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.
The Medical Camp organized for the third time by the past pupils’ association of Musaeus College, Colombo 7 was held today at the college premises. Several medical tests were conducted and a team of about 60 doctors including specialists participated. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel
The Bride and Groom Wedding Fair 2023 kicked off on Friday at the BMICH in Colombo. Running until Sunday, this extraordinary event promises to be a haven for soon-to-be-weds, offering a wide array of wedding services and beautification workshops. From 10 am to 8 pm, attendees can explore a multitude of booths and exhibits featuring everything needed to plan a perfect wedding.
CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards organized by the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka was held at the Taj Samudra, Colombo today (06) for the ninth consecutive year under the distinguished patronage of International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) President Asmâa Resmouki.
An exhibition of vintage stamps organized by Stamps.lk was launched today (06) at the Public Library in Colombo. Several rare stamps including Sri Lanka’s first stamp and other vintage coins are also exhibited and sold at this exhibition, which will be held till Sunday (08). Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
The State Children’s Art Festival, an occasion where little painters throughout the island are given due accolade for their creative works was held at the National Youth Services Council, Maharagama under the aegis of Cultural Affairs Minister Vidura Wickramanayake. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
A ceremony to obtain blessings on the Sri Lanka Army and its regimental flags was held to commemorate the 74th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army under the patronage of Lt. Gen. Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
The Postal Department held a stamp exhibition to mark World Post Day, which was set for today. The exhibition was organized by the Ministry of Mass Media, the Department of Posts and the Philatelic Bureau. The exhibition will continue till next Monday (9) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel
A media conference was held at cartoonist, journalist and human rights defender Prageeth Ekneligoda’s residence to mark the 5,000th day since his disappearance. The conference was chaired by Ekneligoda’s wife Sandya Ekneligoda. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka who was found not guilty by a Sydney Court on a sexual assault case in Australia, arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last night. He said that he will soon engage in the necessary training to play cricket in Sri Lanka again. Pix by T.K.G. Kapila
Nadeesha Dilhani Lekamge won the silver medal in the women’s javelin throw event at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China today. This is the first athletics medal for Sri Lanka at the Asian Game in 17 years. India’s Annu Rani won the gold medal in the event while China’s Lyu Huihui won the bronze medal.
The Colombo Municipal Council was illuminated in vibrant pink for the fourth consecutive year on October 3, symbolizing the unwavering support for the Breast Cancer Awareness Month in sync with the Global Landmark Illumination Campaign initiated in 2000, gracing over 140 countries. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
A ceremony to obtain blessings on the Sri Lanka Army and its regimental flags was held at the historic Kataragama Kiri Vehera and Kataragama Devala Premises yesterday (2), to commemorate the 74th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army. The event was under Lt. Gen. Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army.
Educational materials such as books were handed over to children who are from low-income families and attending school (Harvard College) in Dam Street, Colombo. The Dam Street Police and the area community committee members provided the facilities for these children from Grades 1 to 5 to perform several children’s programmes to mark International Children’s Day. Pic by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
The Lawyers’ Collective held a media conference in Colombo today, where former BASL Presidents Saliya Peiris, Upul Jayasuriya, MP M. S. Sumanthiuran, and former MP Jayampathi Wickramaratne participated together with scores of lawyers. The Collective called for the postponement of the proposed Anti-Terrorism Bill and the Online Safety Bill, as they are perceived to be draconian laws. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
International Children’s Day was celebrated by the British Council in Colombo, where a story-telling through puppetry session with Sulochana Dissanayake was held. Children and parents enjoying the interactive storytelling session, which brought real stories to their lives and sparked their imaginations. Pix Nisal Baduge
Children at the Dehiwala Zoo together with their parents as the entrance fees was made free for them to mark World Childrens’ Day today. Meanwhile, another Children’s Day event was held at Rathna Sri Ghanarama Pothgul Viharaya Batuwatta, Ragama. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel and Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
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