Friday prayers amidst security

Muslims today attended Friday prayers at the Red mosque in Colombo, amidst security after the deadly terror attacks.

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Thai King Confirms 4th Marriage, to Former Flight Attendant

Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn has married his long-term consort and given her the title Queen Suthida just days before his coronation, in a surprise move. Photos show Suthida Vajiralongkorn na Ayudhya, a former Thai Airways flight attendant, laying on the floor as she was given a gift by the king during the marriage ceremony.

Cardinal visits the injured of terror attack

Archbishop of Colombo, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith recently visited those who were injured following the Easter Sunday terror attack. The Cardinal is seen blessing the patients who are currently receiving treatments at the General Hospital Negombo.

CSO members meet PM

A group of Civil Society Organisation (CSO) members met Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe at Temple Trees today to discuss the crisis the country is facing after the Easter Sunday attacks. Several members of the Buddhist Clergy and officers representing security forces were also present at the meeting. Pix by Nilamasiri Edirisinghe

CMU holds May Day meeting

The Ceylon Mercantile Industrial & General Workers’ Union (CMU) organized a May Day meeting in line with the International Workers’ Day which falls today.

List of suicide bombers

The nine suicide bombers who were involved in the eight terror attacks across the country have been identified.

LSSP celebrates May Day

The Lanka Sama Samaja Party (LSSP) today celebrated the May Day by paying floral tribute at the Dr. N. M. Perera statue at Ayurveda Junction in Rajagiriya this morning. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

National Trade Union Collective celebrates May Day

The National Trade Union Collective celebrates May Day at CSR auditorium in Maradana today. Leaders and members of trade unions were present at the event. Pix By Nisal Baduge

MR at JO May Day celebration

Commemoration of late President R. Premadasa

Former President R. Premadasa’s 26th death anniversary was commemorated in front of the Premadasa statue in Hulftsdorp this morning. President Maithripala Sirisena, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe and Speaker Karu Jayasuriya participated in the commemorative event. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

FSP demand justice

The Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) staged a protest today in front of the Fort Railway station over several demands including the increase of salaries, suppressing of working class and also denouncing extremism. Party members are seen carrying placards and shouting slogans. Pix by Nisal Baduge

JVP May Day meeting

A May Day meeting organized by the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) was held at its headquarters at Pelawatte today under the patronage of JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayaka. All May Day rallies were cancelled following the Easter Sunday terror attacks

Deserted

The Galle Face Green, which is always lively, has become lonely as a result of Easter Sunday attacks on April 21. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

In remembrance of Easter Sunday victims

Religious leaders and people are seen lighting candles in remembrance of the Easter Sunday victims at the Lake House yesterday.

Sunday service at St. Anthony’s Shrine

Scenes from the service conducted at St. Anthony’s Shrine, Kochchikade in remembrance of the the victims of the suicide attack on Easter Sunday and a guided tour for Media personnel by the Security Forces.

Religious event to confer merit on bomb attack victims

A religious event to confer merit on the victims and to wish early recovery for the injured of the Easter Sunday bombings was held yesterday (28) at the Colombo Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple under the guidance of the Chief Incumbent of the temple Ven. Dr. Kirinde Assaji Thera.

Security tightened in Colombo

Security has been tightened in Colombo and catchment areas following the Easter Sunday bomb attack.

Camouflage t-shirts seized

A man was taken into custody along with several camouflage t-shirts and a drone from one of the rooms at Jumma Mosque, Kollupitiya yesterday. Police and army conducted search operations throughout the country yesterday and seized a number of suspicious items and personnel.

Cache of explosives discovered

A stock of more than 150 gelignite sticks, an IS uniform, a large stock of steel pellets, a drone, a suspicious van and a laptop were recovered during a search operation carried out in Sammanthurai on Friday night. Pix by Wasantha Chandrapala

In remembrance of terror attack victims

A special mass organised by the Cant Lankans Association to remember all victims of Easter Sunday terror attacks, was held at St. Teresa’s church in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Tribute for victims of Easter Sunday attacks

Standing in solidarity with the victims of the recent Easter Day attacks which struck Colombo, Dubai’s Burj Khalifa; the tallest and most famous skyscraper in the world, lit up to the colours of Sri Lanka’s flag on Thursday evening.

Safety of all ensured

Armed forces personnel are conducting search operations in Colombo and the suburbs in search of suspicious vehicles and individuals. The police yesterday advised the people not to panic as the security forces are conducting search operations across the country. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

The Injured of terror attack at Zion Church

The injured individuals of the terror attack at Zion Church, Batticaloa are seen taking treatments at the Batticaloa Teaching Hospital

Bodhi Pooja for terror attack victims

A Bodhi Pooja organized by the Shanthi Padanama was held at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara today commemorating those who died in the Easter Sunday terror attacks which took place on Sunday. This was done under the patronage of Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara Chief Incumbent Ven. Prof. Kollupitiye Mahinda Sangharakkhitha Maha Thera.

Special operations around Batticaloa

Security forces are engaged in special operations around the Batticaloa area following the terror attack at Zion Church, Batticaloa.

Discharged...

Former General Secretary of UNP, Tissa Attanayake, was discharged from the case filed against him for allegedly preparing forged documents, by Colombo High Court Judge Vikum Kaluarachchi today. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

May they see the Face of God

Family members of the deceased of Easter Sunday’s bomb attack on St. Sebastian’s Church at Katuwapitya in Negombo, seen offering prayers during the funeral mass held today.

Security forces on alert

Security forces including police are seen engaged in search operations on roads due to the uncertainties erupted following terror attacks.

SOCO on duty…

Police Scene Of Crime Officers (SOCO) are seen engaged in investigations at the St Sebastian Church in Katana where a blast occurred on the Easter Sunday. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana