Main parties such as the United National Party (UNP), Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and National People’s Power (NPP) preparing for their respective May Day rallies to be held in Colombo tomorrow. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Sri Lankan students from the Burhani Serendib School in Colombo who participated in the International Creativity and Innovation Awards 2024 in Thailand arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last night. Pix by T.K.G. Kapila

Lanka Exhibition and Conference Services (LECS) today announced the return of Sri Lanka’s most focused construction, interior products, lighting, power and energy exhibition - the ’Construction Power and Energy Expo 2024’. The Exhibition is sch

’Lourdes Aurudu Udawa 2024’ was held recently at the Basilica Church in Tewatte, Ragama. The event was organised by the Church Sunday school. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Citizens of People’s Struggle staged a protest outside the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) calling for a proper investigation into the statement made by former President Maithripala Sirisena over the Easter Sunday bomb attacks. Pix by Prade

The ’City Pet Animal Hospital’, Pelawatta branch, celebrated their third anniversary of compassionate care and dedication to pets under the theme ’Happy Life’. Several programms such as the rabies vaccination programme, the cats and dogs fash

UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene presents prizes to the winners of various competitions held during the New Year celebrations organized by the Awariwatte Night Bazar Traders’ Association together with the Katunayake Police Station yesterday (Apr

An exhibition of vintage stamps and coins organized by Sri Lanka Independent Philatelic Association was launched yesterday (26) at the Public Library and will be held until Sunday (28). Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

As a precautionary measure to control the mosquitoes, the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has taken steps to start fogging and other preventive steps targeting the vulnerable areas in the Colombo municipality.

The passing out parade of a team of 100 police personnel who underwent special training at the Katukurunda STF camp to go after criminals operating in the Western and Southern Provinces was held with the participation of Public Security Minister Tira

President Ranil Wickremesinghe unveiled the epitome of luxury: ’ITC Ratnadipa Colombo’ - featuring Sri Lanka’s inaugural sky bridge ’AHASA ONE’, soaring 100m above ground. Pix by Pradeep Dilruskshana

Japan Provides USD 3 million through the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) to strengthen inland fisheries and improve rural livelihoods in Sri Lanka. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Civil Society Organizations demands an ambitious Global Plastic Treaty, at Ottawa, Canada. Ahead of the Plastics Treaty negotiations in Ottawa, Canada this week, activists walked in the streets to demand a just Treaty for people and planet free from

Iranian President Dr. Ebrahim Raisi arrives at the Katunayake Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo. He came to Sri Lanka to inaugurate a power and irrigation project and five cooperation agreements were signed between the two countries in th

The Iranian President, Dr. Ebrahim Raisi, and President Ranil Wickremesinghe held one-on-one discussions, followed by a bilateral meeting between representatives of both nations at the Presidential Secretariat this eveining. Pix by President Media

Security in Colombo was beefed up this morning due to arrival of the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Ebrahim Raisi. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Wild elephants crossing the road at Tissamaharama in search of food and water in the current dry weather. Some elephants were searching for food amidst the garbage dumped by the people. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Palu fruit (Manilkara hexandra), which has a unique sweetness, being sold in Colombo on the road leading to Borelasgamuwa. Palu fruit trees usually grow in tropical and temperate forests. Pictures show a person who loves the sweetness of Palu fruits

Devotees at the Pillewa Bodhiraja Temple and Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya are seen taking part in religious observances on Bak Full Moon Poya Day which falls today. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

A family New Year celebration was held recently at the Seethawaka Miracle Nature Resort in Avissawella. Several New Year games were held at the resort. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Union of All Ceylon School Development Officers March towards Ministry of Education, Battaramulla, demanding inclusion into teaching service. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

The Collective of Pensioners’ Associations staged a protest outside the Public Administration Ministry today, advocating for various demands, including the rectification of pension anomalies. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

On April 21, 2024, Maldivian expatriates living in Sri Lanka exercised their democratic right by casting their votes in the Parliamentary Election of the Maldives. The polling station, established at the Maldivian High Commission in Colombo, welcomed

People commemorated victims of the Easter Sunday terror attacks at a cemetery in Katuwapitiya today, marking the 5th anniversary of the Easter Sunday bomb attacks. Over 260 were killed in the blasts which targeted three churches and three luxury hote

The Ceylon Federation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)’s inaugural ceremony was held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) with the presence of distinguished guests from both local and international sphere

Prayers were offered at the St. Anthony’s Shrine, Kochchikade, led by the Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, to mark the fifth anniversary of the Easter Sunday bomb attacks and in commemoration of those whose lives were l

Senior Presidential Advisor and UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene participated in a New year celebration in Biyagama today while he also met party activists to dicuss on future programmes including the May Day rally. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

President Ranil Wickremesinghe visited the Ambewela Dairy Farm, equipped with state-of-the-art technology, this morning to assess its progres. Pix by President media

The Ruhunu Maha Kataragam Dewalaya began a cultural dance event ’’The Rythms of Sri Lanka’’ for locals and tourists which will be held during every weekend. This event will help provide funds for the Apeksha Cancer Hospital in Maharagama. The

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