Video: UNP Annual Convention

The 55th Convention of the United National Party (UNP) was held at Sirikotha today with the participation of its National Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe, Leadership Council Members, parliamentarians and its supporters.  Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Video: Army cadets’ graduation ceremony

A graduation ceremony for some 113 army cadet officers including two Maldivian army officers were held today at Diyathalawa army camp with the participation of Army Commander Lt Gen Daya Ratnayake.Pix by pradeep pathirana.

Video: Nadeesha, a youth front coordinator

Popular artiste Nadeesha Hemamalee, who is set to contest the elections to the Southern Provincial Council on the UNP ticket, is seen receiving her letter of appointment as a UNP Youth Front Coordinator from Youth Front President Ruwan Wijeywardene. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Video: Turtle thoughts

Singer Amal Perera seen in a deep thought during a news conference held in Colombo regarding the allegation levelled against him in connection with a missing albino turtle from a turtle hatchery in Kosgoda. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Video: Denial protest

The Self Employees Federation today staged a protest in Pettah denying the allegations against them. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja 

Car topples in Southern Expressway

A car skidded and toppled over just a few meters before the Kottawa exit point of the Southern Expressway this morning. Police said no one was injured in the accident. Pix by Nisal Baduge and Muditha Dayananda

SF celebrates 63rd B’Day

The Democratic Party of former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka last evening visited the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya and obtained blessings to mark his 63rd Birth Day. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

‘Rata Perata Api Ekata’

The Patriotic National Pavement Hawkers and Three wheels Artificer Organisation today staged a protest in front of the Fort Railway Station urging the authorities to meet several of their demands. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Video: Indigenous protest

The All Ceylon Ayurveda Health Service Union (ACAHSU) staged a protest near the Ministry of Indigenous Medicine at Borella today against the alleged suppressing its members by authorities. Pix by Nisal Baduge 

IUSF protest

Inter University Student federation (IUSF) today held a protest outside University Grants Commission (UGC) over several demands including the duration of a degree programme from four to three years. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Video: First strike?

Chairman of the  UNP Leadership Council Karu Jayasuriya distributesleaflets outside the Fort Railway Station urging the reduction of the sky-rocketing cost of living and over several other demands. The leaflet campaign was organised by the leadership council. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Unduvap Poya

A devotee is seen engaging in religious activities at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo to mark the Unduvap Poya Day, today. Pix by Pradeep Dlirukshana

Video: UNP Rally in Bandaragama

Member of the Eksath Bikkhu Sangamaya, Venerable Meetiyagoda Gunaratana Thera is seen sitting next UNP Leadership Council Chairman Karu Jayasuriya and member of the leadership council Ruwan Wijewardene at a UNP Rally in Bandaragama. Pic by Pradeep Pathirana

Man of the match

UNP Kurunegala District MP Nalin Bandara Jayamaha in full swing at the Speaker’s Trophy Cricket Encounter between MPs and Ministers held at the Sports Ministry grounds today. Mr.Bandara was adjudged man of the match in the T 20 encounter where the MPs beat the Ministers. Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshana

A strengthening of ties

The Sri Lankan delegation, headed by President Mahinda Rajapaksa, held bilateral discussion with their Kenyan counterparts, headed by President Uhuru Kenyatta, this morning at the State House in Nairobi. Pix by President’s Media

Donations pour in for orphaned kids

The orphaned children of the slain Matara Division Anti-Vice Squad police constable and his wife received donations of over a million rupees, within two hours after the acceptance of donations began. Pix by Krishan Jeewaka Jayaruk

Havies beat Police

Havelock SC beat Police SC 27 points to 6 in the Dialog Rugby League match played at the Havelock Ground today.  Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Wanathamulla residents wants to stop violation

Residents of Wanathamulla filed a complaint before the Human Rights Council today stating that there rights have been violated by the actions of the Urban Development Authorities decision to take over their land. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

All smiles

Mr. Akashi seen in conversation at the end of today’s news conference in the presence Japanese Ambassador Nobuhito Hobo. Pic Pradeep Dilrukshana

Construction of the port city

An excavator is seen preparing to reclaim the sea front at a construction site of a China Communications Construction Co Ltd funded port city in Colombo today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Tsunami rehearsal in Colombo

A Tsunami Rehearsal and Awareness Programme was held today by the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) in Colombo District in collaboration with the Colombo Provincial Secretariat division coordinating unit. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja.

MR attends Kenyan Independence Day

President Mahinda Rajapaksa and First Lady Shiranthi Wickremasinghe Rajapaksa were guests at the 50th Independence Day celebrations held this morning at the Moi International Sports Complex (MISC) in Kasarani on the outskirts of Nairobi. Pix by President’s Media

Fishermen on protest in Galle

All Island Fisheries Federation today staged a protest in front of the Galle bus stand over several demands. Pix by Nimal Algewatta

President visits Kenya

President Mahinda Rajapaksa arrived at Nairobi in Kenya last evening on a four-day state visit. He was received at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and was accorded a guard of honour. Pix by presidential media unit

One voice! One fight!

‘Tharunayaye Handa’ a group calling itself ‘the voice of youth’ staged a protest march from Technical Junction to the Finance Ministry urging the government to grant their reasonable demands and discuss this matter in Parliament. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Video: Don’t interfere, says Cardinal

Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith speaking to the media today urged the international community to refrain from interfering in Sri Lankan affairs. The Cardinal warned that the country would be paving the way for international intervention if it failed to adhere to the commitments it made previously. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Pay us our EPF

The Workers’ Solidarity Union lodged a complaint at the Human Rights Commission regarding arrears of over 1888 million of ETF/EPF and gratuity payments owed to over 12000 employees. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Video: ‘Buddhi Probodhini’ exhibition

Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa views pictures at the ‘Buddhi Probodhini’ photo exhibition at Diyatha, Kotte today,  held to mark the World Human Rights day. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Video: Release Lalith- Kugan

The Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) today held a protest near the Fort Railway Station urging the authorities to release the two Human Rights activists, Lalith and Kugan who were abducted two years ago. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

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