Navy lends helping hand to devotees engaged in ‘Paada Yaathra’

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.

New SATHOSA outlet inaugurated

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, currencies, coins exhibition

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

Protest against suppression...

A group of social activists staged a protest at Galle Face against suppression on protesters and arrest of protesters. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Separate lane for bicycle users

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

First home-grown electric car launched

Sri Lanka’s first home-grown fully electric car ’Moksha’ was launched today as the the most practical solution in the current technology transition phase towards a sustainable, carbon-neutral future. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Justice for Tamil prisoners murdered in 1983

A demonstration was held in front of the Welikada prison urging justice for the Tamil prisoners who were murdered in prison cells in 1983. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Demanding to dissolve parliament

The Trade Union Coordination Centre (TUCC) today staged a protest opposite the Fort Railway station under the theme ’’Allow new public opinion’ and demanded to dissolve the parliament. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Getting booster vaccines

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

Against govt. move to suppress struggle

Trade unions and collective organizations today engaged in a protest opposite the Fort Railway Station against the government’s move to suppress people who are engaged in protests at the Galle Face Green. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Registering Tuk Tuks

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

LITRO gas distribution in full flow...

LITRO gas cylinders are distributed among people in Malwathuhiripitiya grounds in Gampaha yesterday. The area LITRO gas dealer said some 1,000 cylinders were distributed among the people. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Royal prevails 17/3 against Joes

Royal College, defending champions of the Schools League lived up to the expected high standard of rugby to beat St. Joseph’s College by 17 points (3 tries, 1 conversion) to three points (1 penalty) win in the rugby encounter which concluded at the Havelock Park recently. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Repeal emergency regulations...

Members of the Open University Teachers’ Association (OUTA) today staged a protest in Colombo demanding the government to ensure the rule of law and to repeal emergency regulations. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

S. Thomas’ down fighting St. Anthony’s to retain Fr. Angelo Rosati trophy

Against GotaGoGama attack

Protesters from the ’GotaGoGama’ in front of the Presidential Secretariat engaged in a protest today at the ’Agitation Site’ near the Galle Face Green against the government’s decision to send in troops to attack them. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Tusker saved from drowning

The tusker popularly known as Neela Etha that had been a tourist attraction in the Kalawewa National Park was saved from drowning in an unprotected well by wildlife conservators with the help of the police .

Ven. Elle Gunawansa Thera blesses PM

Newly-appointed Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena called over at the Dharmayatanaya in Colombo today and received blessings from Ven. Elle Gunawansa Thera. He expressed hope that under the Premiership of veteran politician Dinesh Gunawardena, the country will journey in the right path and enhance international relations. The prelate also advised that the government should choose the no-violence path to its success. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.

Black July observed at...

The ’Black July’ was observed yesterday at the ’Agitation Site’ near Galle Face Green by the protesters converged at the ’GotaGoGama’. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

’’SLCGS Jayesagara’’ joins SLCG fleet

An Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard received her commission from the Secretary, Ministry of Defence General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) during the Commissioning Ceremony held at the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee today morning. Sri Lanka Navy handed over this OPV to Sri Lanka Coast Guard on 03rd January 2022 at Galle harbour and she was commissioned today.

Uvindu fifty leads Royal reply amidst poor weather

An unbeaten 62 from Uvindu Weerasekara had Royal College end the weather-affected second day of the 143rd Battle of the Blues on 136 for 4, in response to S. Thomas’ College’s first innings total of 242. Pix by Pradep Dilrukshana

Presidential Secretariat after ejecting protesters...

Security is tightened at the Presidential Secretariat after the police and troops have removed the protesters who were occupying the Secretariat premises. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Presidential Secretariat after ejecting protesters...

Security is tightened at the Presidential Secretariat after the police and troops have removed the protesters who were occupying the Secretariat premises. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Senesh and Charuka stand rescue Thomians

Fifties by Senesh Hettiarachchi and Charuka Peiris helped steer S. Thomas’ College out of troubled waters and finish the day on 207 for six wickets on day one of the 143rd Battle of the Blues at the SSC Grounds in Colombo yesterday.

Military in Galle Face protest site

A large number of military personnel are currently at the Galle Face protest site.

Hair donation for cancer patients

The Indira Cancer Trust and Ramani Fernando Salons relaunched the hair donation campaign in Sri Lanka on July 20. People have donated their hair, which enable them to produce more than 3,000 wigs, which will be distributed free of charge among cancer patients across the country who have lost their hair after undergoing Chemotherapy. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

’No Deal Gama’ no more

Protesters at the ’No-Deal-Gama’ which was set up opposite Temple Trees have decided to vacate their protest site. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

President visits Defence Ministry

President Ranil Wickremesinghe following the swearing in ceremony held at the Parliament, arrived at the Defence Ministry situated at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (21 July).

Issuing fuel using QR code commences

The Government today started a pilot project to issue fuel using a QR Code in six fuel stations in Colombo. The government has decided to distribute fuel seven days a week according to the last digit on the number plates of the vehicles. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Ranil sworn in as 8th Executive President

Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as the president of Sri Lanka on Thursday in the parliament before Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya.