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Sun, 19 May 2024 Today's Paper
21 Feb 2024 - 0 - 259
An unprecedented number of tourists visited Kataragama yesterday (20) and attended religious rituals at the Kiriwehera and Devalaya premises.
20 Feb 2024 - 3 - 497
The joint media briefing by visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Dr. Amir Abdullahian and Sri Lankan Foreign Affairs Minister M.U.M. Ali Sabry took place in Colombo on February 20, 2024. Iranian Foreign Minister Dr. Hossein arrived in Sri Lanka last night for a three-day official visit. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
20 Feb 2024 - 13 - 1561
The Education Ministry today launched the first ’’Mindfulness’’ programme for this year for schoolchildren at the Dharmapala Vidyalaya in Pannipitiya with the participation of Education Minister Susil Premajayantha.
20 Feb 2024 - 0 - 113
Students’ union of the Indigenous Medicine Faculty staged a protest march today from Rajagiriya Ayurveda Hospital to Auyrveda rounabout, demanding the government to withdraw the policies that destroy the local indigenous medical practices and to take immediate action to overcome the current medical shortage. Pix by Nisal Baduge
20 Feb 2024 - 1 - 465
A public protest was held in Colombo, demanding the government expel Minister Harin Fernando from his post and stop selling the country to India. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
19 Feb 2024 - 1 - 1200
A floral procession (Mal Perahera) was held this evening at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo. The annual Navam Perahera will be held in Colombo on February 22 and 23, 2024. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
19 Feb 2024 - 1 - 338
Workmen attending to repairs to the railway lines of the Ragama railway station, which were damaged due to the derailment of the Badulla-bound Colombo Udarata Menike express train yesterday. The train operations on the main line were delayed due to the derailment of the Udarata Menike express train near the Ragama railway station yesterday. Three tracks were damaged due to the derailment. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirising
19 Feb 2024 - 1 - 236
Dr. Geethika Rathnawardana assumed duties today as the first female Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC). She becomes the first Chief Medial Officer appointed to this post after a lapse of 122 years. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
19 Feb 2024 - 2 - 752
Fisherfolk from Pitipana, Negombo staged a protest today outside the Archbishop’s House in Colombo, urging the Archbishop of Colombo, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith to permit them the use of the legally awarded Pitipana Fisheries Harbour. They also presented a petition to the Apostolic Nunciature of the Holy See in Colombo. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel
18 Feb 2024 - 4 - 1518
The Kala Pola, Sri Lanka’s annual open-air art fair opened its doors for the 31st time for visitors in Colombo yesterday. Presented by The George Keyt Foundation in association with the John Keells Group. This art fair has become a major cultural and tourist attraction in Colombo’s annual cultural calendar. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja.
17 Feb 2024 - 48 - 5319
President Ranil Wickremesinghe embarked on an observation tour in the Tangalle and Galle areas today, underscoring the government’s commitment to enhancing tourist facilities. The President visited tourist hotspots such as Seenimodara, Dikwella, Nilwella, Hiriketiya, Weligama, and Habaraduwa, as well as the Weligama Surf School along the south coast, where he assessed their activities firsthand.
