Lankapak 2022

Lankapak 2022, the premier international packaging, processing, printing & plastic exhibition in Sri Lanka, was launched yesterday at the BMICH and will continue until Sunday (20). Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Construction underway…

The construction of 03 flyovers over the railway line at the Sri Uttarananda Mawatha near the Slave Island Railway Station is currently underway. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Acquitted...

Former IGP Pujith Jayasundara and former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando are seen outside the court after being acquitted from all charges in connection with Easter Sunday attack case.

Tourists are back...

A large number of foreign tourists were seen today around the City of Colombo despite the pandemic situation. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Vaccine rollout in full swing...

The vaccine rollout was seen underway at the Ragama Station where people received their respective doses. The mobile vaccine center operated by Sri Lanka Army was held until last night. Pix by Nimalsiri Edisinghe

Offshore oil spill response exercise...

The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) today concluded offshore oil spill response exercise off Colombo harbour with the participation of the Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA) and MCT-JCG members and in collaboration with Sri Lanka Navy. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Protest against HR violation, arrests of journalists

A youth group for a decent political culture staged a protest opposite the Fort Railway Station over human rights violations, arrests of journalists, civil activists and summoning for crime investigations. Pix by Nisal Baduge

ECTUC protest...

Education Co-operative Trade Union Confederation (ECTUC)today staged a protest over scrapping of the employees’ rights and non-approval of Rs. 10,000 allowance by the Co-operative Employees Commission.Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Nawam Perahera concluded

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa graced the last day of the Gangarama Navam Perahara today. Traditional drummers, dancers, and whip-crackers added colour to the event. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

A perfect mid-week break...

People are seen gathered at the Galle Face Green and in the Viharamahadevi Park to spend the day being poya day today. Pix by Pradeep Parhirana

Seeking blessings on Navam Poya

Devotees are seen engaged in religious observances at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo today to mark the Navam Poya Day. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Gangarama Navam Perahara

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe graced the first day of the Gangarama Navam Perahara today, along with several dignitaries. Traditional drummers, dancers, and whip-crackers added colours to the Perahera. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

SLAF undertakes paddy harvesting

Under the national policy framework of ‘Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour’ by President Gotabaya Rajapakse, the Sri Lanka Air Force has initiated a paddy harvesting project using newly acquired combine harvester machine. Accordingly, the SLAF undertake paddy harvesting targeting low income paddy farmers in Morawewa area in a bid to provide incentives to increase their earnings by cutting down harvesting cost.

Abolish proposed PTA

Public petition asking the government to abolish the proposed Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) was signed by civilians in front of Fort Railway Station today. MP Mano Ganesan placed the first signature of the day. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Perahera elephants receiving a bath

Elephants were seen being bathed ahead of the annual Nawam Maha Perahera of the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple. The Perahera is to be paraded through the streets this evening with traditional performances. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Donation for vocational training

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Colombo District Parliamentarian Dr. Harsha de Silva today donated Rs.500,000 towards the development of the Sri Jinarathana Vocational Technical Training Center of the Gangaramaya Temple. The donation was made from his 2021 decentralized fund. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Presidential Secretariat surrounded…

A large number of health workers are seen marching towards the Presidential Secretariat urging the Government to address their grievances. They are already indulged in Trade Union action across the country with the view to win their demands. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

For her special one...

People are seen buying bouquets of roses for their loved and special ones on the Valentine’s Day to express their love and gratitude. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Army Chief launches special housing project for soldiers

Cheques were handed over to a number of soldiers including those who were seriously wounded and the families of fallen War Heroes under the scheme introduced to assist them to construct or renovate their houses, during a ceremony held at Army Head quarters. Picture shows Army Commander Gen. Shavendra Silva handing over a cheque to a soldier. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Bounce & rides at Port City

The Club House was launched at the Colombo Port City with some exciting water sports such as canoeing and bounce & rides. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Wedding Show 2022

The Wedding Show 2022, which covers all areas of the bridal industry providing a comprehensive variety of bridal suppliers from Sri Lanka and has become Sri Lanka’s most popular bridal exhibition, was launched yesterday at the BMICH. This exhibition will be held until Sunday (13). Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Navy SC beat CR & FC

Navy SC beat CR & FC 18-13 in a SLR League Rugby match in Welisara today. Navy were trailing 10-07 at half-time but a strong second half performance saw the home team record their second win of the campaign. Pix by Pradeep Dilukshana

Health TU action continues…

Patients across the country have been heavily inconvenienced by the ongoing strike by health workers. Pictures also show long queues at the Govt. Osu Sala (SPC) outlet in Town Hall as pharmacies in government hospitals are closed due to the trade union. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Stop taxing EPF, ETF profits

A protest organized by the Inter-Company Employees Union held in front of the Department of Labour against the proposal to impose a tax on EPF and ETF profits. Labour Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva is also seen discussing the matter with protestors when he came to the scene during the protest. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Over salary anomalies…

A group of non-academic staff of the Kelaniya University staged a protest outside the university today over several demands including salary anomalies. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Hejaaz Hizbullah walks out of Court...

Attorney at law Hejaaz Hizbullah walked out of the Putthalam High Court. He is pictured flanked by lawyers Hafeel Farisz, Niran Anketell, Dhanushan Kaneshayogan and Farman Cassim PC.

First charter flight from Uzbekistan...

Aitken Spence Travels, the leading DMC in Sri Lanka together with their Uzbekistan agent Luxe Asia welcomed the country’s first charter flight from Uzbekistan today at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Airport (MIRA). Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Dengue Free tomorrow...

The All-Island Dengue Eradication Helpers’ Association today staged a protest march from the Viharamahadevi Park to the Health Ministry, demanding the authority not to absorb their service into the Dengue Eradication Multi Task Force. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Releasing essential goods...

Following instructions given to release essential goods stuck at the Ports, several container loads of imported essentials are seen being unloaded at Pettah. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Protest against health-related activities...

The activities of the Health Services Union today staged a protest march to the health ministry from the Viharamahadevi Park over several demands, including to solve their salary anomalies. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe.