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UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene was seen at the annual Navam Perahera of the Hunupitiya Gangarama Temple in Colombo yesterday.

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa places the Sacred casket on the Migara tuskerat the Annual Navam Perahera of the Hunupitiya Gangarama Temple in Colombo yesterday. A large number of traditional dancers, drummers and Buddhist monks gathered near the templ

Elephants are being bathed ahead of the annual Nawam Maha Perahera of the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple. The Perahera paraded the streets yesterday and will be held today also with traditional performances. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Devotees are seen taking part in religious observances at the Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya, Ruwanveli Seya Stupa in light of the Navam full moon Poya which falls today. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel and Kushan Pathiraja

Seen in the picture is the Ruwanweliseya, Maha Thupa or Great Stupa. It is a hemispherical structure containing relics, considered sacred to many Buddhists all over the world. Two quarts or one Drona of Gautama Buddha’s relics are enshrined here, w

Elephants and performers parade the streets of Colombo to perform at the Navam Perahera this evening. The Perahera display the Sri Lankan culture spiced with religion and festivities making it an event that is enjoyed by all irrespective of nationali

Members of the People’s Responsibility Centre (PRC) today staged a protest in front of the British High Commission, Colombo against the UK Government’ behaviour and attempts to impose Human Rights and Economic sanctions against Sri Lanka at any c

February 2021 Sri Lanka witnessed the creation of its youngest diver when 10-year-old Amber Matarage got her PADI license in Unawatuna, Galle.

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) today launched the CEBCare web portal at the CEB main office at Chittampalam A Gardiner MawThe Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) today launched the CEBCare web portal at the CEB main office at Chittampalam A Gardiner

The Health Service Trade Union Collective today staged a protest outside the Castle Street Hospital for Women over several demands

A body of a fishing cat with injuries was found in a tea estate in Kotagala, Hatton. Police suspect that the fishing cat must have been dead following a collision with a vehicle. Pix by Ranjith Rajapaksa

UNP seniors including Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene, General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara met Matara District party activists in Matara and Deniyaya last Sunday (21) where they discussed matters concerning the party. Former MPs Saman Rathnapriy

The members of the National Movement Against Forcible Cremation (NMAFC) today staged a protest at the ‘Agitation Site’ opposite the Galle Face Green while urging the responsible authorities to respect Prime Minister’s statement and allow the bu

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan today arrived in the country for a two-day official visit on the invitation of Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. He was received at the Bandaranayake International Airport (BIA) by the Prime Minister. Th

The United Health Employees Union (UHEU) today staged a protest march from the National Hospital, Colombo to the Health Ministry citing numerous demands including making permanent of all substitute and casual workers who had completed 180 days of the

People were seen in queues at the Elvitigala Flats, Narahenpita to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Industry Minister Wimal Weerawansa participated in the launching of “Nelli Cola”drink manufactured by Maa product Pvt. Ltd. In Panadura.

Residents in Pothuarawa, Malabe staged a protest urging the authorities to implement the original plan when constructing the proposed elevated expressway connecting the new Kelaniya bridge, Rajagiriya and Athurugiriya. They claimed that the new plan

People are seen in queues at the Public Library in Colombo to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccination drive of the general public is currently underway in the Western Province. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Several police officers were vaccinated today at the Police Field Force Headquarters, Thimbirigasyaya.

Members of the Armed Forces who were disabled during the war, staged a protest at the agitation site today over several demands.

The Kumana National Park remains almost empty with people but birds and animals continue to enjoy their freedom at the National Park with much less disturbance from outsiders. Kumana National Park, which is a paradise for birds is also home to some o

Sinhale National Joint Alliance today staged a protest outside the Fort Railway Station against the government’s move to lease out three islands off Jaffna including the Nagadeepaya to China for investment purposes. Pix by Nisal Baduge

A group of lecturers of the Sri Lanka Institute of National Tourist Guide Lecturers today handed over a letter to the President regarding the problems and difficulties they face and a peaceful protest was also held at the agitation site.

A COVID- 19 vaccination program was held at the Infectious Diseases Hospital (IDH), Angoda today. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

A group of 290 persons arrived in Sri Lanka from COVID-19 hit countries left for their homes after undergoing the quarantine period at the Quarantine Centre at Vasavilan.

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa instructed health authorities to start vaccinating members of the general public in the country’s Western Province with the Oxford AstraZeneca against the COVID-19 virus. The Health service said the remaining 250,000 Ox

The fire erupted at the Garbage dump in Kerawalapitiya was doused by the Colombo Fire Brigade and the SLAF firefighting units. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Two drones were officially handed over to Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudharshana Pathirana by Western Province Governor Former Air Force Commander Marshal of the Air Force Roshan Goonetileke during an event held at the Air Force Headquar