The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) launched a special app named ‘Samagi Kala Balawegaya’ to help local artistes today. SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa is pictured launching the app while several artistes look on. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

An Indoor Ozone Disinfector Bipolar Ionization unit was donated to the Public Library today to combat the spread of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Donation was handed over to Colombo Mayor Mrs Rosy Senanayake by the Chairman of ABC Trade and Investments

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) today launched a mobile app kicking off its election campaign. SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa is seen launching the campaign website while the party’s campaign head Harin Fernando, General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Ban

Hundreds of drones have lit up the night sky in the South Korean capital, Seoul, for a spectacular showcase of motivational and awareness messages as the fight against the coronavirus pandemic continues.

A report on a study conducted to ascertain the impact of COVID-19 on Small and Medium sector Enterprises was launched in Colombo today. The event was attended by Minister Wimal Weerawansa. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

The schools, which had been closed for over three months due to the Covid-19 situation, were recommenced today for grades 5, 11 and 13. Students and teachers were seen entering the schools adhering to the health guidelines issued by the Health author

The firefighters were seen dousing the fire that broke out at a textile store at W.A Silva Mawatha in Wellawatte today.

Former Prime Minister and UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe’ with UNP Assistant Leader Ravi Karunanayake and UNP Colombo District Candidate Binara Jayawardene during an UNP rally at Athurugiriya electorate today. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Devotees are seen engaging in religious activities this morning at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo to mark the Esala Poya day

A chimpanzee couple is seen having a good laugh probably at all the visitors looking at them at the Dehiwala Zoo, which celebrated its 84th Anniversary yesterday. The animals in captivity were given special treats to coincide with the celebrations. T

The Jinthupitiya, Colombo area was disinfected after a seafarer from the area tested positive for Covid-19.

Former Prime Minister and UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe’ greets people during a rally at Colombo Central electorate today.

The final rites of the veteran children’s book writer and illustrator Sybil Wettasinghe were performed today (03) at the Borella Public Cemetery. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Special dengue prevention programme was launched at the Colombo Magistrate Courts yesterday by the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) and Colombo University. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

A man holds a placard during a protest organised by the Samagi Tharuna Balawegaya, the youth wing of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), outside Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Headquarters in Maitland Place on Thursday against the ongoing probe on the alleged fix

Former Sri Lanka Cricket Captain Kumar Sangakkara, who arrived at the Special Investigative Unit (SIU) on sports-related corruption, attached to the Ministry of Sports this morning, was seen leaving the premises after giving more than a nine-hour lon

A fire broke out in a car at Ward Place in Colombo due to a mechanical fault this evening. The Colombo fire brigade doused the fire and no one was injured.

UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe and several others were seen paying last respect to the body of veteran children’s book writer and illustrator Kala Keerthi Sybil Wettasinghe, who passed away yesterday.

The Conservation Division of the Department of National Museums cleaned artifacts using chemicals after the Museum was opened after three months.

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced a three-year partnership with My Cola Beverages as the “Official Carbonated Beverages Partner of Sri Lanka Cricket” at an event conducted at the Shangri-La Hotel this evening. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Colombo National Museum, which was closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, was opened for public today under strict health guidelines.

Wild mustangs have been captured in a fierce embrace as they fought for dominance after rolling in pools of mud in the west desert of Utah earlier this year.

The Millangoda tusker “Jayanthi” that carried the casket of sacred relics in the Kandy Esala Perahera for several years has passed away on Monday evening. The owner of the tusker former Provincial Council Member Ananda Millangoda told the media t

Schools which closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic were re-opened today as the first phase. Education Minister Dullas Alahapperuma visited the, Dharmapala Vidyalaya Boys School in Pannipitiya - Anula Vidyalaya, Nugegoda and the Tamil Vidyalaya, Nugego

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa attended the special screening of the movie “The News Paper” at PVR Theatre, One Galle Face today. The film has been co-directed by Sarath Kothalawala and Kumara Thirimadura while

The United National Party (UNP) yesterday launched its election campaign at Sirikotha. Kicking off the campaign former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said he is willing to come for a public debate on saving the country from a second wave of COVI

Disinfections of school premises were carried out across the country during the weekend. Pictures show parents, teachers and the officers of the Nittambuwa Community Police are engaging in disinfection process of the Dharmashoka College in Kalagedihe

Former Minister Harin Fernando & Sajith Premadasa today met with the Archbishop Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith at the Archbishop’s House, Colombo.

Sri Lanka Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (SLEME) troops of the Army handed over nine modernized Unibuffels (improved version of Unicorns), one recovery vehicle and three containers produced by the SLEME to the shippers, to be sent to the Combat

Medical faculty students of government universities staged a protest outside the Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) in Colombo today against the Aberdeen-Asiri MBBS Degree Programme through ‘Sri Lanka Medical Pathway’.