EU observers in Vavuniya

European Union election observers were present at a business forum which was held in Vavuniya on Saturday. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.

‘Denuwara Menike’

The imported new luxury S14 Chinese Power set named ‘Denuwara Menike’ is seen making its first journey to Badulla.

DNF formed

The agreement for the formation of the Democratic National Front (DNF) was today signed by several political parties including the United National Party (UNP), the ’Api Sri Lanka movement’ led by former President Chandrika Kumaratunga and several other civil society groups.

Robots at BIA

The Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) attached to the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today conducted drugs and narcotics inspections with the use of two robots for the first time in police history. The two robots were received as a donation from the Chinese Government.

Gota meets professionals of Muslim community

SLPP presidential candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa met the professionals of the Muslim community at an event organised by the National Muslim Collective held in Colombo Thursday night. SLPP and Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa, Governor A.J.M. Muzammil, MPs Faizer Mustapha and Mahinda Amaraweera were also present at the event. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

Manifesto launched…

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is seen in conversation with New Democratic Front (DNF) presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa at the launching of his election manifesto in Kandy today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Explaining election process

Elections Commission (EC) Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya was seen explaining the tedious and complex election process to the media at his office today where he said due to the long list of presidential candidates in the fray at the presidential poll – 2019, the EC had to use three varieties of reinforced cardboard boxes for small, middle-sized and extra-large polling stations.

Sri Lanka People’s Freedom Alliance formed

Seventeen political parties including the SLFP and SLPP signed an agreement to form a new alliance by the name Sri Lanka People’s Freedom Alliance (Sri Lanka Podujana Nidahas Sandhanaya) in Colombo today. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Sajith in Kinniya rally

New Democratic Front (NDF) Presidential Candidate Sajith Premadasa, Minister Rishad Bathiudeen and Minister Rauff Hakeem are seen at an election rally held in Kinniya in the Trincomalee District today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

PM briefs media...

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is seen at a media briefing held at Temple Trees to brief on the development projects launched by the government during the last five years. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Two environmental awards for WNL

The Presidential Environmental Award 2019 was held at the Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre this morning. The Hokandara complex of Wijeya Newspapers Ltd (WNL) received two awards at the ceremony. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Coastal flooding

Coastal flooding hit the stretch between Telwatta and Kahawa off the Galle Road yesterday prompting the police to suspend vehicular traffic severely affecting road transport.

Warner notches a ton

David Warner emphatically bounced back to form with a first-ever Twenty20 century to power Australia to a prolific 233 for two against Sri Lanka in Adelaide on Sunday.(AFP)

Landslide on Ella-Wellawaya road

Soil and rocks are seen on the Ella-Wellawaya main road obstructing vehicular movement on the road. The road has been closed until further notice.

Going through the manifesto

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) presidential candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa and SLPP leader Mahinda Rajapaksa are seen going through the manifesto, which was launched this morning at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre.

SL T20I team meets Australian PM

Sajith at Poddala rally

New Democratic Front presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe participated in an election rally held at Poddala in Galle yesterday. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Remembering Gamini Dissanayake

Yesterday was the 25th memorial of late UNP strongman Gamini Dissanayake. A floral tribute to the Gamini Dissanayake Statue at Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha, Colombo 7, was held by the family members and friends of the late parliamentarian. Pix Damith Wickramasinghe

Catch me if you can!

Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse the protesting Inter University Students’ Federation (IUSF) students at the Lotus Roundabout in Colombo today. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

PM, the water boy

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison was seen on duty as the water boy during the one-off T20 warm-up match held between Sri Lanka and Prime Minister’s XI played in Canberra on Thursday.

Avukana derailment being repaired

The railway track segment which was damaged due to derailment of the Meena Gaya Intercity train was under construction by the workers of the Railways Department. The train derailed on Tuesday (22) at the Avukana area while en route to Batticaloa.

Mini floods...

Several roads in Colombo city are seen affected with minor floods due to torrential rain showers this morning.

Flight diverted...

A SriLankan flight which was scheduled to land at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning, was diverted to the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) due to the adverse weather conditions.

Sajith at Kiribathgoda rally

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and UNF alliance’s presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa participated in an election rally in Kiribathgoda yesterday. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

PM at PCoI

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is seen at the Presidential Commission of Inquiry where he gave a statement with regard to the decision to store paddy at the Mattala Airport in 2015

Colombo Air Symposium

Colombo Air Symposium-2019, the annual international academic forum of the SLAF was announced to be held on 24th and 25th October at Eagle’s Lakeside Banquet and Conventional hall for the fifth consecutive year.

Sajith at Katugampola rally

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and UNF alliance’s presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa participated in an election rally in Katugampola today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Palali airport under water

Palali airport, which was recently declared open as Jaffna International Airport (JIA) was seen flooded following torrential rains. Pix by Romesh Madusanka

Women’s Conference of NPP

The Women’s Conference of the National People’s Power (NPP) was held at the Public Library Auditorium under the patronage of NPP presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Eight spill gates of Thabbowa reservoir opened

Eight spill gates of the Thabbowa Reservoir were opened yesterday for the rapid discharge of excess water generated by heavy rain in the area. Pix by Jayarathna Wicramaarachchi