The Wedding Show 2021 exhibition was launched in BMICH Colombo yesterday. The exhibition mainly focuses many eye-catching and dazzling wedding products. It will be held until March 7 .Pix by Nisal Baduge.

A small prayer service was held before the statue of St. Anthony in Kochchikade, Negombo imploring blessings to mete out justice for the victims of the Easter Sunday attack. The prayer service was organized by Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MPs Dr. Kav

Two flying squadrons of the Sri Lanka Air Force were honoured by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa with the award of the Presidential Colour in recognition of their exceptional service and contribution to the nation.

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa today commenced the construction of Sri Lanka’s first natural Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) power plant at the Lakdanavi Power Plant premises in Kerawalapitiya, which is expected to contribute 350 MW of power to natio

The Development Officers Service Union staged a protest in front of the Public Administration Ministry today over several demands that include making them permanent and other demands. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Army troops of Commando Regiment in domination patrol in the Panama forest recovered 1000 plants of Cannabis and locally produced 2 Shot Guns. They were handed over to the Pothuvil police for further investigation.

The Dead and Missing Persons’ Parents’ Front (DMPPF) today handed over a memorandum to the High Commission of the UK, UN office in Colombo and the Presidential Secretariat regarding the publication of a report on alleged war crimes. They said the

Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria called on Chief of Defence Staff and Army Commander General Shavendra Silva at the Army Headquarters.

A Thai navy sailor braved choppy waters to launch a dramatic rescue effort to save four cats stranded on a sinking ship that had caught fire. (Daily Mail)

People were seen receiving the COVID-19 vaccine in Colombo yesterday. The government decided to give the vaccine to everyone above 30 years of age. Pix By Pradeep Pathirana.

All Ceylon Government Medical Officers’ Association staged a protest in front of the Health Ministry today urging authorities to conduct transfers without political interventions.

The Air Show organized to mark the 70th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), commenced today under the patronage of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, in the skies above the Galle Face Green in Colombo. A total of 14 Indian aircrafts and 24 airc

A protest organized by the Combined Association of Unemployed Graduates was held outside the Fort Railway Station today urging authorities to resolve their unemployment issues.

A media briefing was held today (03) at the Duncan White Auditorium of the Ministry of Sports to inform about the future plans of the National Sports Council for the year 2021. Mahela Jayawardena, President of the Sports Council, its members and Gene

A stock of Building electrical equipment, which were stolen from several shops in Panchikawatta was found by the Maradana police officers under the supervision of OIC Chief Inspector-Nalin Jayasundera.

Residents of Iranaitivu Island in Kilinochchi are protesting against the government’s move to bury COVID-19 victims in the island. The protesting people are seen filling the pits dug by some people to bury the bodies. Pix by Sithum Chaturanga

Fishermen were seen catching fish by using drag net or Ma Del in the seas off Point Pedro. People were also seen buying fish from the Point Pedro Fish Market.

An Indonesian volcano erupted on Tuesday morning spewing a spectacular column of ash thousands of feet into the air, nearly obscuring the powder blue sky from the view of locals. (Daily Mail)

UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene and other party seniors participated in a meeting in Batticaloa on Monday and discussed reorganizing the party. He met several senior officials including religious leaders during his visit. Former MPs Ashu Marasing

Red onion farmers in Jaffna are seen harvesting their crops these days. Red onion is widely cultivated by Jaffna farmers. Pix by Nisal Baduge

The official theme song composed by Bathiya & Santhush was presented to Air Force Commander Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana in line with the Sri Lanka Air Force 70th Anniversary. The parade was held at the Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake today (

People were seen in queues at the Darly Road Community Centre yesterday to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

The GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) Examinations begin this morning across the country. Picture shows the candidates are being received at the examination centre at Dharmapala Vidyalaya, Pannipitiya, adhering to strict COVID-19 health guidelines. A total n

The aircraft of the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy, that arrived in Sri Lanka to participate in the event with an Aerobatic Display in line with the 70th Anniversary of Sri Lanka Air Force, were seen engaged in rehearsals.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) frontline member Dr. Kavinda Jayawardana initiated painting the historical Church of Our Lady of Madhu in Mannar. The initiative is sponsored by Kansai Paints Lanka Pvt Ltd. SJB MP Hector Appuhamy also joined the initiati

People were seen in queues at the Sri Rahula Vidyalaya in Belummahara, Gampaha to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

A total of 23 aircraft of the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy arrived in Sri Lanka to participate in the event with an Aerobatic Display in line with the 70th Anniversary of Sri Lanka Air Force.

The eclipsing ’blood moon’ appeared in sky above Western Province last night. The blood moon was visible from 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm last night. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

The farmers in the Oyamaduwa area were seen filling sacks with maize grain after reaping a rich harvest. According to the Department of Agriculture, Sri Lanka maize farmers have sown over 96,000 hectares for the main (Maha) 2021 season which can prod

The United National Party (UNP) Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene yesterday visited the Trincomalee district to meet the UNP party activists for the reforming of the party. He met several senior officials including religious leaders during his visit. P