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Sat, 27 Apr 2024 Today's Paper
16 Apr 2024 - 4 - 1592
Commuters along with their children and belongings, were stranded at the Fort Railway Station due to train cancellations. Eleven scheduled trains were cancelled today due to the absence of locomotive operators and railway guards. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
15 Apr 2024 - 4 - 2177
People begin arriving in Colombo after the Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations. Long-distance buses were deployed to beef up transportation. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
15 Apr 2024 - 1 - 248
Even after the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festivals, some foreign tourists were seen walking in the streets of Colombo. According to the reports by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, Sri Lanka crossed the 50,000 mark of tourist arrivals during the first nine days of April. Pix By Pradeep Pathirana
15 Apr 2024 - 0 - 549
Oil anointing ceremonies were held throughout the country this morning. This is from a ceremony held at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo under the aegis of Ven. Dr. Kirinde Assaji Thera. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
15 Apr 2024 - 0 - 285
The annual traditional Avurudu Perahera of the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Dewalaya was held yesterday, ushering in prosperity following timely rainfall. Pix by Nisal Baduge
14 Apr 2024 - 7 - 1641
A pirith chanting ceremony was held last night at the Siri Vajiragnana Dhamma School, Maharagama in view of the dawn of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
13 Apr 2024 - 0 - 506
We wish our readers a happy Sinhala and Tamil New Year!
13 Apr 2024 - 1 - 331
The distribution of New Year gift parcels to children under the care of 336 Child Development Centres nationwide in celebration of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year commenced this morning in the Colombo, Kalutara and Gampaha districts.
12 Apr 2024 - 4 - 1457
People were buying goods even today to celebrate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, with most seen buying firecrackers. Pix by Nisal Baduge
12 Apr 2024 - 1 - 1219
Rare bird species and wild animals at the Horton Plains National Park in the summer season. Many local and foreign visitors frequent the National Park to witness its natural beauty. Located at an elevation of 2,100–2,300 m and encompassing mountain grasslands and forest, Horton Plains is rich in biodiversity and many of the species found here are endemic to the region. Pix by Nisal Baduge
11 Apr 2024 - 7 - 1328
UNP Deputy Leader and Senior Presidential Advisor Ruwan Wijewardene met the Chief Prelate (Mahanayake) of the Kotte Sri Kalayani Samagri Dharma Maha Sangha Sabha of the Siyam Maha Nikaya, Ven. Dr. Ittapana Dhammalankara Anu Nayake Maha Thera today. They discussed the current political situation and the status of the economy. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
11 Apr 2024 - 1 - 844
This is the season when Robarosiya flowers are in full bloom. The picture shows several areas glowing with Robarosiya flowers. Pix by Nisal Baduge
10 Apr 2024 - 1 - 889
The Sri Lanka Air Force is preparing for the Colombo Air Show and Defence Exhibition (CADE 2024) to demonstrate air power and stimulate tourism and investment. Air Force Commander Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa announced that the five-day event will take place from May 29 to June 2 at the Galle Face and Colombo Port City.
10 Apr 2024 - 4 - 1205
Muslims gathered at Galle Face Green in Colombo this morning to attend Eid prayers as the holy fasting month of Ramadan came to an end. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
09 Apr 2024 - 4 - 1227
The streets of Colombo and its suburbs bustled with crowds as people flocked for their New Year shopping, eagerly preparing for the festivities of Ramadan, Sinhala and Tamil New Year. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
09 Apr 2024 - 0 - 131
A group of individuals staged a demonstration opposite the Fort Railway Station, marking the second anniversary of the historical people’s uprising known as “Aragalaya,” on July 9, 2022. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
09 Apr 2024 - 2 - 1853
The total solar eclipse brought America to a standstill on Monday as millions stopped work, paused classes and flocked to the streets and city rooftops to view the rare event.
08 Apr 2024 - 2 - 1058
A beverage company in the Port City held a breaking fast (Ifthar) banquet today for the fourth time for Muslim devotees who are fasting. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
08 Apr 2024 - 1 - 476
As Ramazan, the month of fasting draws to an end, several Muslims in Pettah busy with their shopping to celebrate the Eid or festival marking the end of fasting, in a day or two - Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
08 Apr 2024 - 0 - 794
The 38th National Rowing Championship 2024 was held at the Diyawanna Rowing Centre. The crew’s commendable effort to achieve goals whilst tackling examinations and other duties is truly an example of fine sportsmanship. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi
07 Apr 2024 - 1 - 1738
Tourists are captured immersing themselves in delightful culinary experience, savoring the flavors that define Sri Lanka’s rich cultural heritage. Pix by Nisal Baduge
06 Apr 2024 - 10 - 1346
As the Sinhala and Tamil New Year is just around the corner, Sri Lankan people are busy with purchasing goods at the Pettah Market in Colombo. The President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickramasinghe has instructed the officials to prepare a formal program with the aim of maintaining the uninterrupted essential and public services during the upcoming festive season. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
05 Apr 2024 - 6 - 1550
The 37th edition of the ’Colombo Shopping Festival’, the ultimate shopping paradise, was launched today at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH). The exhibition will be held till next Thursday (11) from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
05 Apr 2024 - 1 - 404
A New Year celebration was held this morning at the Gothami Balika Vidyalaya in Colombo within the school premises. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi
04 Apr 2024 - 14 - 823
The Joint Centre for Unemployed Graduates staged a protest outside the Fort Railway Station today urging the authorities to provide them with jobs that were promised earlier. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
04 Apr 2024 - 5 - 959
The International Gem and Jewellery Trade Centre, known as the Ratnapura Gem Tower, was inaugurated this morning (04) by President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
03 Apr 2024 - 20 - 1901
UNP Deputy Leader and Adviser to the President, Ruwan Wijewardena held a public day in Biyagama today, where the problems of those who arrived from several areas were discussed. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
03 Apr 2024 - 1 - 1175
The vibrant blossoms eagerly greet the summer in Nuwara Eliya, painting the landscape with their radiant colors, evoking a sense of warmth and anticipation for the season ahead. Pix by Nisal Baduge
02 Apr 2024 - 6 - 794
Health workers today held a protest in front of the Health Ministry for the second day over several demands, including the provision of a Disturbance, Availability and Transport (DAT) allowance. Pix by Nisal Baduge
02 Apr 2024 - 3 - 2017
During the recent long weekend, a significant number of tourists and local residents were observed visiting World’s End. With the country’s economy on the mend, there has been an increase in tourist arrivals, leading them to explore various areas, including Nuwara Eliya, for leisure activities. Pix by Nisal Baduge
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