Anna-Marie wins big at Zurich Cup 2020

Sri Lankan athlete Anna-Marie Ondaatje won two gold medals and one silver medal at the Zurich Cup 2020; Switzerland’s first ever International Rhythmic Gymnastic Tour.

NTMI to go online to issue fitness certificates

An online app to obtain fitness certificates for driving licences was launched yesterday on behalf of the National Transports Medical Institute (NTMI) by Power, Energy and Commuter Transport Management Minister Mahinda Amaraweera to ease congestion at the DMT. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

PM with Twins

The Twin Cultural Show organized by the Sri Lanka Twins Association was held yesterday under the patronage of Prime Minster Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Indian ship Airavat arrives in Colombo

The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Airavat arrived at the port of Colombo yesterday and she was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.

Sajith calls on Cardinal

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa called on Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith at the Archbishop’s House in Colombo today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Gemunu now without the tusks

The Yala National Park confirmed that the majestic tusker known as Gemunu in the Yala sanctuary had lost its remaining tusk following a tussle with another tusker known as ’’Nandimithra’’, who is known to be a frequent visitor to Yala originates from the jungles of the Sithulpawwa area. Pix by Kataragama Devapriya

Welcome!

Students who got through the 2019 Grade Five Scholarship examination with flying colours were welcomed in the Grade six of the Gothami Balika Vidyalaya, Colombo. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Sajith says he will decide on alliance

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa participated in a public meeting in Biyagama yesterday where he said that he would form a new alliance but would not divide UNP. UNP MP and Biyagama Organizer Ruwan Wijewardene organized the meeting.Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

23rd Anniversary of Special Forces

The elite Special Forces (SF) of the Army, honoured with award of the Presidential ’Ranaparashuwa’ (Hatchet) and Regimental ’Ranaparashuwa’ (Hatchet) identical to presidential Colours or Regimental Colours marked their 23rd anniversary yesterday at Naula SF Regimental HQ premises during an event, dignified by the presence of their Colonel of the Regiment, SF Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, acting Chief of D

Edex Expo 2020

Edex Expo 2020, the education exhibition and job fair organised by Royal College, Colombo was launched at the BMICH yesterday under the patronage of Principal B.A. Abeyratne and French Ambassador Eric Lavertu. The exhibition will be held today and tomorrow.

Arrived…

Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne is seen at the Colombo High Court, who arrived at the court over a revision application filed by the Attorney General (AG) against the order of the Chief Magistrate granting bail to Mr. Senaratne.

Inspection journey...

Transport Service Management Minister Mahinda Amaraweera was engaged in an inspection tour around the Dematagoda railway yard today.

MPs hopeful RW will leave from leadership post

A group of UNP MPs including Harsha De Silva, Harin Fernando, Nalin Bandara Jayamaha, Ajith P Perera and J.C. Alawathuwala took part in a news briefing held at Opposition Leader’s office where they said they were hopeful that Mr. Wickremesinghe would resign from the leadership in the coming days. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Stop suppression...

A group of students of the Inter-University Students Federation (IUSF) staged a protest outside the Higher Education Ministry against the suspension of the students’ union of the Ruhuna University.

President makes inspection visit to BIA

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday made an inspection visit to the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). The President’s office said, “the President took a review trip on operation, facilities and passenger services and met the officers and passengers at the airport.” Pix by T.K.G. Kapila

Private helicopters at Shangri-La car park

Two helicopter owned by a private company were seen at the car park of the Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo.

Grow With Me

The Polymath college in Nawinna, Maharagama today welcomed their new students for grade one by organising an event named ‘Grow With Me’. The objective of the programme is to get these children to grow a plant. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Final rites of Jayalath Manorathna

The final rites of Award-winning artist Jayalath Manorathna was held this evening at the Boralesgamuwa public cemetery. The cremation of the late artist was performed in the presence of a distinguished gathering including artists, actresses and actors. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Thai Pongal festivities at Opposition Leader's Office

Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa engages in religious observances at Thai Pongal celebration held at the Opposition Leader’s office in Colombo this evening. Member of Parliament Mano Ganesan, Mrs. Janani Premadasa and Mrs. Hema Premadasa were also present. Religious observances were led by the President of Hindu Priests Association, Sivasri K. Wathiswara Kurukkal. Several MPs were also present. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Bodhi Pooja for Australian bushfire victims

An Adhishtana Bodhi Pooja organised by Sri Lanka Army was held last Tuesday at Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya by Chief Incumbent Ven. Dr. Kollupitiye Mahinda Sangharakkitha Nayaka Thera to invoke blessings on Australian bushfire victims and all those who laid their lives to natural and manmade disasters.

Pongal harvest festival

Hindu people were seen engaged in religious observances in line with the Thai Pongal harvest festival, which falls today. The Tamil festival of Thai Pongal is a thanksgiving festival celebrating a successful harvest. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Voice of the voiceless

A group of environmentalists staged a protest outside the Wildlife Department today against the move to distribute weapons to tame wild elephants.

Arrested…

UNP MP Ranjan Ramanayake was seen leaving his residence after he was arrested by Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) officers today.

Russian FM meets counterpart

Foreign Affairs Minister of Russia, Sergey Lavrov met with Sri Lankan Foreign Relations Minister Dinesh Gunawardane at the Foreign Affairs Ministry in Colombo today. They also took part in a joint news briefing. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Chinese FM calls on Minister Dinesh

Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister Wang Yi called on Foreign Relations Minister Dinesh Gunawardane at the Foreign Relations Ministry in Colombo today. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Preparation for Thai Pongal…

The Hindus turned out in numbers today to purchase goods from shops at Pettah to celebrate the Thai Pongal festival which falls tomorrow. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Last respect…

The body of veteran actor and dramatist Jayalath Manorathna is currently lying at his residence. His loved ones were seen paying last respect to Mr Manorathna.

Taal Volcano spews steam and ash

A phreatic explosion from the Taal volcano is seen from the town of Tagaytay in Cavite province, southwest of Manila, on January 12. AFP

SL Navy’s Marines pass out

46 Sri Lanka Navy’s Marines passed out at the Marine Battalion Headquarters in Sampur, Trincomalee, recently.

Rain in Dubai

Rain overnight brought Dubai to a virtual standstill on Saturday morning as major roads were waterlogged, flights were delayed as roads around the airport faced severe congestions, and numerous vehicles stalled in flooded streets. Pics courtesy Gulf News and Gulf, Sudharsan/Gulf News Reader