16 Feb 2024 - 10 - 1394
The Dansala program, initiated by Naga Vihara Kotte under the theme ’Pansale Dansala,’ amid the COVID-19 pandemic, perseveres to this day, taking place every Friday. Individuals are observed receiving sustenance at the Dansala, a testament to the ongoing dedication to serving the community during these challenging times. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
16 Feb 2024 - 9 - 1373
Tensions escalated outside the National Hospital in Colombo today as minor staff staged a demonstration targeting Deputy Director Dr. Rukshan Bellana. Authorities also deployed an anti-riot squad to bolster security in the hospital premises. Pix by Nisal Baduge
16 Feb 2024 - 4 - 618
’Wedding Show 2024’, the most prestigious and exclusive wedding exhibition of the year, was launched at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) today. The exhibition will continue till Sunday (18). Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
15 Feb 2024 - 14 - 1262
The National Front of Civil Organizations (NFCO) today staged a protest in front of the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) premises to express opposition to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), which is set to finalize the collection of public opinions for the upcoming electricity tariff revision. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
14 Feb 2024 - 7 - 2805
People waiting in long queques outside the Osu Sala at Town Hall to purchase medicines due to the ongoing health strike. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
14 Feb 2024 - 1 - 696
Valentine’s Day shoppers rejoice as florists along Ven. Baddegama Wimalawansa Mawatha in Town Hall, Colombo, report a delightful drop in prices of roses compared to last year. Pix by Nisal Baduge
13 Feb 2024 - 13 - 1002
The Government Surveyors’ Association held a protest near the premises of the Ministry calling the authorities to suspend the decision to award surveying contracts to private surveyors. Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshana
13 Feb 2024 - 9 - 1227
Trade unions attached to the Federation of Health Professionals of the health sector engaged in an island wide strike today, demanding a solution to a long-standing dispute over the Disturbance, Availability and Transport (DAT) allowance. Pix by Nisal Baduge
13 Feb 2024 - 0 - 254
Personnel from the Dam Street Police Station conducted their biannual inspection today. The inspection team was headed by SSP Central Colombo Lalith Leelaratne. Dam Street Police OIC CI Ajith Peduruarachchi accompanied the routine inspection team. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
12 Feb 2024 - 10 - 3841
The Principals’ Service Association staged a demonstration in front of the Ministry of Education in Battaramulla, Colombo today (Monday 12) over several demands. As the protest was on, a mother is passing the protestors alongside her two daughters, probably taking them home after school.
12 Feb 2024 - 3 - 950
Some 100 relic caskets were distributed among 100 temples in the North Central Province by Atamasthanadhipathi Most Ven. Pallegama Hemarathana Maha Nayaka Thera at a function held at the Ruwanweliseya premises on Saturday (10). The event was organised by Chief Incumbent of the Ruwanweliseya Ven. Eethalawetunuwewe Gnanathilaka Maha Thera with sponsorship from neurophysician Prof. Ranjanie Gamage. Pix by Nis
11 Feb 2024 - 0 - 156
Despite the fluctuating prices of vegetables and other essential items in the country, consumers at the Delkanda market buy the minimum of what they need for the day. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel
11 Feb 2024 - 0 - 514
A blood donation camp, organized under the guidance of Ven. Bellanwila Dhammarathana Thero in commemoration of the 6th Remembrance Worship for the late Professor Ven. Bellanwila Wimalarathana Anunayake Thero took place today at the Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya.
10 Feb 2024 - 6 - 956
Devotees engaging in religious activities at the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi and the Thuparamaya Vihara in Anuradhapura. Pix by Nisal Baduge
10 Feb 2024 - 3 - 685
Troops from the Sri Lanka Army Corps of Agriculture and Livestock harvesting the paddy cultivated near the fields of the Army headquarters in Colombo. They currently maintain 20 farms island-wide, covering a total of 7,500 acres, which include 450 acres dedicated to paddy cultivation. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
09 Feb 2024 - 8 - 1940
Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka created history when he became the first batter from the country to reach the 200-run mark in ODIs. Nissanka scored the country’s first-ever double century in the format during the first ODI of the series against Afghanistan in Pallekele.
09 Feb 2024 - 7 - 1721
The Rajya Osu Sala (SPC) at Union Place, Colombo, was closed today, with the employees demanding the government to pay the cost of living allowance approved by the 2024 budget. A board was hung at the gate of the Osu Sala, appologising to the consumers for their inconvenience. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
09 Feb 2024 - 3 - 206
The Medical Faculty Students’ Action Committee staged a protest outside the Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) urging the authorities to ensure the standards of the medical education in Sri Lanka. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
09 Feb 2024 - 3 - 507
The EDEX Expo 2024, Sri Lanka’s most prestigious Educational Exhibition and Job Fair was ceremonially open at the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre (SLECC), today. The Job Fair will be held till Sunday (11) from 9.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
18 May 2024