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Wed, 24 Jul 2019 Today's Paper
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is seen in a conversation with Megapolis and Western Development Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka during declaring open of several development projects in Avissawella yesterday.
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The Socialist People’s Front (UFF) staged a protest outside the Fort Railway Station yesterday against the current government.
23 Jul 2019 - 6 - 2419
Another S13 Class power set unit and S11 diesel multiple-unit (DMU) engine were added to the railways train fleet today. The new train sets arrived at the Colombo Port from India. A total of six dual power-sets had been ordered from India. Four dual power-sets already arrived in the country.
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President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday assured that he will not bow down to any pressure and continue the efforts to create a better country for the children. He made these comments addressing a gathering at Reggie Ranatunga Vidyalaya in Minuwangoda.
22 Jul 2019 - 1 - 3720
Hettiarachige Jacintha, who has been confined to bed after sustaining injuries as a result of the April 21 explosion in Katuwapitiya Church, receives holy communion from Archbishop of Colombo, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith. Pics by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
19 Jul 2019 - 1 - 6831
About 10 shops were destroyed in a landslide in Ginigatthena this morning where one person was killed. Pix by Ranjith Rajapaksa
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Two spill gates of the Upper Kothmale were opened yesterday due to heavy rains. Pix by Gamini Bandara Illangatileke
18 Jul 2019 - 0 - 2721
‘Shilpa Sena’, organized by the Ministry of Science Technology and Research to promote science and technology, was launched under the patronage of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe at BMICH today. Minister of Science Technology and Research Sujeewa Senasinghe was also present at the opening. The exhibition will be held until July 21.
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Heavy traffic was reported near the Technical Junction in Maradana due to a protest launched by the members of the Peratugami Kamkaru Aragalaya. Pix by Nisal Baduge
17 Jul 2019 - 0 - 39
Jayawardenapura University students carried a protest demanding their issues to be resolved as soon as possible. They started the protest from Visual and Performing Arts Faculty, and made their way on foot to the University Grants Commission.
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Sri Lankans were able to witness a rare lunar eclipse during the early hours of today. It was the last lunar eclipse this year, and the people of Sri Lanka will experience the next lunar eclipse of this nature on May 26, 2021. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
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Water level in the Moragahakanda reservoir has gone down considerably due to the prevailing dry weather which has adversely affected the livelihood of the people living in the area.
16 Jul 2019 - 0 - 34
Elephants are seen here preparing for the annual Esala Perahera of the Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devalaya. Pix by Nisal Baduge
16 Jul 2019 - 1 - 1353
A two wheels motor racing event organised by the Sri Lanka Association of Racing Drivers and Riders in collaboration with the Two Wheels Motors Racing Club and Negombo Racing Association was held at the Mirigama racing track last Sunday. The motorcycle team of the Special Task Force (STF) also participated in the racing event for the first time. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
16 Jul 2019 - 0 - 268
Devotees are seen engaging in religious activities this morning at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo to mark the Esala Poya day. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
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Today is Esala full moon Poya day, which is celebrated by Buddhists island wide. Esala Poya is significant to Buddhists as the day Buddha preached his first dhamma sermon, the ’Dhamma Chakka Pavattana Sutta’. The picture shows devotees at the Kiri Vehera at Kataragama taking part in religious observances. Pix by Nisal Baduge
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today participated in the prize giving and the 125th anniversary celebrations of Skandavarodaya College in Chunnakam. State Minister of Education Vijeyakala Maheswaran, TNA MPs Tharamalingam Sidtharththan, E. Saravanapavan and Mawai Senathirajah were also present. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
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The 12th day of the Esala Perahera of the Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devalaya was held last night. The roads were filled with thousands of devotees who arrived in Kataragama to witness the Perahera.
15 Jul 2019 - 11 - 1936
Eoin Morgan-led England lifted their maiden ICC World Cup trophy after a super over win against New Zealand at Lord’s, London.
14 Jul 2019 - 0 - 13
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe declares open the new pavilion of the Kinniya Central College in Trincomalee Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
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National People’s Power was launched at the BMICH yesterday with the participation of political party leaders, Trade Unions, Artistes, Professionals and Intellectuals.
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The main fire walking ceremony of the Kataragama Esala festival took place this morning in front of the Maha Devalaya and more than 600 devotees took part in the fire walking. Pix by Nisal Baduge
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe visited Kataragama sacred city on Saturday and paid homage to the Kirivehera Raja Maha Viharaya and was blessed by incumbent Ven. Kobawaka Dhamminda Thera. Pix by Nisal Baduge
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The Wedding Show-2019 bridal exhibition organised by the Asia Exhibitions & Conventions was launched at the BMICH yesterday. The visitors including future brides and grooms can obtain services from over 250 professionals in the wedding industry at the exhibition which will be held till Sunday 14th.
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Yoshitha, the second son of Opposition Leader and former President Mahinda Rajapaksa got engaged to Nithiesha Jayasekera today.
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Scientists have discovered a large radiation leak coming from the wreck of a Russian nuclear submarine which sank in the 1980s.
11 Jul 2019 - 5 - 2335
Some tourists were seen enjoying a walk around the Independence Square in Colombo during their stay in the city. The tourist arrival was dropped in the aftermath of the serial bombings on April 21.
11 Jul 2019 - 5 - 2094
The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) and the police jointly launched a special awareness programme last evening to identify unroadworthy vehicles in the Western Province and to issue prohibition or repair orders. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
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UPFA MP Dayasiri Jayasekara testifying before the Parliamentary Select Committee looking into the Easter Sunday attacks yesterday. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
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A policeman is seen holding an umbrella to a DIG during the protest carried out by IUSF university students today over several demands. Police also used tear gas and water cannon to disperse the protesting IUSF students at the Kollupitiya Junction.
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