The Sri Lanka Optometric Association’s (SLOA) Annual Scientific Sessions and Trade Exhibition was held today at the Monarch Imperial in Sri Jayawardenepura, with the theme ’’STAY FOCUSED.

The Sri Lanka team conducted a training session last afternoon at the Pune cricket stadium ahead of their World Cup group game against Afghanistan on Monday. Pix by Champika Fernando

Devotees at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo are seen taking part in religious observances on Vap Full Moon Poya day which falls today. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

A group of medical students was fired tear gas and water cannons near the Nelum Pokuna in Colombo by the police yesterday. They were protesting against the government’s alleged move to destroy free education with the support of several private univ

The three-day Sri Lanka Print Exhibition and Trade Fair 2023 organised by the Sri Lanka Association of Printers (SLAP) jointly with the Sri Lanka Institute of Packaging kicked off at the BMICH.

Transport and Highways Minister Bandula Gunawardana claimed that there are 30 dilapidated bridges available around the country, and the Road Development Authority has estimated that more than Rs. 2,000 million is needed to complete the repairs. Accor

‘Youth for Change’ staged a demonstration in Colombo today (26) calling for an end to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

A protest organised by the ’Colombo Action Committee’ was held today opposite the Fort Railway Station calling for an end to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

The Korean ship ’Kwanggaeto the Great’ arrived at the Colombo Port today. Ministers Nimal Siripala de Silva, State Minister Tharaka Balasuriya, Chief of Defence Staff General Shavendra Silva, Navy Commander Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, Ambassad

A media conference was held at the Sri Lanka Customs headquarters today to brief on the progress achieved by the Sri Lanka Customs. It was chaired by Customs spokesman Sivali Arukgoda. Customs Directors Ranjith Kumarasinghe and Nimal Samarathunga wer

The Port Trade Union’s Collective (PTUC) staged a protest in front of the Khan Clock Tower in Colombo during their lunch break, demanding the government to increase their salaries due to high living costs. They requested a 36-percent salary increme

The All Ceylon Ayurveda Health Services Union (ACAWU) staged a protest in Colombo today over several demands. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) welcomed the first charter flight of a series of charter flight operations of Lot Polish Airlines today operating from the Czech Republic, with 252 international tourists arriving in Sri Lanka. Pictures courte

The Sri Lanka Air Force conducted its Annual Religious Ceremony and Almsgiving at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth, with Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, the Commander of the Air Force, in attendance. This event was organized to seek blessings for the comm

An SUV flipped on its side at Horton Place this afternoon. Several traffic police personnel gathered beside the road.

An event was held to brief the media on the ’Jaffna International Trade Fair 2024’, a transformative annual event that will take place from January 19th to 21st, 2024, under the theme ’’Your Gateway to the North, on Tuesday in Colombo. The ev

Police fired tear gas and used water cannons at the teachers’ and principals’ union members who staged a protest near Palam Thuna Junction in Pelawatta today. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

An exhibition of paintings was held and new library opened at 181/B, Grama Niladari Piyasa, Thalwatte, Ragama to mark World’s Children’s Day. Several performances were held with the participation of children from the ’Susirith Lama Samajaya’.

A charming six-bedroom manor believed to have been a refuge for King Charles II during his escape from the Civil War has hit the market for £3.25million.

Palestine Ambassador to Sri Lanka Dr. Zuhair M.H. Zaid is seen in tears while discussing the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the civilian deaths by Israeli forces. The Ambassador met religious leaders at the Embassy today who had called on him to offer

The Joint Committee of Government Executive Officers’ today staged a protest march from Independence Square to the Public Administration Ministry, demanding the government grant promotions to all parallel executive services and provide sufficient s

Due to increased electricity bills, fuel prices and the difficulties of bearing the burden of living, the Alliance of Railway Trade Unions today held a protest in front of the railway headquarters, demanding a minimum allowance of Rs. 20,000. Pix by

The Navaratri festival was celebrated at the Mayurapathi Sri Badrakali Temple Wellawatte yesterday with a colourful ceremony. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

The United National Party (UNP) held its convention at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe. The convention also saw the participation of UNP leaders, members and supporters. Pix by Pradeep D

The annual wildlife photography and the wildlife art exhibition organised by the Young Zoologists’ Association of Sri Lanka was launched at the National Museum and will be open for public from 9am to 6pm on Saturday (21) and Sunday (22). Pix by Kit

UNP seniors including General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara, Chairman Vajira Abeywardena and Chief Executive Officer Shamal Senarath discuss something while preparations are underway in the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium for the party’s convention wh

The National Engineering and Technology Exhibition ’’techno-2023’’ was launched today at BMICH, Colombo under the patronage of Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena. The Exhibition will be open from 9 am to 9 pm until October 22nd. Pix by Kithsir

Sri Lanka Youth Captain and member of the Sri Lanka Emerging Squad Shevon Daniel of St. Joseph’s College, Colombo won the Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year for 2023 at the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association Under-19 Schools Cricket Awards held at

In the wake of SLC confirming that Angelo Mathews will join the Sri Lanka squad in India, Dasun Shanaka who was ruled out from the team over an injury was seen in a practice session at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow ahead of the game against the Nether