Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh

Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by five wickets in a feisty T20 World Cup clash on Sunday, hammering home their status as surprise title contenders.

Queues at fuel stations

Long queues were seen outside fuel stations as motorists wait to top up their tanks at stations. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Organic Potassium Fertilizer stored…

The stock of Organic Potassium Fertilizer, which was recently brought to the island, was stored in lorries to be sent to the relevant Agrarian Development Centers from the Colombo Commercial Fertiliser Central Depot in Hunupitiya, Wattala. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Inoculation drive at Royal College

The students of the Royal College were seen getting their first dose of Pfizer vaccine at the school premises. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Chinese Nationals get booster dose...

The Chinese Nationals who were recipients of both doses of the Sinopharm vaccine were given the third dose at the Port City compound today. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Waiting for their turn...

People are seen gathered at the Department of Immigration & Emigration and at the Department of Registration of Persons in Battaramulla to get their National Identity Cards (NIC) and passports. The two departments have asked the people to reserve a date and time before reaching the offices to get their needs attended to. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Holy Prophet Muhammed’s birthday celebrated...

The Pakistan High Commission in Sri Lanka celebrated the birthday of Holy Prophet Muhammed at the high commission with a religious program today. The High commissioner and several Sri Lanka prominent personalities were present at the event. Pix by Pradeep P Dilrukshana

Vaccine rollout for A/L students

Administering the Pfizer vaccine to students aged between 18 and 19 commenced at their respective schools throughout the country from yesterday. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Floral tribute to Easter Sunday victims...

Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith pays floral tribute to Easter Sunday bomb attack victims at the monument erected at Anthony’s Church Kochchikade after the service held in remembrance of the victims. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Local liquid nitrogen booster project kicks off

The very first liquid nitrogen booster product, NanoGuard manufactured and marketed in Sri Lanka by Premium Health Australia (Pvt) Ltd. was ceremonially launched at a state-of-the-art plant in Kahatuduwa today by Minister of Power Gamini Lokuge. Proprietor of the new venture Channa Ruberoe and Chairman Kesbewa Pradeshiya Sabha Lakshman Perera took part in the event. Pix by Samantha Perera

Demanding release of student activists

The Student Movement for Free Education today staged a protest in front of the Ministry of Justice demanding the immediate release of the student activists who have been imprisoned for more than 75 days. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe.

Classroom greets the lone attendee...

Although the Government announced that the schools where there are students numbering below 200 are reopened from today, the turnout of children to schools was extremely low due to the strike action of teachers and principals not to report for duty. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja and Pradeep Pathirana

First ever sextuplet birth in SL

The first-ever sextuplet birth was reported at a private hospital in Colombo, as a 31-year-old mother gave birth to six babies. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Schools get facelift before reopening

Schools with less than 200 students were cleaned up before the reopening today. Here’s how Sunethra Devi Primary School is being given the final touches by the parents before reopening. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

UNP’s new digital app launched

UNP Leader and Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday launched the party’s new digital app and digital membership drive. UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene, General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara, Assistant Leader Akila Viraj Kariyawasam and party Chairman Vajira Abeywardene are also present at the occasion. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Nitrogen liquid fertilizer to warehouse

Steps have been taken to transport the Nitrogen liquid fertilizer brought from India to be stored in a state-owned warehouse in Wattala today. The first batch of nano liquid nitrogen fertilizer reached Colombo from India. This is to be used on agricultural activities during the Maha season in the country. The fertilizer is 45 metric tons in weight. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Religious observances at Bellanwila

Devotees at the Bellanwila Temple are seen taking part in religious observances on Vap Full Moon Poya day which falls today. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Getting ready to reopen schools...

As the schools where there are students numbering below 200 are reopened for academic activities from tomorrow, the schools were cleaned, washed and fumigated with the help of parents, teachers and health workers. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Vap Poya Day...

Devotees at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo and Egoda Kelaniya Temple in Kelaniya are seen taking part in religious observances on Vap Full Moon Poya day which falls today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana and Kithsiri de Mel

Final rites of Bandula Warnapura

The final rites of Sri Lanka’s first Test Captain Bandula Warnapura was held at the Borella cemetery today with the participation of a large number of people including past cricketers. Pix by Pradeep Dilruksana

Tree planting on account of Meelad-un-Nabi day

A tree planting ceremony was held at Maradana Jumma mosque on account of the Meelad-un-Nabi (birthday of Prophet Muhammad) festival today. The event was organised by the Religious and Cultural Affairs Department. All the religious leaders, including Buddhists, Hindus, Christians, and Islamics participated in the programme. Minister of Justice Ali Sabri was the chief guest at the event. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Milad UN Nabi falls today

The Colombo Municipal Council, it’s Town Hall complex seen decorated to mark Milad UN Nabi, Prophet Muhammad’s birth anniversary .Pix by Nisal Baduge

Still unemployed…

The Combined Association of Unemployed Graduates was seen gathered before the Ministry of Public Service, Provincial Councils and Local Government yesterday expecting an opportunity to discuss their unemployment issues with relevant authorities. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

SL builds two vessels for Iraq

Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) has technically completed and dispatched two vessels to Iraq; Buoy Tender Vessel “Al-Faw” and Pilot Station Vessel “Shatt Al-Arab”, for General Company for Port of Iraq (GCPI).

Calling for reopening of Universities...

The Inter University Students’ Federation (IUSF) today staged a protest at the Kelaniya university premises against the alleged suppression of students and calling for the reopening of the universities. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

GA steps into politics to defend women’s rights

Former Government Agent of Kegalle District Prema Dissanayake was unanimously elected as the Chairperson of the Kegalle District Women’s Power Board of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party at the District Power and Energy Board meeting held recently.

RATs on women Rugby team...

The players of the Sri Lanka Women’s National Rugby Team were subjected to Rapid Antigen Tests at the Sugathadasa Outdoor Stadium, Colombo today as they are preparing themselves to participate in Rugby Series in Dubai next month. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Busy...

Traders at weekly fairs in Karagampitiya, Mount Lavinia and Delkanda are busy selling their produce and goods despite the meagre customer turn out yesterday. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Search operation at Kottawa exit

An emergency search operation was conducted by the police attached to the Kottawa Exit point of the Southern Expressway today. The search was conducted following the orders of Express Highway Tourist Police Division Director K.J. Pushpakumara by the chief inspector of police attached to the Kottawa interchange, Priyashantha. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Strict surveillance

Special security arrangements are in place at exit and entrance points on the expressway to check people who were violating provincial travel restrictions. Pix by Nisal Baduge