Anil Pannilage, the founder of the Sunleaf Group in Sri Lanka was awarded the honorary doctorate degree of Doctor of Business Administration at the graduation ceremony of the American National Business University, which was held recently in a grand manner at the Dubai Crown Plaza Hotel.
The Sri Lanka Air Force under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana together with the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Peradeniya and Central Environment Authority instigated the seventh wave of seed bombing at Wattegama Kebilitta Government Forest Reserve in the Siyamblanduwa Divisional Secretariat.
Oram Dental Center, Sri Lanka’s leading dental material, medical and diagnostic device supplier and dental health care provider opened its new office at No 92, Pepiliyana Road Nedimala, Dehiwala yesterday. Former minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam attended the opening as the chief guest. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
A program was organised jointly by the Lions Club of Seeduwa, Lions Club of Colombo, National Development Bank, Bahiraha Farms and Sun Shine Ltd to mark the White Cane Safety Day in Seeduwa. A clinic for visually challenged, an empowerment program were held while dry rations were also distributed to those who are visually challenged during the event. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
A passing out parade of one more elite batch of 19 highly-trained Officers and 595 Other Ranks of Sri Lanka Army’s Special Forces Regiment, upon completion of their intensive nine-month long Training Courses No - 52 and 53 was held on Saturday (29) during a thrilling ceremony at the Special Forces Training School (SFTS) at Maduruoya.
The Inter University Students’ Federation (IUSF) today staged a protest in front of the Terrorost investigation unit at Narahenpita, demanding the release of Ven. Galwewa Siridhamma Thera and convenor Wasantha Mudalige, who were detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA). They claimed that the Buddhist monk was infected with dengue and no proper treatment was given to him. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi
The Trade Union Collective Centre (TUCC) and the Combined People’s Movement today staged a protest rally at the Philip Gunawardena Playground in Colombo, over the unjustice faced by the people who were involved in democratic Aragalaya at the Galle Face Green. They demanded to release those who were arrested during the protests. Pix by Nisal Baduge
The National Water Supply & Drainage Board (NWSDB) has organized the International Water Conference (IWC) from December 10-16, at the newly constructed world class residential training and conferencing centre with the state-of-the-art ’Cewas’ located at Ratmalana, aiming to attract around 600 local and international water professionals to the conference. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
Investment Promotion State Minister Dilum Amunugma made a special site visit to the Port City today (27) and said the Gazette notification stipulating the laws and regulations pertaining to the Colombo Port City Development Project will be issued in a couple of days. He said Sri Lanka is benchmarking with global standards and in the process of promoting and ease of doing business, thereby making Port City another Dubai or Singapore.
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardene today visited crop plantations maintained under the Food Security Committee at Kethumathi Viharaya in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte. He distributed dry rations and stationaries among schoolchildren. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
The launching event of the ’Akshara’ live concert held today in Colombo with the participation of talented veterans such as Shirley Waijayantha, Kumarasiri Pathirana, Asanga Priyamantha Peiris and Chandrasena Hettiarachchi. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
People’s Protest against State Repression today engaged in a signature campaign to hand over a collective proposal to the government to take immediate action against the violation of fundamental rights of the protesters and demand the release of those who were arrested during the Aragalaya. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
Indians have celebrated Diwali as earthen oil lamps and dazzling lights lit up homes and streets across the country to mark the Hindu festival that symbolises the victory of light over darkness. Diwali, which is a national holiday across India, is typically celebrated by socialising and exchanging gifts with family and friends. Many light earthen oil lamps or candles and fireworks are set off as part of the celebrations. (Daily Mail)
A walk and vehicle parade was organised in support of our Cricket Team for the World Cup 2022, commenced from the Abans Head Office, Colombo 3 this morning. The parade featured creative acts and vehicles graphically decorated under a universal cricket theme. The parade concluded at the Independence Square. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
The MIREKA Tower, the Commercial Building of Havelock City, was opened by President Ranil Wickremesinghe today. Havelock City Pvt Limited Chairman Ajit Jayaratne, Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company, Pravir Samarasinghe, Director Mildred Tao Ong, Former Minister Sagala Rathnayaka and Colombo Mayoress Rosy Senanayaka are also participated. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
South Asia’s fastest man Yupun Abeykoon singed an agreement with the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) as brand ambassador during a media briefing held in Colombo today to announce the 2022 edition of SLIM SME Development Awards (SMEDA).
The 12th Defense Services Games, where the three armed services engage in sportsmanship, ceremonially commenced at the Sri Lanka Army Indoor Stadium in Panagoda with the gracious presence of Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne.
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