The Build Sri Lanka Housing & Construction International Expo 2024 was launched today at the BMICH with several novel features. The exhibition will be held till Sunday (12) and will also feature many stalls of companies from several countries as it i

A team of Special Task Force (STF) officers, lauded for their bravery in rescuing two children held hostage by their father in Jalthara, Hanwella, were honored with cash prizes in recognition of their exemplary service.

The Sri Lanka national women’s cricket team, which won the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier final, arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport this morning. Pix by T.K.G. Kapila

The Supreme Court has ruled that State Minister Diana Gamage does not meet the legal qualifications necessary to hold a parliamentary seat. Counsel Hafeel Farisz with Oshala Herath who petitioned against Diana Gamage walk out of court following the j

The Sri Lanka Army, in bilateral cooperation with the High Commission of India in Sri Lanka, yesterday initiated a programme to manufacture artificial limbs at the Ranaviru Sevana, Ragama.

University non-academic workers protested outside the University Grants Commission (UGC) today, highlighting eleven key demands. These include unresolved salary anomalies and unfulfilled government promises regarding allowances and other facilities.

During the Fox Hill Supercross 2024 competition, Isuru Madhuranga won first place representing the Sri Lanka Army in the Supermoto 125cc to 750cc motorcycle race.

The Indian Cultural Association (ICA) yesterday hosted the first-ever Inter-Indian Association Cricket Tournament. The event featured matches between various Indian associations in Sri Lanka. The highlight of the day was the exhibition match between

IDM Nations Campus International organized a lively event titled ’’Spring Awakening’’ at the Police Park Grounds in Colombo to commemorate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. This significant event, led by Dr. V. Janagan, Chairman of IDM Nations

The GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) examinations began this morning across the country. Candidates were seen arriving at examination centres in the Colombo district. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Dam Street Police and the local Community Committee celebrated their New Year festival at Gunasinghepura. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

People are seen busy buying vegetables at the Delkanda Sunday fair, despite the higher prices. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

An afternoon alms offering was held today by several devotees for the Bhikkhus residing at the Siri Vajiragnana Dharmayathanaya in Maharagama. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

The ’Wild Sri Lanka’ Wildlife Photography Exhibition will run for three days starting today at the JDA Perera Art Gallery in Colombo. Pix by Nisal Baduge

The tenth anniversary of the All Ceylon United Cultural Foundation was held yesterday (4), in Colombo. Foundation President Dr. Kushan Jayamindah Silva, Gampaha District Coordinating Officer Hasitha Kosala and other members participated in this event

Police resorted to using water cannons to disperse a group of protesting medical students near Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo 07.

The Joint Committee of Government Executive Officers staged a protest outside the Finance Ministry based on several demands including salary issues. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

National People’s Power (NPP) led by Anura Kumara Dissanayake held its May Day rally at CWW Kannagara Mawatha in Colombo attended by large crowds. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Leader Sajith Premadasa is seen at the SJB May Day Rally held in Chatham Street, Colombo today. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) held its May Day rally at Campbell Park, Borella. Pix by Nisal Baduge

United National Party (UNP)led by President Ranil Wickremesinghe held its May Day rally at Maligawatte. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Thousands of supporters gathered for the National People’s Power (NPP) May Day rallies held in Anuradhapura, Jaffna and Matara today in addition to its main rally held in Town Hall, Colombo.

Minister of Justice Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe took the stage alongside former President Maithripala Sirisena at the Sri Lanka Freedom Party May Day rally in Gampaha today. Rajapakshe, who retains his membership with the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP)

President Ranil Wickremesinghe participated in the Ceylon Workers’ Congress May Day rally in Kotagala where he announced that the daily wage of plantation workers has been increased to Rs. 1,700. Pix by Ranjith Rajapakse

United National Party (UNP) supporters paticipating in the May Day rally today were transported to Colombo by special trains. UNP chairman and former Minister Vajira Abeywardene joined then from Ahangama. Two more special trains operate, one from Bel

The New Labour People’s Organization today staged a protest in front of the Fort Railway Station, demanding the government not politicise the May Day rallies. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

The 31st memorial ceremony of former President late Ranasinghe Premadasa was held today at Aluthkade near his statue. Religious leaders, all family members, Members of Parliament led by Sajith Premadasa, paid their tributes. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

A group of singers from India arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) yesterday (April 30) to perform in the music concert organized in conjunction with the National May Day rally of the government. Vijay Balakrishnan, Ramya Nagercovi

Though it is May Day or workers’ day today, people still struggle to earn their living at Colombo Fort. This makes it obvious that everyone who works must do so to make ends meet. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

The electronic and print media in Sri Lanka were felicitated for their efforts in conserving the Jathika Namal Uyana at an event hosted by Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardane at Temple Trees. Pix by Jayamal Chandrasiri