Ramadan Bazaar 2023 kicked off in Colombo yesterday at the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre (SLECC) in view of the upcoming Eid festival. The event is open from 12 noon to 12 midnight and will come to a close today. The event features a wide range of products, including textiles, gifts, electrical appliances and local confectionery at affordable prices. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
The Hi Life exhibition was unveiled today at the Cinnamon Lakeside in Colombo with a rare collection of haute couture from India’s top designers. In this exhibition there are weaves’ traditional techniques with contemporary styles creating unique and stunning pieces that are coveted around the world. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
Oil anointing ceremonies were held throughout the country this morning. Pictures shows oil anointing ceremonies that were held at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo and Bellanwila Temple. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe and Pradeep Dilrukshana
People are seen queued up to catch the first available bus to travel to their hometowns, are made to wait patiently at the Bastian Mawatha Bus Station in Colombo, before the new year’s dawn. Additional buses are added to facilitate the commuters. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
People were seen buying clay pots to boil milk and prepare milk rice for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year day. The New Year is celebrated with boiling milk in a clay pot symbolizing prosperity, as milk spills over from all sides of the pot. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
The ’Kavili Kade, where the customers can avail their New Year sweetmeats, was inaugurated at the Mt. Lavinia Hotel today. Former Colombo Mayoress Rosy Senanayake is seen at the event as the chief guest greeting well-known culinary expert Publis Silva. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
Sri Lanka–India Naval Exercise (SLINEX) -23 came to a successful conclusion in the Colombo seas yesterday. Commenced on 03rd April, SLINEX -23 marked yet another milestone in maritime cooperation between the two neighboring countries. SLINEX provides an opportunity for the navies of two countries to share their experiences and best practices in various aspects of naval operations
Catholics devotees in Sri Lanka are taking part in religious observances today in view of Good Friday, the day the Lord Jesus Christ was crucified at Calvary. Picture shows devotees of the Wella Missam in Wattala taking part in a procession in observance of Good Friday. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
A luxury motor vehicle met with an accident on Galle road opposite Temple Trees early this morning. The motorist reportedly lost control of the vehicle which toppled and caught fire. Two fire trucks were dispatched to douse the fire while the driver and a passenger have been taken to the Kollupitiya Police Station.
“Faxian Charity Fund” with the participation of Buddhist devotees and Buddhist temples in China donated dry rations to low-income families at the Gangaramaya temple today. Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardane participated in the event. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
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