Hindus turned out in numbers this morning in Pettah to purchase goods in anticipation of tomorrow’s Thai Pongal festival celebration. Pix by Nisal Baduge

The newly appointed Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha visited the Gangaramaya Temple this morning and enaged in religious observance and invoked blessings. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Sanghika Dana was organized to invoke blessings for the war heroes and artists who have passed away. President Dr. Kushan Jayaminda Silva, Gampaha District Coordinating Officer Hasitha Kosala, and various members actively participated in this event.

The Sri Lanka Army have deployed their troops at the government hospitals affected by the islandwide strike of minor staff trade unions in the health sector, to ensure the smooth run of the essential health services in the country.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe met Princess Anne at the President’s House last evening. Former President Chandrika Kumaratunga was among the invitees at the meeting.

The Free Palestine Movement of Sri Lanka staged a peaceful protest at the Independece Square today against attacks on Palestine. A group of people including former President Maithripala Sirisena, former Minister Ravi Karunanayake and Faizer Mustapha

Her Royal Highness, Princess Anne, the Princess Royal of the United Kingdom, arrived in Sri Lanka aboard a SriLankan Airlines flight for a two-day official visit, commemorating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and the UK

The Governor of Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Nandalal Weerasinghe launched the Annual Policy statement in Colombo on January 10, 2024. The governor said ‘good faith negotiations’ are in progress with commercial creditors to reach an in-princi

A pro-Palestine protest was held at the Independence Square with the participation of Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and Ambassador of Palestine Zuhair M.H. Zaid and several opposition MPs. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Police checking vehicles at Bandaranayakepura and Obeysekarapura in Rajagiriya as part of operation ’Yukthiya’, an islandwide crackdown on organized crime and major drug trafficking rings. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

A group staged a peaceful protest in front of the Ministry of Health demanding the arrest of former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

The ’New Wings’ organization held a protest in front of the Fort railway stations in Colombo today against the recent increase in the Value-Added Tax (VAT) to 18 percent with the intention of increasing state revenue to more than Rs. 4 trillion b

The ’Free Palestinian Movement of Sri Lanka’ held a silent protest today in front of the South Africa High Commission in Colombo and said the movement will offer its fullest support to the case filed by South Africa against the massacres of Pales

The 125th birthday commemoration of the founder of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) and former Prime Minister, late S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike was held at Galle Face. The Bandaranaike family members and senior SLFP officials participated in the event. P

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today filed a Fundamental Rights petition before the Supreme Court seeking an order directing the authorities to reduce the electricity costs and tariffs. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Family members, media personnel, and politicians paid floral tributes to the late Sunday Leader Editor Lasantha Wickramatunga at his grave at thr Borella Kanaththa on his 15th death anniversary today. Lasantha was killed on January 9, 2010. Pix by Pr

The Department of Census and Statistics has launched its latest Population and Housing Census, an important activity that takes place every 10 years. Colombo District Secretary K.G. Wijesiri and Kolonnawa Divisional Secretary Priyanath Perera visitin

The Health Ministry today kicked off the Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Supplementary Immunization Activity across all immunization clinic centres in nine high-risk health districts. Pictures show the vaccination drive held in Colombo. Pix by Pradeep Pa

FACETS Sri Lanka International Gem and Jewellery Show 2024 was launched at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel in Colombo, today. It showcases products from several countries, including Sri Lanka. The show comes to a close on Sunday, January 6, 2024. Pix by Pra

Kilmisha Uthayaseelan, winner of the Zee Tamil’s ’’Sa Re Ga Ma Pa’’ Little Champs Season 3 - 2023 reality competition in Tamil Nadu, India, had the opportunity to meet President Ranil Wickremesinghe alongside her family members. Hailing fro

Under the ’Yukthiya’ operation, police launched an emergency search operation in front of the Nittambuwa police station by stopping all long-distance public transport buses. The search operation is being conducted using police sniffer dogs. All l

A road was named today by the name of ’Banagala Upatissa Mawatha’ in view of the commemoration of Ven. Banagala Upatissa Thero. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has taken steps to start fogging vulnerable areas in the Colombo municipality as a precautionary measure to control mosquitoes. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

A large number of tourists visiting Ella expressed satisfaction with the services offered by the authorities. Most tourists used the train service to travel to Ella for sightseeing.

The world’s largest cruise ship has made its way to Puerto Rico as it prepares to accept its first paying passengers.

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) Workers’ Union today staged a protest in front of the CEB headquarters, demanding the government to reduce the electricity tariff and solve the issues faced by CEB employees. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Dry rations were distributed among low-income earners residing in the Maradana area under the patronage of former UNP Colombo Municipal Councillor Kithsiri Rajapaksa at the Sri Dharmaloka Daya Temple. The initiative was implemented under the instruct

A pirith chanting was held for the first time in the history of Sri Lanka at a depth of 416 metres at the Bogala Graphite Mine to invoke blessings.

Rohingya refugees held a peaceful protest outside the UNHCR, seeking solutions and a permanent settlement. They claimed that due to the closure of the UNHCR office, the Rohingya refugees living in Sri Lanka are unable to get permanent residence in ot

Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and his family visited the Gangaramaya Temple and obtained blessings for the New Year from Venerable Dr. Kirinide Assaji Thera. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana