The Medical Camp organized for the third time by the past pupils’ association of Musaeus College, Colombo 7 was held today at the college premises. Several medical tests were conducted and a team of about 60 doctors including specialists participat

The Bride and Groom Wedding Fair 2023 kicked off on Friday at the BMICH in Colombo. Running until Sunday, this extraordinary event promises to be a haven for soon-to-be-weds, offering a wide array of wedding services and beautification workshops. Fro

CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards organized by the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka was held at the Taj Samudra, Colombo today (06) for the ninth consecutive year under the distinguished patronage of Internationa

An exhibition of vintage stamps organized by Stamps.lk was launched today (06) at the Public Library in Colombo. Several rare stamps including Sri Lanka’s first stamp and other vintage coins are also exhibited and sold at this exhibition, which wil

The State Children’s Art Festival, an occasion where little painters throughout the island are given due accolade for their creative works was held at the National Youth Services Council, Maharagama under the aegis of Cultural Affairs Minister Vidu

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa visited the Mayurapathy Sri Bathrakali Amman Kovil Colombo 6 today for religious observances. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

At least five persons were killed and four others injured after a tree collapsed on a bus travelling from Colombo to Mathugama this morning.

A group of lawyers staged a protest in Colombo today urging the authorities to withdraw the anti-terrorism bill and uphold democracy. Pix by Samantha Perera

Many commuters who rely on trains as their primary mode of transport found themselves stranded at railway stations in Colombo’s capital and the suburbs due to an abrupt strike initiated by the Railway Guards’ Union (RGU) last evening. Pix by Lahi

A ceremony to obtain blessings on the Sri Lanka Army and its regimental flags was held to commemorate the 74th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army under the patronage of Lt. Gen. Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army. Pix by Pradeep Dilruksha

The Postal Department held a stamp exhibition to mark World Post Day, which was set for today. The exhibition was organized by the Ministry of Mass Media, the Department of Posts and the Philatelic Bureau. The exhibition will continue till next Monda

Sri Lanka’s Tharushi Dissanayake won gold in the Women’s 800m at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, clocking a time of 2 minutes 03.20 seconds, beating out defending champion Chunyu Wang.

A media conference was held at cartoonist, journalist and human rights defender Prageeth Ekneligoda’s residence to mark the 5,000th day since his disappearance. The conference was chaired by Ekneligoda’s wife Sandya Ekneligoda. Pix by Pradeep Pat

Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka who was found not guilty by a Sydney Court on a sexual assault case in Australia, arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last night. He said that he will soon engage in the necessary training

Nadeesha Dilhani Lekamge won the silver medal in the women’s javelin throw event at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China today. This is the first athletics medal for Sri Lanka at the Asian Game in 17 years. India’s Annu Rani won the gold medal

The Colombo Municipal Council was illuminated in vibrant pink for the fourth consecutive year on October 3, symbolizing the unwavering support for the Breast Cancer Awareness Month in sync with the Global Landmark Illumination Campaign initiated in 2

A ceremony to obtain blessings on the Sri Lanka Army and its regimental flags was held at the historic Kataragama Kiri Vehera and Kataragama Devala Premises yesterday (2), to commemorate the 74th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army. The event was under

Educational materials such as books were handed over to children who are from low-income families and attending school (Harvard College) in Dam Street, Colombo. The Dam Street Police and the area community committee members provided the facilities fo

The Lawyers’ Collective held a media conference in Colombo today, where former BASL Presidents Saliya Peiris, Upul Jayasuriya, MP M. S. Sumanthiuran, and former MP Jayampathi Wickramaratne participated together with scores of lawyers. The Collectiv

The Inter University Students’ Federaton (IUSF) today staged a protest in front of the Fort railway station demanding the governmnet to abolish the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) and Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA). Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Minor flooding was reported in low-lying areas in the suburbs of Colombo due to the prevailing high rainfall. As a result, several roads were inundated. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

International Children’s Day was celebrated by the British Council in Colombo, where a story-telling through puppetry session with Sulochana Dissanayake was held. Children and parents enjoying the interactive storytelling session, which brought rea

Children at the Dehiwala Zoo together with their parents as the entrance fees was made free for them to mark World Childrens’ Day today. Meanwhile, another Children’s Day event was held at Rathna Sri Ghanarama Pothgul Viharaya Batuwatta, Ragama.

A coastal storm unleashed more than 7 inches of rain in New York City, stranding vehicles, closing roads and causing travel delays as record amounts of rain fell.

A group of tourists from overseas enjoining their day at Galle Face today. According to the Tourism Authority, more than one million tourists have visited Sri Lanka this year. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

People walking along the streets of Colombo with umbrellas as heavy showers were experienced during the day. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Devotees are seen taking part in religious observances at the Kalutara Chaitya on Binara Full Moon Poya Day. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

A daredevil traveller who shot to fame for the heartwarming way he reassures his mum during his world adventures now wants to send her the message from space.

The Inter-School Drama Competition organized by the YMCA and Rotary Club Colombo North which got off the ground on Wednesday (27) evening at Bishop’s College has captured the attention of drama lovers in Colombo. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

The birthday of Prophet Mohammed being celebrated by Muslims in Sri Lanka at the Dewatagaha mosque in Colombo. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana