“Construction Expo 2024” organized by the Ceylon Institute of Builders (CIOB) will be held from March 15 to 17 at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Hall at the BMICH. This is an excellent opportunity for new product sourcing, networking with new contacts and business opportunities, the latest technology added to the building and construction industry, etc. to promote the construction industry in Sri Lanka. Pix by Kithisiri De Mel
A noteworthy achievement in dental care in Sri Lanka was revealed with the latest endeavor from Dantaja Premium Dental Chambers – the introduction of ’Dantaja on Wheels’, our mobile medical clinic. This significant event took place at the esteemed Bandaranaike International Conference Hall premises in Colombo and was honored by the presence of the respected Tourism, Lands, Sports, and Youth Affairs Minister Harin Fernando.
The Port City Colombo today marked a significant milestone with the ground-breaking ceremony for its premier business park, the Business Centre. CHEC Port City Colombo Ltd., said the event transcends a simple building construction – it signifies the dawn of a new era for Sri Lanka’s economic landscape. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
Newly appointed British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Andrew Patrick visited the Gangaramaya Temple today to invoke blessings on his new appointment. During the visit, Deputy Incumbent of the temple Ven. Dr. Kirinde Assaji Thera presented the High Commissioner with the book “Twentieth Century Impressions of Ceylon’’ published by the Gangaramaya Temple. Pic by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
The 2024 Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Day was held yesterday at the Galle Face, grounds with the participation of diplomatic missions of member countries, partner states and a large number of school students from all provinces of the island. The theme for 2024 IORA Day is ’A Sustainable Indian Ocean for the Future Generation’. The commemoration was held under the chairmanship of President Wickremesinghe. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
As Ramazan, the month of fasting, will start this week, several Muslims were seen in Petta getting busy with their shopping. While buying of clothes is usually done towards the festival of Eid, people were seen getting a head-start, probably since economic conditions have improved from what it was over the last couple of years - Pix by Nisal Baduge
The KC’s Overseas Education Fair, held today from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm at The Galadari Hotel, Colombo, provided a platform for exploring international education options. Representatives from over 50 universities across 9 countries, including New Zealand, Canada, Finland, Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, Dubai and Singapore, were present, offering a diverse array of opportunities. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
The fourth day of the ’Air Tattoo 2024’ educational and technological exhibition held at the Muttraweli Ground in Jaffna today. State Minister of Defence Pramitha Bandara Thennakoon, attended the event as the Chief Guest. Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, the Commander of the Air Force, extended a warm welcome to the Chief Guest. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
Hindu devotees are seen engaged in religious observances at a Hindu temple in Colombo, today to mark Maha Shivaratri. Maha Shivarathri is a Hindu festival celebrated in honour of Lord Shiva and in particular signifies the night when Shiva performs the heavenly dance. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi
A ceremony organized by the UNP women’s wing ’Lak Wanitha Peramuna’ to mark International Women’s Day was held at a hotel in Kotte. Chief of Presidential Staff Sagala Ratnayake, UNP General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara and Lak Vanitha Peramuna President Shanthini Kongahage were also present. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
Femina Women’s Expo 2024, Sri Lanka’s largest women’s exhibition was launched today at the BMICH Colombo. It will be held till Sunday (10). This unique event is dedicated to honouring and celebrating Sri Lanka’s women and coincides with International Women’s Day 2024, which is marked worldwide on March 8. The Chief of Police in charge of the Child and Women Abuse Prevention Division, DIG Renuka Jayasundara participated in the event.
The celebration honouring the enduring legacy of Charles Henry de Soysa, the esteemed founder of the De Soysa Hospital for Women, Lunawa Hospital and Prince and Princess of Wales’ Colleges, took place on Sunday in commemoration of his 188th birth anniversary. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
The ’’Air Tattoo - 2024’’ educational and technical exhibition, held in conjunction with the 73rd anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force, was inaugurated yesterday at the Muttraweli Ground in Jaffna. Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force presenting a symbolic aircraft souvenir to a schoolgirl, inspiring her dream of becoming an aviator.
The autobiography ’Mage Kathawa’ of SJB MP Imthiaz Bakeer Markar was launched at the Ananda College auditorium today (05). The event saw the participation of a plethora of dignitaries including Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, former President Chandrika Kumaratunge, Ministers, MPs, academics, and other distinguished guests. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
President Ranil Wickremesinghe graced the 94th ’Battle of the Maroons’ cricket clash between Ananda and Nalanda Colleges, iconic Buddhist boys’ schools in Sri Lanka, at the SSC ground in Colombo today (03).Ananda College Principal Lal Dissanayake is also in the picture. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
President Ranil Wickremesinghe attended the 94th historic ’’Battle of the Maroons’’ cricket encounter between Ananda and Nalanda Colleges held today at the SSC ground in Colombo. Pererannual cricket encounter commemorates the esteemed ’’Late Dr. N.M. Perera Memorial Challenge Championship Trophy,’’ with today marking the culmination of this year’s two day encounter.
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