Kite festival by Visakha Vidyalaya

An eco-friendly kite festival, organized for the first time by Visakha Vidyalaya, Colombo, was held at Galle Face Green in Colombo today. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Graduation of 700 students

Ornamental fish exhibition...

An ornamental fish exhibition, part of Min Expo 2024, was held at Castle Street today, showcasing a wide variety of ornamental fish. The event was organized by the Kolonnawa Aqua Society and will conclude tomorrow. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

World AIDS Day walk

The World AIDS Day walk, organized by the National AIDS Control Programme, was held yesterday under the theme “Take the Right Path.” The event saw the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and Minister of Health Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. The march commenced at Galle Face Green and proceeded towards Town Hall. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Exhibition of stamps, coins...

An exhibition of vintage stamps organized by Sri Lanka Independent Philatelic Association was launched at the Public Library in Colombo. Several rare stamps and other vintage coins are exhibited and sold at this exhibition, which will be held till December (01). Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Kedella Art of Living 2024

Deega Danthu found dead

Relief operations continue...

The Sri Lanka Navy and Air Force rescue teams are engaged in relief operations to assist people affected by the adverse weather conditions.

Tanks and reservoirs overflow

The Rajanganaya Reservoir, Upper Kotmale, Wimalasurendra Reservoir, and several tanks in Vavuniya have overflowed due to heavy rains across the country.

Minor floods...

A minor flood situation was witnessed in Gampaha and Colombo Districts. Roads were seen inundated due to torrential showers​. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Int'l day to end violence against women

The UN office in Sri Lanka and the Forum Against Gender-Based Violence, in collaboration with the Sri Lankan government, organized a walk today to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The walk started at Independence Square in Colombo and proceeded to Town Hall. A public petition was signed at the start of the event. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Armed Forces Remembrance Day 2024...

IMF staff and SL reach staff-level agreement

IMF Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, Peter Breuer, attended a press conference in Colombo today. Photo by Pradeep Pathirana

Preparing for Christmas...

People are seen buying Christmas decorations from shops in the Colombo area in line with the Christmas season. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.

President takes office as Defence Minister

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake assumed duties as the new Defence Minister today (22) at the at the Defence Headquarters.

President arrives at Parliament

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived at Parliament a short while ago to deliver the government’s Policy Statement during the ceremonial sitting of the first session of the 10th Parliament. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Safe Labour Migration Programme handover ceremony

The Embassy of Switzerland, in collaboration with the Government of Sri Lanka and International Labour Organisation (ILO), hosted the hand-over ceremony of the Safe Labour Migration Programme (SLMP) at Cinnamon Life, Colombo. This event marked the formal conclusion of a 14-year partnership that significantly advanced the safe and regular labour migration landscape in Sri Lanka. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Young Voices, Big Impact

Minor floods...

A minor flood situation was reported on the Gampaha-Ganemulla road and the Gampaha-Ja Ela road following heavy rainfall in the area. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Universal Children’s Day...

Children enjoying themselves at the Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo on Universal Children’s Day which falls today (November 20). Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Rehearsal for opening of 10th Parliament...

The ceremonial opening of the First Session of the Tenth Parliament is scheduled for tomorrow (21). A rehearsal for the event was held today (20) at the Parliament premises.

New Health Minister assumes duties

Dr. Nalin de Jayatissa, assumed duties as the Minister of Health at the Ministry of Health this afternoon. (19).

Korean E8 visa in danger...

ABBA tribute concert

Against controversial Māori treaty bill

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath assumes duties

Newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism Vijitha Herath assumed duties at the Foreign Ministry today at a simple ceremony.

Election Observation Mission holds media briefing

The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) held a media briefing on the International Election Observation Mission for the 2024 Sri Lanka Parliamentary Elections. During this briefing, ANFREL presented its interim report and overview of their observation findings. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Composition of 10th Parliament

10th Parliament of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka will Convene for the first time on November 21.

Colombo stays calm after historic win

Despite a historic election victory for the National Power Party (NPP), sweeping all electoral provinces of the country, life in Colombo appeared unchanged. Residents continued their daily routines even after the announcement of this significant result.

Ill Poya religious observances

Today Il Full Moon Poya Day marks the Katina Cheevara offering to Buddhist monks who observed ’’Vas’’ during the rainy season. Devotees are seen observing religious rituals at the Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo and Vidya Shanthi Maha Pirivena, Pliyandala. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel