Civil Society Organizations demands an ambitious Global Plastic Treaty, at Ottawa, Canada. Ahead of the Plastics Treaty negotiations in Ottawa, Canada this week, activists walked in the streets to demand a just Treaty for people and planet free from corporate influence.
Civil Society Organizations demands an ambitious Global Plastic Treaty, at Ottawa, Canada. Ahead of the Plastics Treaty negotiations in Ottawa, Canada this week, activists walked in the streets to demand a just Treaty for people and planet free from corporate influence.
The Iranian President, Dr. Ebrahim Raisi, and President Ranil Wickremesinghe held one-on-one discussions, followed by a bilateral meeting between representatives of both nations at the Presidential Secretariat this eveining. Pix by President Media
The Iranian President, Dr. Ebrahim Raisi, and President Ranil Wickremesinghe held one-on-one discussions, followed by a bilateral meeting between representatives of both nations at the Presidential Secretariat this eveining. Pix by President Media
Security in Colombo was beefed up this morning due to arrival of the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Ebrahim Raisi. Pix by Nisal Baduge
Security in Colombo was beefed up this morning due to arrival of the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Ebrahim Raisi. Pix by Nisal Baduge
Wild elephants crossing the road at Tissamaharama in search of food and water in the current dry weather. Some elephants were searching for food amidst the garbage dumped by the people. Pix by Nisal Baduge
Wild elephants crossing the road at Tissamaharama in search of food and water in the current dry weather. Some elephants were searching for food amidst the garbage dumped by the people. Pix by Nisal Baduge
Palu fruit (Manilkara hexandra), which has a unique sweetness, being sold in Colombo on the road leading to Borelasgamuwa. Palu fruit trees usually grow in tropical and temperate forests. Pictures show a person who loves the sweetness of Palu fruits waiting to get some. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
Palu fruit (Manilkara hexandra), which has a unique sweetness, being sold in Colombo on the road leading to Borelasgamuwa. Palu fruit trees usually grow in tropical and temperate forests. Pictures show a person who loves the sweetness of Palu fruits waiting to get some. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
Devotees at the Pillewa Bodhiraja Temple and Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya are seen taking part in religious observances on Bak Full Moon Poya Day which falls today. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
Devotees at the Pillewa Bodhiraja Temple and Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya are seen taking part in religious observances on Bak Full Moon Poya Day which falls today. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
A family New Year celebration was held recently at the Seethawaka Miracle Nature Resort in Avissawella. Several New Year games were held at the resort. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
A family New Year celebration was held recently at the Seethawaka Miracle Nature Resort in Avissawella. Several New Year games were held at the resort. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
Union of All Ceylon School Development Officers March towards Ministry of Education, Battaramulla, demanding inclusion into teaching service. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
Union of All Ceylon School Development Officers March towards Ministry of Education, Battaramulla, demanding inclusion into teaching service. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
The Collective of Pensioners' Associations staged a protest outside the Public Administration Ministry today, advocating for various demands, including the rectification of pension anomalies. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi
The Collective of Pensioners' Associations staged a protest outside the Public Administration Ministry today, advocating for various demands, including the rectification of pension anomalies. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi
On April 21, 2024, Maldivian expatriates living in Sri Lanka exercised their democratic right by casting their votes in the Parliamentary Election of the Maldives. The polling station, established at the Maldivian High Commission in Colombo, welcomed over 300 Maldivian nationals who had registered to participate in the electoral process. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
On April 21, 2024, Maldivian expatriates living in Sri Lanka exercised their democratic right by casting their votes in the Parliamentary Election of the Maldives. The polling station, established at the Maldivian High Commission in Colombo, welcomed over 300 Maldivian nationals who had registered to participate in the electoral process. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
People commemorated victims of the Easter Sunday terror attacks at a cemetery in Katuwapitiya today, marking the 5th anniversary of the Easter Sunday bomb attacks. Over 260 were killed in the blasts which targeted three churches and three luxury hotels in the island in April 2019. A prayer procession was also held from Maris Stella College, Negombo to St. Sebastian's Church, Katuwapitiya to mark the occasion. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
People commemorated victims of the Easter Sunday terror attacks at a cemetery in Katuwapitiya today, marking the 5th anniversary of the Easter Sunday bomb attacks. Over 260 were killed in the blasts which targeted three churches and three luxury hotels in the island in April 2019. A prayer procession was also held from Maris Stella College, Negombo to St. Sebastian's Church, Katuwapitiya to mark the occasion. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
The Ceylon Federation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)'s inaugural ceremony was held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) with the presence of distinguished guests from both local and international spheres. The vision of the MSME is the imperative need for Sri Lanka to transition towards a manufacturing economy, a transformation that cannot be realized within the current framework of laws and regulations primarily favoring imports and trade. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
The Ceylon Federation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)'s inaugural ceremony was held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) with the presence of distinguished guests from both local and international spheres. The vision of the MSME is the imperative need for Sri Lanka to transition towards a manufacturing economy, a transformation that cannot be realized within the current framework of laws and regulations primarily favoring imports and trade. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel