Getting ready for New Year

People were seen buying clay pots to boil milk and prepare milk rice on January 1, 2021. The New Year is celebrated with boiling milk in a clay pot symbolizing prosperity, as milk spills over from all sides of the pot. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Epic European landscapes

When it comes to creating incredible images of trains, Tamas Rizsavi is definitely on the right track. For the past five years, the 29-year-old, from Hungary, has travelled around Europe - sometimes by railway, but also by car and plane - snapping stunning photos of trains in jaw-dropping landscapes. (Daily Mail)

Seeking blessings on Unduvap Poya Day

Devotees are seen engaged in religious activities at the Kalutara Bodhiya and Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya to mark the Unduvap Poya Day, this morning. Pix by Samanth Perera and Pradeep Dilrukshana

Colombo getting crowded

With the isolation of several areas in the Colombo City being lifted, the city is returning to its busy nature. Pictures show people were buying goods and vendors were engaged in selling. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

First tourist group after nine months

A special flight carrying 185 tourists on board from Ukraine arrived at the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) today, nine months since the airports had been closed for tourists due to COVID-19 pandemic. Pix by T.K.G. Kapila

Cremate all corona corpses

The Civil Society Alliance staged a protest in front of the Presidential Secretariat today urging the Government to maintain one law in the cremation of all Covid-19 victims. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

SA fight back against SL

South Africa’s Dean Elgar fell five runs short of a century as South Africa climbed to 317 for four at the close of play on day two of the first test against injury-hit Sri Lanka at Centurion Park on Sunday.

Antigen tests at Southern Expressway

Random Rapid Antigen tests were conducted on people at the Southern Expressway (E01) as a precautionary measure to contain the Covid-19 virus. Pix by Nisal Baduge

President inspects damage caused by Sena Caterpillar

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa visited Pahalagama in Anuradhapura today to inspect the damage caused to maize cultivation by the Sena Caterpillar. Pix by President’s Media

Tsunami victims commemorated

The 16th Tsunami commemoration was held at the Tsunami Memorial at Pereliya in Hikkaduwa, Galle today, with the participation of several family members of Tsunami victims. 

Leisure time at beach

As Sri Lanka is marking the 16th anniversary of the Tsunami, local and some foreign tourists were seen having a leisure time at the Panadura beach this morning. Pix by Samantha Perera

President visits Dalada Maligawa

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa visited Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy and paid homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic today. Pix by President’s Media Division

Masses held under security

Security of Sri Lanka Army, Airforce and Civil Security Force was provided for Christmas masses held across the country yesterday midnight and today. Pix by Nisal Baduge

28 containers of agricultural plant waste seized

Sri Lanka Customs yesterday exhibited a large stock of agricultural plant waste sent from Ukraine, which had arrived in the country in 28 container loads declared as Coriander seeds worth of Rs.75 million to the media.

Merry Christmas to all our readers

Our Daily Mirror team would like to wish our readers a Merry Christmas filled with joy and love. May this Christmas bring good luck and good health for you all.

All set for Christmas...

With there are just few hours left to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ, people were seen engaged in shopping in the Wattala area. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Against cremation of Muslim COVID victims

A protest campaign organised by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) was held in front of the Borella General Cemetery Colombo today. The protesters requested the authorities not to burn the bodies of the Muslim COVID victims and also they urged to stop forcible cremation. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Authors felicitated

A ceremony was held to felicitate the contemporary novelists/authors at the Colombo District Secretariat Auditorium today with the participation of Secretary of the State Ministry of National Security, Home Affairs and Disaster Management Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne.

Pre-Christmas shopping

People seen engaged in pre-Christmas shopping in Colombo. People have been asked to tone down celebrations this time due to the pandemic. Px by Pradeep Pathirana, Samantha Perera and Pradeep Dilrukshana

PCR tests at Dematagoda

A health team of Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) carried out PCR tests on residents in the ​Dematagoda area. Pix by Nisal Baduge

COVID distressed loan scheme for junior lawyers

A Memorandum of Understanding for the immediate commencement of the ‘Suraksha’ distress fund loan scheme for Junior Lawyers was held at the BOC head office, Bank of Ceylon Mawatha, Colombo 01, with the presence of the President of the BASL, Mr Kalinga Indatissa Presidents’ Counsel, The Chairman and Conveners of the Junior Bar Committee of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka with Members of Bank of Ceylon (BOC)

Social distance forgotten?

People were seen busy with shopping in the Maharagama area ahead of the festive season. However, there were not seen maintaining the social distance when involved in shopping.

Cost of living on the rise

Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) staged a protest in Maharagama claiming that people are burdened with the cost of living and therefore, the protesters urge the authorities to provide relief to people. Pix Nisal Baduge

Cab plunges into Vavunikulam Tank

Three persons, including a two-year old girl and a 12 year-old boy died when a cab veered off the road and plunged into the Vavunikulam Tank in Mallavi, Mullaitheevu.Pix by Romesh Madushanka

Passing out parade...

The passing out parade ceremony of 187 new army officers was held at the Military Academy in Diyatalawa on December 19, 2020. Defence Secretary Kamal Gunaratne was the chief guest at the event. Army commander Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva also participated. Those who passed out included 17 women and three foreigners. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

3rd phase of Central Expressway inaugurated

The Construction of the third phase of the Central Expressway from Pothuhera to Galagedara commenced this morning under the patronage of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa.

PCR mobile service

A total of 150 individuals were subjected to PCR tests in Ragama by the health officials attached to the PCR Sample Collection Mobile Unit of the area.

More PCR tests...

A health team of Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) carried out PCR tests on residents in the ​ Wellawatte area.

Against political interference...

Ceylon Teachers Service Union (CTSU) staged a protest today outside the Ministry of Health urging the authorities to stop political interference into Certificate of Teachers College appointments. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Port trade unions in protest

The Port Collective Union staged a protest outside the building of the Sri Lanka Port Authority today against the Cabinet paper over the East Container Terminal. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe and Waruna Wanniarachchi