Vegetable prices in local markets have risen sharply following significant crop damage caused by recent adverse weather conditions. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

People are seen buying Christmas decorations from shops in the Colombo area in line with the Christmas season. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

The Federation of Hindu Organisations of Sri Lanka staged a protest today in front of the United Nations Head Office in Colombo, demanding an end to violence against Hindus and temples in Bangladesh. Pix by Nisal Baduge

The National Day of the Kingdom of Thailand was celebrated this morning in Colombo to mark the birth anniversary of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Thailand’s Father’s Day. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

An eco-friendly kite festival, organized for the first time by Visakha Vidyalaya, Colombo, was held at Galle Face Green in Colombo today. Pix by Nisal Baduge

An ornamental fish exhibition, part of Min Expo 2024, was held at Castle Street today, showcasing a wide variety of ornamental fish. The event was organized by the Kolonnawa Aqua Society and will conclude tomorrow. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

The World AIDS Day walk, organized by the National AIDS Control Programme, was held yesterday under the theme “Take the Right Path.” The event saw the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and Minister of Health Dr. Nalinda Jayat

An exhibition of vintage stamps organized by Sri Lanka Independent Philatelic Association was launched at the Public Library in Colombo. Several rare stamps and other vintage coins are exhibited and sold at this exhibition, which will be held till De

The Sri Lanka Navy and Air Force rescue teams are engaged in relief operations to assist people affected by the adverse weather conditions.

The Rajanganaya Reservoir, Upper Kotmale, Wimalasurendra Reservoir, and several tanks in Vavuniya have overflowed due to heavy rains across the country.

A minor flood situation was witnessed in Gampaha and Colombo Districts. Roads were seen inundated due to torrential showers​. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

The UN office in Sri Lanka and the Forum Against Gender-Based Violence, in collaboration with the Sri Lankan government, organized a walk today to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The walk started at Independe

IMF Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, Peter Breuer, attended a press conference in Colombo today. Photo by Pradeep Pathirana

People are seen buying Christmas decorations from shops in the Colombo area in line with the Christmas season. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake assumed duties as the new Defence Minister today (22) at the at the Defence Headquarters.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived at Parliament a short while ago to deliver the government’s Policy Statement during the ceremonial sitting of the first session of the 10th Parliament. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

The Embassy of Switzerland, in collaboration with the Government of Sri Lanka and International Labour Organisation (ILO), hosted the hand-over ceremony of the Safe Labour Migration Programme (SLMP) at Cinnamon Life, Colombo. This event marked the fo

A minor flood situation was reported on the Gampaha-Ganemulla road and the Gampaha-Ja Ela road following heavy rainfall in the area. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Children enjoying themselves at the Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo on Universal Children’s Day which falls today (November 20). Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

The ceremonial opening of the First Session of the Tenth Parliament is scheduled for tomorrow (21). A rehearsal for the event was held today (20) at the Parliament premises.