A protest was held in front of the head office of the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) in Battaramulla today, with employees demanding the removal of the new Chairman of the CEA Venura Fernando. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

The Bank of Ceylon marked its 85th anniversary with a celebration in Colombo on August 1, 2024. The event was attended by BOC Chairman Kavan Rathnayake, General Manager/Chief Executive Officer Russel Fonseka, members of the bank’s board of director

Posters of Presidential candidates President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Sajith Premadasa were displayed all over Colombo city. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

The Herath Foundation in Japan in collaboration with the Alumni Association of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura donated an ambulance and nebulizing machines to the Vice Chancellor of the University, Senior Professor Pathmalal Manage, yesterday.

A carpenter works in his workshop in Bloemendhal, Colombo. Carpentry shops have been a fixture in Bloemendhal for centuries, supporting many local craftsmen. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.

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Sri Lanka’s Largest Hospitality Trade Exhibition, HOTEL SHOW COLOMBO 2024 was launched yesterday (26) for the 16th time. It will be held until 28th at the BMCH.

The remains of New Sama Samaja Party leader Dr. Wickramabahu Karunaratne were placed at a private funeral parlour in Colombo, allowing the public to pay their final respects. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

The photos capture the Muthurajawela Mangroves and Wetlands in Gampaha, Sri Lanka, as observed on World Mangrove Day, July 26, 2024. Located 19 kilometers north of Colombo, Muthurajawela is a crucial wetland area, vital for flood control. However, it

Every classroom from Grade 1 to Grade 5 at Colombo Sirimavo Bandaranaike College has been upgraded to a smart classroom. Education Minister Susil Premajayantha officially handed them over to the students, with Principal Dr. Sumedha Jayaweera also pre

A protest was held in front of Kingswood College, Kandy by teachers, parents and the school’s Old Boys’ Association against the immediate transfer of the principal. The protesters are demanding the government to cancel the transfer, as they belie

The connection between two directions of the newly constructed elevated highway bridge, linking Harbour City End and the New Kelani Bridge, was officially completed today under the patronage of Highway Minister Bandula Gunawardene. The construction o

A Pinndapatha charika organised by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka was held at Colombo Fort this morning. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Officers from the Dam Street Police Station conducted their biannual inspection today, conducted by a team headed by SSP Central Colombo, Lalith Leelaratne. Dam Street Police OIC, CI Ajith Peduruarachchi, accompanied the routine inspection team. Pix

A person in a quandary at a stall at the Pettah Market in Colombo, contemplating whether or not to buy vegetables, given the soaring prices. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

The Restore Hope Project, under the auspices of the Tarana Foundation, reaffirmed its commitment to the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children with a significant donation of medical equipment valued at Rs. 7.5 million. The donation ceremony took place o

The newly constructed ‘Golden Gate’ staircases entrance to enhance the convenience of pilgrims were declared open recently leading through the Menik Ganga to the sacred Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devalaya.

The Esala festival in Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devala ended after the water cutting ceremony last morning at Jeewamali ferry in Menikganga. The Kapurala performing the rite was brought to the venue of the ceremony in a palanquin. The first pot of water

A protest was launched by several unions, including the Inter University Students’ Union Federation (IUSF), condemning the brutal killing of students in Bangladesh. The protest was held in front of the Bangladesh High Commission in Colombo. Pix by

The final day of the Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devalaya perahera was held with the participation of thousands of devotees from various faiths and ethnicities who united in worship as they paid reverence to God Kataragama. The perahera paraded the street

During today’s ’Ekwa Jayagamu’ rally in Gampaha, Minister Prasanna Ranatunga proposed that President Ranil Wickremesinghe should contest the next Presidential Election. Over 250 local government representatives from Gampaha, along with 26 SLPP

The Silver Chariot Festival at Sri New Kathireashan Temple in Colombo took place yesterday. The festival featured two cows pulling a silver chariot carrying a statue of a Hindu god. A significant number of Hindu devotees participated in the colorful

President Ranil Wickremesinghe is seen engaged in a light conversation with Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe at the function to mark the opening of the new court complex in the Galle Beligala area, featuring modern technical facilities, built a

The Ultimate Multi-Sector Show was launched at BMICH today (19) and will go on until Sunday (21). Featuring the 3rd edition of the Lanka Water Expo, the Renewable Energy Expo, the EV & Battery Expo, and the Food & Beverage Expo, the event showcases c

Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2024, will commence on July 19 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium.

A group of Ugandan children have gone viral after sharing a recreation of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.