Essential dry rations were distributed among low-income families in the Telwatta Grama Niladhari divisions in Ragama by the Chief Prelate of the Rathna Sri Gnanarama Pothgul Viharaya in Narangoda Paluwa recently. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
The three-month-old Bengali tiger cubs were set for public viewing at the Dehiwala zoological gardens from today. The tiger cubs were born on March 5. The mother (Kella) and father (Robin) were both living in the Dehiwala zoo. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP, C.A. Chaminda I. Colonne presented the Letter of Credence to the King of the Kingdom of Cambodia His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni on May 9 who granted Royal Audience to accredit her as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Cambodia.
State Engineering Corporation employees today staged a demonstration in front of the corporation against paying only half-month salaries for the month of May. They claimed that no date was given yet to settle the remaining half month’s wages. The employees said EPF and ETF were not paid. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
People are seen queued up at the Immigration and Emigration Department to get their passports for immediate migration due to the present deteriorating economic situation in the country. These people expressed fears that the government would increase the amount for issuing passport - for both renewal, one-day and normal charges. Pix by Samantha Perera
A formal ceremony was held at the Army Headquarters this morning as Lt. General Vikum Liyanage assumed duties as the 24th Commander of the Sri Lanka Army. A Guard Turnout, presented by Gajaba Regiment troops saluted him in accordance with military traditions. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
Military formalities, including a Guard-Turn Out and a colour-rich Guard of Honour saluted the outgoing 23rd Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, General Shavendra Silva at the formal farewell ceremony, held at the Army Headquarters this afternoon (31), amidst a representative gathering of senior officers and other ranks of the Army. (Pix by Kithsiri de Mel)
Stop smoking, save dollars... Several social activist groups today staged a demonstration opposite the Fort Railway Station denouncing the use of tobacco, smoking cigarettes and the companies that produce them. They said the tobacco manufacturing companies are the main culprits that send several millions of local revenue out of the country. They reiterated that large amounts of money could be saved if people stop smoking.
Members of the Inter University Students’ Federation (IUSF) today indulged in a pamphlet distribution campaign opposite the Fort Railway Station to create awareness among the general public about the misconduct of the government. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi
Picture shows the 21st amendment to the constitution is being handed over to the Dodampahala Sri Chandrasiri Thera and to the general secretary of the Sri Lanka Amarapura Maha Sangha Sabhawa Ven. Prof. Pallekande Rathanasara Thera by the Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms Minister (Dr.) Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
Police fired tear gas and used water cannon during an agitation by the Medical Faculty Students’ Action Committee near the World Trade Centre in Colombo. The medical students marched from Vihara Maha Devi Park to Colombo Fort railway station last afternoon. Pix by Nisal Baduge
An exhibition of vintage stamps, coins, currency notes and first-day covers was held at the Public Library in Colombo today. 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 Kithsiri De Mel
The Trade Union Coordination Centre (TUCC) today staged a protest in front of the Government Printing Department, demanding the arrest of government supporters who attacked non-violent, unarmed protesters at Galle Face Green on May 9. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
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