Sri Lanka Twins Organization (SLTO), which is the first and only organization for twins, will stage a Global Twins Day festival from July 24 to 31 with the participation of 4,000 twin and non-twin participants and foreign delegates. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
The driver of a fuel bowser was rescued from the waters of Baththuluoya on the Chilaw-Puttalam Road after the vehicle crashed through the railing of a bridge and plunged into the water. The bowser had drifted about 100m in the Baththuluoya after the accident. Pix by Hiran Priyankara
A religious program was held yesterday at the Kali Amman Kovil in Mutwal to mark the 13th year since the disappearance of journalist Prageeth Ekneligoda. His wife Sandya Ekneligoda and other family members were present at the event. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
More than 300 donors attended the blood donation camp representing various Regiments in the Panagoda Army Cantonment which was held at the Panagoda Bodhi Rajaramaya (Army Temple) today under the direction of the Commander of the Security Forces Headquarters (West) Major General Deepal Pussella. Pix by Nisal Baduge
E.A.S.E. Foundation, in collaboration with a dedicated group of software developers, from Yaala Labs has created a Sinhala language communication app called ’Kathakaramu’ with the potential to transform the lives of non-speaking individuals. The App was launched at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute today. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel
A three-day exhibition of vintage stamps, coins, currency notes and first-day covers was commenced on Friday at the Public Library in Colombo. The exhibition will be held till today (22). The event was organized by the Sri Lanka Independent Philatelic Association. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA), Sri Lanka Federation of University Teachers’ Associations (SLFUTA) together with number of other organizations today staged a protest in front of the Presidential Secretariat, demanding the government to reverse its decision to impose tax policies. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
The 100th anniversary of the All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama (ACJU) was held yesterday (19) at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), Colombo. President Ranil Wickremesinghe was invited as the chief guest at the event, and he invited the Muslim community to join hands with the Social Justice Commission to find solutions to the issues facing the Muslim community. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
The United National Party (UNP) has paid the deposits for the Matara district LG elections. Electorate organisers visited the Election Commission in Matara this morning, led by Gayan Sanjeewa, the District Leader and Dinouk Colombage, the Akuressa electorate organiser
A program was initiated and launched by Transcend Drive (Pvt) Ltd. to promote the country’s rich culture among visiting foreigners. Therefore, with the anticipated resurgence in tourist arrivals, an initiative has been taken to conduct a carefully curated cultural show on weekly basis for the benefit of the foreigners and expat community alike.
A survey report on the issues faced by the indigenous community in Sri Lanka compiled by the Institute for Policy Alternatives was unveiled yesterday and Vedda Chief Uruwarige Wannila Attho with other people from the indigenous community participated in the ceremony. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
Police fired tear gas and used water cannons to disperse the Inter University Students Federation (IUSF) protestors at St. Anthony’s Road Kollupitiya this evening. Due to protests, the Duplication Road in Kollupitiya has been closed to motor traffic. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
Officers from the Dam street police station today conducted their biannual inspection. The inspection team headed by SSP Central Colombo Lalith Leelaratne. The dam street police OIC CI Ajith Peduruarachchi accompanied the routine inspection team. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
A delegation of the Community Party of China announced the donation of 1,000 solar generators to Sri Lanka to tide over the current electricity crisis. Yesterday, Vice Minister Chen Zhou of the International Department of the party made a symbolic donation of a few generators to the representatives of the key political parties in Colombo after a briefing session on the National Congress of China.
A kite festival was organized yesterday (15) on the occasion of Thaipongal day at Udayasuriyan beach in Velvettithurai, Jaffna. This kite festival is held at the same time as Thaipongal day every year. Thousands of people had come to watch the kite festival. The organizers of the festival gave gold gifts to the first, second and third winners of the kite flying competition. Pix by Romesh Madushanka
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