Former Ministers Malik Samarawickrama, Mangala Samaraweera and Rajitha Senaratne and TNA MP M.A. Sumanthiran were seen at the Presidential Commission of Inquiry probing incidents of Political Victimization this morning.

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa was captured making the ‘V’ sign indicating victory, at the inaugural session of the 9th Parliament on Thursday. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Ministers Bandula Gunawardana, Gamini Lokuge, Nimal Siripala de Silva and Chamal Rajapaksa were captured during the inaugural session of the ninth Parliament of Sri Lanka today. Pic by Waruna Wanniarachchi

New Speaker of Parliament, Mahinda Yapa Abeywardane, welcomed President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and First Lady Ioma Rajapaksa to the inaugural session of the 9th Parliament today. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Former Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte Mayor Madhura Vithanage who was elected as an MP arrived in a boat to participate in the inaugural session of the 9th Parliament today. Pix by Rekha Tharangani Fonseka

Batik, Handloom and Domestic Apparel Production State Minister DayasiriJayasekara was seen wearing a batik shirt in Parliament this morning.

The State Festival of photography - Sri Lanka 2020 was held at the Foundation Institute yesterday in view of the World Photography Day. Lifetime felicitation award, bronze, Silver and Gold awards were given away during the ceremony for the photograph

The Central Bank Governor Professor W.D. Lakshman today announced the decision to hold Central Bank Policy rates unchanged in continuing its accommodative monetary policy stance. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Pharmaceuticals Production, Supply and Regulation State Minister Prof. Channa Jayasumana said he would put an end to the pharmaceutical mafia operated during the yahapalana regime in the guise of drug price reduction and he would bring down drug pric

A stock of illegally imported foreign cigarettes worth Rs. 35 million found hidden in a 40-foot container was destroyed at the Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC) destruction yard under the supervision of Customs officials today. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) today conducted a raid on several shops in Fort in search of beauty products harmful to humans.

State Minister of Regional Co-operation Tharaka Balasuriya assumed duties at the Ministry in Colombo today

Newly appointed Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa assumed duties at the ministry today. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, Mrs. Shiranthi Rajapaksa and family members of Mr. Rajapaksa and several ministers attended the ceremony. Pix by Pradeep Dilruksha

More than 3,000 Graduates staged a protest march from the Colombo Fort Railway Station towards the Presidential Secretariat demanding the government to award them with employment opportunities in the state sector as promised by the government during

Cane, Brass,Clay,Furniture and Rural Industry Promotion State Minister Prasanna Ranaweera assumed duties at the ministry premises.

Newly appointed Foreign Employment Promotion and Market Diversification State Minister MP Piyankara Jayarathne assumed duties today (17) at the ministry premises.

The new Minister of Justice Mohamed Ali Sabry assumed duties at the Justice Ministry at the Supreme Court complex today. The minister assumed duties among well-wishers and guests, with his office packed to the extent that the Minister’s wife had to

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa assumed duties as the Minister of Buddha Sasana and Religious Affairs at a ceremony held at the Gangarama Temple, Colombo this morning. National Heritage State Minister Vidura Wickramanayake also assumed duties at the

Newly appointed Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardane and Foreign Secretary Professor Admiral Jayanath Colombage are seen together at the ceremony where Minister Gunawardane assumed duties today. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa today assumed duties as the Minister of Finance at the Ministry premises amidst religious observances.

The office complex of the Amarapura Maha Nikaya Sangha Sabha was declared open by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa in Wellawatte. Several dignitaries including the Maha Sangha, former speaker Karu Jayasuriya and former MP Ruwan Wijewardena attended t

Kedella Construction Expo 2020 was launched yesterday at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH). The exhibition which mainly focuses on house designing & construction, interior designing and housing loans etc, will be held un

Mahindananda Aluthgamage today assumed duties as the Minister of Agriculture at the ministry premises.

State Minister of Public Service, Postal Services and Media Development Sathasivam Viyalendiran assumed duties at the Sri Lanka Postal Headquarters today. Minister of Mass Media and Information Keheliya Rambukwella was also present at the occasion. P

Ports and Shipping Minister Rohitha Abeygunawardena assumed duties at the Ports Ministry today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Minister of Environment Mahinda Amaraweera assumed duties at the Ministry today. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Provincial Councils & Local Government State Minister Sarath Weerasekara today assumed duties at the Ministry today. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

The Minister of Public Services, Provincial Councils & Local Government Janaka Bandara Thennakoon assumed duties at the Ministry today. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

State Minister of Finance and Capital Markets and State Entrepreneurship Development Ajith Nivard Cabraal assumed duties at the Finance Ministry today. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Police Sergeant G. W. Chandralal Silva, who was attached to the Community Police Unit at the Slave Island Police, retired yesterday after serving the people in the area for 35 years. The residents organised a farewell event at the police premises to