Women’s rights movement activists protest at Battaramulla

The Women’s Rights Movement recently staged a protest near the Battaramulla Parliamentary Circle demanding that all women rally to protest against the government which has devastated the people of the country. Pix Damith Wickramasinghe

Ranjan in Court...

Former Gampaha district Parliamentarian Ranjan Ramanayake is leaving the Supreme Court after appearing for the second contempt of court case today.

Against enforced disappearances...

People’s Lawyers, a group of lawyers, who appear for the relatives of those who disappeared staged a protest in Colombo against enforced disappearances.Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana

Seeking public opinion...

Head of the Presidential Task Force on ’One Country, One Law’ Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thera, Secretary Jeewanthi Senanayake and its members held a special awareness programme at the Trincomalee Government Agent’s Office seeking public opinion and to accept proposals for a formulation of a conceptual framework unique to Sri Lanka.

Purchasing gas cylinders...

People in Slave Island were seen purchasing gas cylinders after the government’s decision to suspend the distribution of LP gas cylinders due to incident of gas explosions.By Pradeep Dilrukshana

Resolve salary anomalies…

Members of the University Trade Union Joint Center staged a silent protest yesterday in front of the Open University in Nawala over salary anomalies Pix Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

COVID awareness program at Gothatuwa

An awareness program on COVID virus outbreak and the danger posed by new variants was conducted today in Gothatuwa, in Mulleriyawa. It was organised by the Gothatuwa Community Police Division under the guidance of DIG Deshabandu Tennakoon. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Buying expensive veggies...

People were seen purchasing vegetables at Bodhiraja Mawatha in Colombo Fort today despite exorbitant prices Pradeep Dilrukshana

Resolve our issues...

The Health Workers Union Alliance yesterday staged a protest in Colombo over several demands including a salary increase to both private and state sector workers by Rs 10,000.Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

SLAF Aviation Unit depart for MINUSCA

The 7th contingent of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Aviation Unit under the United Nations helicopter deployment in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) departed the country yesterday.

Health professionals in motorcade protest

A motorcade organised by the Federation of Health Professionals was held in Colombo over a number of demands, including salary anomalies. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Provide us with suitable jobs...

Unemployed graduates staged a protest at the Battaramulla Roundabout today (30) demanding that the Ayurvedic Medical Association to recognize their degree and consider providing them with jobs. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

STF to plant 3 million jackfruit saplings

Handing over of jackfruit saplings to the Special Task Force (STF) under ’’Herali Peraliya’’ program was held under the patronage of STF Commandant DIG Waruna Jayasundara. Accordingly, Ven Anandawansa Thero of Panadura handed over 1,000 jackfruit saplings to the STF. The STF planing to plant 03 million jackfruit saplings at STF camps across the country.

SL wins award at CISM World Military Wrestling Championship

The Sri Lankan Team under the leadership of Air Commodore Udula Wijesinghe was adjudged as the winners of the “Fair Play Award” at the recently concluded 35th CISM World Military Wrestling Championship held in Teheran, Iran.

New learning software introduced...

Abans PLC launched a learning software called ’Study Buddy’ where school children could access all education material without any obstacle such as limited internet access. Officials of Abans PLC were present at the launch. The software was given free of charge to 200 school children. Pix By Pradeep Dilrukshana

SJB MPs complaint over LP gas cylinders

A group of parliamentarians of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya lodged a complaint with the Sri Lanka Standards Institution to inquire into the composition of the LP gas cylinders in the market. SJB MPs J. C. Alawathuwala, Mujibur Rahman, Hector Appuhamy, Dilip Wedarachchi, Sujith Sanjaya Perera were present at the occasion.  pix Damith Wickramasinghe

Business World International Awards Ceremony

The “2020 Business World International Awards Ceremony” organized by the Business World International organization was held in grand style at the Taj Samudra Hotel, Colombo on Sunday.

CMC workers against extending retirement age...

The Colombo Municipal Council Workers Union staged a protest at Municipal Grounds today against the proposal to extend the retirement age of state sector workers to 65. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Postal Trade Unions protest...

The Postal Trade Unions today staged a protest in front of the Postal Head Quarters in Colombo, demanding Rs. 10,000 additional payment to cope up the spiralling cost of living and against employee repression. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Booster shot for 60+ at IDH

The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine was administered as a booster shot to all those above the age of 60 years at the Infectious Diseases Hospital (IDH). Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Awareness on pandemic...

An awareness programme on COVID-19 pandemic, which seems worsening, was held in the Gampaha District covering all Grama Niladhari Divisions today under the instructions of Western Province Senior DIG Deshabandu Tennakoon and with the coordination of the Gampaha Police Station. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Embrace new dimensions of life...

An awareness raising seminar against drug abuse and addiction organized by the office of Western Province Senior DIG was held at a hall in Gunasinghapura today. Here, the drug addicts who wished to be rehabilitated were directed to respective centres. Western Province Senior DIG Deshabandu Thennakoon, SSP Nishantha Chandrasiri and OIC of Wellaweediya Police, CI Ajith Peduruarachchi were present at the occasion. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

CEB employees in protest…

At the hearing of the case filed in the High Court today against the sale of shares in the Karawalapitiya Power Plant to the United States, the United Trade Union Front of CEB staged a silent protest in front of the court. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Cycling for women and girls

The Netherlands Ambassador to Sri Lanka Tanja Gonggrijp and other heads of missions and representatives of several organizations are cycling to deliver the “Orange the World” Banner’ against violence on women and girls, yesterday morning in Colombo. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

57th Army Athletics Championship 2021

The 57th Sri Lanka Army Athletics Championship concluded at the Sugathadasa Stadium today (26) under the patronage of Army Commander Shvendera Silva. The overall title was won by the Artillery Regiment. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Let Palestine live...

The Socialist Youth Union (SYU) staged a protest near Jummah Masjid Mosque calling for the Sri Lankan government to recognise Palestine as a sovereign state. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Let's Eliminate Violence Against Women

The Samagi Jana Balawega Women’s Coalition today staged a protest in front of the party office under the theme ’’Let’s Eliminate Violence Against Women and Let the World Shine in Orange’.’’ Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

Drone camera for petroleum industry

Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited (CPSTL) today introduced drone technology to the petroleum industry for the first time in Sri Lanka with the capability to inspect tanks, spot potential cracks and other repairs with its industrial camera. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Craving for food is common for all beings...

The monkey population in the country has increased and they are wandering on the roads in search of food. They are mostly found in the Randenigala area. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Mangala’s ashes get a divine salute.....

Politicians and civil leaders who could not pay their last respects, were given the opportunity to pay their last respect to late Minister and parliamentarian Mangala Samaraweera at the Jayaratne Funeral Parlour, Borella today. Mangala’s ashes were placed at the Parlour. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana