UNP seniors preparing for party convention

UNP seniors including General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara, Chairman Vajira Abeywardena and Chief Executive Officer Shamal Senarath discuss something while preparations are underway in the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium for the party’s convention which is to be held tomorrow. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

’Techno-2023’

The National Engineering and Technology Exhibition ’’techno-2023’’ was launched today at BMICH, Colombo under the patronage of Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena. The Exhibition will be open from 9 am to 9 pm until October 22nd. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Shevon Daniel wins Schoolboy Cricketer Award

Sri Lanka Youth Captain and member of the Sri Lanka Emerging Squad Shevon Daniel of St. Joseph’s College, Colombo won the Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year for 2023 at the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association Under-19 Schools Cricket Awards held at the BMICH in Colombo.

Injured Dasun returns to action!

In the wake of SLC confirming that Angelo Mathews will join the Sri Lanka squad in India, Dasun Shanaka who was ruled out from the team over an injury was seen in a practice session at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow ahead of the game against the Netherlands on Saturday.

Havelock City Mall opens

The Havelock City Mall was opened today by Chairman of the Havelock City Pvt. Limited, Ajith Jayaratne. The Board of Directors of Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC, Pravir Samarasinghe, Mildred Tao Ong, Rohini Nanayakkara and Ben Tao also participated. This international standard shopping mall promises to deliver an unparalleled shopping and entertainment experience, creating an ideal destination for the local community right in the heart of Colombo.

SL journalists call for ceasefire in Palestine...

Sri Lanka Journalists for Global Justice held a protest and handed over a petition to the UN office in Colombo calling for a ceasefire in Palestine, protection of human rights and ending the Israeli occupation in Palestine through a political settlement. Pix by Pradeep Dilruskshana

Demanding to protect elephants...

An environmental organization staged a protest in front of the Colombo Fort railway station today, urging the authorities to take sustainable remedies to save the lives of elephants in Sri Lanka. The demonstrators held banners of elephants that had died recently. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Gaza Hospital Bombing: Tragedy Strikes

Large numbers of injured people are brought into Shifa Hospital in Gaza City after an Israeli attack on the courtyard of al-Ahli Arab Hospital last night. Pix courtesy-Al Jazeera

Sextuplet birth at Castle Street Hospital

A sextuplet birth (five boys and one girl) was reported last Sunday (15) from the Castle Street Hospital for Women, Colombo. All six infants were born between 12.16 a.m. and 12.18 a.m. last morning after a cesarean section.

Stop the genocide...

A protest was held in front of the United Nations (UN) head office in Colombo today, demanding to free Palestine, to stop the genocide and to free all war prisoners. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Break free from IMF grip...

’Youth for Change’ staged a protest in Colombo today over several demands including authorities to repeal Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA). Protestors also urged the government to break free from the IMF grip. Pix Waruna Wanniarachchi

Facing the first hurdle...

The 2023 Grade Five scholarship exam was held this morning. Children were running like birds to their parents near schools this afternoon as the burden of the exams was relieved from their minds. Pix By Kithsiti De Mel

Largest Photography Equipment Trade Fair

The highly anticipated Photography Equipment Trade Fair, the largest of its kind in Sri Lanka, commenced yesterday at BMICH in Colombo. This exciting event offers photography enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire all the necessary equipment with special discounts. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Tourists...

A foreign tourist who came to Sri Lanka is walking at Independence Square in Colombo on October 13, 2023. Provisional data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows that the number of tourists who visited Sri Lanka in the first week of October exceeded 25,000. In its weekly tourist arrivals report, SLTDA announced expected fourth quarter (4Q23) tourist arrivals of 533,744 and expressed confidence in achieving

Call for peace in Gaza Strip

Friends of Palestine - Sri Lanka, a pro-Palestine local organization held a ptotest in front of the Davatagaha Mosque calling for peace in the Gaza Strip and for Israel to stop hostilities which began on October 8. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Protect Israelis visiting Sri Lanka

The Associations of Tour Guides and Tour Drivers who visit Sri Lanka along with Israeli nationals held a peaceful protest at Independence Square urging the authorities to protect the Israeli nationals visiting Sri Lanka these days. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Demanding human rights in Israel-Palestine conflict

The New People’s Front held a demonstration in front of the United Nations office in Colombo demanding to protect the human rights of the civilians affected by the Israel-Palestine conflict. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

End of a remarkable chapter...

