Train derailment…

The engine of the train bound to Mount Lavinia from Maradana derailed this afternoon between Maradana and Dematagoda railway stations. No casualties were reported due to the incident. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Re-remanded…

Former minister Patali Champika Ranawaka, who was re-remanded in connection with the road accident in 2016, is seen leaving the court premises.

Remanded…

Former minister Patali Champika Ranawaka, who was arrested by the CCD in connection with the road accident in 2016, has been remanded until Saturday (19) by the Colombo Magistrate Court. Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana

Prior to arrest...

Former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka, who was arrested by the CCD officers, was seen at his residence prior to his arrest.

Caroline Jurie meets Rosy

Caroline Jurie, who was crowned as Mrs. World 2020 at the World Pageant held in Las Vegas, United States, called on Colombo Mayor Rosy Senanayake, who was once crowned Mrs. World today at the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) where she was warmly welcomed with traditional customs.

Ahead of Christmas…

Several places in the Colombo city were seen adorned with lights and decorations ahead of upcoming Christmas.

Ranil meets Uni students

United National Party (UNP) leader Ranil Wickremesinghe today met with representatives of university students at party headquarters Sirikotha and pointed out that all members of the UNP should come under one umbrella to decide on party reforms. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

Swiss Ambassador calls on President

Ambassador of Switzerland in Sri Lanka, Hanspeter Mock, called on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat this morning. Pix by President’s Media

First Test ends in a draw

Pakistan’s Test against Sri Lanka, their first at home since the attack against the same visitors in 2009, ended in a draw yesterday after being badly affected by the weather.

SL wins Asia Rugby U-19 Division 1 Championship

Sri Lanka has won the Asia Rugby U-19 Division 1 Championship and promotion to the Asia Rugby U-19 Championship in 2020.

Miss World 2019

Jamaica’s Toni-Ann Singh was crowned Miss World on Saturday.

Religious observances to mark Podi Hamuduruvo’s birthday

A series of religious observances held today at the Gangarama Temple in Hunupitiya to mark the 76th birthday of the Gangarama Temple’s Chief Incumbent and Chief Sanghanayake of the Colombo Nava Korale the Ven. Galboda Gnanissara Thera (Podi Hamuduruvo). Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana

Talented

An art and craft exhibition organised by the disabled soldiers was launched at the Aesthetic University’s J.D.A. Perera Art Gallery on Thursday. The exhibition showcases the talents of the injured war heroes. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

Army’s SAG winners felicitated

The 13th South Asian Games winners of the Sri Lanka Army were felicitated during a ceremony held yesterday at the Army Headquarters under the patronage of Army Commander Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva. The army team won 85 medals. The army commander is seen with Dilshi Kumarasinghe, who won three gold medals.

Solar powered three wheeler ride

Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SEA) launched solar-powered three-wheelers for the first time in Sri Lanka assisted by the Korean Government at BMICH today.

ASEAN envoys calls on President

A group of envoys representing member countries of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) called on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat today.

Risking their lives to spot a seal...

We Sri Lankans are not known to heed warnings or to follow simple instructions. This is clearly evident from what is happening along the Wellawata Beach these days when people visit the place to take a glimpse of the marooned seal that is resting among the boulders. The mammal is being protected by the police environment unit and wildlife officers from the crowds trying to take photos and selfies.

Japanese FM meets Dinesh

Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshi Mitsu, who is in Sri Lanka, today met Foreign Affairs Minister Dinesh Gunawardane at the ministry. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

SAG heroes returned

The Sri Lankan team which participated in 13th South Asian Games held in Kathmandu, Nepal, arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last night. Sri Lanka placed 3rd with 40 gold medals, 82 silver medals and 128 bronze medals, bringing the total medals to 250.

Sri Pada Pilgrim Season begins...

Sri Pada Pilgrim Season commenced on the auspicious time this morning with the dawn of the Unduwap Full Moon Poya Day. Pix by Ranjith Rajapakse

Marking Unduvap Poya

Devotees are seen taking part in religious activities at the Gangaramaya and Kelaniya temples in Colombo to mark the Unduvap Poya Day this morning. Pix by Nisal Baduge and Pradeep Pathirana

DM journalists recognised at ‘Excellence Awards 2018’

The 20th Edition of the ’Journalism Awards for Excellence 2018 ‘Awards Night’ was held at the Mount Lavinia Hotel this evening. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Vidudaya Angampora…

Angampora is one of the oldest and traditional forms of martial arts of Sri Lanka descending from ancient times. However, Angampora was discontinued when Britishers banned it in 1818. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Mrs. World 2020 arrives

Caroline Jurie, who was crowned as Mrs. World 2020 at the World Pageant held in Las Vegas, United States, arrived at the Katunayake Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning.

Leave me alone...

A seal which had marooned due to sea currents and washed ashore in Sri Lanka has become a sensation among the citizens. Many people thronged near the coast in Wellawatta today to take a glimpse of the stranded mammal. The seal was seen resting among the boulders along the Wellawatta Beach. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Dutch era building collapsed

A wall of the Dutch era building that is situated within the Galle Fort has collapsed last night. The wall was part of the Old Post Office.

Port City becomes part of Sri Lanka

The 269 hectare of land of the Colombo Port City officially declared a part of Sri Lanka during an event yesterday evening. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa graced the occasion with the Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Cheng Xueyuan.

Caroline crowned Mrs. World 2020

Caroline Jurie from Sri Lanka has been crowned as Mrs. World 2020 at the World Pageant held in Las Vegas, United States.

PM holds discussion on forthcoming Kelaniya perahera

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday held a discussion with Buddhist monks, officials of the Buddha Sasana Ministry and the Gampaha District Secretariat regarding the forthcoming historical Duruthu Perahera of Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya.

Maithripala calls on Chinese Ambassador

Former President Maithripala Sirisena today called on Chinese Ambassador Cheng Xueyuan where the Chinese Ambassador has wished former President on his future endeavours.