Remains of former Opposition Leader and Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leader R. Sampanthan were brought to Jaffna today for public to pay their last respects.

The remains of former Opposition Leader and Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leader R. Sampanthan were brought to the parliamentary complex today for MPs to pay their last respects. MPs from all parties were present. The remains will be taken to Trincom

The six-month-old lion cub, which was rejected by its mother, was named today at an event organized to commemorate the 88th anniversary of the Dehiwala Zoological Department.

The Dehiwala Zoological Department celebrates its 88th anniversary today. Founded in 1936, the zoo held several prize-giving events for children who submitted drawings for the occasion. A ceremonial cake was cut and shared with a lion cub.

The Diving Unit of the Sri Lanka Navy explored the sunken remains of HMS Hermes, a fascinating and historic World War II shipwreck off Batticaloa.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe distributed letters of appointment to United National Party (UNP) zonal organizers at the party headquarters, Sirikotha yesterday (July 2, 2024). UNP General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara, Chairman Vajira Abeywardana,

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa paid his final respects to the late TNA Parliamentarian R. Sampanthan in Colombo today.

The remains of former Opposition Leader and TNA MP the late R. Sampanthan were placed at a private funeral parlour in Borella this morning from 9 am, allowing the public to pay their final respects. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

The International Institute of Theravada (IIT) a monastic institution for the education of Buddhist monks situated in Karuwalagaswewa has been established under a special parliamentary act that was presented to the House by former President Maithreep

French President Emmanuel Macron and his allies this morning launched a fresh week of intense campaigning hours after their party was humiliated last night in the first round of parliamentary elections by the hard-right National Rally (RN).

Laundrywatte, a locality in the heart of Colombo, is home to the dhobi community, who have been engaged in washing loads of dirty linen collected from various places for generations. This community, residing around the Beira Lake, has been in this pr

Sri Lanka tourism reached a key milestone on Saturday, welcoming its one millionth tourist for 2024. The millionth tourist was Patricia Roe and her husband Paul from Ireland, who arrived on 29 June on UL 504 from London. According to the Sri Lanka To

Five people were killed and at least 63 injured in a gas explosion at a restaurant in Turkey on Sunday, the country’s interior minister said.

An exhibition of vintage stamps organized by Sri Lanka Independent Philatelic Association was launched at the Public Library in Colombo. Several rare stamps including Sri Lanka’s first stamp and other vintage coins are also exhibited and sold at th

MP Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka discusses a point with President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the function to mark his book launch today. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Former Colombo district Parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra was observed being escorted outside the Colombo High Court today following her conviction for involvement in the abduction of a youth using a Defender. The court sentenced her to three yea

Sri Lanka’s first-ever Electric Vehicle Expo 2024 was launched today at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH). Organized by Asia Exhibition & Conventions (PVT) LTD, the event will run until Sunday (30th). The launch was at

The funeral of a sailor of the Sri Lanka Navy, who succumbed after suffering critical injuries due to the aggressive maneuvers of an Indian trawler, resisting its seizure in the seas off Kankesanthurai within Sri Lankan maritime waters, was held with

Popular Sri Lankan singer Umaria Sinhawansa, along with a group of journalists on an official visit to Indonesia, visited Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park located in Ungasan, Badung on the island of Bali, Indonesia.

Police fired tear gas and used water cannons at the teachers’ and principals’ union members who staged a protest near the Lotus roundabout, Colombo.

An agitation organized by the Sri Lanka Movement for the Freedom of Palestine was held today in front of the Labour Department demanding to stop military attacks on Palestine and not to send workers to countries where there are war situations.

The Union of All Ceylon School Development Officers’ today marked the 15th days of their Sathyagrahaya outside the Fort Railways station, demanding government assignment of School Development Officers to teaching positions.

A police officer diligently maintains law and order despite the heavy rain lashing down during a protest staged by Ayurvedic practitioners in Colombo today.

Popular Sri Lankan singer Umaria Sinhawansa and journalists visiting Borobudur Temple, the world’s largest Buddhist monument, during an official visit to Indonesia. Borobudur, built between AD 780 and 840, showcases Gupta architecture influenced by

The Labour and Foreign Employment Ministry continued the ’Jayagamu Sri Lanka Amparata’ programme today with the ’Smart Youth Club’ event at H.M. Weerasinghe Grounds in Ampara. This initiative aims to cultivate a generation of digital savvy Sr

A blood donation campaign organized by the Ananda Sastralaya Kotte Past Pupils’ Association was held at the school premises in concurrence with Poson Poya day. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

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