Healthcare services at the Colombo National Hospital came to a standstill today as a result of the general strike launched by the health sector trade unions over several demands. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Civil society activists and political party activists staged a protest near Independence Square in Colombo on March 14, 2023, protesting the government’s continuous tear gas attacks on protesters. A petition was also signed to hand over the protest

A canned fish processing facility was declared open today by Western Province Governor Marshal of the Air Force Roshan Goonetileke. The facility based at the Walpita Agriculture Training Centre, which also manufactures a range of processed fruit prod

The Joint Postal Trade Union Alliance staged a protest outside the Central Mail Exchange against the escalating cost of living, new tax policy. Pix Nisal Baduge

Polgolla Reservoir-front open to public More people are seen visiting to experience the view and to take a dip in the Polgolla Reservoir as the downstream of the reservoir completely dried. The catchment areas in the hill country did not receive eno

Healthcare services at all government hospitals came to a standstill today as a result of the strike launched by medical doctors. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe and Pradeep Dilrukshana

New Zealand’s Kane Williamson makes a successful run to win the first Test match against Sri Lanka at Hagley Oval in Christchurch today, Pix by AFP

The port trade unions staged a protest in front of the Colombo Port calling for the government to revise the new tax policy. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Western Province Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police Desabandu Tennakoon recently introduced the ’Win Life Anew’ program in the Welipillawa area in Ragama. The program will help cure young people who are addicted to drugs. Several equipment

The Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) today launched a program to clean up the coastlines. The project is expected to be carried out using modern beach cleaning machinery received through foreign aid. The initial program was held on the

People are seen busy buying essentials in the city market. After the appreciation of the Sri Lankan rupee against US dollar, the prices of several goods in the market were brought down. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.

Students of the Open University today staged a protest in front of the university premises against the suppression by the police on protesters. Pix by Nisal Baduge

A protest was held in front of the United Nations Headquarters in Thummulla this afternoon against the deaths caused due to recent tear gas attacks, police entering the universities and firing tear-gas at school children and military using cinnamon s

The moment a tiny falcon bravely attacks a pelican which flew too close to its nest has been captured in stunning images.

Six Sri Lankan Theros were conferred with Honorary Religious Titles “Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru” and “Aggamahapanditha” by the Government of Myanmar.

The Sri Lanka Inter-University Professionals’ General Union today staged a protest in front of the Colombo University over the price increase of essential commodities, including the recent electricity tariff hike by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

The frontline Socialist Party held a demonstration in front of the Fort railway station today, demanding a reduction in the electricity bill, which was increased by the government recently. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

A demonstration was organized by the women’s movement for the freedom to mark International Women’s Day at Lipton Circus today. Pix by Samantha Perera

The Colombo National Hospital was deserted due to the one-day trade union action initiated by many health service unions this morning, demanding immediate solutions to the crises in the health sector and the oppressive conditions faced by health prof

Police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF) attached to the Colombo university near the Colombo Museum this afternoon, Pix by Nisal Baduge

The ’Women for Rights’ and members of the National People’s Power held a protest at Polduwa junction in Battaramulla against the increase in taxes, CoL, and electricity tariff hike and the postponement of local government elections. Pix by Kith

The Art Faculty Teachers’ Association (AFTA) today staged a protest in front of the university against the police brutality on university students. Pix by Nisal Baduge

President Ranil Wickremesinghe participated in International Women’s Day, where he presented awards to women for their achievements. The President said it was women who had played a vital role in securing assistance, as some institutions such as th

SriLankan Airlines today celebrated the power of women in the airline with a flight operated by an all-female crew on Women’s Day 2023.

Police have fired tear gas and water cannons on Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF) protestors who were protesting between Colombo Campus and the Thummulla Junction. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

President Ranil Wickremesinghe delivered a special statement in parliament this morning to explain to the nation the current state of the economy and progress on the IMF negotiations.

Devotees are engaged in religious observances at the Hunupitiya Gangarama Temple today to mark the ’’Medin Full Moon Poya Day. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

’’ Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2023’’ was held for the 24th consecutive time, coinciding with the 72nd Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force.

Canadian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Eric Walsh and President of the (CFINS), Krishan Jayawardena are seen presenting a prosthetic limb to a young beneficiary at the inauguration of the new CFINS modular limb workshop. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisingh

The Joint Postal Trade Union Alliance staged a protest outside the Central Mail Exchange against the escalating cost of living, new tax policy. They urged the authorities to provide them with cost of living allowance of Rs. 20,000. Pix by Nimalsiri E