Mini Cooper car parade

A Mini Cooper car parade was held in line with the annual British Food Festival organised by the Grand Oriental Hotel, Colombo on Saturday. Antique Mini Cooper cars were driven across the Colombo city to celebrate the event. Pix Damith Wickremasinghe

In an attempt to save the planet, Millennials are going child-free

Millennials (born between 1981-1996) and Post-Millennials (born 1997-present) are causing a stir by announcing they would not have children (or limit the amount of children they have), due to the uncertain future surrounding climate change.

Yasushi Akashi calls on MR

Senior Japanese diplomat and United Nations administrator Yasushi Akashi called on Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa at his official residence at Wijerama Mawatha in Colombo today. Former External Affairs Minister and Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna Chairman Professor G.L.Peiris, MP Keheliya Rambukwella and Opposition Leader’s Secretary Harsha Wijewardane were also present at the occasion.

Mega Pride unveiled

‘Mega Pride’ an exhibition featuring the images of lions captured by Minister of Mega Polis and Western Development Patali Champika Ranawaka during his African tours was unveiled last morning with the envoys from China and South Africa gracing the occasion. Chinese Ambassador Cheng Xueyuan is seen autographing a photograph at the inauguration of the three-day exhibition held at the Dutch Hospital, Fort. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Helpless...

A group of wives of the war-disabled soldiers staged a protest on the Lotus Road over several demands including salary issues of their husbands.

World VW Day

Volkswagen Beetle parade organised by the Volkswagen Beetle Owners’ Club Sri Lanka was held at the Excel World Entertainment Park yesterday under the aegis of German Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Joern Rohde.

Presidential candidate...

JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake is seen greeting supporters after being announced as the presidential candidate of the National Peoples Power headed by the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Sri Lanka beat New Zealand in first Test

Captain Dimuth Karunaratne scored 122 as Sri Lanka chased down 268 for the loss of just four wickets to win the first Test against New Zealand at Galle on Sunday and take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Mahindra opens first automotive assembly plant in SL

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and Indian High Commissioner Taranjit Singh Sandhu, inaugurated Sri Lanka’s first vehicle assembly plant built by Mahindra Ideal Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd in Mathugama. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Chasing 135 runs for victory

Sri Lanka’s openers Dimuth Karunaratne (71*) and Lahiru Thirimanne (57*) remained unbeaten, with a partnership of 133, at stumps on the fourth day of the first Test against New Zealand at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday. Sri Lanka require a further 135 runs for victory. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Kedella 2019 at BMICH

The most exclusive home-related exhibition of the year, the 2019 Kedella Exhibition was launched yesterday at the BMICH. The exhibition which mainly focuses on house designing & construction, interior designing and housing loans etc, will be held until Sunday (18). The exhibition consists of approximately 200 stalls to attract more visitors from every occupation.

Solemnity

President Maithripala Sirisena was seen with a lot of solemnity at a ceremony held at the Regimental Headquarters, Naula to present ‘Rana Parashuwa’ and the ‘Regimental Rana Purashuwa’ to the Sri Lanka Army Special Forces marking the presentation of the President’s and Regimental Colours.

Just missed it

The Sri Lankan spin duo of Lasith Embuldeniya and Dhananjaya de Silva combined to take five wickets as New Zealand slid to 124 for 6, ahead by 106, at the Tea break on Day 3.

Amarapura and Ramanya chapters combined

An agreement was signed today combining the Amarapura and Ramanya Buddhist chapters and it will be known as the ‘Sri Lanka Amarapura-Ramanya Samagree Maha Sangha Sabawa’.

President presented with Esala Perahera Sannasa

In keeping with traditional customs, Diyawadana Nilame of the Sacred Sri Dalada Maligawa, Nilanga Dela Bandara, along with the Basnayake Nilames of the Sathara Maha Devales, presented the traditional communication of the successful conclusion of the Kandy Esala Perahera (Sannasa) to the Head of State, President Maithripala Sirisena at President’s House in Kandy today. Pix courtesy President’s Media Division.

Topsy-turvy Day 2

The Galle Test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand has been a keenly-contested one with both teams wresting back the advantage time and again. At 143 for 2, just before the Tea break, Sri Lanka were clearly in the ascendancy. However, Ajaz Patel ran through the hosts’ batting order to pick up a five-for to engineer a collapse. Just that Suranga Lakmal and Niroshan Dickwella shared a timely undefeated stand of 66 to help the home side claw back int

PM calls on Jaffna Adinam

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is in Jaffna, called on the members of the Hindu Clergy including the Adinam of Jaffna at the Adinam Kovil today. Pix courtesy: Prime Minister’s Media Division

India’s 73rd Independence Day

The Indian High Commission and the Indian community based in Sri Lanka today celebrated India’s 73rd Independence Day. High Commissioner Taranjit Singh Sandhu hoisted the National Flag of India at the India House, Colombo commencing the celebrations. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Final Randoli Perahera

The final Randoli Perahera of the historic Kandy Sri Dalada Maligawa paraded the streets last night. The picture shows the Tusker Wasana, of the Kataragama Devalaya carrying the sacred relics casket. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe and L.B. Senarathne.

New accident ward for Vavuniya Hospital

The inauguration of the accident ward and laying of the foundation stone for the renal treatment unit of the Vavuniya General Hospital was held with the participation of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne today. Deputy Ambassador of Netherland Mrs. Eva van Woersem also attended the event.

Last day of Randoli Perahara

Tonight is the last night of the Kandy Randoli Perahera and pictures show the preparation of elephants for the final night. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe and L.B Senarathna

Dananjaya grabs five as NZ slip to 179-5

Sri Lanka spinner Akila Dananjaya claimed five wickets to put New Zealand (NZ) on the back foot despite Ross Taylor’s unbeaten half-century in the first Test in Galle today.

Nikini Full Moon Poya Day

Devotees are seen engaging in religious observances at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya on Nikini full moon Poya day which falls today.

Pakistan’s 73rd Independence Day

The High Commission of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Pakistani community based in Sri Lanka celebrated Pakistan’s 73rd Independence Day.

SLC unveils new Test jerseys

The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has unveiled new Test jerseys complete with squad numbers ahead of their two-match Test series against New Zealand.

Presidential hopefuls & employment hopefuls

The Combined Association of Unemployed Graduates (CAUG) today organised a protest march from Colombo Fort to the premises of the Ministry of National Policies and Economic Affairs at Bristol Street urging the government to provide them with employment opportunities. One of the placards of the protesters said, “You are presidential hopefuls, we are employment hopefuls.” Pix by Nisal Baduge

Third Randoli Perahera paraded the streets

The third Randoli Perahera of the historic Esala Maha Perehera of the Sri Dalada Maligawa paraded the streets tonight. The procession set off from the Sri Dalada Maligawa at the auspicious time of 7.10 pm. Pix by Chamil Rupasinghe

UNP holds rally demanding Sajith’s candidacy

A rally organised by several UNP MPs was held this evening at the Wills Park in Badulla demanding the nomination of Minister Sajith Premadasa as the UNP candidate for the upcoming presidential election. Pix by Prasanna Padmasiri Bandara and Prasad Rukmal

A Happy Eid Al Adha

Muslims gather this morning at Galle Face green for Eid-Ul-Azha prayers to celebrate the end of the Hajj. Pic by Samantha Perera

MR, SLPP Leader & Gota, presidential candidate

Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa, who was appointed as the SLPP Leader today, revealed that his brother and former defence secretary Gotabaya was the SLPP presidential candidate. Pix by Nisal Baduge