The Havelock City Mall was opened today by Chairman of the Havelock City Pvt. Limited, Ajith Jayaratne. The Board of Directors of Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC, Pravir Samarasinghe, Mildred Tao Ong, Rohini Nanayakkara and Ben Tao also participated. This international standard shopping mall promises to deliver an unparalleled shopping and entertainment experience, creating an ideal destination for the local community right in the heart of Colombo.
Sri Lanka Journalists for Global Justice held a protest and handed over a petition to the UN office in Colombo calling for a ceasefire in Palestine, protection of human rights and ending the Israeli occupation in Palestine through a political settlement. Pix by Pradeep Dilruskshana
An environmental organization staged a protest in front of the Colombo Fort railway station today, urging the authorities to take sustainable remedies to save the lives of elephants in Sri Lanka. The demonstrators held banners of elephants that had died recently. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
The highly anticipated Photography Equipment Trade Fair, the largest of its kind in Sri Lanka, commenced yesterday at BMICH in Colombo. This exciting event offers photography enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire all the necessary equipment with special discounts. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel
A foreign tourist who came to Sri Lanka is walking at Independence Square in Colombo on October 13, 2023. Provisional data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows that the number of tourists who visited Sri Lanka in the first week of October exceeded 25,000. In its weekly tourist arrivals report, SLTDA announced expected fourth quarter (4Q23) tourist arrivals of 533,744 and expressed confidence in achieving
The Associations of Tour Guides and Tour Drivers who visit Sri Lanka along with Israeli nationals held a peaceful protest at Independence Square urging the authorities to protect the Israeli nationals visiting Sri Lanka these days. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
A professional discussion was held on the draft Constitution at the Foundation Institute. President’s Counsel Romesh de Silva, President’s Counsel and Constitutional Lawyer Manohara R. De Silva, President’s Counsel Sanjeeva Jayawardena, President’s Counsel Samantha Ratwatte and President’s Counsel Navin Marapana participated in the discussion. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
Sri Lanka Customs intercepted a container that was falsely declared as containing chickpeas but was found to be filled with Orid seed (Undu). The Customs detection has resulted in a significant saving of Rs 5.1 million. The container had been imported from India by a private company based in Colombo 10. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
A senior delegation comprising Australian Assistant Foreign Minister Tim Watts, Australian High Commissioner Paul Stephens, First Assistant Gary Cowan Secretary, Australian Deputy High Commissioner Lalita Kapur visited the Gangaramaya Temple today (10) to seek blessings from Deputy Incumbent of the Gangarama Temple Venerable Kirinde Assaji Thera. Pix by Samantha Perera
The Bambalapitiya bridge on Marine Drive poses a great threat to pedestrians as it is on the verge of collapse after being in a dilapidated state for months. Vehicular traffic has slowed to a snail’s pace as motorists fear to travel under the bridge fearing a possible collapse. President Ranil Wickremesinghe has ordered for the flyover to be removed and plans are in place to erect a temporary access way. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
The first-day cover and stamp were issued to mark the International Year of Millets 2023. The launching ceremony was held at the Head Office of the Department of Post. The event was held under the patronage of Mass Media State Minister Shantha Bandara.
The Students’ Union of the Medical Faculty of the Colombo University staged a protest at the Lipton Circus today (9) against the government’s move to abolish free education and free healthcare. The police intercepted and obstructed the protesting students who were carrying a coffin to symbolize the death of free education. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
The Sri Lanka Station Masters’ Union (SLSMU) recently commemorated its 100th anniversary of dedicated service and solidarity. Originally established in 1923 as the Ceylon Railway Station Masters’ Union, it later evolved into the Sri Lanka Station Masters’ Union. This milestone marks a century of commitment and collaboration within the Union.
A group of lawyers today staged a protest march from Colombo Fort, demanding the government not to intervene in court procedures and to protect the integrity of justice and the judicial system while granting justice to former Mullaitivu District Judge T. Saravanarajah. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
Senior citizens who receive their pensions stated a protest march in Colombo demanding the responsible authorities to provide the Agrahara facility for all, provide medicines at concessionary prices and to grant a 20 percent interest rate on their senior citizens’ fixed deposits. Pix by Nisal Baduge
Deadly scenes have been emerging from Israel and the Gaza Strip over the weekend after Hamas launched a surprising attack on Israel as part of an invasion after 50 years. Israel has retaliated by bombing the Gaza Strip in Palestine leaving hundreds of civilians dead. Below images show the fear of the Palestinians in the midst of the Israeli attacks in Gaza while some pictures show the aftermath of the attack by Hamas.
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