The ceremonial inauguration of the new Midigama Police Station took place recently in line with the concept of establishing new police stations under President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s Vision of Prosperity policy. Pix by Sunil Dharmabandu de Silva - Weligama
The Embassy of China made a generous donation to the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Sri Lanka Air Force. Chinese Defence Attaché of the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka, Senior Colonel Wan Dong, presented the donation of over Rs. 1.5 million to the Commander of the Air Force Sudarshana Pathirana on behalf of the Chinese Embassy.
Due to the unavailability of crude oil stocks, the Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery was shut down today. The flare stack of the petroleum refinery was seen burnt off. Furthermore, people were seen queuing at gas stations to fill up their vehicles in anticipation of a fuel shortage. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi
The ‘Poppy Day’ ceremony, organized by the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association (SLESA) was held this morning at the Colombo Vihara Maha Devi Park cenotaph. A brief ceremony was held with the presence of a limited gathering due to COVID-19 pandemic health guidelines and regulations. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
Agriculture Graduates Association of ’Sri Lanka Agriculture Service today handed over a petition to the Chinese embassy in Colombo against the decision to demand US $ 8 million from Additional Director- National Plant Quarantine Services Dr W.A.R. T. Wickramaarachchi by the Chinese company that supplied the controversial stock of fertilizer. Pix by Nisal Baduge
The National Organisation for the Preservation of Rights of Retired Personnel today staged a protest at the ’’Agitation Location’’ near Galle Face Green, demanding the suspended pension for the period from 2016 to 2019 and pension payment from January this year and to increase their pension by Rs.10,000 to survive the ever swelling cost of living. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
A broken water pipe near the Maligakanda Water Supply Board was seen flowing water for several days, causing an inconvenience to the people in the area. However, the workers attached to the National Water Board have repaired the broken pipe after several complaints. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe.
Hotel workers today staged a protest in front of Galle Face Green in Colombo, demanding that their salaries be increased by Rs 10,000. They claim that their salaries are insufficient given the skyrocketing cost of living. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
A protest by teachers took place at the Town Hall in Colombo today demanding action against the Mawanella Pradeshiya Sabha Deputy Chairman who threatened parents at the Mederigama Vidyalaya, in Mawanella, who were supporting the protests by teachers. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi
Soorasamharam, an event celebrated following the Deepavali festival held at the Sri Sivasubramaniam Temple in Colombo today. Soorasamharam is the final and most important day of the six-day festivities. During Kanda Sashti, devotees observe a six-day fast that starts on the first day or Pirathamai of the Karthikai lunar month and ends on the sixth day, which is known as Soorasamharam. Pix by Nisal Baduge
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