The 13th national Cubboree was held at S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia today. South Korean Ambassador to Sri Lanka Santhush Woonjin participated in the event as the Cheif Guest while several dignitaries including the President of the Sri Lanka Sc

The Colombo International Book fair 2022 kicked off at the BMICH today after a lapse of two years owing to the COVID 19 pandemic. The exhibition and fair will be held till 25 September 2022. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

President Ranil Wickremesinhe paid his last respects to Chief of Security Staff Gen. Shavendra Silva’s father the Late former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Transport Board Creasy Silva last evening.Pix by Mahesh Kirthiratne

The intercity express train heading to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia from Kankesanturai derailed near Kollupitiya while it returning to the station yard this morning. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

The lotus tower was seen lit up last night after it was opened for public yesterday. Pix by Nisal Baduge

A female representation of the Galle Face Aragalaya that gathered at Colombo Fort demanded the government to provide an economy to survive, as the previous regime was utterly corrupt and lead the country to bankruptcy. Pics by Pradeep Pathirana

Women for Rights today held a protest in front of the Fort railway station demanding to reduce the price of goods and provide immediate relief to the people. Pix Nimalsiri Edirisinghe.

Lotus Tower, South Asia’s tallest structure officially opened for the public from yesterday. Accordingly, the public can visit it by buying tickets for Rs.500 and Rs.2,000 each and the ticket fee for foreigners is US$ 20. Pics by Nisal Baduge

National Defence College (NDC) graduation ceremony was held today. President Ranil Wickremesinghe graced the ceremony. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Three-wheeler owners today staged a protest in Borella demanding increase their fuel quota instead of five litres per week. Pix by Nisal Baduge

A protest was held in front of the St. Anthony Convent in Borella today, demanding the government to stop state repression and to go for an election. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

The vegetable prices in the wholesale vegetable market in Gunasinghepura, Pettah was seen skyrocketed despite the centres receiving ample stocks. Pix by Nisal Baduge

The national cricket and netball teams who emerged Asian champions were paraded along the streets from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) to Colombo this morning. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

The Golden Reader Award 2019/2020 for the best novel published in the last two years was held yesterday at the Kumaratunga Munidasa Hall at the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) under the patronage of Prof. Praneeth Abeysundara. Darshana Sham

The first ever low-carbon aluminium, which is known as ’Ozon’ was introduced to Sri Lanka’s construction sector recently.

The Trade Union Coordination Centre (TUCC) today distributed pamphlets opposite the Fort railway station to make the public aware that the current economic crisis and taxes imposed on essential commodities. The TUCC said that although the new governm

Isipathana College completed a Schools Rugby double, winning the President’s Trophy, beating St. Joseph’s College 49-22 in the final on Sunday. Isipathana College scored four goals, three tries and two penalities while St. Joseph’s scored two g

A media tour took place today to describe the viewpoints and inform the public about the official opening of the Lotus Tower in Colombo. The tower’s operations are scheduled to commence on September 15. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

The non-partisan People’s Union for Justice staged a protest at the Galle Face agitation site, demanding not to take action to suppress the people who had engaged in Aragalaya and not to call or stamp them as terrorists. The protesters also demand

The reception of the 65th Malaysian National Day was held in Colombo last Friday (9) with the participation of the Malaysian people living in Sri Lanka together with some members of the local community. Meanwhile, the National day was held on August

The Dam Street police station has organized a mobile service in commemoration of the 156th police day at Hameed Al Husseinie school. Pix Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Sri Lanka have won the title of the Asia Cup Champions for the sixth time, beating Pakistan by 23 runs in the final of the tournament at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday night.

USAID Administrator Samantha Power at the media conference in Colombo flanked by US Ambassador in Sri Lanka Julie Chung, USAID Mission Director Sri Lanka and Maldives Gabriel Grau where the former pledged further US$20 million as humanitarian aid. Pi

The Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran in Sri Lanka Hashem Ashjazadeh met Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva yesterday. The meeting took place at the Ports, Shipping and Aviation Ministry.

Devotees are seen taking part in religious observances at the Gangaramaya Temple on Binara Full Moon Poya Day (10). Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Isipathana College Colombo moved a step closer to completing a schools’ rugby double, beating S. Thomas’ College 29-13 in the semi-final. Isipathana ran into three goals, a try and a penalty, while the Thomians managed just a goal and a penalty.

The Inter University Bhikku Federation (IUBF) today engaged in a protest opposite the Gunasinghapura Bus Stand in Colombo demanding the government abolish the executive presidency, reduce taxes where people can afford, not to arrest people who engage

In commemoration of the 156th police day, fifty packs of dry food were distributed among low-income families in Colombo. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Senior Journalist Dinith Chinthaka Karanarathna assumed duties as the Director General of Government Information Department today at the Government Information Department. The Ministry Media Secretary Anusha Palpita, former Director General Mohan Sam

Actress Damitha Abeyratne was today ordered to be remanded till September 14 after being produced before Colombo Fort Magistrate Thilina Gamage. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe