UNP seniors including Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene, General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara, and Chairman Vajira Abeywardena met the party activists at Sirikotha yesterday where they discussed matters with regard to the party. MP Saman Rathnapriya

The Market Street in Gampaha which is usually a busy lane looks deserted due to the fears of the COVID-19 spread.

Emeritus professor Malani Endagama felicitation ceremony was held at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura auditorium.

Attorney-at-Law Senaka Perera today filed a complaint with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption regarding irregularities that took place during the previous government.

UNP seniors including Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene, General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara and former MP Sandith Samarasighe met the party activists of Kalutara, Badulla and Ampara Districts today and discussed matters with regard to the party. P

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) held a news briefing in line with the ‘National Law Conference 2021’ which is scheduled to be held on 12 and 13 February at the Galadari Hotel, Colombo. The conference will focus on the ways in which the le

A group of students who were denied university admission over an issue in the Z-score, launched a Satyagraha this morning in front of the Temple Trees.

A group of students who were denied university admission over an issue in the Z-score, demonstrated yesterday in front of the Temple Trees.

All Island Project Trainees Union staged a protest at the agitation site today over several demands.

All Island School Children Transport Association and All Island Office Staff Transport Association staged protests at the agitation site today urging the authorities to provide them with leasing reliefs. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

A health team of Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) carried out random Rapid Antigen tests on residents in Bambalapitiya as a precautionary measure to contain the Covid-19 virus. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

The newly appointed Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) Janaka Ratnayake assumed duties today. The Annual Activity Plan 2021 of the PUCSL, the electricity sector regulator was also unveiled by the new Chairman.

Artworks produced by local young artists were seen on sale at Nelum Pokuna Mawatha close to Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo.

A group of Facebook friends of Ranjan Ramanayake, who is serving five-year rigorous imprisonment, staged a protest outside the Railway Station today demanding the presidential pardon for Ramanayake.

Football fans had already begun the tailgating party on Saturday night as they gathered outside of Raymond James Stadium and camped out ahead of Super Bowl LV.

UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene participated in the Colombo and Gampaha District party activists meetings on February 6 2021. UNP General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara and Senior Vice President Sagala Ratnayake and other party seniors were als

With tails wagging to a chorus of barks and yelps, dozens of disabled dogs attached to wheels that support their disabled hind legs looked ecstatic as they took their daily walk at a sanctuary in Thailand. (Daily Mail)

An organisation called Freedom of Kashmir today handed over a petition to Hanaa Singer-Hamdy, the UN Resident Coordinator on condemnation of inhuman and brutal treatment of Kashmir people.

Service of institution and installation of Rev Nihal Fernando as the sixth Headmaster of St. Thomas’ Preparatory School, Kollupitiya was held at the Chapel of Good Shepherd today. Bishop of Colombo Rev Dushantha Rodrigo officiated the service.

People were seen having a leisure time with their family members and friends at the Galle Face Green yesterday as Sri Lanka celebrated the 73rd Independence Day.

The Sri Lanka Navy today held a naval exercise in the seas off Gale Face Green in Colombo in line with the 73rd Independence Day celebration. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

The Independence Day parade organised by the Jaffna-based Civil Society Centre for Jaffna was held surrounding the Jaffna Fort and the town parallel with the main ceremony, held at Independence Square in Colombo.

The 73rd Independence Day celebration was held at the Independence Square in Colombo today showcasing a military parade and a cultural pageant. The celebrations were held under the patronage of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Prime Minister Mahinda Raj

In parallel with the 73rd National Independence Day celebrations held under the theme ‘A Wealthy Tomorrow - Prosperous Motherland’, Sri Lanka Navy honoured the nation by according a 25-Gun Salute onboard Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Samudura by 12

Several aircraft of the Sri Lanka Air Force joined the aerial display at the 73rd Independence Day celebrations today. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Late Prime Minister D.S. Senanayake, the Father of the Nation, was offered floral tributes at his statue at the Independence Square today to mark the 73rd Independence Day. Ministers Nimal Siripala de Silva, Gamini Lokuge, Former Speaker Karu Jayasur

The Students Movement staged a protest in front of the University Grants Commission yesterday (03) urging the authorities to admit all students who were unfairly treated by the A/L cut off marks issue to universities immediately.

The inauguration ceremony of the grand opening of palliative care services at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Hospital (UHKDU) was held at the UHKDU main auditorium with the participation of some of the renowned Sri Lankan medical

Sri Lankan security forces were engaged in the final rehearsals at the Independence Square today in preparation for Independence Day celebrations. Army Commander General Shavendra Silva and Defense Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne were also present.