The 12th edition of Sri Lanka’s National Healthcare Expo, Medicare 2023, was inaugurated today at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre at the BMICH amidst the participation of a host of high-profile invitees, healthcare professional

The seventh death anniversary of poplar lyrics writer Ajantha Ranasinghe was marked with a launch of a book ‘Ajantha Avarjana’ which contains lyrics of the songs written by him to mark the occasion. Pix by Nisal Baduge

The first European airline charter flight was received at the Mattala Mahinda Rajapaksa International Airport this morning with 175 Bulgarian passengers. The flight was received at MRIA from Sofia International Airport in Bulgaria via Sharjah Interna

Despite the trade union actions, there were only fewer people visiting Colombo. The usual thronging of people in Colombo Fort was very low. Despite the trade union strikes, people are seen busy earning their living. Pix by Samantha Pathirana

The Teachers’ and Principals’ Association staged a protest today in front of the Kottawa bus stand, demanding that authorities look into their promotions and pay hikes. Pix by Nisal Baduge

A group of tourists from overseas are seen strolling around in Colombo city. According to the Tourism Development Authority, more than 100,000 tourists visited Sri Lanka last month (February). Most of the tourists came from Russia, and a large numbe

Another protest was held in front of the Sri Lanka Telecom head office in Colombo today against selling state-owned shares of the telecom companies. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

The members of the Port Trade Union Collective staged a protest today opposite the Fort Railway Station against the recent tax hikes introduced by the government. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene, National Organizer and Presidential Advisor Sagala Ratnayake and UNP General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara launched the Facebook page of United National Youth Corp at UNP Headquarters Sirikotha today. Pix by Pra

A discussion forum organized by the South-South Research Initiative to mark one year since the start of the Russian-Ukraine War, was held at the Sri Lanka Press Institute Auditorium on Monday.

The Malay Cricket Club, one of the oldest cricket playing clubs in Sri Lanka in conjunction with the 150 years celebration organized a ’Walk for the Nation’ held around the Colombo vicinity on February 26 which began at the club premises at the P

The Ceylon Electricity Board Joint Trade Union Alliance (CEBJTUA) today staged a protest in front of the CEB headquarters against several demands, such as the actions taken to increase the electricity bill, against selling national assets and riskin

The ’Colombo Journalists Cricket League (CJCL) 2023’ annual cricket tournament was held last Saturday (25), at the Janaka Ranawaka Grounds Rajagiriya.

The Chief of Naval Staff of Pakistan Navy, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi who is currently on an official visit to Sri Lanka, met with Chief of Defence Staff General Shavendra Silva at the Office of the Chief of Defence Staff (OCDS).

Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse the protest march organised by the National People’s Power this afternoon. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

The Architect 2023 exhibition will bring together the leading companies and entrepreneurs who are actively involved in various sectors in connection with construction and architecture locally and internationally. Come, witness the latest innovations,

The Sri Lanka Scout Association celebrated the 166th Birth Anniversary of the founder Lord Robert Stevenson Smyth Baden Powell at the birthplace of Scouting in Sri Lanka, Christ Church College, Matale. The scouts marched in a procession to Christ Chu

On the occasion of the 166th birthday of the founder of the Scout Movement, lunch and a donation of emergency medicine were provided for the patients receiving treatment at Karapitiya Cancer Ward. On February 22, the event was organized by Galle Dist

Magnificent view of Sri Pada (Adams Peak) from the Lotus Tower ’observation deck’, and witnessing the Sunrise with awe.

The Samagi Jana Bala Youth Organization held a discussion today to describe the activities that are needed to be done by the individuals, if they come to power. Several senior politicians were present at the event, which was organized by the ’’Le

The distribution of school uniform fabric for Provincial and Zonal schools was launched by the Education Ministry today. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

The mortal remains of Mali-based UN Peacekeeper of the Sri Lanka Army who recently died of a cardiac arrest while serving the Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) were brought to the island on Wednesday (22 February) af

Security was tightened at Election commission office today after Socialist Youth Union staged a protest calling for the holding of local government election without a delay. Pix by Pradeep Dilruskshana

The press briefing on the “ Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2023” was held today at the Air Force Headquarters. This year’s race will be conducted from March 2,3 and 4. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

International Day of Mother Tongue was observed at Independence Square last morning under the theme ’Mother Language|Unity in Diversity’. The event was organized by the High Commission of Bangladesh to Sri Lanka and the Ministry of Education. Pri

The National People’s Party (NPP) has released two official font styles: Malimawa Light and Malimawa Regular, which will be used for all NPP print, digital and social media productions hereinafter. The NPP’s official website, also launched today,

Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protestors who gathered near Technical Junction in Maradana today for a protest march organized by the Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB). The protest was held against the alleged attempts by the governmen

Jana Aragalalaye Pura Wesiyo held a protest in front of the UN Compound in Colombo asking the United Nations Organization to intervene in ensuring that the local government election is held without a postponement. The protestors also handed over a pe

Illegally imported vehicle parts seized by the Sri Lanka customs were destroyed by the customs department today. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

The ‘Janaraja Perahara’ of the Temple of the Tooth Relic paraded the streets after 34 years today. The event was organized to coincide with the 75th Independence Anniversary Celebrations and was attended by President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Prim