Newly appointed Inspector-General of Police Deshabandu Tennakoon visited the Gangaramaya Temple this afternoon and met Deputy Incumbent Ven. (Dr) Kirinde Assaji Nayake Thero and received religious blessings on his new appointment. Pix by Nisal Baduge
The University Trade Union Joint Committee (UTUJC) staged a protest in front of the Education Ministry today over several demands which include a call on the authorities to solve the salary anomalies, to increase their Monthly Compensation Allowance (MCA) and to grant a salary increase to the entire university system. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
The University Trade Union Joint Committee (UTUJC) staged a protest in front of the Visual and Performing Arts University today, demanding that the authorities solve their salary anomalies and take immediate action to enroll new lecturers to continue with the students’ academic activities. Pix by Nisal Baduge
While condemning Minister Harin Fernando’s treasonous and unconstitutional statement, a public protest against the ETCA agreement was held in front of the Indian High Commission, Colombo today. The protest was over the statement on selling national resources, economic and security assets for India’s geopolitical interests, which makes the national economy a victim of India. Pix by Nisal Baduge
A counter-protest was held in Negombo today in response to allegations that the fisheries harbour in Pitipana has been taken over by the Archdiocese of Colombo. Demonstrators accused the opposing group of spreading falsehoods and claimed that the decision by the Archdiocese of Colombo is correct. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel
President Ranil Wickremesinghe and former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa graced the first day of the Gangarama Navam Perahara in Colombo along with several other dignitaries last night. Traditional drummers, dancers and whip-crackers added colour to the Perahera. Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshana
Architect 2024, the biggest construction and architecture exhibition of the year, was launched at the BMICH. The exhibition is organized by the Sri Lankan Architects’ Association with the masters in the field. It will be held till Sunday (25) from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
King coconut water has become an attraction in Colombo these days with the hot weather, with people seeking to quench their thirst. The Department of Meteorology has warned the public not to stay in the sunlight for long periods. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
The inauguration ceremony of the 42nd annual session of ‘Architect 2024’ of the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects (SLIA) was held today at the BMICH. The ceremony will include the formal induction of newly elected Chartered Architects for 2023, the presentation of SLIA Design Awards, Colour Awards, Research Awards and Product Awards for 2024. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
International Mother Language Day was marked in Colombo today with a ceremony organized by the High Commission of Bangladesh, the Education Ministry and Sri Lanka Scouts Association. Education Minister Susil Premajayantha, External Affairs Minister Ali Sabry, heads of foreign missions in Sri Lanka, the clergy and schoolchildren participated in the event. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel
The joint media briefing by visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Dr. Amir Abdullahian and Sri Lankan Foreign Affairs Minister M.U.M. Ali Sabry took place in Colombo on February 20, 2024. Iranian Foreign Minister Dr. Hossein arrived in Sri Lanka last night for a three-day official visit. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
Students’ union of the Indigenous Medicine Faculty staged a protest march today from Rajagiriya Ayurveda Hospital to Auyrveda rounabout, demanding the government to withdraw the policies that destroy the local indigenous medical practices and to take immediate action to overcome the current medical shortage. Pix by Nisal Baduge
Workmen attending to repairs to the railway lines of the Ragama railway station, which were damaged due to the derailment of the Badulla-bound Colombo Udarata Menike express train yesterday. The train operations on the main line were delayed due to the derailment of the Udarata Menike express train near the Ragama railway station yesterday. Three tracks were damaged due to the derailment. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirising
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