Army’s SAG winners felicitated

The 13th South Asian Games winners of the Sri Lanka Army were felicitated during a ceremony held yesterday at the Army Headquarters under the patronage of Army Commander Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva. The army team won 85 medals. The army commander is seen with Dilshi Kumarasinghe, who won three gold medals.

Solar powered three wheeler ride

Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SEA) launched solar-powered three-wheelers for the first time in Sri Lanka assisted by the Korean Government at BMICH today.

ASEAN envoys calls on President

A group of envoys representing member countries of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) called on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat today.

Risking their lives to spot a seal...

We Sri Lankans are not known to heed warnings or to follow simple instructions. This is clearly evident from what is happening along the Wellawata Beach these days when people visit the place to take a glimpse of the marooned seal that is resting among the boulders. The mammal is being protected by the police environment unit and wildlife officers from the crowds trying to take photos and selfies.

Japanese FM meets Dinesh

Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshi Mitsu, who is in Sri Lanka, today met Foreign Affairs Minister Dinesh Gunawardane at the ministry. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

SAG heroes returned

The Sri Lankan team which participated in 13th South Asian Games held in Kathmandu, Nepal, arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last night. Sri Lanka placed 3rd with 40 gold medals, 82 silver medals and 128 bronze medals, bringing the total medals to 250.

Sri Pada Pilgrim Season begins...

Sri Pada Pilgrim Season commenced on the auspicious time this morning with the dawn of the Unduwap Full Moon Poya Day. Pix by Ranjith Rajapakse

Marking Unduvap Poya

Devotees are seen taking part in religious activities at the Gangaramaya and Kelaniya temples in Colombo to mark the Unduvap Poya Day this morning. Pix by Nisal Baduge and Pradeep Pathirana

DM journalists recognised at ‘Excellence Awards 2018’

The 20th Edition of the ’Journalism Awards for Excellence 2018 ‘Awards Night’ was held at the Mount Lavinia Hotel this evening. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Vidudaya Angampora…

Angampora is one of the oldest and traditional forms of martial arts of Sri Lanka descending from ancient times. However, Angampora was discontinued when Britishers banned it in 1818. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Mrs. World 2020 arrives

Caroline Jurie, who was crowned as Mrs. World 2020 at the World Pageant held in Las Vegas, United States, arrived at the Katunayake Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning.

Leave me alone...

A seal which had marooned due to sea currents and washed ashore in Sri Lanka has become a sensation among the citizens. Many people thronged near the coast in Wellawatta today to take a glimpse of the stranded mammal. The seal was seen resting among the boulders along the Wellawatta Beach. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Dutch era building collapsed

A wall of the Dutch era building that is situated within the Galle Fort has collapsed last night. The wall was part of the Old Post Office.

Port City becomes part of Sri Lanka

The 269 hectare of land of the Colombo Port City officially declared a part of Sri Lanka during an event yesterday evening. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa graced the occasion with the Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Cheng Xueyuan.

Caroline crowned Mrs. World 2020

Caroline Jurie from Sri Lanka has been crowned as Mrs. World 2020 at the World Pageant held in Las Vegas, United States.

PM holds discussion on forthcoming Kelaniya perahera

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday held a discussion with Buddhist monks, officials of the Buddha Sasana Ministry and the Gampaha District Secretariat regarding the forthcoming historical Duruthu Perahera of Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya.

Maithripala calls on Chinese Ambassador

Former President Maithripala Sirisena today called on Chinese Ambassador Cheng Xueyuan where the Chinese Ambassador has wished former President on his future endeavours.

Cardinal before PCoI...

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith is seen arriving at the BMICH to give a statement to the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) on the Easter Sunday attack. Pix Damith Wickramasinghe

Facilitating flood affected students

A massive operation was launched by the army to facilitate the GCE O/L candidates in Kilinochchi who were worst-affected by the torrential rains this morning.Pix by Army Media

Hermit crabs in danger

More than half a million hermit crabs have died after being trapped in plastic bottles and other rubbish on two remote islands. The number killed is equivalent to one to two crabs per square metre of beach – a significant percentage of the population, according to researchers. (Daily Mail)

Up-Country train services disrupted

The up-country train services came to a standstill since last night due to an earth slip between Diyatalawa and Bandarawela. Pix by Nishantha Kumara

Colombo roads underwater

Several roads in the Colombo city and suburbs were flooded due to heavy rains in Colombo this afternoon. The road near Colombo Public Library, tennis courts, Sir Marcus Fernando Mawatha and around Viharamahadevi Park was underwater. Heavy traffic was reported in the area due to flood. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Engraving the importance of Uva

Seen here is a youth painting in one of the underground tunnels at the Central Bus Stand in the Badulla Town and in front of the Uva Province Governor’s office. The paintings show the historical and cultural importance of the Uva Province. The project is done by a Facebook Group at their own cost. Pix by Palitha Ariyawansa

Lifetime Award...

Daily Mirror sports Journalist Mohammed Shamil Amit was recognised last night with a Lifetime Award for Journalism (Print) at the Sri Lanka Cricket Awards 2019 held at Water’s Edge. He has been an integral part of Daily Mirror’s cricket coverage for almost two decades

Inundated...

People from several districts have been affected due to the prevailing inclement weather resulting in floods. Several spill gates have also been opened.

UNP Press…

Several UNP MPs including Harin Fernando, Harsha De Silva and Nalin Bandara are seen at a press conference held at UNP office at Vauxhall Street, Colombo. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Celebrating 48th National Day of UAE

The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) organised a ceremony to celebrate their 48th National Day at the Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo this evening. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and Health and Women Affairs Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi participated in the event. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Cardinal calls on Palestinian Ambassador

Archbishop of Colombo Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith today called on State of Palestine Ambassador Dr. Zuhair Dar Zaid when the Cardinal participated in the occasion of the lighting of the Christmas tree.

Blessings...

Students who are to sit for the ordinary level examinations were seen receiving blessings from their teachers and parents.

Appreciating their past student...

Gothami BalikaVidyalaya is seen celebrating the success of its past student Dr. SamithaSamanmali in the Women’s Para-Rowing event at the 2019 Asian Rowing Championship.