The Webb Ellis Cup, awarded to the winners of the Rugby World Cup, was displayed for public viewing in Colombo CR & FC grounds yesterday. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Kala Pola, the annual open-air art fair, the largest and most vibrant platform for artists to showcase their work and to interact with the art community, was commenced along Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha, also known as Green Path today. Australian High

Citizens of People’s Struggle staged a protest in front of the Power and Energy Ministry against the recent electricity tariff hike. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachhi

The ’Chief Magistrate Court Law Journal - Volume II was presented yesterday to Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya. The event was held at the Colombo Magistrates’ Court Lawyers’ Association (CMCLA).CMCLA Chairman and Senior Lawyer Chandrasiri Wij

Pakistan Lifestyle Exhibition is being held at BMICH until February 19. The Exhibition features leading Pakistani companies and manufacturers of Textile and Clothing, Designer wear, Handicraft and Traditional Textiles, Cutlery, Furniture, Carpets, Ma

A protest is currently under way in front of the Energy Ministry by two consumers to oppose recent decision to increase the electricity tariff by 66%. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Samsung’s latest flagship top-of-the-range Galaxy S23 Ultra and Galaxy S23 were officially launched in Colombo by Samsung Electronics Sri Lanka today.

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) today unveiled the updated economic blueprint during an economic forum organized by the party’s economic council. Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa was the chief guest at this event. Pix by Pradeep Dilrusksana

Once idling Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) is getting busier by the day with several carriers, specially from Russia, deciding to start operations to the airport in the country’s deep south. Russian carrier Red Wings and another air

Sri Lanka Teacher Services Union together with the Bachelor of Education Degree holders Collective, held a protest in front of the Education Ministry urging the Government to employ qualified persons as teachers. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

The Rotaract Club of the Science Faculty of the Colombo University held a demonstration saying that regardless of the breeds, all dogs including stray or pet, deserve the same love.

The Rotary Club of Colombo Metropolitan (RCCM) in partnership with the Italian Car Enthusiasts Club (ICEC) held their inaugural Car Rally yesterday at the Excel World Car Park. The charity rally had over 40 participants of all cars of all makes and

The Sri Lanka Air Force has launched operations to douse the fire which broke out in a factory in Katana this morning. Fire vehicles and airmen were dispatched to the location from the Airforce Base in Katunayake.

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee of Pakistan General Sahir Shamshad Mirza NI (M) commended Sri Lanka’s efforts for its on-going recovery from its economic crisis, at a meeting held with the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne, during

The parties that filed petitions regarding the Local Government election were seen at the Supreme Court today. The petitions were taken up for hearing at the Supreme Court today. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Sri Lanka China Friendship Association (SLCFA) today donated drugs worth 4 million to Apeksha Cancer Hospital and Children Hospital at the Ministry of Health. Ambassador of China to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong and Health Ministry Secretary S. Janaka Sri Ch

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee of Pakistan General Sahir Shamshad Mirza yesterday held a meeting with the Sri Lankan Chief of Defence Staff General Shavendra Silva at the Office of the Chief of Defence Staff (OCDS) in Colombo.

A ’’Pin Anumodhana’’ ceremony to transfer merit to those killed in the earthquake in Turkey and Syria was held at the Gangaramaya temple, Colombo yesterday with the participation of Turkish Ambassador Demet Şekercioğlu, Foreign Minister Ali

The General Students’ Union of Colombo University staged a protest demanding the immediate payment of overdue Mahapola scholarship payment. Pix by Nisal Baduge

The trade unions of the Sri Lanka Telecom organized a protest in front of the Telecom head office against the new taxes and increase in the cost of living. Pix by Nisal Baduge

A heartbreaking image from an earthquake-stricken city in Turkey shows a grieving father holding the hand of his dead daughter lying under the rubble of a razed apartment block.The devastating picture has emerged after two major earthquakes struck so

The Alliance of Trade Unions and Mass Organization today held a protest outside the Sethsiripaya in Battaramulla urging the government to provide relief by reducing prices of goods and fuel. They also urged the government to repeal the PTA. Pix by Pr

The members of Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) trade union engaged in a protest opposite the Fort Railway Station against indiscriminate tax hikes by the government recently. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

The Defence Attaché at the Embassy of the State of Israel based in New Delhi, Colonel Avihay Zafrany called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana at Air Force Headquarters on February 6.

A heated situation had arisen due to the police obstructing the protest held today near the entrance of the Maha Sangharatnaya Parliament. A protest was organized against the full enforcement of the 13th Constitutional Amendment and this heated situa

Despite the doctors protest today over recent recent tax hikes, people were seen waiting at the Colombo National Hospital to take their medicines and for other medical requirements. Pix by Nisal Baduge

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

The Electricity Union workers Association staged a protest in front of the Electricity Board against new taxes and rising cost of living. Pix by Nisal Baduge

An art exhibition by Sujith Ratnayake titled ‘crisis and struggle’ commenced at the Lionel Wendt Art Centre in Colombo today. The exhibition focuses on the ‘Aragalaya’ and related incidents. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

The National Renewable Energy Plant Workers’ Union today staged a silent protest in front of the Energy Ministry, demanding the government settle the due Rs. 45 billion outstanding payment. Pix Nimalsiri Edirisinghe.