The Yathiwara Pranama Praja Abhinandana Festival and the awarding of Honorary title for the laity organized by the Mahara Viharadhipathi Association held at the Sri Jayasumanarama Temples in Kadawatha, Mahara Nugegoda under the patronage of the Chief Prelates of the Temples. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith blesses the monument erected at Katuwapitiya Church Negombo to remember those who died at Easter Sunday attacks. Cardinal visited the church just after the Easter Sunday service which was conducted amidst heavy security. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
A public awareness campaign organised by the ‘Aluth Piyapath’ Organisation was held outside the Fort Railway Station today regarding the Central Bank bonds scam and alleged sugar tax fraud. The organizers delivered the message through platforms such as music and drama. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel
A special four-day operation was held aiming to minimise accidents caused by motorcycles. The police launched the operation from the Gothatuwa police area and continue as a countrywide programme as per the instructions of the Police Headquarters. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi
People are seen waiting to obtain services from post offices. Sri Lanka Post and Telecommunication Services Union today launched a countrywide ‘sick leave’ trade union action against the Government’s decision to recruit officers, which is against the standard recruitment procedures. Pix by Nisal Baduge
The Industrial Development Board today launched the Lakkam Industries and Trade Fair at the Diyatha Uyana premises in Battaramulla. The exhibition will be held for three days from today. The event was inaugurated by Industries Minister Wimal Weerawansa. Pix Damith Wickramasinghe
People in India have come together to celebrate the ’festival of love’ despite the nation’s coronavirus cases rising above 60,000. The figures are the highest the country has reported since October, taking its tally to 11.91 million cases. The death toll rose by 291, taking the total toll to 161,240. (Daily Mail)
The ’Kedella Construction Expo 2021’ organized by Asia Exhibitions & Conventions (Pvt) Ltd., in association with Wieya Newspapers Ltd., and Sirasa TV, will be held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) for three days from March 26 from 10.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
A discussion with a group of UNP members of local government bodies in the Western Province, held today at ’Sirikotha’ party headquarters under the patronage of party leader Ranil Wickremesinghe. Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene, General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara, Chairman Vajira Abeywardena and party seniors were also present at this occasion. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.
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