Remains of Award-winning Actor Dharshan Dharmaraj was brought to a private funeral parlour in Borella for the public to pay their last respects. A number of artistes paid their tributes to the late actor. Final rites are to be performed on Wednesday

The Students’ Association of Sri Jayewardena University today held a protest in front of the external degrees and extension courses unit of the university demanding that the Mahapola funds be increased, the residential facilities be increased, and

The Saraswati Pooja was held yesterday at Mayurapathi Sri Badrakali Amman Kovil, Colombo 6. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

A protest followed by fire dancing organized by the ’’ Diyatha Api Aragale’’ was held on Sunday, against the increased utility bills, at the Battaramulla Diyatha Uyana. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Sri Lanka Navy sprang into action to rescue 38 persons aboard a distressed trawler, while it was carrying the group of local tourists from Kalpitiya to Baththalangunduwa yesterday. The trawler was in desperate situation following a leakage of sea wat

Sales and exhibition of stamps, currencies and coins will be held at the public library lobby in Colombo until Sunday (October 2). Ceylon’s and Sri Lanka’s mint and used stamps, first day covers, souvenir sheets, stamps and postal stamps, curren

Annual General Meeting of Sri Lanka Chamber of Medical Devices Industry for 2022/23 was held at the Hilton Hotel Colombo yesterday. Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella participated in the event. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

The World Children’s Day celebration held at the Sri Sangamiththa Girl’s School, Colombo 10. Several stage performances added colour to the event and the celebration was well attended by teachers and children of the school. Pix by Nimalsiri Ediri

The Rotary Club of Colombo Heritage hold 5th Installation Ceremony of the President and Board of Directors at a gala event at the Grand Ballroom of Movenpick Hotel. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Several members of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) of Colombo Central staged a protest last evening, demanding the government address several needs including lowering the prices of fuel and essential commodities and stop robbing. Pix by Pradeep Dilr

Christian youth league today staged a protest calling for the authorities to ban and stop satanic cult in Sri Lanka. The protest was held in front of Baptist Church Lipton circus. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Senior BJP leader Dr Subramanian Swamy graced the inauguration ceremony of the 15th International Research Conference (IRC) which is organized by the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU).

A protest was held in front of the Kolonnawa oil installation against the suppression of trade union officers attached to the Kolonnawa refinery. Pix by Nisal Baduge

A person was seen protesting in front of the Iranian Embassy, Colombo over the death of a 22-year-old woman named Masha Amini in a hospital in Iran. She was arrested by the morality police due to the way she covered (Hijab). Since her death, people h

The Navarathri Pooja was held under the patronage of Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa at his official residence on Wednesday night. Dr. Subramanian Swamy, former Indian Cabinet Minister & former Member of Rajya Sabha of the Parliament of India was

Navy Commander Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, Air Force Commander Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana and the SLCG Director General Rear Admiral Anura Ekanayake paid courtesy calls on Acting Defence Minister Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at the State M

The All Ceylon Traditional Coconut Oil Manufacturers Association (ACTCOMA) staged a silent protest in the vicinity of the Public Library claiming that coconut oil which is unfit for human consumption had come into the local market and resulted in a c

Health Services Trade Union Collective staged a protest outside the National Hospital, Colombo demanding an allownace to meet the high cost of living. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Pictured here is the Kajeemawatta Flats in Thotalanga, Grandpass which caught fire yesterday. Pix by Nisal Baduge

The hurricane was pictured from the International Space Station (ISS) yesterday as the storm was just south of Cuba gaining strength and heading towards Florida.

US Envoy to Sri Lanka Julie Chung yesterday visited the Temple of the Tooth and the old Kandyan Kings’ Palace in view of World Tourism Day. Through the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation, the US Embassy in Colombo is helping to restore s

On the occasion of world tourism day, and with the aim of promoting travellers, the National Museum Department organized a special program with the participation of foreign travellers under the patronage of Museum Director General Sanuja Kasturiarach

In line with World Tourism Day, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) organized an event in Colombo. Local officials in the tourism sector graced the occasion together with the UNICEF Sri Lanka Representative Christian Skoog. The theme

A group of lawyers today staged a protest in front of Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court urging the President to immediately withdraw the order issued declaring several areas of the Colombo city as High-Security Zones (HSZ). Pix by Nisal Baduge

C.W. Mackie PLC today organised a beach cleaning campaign under the theme ’Beach Cleaning Day’. The cleaning campaign was initiated from the Mt. Lavinia beach with the collaboration of environmental protection organisations ’Clean Ocean Force,

A group of Tamil military officers and other ranks gathered at the Mayurapathi amman Temple on the Havelock road, Colombo yesterday for a special Hindu prayer session to invoke blessings for the upcoming 73rd Army Anniversary and Army Day. Army Chief

Eight state-of-the-art CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease) Screening Vehicles (mobile labs) worth Rs. 660 million and donated by China were commissioned in the affected areas, the Chinese Embassy tweeted.

A campaign to collect signatures from the people began today opposite the Fort Railway Station by the People’s Movement to save schools, solve nutrition issues faced by schoolchildren immediately and to provide concessions to students and teachers

Women-in-Need launched its Win Against Violence Project to bridge the gap that has been created between civil society and government actors in issues relating to gender equality and SGBV. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

A group of people including Buddhist monks staged a protest march from Independence Square to the Ministry of Buddhist Affairs and handed over a petition urging the authorities to safeguard the Kurundi Sri Lankan heritage. Pix by Nisal Baduge