Protest against 20A

The Jathika Jana Balawegaya (SJB) today organized a protest against the proposed 20th Amendment to the Constitution in front of the statue of late Ven. Maduluwawe Sobitha Thera. SJB MPs including its leader Sajith Premadasa and a group of supporters participated in the event.

Premalal takes oath

Ratnapura district Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Premalal Jayasekara alias “Choka Malli” took oaths as a Member of Parliament amidst protest of the Opposition MPs today.

Cleaning coastal belt…

Continuing its commitment to conserve the environment, the Sri Lanka Navy carried out several beach cleaning programmes in Northern, Southern and Eastern Naval Areas, during the past week. (Photo Courtesy - Sri Lanka Navy)

Children say ‘No’ to legalizing cannabis

A group of children in Buttala was seen holding posters and placards protesting against the move to legalize cannabis.

Ja Ela, Ganemulla roads flooded

Several roads in Ja Ela and Ganemulla were flooded due to heavy rains experienced yesterday. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Protesters demand re-employment

The All Ceylon Training Project Assistants Association staged a protest near the Presidential Secretariat yesterday demanding that they be re-employed after resettling their suspended appointments. Pix Damith Wickramasinghe

Boat ride to school in Wellawatta

A group of school children were seen taking a boat from Battaramulla to reach their schools in Wellawatta. The boat service which was launched by the Sri Lanka Land Development Corporation (SLLDC) in collaboration with the SL Navy is popular among the school children. The fee for the boat ride from Battaramulla to Wellawatta is Rs.100 per person.

Mini car parade

A Mini Cooper car parade was held in line with the grand opening of Street Food Promotion organised by the Grand Oriental Hotel, Colombo on Saturday. Antique Mini Cooper cars were driven across the Colombo city to celebrate the event. Pix Waruna Wanniarachchi

Rahman, Hizbullah at PCoI on Easter Sunday Attacks

SJB MP Mujibur Rahman and former Eastern Province Governor M.L.A.M. Hizbullah arrived at the Police Unit at PCoI on Easter Sunday Attacks to give statements. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Devotees at Sri Dalada Maligawa

Devotees were seen engaged in religious observances at the Sri Dalada Maligawa, Kandy adhering to health guidelines.

Tree uprooted near Colombo Uni

A tree had fallen on to the road in front of the Colombo University due to heavy rainfalls experienced last Sunday causing the road to be blocked. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Paddy drying

As the paddy harvesting season begins, farmers in Padaviya, Anuradhapura seen drying their paddy harvest by the roadside. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Vivaha Wedding Exhibition

Vivaha Wedding Exhibition was launched at the BMICH yesterday under the patronage of President of Seva Vanitha Unit of Sri Lanka Army Sujeewa Nelson. Bridal dresses, hotels, hair dressing are showcased at the exhibition. The show will be held until September 6, 2020.

Fire, then and now

PCR testing at Bambalapitiya

A total of 110 PCR tests were conducted among workers including several Indians at Bambalapitiya in Colombo today by the health officials to test COVID-19 infected persons. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Oil tanker in flames

The Sri Lanka Navy, Sri Lanka Air Force, Sri Lanka Ports Authority, the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard are currently working together to control the fire that erupted after an explosion of a boiler in the main engine room of MT New Diamond, an oil tanker sailing 38 nautical miles off Sangamankanda Point east of Sri Lankan seas, around 8.00 a.m yesterday.

Oil Tanker’s crew rescued...

Those, who were rescued by the navy on board the Oil Tanker which was on fire in mid sea, were brought ashore and hospitalised. Pix by Navy Media

Dengue Prevention Assistants demand permanent jobs

The All Ceylon Dengue Prevention Assistants Association staged a protest at the demonstration site in Colombo today urging the government to make their appointments permanent. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Vessel in distress

Airforce Media has captured the vessel in distress in the sea off Sangamankanda Point this morning due to a fire that erupted in the vessel belonging to Panama.

Pillayan at PCoI

MP Sivenesanthurai Chandrakanthan alias Pillayan arrived at the Police unit of the Presidential Commission on Easter Sunday attacks to give a statement.Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Motorcycle Dealers demand justice

The All Island Motorcycle Sales Dealers’ Association yesterday staged a protest at the Agitation Site near the Galle Face Green demanding the Government to take actions to protect their trade. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Inspecting future plans of Ratmalana Airport

Aviation and Export Zones Development State Minister D.V.Chanaka visited the Colombo International Airport at Ratmalana on Monday to discuss the future development plans of the Airport. Airport & Aviation Services Sri Lanka (AASL) Ltd Chairman Major General (Rtd) G. A. Chandrasiri accompanied the State Minister along with AASL Directors Thilak Weerasinghe and Deirdre De Livera.

Protesters demand justice

A group of graduates of the Centre for Distance and Continuing Education at the University of Kelaniya staged a protest at the Agitation Site in Colombo today urging the government to grant them jobs. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Summer Fair and Saree Festival

The Summer Fair and Saree Festival was launched at the Sri Lanka Exhibition & Convention Centre yesterday (2). The exhibition will be held from September 02 to 06. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Development Officers in protest

A group of Development Officers staged a protest outside the Fort Railway Station today over several demands.

Heavy rains wreak havoc

Several areas in the Nothern Province have been affected due to the heavy rainfall and strong winds. Officials from the Disaster Management Centre visited the areas affected for further inspection.

31-year-old mail coach refurbished

Sri Lanka Railways Department in collaboration with the Tantri private limited refurbished a 31-year-old mail coach and added it to the Badulla night mail train. The mail coach was the 173rd compartment refurbished under a project which was launched to refurbish 200 railway compartments. Pix by Rekha Tharangani Fonseka

Enjoying a day of sun

As fears over the spread of Covid-19 ease, families flocked to Mount Lavinia beach to enjoy a day of sun, sand and sea. According to health authorities, no positive Covid-19 cases have been reported from the community for several weeks.

Binara Full Moon Poya

Devotees are seen taking part in religious observances at the Kiri Vehera in Kataragam on Binara Full Moon Poya Day. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Seeking blessings on Binara Poya Day

Devotees are seen engaged in religious observances at Gangaramaya Temple today to mark the Binara Poya Day. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel