A protest was held by the Joint Committee of Government Executive Officers in front of the Finance Ministry, demanding the immediate approval of the Cabinet Paper related to the promotion of departmentalized Executive Officers. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Amidst the bustling tourist scene in Sri Lanka, a heartwarming sight unfolds at the Gangaramaya Temple as a tourist feeds an elephant. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

A religious ceremony was conducted at Gangaramaya Temple in Hunupitiya to commemorate President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s birthday. Senior members of the UNP took part in the religious observances. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

The ‘Women Plus Bazaar 2024’ exhibition organized with the aim of empowering Sri Lankan women at Beira Lake Atrium and L2 Atrium in ONE GALLEFACE has become a center of attraction these days. The event is jointly organized by the Embassy of Egypt

Devotees are seen engaged in religious activities at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya to mark the Medin Poya Day, this morning. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

An exhibition of vintage stamps organized by Sri Lanka Independent Philatelic Association was launched today (22) at the Public Library in Colombo. Several rare stamps and other vintage coins are exhibited and sold at this exhibition, which will be h

A ceremony was held at Independence Square to mark the 72nd death anniversary of Sri Lanka’s first Prime Minister, the late D. S. Senanayake, today. UNP Deputy Leader and Presidential Advisor Ruwan Wijewardene, Former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya, Vener

Kedella Construction Expo, the premier build and architecture tradeshow 2024, was launched at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) while making a dream home a reality. During the exhibition, people can buy tiles, solar syst

People in urban areas of Colombo engage in their work during daytime despite the hot weather. Some labourers at their workplace in Colombo today during the hot weather conditions. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Five persons from the People’s Struggle Movement staged a protest in front of the Central Bank today demanding an increase in public and private sector salaries compared to the Central Bank salary increase. A large number of security personnel were

A group of women staged a silent protest outside the Health Ministry today advocating swift justice and protection for children and women. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

President Ranil Wickremesinghe payed floral tribute to late Minister Gamini Dissanayake on his 82nd birth anniversary today. The sons of late Minister MP Mayantha Dissanayake and former Minister Navin Dissanayake were also present. Pic by Pradeep Dil

The Medical Faculty Students’ Union (MFSU) staged a protest in front of the Health Ministry today demanding that responsible authorities withdraw the decision to sell the Homagama Hospital, which is attached to the Medical Faculty of the Sri Jayewa

A new alliance titled Humane Peoples’ Alliance under the leadership of former Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) General Secretary MP Dayasiri Jayasekara was launched today at the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute (LKI). Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi.

Containers were queued at the Colombo Port due to the trade union action by the Customs Officers’ Union which hampered the clearing of containers. Pix by Nisal Baduge

A street drama titled ’’Sura Baba Komasaris’’ took place in front of the Excise Department. It depicted public sentiments and called on the authorities to refrain from collecting Rs. 6780 million in taxes. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Our sister papers Daily Lankadeepa and the Sunday Lankadeepa won the ’Most Popular Newspaper’ award for the 18th consecutive year at the ‘SLIM- KANTAR Peoples Award 2024’ being held at the Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte.

A special operation under the ’Yukthiya’ initiative was launched today and Inspector General of Police Deshabandu Tennakoon, STF Commandant Senior DIG Warun Jayasundara and several other senior police officers attended the official team send-off

’’Satharawa Deepani’’ an event hosted by Minister of Transport and Media, Bandula Gunawardena, aimed to award scholarships to school children and honour actors of movies he has produced, was held at the BMICH on March 16, 2024, with the parti

Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga in conversation with SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa at a Bleedgood project launch on Thursday. However, other possible allies seem to be absent.

People in urban areas of Colombo engaged in work during the daytime despite the hot weather. Some labourers were also transporting goods in Pettah to earn their living, persevering the the heat.

“Construction Expo 2024” organized by the Ceylon Institute of Builders (CIOB) will be held from March 15 to 17 at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Hall at the BMICH. This is an excellent opportunity for new product sourcing, networki

A programme was held by Vega Innovations to convert fuel-burning vehicles, including three-wheelers, to electric at the eShift Charging Station in Colombo 7. Transport Minister Bandula Gunawardana participated in the event. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

LankaPay announced the sixth edition of LankaPay Technnovation Awards - Sri Lanka’s pioneering and the only payment technology innovation awards to recognize the Payment Technology innovators.

A noteworthy achievement in dental care in Sri Lanka was revealed with the latest endeavor from Dantaja Premium Dental Chambers – the introduction of ’Dantaja on Wheels’, our mobile medical clinic. This significant event took place at the estee

The Port City Colombo today marked a significant milestone with the ground-breaking ceremony for its premier business park, the Business Centre. CHEC Port City Colombo Ltd., said the event transcends a simple building construction – it signifies th

Newly appointed British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Andrew Patrick visited the Gangaramaya Temple today to invoke blessings on his new appointment. During the visit, Deputy Incumbent of the temple Ven. Dr. Kirinde Assaji Thera presented the High C

The Joint Health Workers’ Union (JHWU) today staged a protest in front of Colombo National Hospital (CNH) demanding government resolve their pending trade union requests including allowances. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

A silent protest was held in front of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) over the steep salary hikes given to its employees. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

The 2024 Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Day was held yesterday at the Galle Face, grounds with the participation of diplomatic missions of member countries, partner states and a large number of school students from all provinces of the island. T