The United National Party (UNP) Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardena, met with party activists in the Monaragala District yesterday and held discussions on the future reorganization of the party. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

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

Socialist Youth Union (SYU) staged a protest outside the State Ministry of Urban Development,Coast Conservation urging the government to pay compensation to fishermen who lost their livelihood due to the X-Press Pearl vessel disaster. Pix by Pradeep

The depositors of the Eyon Lanka Investment and Film Production International Company (Pvt) Limited today made a protest march to the President Secretariat demanding government takes action against the company owners to settle the depositors in full.

The people who are keen to migrate are seen gathered near a Foreign Ministry office to get their documents endorsed. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

The Sandahiru Seya in Anuradhapura built in commemoration of the heroic war heroes who have made great sacrifices for the unity of Sri Lanka and also to mark the end of the Thirty Years War, was unveiled today under the patronage of Presdeint Gotabay

The United National Party (UNP) Deputy Leader, Ruwan Wijewardena, met with the local councillors and party activists at Thanamalwila today and held discussions on the future reorganization of the party. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Today’s Il Full Moon Poya Day marks the Katina Cheevara offering to Buddhist monks who observed ’’Vas’’ during the rainy season. Devotees are seen observing religious rituals at the Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo and Sri Devram Maha Viharaya,

The unveiling of Sandahiruseya Cheithiya in Anuradhapura and offering it to the Maha Sangha will take place this afternoon (18) with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa as chief guests. Pix by Dayarathne Embogama

Federation of Health Professionals today staged a protest in front of the Health Ministry over a number of demands, including salary anomalies. Pix Nimalsir Edirisinghe

The Colombo Municipal Council(CMC) today commenced a program to provide the booster dose to those above 60-years of age. Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana and Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

The collective trade unions of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) today staged a protest opposite the Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery against the closure of the plant for 50 days. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

The Ayurvedic Practitioners Union Alliance staged a protest outside the Health Ministry today over several demands including the demand for a pandemic allowance. Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana.

The ceremonial inauguration of the new Midigama Police Station took place recently in line with the concept of establishing new police stations under President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s Vision of Prosperity policy. Pix by Sunil Dharmabandu de Silva -

The Embassy of China made a generous donation to the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Sri Lanka Air Force. Chinese Defence Attaché of the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka, Senior Colonel Wan Dong, presented the donation of over Rs. 1.5 million to the Commander

A section of the crowd was seen rallying during the SJB protest held in Colombo today. Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa together with SJB MPs was present in the protest. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirsinghe

Due to the unavailability of crude oil stocks, the Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery was shut down today. The flare stack of the petroleum refinery was seen burnt off. Furthermore, people were seen queuing at gas stations to fill up their vehicles in anticip

Vehicles carrying SJB protesters were stopped by police at roadblocks in several areas today. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Long queues were seen outside fuel stations as motorists wait to top up their tanks at stations. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Mahela Jayawardena receives his ICC Hall of Fame commemorative cap from Sir Clive Lloyd at the Dubai International Cricket Grounds.

The ‘Poppy Day’ ceremony, organized by the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association (SLESA) was held this morning at the Colombo Vihara Maha Devi Park cenotaph. A brief ceremony was held with the presence of a limited gathering due to COVID-19 pan

The Free Trade Zones and General Services Employees Union staged a protest along the Parliament Road urging the authorities to increase their salary by Rs.10,000.Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa today presented the budget for 2022 in Parliament

Agriculture Graduates Association of ’Sri Lanka Agriculture Service today handed over a petition to the Chinese embassy in Colombo against the decision to demand US $ 8 million from Additional Director- National Plant Quarantine Services Dr W.A.R.

The National Trade Unions Centre (NTUC) staged a protest opposite the Ministry of Public Administration and Management urging to increase the salaries of all public and private sector employees.Pix by Nisal Baduge.

The National Trade Union Center (NTUC) staged a protest in front of the Colombo University today over several demands, including a pay rise of Rs. 10,000. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe  

Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa led a protest in Minuwangoda today demanding the government to provide relief for the people. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

The National Organisation for the Preservation of Rights of Retired Personnel today staged a protest at the ’’Agitation Location’’ near Galle Face Green, demanding the suspended pension for the period from 2016 to 2019 and pension payment fr

Health Professionals recently staged a token strike against the failure to resolve six requests for a long period and for ignoring requests of non-medical health professionals by the Health Secretary. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

People in Kochchikade area were affected due to the overflow of the Maha Oya river. The water levels of the Maha Oya had risen to a ’minor flood level due to the current adverse weather conditions. Pix by Nisal Baduge