The Ayana Sea Boutique Hotel in Wadduwa recently celebrated its 5th anniversary at its hotel premises. The hotel has become one of the leading boutique hotels in the Wadduwa area of southern Sri Lanka. Pix by T.K.G. Kapila

On September 1, 2023, people flocked to Pettah market to purchase essential goods. This came a day after the government announced a decline in inflation to 4 percent by the end of August. This was a significant improvement compared to the double-digi

Several areas in Colombo including Fort, Maradana, Panchikawatta, Borella, Sedawaththa and Armour Street have been flooded due to the prevailing heavy showers. Several vehicles were also damaged while roads have been blocked by fallen trees across ro

Hubei Youfenglai Selenium Ecological Agriculture Technology Co., Ltd. focuses on the cultivation and production of high-quality Laifengteng tea. At present, the company focuses on creating ’’three products and one standard’’ high-quality ratt

Resilient Sri Lankan locals navigate through Colombo streets amidst heavy showers, seeking shelter from the prolonged hot weather caused by cyclonic storms originating in the Pacific Ocean. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.

A group of family members of some victims of the civil war that ended in 2009 staged a protest, urging the Office on Missing Persons to take appropriate action regarding the missing individuals. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

’’Educate Sri Lanka Expo 2023’’ which showcases education opportunities for children to study here and abroad kicked off at the BMICH today. Pix by Nisal Baduge

The Federation of National Organizations today handed over a letter to Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry calling for action against the US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung for flouting diplomatic protocols. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

United States Senator Chris Van Hollen, who is currently on a visit to Sri Lanka, had a productive meeting with President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the President’s House in Kandy this afternoon. The meeting was attended by Senior Advisor to the Presi

People were seen at state banks to get their “Aswesuma” welfare benefits today. All state banks remained open to facilitate the people even though it is a Poya day today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Devotees are engaged in religious observances at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya on Nikini full moon Poya day which falls today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Some 15 cows committed to death were released and handed over to the dairy farmers by the Dehiwala Mt. Lavinia Young Buddhist Association. The event was held for the 32nd time. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

The fourth Randoli procession of the Kandy Esala festival was held last night. The final Randoli procession this year, which is scheduled to take place tonight, will set off from Sri Dalada Maligawa at the auspicious time of 7.03 pm and proceed along

A group of three Officers and 70 Other Ranks of the 5th Combat Convoy Company (CCC), designated to serve in the United Nations (UN) Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) left for Mali last evening after a brief ceremony

President Ranil Wickremesinghe visited the Malwathu Maha Viharaya today and called on the Chief Prelate of the Malwathu Chapter Most Ven. Thibbatuwawe Sri Sumangala Nayaka Thera and the Chief Prelate of the Asgiri Chapter Most Ven. Warakagoda Sri Gna

Civic associations and trade unions staged a protest in front of the Fort Railway Station today against unfair taxation. Pix by Nisal Baduge

“AIDEX 2023” Sports Festival for Jaipur limb users organized by the Board of Management of The Colombo Friend-in-need Society and the Organising Committee of Aidex 2023, was held at Rifle Green Grounds of Air Force Headquarters, Colombo. Pix by N

The ’’MOPEXPO’’ International Auto Parts Exhibition, where auto parts, tyres, batteries and garage equipment are available wholesale and retail, began yesterday at the BMICH in Colombo and will continue till August 27. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

The United Teachers Service Union organized a demonstration in front of Homagama President’s College today, advocating for an immediate resolution to the reduction in transport allowances for O/L answer sheet examiners. Pix by Nisal Baduge

The ’’Complast’’ rubber and plastic trade exhibition was inaugurated today at the BMICH in Colombo under the patronage of Minister of Plantation and Industries Ramesh Pathirana. PIx by Kithsiri De Mel

The 48th Annual Deva Pooja Festival took place recently at Ragama Maha Devala, with Buddhist religious observances emphasizing the well-being of the President, country, and devotees. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Colombo Port City is a special economic zone and international financial center located in Colombo. It is a brand new city development built as an extension of the central commercial and business district of Colombo. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

People were seen waiting at the National Hospital in Colombo to get their medicines due to the 24-hour token strike launched by the Professionals of Supplementary Medical Service. The token strike was launched at 8 a.m. today in hospitals islandwide.

The Sri Lanka Exhibition & Convention Center (SLECC) attracted a large crowd soon after the launch of the Colombo International Shoe Fair 2023 last Friday (18). The exhibition will continue till the end of this month (31), from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Pix

A stock of fake goods that were illegally imported into the country with a value of more than Rs. 88 million was destroyed at the Clean Teach institution in Mabola, Wattala under the supervision of Customs officers. The stock including oil filters, a

An exhibition was held at the Public Library today on the history and arrival of the Malaiyaga Tamils (Up-country). Many Malaiyaha Tamils undertook a pilgrimage from Thalaimannar to Matale, retracing the difficult journey their ancestors had taken wh

A mother of two children of Srimath Sri Narendra Modi Gama in Thissamaharama coming with a can to get water after a private company volunteered to distribute it. Over 50,000 families in eight out of nine provinces in Sri Lanka have been affected by t

Representatives from various organizations submitted a petition to the Ministry of Buddha Sasana and Religious Affairs, urging authorities to revise the newly implemented procedure for registering Buddhist Temples with Divisional Secretaries. These g

The Sri Lanka Print Exhibition and Trade Fair organized by the Sri Lanka Printers Association is scheduled to be held from 26 to 28 October 2023 at the BMICH, Colombo. The Sri Lanka Print Show is an annual event that showcases the skills and experien

President Ranil Wickremesinghe visited Yala National Park yesterday, where water was released into artificial ponds intended for park animals. The tour was attended by US Ambassador Julie Chung and Tourism Minister Harin Fernando. Following the park