Stop State suppression!

The Religious leaders staged a protest outside the Fort Railway Station urging the government to stop state suppression, withdraw emergency law and uphold people’s right to dissent. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Buses receive fuel at Bastian Mawatha fuel pump

Long-distance buses were provided with sufficient fuel at the Bastian Mawatha fuel pump, which was opened recently, to complete their journey up and down. Buses are seen receiving their fuel quota. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Tourism Advisory Committee appointed

Minister of Tourism, Harin Fernando appointed a 22-member Tourism Advisory Committee which includes CEO of Dreamron Group of Companies, Kishu Gomes, Former Legal Consultant to Ministry of Telecommunication, Foreign Employment and Sports (2010-2015) Harsha Panduka Keerthinanda and LGBT Rights Activist, Aritha Wickremasinghe.

A 22-member Tourism Advisory Committee appointed

Minister of Tourism, Harin Fernando appoints a 22-member Tourism Advisory Committee which includes CEO of Dreamron Group of Companies, Kishu Gomes, Former Legal Consultant to Ministry of Telecommunication, Foreign Employment and Sports (2010-2015) Harsha Panduka Keerthinanda and LGBT Rights Activist, Aritha Wickremasinghe.

Rugby tournament...

Action in the Dialog Schools Rugby tournament encounter between Isipathana and St Joseph’s played at Havelock Park which Isipathana came out winners. Isipathana will now meet Royal in the crucial title deciding match scheduled to be played in Sunday. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

QR works fine...

Consumers are seen obtaining fuel without waiting in queues in most filling stations, following the introduction of QR system. Pix by Nisal Baduge

PM visits SLPP headquarters

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena visited the SLPP headquarters yesterday and met SLPP members, including former Ministers Basil Rajapaksa and Namal Rajapaksa.

Sri Bhadrakaliamman Temple held Adipura festival

The Adipura festival at Mayurapati Sri Bhadrakaliamman Temple was held yesterday in Wellawatta. Pix by Nisal Baduge.

Protesters remove tents in Galle Face

Some of the tents put up in Galle Face by the protesters have been removed after the police ordered them to vacate the area before 5 pm tomorrow. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Protest against arrest of Stalin

A protest was held this morning at the Colombo Fort against the arrest of General Secretary of Ceylon Teachers’ Union Joseph Stalin. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Getting Covid-19 booster vaccine

Picture shows people are receiving their booster vaccines against the COVID-19 virus at the vaccination centre at Viharamahadevi Park. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Third session of the ninth Parliament commences

President Ranil Wickramasinghe arrives for the ceremonial opening of the third session of the ninth Parliament at the national parliament today. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Stop suppression of peaceful protesters!

A group of protesters staged a protest at ‘GotaGoGama’ calling for the government to end the suppression of peaceful protesters. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Refreshing while in fuel queues...

People were seen being given a cup of fresh milk to refresh themselves while waiting in fuel queues at the Baseline Road in Colombo. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

No need of another Black July...

The Black July was observed today by the members of the Equal Rights Organization in front of the Fort Railway Station under the theme ’’No need of another Black July’’. A cultural event was also held to educate the public during the event. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Yupun qualified for Semis at Birmingham

Among all the participants at the Men’s 100m for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, Yupun Abeykoon qualified for 100m Semi Final on August 3 as he finished the 100m heats in 10.06 seconds.

Queues at filling stations continue...

People are seen still queuing at filling stations even though the fuel pass system was implemented yesterday. Pix by Nisal Baduge

St. Joseph’s through with convincing win

St. Joseph’s College cruised through to the second round of the Dialog Schools Rugby League tournament with a convincing 35 points to 20 win over St. Anthony’s College in their final league encounter played at Havelock Park yesterday. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Blood donation campaign...

A blood donation campaign held in Colombo today to mark the 83rd anniversary of the Bank of Ceylon (BOC). BOC Chairman Kanchana Ratwatte and CEO K. E. D. Sumanasiri were present at the campaign. Pix by Pradeep Dilruskshana

Still occupying agitation area

Protesters of the ’GotaGoGama’ are still seen dwelling in the agitation area albeit the tough stance taken by the present government. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Fuel issued on QR code

QR code being checked at a filling stations in Colombo. Fuel was issued to only those who posses the QR. Pix by Nisal Baduge and Pradeep Dilrukshana

Car catches fire in Colombo

A fire broke out in a car at Flower Road in Colombo this evening. The Colombo fire brigade doused the fire and no one was injured. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Bodhi Pooja for Jackson Anthoney

A Bodhi Pooja was held at Gangarama Temple in Hunupitiya today on invoke blessing for actor Jackson Anthoney who is in a critical condition following recent accident. Minister of Media Bandula Gunawardene and several artists participated at the event. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

1,000 jak tree plants; solution to future food crisis

A programme was launched yesterday at the Viharamahadevi Park to plant 1,000 jak trees by parliamentarian Patali Champika Ranawaka, as a solution to the future food crisis. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Busy buying veggies....

People are seen busy buying vegetables at the Delkanda Sunday fair, despite the higher prices. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Navy lends helping hand to devotees engaged in ‘Paada Yaathra’

Sri Lanka Navy, as it has been the practice, is lending its helping hand to devotees who are engaged in foot pilgrimage, known as ‘Paada Yaathra’ along the route from the entrance of Kumana National Park to Kumbukkan Oya. The traditional foot pilgrimage marches from Jaffna to Sella Kataragama annually, with the participation of many devotees.

New SATHOSA outlet inaugurated

SATHOSA has opened a new outlet to facilitate the people living in the Batuwatta area in Ragama last Saturday with the patronage of Consumer Affairs Minister Nalin Fernando. This was incidentally the 445th outlet comes under the SATHOSA chain of supermarkets. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Stamps, currencies, coins exhibition

Stamps, currency notes and coins are sold and exhibitied at the public library lobby in Colombo until tomorrow. Ceylon and Sri Lanka mint and used stamps, first day covers, souvenir sheets, stamps and postal stamps, currency notes, coins and many more are on display at the lobby. The exhibition is conducted by the Sri Lanka Independent Philatelic Association. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Protest against suppression...

A group of social activists staged a protest at Galle Face against suppression on protesters and arrest of protesters. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Separate lane for bicycle users

The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) today launched a pilot program to allocate a separate lane for bicycle users, as there is a considerable increase in the use of push bicycles due to the current fuel and transport issues. Colombo Mayor Rosy Senanayake also took part in the event. Pix by Nisal Baduge