The last respect was paid to popular comedian Tennyson Cooray, who passed away on Monday (28). The body is lying at his residence in Willorawatta, Moratuwa. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa fellow actors including Bandu Samarasinghe also paid their respects to the body.
‘Prajathanthrawadaye Ekadhipathiya’ (Dictatorship within Democracy), a book authored by Pradeep Jayawardane, grandson of the first Executive President, was launched at the BMICH on Tuesday. Another book titled ‘Elina Jayewardene’ which was authored by Sagarika Dissanayake was also launched at the event. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and former president Maithripala Sirisena were present at the book launch. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel
The Civil Movements and Trade Unions Collective made a pledge near the statue of Ven. Maduluwawe Sobitha Thera in Kotte yesterday to defeat the proposed 20th Amendment to the Constitution. Former MP Saman Ratnapriya, Dr. Wickramabahu Karunaratne and several others were also present. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe.
The 20th Anniversary and the Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Queens & Presidents Scout Guild was held at the auditorium of Sri Lanka Scout Association headed by Defence Secretary Major General (Retired) Kamal Gunaratne. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel
Sureka Siriwardane assumed duties as the new Principal to the Samudradevi Balika Vidyalaya, Nugegoda today. Teachers and the school development committee members participated in the event. Ms. Siriwardane was the former principal of the CMS Girls’ College, Sri Jayewardanepura Kotte. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
A platoon of 69 fire-fighters, who have successfully completed their diploma at the Fire and Rescue Training Academy in Wellawatte, took part in a special passing out parade that marched along the Galle Road to Colombo Municipal Council premises yesterday. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
’The Kahata’ national exhibition portraying the livelihood of plantation workers and their hardships, was held at the Lionel Wendt Art Gallery. The exhibition, which was launched yesterday (26) concluded today (27). This was organized in collaboration with several organizations including Centre for Policy Alternatives, Uva Shakthi Foundation and Strengthening Reconciliation Processes in Sri Lanka.
The 61st death anniversary of late Prime Minister S.W.R.D Bandaranaike was commemorated at the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Head Quarters at T. B. Jayah Mawatha, Colombo today. Former President Maithripala Sirisena, and other members of the SLFP paid floral respect to the late premier.
‘Shilpa Thursday,’ a market for handicrafts organised by the National Crafts Council was held at Diyatha Uyana in Battaramulla to provide a platform for handicraft artisans specialising in cane, brass, clay and other fields. The market will be held on each Thursday. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
Sri Lanka@100, a private sector-led initiative funded by the USAID and administered by Stax, was launched at the Galle Face Hotel on Thursday. US Ambassador Alaina B. Teplitz and State Minister of Regional Cooperation Tharaka Balasuriya attended the event which focused on the growth of mid-market enterprises. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
A blood donation campaign was held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) today under the patronage of the BMICH Director General Sunil Dissanayake. The event was held in memory of late Prime Ministers S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike and Sirimavo Bandaranaike and former Speaker of the parliament late Anura Bandaranaike.
The winning and commending images in the Siena Awards Festival’s 2020 Drone Photo Awards have been revealed – and one can only imagine the difficulties the judges had in sorting the shortlisted entries into podium places. The 45 top-ranked pictures will be showcased in the ’Above Us Only Sky’ exhibition, which runs from October 24 to November 29 at the Accademia dei Fisiocritici in Siena, one of the oldest Italian science museums. (Daily Mail)
Transport State Minister Dilum Amunugama visited the Autogroup International (Pvt) Ltd in Kaduwela on Wednesday on an inspection tour. Autogroup International (Pvt) Ltd is a global leader in the conversion and re-manufacturing of high-value American vehicles from left to right-hand drive. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
The English Higher National Diploma (HND) Holders’ Association of the North Western Province staged a protest outside the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo today urging the authorities to provide them with appointments. Pix Damith Wickramasinghe
Foreign Medical Graduates Association staged a protest near the Presidential Secretariat today, claiming that the Medical Council of Sri Lanka has not given approval to practice medicine though they have qualifications. Pix Damith Wickramasinghe
The Prabuddha Lanka Foundation organised a discussion against the 20th Amendment to the Constitution which was presented to Parliament by the Government. The event which was held at the Foundation Institute in Colombo yesterday was attended by a number of lawyers and social activists.
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