Vehicles were seen queueing up at fuel stations at Slave Island this morning. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukahana and Nimalsiri Edirisinghe and Nisal Baduge

A jasmine-tree planting programme was initiated in Elayapaththuwa, Anuradhapura under the auspices of Ven. Walpola Gothama thera. The main objective of this project is to offer jasmine flowers to the Ruwanveli Maya Saya and the Jayasri Maha Bodhi. T

A group of Ukrainians staged a protest opposite the Russian Embassy in Colombo, condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine which has plunged Europe into a turmoil. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

The Education Co-operative Trade Union Federation (EDCS) staged a protest march demanding the officials pay their Rs. 10,000 salary increment. Pix by Kushana Pathiraja

The second day of HSBC Colombo Fashion Week (CFW) 2021 was held at the Shangri-La Hotel Colombo yesterday. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

CR & FC beat Army SC 32-23 in their Inter-Club Rugby League match at Havelock Park. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

A stamp, coins and currency notes exhibition organized by the Sri Lanka Independent Philatelic Association was launched at the Public Library Colombo on Friday. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

The Ukrainian community in Sri Lanka launched a protest in front of the Russian Embassy in Colombo today against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine which has plunged Europe into a turmoil. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Firstever, free online software engineering course introduced by a joint initiative by the Moratuwa University, DP Education and Sri Lanka Computer Society. The Course ideal for GCE O/L and A/L students and any IT enthusiast.

The Sri Lanka Institute of Architects (SLIA) today launched the Sri Lanka’s leading and most prestigious exhibition in the ’Built Environment’ from the 24 – 27 February 2022 at the BMICH. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

The Inter University Students Federation (IUSF) staged a protest opposite the Isurupaya Battaramulla today over several demands. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Several Tamil National Alliance (TNA) parliamentarians staged a protest in front of the Presidential Secretariat this morning, demanding the government to stop land grabbing under the guise of wildlife conservation and Mahaweli Development. The Presi

A group of School Health Assistants staged a protest outside the Education Ministry urging the authorities to ensure their employments. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Several political party representatives met the Chairman of Elections Commission today in view to discuss about conducting elections and the related legal provisions. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Queues were seen at some fuel stations in Colombo due to lack of diesel or limited stock of fuel at stations. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Several organizations representing the fishing community island-wide staged a protest opposite the Fort Railway Station today urging the authorities to take pertinent steps in order to put an end to illegal fishing practices carried out by Indian fis

State Minister of Production, Supply, and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals, Channa Jayasumana yesterday signed agreements with three companies for the construction of ’Suwa Siri Pura’ medicinal drug manufacturing zone in the Oyamaduwa area of Anurad

The railway carriages imported from India were added to the existing trains recently. One of them with Indian assembled carriages is seen leaving the Fort Railway Station. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne who is currently in Pakistan on an official visit, called on the Chief of Naval Staff of Pakistan, Admiral M Amjad Khan Niazi at the Pakistan Navy Headquarters yesterday.

Several ships have arrived here to remove and haul the burnt hull of the ill-fated MV X-Press Pearl to the deep seas. The vessel caught fire within Sri Lankan waters and caused one of the worst maritime environmental disasters this country had ever s

A group of fans of Sri Lankan batsman Bhanuka Rajapaksa today staged a protest outside the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) demanding to include Bhanuka to the Indian T20I tour. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Several sand crabs were seen running on the Kapungoda beach this morning. Pix by Nisal Baduge

A baby Arabian oryx calf and a baby Nilgai were born recently at the Dehiwala National Zoo. The oryx calf was born three weeks before and the baby Nilgai was bron on Valentine’s Day. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Officials from the Marine Environment Authority were seen cleaning up debris collected from ship X press Pearl’s debris last year in Kepungoda Beach. The officials have been cleaning debris since May 21, 2021. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Development Officers’ Service Union staged a protest in Colombo today urging the authorities to absorb development officers in the Southern District to teachers’ service. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Long queues can be seen outside fuel stations as motorists wait to top up their tanks at stations. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

The fashion show which was featured at the wedding Week 2022 was held at the Galle Face Hotel last Saturday.’Wedding Week 2022’ was organised by the Brides of Sri Lanka magazine together with the Galle Face Hotel.Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

CH & FC recorded a 28-22 win over Navy SC in the Sri Lanka Rugby League tournament 2022 at the Navy Grounds in Welisara. The match saw two of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa’s sons facing each other, with Yositha Rajapaksa representing Navy and Ro

The Sri Lanka Army Commando Regiment training school at Uva-kuda Oya today held a passing out parade for the 48-E & D batches amid a distinguished gathering of invitees, including General Shavendra Silva, Commander of the Army who graced the event as

The Government Nursing Officers’ Association (GNOA) filed a motion over the recent court order preventing them to engage in health workers’ strike. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe