Today is World Health Day: Health for all

An event organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) Sri Lanka to celebrates the World Health Day was held at the Independence Arcade today with the participation of State Minister of Health Faizal Cassim, Dr Harsha de Silva and SLMA President Dr Anula Wijesundere. Panel discussions, health exhibitions were arranged on World Health Day which was held with titled Health for All: Everyone, Everywhere. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Shavendra Silva new colonel of Commando Regiment

Major General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army assumed duties as Colonel of the Regiment, Commando Regiment (CR) at Ganemulla CR Headquarters.

Saree shade for students

In a classic symbolic gesture, depicting the role of a teacher who makes sacrifices for the well-being of students, these girls of Reggie Ranatunga College, Minuwangoda are seen taking shelter from the scorching sun by standing under the loose end of their teacher’s saree. This was captured during the new year celebrations held at the school premises yesterday, amidst Met Department warnings of excessive heat conditions prevailing these days.

’Ransalu’ Textile Exhibition

‘Ransalu’, the National Handloom Textile Exhibition was launched at the BMICH yesterday. The exhibition would be held till tomorrow (7).

VET Expo at BMICH

VET Expo, the veterinary exhibition organised by the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association (SLVA), was launched under the patronage of Agriculture, Rural Economic Affairs, Livestock Development, Irrigation and Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development Minister P. Harrison at the BMICH today. The exhibition will be held until tomorrow (7).

Rayan behind bars

Actor Rayan Van Rooyan who was deported from Dubai on Wednesday, was remanded till April 11 by the Matara Magistrate Isura Nettikumara.

Grama Sevaka protest

The parliament entry road has been obstructed due to a protest carried out by the Grama Sevaka officers based on several demands. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Faculty of Graduate Studies Building declared open by PM

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe declared open the building of the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Colombo today. Cabinet ministers Rauff Hakeem, Akila Viraj Kariyawasam and the Vice-Chancellor of Colombo University Senior Professor Lakshman Dissanayake also participated in the event.

Govt. Executive Officers in protest

Joint Committee of Government Executive Officers today carried out a protest march towards the Presidential Secretariat urging the authorities to resolve their trade union issues.

Collective pledge to make SL a drugs free country

The nation took a collective pledge to make Sri Lanka a drugs free country at a solemn ceremony held at the Independent Square led by President Maithripala Sirisena this morning. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

PM attends opening ceremony and prize giving

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe declared open a renovated administrative building and main hall at St Paul’s Milagiriya and later participated at the school’s prize giving. Cabinet ministers Akila Viraj Kariyawasam, Ravi Karunanayake and school principal Sumedha Jayaweera also participated in the event. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Bak Maha Divuruma

The national pledge to eradicate drug menace, ’Bak Maha Divuruma’ was held at the Independence Square in Colombo under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe this morning

New urban park in Homagama

The newly constructed urban park in Homagama was declared open by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on April 2, 2019. Minister of Megapols and Western Region Development Patali Champika Ranawaka also participated in it. It is a project of Urban Development Authority. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

President graces IICE

The Invention and Innovation Competition and Exhibition (IICE) organized jointly by the Innovation, Invention and Venture Creation Council (IIVCC) and the University of Sri Jayewardenepura began under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena at the BMICH yesterday (2).

Silver bell of Sinhala cinema will not ring again

The final rites of Veteran Singer Anjaleen Gunathilaka were held today at the Borella General Cemetery amidst sorrowful tears of artistes and her loved ones.

UK Royal Navy ship in Colombo

The United Kingdom Royal Navy ship, HMS Montrose arrived at the Colombo harbour today on her way to Bahrain via a couple of brief stops in the India-Asia region

Destruction of cocaine commenced

A cocaine haul of 769 kgs was set to be destroyed at D.N.S Warehouse, Kelaniya in the presence of President Maithripala Sirisena today. Pix by Lahiru Harshana

Against Counter Terrorism Bill

National Trade Union Center launched a protest march by bicycle around the Colombo city today urging the government to rescind the Counter Terrorism Bill.

Sajith conferred with the title ’Sasana Deepana Abhimani’

Mahanayake of Malwatte Chapter Most Ven. Tibbatuvawe Sithdartha Sri Sumangala Thera conferred on Housing, Construction and Cultural Affairs Minister Sajith Premadasa the title ‘Sasana Deepana Abhimani’. President Maithripala Sirisena, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and a host of other ministers also participated in the event. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Volkswagen Beetle on parade

The Volkswagen Beetle Owners’ Club held their 20th Annual World Volkswagen parade today. The parade was started at the Colombo Hilton Hotel and ended at Wadduwa.

Yowun Puraya

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe visited the ’Yowun Puraya’ youth camp at Weerawila, Hambantota. The Prime Minister visited all the camps set up representing the districts of the country and met with the youths who warmly welcomed the Premier. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

PM visits Hambanthota port

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe visited LPG gas terminal belongs to Laugfs Gas company in Hambantota yesterday and had discussions with the officials of the company. Minister of Ports Sagala Ratnayake was also present.

VYAWASAYA – 2019

VYAWASAYA – 2019 was launched at the BMICH yesterday under the patronage Ports & Shipping and Southern Development Minister Sagala Ratnayaka. The exhibition comprises of food items, textiles, furniture and home accessories etc.

Karu at Siri Vajirarama Dhamma School

An exhibition was held at the Siri Vajirarama Dhamma School, Bambalapitiya today in line with its 100th anniversary under the patronage of Speaker Karu Jayasuriya.

Australia, SL exchange skills on HADR program

Sri Lankan and Australian disaster management experts exchanged experiences on Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR) this week. The four-day program, attended by civilian and military representatives from both countries, included representatives from Sri Lankan NGOs and UN organisations who partner with the Sri Lankan and Australian Governments on HADR in Sri Lanka. (The Australian High Commission)

New Pali and Buddhist Studies Postgraduate Institute to Kelaniya Uni.

President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday laid the foundation stone for new premises of the Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies of the Kelaniya University. Director of the Institute Venerable Professor Kotapitiye Rahula Thera, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and Higher Education Minister Rauff Hakeem, all graced this event held at Manelgama, Kelaniya.

Murali goes on ’killing’ spree

In a picture posted on Twitter by Sun Risers Hyderabad (SRH) player Shreevats Goswami, Muralitharan can be seen taking down an unusual victim. The 46-year-old literally attacked a ’dosa’ during a breakfast with his Indian Premier League franchise. ’’Breakfast view cannot get better this morning murali sir killing the dosa and how,’’ Goswami captioned the photo.

Kodagoda, Appeal Court President

President’s Counsel Yasantha Kodagoda was sworn in as the President of the Court of Appeal before President Maithripala Sirisena at the Presidential Secretariat this morning.

‘Aya Nodutu Aya’

Latiff receives 5th-degree black belt Taekwondo from Korea

STF Commandant Senior DIG M.R Latiff receives the 5th-degree black belt in Taekwondo, an honorary title from the Kukkiwon, the World Taekwondo Headquarters in South Korea.