An event was held to brief the media on the ’Jaffna International Trade Fair 2024’, a transformative annual event that will take place from January 19th to 21st, 2024, under the theme ’’Your Gateway to the North, on Tuesday in Colombo. The ev

Police fired tear gas and used water cannons at the teachers’ and principals’ union members who staged a protest near Palam Thuna Junction in Pelawatta today. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

An exhibition of paintings was held and new library opened at 181/B, Grama Niladari Piyasa, Thalwatte, Ragama to mark World’s Children’s Day. Several performances were held with the participation of children from the ’Susirith Lama Samajaya’.

A charming six-bedroom manor believed to have been a refuge for King Charles II during his escape from the Civil War has hit the market for £3.25million.

Palestine Ambassador to Sri Lanka Dr. Zuhair M.H. Zaid is seen in tears while discussing the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the civilian deaths by Israeli forces. The Ambassador met religious leaders at the Embassy today who had called on him to offer

The Joint Committee of Government Executive Officers’ today staged a protest march from Independence Square to the Public Administration Ministry, demanding the government grant promotions to all parallel executive services and provide sufficient s

Due to increased electricity bills, fuel prices and the difficulties of bearing the burden of living, the Alliance of Railway Trade Unions today held a protest in front of the railway headquarters, demanding a minimum allowance of Rs. 20,000. Pix by

The Navaratri festival was celebrated at the Mayurapathi Sri Badrakali Temple Wellawatte yesterday with a colourful ceremony. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

The United National Party (UNP) held its convention at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe. The convention also saw the participation of UNP leaders, members and supporters. Pix by Pradeep D

The annual wildlife photography and the wildlife art exhibition organised by the Young Zoologists’ Association of Sri Lanka was launched at the National Museum and will be open for public from 9am to 6pm on Saturday (21) and Sunday (22). Pix by Kit

UNP seniors including General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara, Chairman Vajira Abeywardena and Chief Executive Officer Shamal Senarath discuss something while preparations are underway in the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium for the party’s convention wh

The National Engineering and Technology Exhibition ’’techno-2023’’ was launched today at BMICH, Colombo under the patronage of Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena. The Exhibition will be open from 9 am to 9 pm until October 22nd. Pix by Kithsir

Sri Lanka Youth Captain and member of the Sri Lanka Emerging Squad Shevon Daniel of St. Joseph’s College, Colombo won the Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year for 2023 at the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association Under-19 Schools Cricket Awards held at

In the wake of SLC confirming that Angelo Mathews will join the Sri Lanka squad in India, Dasun Shanaka who was ruled out from the team over an injury was seen in a practice session at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow ahead of the game against the Nether

The Havelock City Mall was opened today by Chairman of the Havelock City Pvt. Limited, Ajith Jayaratne. The Board of Directors of Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC, Pravir Samarasinghe, Mildred Tao Ong, Rohini Nanayakkara and Ben Tao also participated. Th

Sri Lanka Journalists for Global Justice held a protest and handed over a petition to the UN office in Colombo calling for a ceasefire in Palestine, protection of human rights and ending the Israeli occupation in Palestine through a political settlem

An environmental organization staged a protest in front of the Colombo Fort railway station today, urging the authorities to take sustainable remedies to save the lives of elephants in Sri Lanka. The demonstrators held banners of elephants that had d

Large numbers of injured people are brought into Shifa Hospital in Gaza City after an Israeli attack on the courtyard of al-Ahli Arab Hospital last night. Pix courtesy-Al Jazeera

A sextuplet birth (five boys and one girl) was reported last Sunday (15) from the Castle Street Hospital for Women, Colombo. All six infants were born between 12.16 a.m. and 12.18 a.m. last morning after a cesarean section.

A protest was held in front of the United Nations (UN) head office in Colombo today, demanding to free Palestine, to stop the genocide and to free all war prisoners. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

’Youth for Change’ staged a protest in Colombo today over several demands including authorities to repeal Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA). Protestors also urged the government to break free from the IMF grip. Pix Waruna Wanniarachchi

The 2023 Grade Five scholarship exam was held this morning. Children were running like birds to their parents near schools this afternoon as the burden of the exams was relieved from their minds. Pix By Kithsiti De Mel

The highly anticipated Photography Equipment Trade Fair, the largest of its kind in Sri Lanka, commenced yesterday at BMICH in Colombo. This exciting event offers photography enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire all the necessary equipment with spe

A foreign tourist who came to Sri Lanka is walking at Independence Square in Colombo on October 13, 2023. Provisional data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows that the number of tourists who visited Sri Lanka in the first w

Friends of Palestine - Sri Lanka, a pro-Palestine local organization held a ptotest in front of the Davatagaha Mosque calling for peace in the Gaza Strip and for Israel to stop hostilities which began on October 8. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

The Associations of Tour Guides and Tour Drivers who visit Sri Lanka along with Israeli nationals held a peaceful protest at Independence Square urging the authorities to protect the Israeli nationals visiting Sri Lanka these days. Pix by Pradeep Pat

The New People’s Front held a demonstration in front of the United Nations office in Colombo demanding to protect the human rights of the civilians affected by the Israel-Palestine conflict. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Veteran actor Jackson Anthony was laid to rest at St. Peter & Paul’s Church in Ragama, with family members, relatives, artists, and a large crowd in attendance on Thursday (12). Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

A professional discussion was held on the draft Constitution at the Foundation Institute. President’s Counsel Romesh de Silva, President’s Counsel and Constitutional Lawyer Manohara R. De Silva, President’s Counsel Sanjeeva Jayawardena, Preside