Police fired tear gas to disperse a group of residents who acted violently at the Angulana Police station and pelted stones in protest of the recent death of a fisherman

A health team of Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) today carried out PCR tests on a selected group of residents in Modara.

Japan supplied Sri Lanka health authorities with US$1 million of essential medical equipment to address Covid-19 outbreak.

The High Commissioner of Pakistan, Maj. Gen. (Retd) Muhammad Saad Khattak met with Mr. Lasitha Gunaratne, President of Sri Lanka Rugby, at Old Sports Ministry Complex Colombo, on July 24, 2020.

The Civil Society and Trade Unions Collective staged a protest outside the Fort Railway Station yesterday urging the government to prevent curtailing concessions given to the public. The protesters urged the government to reduce prices of essential i

Health officers seen conducting PCR tests on some 50 relatives and close associates of the Kandakadu Rehabilitation Centre inmates at Magazine Road in Borella. The Health staff were led by Dr. Dinu Gamage.

Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe arrives wearing extra protective gear, as prescribed by the health authorities, to participate in an election rally in Mount Lavinia yesterday. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Alaina B. Teplitz, is taking a selfie with a group of students and lifesavers after donating rescue boat engines and other lifesaving equipment to the Sri Lanka Life Saving. The donation was made to contribute to efforts t

The peak of the Sri Pada Mountain was seen from Colombo last morning. Pix by Nisal Baduge

The health sector employees were seeing casting their postal voting for the 2020 general election adhering to the health guidelines.

West Indies’ Jason Holder and West Indies’ John Campbell celebrate after West Indies win the test match on the fifth day of the first Test cricket match between England and the West Indies at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton, southwest England on Ju

“PARAPURA” Youth campaign lead by the United Nations Party (UNP) was launched today at the platform at Solis hall under the patronage of Party Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe.

UNP Colombo District Candidates Binara Jayawardena, Titus Perera and Ravi Karunanayake were seen in conversation with Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe at an election meeting in Kirulapone yesterday.

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa who toured Matale district today (10) in support of the candidates of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) contesting upcoming Parliamentary election, was seen greeting people.

PCR tests for COVID-19 virus were conducted at Crow Island, Mattakkuliya today as another initiative in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic. PCR tests for COVID-19 are being conducted randomly across the country.

The remaining stock of drugs held by Police Narcotics Bureau at its court warehouse was taken to the Government Analyst’s Department for further investigation under heavy protection. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja and Pradeep Pathirana

Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe attended an election rally organised by the UNP in Mahara last evening. UNP Gampaha District candidates including Ruwan Wijewardene and Arjuna Ranatunga were present at the rally. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is seen taking a selfie during a rally organised by SLPP candidate Udaya Gammanpila at Diyatha Uyana in Battaramulla today. The President received a warm welcome from the people gathered at public rallies organized by SLP

A total of 18 cattle were found dead this morning following a collision with a tipper on the A9 road at Paranthan, Kilinochchi.The 18 cattle belonged to diary farmers who had been maintaining them in a plot of land outside the cultured areas of the I

People in Anuradhapura today experienced hail accompanied by heavy storms which has led to severe damage of property. (Pix by Athula Bandara)

The commemoration ceremony of founder Theras of Sri Lanka Amarapura Maha Nikaya was held under the patronage of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the BMICH, yesterday. (Pix by Pradeep Pathirana)

The pensioners staged a Sathya Graha in Colombo yesterday to coincide with the island-wide Sathyagraha campaign demanding the authorities to resolve issues pertaining to anomalies. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Female Movement for Freedom staged a protest outside the Department of Labour today urging the authorities to resolve issues faced by Sri Lankans working overseas. Pix by Nisal Baduge

The newborn twin calves are seen with their mother at the Minneriya National Park.

A movement called ‘Voice of Working People’ staged a protest outside Fort Railway Station today urging the Government to pay immediate attention on several concerning issues of people. Former UNP minister Patali Champika Ranawaka also participate

For the convenience of SLTB and private bus commuters, the National Transport Commission (NTC) yesterday launched a mobile App titled, ‘MYBUS SL’ with a multitude of facilities aimed at saving time, helping prearrange tours and prevent passengers

Health officials are seen making arrangements outside the Welikada Prison, Colombo to conduct PCR tests on inmates and prison officials after an inmate was tested positive for COVID-19. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

The 33rd death anniversary commemoration of legendary singer H. R. Jothipala was held at the Borella Cemetery today with the participation of family members, artistes and fans. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

A ceremony to felicitate Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa for celebrating 50 years in politics was held at the Foundation Institution in Colombo on Monday evening. The event was organised by the Yuthukama Organisation. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana