The Rotary Club of Colombo Metropolitan (RCCM) in partnership with the Italian Car Enthusiasts Club (ICEC) held their inaugural Car Rally yesterday at the Excel World Car Park. The charity rally had over 40 participants of all cars of all makes and models. The participants of the rally had a fun-filled day of driving with camaraderie.Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee of Pakistan General Sahir Shamshad Mirza NI (M) commended Sri Lanka’s efforts for its on-going recovery from its economic crisis, at a meeting held with the Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne, during his visit to the Defence Ministry at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte.
Sri Lanka China Friendship Association (SLCFA) today donated drugs worth 4 million to Apeksha Cancer Hospital and Children Hospital at the Ministry of Health. Ambassador of China to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong and Health Ministry Secretary S. Janaka Sri Chandraguptha, SLCFA president Ananda Goonatilleke were also present the occasion. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
A ’’Pin Anumodhana’’ ceremony to transfer merit to those killed in the earthquake in Turkey and Syria was held at the Gangaramaya temple, Colombo yesterday with the participation of Turkish Ambassador Demet Şekercioğlu, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry, Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake and other dignitaries. The event was preceded by Viharadikaari of the Gangaramaya Temple Ven. Dr Kirinde Assaji Thera. Pix by Nisal Baduge
A heartbreaking image from an earthquake-stricken city in Turkey shows a grieving father holding the hand of his dead daughter lying under the rubble of a razed apartment block.The devastating picture has emerged after two major earthquakes struck southern Turkey and northwestern Syria on Monday, followed by a third quake with a magnitude of 5.7 on Tuesday morning. (AFP)
The Alliance of Trade Unions and Mass Organization today held a protest outside the Sethsiripaya in Battaramulla urging the government to provide relief by reducing prices of goods and fuel. They also urged the government to repeal the PTA. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
A heated situation had arisen due to the police obstructing the protest held today near the entrance of the Maha Sangharatnaya Parliament. A protest was organized against the full enforcement of the 13th Constitutional Amendment and this heated situation occurred when the monks tried to march towards the Parliament through Polduwa intersection. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa graced the last day of the Gangarama Navam Perahara along with several dignitaries. Traditional drummers, dancers and whip-crackers added colour to the Perahera. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
In preparation for the upcoming Local Government elections, a seminar organised by the National People’s Power (NPP) targeting professionals, was held on Monday in Nugegoda under the patronage of NPP Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
President Ranil Wickremesinghe and former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa graced the first day of the Gangarama Navam Perahara today along with several dignitaries. Traditional drummers, dancers, and whip-crackers added colours to the Perahera. Pix by Nisal Baduge
An exhibition was held at the Archaeology Department premises in view of the 75th anniversary of independence with the participation of the National Museums Department, the Archaeology Department, and with the support of the Central Cultural Fund.
Hundred Buddhist monks of Amunukumbura Sri Bodhirukkarama Viharaya performed a ‘pindapatha charika’ (a walk to collect alms) from Batepola Junction to the temple this morning to mark the Navam Full Moon Poya Day. Siyane Shakthi Praja Sathkara Organisation organized the programme. Pix by Kushan Sangeeth Pathiraja
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