In view of World Postal Day!

In honor of World Postal Day, the Post Master General declared the opening of a subpost office in Gampaha. A stamp exhibition was also held by the Bureau of Stamps at the Sumedha College Gampaha main hall. The exhibition will be held until Saturday (26). Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

President receives 5,000th Mahajana Sampatha

The sale of the first ticket of the 5,000th lottery draw of the ‘Mahajana Sampatha’ was presented to President Ranil Wickremesinghe this morning (24). The ‘Mahajana Sampatha’ lottery Draw took place at the Parliament premises, President Media Division (PMD) said.

Lalith commemorated

Lalith Athulathmudali commemoration was held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) today. The event was graced by President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Nestlé Lanka reaffirms investment

The Nestlé Lanka reaffirms its commitment towards Sri Lanka by investing over Rs. 2 billion in its state-of-the-art factory in Kurunegala by building a new Vacuum Band Dryer. Aimed at expanding the capacity of its manufacturing facility for malted food, this investment further strengthens the company’s efforts of positively impacting Sri Lanka and its people. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Ex-US Coast Guard vessel commissioned as ’Vijayabahu’

The Off-shore Patrolling craft (P-627) the most recent augmentation to the Sri Lanka Navy’s fleet acquired from the US Coast Guard was commissioned as Vijayabahu under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday (22).

No language barrier to appear for law exam...

The Association for the Protection of Native Language Rights today held a protest march from the Keselwatta police station to the law college, demanding rights to appear for the law college examination in all three national languages. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Pay our wages...

The Union for Saving Engineering Corporation protested in front of the State Engineering Corporation, premises demanding the government pay the employee’s salaries and at the same time secure their jobs. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Danushka clicked!

Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka, the accused of an alleged sexual assault on a Sydney woman he met on a dating app has been pictured for the first time since leaving custody on bail. Danushka Gunathilaka was granted bail on Thursday in his second bid for freedom, which was backed by a $150,000 surety provided by a “friend of a friend” and a further $50,000 to be paid by the cricketer.

Orion spacecraft flies by the moon

This handout image from NASA released on yesterday (21), shows a view of the spacecraft, the Earth and the Moon captured by a camera on Orion’s solar array wing. - Orion was making its outbound powered flyby of the Moon as part of the Artemis I mission, approaching within 80 miles of the lunar surface. (Photo by Handout / NASA TV / AFP)

Volkswagen Beetle on parade

The VW Volkswagen Beetle Owners’ Club held their annual Volkswagen parade today in view of the 25th anniversary of the club. The drive which included nearly 100 Beetles commenced at the Maitland Place to Excel World at Darley Road, Colombo. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

The past week - In pictures

Pro Food, Pro Pack, Ag-biz 2022 at BMICH

Pro Food, Pro Pack & Ag-biz 2022, the agriculture and packaging exhibition, opened its doors to the general public and trade visitors today (18). The exhibition will be held until Sunday (20) for the 19th consecutive year at the BMICH Exhibition Centre. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Release our leaders now - IUSF urge Govt.

IUSF protestors are seen gathered outside the Welikada Prison in Colombo demanding the release of detained IUSF Leaders. The protestors were chased by riot police to clear the roads as it had caused a severe traffic block in the area. Pics by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Stop harassing subordinates...

Several Aragala activists protested yesterday in front of the police headquarters after several media platforms exposed a senior police officer grabbing two female cops from their necks. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Commuters waiting patiently...

People are seen waiting for the train at Wellawatte railway station this morning until the alternative arrangements are made to operate the trains on a single track due to repair work on a broken railway bridge between Slave Island and Kollupitiya. The trains that are running on dual tracks are forced to use the single track between Colombo Fort and Wellawatte stations. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Luxury Edition adds glamour to CFW

Colombo Fashion Week (CFW) was held today with the glam factor with their Luxury Edition, at the Galle Face Hotel. Aiming to focus on craftsmanship in design creation leading to sustainable luxury, this one-day event will explore the opportunity to increase the value of designed products through sustainable craftsmanship.

Cargills empowers the next generation...

The Cargills’ established farmer welfare fund, ’Sarubima’ fund, today awarded 774 scholarships worth Rs. 25 million to children of farmer’s who have excelled in academics at the Banduragoda Factory. The awardees included 194 students in Grade 5, 375 at Advanced Level, 158 at University level and 47 for Vocational Training. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Bodyline celebrates 30 years

Bodyline (Pvt.) Ltd is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a campaign dubbed ‘Bodyline Transcends 30 Years.’ Through this campaign, the company hopes to continue to positively impact the lives of the communities they operate through 30 CSR initiatives. Pix by Samantha Perera

President joins 70th Anniversary celebrations of Fulbright Commission

President Ranil Wickremesinghe participated at the 70th anniversary of the United States-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission Program held at the Oak Room of the Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Colombo.

Silent protest against violence against women

The Right of Women’s Association held a silent protest in front of the Police Headquarters in Colombo today demanding that the law be enforced against the police officers who manhandled women. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Buying expensive veggies...

People were seen purchasing vegetables at Bodhiraja Mawatha in Colombo Fort today despite exorbitant prices. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Demanding immediate solutions

Pictured here are the members of Health Service Staff Union placing their signatures on a banner during a protest in front of the Colombo National Hospital today demanding immediate solutions to the burning issues they are facing. This was organized by Health Services Trade union confederation. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Eggs have wings.....?

Consumers are seen buying eggs from an egg vendor in Fort at exorbitant prices. The latest price of an egg being sold at Rs. 50. As per the farmers, there is an acute shortage of eggs in the market due to multifold increase in poultry food and other materials that are essential to run poultry farming. Pix by Nisal Baduge

IUSF protest in front of TID

The members of the Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF) today indulged in a protest in front of the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) in Colombo demanding the release of IUSF Convenor Wasantha Mudalige and Galwewa Siridhamma Thera who have been detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA). Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.

Taxes - burden on people

An open joint protest was held in front of the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL), with the participation of academic and non-academic employees against the imposition of taxes on people who are already suffocated by the current economic crisis. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Symposium on SL-China Friendship

The Lin Songtian, President of China People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries attended a conference organized by Sri Lanka-China Friendship Associations today at Shangri-La Hotel. Lin Songtian who is on a four-day visit to the island, arrived on November 12. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Demanding release of Aragalaya activists

The members of the Inter University Students’ Federation (IUSF) today launched a silent protest in front of the UN Human Rights Council head office in Colombo, demanding the release of Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF) Convenor Wasantha Mudalige and Ven. Galwewa Siridhamma Thera who have been detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA). Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Hirunika and others granted bail

Fifteen suspects including National Organiser of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya Women’s Wing former MP Hirunika Premachandra were today ordered to be released on bail after being produced before Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Convocation ceremony by IDM campus

A convocation and presentation of certificates for 2022, was held today at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) by the IDM Nations Campus International. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Milo All Island Schools Netball Championship

Holy Family Convent, Kurunegala emerged the Milo All Island Schools Netball champions for the 13th successive year when they bagged the champions’ title at the 29th Milo All Island Schools Netball Championship concluded at the Albert F. Peiris Stadium in Wennappuwa. The champion Familian girls had their own way as they came out on top in all the age groups of under 13, 15, 17 and 19. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe