The Black July was observed today by the members of the Equal Rights Organization in front of the Fort Railway Station under the theme ’’No need of another Black July’’. A cultural event was also held to educate the public during the event. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi
St. Joseph’s College cruised through to the second round of the Dialog Schools Rugby League tournament with a convincing 35 points to 20 win over St. Anthony’s College in their final league encounter played at Havelock Park yesterday. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
A Bodhi Pooja was held at Gangarama Temple in Hunupitiya today on invoke blessing for actor Jackson Anthoney who is in a critical condition following recent accident. Minister of Media Bandula Gunawardene and several artists participated at the event. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
Sri Lanka Navy, as it has been the practice, is lending its helping hand to devotees who are engaged in foot pilgrimage, known as ‘Paada Yaathra’ along the route from the entrance of Kumana National Park to Kumbukkan Oya. The traditional foot pilgrimage marches from Jaffna to Sella Kataragama annually, with the participation of many devotees.
SATHOSA has opened a new outlet to facilitate the people living in the Batuwatta area in Ragama last Saturday with the patronage of Consumer Affairs Minister Nalin Fernando. This was incidentally the 445th outlet comes under the SATHOSA chain of supermarkets. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
Stamps, currency notes and coins are sold and exhibitied at the public library lobby in Colombo until tomorrow. Ceylon and Sri Lanka mint and used stamps, first day covers, souvenir sheets, stamps and postal stamps, currency notes, coins and many more are on display at the lobby. The exhibition is conducted by the Sri Lanka Independent Philatelic Association. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) today launched a pilot program to allocate a separate lane for bicycle users, as there is a considerable increase in the use of push bicycles due to the current fuel and transport issues. Colombo Mayor Rosy Senanayake also took part in the event. Pix by Nisal Baduge
After an announcement from the government about the risk that people may have to face, if they fail not get the COVID vaccines properly as advised by health experts, people are seen at the vaccination centre at the Viharamanadevi park to get their booster vaccine roll-out. Pix by Nisal Baduge and Pradeep Pathirana
Following a request by the Power and Energy Minister, three-wheelers are seen registering at their respective area police stations to get one nominated filling station for refueling. The three wheelers have to be registered at police stations before July 31. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
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