Mayday! Mayday!

SJB MPs Harin Fernando and Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka were seen engaged in a verbal clash at the SJB May Day Rally held in Colombo yesterday. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

May Day demonstrations

May Day rallies organized by the National People’s Power (NPP), the Frontline Socialist Party and Lanka Sama Samaja Party were held in Colombo to commemorate May Day. Pix by Nisal Baduge, Kushan Pathiraja.

SJB May Day rally

The Samagi Jana Balwegaya (SJB) May Day rally was held at Independence square in Colombo. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja.

SLFP May Day Rally...

Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) organised a May Day Rally at its Head Quarters in Darley Road, Colombo attended by SLFP Chairman Maithripala Sirisena and other leaders. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

On way to join Galle Face Green protest

Groups of protesters including professionals were seen marching towards Galle Face Green in Colombo to join the protest against the President and the government. Pix by Damith Wickremesinghe

Protest in Kadawatha...

A group of people staged a protest in Kadawatha today extending their support to the protesters in Galle Face. Pix by Nimasiri Edirisinghe

A. E. Gunasinghe commemorated on May Day

A programme to mark the 131st birth anniversary of prominent Sri Lankan labour rights activist A. E. Gunasinghe was held this morning near his statue at Gunasinghepura in Colombo 12. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Commemoration of late President R. Premadasa

Former President R. Premadasa’s 29th death anniversary was commemorated in front of the Premadasa statue in Hulftsdorp this morning. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Artists protest against President and govt.

A group of artists launched a protest march from Independence Square in Colombo yesterday in support of the protesters at Galle Face Green against the President and the government. Pix Damith Wickramasinghe

Sangha Convention held in Colombo

A ‘Sangha Convention’ was held at the Independence Square this afternoon attended by a large group of Buddhist monks. Pix by Damith Wickremesinghe

Avurudu games for senior citizens

Traditional Sinhala and Hindu Avurudu games organized for senior citizens was held at the Rathna Sri Ghanarama Pothgul Viharaya in Batuwatta, Ragama. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Calling for President to resign...

Medical Faculty Students’ Union today staged a protest march from Nelum Pokuna to Galle Face calling for the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Vehicle parts seized ...

Two luxury vehicles and parts of four other vehicles that were illegally imported to Sri Lanka were seized by the Customs officials at the Orugodawatte Gray Line Yard today. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

“The Ramadan Bazaar 2022”

“The Ramadan Bazaar 2022” Trade Fair in Colombo kicked off today at the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Center in view of the upcoming Ramadan festival. It will be held on April 29th and 30th from 12 noon to 12 midnight and you will be able to purchase textiles, gifts, electrical appliances and local confectionery at affordable prices. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Protest outside Temple Trees continues

The protest launched outside the Temple Trees in Colombo against the Prime Minister and the Government, continues. Pix by Damith Wickremesinghe

Trade unions protest against govt.

A trade union action organised by workers of the government, semi-government, and private sectors in protest of the government was held in Gampaha. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Band of protestors....

Government, semi-government, and private sector workers participated the trade union action launched today in protest of the government. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana and Kithsiri de Mel

Recover all stolen money...

A cycle rally was held by a group of protesters to show their agitation towards current government. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

UNP hold Sathyagraha in Rambukkana

The United National Party (UNP) held a Sathyagraha in Rambukkana against the killing of Chaminda Lakshan, who died during the recent protest in Rambukkana. UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene, General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara, National Organizer Sagala Ratnayake and party activists participated in the Sathyagraha. Pix by Praddep Pathirana

City roads deserted

Roads in Colombo are seen deserted this morning due to token strike by government, semi-government, and private sector workers in protest against the government. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel and Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Demo by ’Women for Rights’

A group of Women of the Organisation called ’Women for Rights’ staged a protest at the Lipton Circus today against the rising cost of living and demanding action against fraud and corruption. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Protect farmers....

The Mahaweli Engineers Association today engaged in a protest opposite the Mahaweli Authority demanding the government to protect the farmers and stop violating their rights. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Lawyers protest...

The lawyers are seen protesting in front of the Homagama Courts Complex against the government and over the current economic crisis. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Protest at Lipton circus

Members of the Joint Trade Union Federation of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) staged a protest at the Lipton Circus in solidarity of those who have launched the struggle against the government at the Galle Face Green. Pix by Pradeep Dilrikshana

Lawyers protest opposite Temple Tress

Lawyers and architects made a protest march to the Temple Tress demanding the government to resign. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Solar, library facilities at Galle Face Green

A solar power system and library facilities were seen being established at the Galle Face Green for the protesters. The anti-government protests continue to draw massive crowd to the Galle Face Green which is already in to its 18th day today. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Tourism Service industry on slow death...

The All-Ceylon Tourism Service Providers Association (ACTSPA) today staged a protest march today (April 25) from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) demanding answers to the industry’s current difficulties. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Demo seeking solution...

Agrarian Officers today staged a demonstration march from the Agriculture Ministry to Galle Face seeking solution to issues which they are faced with today. Pix Pradeep Dilrukshana

Royal College’s UNESCO Club celebrates Sinhala Avurudu at 'Halfway Home'

UNESCO club of Royal College, Colombo on Saturday, (23) celebrated Sinahala and Tamil New Year with the inmates at the Halfway home in Mulleriyawa for the 13th year in succession.

Confirm their April 28 protest...

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA), Medical Joint Committee Trade Unions and Government Dental Surgeons Association (GDSA) today informed the public at the Colombo National Hospital about their scheduled countrywide protest on April 28. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel