Lifetime of effort up in flames

PM meets Ittapane Dhammalankara Thera

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe met Venerable Ittapane Dhammalankara Thera to discuss the prevailing situation in the country.

Weapons buried in a land at Kuda-Oya

Several firearms and ammunition buried in a land at Kuda-Oya in Wellawaya were recovered by the Kuda Oya Police and the army personnel today.

PM distributes appointment letters

A ceremony organised by the Education Ministry was held at Temple Tress under the patronage of Prime Mister Ranil Wickremesinghe to mark the distribution of appointment letters to some 3,000 sports instructors.

Getting ready for Vesak

Some people are seen preparing for the upcoming Vesak festival amidst uncertainties prevailing in the country in the aftermath of the Easter Sunday terror attack.

What a last over from Malinga!

Lasith Malinga is lifted by his teammates after he defends nine runs off the last over. Lasith Malinga held his nerves yet again and delivered a yorker to trap Shardul Thakur legbefore with CSK needing 2 runs to win off the last ball. Mumbai Indians win by 1 run, beat CSK for the fourth time in this season and the third time in an IPL final.

Preparing for Vesak

Amidst un-fading intensity of Easter Sunday carnage, a group of employees of a self-owned business in Dematagoda were seen busy preparing for the upcoming Vesak festival by stitching Buddhist flags for sale. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Catholics holds Sunday mass after Easter attacks

Sri Lankan Catholic devotees pray during a mass at the St. Theresa’s church as the Catholic churches hold services again after the Easter attacks in Colombo today.Thousands of Catholics attended mass in Sri Lanka’s capital Colombo on May 12 amid tight security to prevent a repeat of Easter bomb attacks that killed 258 people. AFP

SLNC unveils action plan on eradicating IS from Sri Lanka

The Sri Lanka National Council (SLNC) unveiled its five-point national action plan on eradicating Islamic State (IS) terrorism from Sri Lanka. The National Council’s Chairman Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thera, His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, Islamic and Hindu religious leaders were present at the event.

Sajith in talks with Cardinal

The progress review meeting on the renovation of the churches which were damaged due to the terror attacks, was held between Colombo Archbishop Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith and Housing, Construction and Cultural Affairs Minister Sajith Premadasa at the Catholic Archbishop’s House in Borella.

Hartal against Hizbullah

Several hartals were staged in Trincomalee and suburbs this morning demanding the removal of Eastern Province Governor M. L. A. M. Hizbullah. Pix by Amadoru Amarajeewa

Catholic Bishops’ conference

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference was held yesterday under the patronage of Colombo’s Archbishop His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith at its headquarters in Borella amidst the participation of Bishops of respective dioceses. President Maithripala Sirisena was also seen attending meeting.

PM calls on Mahanayake Theras

Can you spot the snow leopard?

Security tightened…

Baggage of the visitors to the Galadari Hotel in Colombo is seen thoroughly checked by the Commandos with the assistance of sniffer dogs. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Another recovery in Maligawatte

A haul of swords and kris knives were recovered at a public well, adjacent to R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium in Maligawatte today. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

1990 App to save lives

’1990 Suva Seriya’ today launched its new Emergency Dispatch Management (EDM) and the unique 1990 mobile app to enable faster dispatching and management of ambulance movements. The App was launched by the Parliamentarian Dr. Harsha De Silva. The 1990 app, which is available for both Android and iOS, would enable persons with smartphones to call the service faster and easy by just touching one button. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

JVP meets Muslim community leaders

Members of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) today met with leaders of the Muslim community at the JVP headquarters in Pelawattha to discuss the prevailing situation of the country. Pix Damith Wickramasinghe

Security tightened around schools

Security was tightened around the schools because of the uncertainties created in the country following the Easter Sunday terror attacks.

St. Anthony’s church partially opens for prayers

The St. Anthony’s church Kochchikade in Colombo partially opened today for worship even as security forces were rebuilding a shrine inside following the Easter suicide bombing. The pilgrims were allowed into the special area of the church for a 12-hour period. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Five-star security!

The Kingsbury, one of the five-star hotels in Colombo that was attacked on Easter Sunday, has installed baggage and personnel scanners at its premises to ensure the safety of the hotel’s patrons. The hotel is also protected by state security. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

The tank on rails

Good wishes to His Majesty King Rama X

The Royal Thai Embassy in Colombo organized a ceremony to offer blessing and good wishes to His Majesty King Rama X on the auspicious occasion of the coronation at the residence of Chulamanee Chartsuwan, ambassador of the kingdom of Thailand to Sri Lanka, who presided over the ceremony.

Zahira sets example

midst series of measures being taken by authorities to ensure safety and security of the general public from another possible terrorist attack, Zahira College Colombo, a leading Muslim school in the country was seen putting up notices to all its staff members, students and visitors to refrain from entering the premises by wearing full-face helmet, Burqa, Niqab or carrying large bags.

Ball and a bold soldier

With an eerie air settling down on Colombo and the entire country following the Easter Bomb blasts, nothing could be what it seems to be now. With government schools set to start their second term today, the premises of all the schools were subjected to a thorough search yesterday by the Army. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Repairing the damage

Sri Lankan navy personnel work on repairing the damaged facade of St. Anthony’s Shrine, where an explosion took place during mass on Easter Sunday, in Colombo. (Reuters)

Solidarity and unity rally

A solidarity and unity rally against terrorism and for national unity was held this morning at the Independence Square with the participation of a large number of people. Pics by Samantha Perera

Thai Embassy celebrates King’s coronation

PM at Zion Church Batttoicloa

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday visited the Zion Church Batttoicloa which came under terrorist attack on Easter Sunday on April 21. The Premier discussed the church authorities on the various matters.

Launching of World Cup jersey 2019

The new Sri Lanka’s kit for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019, was launched today.