Abolish taxes - FUTA

The Federation of University Teachers’ Associations (FUTA) today staged a protest in front of the University Grants Commission (UGC) against the huge government tax imposed on people and against the allegations levelled at Ruhuna University Deputy Vice Chancellor Prof. Sujeewa Amarasena. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Devram Vihara perahera parades the streets

The Medin Maha Perahera conducted by the Sri Devram Maha Viharaya in Pannipitiya paraded the streets on Saturday night. Pix by Nisal Baduge

’’Kedella Construction Expo 2023’’

The exhibition ’’Kedella Construction Expo 2023’’ organized by the Asia Exhibitions and Conventions (Pvt) Ltd was launched today and will be held until Sunday (29) from 10.00 am to 9.00 pm at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) Colombo. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Hands off judges…

A group of lawyers staged a protest in front of the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today urging the authorities not to interfere with the judiciary. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

‘Crafting Ceylon’ exhibition at BMICH

With the aim of providing overseas market opportunities for Sri Lankan handicraft products, a ’’Crafting Ceylon’’ export-oriented design development Exhibition held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) today. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Another electric bike launched

Managing Director of Abans Group Behman Pestonjee and Yadea Sales Director Southeast Asia Division Alex opened the Yadea electric bike at their flagship showroom in Peliyagoda today. A truck was pulled by the Yadea electric bike to show its strength during the launch. The bike will be sold for less than Rs. 550,000 and save a lot of money on fuel. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

71st death anniversary of DS Senanayake commemorated

The 71st death anniversary of late Prime Minister D. S. Senanayake, the Father of the Nation, was commemorated at Independence Square today (22) under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

designer’s wedding show 2023

The designer’s wedding show 2023 was held at Hilton Hotel in Colombo last night. The Celebrity Designer Wedding Show first took place in 2009 and continued annually until it was disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic. This year marks the first Celebrity Designer Wedding Show since the pandemic and is also the first time the show joins hands with the Indira Cancer Trust. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

71st death anniversary of DS Senanayake

A mid-day meal was provided to children of the Jinananda Children’s Development Centre in Wellawatte today to mark the 71st death anniversary of late Prime Minister D. S. Senanayake. His grandson, Rukman Senanayake and other family members were present at this occasion. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Parents protest against teachers

Parents were seen protesting at the Fort Railways station against the protest conducted by the teachers’ union. The parents claimed that the education of their children was not continued due to the COVID pandemic and protests. Therefore, the parents organized the protest against the teachers. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Protest against dissolution of Teachers' Transfer Board

Lanka Teachers Union today held a protest campaign in front of the Colombo Fort railway station based on several issues including the dissolution of the Teachers’ Transfer Board. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Premitha, Sagala visit Army Headquarters

State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon, accompanied by the Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to the President on National Security Sagala Rathnayake praised the services rendered by Sri Lanka Army troops during his maiden visit to the Army Headquarters situated in Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte.

Revise new tax policy...

The Entrepreneurs Struggle Movement today held a protest in front of the Central Bank, demanding the government revise the new tax policy. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Already celebrating…

Several people are seen in the Maradana area of Colombo celebrating the IMF’s approval of a loan facility. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Tharanga, Dilshan seal Legends League title for Asia Lions

Upul Tharanga and Tillakaratne Dilshan stitched a 100-run opening partnership as Asia Lions chased down a target of 148 with 23 balls to spare. They beat the defending champions, World Giants even after Jacques Kallis scored a fluent 78 to power World Giants to 147/4 in 20 overs.

Steady inflow of tourist arrivals..

A group of foreign tourists who came to Sri Lanka were seen walking through Independence Square in Colombo. Sri Lanka is currently witnessing a steady inflow of tourist arrivals for the month of March, with the arrivals crossing the 50,000 mark. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Remembering Gamini Dissanayake

The 81th memorial of late UNP strongman Gamini Dissanayake was held today. A floral tribute to the Gamini Dissanayake Statue at Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha, Colombo 7, was held by the family members and friends of the late parliamentarian. Pix Pradeep Dilrukshana

First TSP fertiliser shipment arrives

FAO Representative for Sri Lanka and the Maldives - Vimlendra Sharan, USAID Mission Director for Sri Lanka - Gabriel Grau, United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka - Julie Chung, Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera, Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture - Gunadasa Samarasinghe, Commissioner-General of the Department of Agrarian Development and Farmer Representative gracing the fertiliser handing over event. Pix by Nimal Siri Edirisingha

Holi in Colombo

The Indian community in Colombo celebrated the Holi festival at the Mount Lavinia Hotel. Indian High Commissioner Gopal Bagley was among those present. Pix by Easwaran Rutnam

NZ force SL to follow on in second test

New Zealand are on course for a clean sweep of their test series against Sri Lanka, with the tourists 113-2 following on, at stumps on day three of the second test at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, still 303 runs in arrears.

Royal rules!

Royal College emerged victorious over S. Thomas’ College by 181 runs to win the 144th Battle of the Blues and take home the Rt. Hon D.S. Senanayake Shield. Pix by Pradeed Dilrukshana

Engrossed in deep conversation

President Ranil Wickremesinghe and SJB MP Harsha De Silva were captured on film while in deep conversation at the Royal-Thomian big match yesterday. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Battle of the Blues

After three years of behind played behind closed doors, spectators young and old returned for the 144th Royal-Thomian encounter at the SSC ground. Seen here are some who attended the match today, along with some action photos. Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana

Future Minds Higher Educational Exhibition 2023

The Future Minds Higher Educational and Career Exhibition 2023 was launched today at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH). The exhibition will be held until Sunday (19) and organized by the Junior Old Boys Association of Nalanda College, Colombo in collaboration with the Government. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Commandos pass out in Kudaoya

The Commando Regiment (CR) of the Army during a glittering ceremony welcomed their new 265 ‘Maroon Berets’ and 85 ‘Long Range Patrol’ (LRP) men of the latest well-trained batches during a ceremonial Passing-out Parade (PoP) at Kudaoya Commando Regiment Training School (CRTS) yesterday. Army Commander Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage graced the event as the chief guest.

FUTA against new tax policy

The Federation of University Teachers Associations (FUTA) today held a protest in front of the University of the Visual and Performing Arts, demanding the government revise the new tax policy and stop brutality against university students by the police. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Waiting with some hope...

A large number of people who came to their workplaces in Colombo had to put in a lot of effort to get back home, as a number of trains were cancelled today due to the protest by the locomotive operators’ union. People are seen waiting for train at the Fort, Maradana, Dematagoda, Slave island Kollupitiya and other suburban railway stations with some hope. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Stop selling Insurance Corporation

The insurance workers’ union staged a protest in front of the insurance corporation, demanding government’s plan to sell the Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation be withdrawn. Pix Nisal Baduge

Bring down the spiraling CoL

Several trade unions shouted slogans holding placards during a protest organized by the National Trade Union Collective Centre (TUCC) in Borella. The unions placed several demands, including lowering cost of living, lowering taxes, and power tariffs. Pix by Pradeep Dilruskshana

Train commuters stranded...

Train commuters stranded today due to the ongoing multi-sectoral trade union action as limited number of trains were operational this morning. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe