Lankan vendor’s love for royalty and Queen

Thousands of Britons irrespective of their status, are deeply saddened by the demise of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, waited in 12-hour long queues outside the Westminster Abbey to pay their last respects in the past ten days. Likewise, one man living thousands of miles away from Britain, mourning the death of the queen, was preparing to pay his last respects to his favourite monarch today. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Galle Face gets cleaner look..

The ’Pannaraya Organization’, Colombo together with the Coastal Conservation Department and the Marine Resources Protection Authority jointly conducted a beach cleaning yesterday (18) at 9.00 am on the Galle Face beach to celebrate International Coastal Conservation Day. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Wasantha Mudalige’s birthday celebrated outside TID

Taking the peaceful Galle Face Aragalaya to a whole new level, a group of independent youths cut a cake to celebrate the birthday of the PTA detained Inter University Students’ Federation (IUSF) Convener Wasantha Mudalige outside Terrorist Investigation Division (TID) in Colombo last night. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Public petition sought against increased electricity, water charges

Public petition asking the government to reduce the fuel prices, electricity and water charges was signed today near Fort Railway Station by the National Bhikkhu Front. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Big crowds at CIBF 2022

Volumes of people have gathered at the Colombo International Book Fair for the 4th day. The book fair 2022 kicked off at the BMICH on September 16 after a lapse of two years. Pix by Nisal baduge

Requiem eucharist for Queen Elizabeth II held in Colombo

A requiem Eucharist for Queen Elizabeth II was held at the Cathedral of Christ the Living Saviour, in Colombo last evening. A number of diplomats, including the British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Sarah Hulton attended the service. Pix by Nisal Baduge

President pays last respects to Queen

President Ranil Wickremesinghe accompanied by Prof. Maithree Wickremesinghe and Sri Lanka Ambassador in the UK Saroja Sirisena, pay their last respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Hall.

Protest by voice of women

Placing numerous demands, the Women’s Voice Organization engaged in a protest march opposite the Fort Railway Station recently. When the protesters attempted to reach the police headquarters, tensions culminated and heated verbal exchanges were witnessed between the policemen and the agitators. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Against spiralling cost of living...

Members of the Women’s Rights Organisation engaged in an agitation against the government to reduce the price of essential goods and thereby provide immediate relief to the people who are trampled down by escalating cost of living. The protest held opposite the Fort Railway station. Pix Nimalsiri Edirisinghe.

President arrives in London

President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrived in the United Kingdom to attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

116th Birth Anniversary of Former President J. R. Jayewardene held

The 116th birth anniversary event of the founding father and former President J. R. Jayewardene was held with the participation of Minister of Cultural Affairs Vidura Wickramanayake. SJB MPs Gayantha Karunatilaka, Tissa Attanayake and Harshana Rajakaruna were also present. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Champions felicitated

At the felicitation ceremony organized for the Champions of Asia (cricket, netball and commonwealth) held at the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel under the patronage of the President, each netball player of the victorious team received Rs. 2 million by Sri Lanka Cricket.

13th national Cubboree

The 13th national Cubboree was held at S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia today. South Korean Ambassador to Sri Lanka Santhush Woonjin participated in the event as the Cheif Guest while several dignitaries including the President of the Sri Lanka Scout Association attended the event. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Colombo International Book fair kicks off

The Colombo International Book fair 2022 kicked off at the BMICH today after a lapse of two years owing to the COVID 19 pandemic. The exhibition and fair will be held till 25 September 2022. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Last respect to Creasy Silva

President Ranil Wickremesinhe paid his last respects to Chief of Security Staff Gen. Shavendra Silva’s father the Late former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Transport Board Creasy Silva last evening.Pix by Mahesh Kirthiratne

Derailed...

The intercity express train heading to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia from Kankesanturai derailed near Kollupitiya while it returning to the station yard this morning. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Lotus tower lights up

The lotus tower was seen lit up last night after it was opened for public yesterday. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Another ‘aragalaya’ demanding relief

A female representation of the Galle Face Aragalaya that gathered at Colombo Fort demanded the government to provide an economy to survive, as the previous regime was utterly corrupt and lead the country to bankruptcy. Pics by Pradeep Pathirana

Against price hikes

Women for Rights today held a protest in front of the Fort railway station demanding to reduce the price of goods and provide immediate relief to the people. Pix Nimalsiri Edirisinghe.

Lotus Tower opens to public

Lotus Tower, South Asia’s tallest structure officially opened for the public from yesterday. Accordingly, the public can visit it by buying tickets for Rs.500 and Rs.2,000 each and the ticket fee for foreigners is US$ 20. Pics by Nisal Baduge

NDC graduation ceremony

National Defence College (NDC) graduation ceremony was held today. President Ranil Wickremesinghe graced the ceremony. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Clear five litre petrol barrier...

Three-wheeler owners today staged a protest in Borella demanding increase their fuel quota instead of five litres per week. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Stop state repression...

A protest was held in front of the St. Anthony Convent in Borella today, demanding the government to stop state repression and to go for an election. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Skyrocketed vegetable prices...

The vegetable prices in the wholesale vegetable market in Gunasinghepura, Pettah was seen skyrocketed despite the centres receiving ample stocks. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Asian Champs arrive

The national cricket and netball teams who emerged Asian champions were paraded along the streets from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) to Colombo this morning. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Golden Reader Award 2019/2020

The Golden Reader Award 2019/2020 for the best novel published in the last two years was held yesterday at the Kumaratunga Munidasa Hall at the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) under the patronage of Prof. Praneeth Abeysundara. Darshana Shammi Wijethilake received the award for the best work and monetary award. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

First ever low carbon aluminium introduced

The first ever low-carbon aluminium, which is known as ’Ozon’ was introduced to Sri Lanka’s construction sector recently.

No relief in sight....

The Trade Union Coordination Centre (TUCC) today distributed pamphlets opposite the Fort railway station to make the public aware that the current economic crisis and taxes imposed on essential commodities. The TUCC said that although the new government came to power, there is no relief in sight for the country’s collapsed economy. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Isipathana College beat St. Joseph’s in President’s Cup final

Isipathana College completed a Schools Rugby double, winning the President’s Trophy, beating St. Joseph’s College 49-22 in the final on Sunday. Isipathana College scored four goals, three tries and two penalities while St. Joseph’s scored two goals, a try and a penalty. Isipathana were also crowned this year’s schools’ league champions. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Lotus Tower: Official tour will commence on Sept. 15

A media tour took place today to describe the viewpoints and inform the public about the official opening of the Lotus Tower in Colombo. The tower’s operations are scheduled to commence on September 15. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe