PM distributes cheques to samurdhi lottery winners

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today handed over cheques to samurdhi lottery winners at Temple Trees.

Forces take a perfect shot

These stunning photographs taken by active Royal Navy personnel have given a glimpse into the work of members of the armed forces. (Daily Mail)

NPM discusses prevailing political situation

An open forum organised by the National People’s Movement (NPM) was held yesterday at the New Town Hall in Colombo where the prevailing political culture was taken up for discussion.

PM opens new school building

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe declared open a new two-storeyed building at the Thanamalwila National School yesterday. Public Administration Minister Ranjith Madduma Bandara and Deputy Speaker Ananda Kumarasiri also participated in the event. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

PM extends hand to kids

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is seen talking to some children during the opening of Daliwa Maha Vidyalaya in Daliwa Moneragala yesterday.

‘My Wedding’

The 15th Edition of My Wedding - Wedding Show series was held at the BMICH on Saturday (28).

Symbolic meeting at DMZ

North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump walk together south of the Military Demarcation Line that divides North and South Korea, after Trump briefly stepped over to the northern side, in the Joint Security Area (JSA) of Panmunjom in the Demilitarized zone (DMZ) today. Pix by AFP

Packed...

Commuters were seen travelling in a packed train this morning at the Kelaniya Railway Station. Only nine trains out of 48 were in operation.

GMOA lodges bribery complaint against Rajitha

A group of doctors, including Dr. Haritha Aluthge of GMOA, lodged a complaint at the Bribery Commission against Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne over incidents of alleged fraud and corruption which had taken place at the Health Ministry.

PM launches ‘Budu Puth Suraksha’

Budu Puth Suraksha, an insurance scheme designed by the Buddha Sasana and Religious Affairs Ministry for Buddhist monks, was launched by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe at Temple Trees recently.

Enjoying a bus ride

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was seen enjoying a bus ride during the event of launching nine luxury buses purchased from China to various deports by the Sri Lanka Transport Board. Transport and Civil Aviation Minister Arjuna Ranatunga and Deputy Minister Ashoke Abeysinghe were also present.

Two kinds of protest outside CEB

PM stuck in two selfies

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was seen participating in two selfies after declaring open the Arthur Dias Green Park and Railway Station Project in Panadura today. Megapolis and Western Development Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka, Digital Infrastructure Development Non-cabinet Minister Ajith P Perera were present at the event. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Recommendations for transitional justice

National Peace Council Executive Director Jehan Perera hands over a document containing recommendations for transitional justice in Sri Lanka to Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe at the graduation event of the council today.

Lubricant blending plant opened at Muthurajawela

A new lubricant blending plant which is a joint venture between the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and Malaysia’s Hyrax Oil Sdn BHD was opened by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe at Muthurajawela on Monday. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

In search of food

Wild elephants at the Udawalawe National Park had become a major attraction with people who pass by the national park stopping by to feed them. The elephants that are now used to being fed by the people, usually come near the main roads in search of foods. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

73rd Anniversary of Gothami Balika Vidyalaya

All night Pirith chanting ceremony and an alms giving to mark the 73rd anniversary of the Gothami Balika Vidyalaya was held recently.

Caught in the middle

President Maithripala Sirisena and Minister Sajith Premadasa are seen having a discussion while Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe looks on in the middle during an event held at the BMICH today where the President said that country would benefit only if the 18th and 19th Amendments to the Constitution were abolished. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

PM distributes deeds to landless in Moneragala

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe participated in several events in Moneragala, on Saturday, including distribution of land deeds to the landless families. Minister of Public Administration Ranjith Madduma Bandara, Minister of Lands and Parliamentary Affairs Gayantha Karunatilleke and Deputy Speaker Ananda Kumarasiri also participated in the events. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Colombo Dockyard delivers ‘KDDI Cable Infinity’

Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) delivered the first ever modern cable laying vessel built for Kokusai Cable Ship Co. Ltd (KCS) of Japan on Friday. Ministers Sagala Ratnayake, Patali Champika Ranawaka and officials of the CDPLC and KCS attended the event. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Sancharaka Udawa 2019

Sancharaka Udawa 2019 was launched today at the BMICH under the patronage of Tourism Development, Wildlife and Christian Religious Affairs Minister John Amaratunga and Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO) President Harith Perera.

PM at Mallika Navodya school

A new building of Mallika Navodya school was declared open yesterday by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. The Prime Minister spent some time with the children after opening the new building.

Vigil to commemorate Easter attack victims

A vigil organised by the opposition was held at the Vihara Mahadevi Park in Colombo today to commemorate the Easter Sunday attack victims. Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa also attended the event.

Isura Devapriya assumes duties as CEA chairman

Former Western Province Chief Minister Isura Devapriya, who was appointed Chairman of the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) yesterday, assumed duties at the Authority today after observing religious observances. Several UPFA MP including Mahinda Amaraweera, Dayasiri Jayasekara, Lasantha Alagiyawanna and Western Province Governor A.J.M Muzammil were present at the event.

Let’s commemorate Student Heroes

Socialist Students Union commemorated the students who sacrificed their lives in the struggle for free education. The event was held at the Public Library Colombo.

Tense situ at Fort Railway Station

A tense situation erupted at the Fort Railway Station following the cancellation of several train services from 7.00 pm, hours before the 48-hour train strike was launched from midnight today. Inconvenienced people were seen stranded at the Fort Railway Station while the police officers were seen trying to control the situation. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe and Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Against privatization of Sevanagala Sugar factory

A group of employees of the Sevanagala Sugar factory staged a protest at the Parliament Roundabout today urging the authorities not to privatize the factory.

PM at Homagama

Samurdhi was given to new recipients in the Colombo District at a ceremony held in Homagama yesterday under the patronage of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. Ministers like Ravi Karunanayake, Daya Gamage, Non Cabinet Minister Harsha De Silva and State Minister Eran Wickramaratne were present at the ceremony.

SL signs MOC with Japan to send skilled workers

A Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) was signed between Sri Lanka and Japan today enabling Sri Lanka to send an unlimited number of skilled workers to Japan for a period of 10 years.

Ranvir arrives at Colombo harbour

The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Ranvir arrived at the Colombo harbour on a goodwill visit yesterday (18). The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in compliance with naval traditions on her arrival.