The new “Fashion Café” duty-free shop operated by Flemingo Duty Free was opened at Bandaranaike International Airport yesterday.

A leading group of Travel Agents from Germany arrived in Sri Lanka on Wednesday (15) on a tour organised by House of Travel Pvt. Ltd. (HOT) in association with PATA German sector.

A silent protest was held in front of the United Nations head office in Colombo over the killing of children due to continuous attacks. The protest was held to condemn the child killings in the Gaza Strip. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

The 34th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child was held at the UNICEF office in Colombo under the patronage of the UNICEF representative to Sri Lanka, Christian Skoog. The Convention was adopted by the UN General Assembly on Nov

The National People’s Power (NPP) conducted a protest march and rally in Nugegoda with the theme “Let’s drive away crazy, corrupt regime that sells country & oppresses masses!” The event aimed to express opposition to what the organisers clai

Pat Cummins and Co are champions again in 2023. (Pix: ICC)

While participating in the ceremony to name the ancient Kachchiwatta Mosque at Magalla, Galle as a place of archaeological value today, Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara emphasized that the time has come to ditch all forms

With the increased prices of goods compared to last month, many people suffering from poverty are seen coming to the Delkanda Sunday Market to buy their essentials to prepare their food for living. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

A Parishkara Puja was held for the 18th time, to invoke blessings for devotees, under the patronage of the Vice Chancellor of the Nagahananda International Buddhist University, Ven Dr. Bodagama Chandima Thero, at Nagahananda International Buddhist Un

The D.A. Rajapaksa Commemorative Oration for 2023 took place at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute in Colombo. Professor Dananjaya Gamlath from Kelaniya University delivered the oration. Attendees included former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, former S

The International Motor and Motor Accessories Exhibition ’Motor Show 2023’ was launched today at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conferenance Hall (BMICH) marking its 16th consecutive year. The exhibition will be held till Sunday (19) fro

The up-country railway services were disrupted due to a rock falling on the track between the Haputale and Diyatalawa railway stations this morning. The Railways Department said the rocks fell on the engine of the Badulla-bound train from Colombo. Pi

People walking and buying their needs at the X-mas market in Leicester Square, London in preparation for the upcoming Christmas season. The streets of the town are decorated with colourful Christmas decorations. Picture courtesy Raveen Mohottala from

“We are who we are’’ (Apita Inne api), a reconciliation drive was launched under the patronage of Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara at the Ministry Auditorium in Narahenpita today (November 16). Pix by Pradeep Pathir

The Sri Lanka Army and Lakdana Media Network organized a distribution of books and school equipment, school uniforms, and bank accounts to Namaloya Virumuthu Nursery School and Kahatagasyaya College in Ampara recently. It was presided over by Major G

Former Sri Lankan cricketer Aravinda de Silva, former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag and former Indian women’s cricketer Diana Edulji inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame on Monday. The trio’s outstanding contributions to the sport will b

A special eye clinic was held at the National Eye Hospital auditorium for all religious leaders today. The clinic began at 8 a.m. and will continue till 1 p.m. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel.

Several civil society organizations staged a protest in front of the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) this afternoon, demanding the government to make higher-ranking officials pay their taxes. The protesters claimed that the IRD is suffering losses du

The annual free eye check-up camp of the Sri Lanka Optometrists’ Association is being held today (14) at the Colombo Public Library in view of World Diabetes Day. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

The Il Maha Viru Samaruma, the ‘Commemoration of November Heroes’ in remembrance of those who laid down their lives, including the founder of the party Comrade Rohana Wijeweera, was celebrated by the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) in Colombo tod

The State and Provincial Public Service Trade Union Collective staged a protest today at the Polduwa junction, demanding the government to provide them with a Rs. 20,000 allowance or salary increment. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

A post-World Cup media briefing, attended by members of Sri Lanka Cricket, was held by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) in the wake of the suspension imposed on SLC by the ICC.

Hindu devotees flocked to the Sri Ponnambalavaneswaram Hindu Temple in Kochchikade, engaging in fervent religious observances to celebrate Deepavali today. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

The book ’Hela Sinamawe Romio’, describing the life story of Douglas Ranasinghe, who was an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television, was launched at the BMICH. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Observance of Armed Forces Remembrance Day 2023, a significant event hosted annually by the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association in collaboration with the Armed Services to pay tribute to the valiant soldiers who bravely sacrificed their lives for

Rs. 20,000 allowance fromSeveral state employees’ trade unions staged a protest in front of the Fort Railway station, demanding a Rs. 20,000 salary increase with immediate effect as the cost of living is high. Pix. by Waruna Wanniarachchi

A group of doctors representing the GMOA staged a demonstration in front of the Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) and the National Hospital, Colombo (NHC) today, demanding solutions for the issues in the health sector. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana and Nimalsi

’My Wedding’, Sri Lanka’s most prestigious bridal exhibition, kicked off today at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH). The exhibition will be held until Sunday (13). It covers all areas of the bridal industry, provid

Students from the Sabaragamuwa University staged a protest in Colombo today urging authorities to immediately resolve issues regarding their hostels. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Police and army personnel were deployed to beef up security and to prevent any protests planned to be staged in front of the cricket board head office in Colombo today. The debate on the joint resolution presented by the Opposition Leader regarding t