Samsung India Electronics Pvt Ltd introduced five innovative products to the Sri Lankan market on August 13, 2020. The products included Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Note 20 phone, Galaxy Buds Live (True wireless head phones), Galaxy Tab S7 and Smart Watc

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa appointed secretaries to 25 ministries today. He appointed Dr. Anil Jasinghe as the Secretary to the Ministry of Environment and retired Admiral and Professor Jayanath Colombage was appointed as Foreign Secretary.

Newly appointed Education Minister Prof. G. L. Peiris assumed duties today morning at ministry premises

Newly appointed Mass Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella assumed duties today at the ministry premises.

The employees of office of the Provincial Director of Health Services- Western Province staged a protest outside the office in Maligawatta against the actions of the Provincial Director of Health Services.

Workers at the Colombo Port City today staged a protest in front of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority over several demands including a salary hike. The employees also demanded Rs. 5,000 allowance which was provided by the Government during the COVID-19 p

The members of the new Cabinet which was appointed today posed for a group photograph in front of the Sri Dalada Maligawa, Kandy. The swearing-in ceremony of the new Cabinet was held at the Magul Maduwa (Audience Hall) of the Temple of Tooth this mor

Hindu devotees are seen taking part in the annual Vel Festival at Karungal Subramaniam Kovil in Colombo today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana and Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Northeast Muslim Association staged a protest in front of the Election Commission demanding Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thera be given a seat from the National List.

A Port City worker holds a placard protesting what they believe is unfair treatment by their employers, during a protest held today. The protesters alleged special regulations had been imposed in the Port City though the country had returned to norma

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who assumed duties as the Prime Minister today, is seen together with former President Maithripala Sirisena-now elected MP-during the ceremony held to assume duties at Temple Trees.

UNP seniors met at the UNP Headquarters Sirikotha today where they announced that the current party leader has decided to resign. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana.

The traffic on the Mattala-Lunugamwehera Road was obstructed yesterday after a wild elephant that was trying to cross the road panicked by moving vehicles. The road is widely used by motorists to access the Mattala International Airport. Pix by Dile

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa today visited Gangaramaya Temple and engaged in religious observances after sworn in as the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

People are seen celebrating the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna’s (SLPP) victory at the general election today. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Former President and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa was sworn-in as the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka for the fourth time, before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara this morning. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Former Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Director Shani Abeysekara and Sub Inspector (SI) Mendis further remanded till August 20 by Gampaha Magistrate’s Court today. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

The New York Times has published a photo of a man reading the today’s Daily Mirror Newspaper.

Colombo’s Lotus Tower was illuminated today as the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), also known as the ‘Pohottuwa’ Party, led by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa is heading towards a landslide victory at the 2020 General Elections. Pix by Pra

Counting of votes for Parliamentary election 2020 began today and counting centers all over Colombo were seen adhering to the health guidelines and safety measures issued by the Health Ministry over the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gale-force winds have damaged more than 100 houses in Moratuwa today, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said today. Colombo District DMC coordinating officer Anura Kalansuriya said 112 houses in 12 Grama Niladhari Divisions including Egoda Uyana,

A herd of cows and goats brought to Dematagoda for slaughtering from various places in the country were taken into police custody and handed over to Embilipitiya Sri Bodiraja Foundation headed by Ven. Omalpe Sobitha Thera following a court order. The

Areas around the island have been affected due to the heavy rainfall and strong winds. Roads have been blocked due to uprooted trees and broken tree trunks.

Ballot boxes in the Colombo District are being brought to counting centers in Royal College and Isipathana College in Colombo. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe and Pradeep Dilrukshana

People across the country cast their votes today to elect the members of the next parliament. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Speaking at a news conference after the conclusion of the general election, Election Commission Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya said no incident of violence was reported during the poll. ’’There was no violence, only violations,” he said.

United National Party UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe, National Peoples’ Power (NPP) Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa were seen arriving at polling stations to cast their votes this morning. People were also seen

Election officials and police personnel seen yesterday taking ballot boxes to a polling station in Colombo under heavy security.