UNP protest against forest destruction

The United National Party (UNP) members, including Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene, held a protest in front of the United Nations Head office, Colombo against the Government for not taking actions for the destruction of forest in the country. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Bhikku Federation protest

Inter-University Bhikku Federation (IUBF) today staged a protest opposite the Presidential Secretariate over several demands including drawing the attention of the authorities on recruitment and enrol more students. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Mrs. Sri Lanka 2021 turns ugly

A public spectacle was created at the Mrs. Sri Lanka 2021 pageant last evening when the winner Pushpika De Silva was stripped off her crown by reigning Mrs. World Caroline Jurie who claimed Pushpika was a divorcee hence she was ineligible for the crown. Pushpika however has denied the claim and organizers will return the crown back to her tomorrow. Pix by Manoj Rathnayake

Sinhale visits SLSI

The Sinhale Organisation today visited Sri Lanka Standards Institute (SLSI) Chairman Nushad Perera to request a list of food manufacturing institutions in order to check the products which they manufacture bear the stamp of standard and quality. The SLSI Chairman assured to furnish the requested list tomorrow. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Urban beautification program

An urban beautification program was conducted in Gothatuwa by the Gothatuwa Police Environmental Unit with the participation of residents on the instructions of Nugegoda Division SSP Nuwan Asanka. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Convert SLIATE to degree offering institute

The Inter Higher National Accounting Diploma Course Protective Students’ Committee today staged a signature campaign opposite the Fort Railway Station urging the authorities to convert the Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education (SLIATE) to a degree offering institute, Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Printers’ Trade Union Collective’s protest over demands

The Government Printers’ Trade Union Collective is to initiate a protest campaign opposite the Department of Government Printing from noon today, based on several issues, including illegal recruitment. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Yathiwara Pranama Praja Abhinandana Festival

The Yathiwara Pranama Praja Abhinandana Festival and the awarding of Honorary title for the laity organized by the Mahara Viharadhipathi Association held at the Sri Jayasumanarama Temples in Kadawatha, Mahara Nugegoda under the patronage of the Chief Prelates of the Temples. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Blessing Easter Sunday victims...

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith blesses the monument erected at Katuwapitiya Church Negombo to remember those who died at Easter Sunday attacks. Cardinal visited the church just after the Easter Sunday service which was conducted amidst heavy security. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

’’Aluth Sahal Mangalya’’

The national ’’Aluth Sahal Mangalya’’ (new rice festival) was held at the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi under the patronage of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today.Pix by Presidential Media Unit

’’Gama Samaga Pilisandara’’ in Vavuniya

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today participated in the ’’Gama Samaga Pilisandara’’ programme in Bogaswewa Maha Vidyalaya in Vavunia District today. Pix by Presidential Media Unit

Good Friday...

Catholics devotees in Sri Lanka are taking part in religious observances today in view of Good Friday, the day the Lord Jesus Christ was crucified at Calvary. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Public awareness campaign by Aluth Piyapath

A public awareness campaign organised by the ‘Aluth Piyapath’ Organisation was held outside the Fort Railway Station today regarding the Central Bank bonds scam and alleged sugar tax fraud. The organizers delivered the message through platforms such as music and drama. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Hotel Employees protest

Members of the Hotel Employees’ Center staged a protest near the Colombo Fort Railway Station today over several demands, including an interim allowance of Rs. 15,000 for all hotel employees and the provision of the Chovid19 vaccine. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Granted bail...

Former Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake who was released on bail by two Colombo High Court Trials-at-Bar was seen with his family members at the court complex. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Security beefed up

Security has been beefed up in catholic churches across the county ahead of Easter services. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Special operation to minimise accidents

A special four-day operation was held aiming to minimise accidents caused by motorcycles. The police launched the operation from the Gothatuwa police area and continue as a countrywide programme as per the instructions of the Police Headquarters. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Underwater museum in progress

The underwater museum project carried out by the Sri Lanka Naval Force is underway at Nilwella close to the Hiriketiya beach. The project will boost the diving, snorkelling, tourism and fisheries sector.

Postal strike

People are seen waiting to obtain services from post offices. Sri Lanka Post and Telecommunication Services Union today launched a countrywide ‘sick leave’ trade union action against the Government’s decision to recruit officers, which is against the standard recruitment procedures. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Dengue Prevention programme...

A Dengue Prevention programme attended by the Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) was held in Angoda this morning. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Massive stock of flemingia seeds seized

The Customs Department today seized a massive stock of flemingia seeds valued around Rs. 40.6 million, which had imported along with sacks of wheat.

Random PCR tests in Kirulapana

th team of Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) carried out random PCR tests on residents of Kirulapana as a precautionary measure to make sure that COVID-19 virus is fully contained in the country.

Uncorking the Suez

The first of hundreds of trapped ships snaked their way through a newly unblocked Suez Canal on Monday as the saga over the waterway seems to be coming to an end.

Industries and Trade Fair at Diyatha Uyana

The Industrial Development Board today launched the Lakkam Industries and Trade Fair at the Diyatha Uyana premises in Battaramulla. The exhibition will be held for three days from today. The event was inaugurated by Industries Minister Wimal Weerawansa. Pix Damith Wickramasinghe

Resolve our issues...

The wives of disabled soldiers and war victims today staged a protest march from the Fort Railway Station to the Presidential Secretariat demanding a solution to the issues of their salaries. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Colombo Fashion Week - 2021

The third day of HSBC Colombo Fashion Week (CFW) 2021 was held at the Shangri-La Hotel Colombo yesterday

Murder of crows

A murder of crows was seen in a pond at the viharamahadevi park last afternoon.

Observing Medin Poya Day

Devotees are seen engaged in religious activities at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya to mark the Medin Poya Day, this morning. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Holi festival despite COVID cases

People in India have come together to celebrate the ’festival of love’ despite the nation’s coronavirus cases rising above 60,000. The figures are the highest the country has reported since October, taking its tally to 11.91 million cases. The death toll rose by 291, taking the total toll to 161,240. (Daily Mail)

Colombo Fashion Week - 2021

The second day of HSBC Colombo Fashion Week (CFW) 2021 was held at the Shangri-La Hotel Colombo yesterday.