Fogging Machines from Korea

A Fogging Machine manufacturing company based in Republic of Korea donated fogging machines to Municipal Councils of Colombo, Dehiwala Mt. Lavinia and Moratuwa today at Colombo Municipal Council premise. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Video: Poson dansalas

Colombo came alive with several dansalas, which were held to mark Poson Poya Day. The UNP had a dansala at Sirikotha. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Jagath gets hero’s welcome at airport

Veteran actor Jagath Chamila, who won the best actor's award at the New York City International Film Festival in New York for his outstanding role in 'Sameege Kathawa' (Sam's Story) arrived in the country last evening. Pix by Deepa Adikari 

Exposition of Sacred Hair Relics

An Exposition of Sacred Hair Relics of Buddha was organized at Sri Sudarmaramaya Rajagiriya today to coincide with Poson Poya. Chief Incumbent of the temple Ven Wathuruwila Sujata Thera is seen taking the casket carrying the Sacred Relics. Pic by Kushan Pathirajah

Thanthirimale Raja Maha Viharaya lights up for Poson

The Historic Thanthirimale Raja Maha Viharaya which was grandly illuminated in view of Poson Poya by Wijeya Newspapers Ltd. Pix by Shantha Ratnayeka

Future Minds

‘Future Minds’ National Higher Education and Career Exhibition organised by the Junior Old Boys Association of Nalanda College-Colombo commenced today at the BMICH. Numerous international and national educational institutions and universities have taken part in the Exhibition. The Exhibition will end on June 23.  Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Getting ready for Poson

Health Ministry employees are engaged in the construction of a replica of the ‘Mihintale rock’ outside the Health Ministry in view of Poson Poya Day. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Video: SSU protest at Lipton Circus

Socialist Student Union (SSU) staged a protest over the privatisation of education and student suppression at the Lipton Circus this evening. SSU today commemorate their national students’ heros’ day. Pix by Samantha Perera ???

Tanthirimale Aloka Pooja

The annual illumination of the Thanthirimle Chaithya (Aloka Pooja) will be held for the tenth year on June 22, 23 and 24 under the guidance of the temple’s Chief Incumbent and North –East province Deputy Chief Sanghanayake Ven Thanthirimale Chandrarathana Thera. Pix by Chaminda Jayalath and Athula Bandara

Tech stream launched for the A/L

Sri Lanka's Education Ministry today introduced the new Subject Stream of Technology to the General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level. Pix by President's Media

Uniforms for engine drivers

A uniform was introduced to the engine drivers today by the Department of Railways. A ceremony was held at the presence of the Transport Minister Kumara Welgama to mark the event. This is the first time uniforms are issued to the engine drivers. Pix by Jayamal Chandrasiri

Helping the disabled heros

Twenty eight three-wheels were handed over to disabled army solders by Ranaviru Seva Authority Chairperson Padma Wettewa today. The ceremony was held at the Mahaweli Centre premises. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

A fatal accident

A bus carrying school children on an educational tour to Nuwara Eliya plunged into a precipice this afternoon killing two adults and a child. Pix by Shelton Hettiarachchi

Video: IUSF protest

The Inter UniversityStudents Federation (IUSF) today held a protest outside the Sri Jayawardenepura University over the suspension of 58 students and the cancellation of the studentship of 11 university students. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Signatures against cattle slaughter

The Sinhala Ravaya has launched a signature campaign for a public petition against the slaughter of cattle in Kataragama. The campaign began from Kiri Vehera and will end in Colombo. The petition will be handed over to President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Victoria reservoir's spill gates open

Three of the automatic spill gates of the Victoria reservoir opened automatically this afternoon. This was the second time the spill gates were opened within this year. Pix by Shane Seneviratne

Video: DNA appoints electoral organisers

The Democratic National Alliance (DNA) appointed its divisional electoral organisers at a ceremony held today at Pitakotte. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Video: Nursery children protest

Children and parents of the Viharamahadevi Nursery School in Lahugala today staged a protest walk from Lahugala to Trincomalee urging the Eastern Province Governor to grant due recognition  to the school. Pix by Wasantha Chandrapala

Gota at Crow Island

Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday visited the Crow Island, Mattakkuliya to inspect the construction steps of the proposed beautification project. The construction project was proposed by the Coast Conservation Department in 2006 under the Mahinda Chinthana programme. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

JHU meets FUTA on 13A

The Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) today invited the Federation of University Teachers' Associations (FUTA) to discuss the 13th Amendment at the Ministry of Science, Technology. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Nilanga is Mrs. Asia International

Nilanga Senanayake (32) was crowned as Mrs. Asia International last night at the final pageant held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She was among 30 contestants representing Asian countries vying for the title. She arrived in the country today. Pix by Deepa Adikari

Guard honour for new General

A guard of honour was given to Army Commander Jagath Jayasuriya today at the Army Headquarters after he was promoted to the rank of General. He is being accompanied by Chief-of-Staff Daya Ratnayake who will assume duties as the new Army Commander on August 1. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

EAM launches 2013 C’wealth website

The External Affairs Ministry today launched its official website for the 2013 Commonwealth meeting. External Affairs Minister G.L Peiris and Media and Information Minister Keheliya Rambukwella were present at the ceremony. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Video: Don’t attempt to antagonise nationalist groups

Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) General Secretary and Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka told a news conference that some 26,000 soldiers who sacrificed their lives for Sri Lanka did so to preserve the unitary character of the country and not for others to venture on pilgrimages down the A-9 road. Pix by Nisal Baduge ???

Provincial power in the court

North Western Provincial Council member Ananda Sarath Kumara, who had allegedly forced a teacher to kneel down, was produced in the Puttalam Magistrate’s Court today. Pix by Hiran Priyankara Jayasinghe

The annual feast

The annual feast of St. Anthony’s Church Opatha, Kotugoda was held yesterday amidst a large gathering. Picture shows the chariot carrying the statue of St. Anthony being taken in procession. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

‘Step forward 2013’

 ‘Step forward’ walk of St John's Girls School Panadura organised by the past pupils was held today to commemorate its founder coinciding with the 110th anniversary of the school. Pix by Samantha Perera

Fatal accident

Two commando officers including a Lieutenant colonel were killed in an accident in Karuwalagaswewa near Thabbowa tank this morning. The pictures show the wreckage of their cab. Pix by Hiran Priyankara Jayasinghe

Video: ‘Vipakshaye Virodaya’ meets EC

‘Vipakshaye Virodaya’ today met the Elections Commissioner and requested him to obtain the services of elections monitors from Commonwealth countries for the NPC elections and to appoint a civilian as governor of the province so as to facilitate the holding of a free and fair election there. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Iranamadu runway ready to be opened

The Iranamadu runway which was completed by Air force officials is to be declared open on June 18. The 1500-metre long and 25-metre wide runway was built to international standards. Pix by Deepa Adikari