Migrants stranded in freezing weather inside Belarus again tried to force their way across the border into Poland, authorities in Warsaw said on Wednesday, as a contingent of troops deployed to prevent them from crossing was reinforced. (Reuters)

The Women’s Rights Organization today held a protest in Nugegoda demanding an immediate reduction of prices of essential goods and relief to the people. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

A broken water pipe near the Maligakanda Water Supply Board was seen flowing water for several days, causing an inconvenience to the people in the area. However, the workers attached to the National Water Board have repaired the broken pipe after sev

Hotel workers today staged a protest in front of Galle Face Green in Colombo, demanding that their salaries be increased by Rs 10,000. They claim that their salaries are insufficient given the skyrocketing cost of living. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

A protest by teachers took place at the Town Hall in Colombo today demanding action against the Mawanella Pradeshiya Sabha Deputy Chairman who threatened parents at the Mederigama Vidyalaya, in Mawanella, who were supporting the protests by teachers.

Soorasamharam, an event celebrated following the Deepavali festival held at the Sri Sivasubramaniam Temple in Colombo today. Soorasamharam is the final and most important day of the six-day festivities. During Kanda Sashti, devotees observe a six-da

Kotte Mayor Madura Vithanage declared open the Batik training centre in Rajagiriya today to provide training for the people in the Rajagiriya area. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Postal workers staged a token protest in Colombo today calling for the authorities to increase their salaries by Rs 10,000.Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana

The postal workers and the Government Printing Trade Union Confederation today staged protests demanding Rs.10.000 increase to their monthly salary due to the current increase in the cost of living. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe and Pradeep Dilrukshan

Health Trade Unions staged a protest in front of the Colombo National Hospital today over several demands. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Long queues were seen near the Consular Affairs Division of the External Affairs Ministry at the Old Colombo Dutch Hospital, despite the adverse weather. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

Four persons including two girls were killed while another was injured following earth slips at two locations in Rambukkana and Alawwa.

Due to heavy rains, vegetable vendors are facing difficulties at the Manning Public Market in Peliyagoda from selling their stocks. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

A Dengue awareness and prevention program was held in the Gothatuwa and Mulleriyawa areas under the guidance of Medical Officers of Health in the areas. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Residents living in Coastal areas of the Gampaha District staged a protest against the decision taken by the Urban Development Authority to fill the beach from Peliyagoda to Kochchikade. SJB MP Harshana Rajakaruna also participated in the protest. Pi

Heavy rains have affected the vehicle movements on the Southern Expressway. The expressway authorities asked drivers to be cautious when driving at high speed. However, the announcements were displayed on digital notice boards. Pix by Nisal Baduge

The All Ceylon Health Trade Union Federation today staged a protest in front of the Colombo Eye Hospital demanding a pay hike equal to the rising cost of living and several other demands. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

The Inland Revenue General Employees’ Union today staged a protest in front of the Inland Revenue Department demanding an increase of Rs.10,000 to their salaries due to the rising cost of living. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

A team of ten French tourists were seen shopping in Pettah. They arrived in the country two days back. They said they decided to tour Sri Lanka as the spread of the pandemic was controlled. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Grades 6 to 11 classes in schools were reopened today.Students were seen going to schools amidst adverse weather conditions. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana.

All Island Teacher Educator Service Officers’ Trade Union today staged a protest in front of the Education Ministry calling for the authorities to convert the diploma courses they follow into degree programs.Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

A number of Catholic priests and nuns were seen gathered outside the Supreme Court (SC) and praying for Rev. Fr Cyril Gamini whose case is to be taken up for hearing today. Meanwhile, a demonstration was held near the SC urging the Government to mete

Police together with Unilever Sri Lanka Limited launched a campaign in Borella to create awareness on COVID-19 pandemic today. Senior DIG Deshabandu Tennekoon and large number of children participated in it. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

People were seen at the Galle Face Green in Colombo enjoying their leisure time after authorities lifted the COVID travel restrictions. However, the health authorities have again issued warnings about increasing coronavirus cases in the community. M

A brief felicitation ceremony was held at the Police Field Force Headquarters in honour of outgoing Officer in Charge of Environment unit of the Narahenpita Police Station SI S.R.M.A Rajapaksa under the patronage of SSP Roshan Rajapakse, the Director

The Nestomalt ’Cycling Challenge 2021’ was held yesterday, at the Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo, with the participation of over 200 professional cyclists from around the country. Organized by the Cycling Federation of Sri Lanka under the guidance

Some tourists and locals were seen engaged in religious observances at the Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple which is also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla. Pix by Samantha Perera

The Civil Security Department workers were seen bringing bricks for the Seya which is the first Chaithya to be constructed in the historical city of Anuradhapura. The Chaithya is nearing completion and is scheduled to be inaugurated (kotha paladavim

A 35-foot-long dead whale has washed ashore on the beach near the Hikkaduwa bridge this morning. Hikkaduwa Wildlife Sanctuary custodian Uthpala Adaranga said it was a blue whale and people were urged not to gather in the area. Pix by Sugathapala Deey

People were seen at the Nilaveli beach ignoring all health guidelines on Friday. Health authorities have warned of another wave in December if health guidelines are ignored by the people as the Delta variant continued to pose a risk throughout the is