UNP conspired to kill me

State Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage today lodged a complaint at the Police Headquarters against former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and UNP MP Ranjan Ramanayake who had allegedly conspired to kill him. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

President at National Hospital

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa made a sudden visit to the Colombo National Hospital this morning where he inspected the work at the hospital.

Public seminar on present government

A public seminar on the present government was held at the Public Library in Colombo with the participation of JVP Leader Anura Dissanayake.

Govt. MPs at Bribery Commission.

State Ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage, Vasudeva Nanayakkara and several other government MPs visited the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today to inquire about the ongoing investigations in relation to corruption under the previous government

11th Death Anniversary of Lasantha

The 11th Death Anniversary of the late Sunday Leader Editor Lasantha Wickrematunge was commemorated today with the participation of his family members, several politicians and civil activists.

Ballistic missile attack at bases in Iraq

Iran has fired more than a dozen ballistic missiles at two Iraqi bases housing American troops in a revenge attack for the U.S. drone strike that killed a top Iranian general. (Daily Mail)

True scale of bushfires across Australia

A graphic has revealed the true extent bushfire devastation across Australia, as experts warn the worst is yet to come. (Daily Mail)

Fatal accident

At least nine people were reportedly killed while many others injured when an SLTB bus fell down a precipice at the 6th Mile Post on the Passara-Madolsima Road this evening. Pix by Prasanna Padmasiri

Released...

UNP MP Ranjan Ramanayake, who was arrested yesterday, has been granted bail by the Nugegoda Magistrate Court this evening. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Arrested in style...

UNP Parliamentarian Ranjan Ramanayake was arrested by the police over possession of a pistol without a valid license at his Madiwela residence. Pix by Gayan Amarasekera

Vivaha 550

Vivaha 550, the bridal show and exhibition organised by the Event Media was launched at the BMICH in Colombo yesterday. The exhibition will be held on Saturday and Sunday as well from 10 am to 9 pm.

Face to face

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and opposition leader Sajith Premadasa, who was also the main rival of Mr. Rajapaksa at the presidential election, were seen having a conversation in Parliament yesterday.

Crashed...

Four airmen were killed when an Air Force fixed-wing Y-12 aircraft crash-landed in Haputale this morning.

Dharmadasa as NFC chairman

Dr. Jayantha Dharmadasa, who was appointed as National Film Corporation (NFC) Chairman assumed duties at NPC office today.

President’s maiden visit to Parliament

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa ceremoniously opened the fourth session of the Eighth Parliament this morning and was welcomed by Speaker Karu Jayasuriya

Shavendra as acting CDS

Army Commander Shavendra Silva assumed duties as Acting Chief of Defence Staff this morning at the Chief of Defense Staff office in BMICH.

Dawn of new year in Colombo

Many celebrations were held to mark the dawn of New Year 2020 in the Colombo city. Colourful firework displays dominated the sky. Pix by Nisal Baduge, Waruna Wanniarachchi, Kushan Pathiraja and Damith Wickramasinghe

Invoking blessings for 2020

People are seen engaged in religious observances at the Gangaramaya Temple with dawn of the New Year 2020.

Happy New Year!

We wish our readers a happy peaceful and prosperous New Year!

Rumy in courts…

Former State Pharmaceutical Corporation (SPC) Chairman Dr.Rumy Mohamed, who was remanded over white van case, is seen at courts. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

Preparing for New Year…

People in Colombo are seen today purchasing pots and fireworks in preparation for the New Year celebrations. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Gothami presents ‘Sanni ’19’

The dancing circle of Gothami Balika Vidyalaya presented ‘SANNI’19’ at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) this evening with the patronage of the chief guest veteran choreographer Rajini Selvanayagam and school principal D.A. Subashini Dematagoda. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Garnier Banister released on bail

Swiss Embassy local staffer Garnier Banister Francis was released on bail by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today. She was released on two sureties of Rs.500,000 each. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Mega island-wide beach cleaning project

An island-wide beach clean-up project organised by the Sri Lanka Army in close coordination with the Marine Environmental Protection Authority (MEPA) was launched yesterday under the aegis of Army Commander Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva with more than 2300 troops joining hands together with volunteers and state employees round the country.

To carpet by-roads in Ragama

The initiative to carpet several by-roads in the Ragama area was launched under the patronage of State Minister of Rural Roads and other Infrastructure. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Car bomb kills dozens in Somali capital

At least 76 people have been killed by a vehicle bomb detonated during morning rush hour in Somalia’s capital.

Adhitya Ayurveda Centre declared open

The Adhitya Ayurveda Centre in Anuradhapura was declared open yesterday under the patronage of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Additional Magistrate visits Rajitha at hospital

Colombo Additional Magistrate Shalini Perera visited the Lanka Hospital in Narahenpita last evening to inspect the health condition of MP Rajitha Senaratne. The Additional Magistrate ordered to remand the MP after visiting the hospital.

'Critical' crash

The head-on collision between a motor car and a bus on the Colombo-Kataragama Road in the Welyaya area in Tangalle left six people critically injured.

Sri Lanka Twins’ in January 2020