SL builds two vessels for Iraq

Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) has technically completed and dispatched two vessels to Iraq; Buoy Tender Vessel “Al-Faw” and Pilot Station Vessel “Shatt Al-Arab”, for General Company for Port of Iraq (GCPI).

Calling for reopening of Universities...

The Inter University Students’ Federation (IUSF) today staged a protest at the Kelaniya university premises against the alleged suppression of students and calling for the reopening of the universities. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

GA steps into politics to defend women’s rights

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.

RATs on women Rugby team...

The players of the Sri Lanka Women’s National Rugby Team were subjected to Rapid Antigen Tests at the Sugathadasa Outdoor Stadium, Colombo today as they are preparing themselves to participate in Rugby Series in Dubai next month. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Busy...

Traders at weekly fairs in Karagampitiya, Mount Lavinia and Delkanda are busy selling their produce and goods despite the meagre customer turn out yesterday. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Search operation at Kottawa exit

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

Strict surveillance

Special security arrangements are in place at exit and entrance points on the expressway to check people who were violating provincial travel restrictions. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Russian submarines and warship dock in Colombo

A squadron of the Russian Navy’s Pacific Fleet which included the Corvette ‘Gremyashchiy’ and submarines ‘B – 603’ and ‘B – 274’ arrived at the Colombo harbour today.

Against rising cost of living...

A protest organized by the SJB was held outside the Fort Railway Station against the rising cost of living and gas prices. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Pfizer rollout for late teens...

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

Leave only your footprints...

The devotees who visited the ’Wadasiti Kanda’ in Kataragama have littered the area with used face masks, empty plastic bottles, polythene and plastic wrappers. Picture shows the area is heavily littered. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Long queues to buy milk powder

People are seen waiting in long queues to buy a packet of milk powder in Colombo. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Gajaba regiment commemorates its 38th anniversary

The 38th Anniversary of the Gajaba Regiment of the Sri Lanka Army was held today at the Gajaba Regimental HQ at Saliyapura in Anuradhapura with the participation of Indian Chief of the Army Staff, General Manoj Mukund Naravane and Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army General Shavendra Silva.

Release detained Uni. students...

Inter University Students Federation (IUSF) today staged a protest outside the Fort Railway Station calling for the release of university students who are held in custody and abolition of the Kotelawala Defense University Bill. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Ayurvedic employees in protest

The All Ceylon Ayurveda Health Service Association (ACAHSA) today staged a protest opposite the Ayurvedic Teaching Hospital, Borella against the move to suspend the allowance of Rs. 7,500 given to health workers during the period of COVID-19 pandemic and several other demands. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Zoo animals with their 'Lockdown' offspring

Animals like Hippopotamus, Japanese Sika Deer, Nilgai, and Mouse Dear were seen with their cubs at the Dehiwala Zoological Gardens after having given births during the lockdown period. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Launch of UNP affiliated Buddhist Organization

UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene, General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara were seen with Venerable Ambanpola Gnanaloka Thera at the launch of the UNP affiliated Buddhist Organization at Sirikotha. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Devotees throng Kataragama and other places of worship

Devotees are seen engaged in religious observances at the Kirivehera and Kataragama temple premises after the lifting of quarantine curfew. People engage in religious observances adhering to the basic health guidelines to protect their families and loved ones from the deadly COVID-19 virus. Pix by Nisal baduge

Indian Army Chief calls on General Shavendra Silva

Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army General Manoj Mukund Naravane called on Sri Lankan Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army General Shavendra Silva at the Army headquarters in Colombo today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Are the tracks good enough to run on...?

The technicians attached to the Railways Department are seen testing the condition of the coastal railway line to resume passenger transport soon after the inter-provincial travel restrictions were lifted. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Accelerate coastal cleaning after X-Press Pearl inferno

Environment groups staged a protest at the Sarakkuwa Beach yesterday demanding the government to accelerate the coastal cleaning process following the disastrous X-Press Pearl inferno. A local entrepreneur who developed a device to collect plastic hurdles, sludges and other waste materials from the burnt ship alleges that the authorities demanded him to stop operating the device. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Busy looking for alternatives for gas...

With gas prices has gone up drastically, people are now into looking for alternatives for gas cylinders. Accordingly, people are seen in Pettah buying kerosene stoves which can be utilized for cooking purposes as a substitute for gas cylinders with relatively lower cost. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Alms giving to invoke blessings to Covid victims

An alms giving was held today (12) at the Hunupitiya Gangarama Temple to invoke blessings to more than 13,000 Sri Lankans who died of Covid-19. The alms giving was organised with the personal contribution of Dasun Wickramaratne, a member of the Dayaka Sabhawa and under the patronage of the Chief Incumbent of the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, Kirinde Assaji Thera. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Indian Army Chief in SL

Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army General Manoj MukundNaravane, his spouse and the delegation arrived in Sri Lanka today (12) on a five-day goodwill visit.

Against sale of public property

The Frontline Socialist Party staged a protest at the Lipton Roundabout today against the government’s move to sell public property to China, India and the United States. Pix Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Female Police heads call on Minister

A discussion was held at the Ministry between Public Security Minister Rear Admiral (Retired), Dr. Sarath Weerasekara and newly promoted three female acting Deputy Inspectors General (DIG) and several female SSPs.

Stolen items recovered...

A large number of items worth more than Rs. 1.5 million that were stolen from several places in Colombo were recovered by the Welikada Police. Two suspects along with a three-wheeler were also taken into custody.Pix Pradeep Dilrukshana

Vaccination drive at universities

University students are being vaccinated at their respective universities countrywide. According to authorities, this vaccination drive will be held for the next five days. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Reaping Green gram harvest

Farmers of Tissamaharama are engaged in gathering green gram harvest. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Oximeters handed over to Health Minister

The Global Lifestyle Lanka handed over a stock of 100 oximeters to the Ministry of Health following a request of the Director General of Health Services, Dr. Asela Gunawardena and the Chairperson of the Association of Family Medicine Specialists Dr. Malkanthi Galhena.