Scenic sunset...

The sunset has long been a major attraction in the tropical island of Sri Lanka, especially for tourists. This scenic sunset was captured in Beruwala, Sri Lanka, on September 13. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

President in Beruwala...

President Ranil Wickremesinghe participated in a rally in Beruwala on September 13, 2024, where he announced that the ban on vehicle imports will be fully lifted by February 2025. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

The Motor Show 2024

The Motor Show 2024 was launched today (13) at the BMICH. A collection of modern electric vehicles as well as very old vehicles are displayed at the exhibition which will run till Sunday (15). Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Billionaire completes first private spacewalk

A billionaire and an engineer have become the first non-professional crew to perform one of the riskiest manoeuvres in space - a spacewalk.

Ethnicity, religion won't shape Presidential election

President Ranil Wickremesinghe who participated in an election rally in Sainda-Marudu today said that ethnicity and religion has nothing to do with the Presidential election. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Lankadeepa bags 'Most Popular Newspaper’ award

Our sister paper Lankadeepa was crowned the ’Most Popular Newspaper’ for the year 2024 at the CALIN Popular Awards ceremony held at Waters Edge today. Here Associate Features Editor of the Daily Lankadeepa Chaminda Munasinghe receiving the award.

IUSF protests

A protest organsied by the Inter-University Student’s Federation (IUSF) was held in front of the Fort Railway Station against government policies affecting higher education and the rising cost of living. Pix by Nisal Baduge

“Dividena Ranaviru”

The “Dividena Ranaviru” National Conference organized by SJB was held at the Sugathadasa Stadium under the patronage of Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Celebrating World Physiotherapy Day

Marking the World Physiotherapy Day which fell on September 8, the College of Physiotherapists organised a scientific session and a workshop today, September 9 at the lecture hall of the National Hospital in Colombo. During the celebration, consultant doctors and senior physiotherapists addressed the gathering and shared practical lessons. Pics by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Travelling History Museum in Mannar

The Travelling History Museum is currently underway at the Mannar Town Hall till September 11. The museum explores historical narratives in Mannar and its people affected by the civil war, recollection of memories, history through stamps, significance of Mannar, exploring various cuisine, similarities between Tamil and Sinhala letters among other important features. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Wide range of goods in exhibit

Aluth Pola, a pop-up fundraiser organized by Justice for Animals Sri Lanka, held an exhibition featuring a wide range of goods, including handcrafted jewelry, second-hand books, home-cooked meals, artisanal bread, sweets, drinks and more.

Ranil at Jaffna rally

President Ranil Wickremesinghe attended an election rally in Jaffna, urging voters in the North to cast their votes freely and without undue influence. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Ranil at Morawaka...

President Ranil Wickremesinghe is pictured here chatting with some men in a bakery after an election rally in Morawaka today (September 6, 2024). Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.

EDEX Mid Year Expo 2024 launched

The ’EDEX Mid Year Expo 2024’ was launched at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conferance Hall (BMICH) today while becoming one of Sri Lanka’s largest education exhibition and job fair and will continue till Sunday (8). Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Postal voting continues...

As postal voting continues, personnel from the Sri Lanka Air Force casting their votes at the Air Force Headquarters in Colombo. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Doctors protest...

Doctors affiliated to the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) staged a protest outside the Health Ministry, denouncing the government’s suppression of health trade unions. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

SJB unveils manifesto, economic blueprint

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) unveiled its manifesto and economic blueprint. Presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa, along with the SJB’s economic team, presented their vision for a more inclusive and equitable Sri Lanka. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Ranil in Mahiyanganaya...

President Ranil Wickremesinghe participated in a rally in Mahiyangana today where he said NPP would become the main opposition after the presidential election. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Jaffna market in full swing

The public market of Jaffna bustling with trading, particularly with the demand for the traditional and famous Palmyrah products. Pix by Samantha Perera

Waiting for passports...

People were seen waiting outside the Immigration and Emigration Department even in the rain to obtain their passports. Recently, the Immigration Department had limited the issuing of passports due to a shortage of blank passports and also as step to introduce new electronic passports. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Marking 73rd anniversary

President Ranil Wickremesinghe, together with the SLFP Nimal Siripala de Silva faction, waves at party members during a ceremony to mark the Sri Lanka Freedom Party’s 73rd anniversary today. Pix Waruna Wanniarachchi

Deva Dutha perahera...

The Deva Dutha Perahera of the Rathna Sri Ghanarama Pothgul Viharaya was held recently with the blessings of Ven. Sivuralumulle Sumanarathne Thera of the temple. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Customs destroy counterfeit cigarettes

Sri Lanka Customs today destroyed a large quantity of counterfeit cigarettes seized from many smuggling attempts through the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) during the first half of this year. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Annual Perahera of Puwakpitiya Temple

The 48th annual Perahera of the Puwakpitiya Temple in Maharagama was held yesterday. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Namal's manifesto launched...

Election manifesto of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) presidential candidate Namal Rajapaksa was launched today. Namal is presenting a copy of the manifesto to former president and SLPP leader Mahinda Rajapaksa. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Long queues for on-arrival visa at BIA

Long queues were witnessed at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today for on-arrival visas. Sri Lanka is yet to revert to the previous visa approval and issuing system after the Supreme Court ordered the suspension of the VFS-led system.

President's rally at Chilaw

Independent Presidential candidate Ranil Wickremesinghe at a rally in Chillaw on September 1, 2024 where he said that the Katunayake expressway will be extended upto Chilaw if he is elected President. Pic by Pradeep Pathirana

For better safety of pedestrians

The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) removes branches of trees which could be a threat to pedestrians on Main Street in Colombo. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

President at Trincomalee

President Ranil Wickremesinghe participated in a rally in Trincomalee on August 31, 2024. Former municipal councilor of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress and several UNP stalwarts joined to express their support for the President. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

President in Ja-Ela…

Independent presidential candidate Ranil Wickremesinghe attended an election rally in Ja-Ela on August 30, 2024. During the rally, President Wickremesinghe was seen in conversation with former MPs Harin Fernando and Ruwan Wijewardene. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana