The enshrining of Buddha Relics at Siri Samadhi Buddhist Centre in Kothalawala Kaduwela took place with Chief Incumbent Angunnakolaesse Gnananda Thera presiding over the event pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Australian MPs Warren Kirby and Julian Leeser were among those who attended a Sri Lankan food fair held at the Don Moore Community Centre, North Rocks NSW Australia, organized by the Sri Lankan Catholic Association of New South Wales yesterday (Satur

Police used water cannons in attempts to disperse a protest staged by the members of the Inter-University Bikkhu Federation (IUBF) near the Lipton’s Circus in Town Hall today (20).

The biggest hospitality event of the year the ’Hotel Show Colombo 2023’ opened today for the public at the Bandaranaike International Memorial Conference Hall (BMICH). The exhibition will be held till Sunday (23). Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met President Ranil Wickremesinghe in New Delhi.

The Colombo and Sri Jayawardenapura University Medical students held a silent protest in front of the Health Ministry today, demanding immediate solutions to the shortage of medicinal drugs and equipment and reducing the price of drugs, to prevent th

A team of 50 dedicated staff members of SCS Express cleaned a one kilometre radius of the Mount/Dehiwala stretch of beach. The primary objective of this coastal clean-up was to raise awareness among the public on the importance of improving coastal a

People visiting the official residence of Geoffrey Bawa who was the most renowned architect in Sri Lanka. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

A container truck driver was injured when a hatch cover fell on the truck at the Colombo port this morning. The accident occurred while carrying out operations in the ’Jayabahalu’ Terminal. The hatch cover of the ship was accidentally released f

The Inter-University Bhikkhu Federation today held a signature-collecting campaign in front of the Fort Railway Station, demanding the authorities grant the right to appear for examinations to the first-year students of the Buddhist and Pali Universi

Employees of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) staged a protest this morning over several demands, including a salary hike. About 3,000 employees affiliated to several airport trade unions participated in the protest demanding a minimum sa

The Annual Islamic Religious Ceremony of the SLAF was held at the Kollupitiya Jummah Mosque this morning. The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, graced the event as the Chief Guest.

Education Minister Susil Premajayantha met German Member of Parliament Ms. Ria Schroder today at the Parliament.

A Buddhist program titled ’’Saara Daham Bima’’ on the theme Buddhism as a Universal Solution to the World, organized by the South-South Research Initiative was held at the Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya recently under the guidance of Chief Incu

International Boxing Association (IBA) President Umar Kremlev, his spouse and the former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Roy Jones Jr visited the country to support the development of boxing in Sri Lanka. They were warmly welcomed at the Mount Lavi

The victorious team of athletes who won medals at the 25th Asian Athletics Championship in Bangkok, Thailand, arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last night. Pix by T.K.G. Kapila

A special ceremony was held at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning for the marking of the arrival of the 100,000th Russian tourist.

Sri Lanka finished in the fourth place on the medal table of Asian Athletics Championships with three Gold medals, two Silver medals, and three Bronze medals.

A Colombo-bound private bus from Badulla veered off the road and toppled at Demodara in Ella on the Badulla-Colombo road.

The Wedding Show, which covers all areas of the bridal industry providing a comprehensive variety of bridal suppliers from Sri Lanka was launched yesterday at the BMICH. This exhibition will be held until Sunday (16). Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

South Indian superstar Rajinikanth arrived in Sri Lanka on SriLankan Airlines flight UL-122 from Chennai, India today for a transit. He was warmly welcomed at the VIP terminal.

Sinopec Energy Lanka (Pvt) Ltd China and the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) have signed an agreement on July 14, 2023 to operate and set up fuel stations for distribution in Sri Lanka. Sinopec has invested $100 million in the project, which i

Citizens of the People’s Struggle today staged a protest outside the Ministry of Health demanding the resignation of all officials including the Health Minister. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Tourism Minister Harin Fernando and former cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya, who are currently in Australia for a tourism promotion event, met Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunatilleke in Sydney.

A media briefing was held today to introduce the Mrs. India Inc. 2023 Beauty Pageant. This pageant will be held in Sri Lanka for the first time on an international stage. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

The second stage of the Deegawapiya Stupa restoration project was launched by placing a symbolic Stupa brick by Defence Secretary Kamal Gunaratne at the Deegawapiya premises.

To take a UFO case seriously, scientists want multi-sensory data: eyewitnesses, radar, heat data from thermal imaging, video, photos and more recorded from multiple angles on different kinds of hardware. (Daily Mail)

The newly constructed Velankanni Church in Uchchamuni, an island in Kalpitiya, is to be declared open on July 22, 2023. Some of the inhabitants in the island are preparing the premises for the opening by engaging in cleaning activities. Pix by Prade

A protest organised by the United Trade Union Alliance was held in front of the Labour Ministry at Narahenpita against the government’s decision to involve the EPF in the debt restructuring process. Pix by Pradeep Dilruskshana

Members of the National Organization Against Destroying Samurdhi staged a protest in front of the Fort Railway Station, demanding the government to stop introducing the Aswesuma welfare programme. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana