People are seen gathered at the Department of Immigration & Emigration and at the Department of Registration of Persons in Battaramulla to get their National Identity Cards (NIC) and passports. The two departments have asked the people to reserve a date and time before reaching the offices to get their needs attended to. Pix by Nisal Baduge
The Pakistan High Commission in Sri Lanka celebrated the birthday of Holy Prophet Muhammed at the high commission with a religious program today. The High commissioner and several Sri Lanka prominent personalities were present at the event. Pix by Pradeep P Dilrukshana
The very first liquid nitrogen booster product, NanoGuard manufactured and marketed in Sri Lanka by Premium Health Australia (Pvt) Ltd. was ceremonially launched at a state-of-the-art plant in Kahatuduwa today by Minister of Power Gamini Lokuge. Proprietor of the new venture Channa Ruberoe and Chairman Kesbewa Pradeshiya Sabha Lakshman Perera took part in the event. Pix by Samantha Perera
Although the Government announced that the schools where there are students numbering below 200 are reopened from today, the turnout of children to schools was extremely low due to the strike action of teachers and principals not to report for duty. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja and Pradeep Pathirana
UNP Leader and Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday launched the party’s new digital app and digital membership drive. UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene, General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara, Assistant Leader Akila Viraj Kariyawasam and party Chairman Vajira Abeywardene are also present at the occasion. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
Steps have been taken to transport the Nitrogen liquid fertilizer brought from India to be stored in a state-owned warehouse in Wattala today. The first batch of nano liquid nitrogen fertilizer reached Colombo from India. This is to be used on agricultural activities during the Maha season in the country. The fertilizer is 45 metric tons in weight. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
A tree planting ceremony was held at Maradana Jumma mosque on account of the Meelad-un-Nabi (birthday of Prophet Muhammad) festival today. The event was organised by the Religious and Cultural Affairs Department. All the religious leaders, including Buddhists, Hindus, Christians, and Islamics participated in the programme. Minister of Justice Ali Sabri was the chief guest at the event. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
The Combined Association of Unemployed Graduates was seen gathered before the Ministry of Public Service, Provincial Councils and Local Government yesterday expecting an opportunity to discuss their unemployment issues with relevant authorities. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
Former Government Agent of Kegalle District Prema Dissanayake was unanimously elected as the Chairperson of the Kegalle District Women’s Power Board of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party at the District Power and Energy Board meeting held recently.
An emergency search operation was conducted by the police attached to the Kottawa Exit point of the Southern Expressway today. The search was conducted following the orders of Express Highway Tourist Police Division Director K.J. Pushpakumara by the chief inspector of police attached to the Kottawa interchange, Priyashantha. Pix by Nisal Baduge
The pilot project to administer Pfizer Vaccine to students who are going to sit for G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination, kicked off today from the Colombo District. Pix by Nisal Baduge, Waruna Wanniarachchi, Nimalsiri Edirisinghe, Pradeep Pathirana and Pradeep Dilrukshana
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