Practical Sinhala Dictionary Vol 1,2, and 3 by Harischandra Wijayatunga was re-launched at the Kiribathgoda Sri Sudharmaramaya Temple recently with the participation of Ven. Elle Gunawansa Thera and Ven. Bengamuwe Nalaka Thera. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
Long queues were seen in and around the filling stations in Colombo even after the fuel prices revision took place today. The Minister in charge of fuel said the prices will be revised monthly through a price formula that is to be introduced soon. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
Those in the ‘GotaGoGama’ assembled at a protest near CID office Colombo when former Minister Johnston Fernando came there to testify on the recent incidents where protesters were attacked on May 9. The protesters called for the arrest of the former minister. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
One more contingent of 100 well-trained Army personnel in the Combat Convoy Company (CCC), designed to serve in the United Nations (UN) Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) left for Mali last evening (23) as the first group of the contingent of 243 troops, set to leave in stages. General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army was also arrived at the departure terminal to see them off.
Members of the Mini Hydro Power Generators’ Collective today staged a protest in front of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) demanding the CEB to settle their outstanding dues for purchasing electricity. They also lamented that they were unable to pay their workers and staff members’ salaries. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
Trade Unions and Collection of Mass Organizations today engaged in a protest opposite the Fort Railway station demanding to arrest of those who instigated the inhuman attack on the peaceful and unarmed protesters on May 9 at the Galle Face Green. Pix by Nisal Baduge
After the crashing of the Vesal Pandol at Pettah, assembled in front of the Gunasinghepura Bus Stand every year, it was re-assembled and ready for public view. Earlier the Vesak Pandol crashed before the Vesak poyaday due to strong winds. Pix by Nisal Baduge
An ordination ceremony held at the Sri Dharmaloka Temple in Bandaragama today, where three young boys were ordained as monks. The ceremony was organised by Ven. Dr. Thalgampala Paduma Thera with the patronage of the Kotte Sri Kalyani Samagri Maha Sanga Sabha Anunayake, Ven. Prof. Kotapitiye Rahula Thera. Pix by Samantha Perera
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