Demanding provision of jobs

The Joint Unemployed Graduates’ Union marched from the Colombo Fort Railway Station to the Presidential Secretariat today to demand the immediate provision of 10,000 promised jobs. Pix Damith Wickramasinghe

English HND holders demand appointments

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 in protest

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

Discussion against 20A

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.

Maithripala at PCoI

Former President Maithripala Sirisena arrived at the PCoI probing Easter Sunday attacks to witness the proceedings of the commission today. Former IGP Pujith Jayasundara also gave evidence before the commission.

Against 20A

Several parliament members were seen protesting against the proposed 20th Amendment to the Constitution today at the parliamentary sessions.

Shani at PCoI on Political victimization

Former CID Director Shani Abeysekara and Former Prisons Department Commissioner Emil Ranjan Lamahewa arrived at the Commission of Inquiry into Political victimization.

Keeping railway stations clean

A shramadana campaign was held to clean the railway stations and the section of Kelani Valley Railway track from Maradana to Padukka with the participation of the Railway Trade Unions over the weekend.

NO to legalizing cannabis

Buddhist prelates, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith and a slew of leading medical officers held a joint press conference today to protest against the supposed government move to legalize cannabis.

Rs.761mn worth of turmeric nabbed so far

The Customs Department yesterday unveiled a massive stock of turmeric valued over Rs.761 million and that had been smuggled into the country during the past few months in 62 containers despite the government’s ban on turmeric imports. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Waterfalls made attractive

Waterfalls in the central hills have swelled creating a lovely and attractive sight due to the heavy rain experienced in the area over the last several days. (News and Pix by Shantha Chandrasiri)

Research book ’’Tabloid Paththara’’ launched

A Research Book “Tabloid Paththara” compiled by journalist Ajantha Kumara Agalakada was launched at the Divisional Secretariat Auditorium in Matara on Sunday. The book is seen presented to his mother while ministers Bandula Gunawardane, Dullas Alahapperuma and Editor in Chief of Lankadeepa and Director- Wijeya Newspapers Siri Ranasinghe look on. Pix by Gayan Amarasekara

People in queue at Book Fair

Many people are seen arriving at the Colombo International Book Fair 2020 even on Sunday. The annual exhibition will be held till September 27. The Book Fair was organised by the Sri Lanka Book Publishers Association for the 22nd consecutive year. However, the organisers requested all visitors to follow COVID-19 guidelines when they visit the book fair. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Kandy building collapse

A five-story building, which is said to be a recently renovated old building on a hill collapsed onto an adjacent hotel in Buwelikada, Kandy this morning killing three persons including an infant child.

Waiting for customers...

Fort public market vendors were seen waiting for the customers to buy their goods. According to them, they are finding difficult to sell vegetables and other goods due to rising prices.

Motorbikes for PHIs

President Rajapaksa symbolically presented motorbikes for the Public Health Inspectors in appreciation of their commitment and life-risking service during the COVID 19 at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday.

Too many choices

The Colombo International Book Fair 2020 organised by the Sri Lanka Book Publishers Association for the 22nd consecutive year was launched at the BMICH in Colombo today by State Minister of National Heritage, Performing Arts and Rural Arts Promotion, Vidura Wickramanayaka. The annual exhibition will be held till September 27. The organisers requested all visitors to follow COVID-19 guidelines when they visit the book fair. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

7th Int’l SOSAA kicks off

The 7th International Conference of the Society of South Asian Archaeology (SOSAA) kicked off today at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura this morning. The event is organized by the Department of History and Archaeology of the university.

Uni. Protest…

The students union of the Kelaniya University yesterday held a protest march from the Visual & Performing Arts University to University Grant Commission (UGC) urging the authorities to solve the issues faced by the Computing and Technology Faculty. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Against cattle slaughter…

The ‘Pavidihanda’ Organisation headed by Venerable Muruththettuwe Ananda Thera launched a march towards the statue of Srimath Anagarika Dharmapala, whose birth anniversary fell today. The march was organized in favour of the Government’s decision to ban cattle slaughter. Cattle were paraded in the march in a bid to convince people on gravity of slaughtering cattle. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

All CSE operations go digital

Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) have launched the future of stock trading with the Digitalization of the Sri Lankan Stock Market yesterday. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Aced?

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa played golf at the Aqua Golf Course at Colombo Port City this morning. He visited the Port City in view of the 6th Anniversary of launching the project and was accompanied by Ministers Wimal Weerawansa, Rohitha Abeygunawardane, Johnston Fernando, State Ministers Ajith Nivard Cabraal, Lohan Ratwatte and Tharaka Balasuriya. Pix by Prime Minister’s Media Division

156th birth anniversary of Anagarika Dharmapala

The 156th birth anniversary of Srimath Anagarika Dharmapala was celebrated under the patronage of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Maligakanda Mahabodhi Agrasrawaka Maha Viharaya this morning.

Thai Sumedha exports incense products to Canada

Thai Sumedha Enterprise Private Limited expanded it’s exports by entering into Canadian Market under the trademark ’Thai Sri Lanka’ recently. Thai Sumedha CEO Sumedha Elpitiya, Minister Wimal Weerawansa and Minister Bandula Gunawardana are seen placing Thai Sumedha incense products into a box to be exported to Canada while IDB Chairman Upasena Dissanayake looks on. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

J.R. Jayawardena Commemorated

UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene pays floral tribute to the statue of Late President J. R Jayewardene during a program held at Jathika Sevaka Sangamaya head quarters to mark the late leader’s 114th birth anniversary on September 17 2020. UNP General Secretary Akila Viraj Kariyawasam was also present.

SJB Seminar against 20A

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa attended a conference in Colombo yesterday to organize a Samagi Jana Balawegaya Campaign against the proposed 20th amendment. Opposition MPs, civil society activists and party members were present on the occasion. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Protest ...

The external degree holders’ of the Kelaniya University staged a protest march in Colombo yesterday urging the authorities to resolve their issues. Pix by Nisal Baduge

CBEU protest…

Ceylon Bank Employees’ Union (CBEU) staged a protest outside the Lake House Round About urging the authorities to resolve their issues. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Stop illegal tree cutting...

A group of individuals staged a protest this afternoon at the agitation site urging the Government to put an end to illegal tree cutting in the country. These individuals have organised themselves through Facebook. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Protest against swindling of money

Depositors of the Sanasa Bank in Gampaha District staged a protest at the Agitation Site in Colombo against swindling of their money. Pix Nisal Baduge