Popular Sri Lankan singer Umaria Sinhawansa and a group of journalists on an official visit to Indonesia visited Udjo’s House of Angklung, where Sundanese art and culture thrive and gain respect worldwide.

Nearly 1,000 yoga enthusiasts today celebrated the International Yoga Day at the Galle Face Green. Several parliamentarians also participated in the event. International Yoga Day falls today.

Lankadeepa Poson Aloka Pooja illumination at the Thanthirimale Rajamaha Vihara organized by Wijeya Newspapers Ltd was inaugurated by President Ranil Wickremesinghe for the 21st time this evening.The historic Thanthirimale Cheithiya and the temple gro

A Manioc Dansala was held at Dam Street, Colombo in view of the Poson Poya day by the Dam Street Police. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

A blood donation camp was held today at the Sri Lanka Blood Bank in Colombo, organized by the Sri Lanka Eye Donation Society, in observance of Poson Poya day. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

The Buddhist devotees were seen engaging religious activities at Gangarama Temple on Poson Full moon poya day. Poson Poya is an annual festival held by Sri Lankan Buddhists celebrating the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka in the 3rd century. The most

The foundation stone was laid today for the state-of-the-art Planet Green Force (PGF) Centre, a new eco-friendly learning lab at Ananda College, Colombo incorporating the four pillars of UNESCO Green Academies and the latest sustainable features.

Sri Lanka showcases industries as the “International Industry Expo 2024”, was launched at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) today. The exhibition will continue till Sunday (23).The Expo is organized by the Industries

One of the most famous spots in the Lake District has been crowned the UK’s most stunning view.

Vladimir Putin beamed as he was greeted by Kim Jong-Un after touching town in North Korea early this morning.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe distributed letters of appointment to United National Party (UNP) zonal organizers at the party headquarters, Sirikotha, today (June 18). UNP General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara, Chairman Vajira Abeywardana and Nati

The National Federation of Public Service Pensioners’ Association staged a protest at Polduwa Junction, Battaramulla today, demanding a 15% senior citizens’ fixed deposit interest rate and at least 70% of the increased allowance provided to state

The annual art exhibition and drawing competition was held, targeting schools in the Northern Province, under the guidance of the National Transport Commission. The main event was held last Saturday (15) at the Jaffna Hindu College. The primary purpo

The University Trade Union Collective held a protest in front of the Finance Ministry today demanding the fulfillment of their employee salaries and the provision of the wages they are entitled to.

Police fired water cannons to disperse protestors near the parliament entry road at Polduwa Junction a short while ago. The protest was organized by the Western Province Unemployed Graduates Union.

The Sri Lanka Bank Employees Union (SLBEU) today staged a protest in front of the People’s Bank head office in Colombo, demanding that State Bank employees be given a salary commensurate with their tax burden.

The Colombo Lotus Tower illuminated in vibrant green and white this evening as the country celebrates the Eid al-Adha Hajj Festival.

A book about Anton Marcus, written by political columnist Kusal Perera, was launched today at the Foundation Institute. The book covers Anton Marcus’s 50-year career as a trade unionist. Several MPs from the government, the Opposition, and various

A Poson perahera organised by the Narangodapaluwa Primary College, Ragama paraded the streets from the school.

Muslim devotees around the country gathered at the Galle Face Green this morning to engage in Eid Ul Adha prayers in celebration of Hajj. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

As Father’s Day is celebrated today, many fathers continue to work hard to support their loved ones.

The Hajj Shopping Festival 2024 commenced yesterday at the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre (SLECC), featuring over 100 shopping stalls offering a wide range of products and services under one roof, accompanied by exciting discounts and off

The ’Tikiri Menike’ train, which travels to Nanu Oya via Kandy from Colombo, was derailed between Talawakelle and Watagoda last night, crippling upcountry train services.

Visakha Vidyalaya Old Girls’ Association held their ’Visakha Walk 2024’ in Colombo to mark the school’s completion of 100 years.

The press conference to shed light on a project to be launched by the Ceylon Women Organization on empowering women was held in Colombo today under the patronage of Education Minister, Susil Premajayantha. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

The Future Minds exhibition was launched today at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), building on strong relationships with the Higher Education community. The exhibition aims to foster a highly productive exchange on all

The United Postal Trade Union protested at the Central Post Exchange in Colombo on June 13, 2024, citing various grievances, notably the shortage of staff.

A Maradana bound train from Panadura derailed near the Panadura railway station, disrupting services on the coastal line. One of the compartments struck a nearby signal post, completely disabling the signal system. An official stated that restoring t

Due to the increase in mosquito breeding places following the recent inclement weather, the Kotikawatta-Mulleriyawa Pradeshiya Sabha carried out fumigation to control dengue mosquito breeding. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi