Petition against air pollution…

A petition was handed over to the UN office in Colombo today by a group led by Lawyer Nuwan Bopage claiming that air pollution in Sri Lanka has been caused as a result of winds coming from the direction of India. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Colombo Shopping Festival kicks off

The Colombo Shopping Festival, which is held every year targeting the seasonal holidays, kicked off today at the BMICH. The premium trade fair displays an array of products at special discounted prices. It will continue till Friday (23). Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Christmas decorations

Several places in the Colombo city were seen adorned with lights and decorations ahead of the Christmas. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

75 years of Gampaha Ratnavali Girls’ school

On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Gampaha Rathnavali Girls’ school, a commemorative stamp and first-day cover were issued at the school. It was held under the patronage of the Transport and Highways Minister, Bandula Gunawardana and Principal, Ms. Hema Jayawardena. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja.

Cribs and nativity sets..

Cribs and nativity sets have become popular in Wattala, with predominantly Catholic population, showing a strong interest in these items during the Christmas season. A man is seen producing cribs at his residence in Wattala. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Tourists having fun near Nine Arch bridge

Tourists are having fun near Nine Arch bridge in Ella. These were among the tourists that have arrived giving some life to declining tourism industry in Sri Lanka. Pix Nisal Baduge

Argentina crowned champions after epic final

Argentina have won the 2022 World Cup after an extraordinary 3-3 thriller of a Final with France, as Kylian Mbappé scored a hat-trick to force Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria into victory on a penalty shoot-out.

Seized drug consignment brought to Colombo

Two local fishing trawlers filled with ICE and Heroin which were intercepted by the Navy along with six suspects following a special operation in coordination with the State Intelligence Service and Police Narcotic Bureau, brought to Colombo. The haul of illegal drugs included over 128kg and 327g of crystal methamphetamine (ICE) and 106kg and 474g of heroin. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Getting ready for Christmas

Christmas trees have become the centre of attraction with natural trees being stacked for sale along roadsides these days. The picture shows a customer picking out a tree to take home at Havelock Town. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Grade 5 scholarship exam

Grade five scholarship examination was held this morning countrywide examination centres. Students are seen entering in to the examination centers accompanied by their parents. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Cadet officers pass out in grand ceremony

President Ranil Wickremesinghe participated in the 97th Passing out Parade of the cadet officers of the Diyatalawa Military Academy today. Three hundred and fifty-one (351) cadet officers who completed their training at the Diyatalawa Military Academy were commissioned at the passing out ceremony. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Stamps, coins exhibition at Public Library

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 (18). The event was organized by the Sri Lanka Independent Philatelic Association. Several stamps and other vintage articles are also exhibited and sold at this exhibition. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

500 IT scholarships to study in the Philippines

A ceremony to award 500 scholarships to study Information Technology at a Philippine State University was held today with the participation of Sports and Youth Minister Roshan Ranasinghe and Rotary International President Jennifer Jones. The event was held at the Ministry of Sports this afternoon with the participation National Youth Services Council President Dr. Thiran De Silva and several other dignitaries.

Indian Navy Chief calls on General Silva

Chief of Naval Staff of Indian Navy Admiral R Hari Kumar who is in Sri Lanka called on the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Shavendra Silva.

Indian EV scooters launched in SL

While traditional combustion engines are becoming obsolete, fully electric 2-wheelers are rapidly replacing them. The OCAYA electric, in partnership with Douglas and Sons, was launched as Sri Lanka’s first-ever fully electric bike yesterday

Gangaramaya ’Podi Hamuduruwo’ turns 80

Hunupitiya Gangarama Temple’s Chief Incumbent Ven. Galboda Gnanissara Thera, better known as ’Podi Hamuduruwo’, celebrated his 80th birthday today (14). A series of events, including religious observances, have been organized at the Gangaramaya Temple to coincide with the birthday of the senior prelate. Packs of dry food were distributed among low-income families in the area. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Stop burdening schoolchildren

A protest was organized today at Maharagama against the soaring prices of school stationery and staged by Women for Freedom. A scene from the protest is shown in the picture. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Nature Photographer of the Year 2022

Majestic scenes in nature have been frozen in time courtesy of these breathtaking photographs. They have been honoured in the 2022 Nature Photographer of the Year awards, an annual contest that endeavours to ‘show the beauty of nature worldwide’.This year, the judges cherrypicked the winners from more than 20,000 entries from 96 countries around the globe. (Daily Mail)

Journalism Awards for Excellence 2021...

DailyMirror.lk was adjudged the best news/designed website of the year award at the Journalism Awards for Excellence 2021 held at the Mount Lavinia hotel tonight.Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

German Ambassador hands over new beat offices in Wilpattu

German Ambassador to Sri Lanka Holger Seubert handed over the completed beat office in Wilpattu National Park to Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) today. On behalf of German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), GIZ Sri Lanka- Supporting Wilpattu National Park and Influence Zone Management in Sri Lanka Project completed the constructions. Pix by Samantha Perera

Say 'No' to budget and tax policies

The Federation of University Teachers Association (FUTA) today staged a protest in front of the University Grants Commission (UGC) demanding the government with the theme ’Say no to oppressive budget and tax policies’. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Wildlife photography

An image of a 3-month-old lion cub falling out of a tree has been named the overall winner of this year’s Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards. As well as providing some light-hearted fun, organizers want to raise awareness around wildlife conservation. 10% of net revenue will be donated to the Whitley Fund for Nature -- a UK charity that supports conservation leaders working in their home countries across the Global South. (CNN)

Pollution still blankets Colombo

As the air quality in several districts deteriorated today compared to Sunday (11), according to the MBRO reports, the pictures taken of far-off areas from Lotus Tower are still gloomy. Pix courtesy - Daily Mirror Web

SJB Convention - 2022

Leader of Opposition and SJB leader Sajith Premadasa, SJB General Secretary Ranjith Maduma Bandara and Chairman Sarath Fonseka and other party seniors at the party convention today. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Ronaldo’s World Cup dreams end in floods of tears

Cristiano Ronaldo cries in the tunnel walking towards the dressing room after Portugal lost to Morocco in the Qatar 2022 quarter-finals. (Daily Mail)

Port city in progress

Sri Lankan workers are seen busy engaged in work in the port city project of Colombo which was constructed by Chinese company. The project is said to have cost US$15 billion in total comprising of residential areas, hospital, financial centre and an international school. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

SL Navy's ships anchored off the Galle Face Green to mark its 72nd Anniversary

Sri Lanka Navy which is held in high esteem as the First Line of Defence of the Nation is marking the organization’s 72nd Anniversary today (December 9). Accordingly capital ships of the Sri Lanka Navy are seen anchored off the Galle Face Green today to mark its 72nd Anniversary, giving the public an opportunity to have a glance at some of the major ships of the Sri Lanka Navy.

Stop privatising SLT....

A large number of Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) workers engaged in a protest outside the Colombo Fort Railway Station yesterday against privatising Telecom. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Give us relief!

Several Tread Unions and Multi-national Organizations jointly staged a protest in front of the Labour Office against the state repression and high cost of living. Pix Nimalsiri Edirisinghe.

47th annual SL school aquatic championship begins

The 47th annual Sri Lanka schools aquatic championship began today at Sugathadasa swimming pool, in the presence of Education Minister Susil Premajayantha. Offering a national platform for 5,000 children representing over 200 schools, the championship is organized by the Sri Lanka Schools Aquatic Sports Association and sponsored by Nestle Milo. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe