PCR testing at Manning Market

Sampath Piyasa opened at Karadiyana

A ’Sampath Piyasa’ Resource Centre was declared opened at Karadiyana Waste Site on Thursday to prevent recyclable waste from accumulating at the garbage dump. The Manager of the Karadiyana Waste Management Project, Dhanuka Wijeratne, said the Sampath Piyasa will help in properly managing waste. Pix by Rekha Tharangani Fonseka

Construction work on CPC underway

The construction activities of the multibillion dollar Colombo Port City (CPC) is currently underway.

Samurdhi Officers protest

The All Ceylon Union of Samurdhi Development Officers (AFSW) staged a protest near the Presidential Secretariat today demanding immediate action to recruit those who have passed the Samurdhi Development Officers’ Examination to fill vacant positions. Pix Damith Wickramasinghe

Re-enforce job losses

A letter was handed over to the Presidential Secretariat today requesting the re-enforcement of the job losses of those who were appointed to the All Island Training Project Post. Pix Damith Wickramasinghe

Pre-school commences

Students were seen engaged in pre-school activities at Shasanodya Pre-school at Narangodapaluwa, Ragama, adhering to necessary health guidelines. The pre-school commenced today after it was closed following the Covid-19 situation in the country. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Surakimu demands end to child sexual abuse

Surakimu an NGO working on the welfare of children staged a protest in front of the Presidential Secretariat today demanding to take strict measures to end to sexual and physical abuse of children. Pix Damith Wickramasinghe

Gunaratne as Home Affairs secretary

Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne assumed duties as the secretary to the Internal Security, Home Affairs and Disaster Management State Ministry during a ceremony held at the Ministry in Narahenpita. Pix by Nisal Baduge

330 New Lawyers welcomed to the Bar

More than 300 new lawyers will be giving their oath before the supreme court from today to August 28, 2020.

Waterfalls running dry

The waterfalls in the Badulla District are fast running dry as a result of the prevailing drought. Rawanaella falls is among the worst affected. Thousands of families which depended on the income from local tourists visiting these once picturesque waterfalls have lost even their megre livelihood.

Spectacular images of Earth from space

Our fascination with space and the worlds beyond our own comes from a deep-seated human desire to better understand our place in the universe. (msn.com)

In a bid to uplift local industry...

In a bid to uplift the local industry, a footwear and leather products exhibition was launched today at the Diyatha Uyana under the patronage of Minister of Industries Wimal Weerawansa.

Tree-mendous!

A sycamore laced with shoes, an oak bound in chains and a yew said to be more than 1,000 years old are among the contenders vying to be named England’s Tree of the Year 2020. (Daily Mail)

Aussie PM cooks up Sri Lankan curry

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison shared a series of snaps of a Sri Lankan lamb baduma with godamba rotis he cooked up at The Lodge in Canberra.

Unemployed graduates submit epistle

A group of unemployed graduates today handed over an epistle to the Presidential Secretariat underlining their grievances.

Saving a Life

Sri Lanka Life Saving and Kinross Swimming Life Saving Club along with the two organisations by the name ’My Friend’ and ‘Rainbow Swimming’ launched a a life saving programme at Wellawatta on Sunday. Fouzul Hameed, the founder of Hameedia, and former Olympic swimmer Julian Bolling also took part in the programme. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinha

‘Life Worth, Save a Life’

A beach cleaning programme organised by three organisations namely, ’’My Friend’’, ’’Rainbow Swimming’’ and the ’’Life Saving Society’’, under the theme of ’ Life Worth Save a Life’ was held today at the Wellawatta. A life- saving programme was also held in line with the beach programme. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Minister visits SPMC factory

State Minister of Pharmaceutical Production, Supply and Regulation, Professor Channa Jayasumana, inspected the factory of State Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Corporation (SPMC) at Ratmalana recently. SPMC Chairman Dr. Uthpala Indrawansa invited the State Minister for the inspection tour. Pix by Rekha Tharangani Fonseka

The Wedding Show 2020

The Wedding Show 2020, the biggest wedding exhibition in Sri Lanka, was launched yesterday at the BMICH.

Preserved carcass of black leopard

The carcass of the black leopard that died after being trapped in a snare at Laxapana Walamalai estate was preserved and is currently displayed at the Colombo National Museum for the public.

Navy Commander calls on Cardinal

Making his maiden visit to the Archbishop’s House upon assumption of office as Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne called on Archbishop of Colombo Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith and received his blessings today.

Rajitha, Malik, Mangala, Sumanthiran at PCoI

Former Ministers Malik Samarawickrama, Mangala Samaraweera and Rajitha Senaratne and TNA MP M.A. Sumanthiran were seen at the Presidential Commission of Inquiry probing incidents of Political Victimization this morning.

Victory!

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa was captured making the ‘V’ sign indicating victory, at the inaugural session of the 9th Parliament on Thursday. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

During the inauguration

Ministers Bandula Gunawardana, Gamini Lokuge, Nimal Siripala de Silva and Chamal Rajapaksa were captured during the inaugural session of the ninth Parliament of Sri Lanka today. Pic by Waruna Wanniarachchi

President welcomed to 9th Parliament

New Speaker of Parliament, Mahinda Yapa Abeywardane, welcomed President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and First Lady Ioma Rajapaksa to the inaugural session of the 9th Parliament today. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

MP Vithanage takes boat to parliament

Former Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte Mayor Madhura Vithanage who was elected as an MP arrived in a boat to participate in the inaugural session of the 9th Parliament today. Pix by Rekha Tharangani Fonseka

Dayasiri in batik

Batik, Handloom and Domestic Apparel Production State Minister DayasiriJayasekara was seen wearing a batik shirt in Parliament this morning.

State Festival of photography-2020

The State Festival of photography - Sri Lanka 2020 was held at the Foundation Institute yesterday in view of the World Photography Day. Lifetime felicitation award, bronze, Silver and Gold awards were given away during the ceremony for the photographs taken subjected to the COVID-19. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Policy rates to remain unchanged

The Central Bank Governor Professor W.D. Lakshman today announced the decision to hold Central Bank Policy rates unchanged in continuing its accommodative monetary policy stance. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

State Minister vows to lower essential drug prices

Pharmaceuticals Production, Supply and Regulation State Minister Prof. Channa Jayasumana said he would put an end to the pharmaceutical mafia operated during the yahapalana regime in the guise of drug price reduction and he would bring down drug prices by increasing the local pharmaceutical production by 50%.