Victory!

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa was captured making the ‘V’ sign indicating victory, at the inaugural session of the 9th Parliament on Thursday. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

During the inauguration

Ministers Bandula Gunawardana, Gamini Lokuge, Nimal Siripala de Silva and Chamal Rajapaksa were captured during the inaugural session of the ninth Parliament of Sri Lanka today. Pic by Waruna Wanniarachchi

President welcomed to 9th Parliament

New Speaker of Parliament, Mahinda Yapa Abeywardane, welcomed President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and First Lady Ioma Rajapaksa to the inaugural session of the 9th Parliament today. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

MP Vithanage takes boat to parliament

Former Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte Mayor Madhura Vithanage who was elected as an MP arrived in a boat to participate in the inaugural session of the 9th Parliament today. Pix by Rekha Tharangani Fonseka

Dayasiri in batik

Batik, Handloom and Domestic Apparel Production State Minister DayasiriJayasekara was seen wearing a batik shirt in Parliament this morning.

State Festival of photography-2020

The State Festival of photography - Sri Lanka 2020 was held at the Foundation Institute yesterday in view of the World Photography Day. Lifetime felicitation award, bronze, Silver and Gold awards were given away during the ceremony for the photographs taken subjected to the COVID-19. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Policy rates to remain unchanged

The Central Bank Governor Professor W.D. Lakshman today announced the decision to hold Central Bank Policy rates unchanged in continuing its accommodative monetary policy stance. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

State Minister vows to lower essential drug prices

Pharmaceuticals Production, Supply and Regulation State Minister Prof. Channa Jayasumana said he would put an end to the pharmaceutical mafia operated during the yahapalana regime in the guise of drug price reduction and he would bring down drug prices by increasing the local pharmaceutical production by 50%.

Contraband fags destroyed

A stock of illegally imported foreign cigarettes worth Rs. 35 million found hidden in a 40-foot container was destroyed at the Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC) destruction yard under the supervision of Customs officials today. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

CAA raids shops selling harmful beauty products

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) today conducted a raid on several shops in Fort in search of beauty products harmful to humans.

Tharaka Balasuriya assumes duties

State Minister of Regional Co-operation Tharaka Balasuriya assumed duties at the Ministry in Colombo today

New Sports Minister

Newly appointed Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa assumed duties at the ministry today. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, Mrs. Shiranthi Rajapaksa and family members of Mr. Rajapaksa and several ministers attended the ceremony. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Graduates demand jobs as promised by govt.

More than 3,000 Graduates staged a protest march from the Colombo Fort Railway Station towards the Presidential Secretariat demanding the government to award them with employment opportunities in the state sector as promised by the government during the election campaign. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Ranaweera assumes duties

Cane, Brass,Clay,Furniture and Rural Industry Promotion State Minister Prasanna Ranaweera assumed duties at the ministry premises.

Priyankara Jayaratne assumes duties

Newly appointed Foreign Employment Promotion and Market Diversification State Minister MP Piyankara Jayarathne assumed duties today (17) at the ministry premises.

Make way please!

The new Minister of Justice Mohamed Ali Sabry assumed duties at the Justice Ministry at the Supreme Court complex today. The minister assumed duties among well-wishers and guests, with his office packed to the extent that the Minister’s wife had to drag him by the sleeve towards his desk so that he could assume duties. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

PM assumes duties as Buddha Sasana Minister

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa assumed duties as the Minister of Buddha Sasana and Religious Affairs at a ceremony held at the Gangarama Temple, Colombo this morning. National Heritage State Minister Vidura Wickramanayake also assumed duties at the temple. Minister Professor G.L.Peiris was also present. Pix by Nisal Baduge

New FM & Foreign Secretary

Newly appointed Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardane and Foreign Secretary Professor Admiral Jayanath Colombage are seen together at the ceremony where Minister Gunawardane assumed duties today. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Assumed duties…

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa today assumed duties as the Minister of Finance at the Ministry premises amidst religious observances.

Sangha Sabha office declared open in Wellawatte

The office complex of the Amarapura Maha Nikaya Sangha Sabha was declared open by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa in Wellawatte. Several dignitaries including the Maha Sangha, former speaker Karu Jayasuriya and former MP Ruwan Wijewardena attended the ceremony. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Kedella Art of Living 2020

Kedella Construction Expo 2020 was launched yesterday at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH). The exhibition which mainly focuses on house designing & construction, interior designing and housing loans etc, will be held until Sunday (16).

Mahindananda as Agriculture Minister

Mahindananda Aluthgamage today assumed duties as the Minister of Agriculture at the ministry premises.

Viyalendiran new Public Service State Minister

State Minister of Public Service, Postal Services and Media Development Sathasivam Viyalendiran assumed duties at the Sri Lanka Postal Headquarters today. Minister of Mass Media and Information Keheliya Rambukwella was also present at the occasion. Pix Damith Wickramasinghe

Ports Minister assumes duties

Ports and Shipping Minister Rohitha Abeygunawardena assumed duties at the Ports Ministry today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Amaraweera assumes duties...

Minister of Environment Mahinda Amaraweera assumed duties at the Ministry today. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Sarath Weerasekara assumes duties...

Provincial Councils & Local Government State Minister Sarath Weerasekara today assumed duties at the Ministry today. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Janaka Bandara assumes duties…

The Minister of Public Services, Provincial Councils & Local Government Janaka Bandara Thennakoon assumed duties at the Ministry today. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Cabraal assumes duties…

State Minister of Finance and Capital Markets and State Entrepreneurship Development Ajith Nivard Cabraal assumed duties at the Finance Ministry today. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

A warm send-off!

Police Sergeant G. W. Chandralal Silva, who was attached to the Community Police Unit at the Slave Island Police, retired yesterday after serving the people in the area for 35 years. The residents organised a farewell event at the police premises to show their gratitude to the outgoing Sergeant. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Galaxy Z Fold 2 in SL

Samsung India Electronics Pvt Ltd introduced five innovative products to the Sri Lankan market on August 13, 2020. The products included Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Note 20 phone, Galaxy Buds Live (True wireless head phones), Galaxy Tab S7 and Smart Watch. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana