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16 Feb 2024 - 9 - 1381
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 - 654
’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 - 1268
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 - 2816
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 - 705
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 - 1010
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 - 1231
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 - 259
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 - 3847
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 - 954
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 - 159
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 - 519
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 - 961
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 - 689
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 - 1945
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 - 1732
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 - 212
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 - 513
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
08 Feb 2024 - 17 - 2888
An event was held to recognize the wards and units of the Colombo South Teaching Hospital for outstanding patient care under the Productivity, Quality, and Patient Safety Competition. Dr. Palitha Mahipala, Secretary of the Ministry of Health, and Dr. Asela Gunawardena, Director-General of Health Services graced the event. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
08 Feb 2024 - 5 - 1721
The 14th Footwear and Leather Fair 2024 started at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) today. The exhibition will be held until Sunday (11).
08 Feb 2024 - 2 - 1033
The Sapporo Snow Festival - an annual celebration now in its 74th year - is in full swing.
07 Feb 2024 - 15 - 2357
President Ranil Wickremesinghe arriving at the Parliament Complex for the ceremonial opening of the Fifth Session of the Ninth Parliament today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
07 Feb 2024 - 0 - 1793
The 25 images in the running for this year’s People’s Choice Award received a record number of votes, with over 75,000 wildlife photography and nature fans from around the world casting their ballots to name Nima this year’s winner. (Daily Mail)
06 Feb 2024 - 1 - 1850
These are some of the scenes captured by stunning winning and shortlisted National and Regional entries in the Sony World Photography Awards 2024.
06 Feb 2024 - 4 - 2503
The 10th contingent of the Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps (SLAMC) departed Sri Lanka early this morning (06 February), to assume duties at the Level-2 SRIMED Hospital in the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
05 Feb 2024 - 22 - 3142
A tourist couple carrying a Sri Lankan national flag at the Independence Square on Independence Day. Pix by Nisal Baduge
05 Feb 2024 - 0 - 109
Several members of the Health Trade Union Alliance (HTUA) staged a protest in front of the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children (LRH) today, demanding the government to grant them the allowance that is reserved for other government staffers and provide immediate solutions to their salary anomalies. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
05 Feb 2024 - 0 - 358
A Bodhi puja pinkama was held recently in view of the 67th anniversary of Dr. Ven. Bodagama Chandima Thera, the founder of the Nagananda International Buddhist College and the Vice Chancellor of the Thai Chief Sangha. In line with the Bodhi puja pinkama, a tree-planting ceremony was held and school accessories were handed over to low-income families while meditation programme too was held.
05 Feb 2024 - 0 - 154
A symbolic demonstration was held today in front of the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in Colombo to mark the Kashmir Solidarity Day, in which former city councillors of Colombo participated.
05 Feb 2024 - 7 - 1209
A Muslim religious ceremony to mark the 76th Independence Day was held yesterday at the Al Jami Ul Alfar Masjid (Red Mosque) in Colombo under the patronage of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabri. Pix by Jayamal Chandrasiri
01 Jun 2024