Members of the Inter University Students’ Federation (IUSF) today indulged in a pamphlet distribution campaign opposite the Fort Railway Station to create awareness among the general public about the misconduct of the government. Pix by Waruna Wann

Despite prices of vegetables and other essential items skyrocketing, people still need to buy them to get the day going. Picture shows customers are seen busy buying vegetables from a veggie stall in Colombo. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

The Chokolaate Mother-Daughter Fashion Designer 2022 grand finale, which features mother-daughter duos on the catwalk held at the hotel Taj Samudra Colombo yesterday. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Picture shows the 21st amendment to the constitution is being handed over to the Dodampahala Sri Chandrasiri Thera and to the general secretary of the Sri Lanka Amarapura Maha Sangha Sabhawa Ven. Prof. Pallekande Rathanasara Thera by the Justice, Pri

Several members of the Three Wheeler Employees Association today staged a protest at Kirulapona against increasing the price of the LINK taxi metre. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

The Pakistan-Sri Lanka Friendship Library was declared open under the theme ’Readers are Leaders’ by the Pakistan High Commission at the Colombo Race Course car park. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Police fired tear gas and used water cannon during an agitation by the Medical Faculty Students’ Action Committee near the World Trade Centre in Colombo. The medical students marched from Vihara Maha Devi Park to Colombo Fort railway station last a

Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa’s wife Shashi Weerawansa, who was imposed a two-year-rigorous imprisonment, is accompanied by prison officials. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

An exhibition of vintage stamps, coins, currency notes and first-day covers was held at the Public Library in Colombo today. The event was organized by the Sri Lanka Independent Philatelic Association. Several stamps and other vintage articles are al

The Trade Union Coordination Centre (TUCC) today staged a protest in front of the Government Printing Department, demanding the arrest of government supporters who attacked non-violent, unarmed protesters at Galle Face Green on May 9. Pix by Pradeep

Picture shows Sir Baron Jayathilake Mawatha in Fort is barricaded by police in order to prevent entry to protesters. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

A protest was held in front of the Fort Magistrate’s court today demanding the arrest of government supporters who attacked non-violent anti-government protesters at Galle Face Green on May 9. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Journalist and political blogger Dharshana Handungoda has been summoned by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID). Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

The Suwa Seriya Services has requested the public that incase if there is a medical emergency amid the ongoing fuel shortage, public are requested to call 1990 for immediate service.

Practical Sinhala Dictionary Vol 1,2, and 3 by Harischandra Wijayatunga was re-launched at the Kiribathgoda Sri Sudharmaramaya Temple recently with the participation of Ven. Elle Gunawansa Thera and Ven. Bengamuwe Nalaka Thera. Pix by Nimalsiri Ediri

Long queues were seen in and around the filling stations in Colombo even after the fuel prices revision took place today. The Minister in charge of fuel said the prices will be revised monthly through a price formula that is to be introduced soon. Pi

Those in the ‘GotaGoGama’ assembled at a protest near CID office Colombo when former Minister Johnston Fernando came there to testify on the recent incidents where protesters were attacked on May 9. The protesters called for the arrest of the for

People were seen purchasing vegetables at New Manning Market - Peliyagoda and Bodhiraja Mawatha in Colombo Fort today despite exorbitant prices. Pix by NIsal Baduge

A group of schoolchildren sitting for GCE O/L from St. Andrew’s Central School in Puttalam were affected due to floods were evacuated immediately by 143 Brigade troops with 58 Division troops in Puttalam this morning.

Ceylon Bank Employees’ Union (CBEU) today staged a protest at York Street, Colombo demanding to increase their salaries. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

One more contingent of 100 well-trained Army personnel in the Combat Convoy Company (CCC), designed to serve in the United Nations (UN) Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) left for Mali last evening (23) as the first g

Members of the Mini Hydro Power Generators’ Collective today staged a protest in front of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) demanding the CEB to settle their outstanding dues for purchasing electricity. They also lamented that they were unable to

Bowsers carrying fuel are seen queuing up to fill their tankers at the Kolonnawa Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminal. Pix by Nisal Baduge

The GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) Examinations begin this morning across the country. Picture shows the candidates are being received at the examination centre at Samudradevi Girl’s College in Nugegoda. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Environmentalists, tourists and other lobby groups engaged in a march from Vihara Mahadevi Park to Galle Face Green ‘ GotaGoGama’ to mark the International Day for Biological Diversity. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) Training Squadron ships ‘KASHIMA’ and ‘SHIMAKAZE’ which recently arrived at the port of Colombo on a three day visit, departed the island yesterday concluding their official visit.

People are seen waiting in queues to pump fuel to their vehicles in Colombo despite the request by the Power and Energy Minister that no immediate supply of fuel. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

The ’GotaGoGama’ protest is still continuing strongly demanding the removal of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Picture shows people are seen actively engaged in protest at Gotagogama for the 42nd day. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Police used tear gas and water cannons today to disperse the Inter University Students Federation (IUSF) protesters in front of the World Trade Centre (WTC) while attempting to enter the Presidential Secretariat. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana