The National Remittance Mobile Application, ’Lanka Remit’ was officially launched today at the Central Bank to enable people to remit their earnings faster, safer and at a low-cost. The event was inaugurated by Digital Technology and Enterprise D

The All Ceylon Fisheries Association today staged a protest opposite the Fisheries Ministry demanding the government to intervene to stop illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters by Indian fishermen. Pix by Nisal Baduge

People are seen waiting in long queues at the Rajya Osu Sala near Town Hall in Colombo due to the strike initiated by health sector workers yesterday. Pix by Nisal Baduge

People are seen in a hurry to get their booster shots against COVID-19 at the vaccination centre at Viharamahadevi Park today. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

NVQ Certificate Awarding Ceremony of the Association of Pharmaceutical Assistants held at the BMICH today. State Minister Seetha Arambepola participated in the event as the Chief Guest. Pix by Nisal Baduge

The Priven Teachers’ Association today staged a protest opposite the Education Ministry in Battaramulla calling the authorities to grant them the entitled leave and resolve salary issues. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

A protest march organized by the students of the University of Kelaniya was held in Colombo where they marched towards Kelaniya via Kiribathgoda. The protestors were also seen jumping over the gate of the Administration building of the University to

The 2021(2022) G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examination commenced today and students were seen arriving at schools adhering to health guidelines. Pix Damith Wickramasinghe

Lord Marland, Chairman of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council was received by both the President and Prime Minister at the Temple Trees to discuss substantive economic and geopolitical matters; highling the importance Sri Lanka pays to

Hospital services throughout the country were crippled due to the indefinite strike action launched by 17 trade unions attached to the health sector over seven demands. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Hundreds of people are seen in the picture, having ignored the social distancing norms or wearing masks as they are enjoying their leisure over the weekend at Galle Face Green. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

The Inter University Bhikkhu Federation staged a protest in Colombo urging the authorities to stop selling national assets to foreign countries such as China, US and India. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

A group of people who gathered outside the Welikada prison in anticipation of the release of former MP Ranjan Ramanayake yesterday staged a protest and had to go back in disappointment after hearing that he would not be released. Pix by Pradeep Pathi

A blood donation campaign has been organized to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Isipathana College, Colombo recently at the College premises from 8 am to 2 pm. An all-night pirith chanting ceremony, an alms giving as well as a blood donation camp

The 74th National Independence Day Celebration was held at the Independence Square in Colombo today showcasing a military parade and a cultural pageant. The celebrations were held under the patronage of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Prime Minister Ma

Some 197 prisoners were released from the Welikada Prison in Colombo on a presidential pardon today to mark the 74th Independence day celebrations. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

The first ever underwater relay of the Olympic torch between two robots was successfully performed in China on Wednesday, a video has revealed.

The Air Force fly-past is captured on the camera while taking part in the 74th Independence Day celebrations held at the Independece Sqaure today. Pix by Nisal Baduge

The 132nd anniversary of Kotte Ananda Shastralaya was celebrated yesterday with an all-night pirith chanting ceremony and alms giving to invoke blessings. The annual commemoration was held under the patronage of the school Principal Priyashantha Madd

The ’’Industry-2022’’ National Industrial Exhibition was inaugurated at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (MBICH). Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and Industries Minister Wimal Weerawansa Inaugurated the event. The exhi

Unemployed graduates today engaged in a protest march from Colombo Fort to the Presidential Secretariat demanding immediate employment for all graduates. Pix Nisal Baduge

A pirith ceremony was held yesterday at the Independence Square in view of the 74th Independence Day, which is scheduled to be held tomorrow (4) and to invoke blessings on the country. The pirith chanting ceremony held under the patronage of State Mi

Rehearsals for the 74th Independence Day celebrations was held at Independence Square today with the participation of members of the Armed Forces, Police and Civil Defense Force, the National Cadet Corps and a group of school children. Pix by Pradeep

A group of pregnant nurses attached to the Colombo National Hospital staged a protest outside the hospital today urging authorities to implement a special leave procedure for pregnant nurses and not to summon COVID-19 infected nurses to work. Pix by

The inauguration ceremony to plant one million trees was held at the Slave Island Police station today. This program was jointly conducted by the Sri Lanka Police and Lions District 306 B2 in line with the 74th Independence Day. Pix by Kithsiri de Me

The Sri Lanka Army Medical team yesterday conducted a program to administer the third dose of booster vaccination for the staff of the Department of Registration of Persons (DRP) at Battaramulla. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

The Joint Trade Union Alliance yesterday staged a protest in front of the Presidential Secretariat calling on the President to remove the current Director General of the National Geological Surveys and Mines Bureau (GSMB), whom they accused of occupy

Sixty per cent of the construction work of the new bridge across the Nawala canal in Rajagiriya as a solution to the heavy traffic jam in Ethul Kotte-Nawala road has been completed and Highways Minister Johnston Fernando instructed officials to exped

The Sri Lanka Young journalists Association and Journalists for Rights organized an event today to commemorate the journalists who have been slain and disappeared within the month of January during the past few years. A women, who is a relative of a

“Black Drongos” celebrate 31st Anniversary of Glory on February 1, 2022. On February 1,1991, four F 7 BS fighters, one FT 7 B trainer and two FT 5 trainers arrived in Sri Lanka and this gave birth to the No. 5 Fighter Squadron. Squadron Leader HD