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Sun, 19 May 2024 Today's Paper
09 Feb 2024 - 3 - 507
The EDEX Expo 2024, Sri Lanka’s most prestigious Educational Exhibition and Job Fair was ceremonially open at the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre (SLECC), today. The Job Fair will be held till Sunday (11) from 9.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
08 Feb 2024 - 17 - 2870
An event was held to recognize the wards and units of the Colombo South Teaching Hospital for outstanding patient care under the Productivity, Quality, and Patient Safety Competition. Dr. Palitha Mahipala, Secretary of the Ministry of Health, and Dr. Asela Gunawardena, Director-General of Health Services graced the event. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
08 Feb 2024 - 5 - 1709
The 14th Footwear and Leather Fair 2024 started at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) today. The exhibition will be held until Sunday (11).
08 Feb 2024 - 2 - 1024
The Sapporo Snow Festival - an annual celebration now in its 74th year - is in full swing.
07 Feb 2024 - 15 - 2353
President Ranil Wickremesinghe arriving at the Parliament Complex for the ceremonial opening of the Fifth Session of the Ninth Parliament today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
07 Feb 2024 - 0 - 1783
The 25 images in the running for this year’s People’s Choice Award received a record number of votes, with over 75,000 wildlife photography and nature fans from around the world casting their ballots to name Nima this year’s winner. (Daily Mail)
06 Feb 2024 - 1 - 1844
These are some of the scenes captured by stunning winning and shortlisted National and Regional entries in the Sony World Photography Awards 2024.
06 Feb 2024 - 4 - 2496
The 10th contingent of the Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps (SLAMC) departed Sri Lanka early this morning (06 February), to assume duties at the Level-2 SRIMED Hospital in the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
05 Feb 2024 - 22 - 3135
A tourist couple carrying a Sri Lankan national flag at the Independence Square on Independence Day. Pix by Nisal Baduge
05 Feb 2024 - 0 - 106
Several members of the Health Trade Union Alliance (HTUA) staged a protest in front of the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children (LRH) today, demanding the government to grant them the allowance that is reserved for other government staffers and provide immediate solutions to their salary anomalies. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
05 Feb 2024 - 0 - 355
A Bodhi puja pinkama was held recently in view of the 67th anniversary of Dr. Ven. Bodagama Chandima Thera, the founder of the Nagananda International Buddhist College and the Vice Chancellor of the Thai Chief Sangha. In line with the Bodhi puja pinkama, a tree-planting ceremony was held and school accessories were handed over to low-income families while meditation programme too was held.
05 Feb 2024 - 0 - 145
A symbolic demonstration was held today in front of the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in Colombo to mark the Kashmir Solidarity Day, in which former city councillors of Colombo participated.
05 Feb 2024 - 7 - 1204
A Muslim religious ceremony to mark the 76th Independence Day was held yesterday at the Al Jami Ul Alfar Masjid (Red Mosque) in Colombo under the patronage of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabri. Pix by Jayamal Chandrasiri
04 Feb 2024 - 8 - 1244
Former Minister Mervyn Silva and a group entered the Borella cemetery and held a protest against the Online Safety Act.
04 Feb 2024 - 23 - 2093
The official ceremony to mark the 76th Independence Day of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka got off the ground at the Galle Face Green this morning Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin as the guest of honour. The event saw the participation of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, visiting foreign dignitaries, diplomats, military personnel, religious leaders.
04 Feb 2024 - 1 - 300
On the occasion of the 76th Independence Day, an open visit to the inmates will be conducted in all prisons on the island today, following the prison rules and health and safety procedures. Pix by Nisal Baduge
04 Feb 2024 - 0 - 159
A total of 754 prisoners, including 25 female inmates, were released from prisons island-wide today under a Presidential amnesty to commemorate the 76th Independence Day. The release was executed in accordance with the powers vested in the President under Article 34 of the Constitution. Pix by Nisal Baduge
04 Feb 2024 - 1 - 455
Late Prime Minister D.S. Senanayake was honored with floral tributes at his statue in Independence Square, Colombo today to mark the 76th Independence Day. Minister Susil Premjayantha, Former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya, Senior Advisor to President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Climate Change Ruwan Wijewardene, Colombo Municipal Commissioner Bhadrani Jayawardena, and Former Minister Hemakumara Nanayakkara paid their respects at the late Premier’s statue.
03 Feb 2024 - 11 - 2374
Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) yesterday over the importation of substandard Immunoglobulin injections, has been remanded until February 15. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
03 Feb 2024 - 0 - 285
Prime Minister of Thailand Srettha Thavisin arrived in the island this afternoon, accompanied by a delegation. He is to participate in Sri Lanka’s 76th Independence Day ceremony tomorrow (04) as the guest of honour. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
02 Feb 2024 - 29 - 6207
President Ranil Wickremesinghe and former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, once political adversaries, share a moment at the inauguration of the Matara Festival of the Arts (MFA) today (02). This groundbreaking event showcases contemporary art and music from Sri Lanka and beyond, taking place at the historic Matara Fort till February 4.
02 Feb 2024 - 16 - 1280
Sri Lankan military personnel take part in the fourth day of rehearsals for the Independence Day parade in Colombo. Sri Lanka will celebrate its 76th Independence Day on February 4. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
01 Feb 2024 - 6 - 3648
Pakistan Lifestyle Exhibition is being held at BMICH until February 5. The Exhibition features leading Pakistani companies and manufacturers of Textile and Clothing, Designer wear, Handicraft and Traditional Textiles, Cutlery, Furniture, Carpets, Marble and Services. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
01 Feb 2024 - 2 - 386
The Afghanistan cricket team was spotted practicing at the SSC ground in Colombo ahead of the Test match scheduled to commence tomorrow. Both the Sri Lankan and Afghan captains participated in the pre-match press conference at the SSC. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi
01 Feb 2024 - 3 - 133
SJB MP Tissa Attanayake, who was the founder of the concept ’’Sadaham Yathra’’, was conferred with the honourary title ’’Deshakeerthi Sri Shasanabhimani’’ by the Mahanayake Thera of the Sri Lanka Ramanna Maha Nikaya Most Venerable Makulewe Wimalaabhidana Thera for his contribution to make religious harmony a reality by unifying the Hindu, Islam and Catholic religious institutions. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
01 Feb 2024 - 0 - 314
At least 72 trade unions within the health sector engaged in their planned island-wide strike today, demanding a solution to a long-standing dispute over the Disturbance, Availability and Transport (DAT) allowance. The trade union action commenced at 6:30 a.m. today. However, tri-forces personnel have been mobilized to support hospital operations amid the island-wide strike. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
31 Jan 2024 - 30 - 2545
President Ranil Wickremesinghe visited Kelaniya University to declare open the new building on the premises of the Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies at the university this morning. The students of Kelaniya University staged a protest blocking the Colombo-Kandy Road against the president’s visit to the university. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
30 Jan 2024 - 17 - 4476
Chief of Defence Staff General Shavendra Silva visited the National Hospital and the Army Hospital to assess the condition of the paratroopers who were injured when their parachutes failed to open properly during the Independence Day rehearsals held at Galle Face Green this morning.
30 Jan 2024 - 10 - 975
Police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse Samagi Jana Bala Wegaya (SJB) protestors near the public library in Colombo. Pix by Pradeep Dilruskshana
30 Jan 2024 - 3 - 420
All health workers, including nurses and Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) attached to the government service, held a protest march from the National Hospital Colombo to the Health Ministry, demanding that the government fulfill economic justice and provide accommodation to all health workers. Pix by Nisal Baduge
18 May 2024