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29 Mar 2024 - 0 - 825
Future Harvest - EXPO 2024 exhibition was hosted at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) today. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
29 Mar 2024 - 0 - 187
The Wellapalliya parish of Elakanda Watthala Christians are seen carrying the cross in their traditional way to mark the Good Friday in which Christians commemorate the death of Jesus Christ who was crucified at Calvary 2024 years ago. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
28 Mar 2024 - 10 - 3488
Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galaboda Atte Gnanasara Thera was today sentenced to four-year-rigorous imprisonment for making a hate speech against the Islamic religion on Kuragala Temple. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
28 Mar 2024 - 0 - 550
The Ramadan and Sinhala New Year Festival was launched today at the Sri Lanka Exhibition & Convention Centre (SLECC), Colombo. It will be held till April 11 from 11 a.m to 11 p.m. The event features a wide range of products, including textiles, footwear, gifts and sweets, at affordable prices. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel
28 Mar 2024 - 7 - 1630
Demonstrating a gesture of solidarity and inclusiveness, Sri Lankan High Commissioner to Kenya, Kana Kananathan, hosted an Iftar ceremony followed by a lavish dinner for the Sri Lankan Muslim community residing in Kenya. This auspicious event was held yesterday evening.
27 Mar 2024 - 1 - 1533
The Special Boat Squadron (SBS) held an insignia awarding and passing out ceremony today to mark the termination of SBS training which was successfully completed by 21 sailors. At the invitation of the Commanding Officer SBS, Commander Dharmasiri Herath, the Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Suresh De Silva, graced the event which was held in a dignified sequence at the SBS Headquarters in the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee.
27 Mar 2024 - 1 - 664
The Azath Salley Foundation today donated 1,000 bags of dry rations to Muslims in Sri Lanka. These bags were given to Muslims who are engaged in the Ramadan fasting. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.
27 Mar 2024 - 0 - 189
Tarushi Abhishekah and Himansi Dulanjana Pradipani, students who broke the previous records in the 800m and 1,500m events in the under-16 athletics category, met Education Minister Susil Premajayantha today.
26 Mar 2024 - 4 - 2179
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has initiated a collaborative effort with the Arthur C Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies (ACCIMT) to acquire technical consultancy and cooperation, training, data sharing, joint Research & Development (R&D) collaboration and resource sharing.
26 Mar 2024 - 3 - 533
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa visited the Russian Embassy in Colombo today to express his condolences following the recent terrorist attack in Moscow. In a solemn gesture of solidarity and sympathy, he signed the condolence book to convey his deepest condolences to the government and people of Russia.
25 Mar 2024 - 31 - 2904
The official event to mark the beginning of the 2024 school meal programme was held today (25) at the Sujatha Girls’ College in Narahenpita under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe and with the participation of Education Minister Susil Premajayantha.
25 Mar 2024 - 0 - 88
The Joint Trade Union Federation today staged a protest in front of the Fort Railway station calling the authorities to release everyone who were arrested during a previous protest on March 20. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
25 Mar 2024 - 5 - 812
A protest was held by the Joint Committee of Government Executive Officers in front of the Finance Ministry, demanding the immediate approval of the Cabinet Paper related to the promotion of departmentalized Executive Officers. Pix by Nisal Baduge
24 Mar 2024 - 6 - 2098
Amidst the bustling tourist scene in Sri Lanka, a heartwarming sight unfolds at the Gangaramaya Temple as a tourist feeds an elephant. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
24 Mar 2024 - 0 - 25
A religious ceremony was conducted at Gangaramaya Temple in Hunupitiya to commemorate President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s birthday. Senior members of the UNP took part in the religious observances. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
24 Mar 2024 - 0 - 377
The ‘Women Plus Bazaar 2024’ exhibition organized with the aim of empowering Sri Lankan women at Beira Lake Atrium and L2 Atrium in ONE GALLEFACE has become a center of attraction these days. The event is jointly organized by the Embassy of Egypt in Colombo and One Galle Face. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel
24 Mar 2024 - 1 - 338
Devotees are seen engaged in religious activities at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya to mark the Medin Poya Day, this morning. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel
22 Mar 2024 - 1 - 1049
An exhibition of vintage stamps organized by Sri Lanka Independent Philatelic Association was launched today (22) at the Public Library in Colombo. Several rare stamps and other vintage coins are exhibited and sold at this exhibition, which will be held till Saturday (23). Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
22 Mar 2024 - 2 - 397
A ceremony was held at Independence Square to mark the 72nd death anniversary of Sri Lanka’s first Prime Minister, the late D. S. Senanayake, today. UNP Deputy Leader and Presidential Advisor Ruwan Wijewardene, Former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya, Venerable Dr. Bandarawela Wimaladharma Thera, university dons, and school children participated in the ceremony. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
22 Mar 2024 - 1 - 720
Kedella Construction Expo, the premier build and architecture tradeshow 2024, was launched at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) while making a dream home a reality. During the exhibition, people can buy tiles, solar systems, construction equipment, electrical products and furniture at great discounts. The exhibition will be held till Sunday 24, between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
22 Mar 2024 - 0 - 171
People in urban areas of Colombo engage in their work during daytime despite the hot weather. Some labourers at their workplace in Colombo today during the hot weather conditions. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
22 Mar 2024 - 0 - 182
Five persons from the People’s Struggle Movement staged a protest in front of the Central Bank today demanding an increase in public and private sector salaries compared to the Central Bank salary increase. A large number of security personnel were deployed in the area, though only five persons participated in the protest. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.
21 Mar 2024 - 7 - 996
A group of women staged a silent protest outside the Health Ministry today advocating swift justice and protection for children and women. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
20 Mar 2024 - 14 - 1953
President Ranil Wickremesinghe payed floral tribute to late Minister Gamini Dissanayake on his 82nd birth anniversary today. The sons of late Minister MP Mayantha Dissanayake and former Minister Navin Dissanayake were also present. Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshana
20 Mar 2024 - 3 - 698
The Medical Faculty Students’ Union (MFSU) staged a protest in front of the Health Ministry today demanding that responsible authorities withdraw the decision to sell the Homagama Hospital, which is attached to the Medical Faculty of the Sri Jayewardenepura University, to the NSBM Green University. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi
20 Mar 2024 - 0 - 218
A new alliance titled Humane Peoples’ Alliance under the leadership of former Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) General Secretary MP Dayasiri Jayasekara was launched today at the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute (LKI). Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi.
20 Mar 2024 - 0 - 91
Containers were queued at the Colombo Port due to the trade union action by the Customs Officers’ Union which hampered the clearing of containers. Pix by Nisal Baduge
20 Mar 2024 - 7 - 1466
A street drama titled ’’Sura Baba Komasaris’’ took place in front of the Excise Department. It depicted public sentiments and called on the authorities to refrain from collecting Rs. 6780 million in taxes. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
19 Mar 2024 - 2 - 613
Our sister papers Daily Lankadeepa and the Sunday Lankadeepa won the ’Most Popular Newspaper’ award for the 18th consecutive year at the ‘SLIM- KANTAR Peoples Award 2024’ being held at the Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte.
19 Mar 2024 - 10 - 1654
A special operation under the ’Yukthiya’ initiative was launched today and Inspector General of Police Deshabandu Tennakoon, STF Commandant Senior DIG Warun Jayasundara and several other senior police officers attended the official team send-off held at the Bambalapitiya Police Field Force Headquarters. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
04 May 2024