The Gammadu festival, which seeks blessings from the deity Paththini, was held recently at the Iyamporuwa Gangathilaka Viharaya and aimed at offering worship for the goddess Paththini, known for cleansing sins and helping to achieve prosperity for th

Streets in Colombo were decorated with pandols to welcome Vesak day. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Labourers are seen enaged in their daily routines despite the May Day holiday, also known as International Workers’ Day. Here, some labourers are working for their living in Colombo this morning, regardless of a day dedicated to them. Pix by Kithis

The Daily Mirror today captured the preparation activities for tomorrow’s May Day rallies of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), United National Party (UNP), Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB). Pix by Kushan P

Vesak lanterns are seen being made in Kirulapone, Colombo, in view of the Vesak festival. Vendors have put up lanterns and other decorations on display at their shops. Pix by Nisal Baduge

A New year festival was organized by the Dam Street Police yesterday at the A.E. Gunasinghe playgrounds, Gunasinghepura. The Committee of the Community Police Division, the Advisory Committee and the collective of traders associations participated in

The United National Party’s (UNP) Borella Asana Balamandala meeting was held yesterday at Dematagoda Vidyalankara Pirivena under the Chairmanship of party Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardena and Chief of Presidential Staff Sagala Ratnayake. A large gat

A motor show exhibition is underway today at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) by the Automobile Association of Ceylon (AAC). The exhibition will be held until Sunday (30). Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

The Sri Lanka Navy Marine Corps presented three special Combat All-Terrain Vehicles (CATVs) to President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (27). The CATVs were produced locally by Ideal Motor Company and are a part of the

The Youth Rights Collective (YRC) today staged a protest at the Borella junction against the government’s move to impose heavy taxes on innocent people, demanding secure rights to protest and to reduce the electricity bill. Pix by Pradeep Dilruksha

The ’Dewani Yuddhaya’ movie media show took place recently at the Tharangani Theater. The movie was Directed by V. Sivadasan including the cast of Jayalath Manoratne, Pubudu Chathuranga, Warnakulasooriya Udari, Dilhani Ekanayake, Sarath Kothalawa

The picture shows employees of a self-owned business in Demetagoda stitching Buddhist flags to be sold to the public in light of the Vesak festival. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Heavy rain was received in several areas of the island, including Colombo, this evening. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

The High Commission of New Zealand and the High Commission of Australia celebrated the 108th anniversary of ANZAC Day at a Dawn Service amidst respected formalities today (25 April 2023) at Commonwealth War Graves Section, Jawatta Cemetery, Colombo.

Children are being taken to be admitted to Grade Six at Gothami Balika Vidyalaya based on their eligibility through the 2022 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

The travel experiences that people aged over 70 regret not having done when they were younger have been revealed – and it’s seeing the Northern Lights that’s number one.

Muslims gathered Colombo today, to attend Eid prayers as the holy fasting month of Ramadan came to an end. It was organized by the Memon Association of Sri Lanka. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

The Ceylon Cold Stores, together with Viridis, launched corporate social responsibility today with a program to recycle plastic bottles. Ceylon Cold Stores Chairman Daminda Gamlath, Viridis Pvt. Ltd. Chairman Nilantha Gamage, and Secretary Ministry

People commemorated their kith and kin who lost their precious lives in terror attacks on an Easter Sunday four years ago, gathered at a cemetery in Katuwapitiya. Over 260 people were killed and many others were maimed in the dastardly attacks on civ

Actor-turned activist Jehan Appuhami, who once carried the cross in protest against the injustice done to the Easter Sunday victims, is being given water by a Buddhist monk to quench his thirst. Appuhamy who was engaged in a similar demonstration in

An agreement was signed between the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA), China Merchant Port Holdings (CM Port) and Access Engineering PLC for the development of a USD 400milion multi-story commercial and logistics center took place today at Ministry of

The fourth anniversary of Easter Sunday attack was commemorated at St. Anthony’s Church Kochchikade today. Clergy, heads of foreign missions and family members of Easter Sunday victims also participated in the event. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

The Catholic community in Negombo staged an all-night vigil to mark the fourth year of the deadly Easter Sunday suicide attacks last evening called for unveiling the truth behind the carnage. The protest march commenced from St. Sebastian’s Church

The Galle Face Green is seen deserted after the cabinet has decided not to allow functions or any other events and will only be used by the general public to spend their leisure. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Ramadan Bazaar 2023 kicked off in Colombo yesterday at the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre (SLECC) in view of the upcoming Eid festival. The event is open from 12 noon to 12 midnight and will come to a close today. The event features a wid

The Hi Life exhibition was unveiled today at the Cinnamon Lakeside in Colombo with a rare collection of haute couture from India’s top designers. In this exhibition there are weaves’ traditional techniques with contemporary styles creating unique

Oil anointing ceremonies were held throughout the country this morning. Pictures shows oil anointing ceremonies that were held at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo and Bellanwila Temple. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe and Pradeep Dilrukshana

An elephant was seen offering flowers to Lord Buddha at the Kiri Vehera in Kataragama today. Some Buddhist devotees were seen at their religious places to invoke blessings during the auspicious time. Pix by Nisal Baduge

The Daily Mirror team wishes all its readers a Happy and Prosperous Sinhala and Tamil New Year. (Daily Mirror online)

The Siri Vajiragnana Dhamma School, Maharagama, organized religious observances this morning in view of the Sinhala and Tamil new year. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel