CMC launches e-diriya mobile app for women

The e-diriya mobile application that provides information on services available to woman was launched today by the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) to mark International Women’s Day. Colombo Mayor Rosy Senanayake said the app promotes unique features that will keep women safe, connecting women to police, to ambulance services, fire services and the range of other services of the CMC. Pix by Kithsiri de

Floral tribute to ’Nedungamuwe Raja’

A woman is seen paying floral tribute to tusker Nedungamuwe Raja. Hundreds of people are seen flocked to pay last respect to the tusker. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

WishQue bags Gold award

WishQue, Sri Lanka’s Premium Online Shop bagged the Gold award for the Online Brand Of The Year 2021 at the SLIM Brand Excellence held on February 9, 2022 at the Grand Monarch Imperial.

Largest cement factory declared open...

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa today (07) inaugurated the cement manufacturing facility of Lanwa Sanstha Cement Corporation (Pvt) Ltd., the largest cement factory in the country, located in the Magampura Lanka Industrial Zone. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

World Glaucoma Week from March 6-12

The National Eye Hospital organised a special media conference to announce the World Glaucoma Week from March 6-12.

Release Ranjan...

A group of people staged a protest outside the United Nations Office in Colombo calling for the removal of imprisoned Ranjan Ramanayake. They also submitted a petition to the UN Office. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Last respect to Nedungamuwe Raja

Hundreds of people are seen gathered in Nedungamuwa, Weliweriya to pay their last respect to ’Nedungamuwe Raja’. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

SLAF gears to protect environment

The Sri Lanka Air Force commenced a Sramadana campaign in a major scale at Colombo area to eliminate the dengue breeding places and to keep the environment clean.

Public call on Govt. to go home...

A group of individuals staged a protest holding candles in Kohuwala and Rajagiriya against Government’s mismanagement of economic policies which has led to a debacle causing heavy burden on general public. The protestors called on the government to go home and urged politicians to stop playing with people’s lives. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Private buses get diesel at SLTB depots

Due to shortage of diesel in fuel stations, private buses are allowed to get the required diesel from the depots owned by the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB). Pix by Nisal Baduge

Special train from Kandy to Ella launched

The Sri Lanka Railways on Saturday commenced a special train for local and foreign tourists from Kandy to Ella.The train will depart Kandy at 7:00 AM and reach the Demodara Railway Station at 2:20 PM on a daily basis. The return journey will commence at 3:40 PM from the Demodara Station and reach Kandy at 9:35 PM. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Army SC beat Navy SC

Army SC secured an unexpected 18-13 win over Navy SC in their inter club rugby league match at Havelock Park on Friday. Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana and Waruna Wanniarachchi

Shopping Festival at BMICH

Colombo Shopping Festival was launched yesterday at the BMICH where all types of items including Furniture, Shoes, Textiles, Woodware, and Kitchenware were available with up to 50% discount. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Matara Paravi Duwa bridge collapse...

The Matara Pigeon Island crossing bridge which is one of the most famous bridges in Sri Lanka, has collapsed this evening.

Repeal PTA...

Committee for Protecting the Rights of Prisoners staged a protest outside the UN Office in Colombo urging United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to intervene in repealing the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA). Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Long queues at Osu Sala

Long queues and big crowds were seen at the Osu Sala (SPC) Town Hall branch due to the ongoing strike action by health workers. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Health workers protest

Health workers staged a protest in Colombo this morning over several demands including salary increase, and payment of uniform allowance. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Make way for access to public places

Members of the Swashakthi Foundation of Persons with disability yesterday distributed leaflets to receive the attention of the responsible authorities and public, requesting facilities for the disabled when accessing public buildings. The awareness campaign held in line with International Wheelchair Day, fell on March 1. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Alternative means to face power crisis?

People are getting their old generators repaired after the power crisis marred the country. Picture shows several people are gathered at a repair centre in Colombo. They say the centre makes good turnover for repairing and selling spare parts at a higher prices to capitalise the escalating demand. Even the price of second hand generators are very expensive due to heavy demand. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Health workers’ strike...

Federations of Health Professionals today launched their trade union action over several demands in all hospitals, medical centres, except in Cancer Hospital Maharagama, Entomology unit (IDH) and Blood Bank Colombo. Outdoor patient treatment units in many hospitals were closed as a result of the strike. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana and Nisal Baduge

Stop invasion on Ukraine

Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) together with other civil organizations staged a protest in front of the UN Compound in Colombo today urging Russia to stop the invasion on Ukraine. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Stop war now…

Ukraine expatriates in Sri Lanka today staged a demonstration in front of the Foreign Minister urging Sri Lankan government to intervene on behalf of them. They also thanked the Sri Lankan government for their support including the decision to extend their visas for further two months. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Explosive trace detectors from Australia

The Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) yesterday received three ’’Explosive Trace Detectors’’ donated by the Australian Government.

Resolve fuel, electricity crisis...

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) today staged a protest in Nugegoda demanding solutions for the fuel and electricity crisis. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Protest at Sapugaskanda Refinery

A group of employees at the Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery staged a protest urging the authorities to protect the loss making Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC). Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Miss International UK at BMICH

Evangeline Elchmanar, who was the first woman of color to win the prestigious ’Miss International UK’ title, held a media briefing at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (MBICH) today to join hands with Sri Lanka Tourism and made her contribution to promoting Sri Lanka in the UK. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Help secure our jobs...

Today, the School Health Assistants and Employees Union held a protest in front of the Education Ministry, demanding the responsible authorities to help safeguard their employment. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Do not sell SPSTL’’

Employees of the Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited (SPSTL) protested in front of the CPSTL over several demands, including the government’s move to sell the institute, claiming that the corporation was incurring a huge loss. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

’’Let us fish’’...

The fishing communities of Mannar and Kalpitiya today staged a protest in front of the Fort Railways Station demanding the subject Minister to allow safe fishing activities for the country and to secure their employment. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Queues at fuel stations

Vehicles were seen queueing up at fuel stations at Slave Island this morning. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukahana and Nimalsiri Edirisinghe and Nisal Baduge