Veteran actor Jackson Anthony was laid to rest at St. Peter & Paul’s Church in Ragama, with family members, relatives, artists, and a large crowd in attendance on Thursday (12). Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Professionals discussion draft Constitution

A professional discussion was held on the draft Constitution at the Foundation Institute. President’s Counsel Romesh de Silva, President’s Counsel and Constitutional Lawyer Manohara R. De Silva, President’s Counsel Sanjeeva Jayawardena, President’s Counsel Samantha Ratwatte and President’s Counsel Navin Marapana participated in the discussion. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Container with contraband seized...

Sri Lanka Customs intercepted a container that was falsely declared as containing chickpeas but was found to be filled with Orid seed (Undu). The Customs detection has resulted in a significant saving of Rs 5.1 million. The container had been imported from India by a private company based in Colombo 10. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

GMOA protest against health authorities

The Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) today staged a protest claiming that the health authorities have turned a blind eye to the issues that the Sri Lankan Health sector is grappling with. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Champs return...

The Sri Lanka athletics team, which won four medals at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, posed for a group photo upon their arrival in the country during the early hours of this morning.

Enjoying a spectacular view from atop

Foreign Affairs Minister of Malaysia, Dato’ Seri Diraja Dr. Zambry Abd Kadir, and the Malaysian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Badli Hisham Adam, visited the Lotus Tower today.

High-level Aussie delegation seeks blessings

A senior delegation comprising Australian Assistant Foreign Minister Tim Watts, Australian High Commissioner Paul Stephens, First Assistant Gary Cowan Secretary, Australian Deputy High Commissioner Lalita Kapur visited the Gangaramaya Temple today (10) to seek blessings from Deputy Incumbent of the Gangarama Temple Venerable Kirinde Assaji Thera. Pix by Samantha Perera

Final respects to Jackson...

The body of late actor Jackson Anthony at the ‘Jayaratne Respect Home’ Funeral Parlor in Colombo for the public to pay their last respects. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

A disaster in the offing?

The Bambalapitiya bridge on Marine Drive poses a great threat to pedestrians as it is on the verge of collapse after being in a dilapidated state for months. Vehicular traffic has slowed to a snail’s pace as motorists fear to travel under the bridge fearing a possible collapse. President Ranil Wickremesinghe has ordered for the flyover to be removed and plans are in place to erect a temporary access way. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

International Year of Millets

The first-day cover and stamp were issued to mark the International Year of Millets 2023. The launching ceremony was held at the Head Office of the Department of Post. The event was held under the patronage of Mass Media State Minister Shantha Bandara.

Against abolishing free education, free healthcare

The Students’ Union of the Medical Faculty of the Colombo University staged a protest at the Lipton Circus today (9) against the government’s move to abolish free education and free healthcare. The police intercepted and obstructed the protesting students who were carrying a coffin to symbolize the death of free education. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Century for Station Masters’ Union

The Sri Lanka Station Masters’ Union (SLSMU) recently commemorated its 100th anniversary of dedicated service and solidarity. Originally established in 1923 as the Ceylon Railway Station Masters’ Union, it later evolved into the Sri Lanka Station Masters’ Union. This milestone marks a century of commitment and collaboration within the Union.

Hands off the judiciary....

A group of lawyers today staged a protest march from Colombo Fort, demanding the government not to intervene in court procedures and to protect the integrity of justice and the judicial system while granting justice to former Mullaitivu District Judge T. Saravanarajah. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana