Former MP Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Former Solicitor General Dilrukshi Dias, Avant-Garde Chairman Nissanka Senadhipathi and other officials today appeared before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) appointed to probe into the alleged politi

JHU General Secretary and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Colombo district candidate Patali Champika Ranawaka launched his election campaign yesterday at an event held in Thalawathugoda with SJB leader Sajith Premadasa in attendance. Pix by Nisal Baduge

The Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) staged a protest outside the Fort Railway Station urging the authorities to resolve several issues. The protesters called for the stoppage of pay cuts and job cuts, repatriation of Sri Lankan expatriate workers and

A protest was staged at the Colombo Port today by the State Trade Unions against the procurement of the East Container Terminal (ECT) by India saying that Sri Lanka should be able to control all its operations independently. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisin

The Combined Association of Unemployed Graduates staged a protest in front of the Colombo Fort Railway Station over several issues faced by graduate trainees in relation to appointment letters and the name registry released by the government. Pix by

Two containers containing 24,000 kilos of Beedi wrapper leaves imported declaring as yarn from Chennai, India, were seized by the Customs today. Pix by Nisal Baduge

A passenger flight of the SriLankan Airlines has been converted into a cargo flight. This latest addition to the SriLankan Airlines was launched at the Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake today.

Tourists and Parisians can again admire the view of the French capital from the Eiffel Tower after it reopened today following a three-month closure due to the Covid-19 coronavirus – but only if they take the stairs.(AFP)

One leopard was found dead while another was injured after they were caught in two separate snares at Kothmale last night.

Former Ministers Rajitha Senarathne, Arjuna Ranatunge and former MP Anura kumara Dissanayake, appeared before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) appointed to probe political victimisation in connection with the Avant Garde case.

A video of a Chinese woman selling Durian in Beruwala has gone viral on social media. Our reporter confirmed that the Chinese woman was only assisting a disabled man in the area to sell Durian at the Gem Market in China Fort, Beruwala. She is seen sk

The Department for Registration of Persons (DRP) resumes its service on issuing National Identity Cards from today. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

A dengue eradication programme was implemented at the Colombo University with the support of the Health Section of the Colombo Municipality and Colombo University. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

The partial solar eclipse which was visible over Sri Lanka today, is seen observing at the Astronomy and Space Science Unit at the Colombo University this morning. The partial solar eclipse was visible in Colombo from around 11.51 a. m. Pix by Nisal

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa celebrated his 71st birthday today giving prominence to religious observances. During religious observances held at Anuradhapura early today, President Rajapaksa received warm wishes and blessings from his elder brother P

An eight-foot tall Buddha Statue which approximately weighed a mammoth 3.5 tons was airlifted from the Weeraketiya Mandaduwa Grounds to the Mulkirigala Raja Maha Viharaya mountain peak, Air Force said.

Hindu devotees took part in religious observances at the Shri Ponnambalawaneswaram Kovil in Kochchikade. People were seen visiting the temple wearing masks according to the guidelines issued by the Health Ministry in a bid to contain the spread of CO

Nugegoda Anula Vidyalaya today carried out a programme of disinfecting classrooms, libraries, staff rooms and other common areas of the school to protect the students and the teachers from COVID-19 when the school was re-opened.

Vendors are seen selling Rambutan, Duriyan and Mangosteen along several streets of Colombo announcing the return of Rambutan season. People are also seen making a stop near the stalls to purchase the fruits. Pix By Pradeep Pathirana.

State Intelligence Services (SIS) Director Major General Suresh Sallay complained to the United Nations (UN) and European Union (EU) today against International Truth and Justice Project (ITJP) and its Executive Director Yasmin Sooka for alleged defa

The Finance Company PLC depositors staged a protest outside the Presidential Secretariat urging the authorities to settle their payments immediately.

Former Ministers Patali Champika Ranawaka, Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe and former Director of the Criminal Investigations Department SSP Shani Abeysekera today appeared before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) into incidents of political victim

Sri Lanka’s first ever underwater museum built by the Navy was opened in Galle in early April. The museum consists of various statues and souvenirs including ancient artilleries.Pics by Navy Media

Disinfection programme were launched at schools to prevent spread of COVID-19 and to eradicate Dengue. The second day of the disinfection programme was launched at the Ananda College, Colombo this morning. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

The mortal remains of Most Reverend Father Ernest Poruthota, who passed away last morning is lying at the Sacred Heart Chapel of Archbishop House. Archbishop of Colombo Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, Bishops and priests are seen paying last respect to Fat

A movement calling itself ‘The Trade Unions and Mass Organisations Against State Repression’ staged a protest at Lipton’s Circus in Colombo 7 yesterday to condemn the police attack on Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) members who carried out a pr

The Dehiwala Zoo, which had been closed due to the Covid-19 situation was opened for public from yesterday.

The Kanapathy Hindu Ladies Maha Vidyalaya in Colombo 12 was disinfected by the Keselwatte Police with the support of the parents of the students. The area was under lockdown after several residents from Bandaranaike Mawatha tested positive for COVID-

Vinavi Mapitigama (41), the daughter of veteran film Director Chandrarathna Mapitigama, was killed and two others were injured when two cars collided head-on at Wellawatta on the Old Havelock Road on Sunday. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

PCR tests were conducted at the Wellawatte Public Market Complex today by the health officials to test COVID-19 infected persons.