The annual Katina Perahera of the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple was held early this morning under the aegis of Ven Dr Kirinde Assaji Thera. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Under the supervision and approval of the Sri Lanka Railway Department, Varun Beverages Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. and the Sri Lanka Railway Station Master’s Union jointly launched a project titled ’’Clean Green Sri Lanka’’ providing containers for

Colombo District MP Madura Withanage is seen engaging in an observation tour of the historical sites of archaeological value belonging to the Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte Kingdom. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

The Ridgeway Children’s Hospital Health Committee staged a protest today in front of the hospital, demanding the government stop repression, solve the medicine shortage and provide relief to the suffering. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Colombo Dockyard PLC (DCPLC), the leaders in ship-building industry in Sri Lanka and one of the most competitive shipyards in South Asia, launched a cable-laying and repair vessel to Prange Marine France today, staying on course with its ship-buildi

Gearing up to be part of the highly anticipated FIFA World Cup, Sri Lanka yesterday officially launched FIFA Fan Zone 2022. FIFA Fan Zone 2022 is being set up in Negombo, Lewis Lane, where all hotels, restaurants and boutiques are currently receiving

A massive peaceful protest march was held this afternoon from the Elphinstone Theater in Maradana against state repression. Leading trade unions and over 150 organizations participated in the protest march. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Former US Coast Guard Offshore Vessel P 627 which was donated to Sri Lanka Navy by the United States (U.S.) Coast Guard arrived at Colombo Port this morning (Nov. 02). P 627, the second ’Hamilton Class- High Endurance Cutter’, received by the SLN

Three-wheelers engaged in passenger transportation are seen queued up at fuel sheds to get their increased 10-litre weekly fuel quota. The registration formalities are done in the Western Province (WP) yesterday in order to fathom their effectiveness

Ragama 181 Grama Niladari office and Sadahiru Children’s Club jointly organized a prize giving ceremony for children’s art, poetry and essay competition at the playground one Siriwardana Road, Ragama. Pix Nimalsiri Edirisinghe.

The Colombo Public Library recently organized an event displaying banners and placards in view of national reading month under the theme of ’’Reading for a knowledgeable society’’. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

’Isle of Rataa’ handicraft exhibition was held recently at the Body Bar in Colombo. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Anil Pannilage, the founder of the Sunleaf Group in Sri Lanka was awarded the honorary doctorate degree of Doctor of Business Administration at the graduation ceremony of the American National Business University, which was held recently in a grand m

The Sri Lanka Air Force under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana together with the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Peradeniya and Central Environment Authority instigated the seventh wave of s

Indian rescue personnel conduct search operations after a bridge across the river Machchhu collapsed in Morbi, some 220 kms from Ahmedabad, early on October 31, 2022. AFP

Oram Dental Center, Sri Lanka’s leading dental material, medical and diagnostic device supplier and dental health care provider opened its new office at No 92, Pepiliyana Road Nedimala, Dehiwala yesterday. Former minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam at

A program was organised jointly by the Lions Club of Seeduwa, Lions Club of Colombo, National Development Bank, Bahiraha Farms and Sun Shine Ltd to mark the White Cane Safety Day in Seeduwa. A clinic for visually challenged, an empowerment program we

A passing out parade of one more elite batch of 19 highly-trained Officers and 595 Other Ranks of Sri Lanka Army’s Special Forces Regiment, upon completion of their intensive nine-month long Training Courses No - 52 and 53 was held on Saturday (29)

Police officers of the Gothatuwa Police Station organised an awareness programme for students at the Gothatuwa Maha Vidyalaya. They also provided a meal to the students. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

The ’Shoptober fest and brand sale exhibition’ is currently underway at the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre (SLECC) and scheduled to go on until Sunday (30) from 9.00 pm to 10.00 pm. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

The first shipment of 13,000 metric tons of urea fertilizer for paddy cultivation for the Maha season has arrived in the country. The stock was brought from China and unloaded at the port of Colombo. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Families of the disappeared staged a protest in front of the Office of the Missing Persons yesterday urging the authorities to expedite the truth seeking process. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

The traditional Christmas cake mixing ceremonies were held yesterday at the Hotel Club Dolphin in Waikkal and the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana and Waruna Wanniarachchi

The Inter University Students’ Federation (IUSF) today staged a protest in front of the Terrorost investigation unit at Narahenpita, demanding the release of Ven. Galwewa Siridhamma Thera and convenor Wasantha Mudalige, who were detained under the

The Trade Union Collective Centre (TUCC) and the Combined People’s Movement today staged a protest rally at the Philip Gunawardena Playground in Colombo, over the unjustice faced by the people who were involved in democratic Aragalaya at the Galle

The National Water Supply & Drainage Board (NWSDB) has organized the International Water Conference (IWC) from December 10-16, at the newly constructed world class residential training and conferencing centre with the state-of-the-art ’Cewas’ loc

Investment Promotion State Minister Dilum Amunugma made a special site visit to the Port City today (27) and said the Gazette notification stipulating the laws and regulations pertaining to the Colombo Port City Development Project will be issued in

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardene today visited crop plantations maintained under the Food Security Committee at Kethumathi Viharaya in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte. He distributed dry rations and stationaries among schoolchildren. Pix by Pradeep Dilruk

The launching event of the ’Akshara’ live concert held today in Colombo with the participation of talented veterans such as Shirley Waijayantha, Kumarasiri Pathirana, Asanga Priyamantha Peiris and Chandrasena Hettiarachchi. Pix by Nimalsiri Ediri