The 14th Death Anniversary of the late Sunday Leader Editor Lasantha Wickrematunge was commemorated today at Borella Cemetery with the participation of his family members, several politicians and civil activists. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

The ’Vivaha 2023’ bridal exhibition was launched today at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conferance Hall (BMICH) as the first event in the year. The exhibition will continue until Sunday (6). The exhibition will offer amazings price disc

Picture shows devotees are engaged in religious observance at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya to mark the Duruthu Poya Day, this morning. This is a key religious and historic date in the calendar for Sri Lankans as it marks Gautama Buddha’s first v

SATVA automotive yesterday introduced pure electric motorcycles range (Street Hunter TS, CPX, CUX and VS2) which can do a maximum range of 200km in a single charge.

The second edition of ’’Sanjanana 2023,’’ organized by the UNESCO club of Royal College, Colombo, was held at the Nawarangahala yesterday. Students showcased various cultural performances that highlighted Sri Lankan culture and arts. Pix by

The annual Duruthu Maha Perahera of the Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya was held last night. Chairman of the temple Dayaka Sabha Dr. Saman Weerasinghe was invited to place the casket on the tusker by the Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya and Chief

Members of the Inter-University Student Federation (IUSF) today staged a silent protest in front of the Hulftsdorp Court complex, demanding the release of IUSF convener Wasantha Mudalige. Pix Nisal Baduge

A community kitchen activity, which benefits 2,500 families, will be run daily for 40 days starting January 1 at Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple. Pix By Pradeep Pathirana

Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa who is currently on a holiday in UAE, visited the Fame Park by Saif Belhasa. He was forced out of office in June last year.

A protest was held today by the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) in front of the Fort Railway Station calling to end the Ranil-Rajapaksa regime, which they accused of committing economic crimes and plunging the nation into crisis. Pix by Pradeep Pathi

The pilot program of launching the Mindfulness Program in schools by the Education Ministry commenced this morning at Ananda College, Colombo by the Education Minister Susil Premajayantha.

Elephants were brought in to Kelaniya Temple today for the annual Perahera which begins today. They were given bath befofe the Perahera. Pix by Nisal Baduge

The 17th commemoration of the killing of five students in Trincomalle was held at the Center for Religion and Society yesterday. A candlelight vigil was held to mark the occasion. Pix By Pradeep Pathirana

The Professionals and employees attached to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) yesterday engaged in obtaining signatures for a public petition against the government’s move to impose the payable tax revision. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

For nearly two decades Ken Block wowed fans with his exhilarating tricks and dangerous stunts making him an internet sensation as well as a professional rally car driver. (Daily Mail)

The Electricity Users’ Association and the National Committee for Energy Conservation began collecting 6.9 million signatures for a public petition against increasing electricity bill. The signature campaign held in front of Fort Railway Station.

Former British Prime Minister David Cameron, who is on a personal visit to Sri Lanka, met President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat today, according to a statement from the President’s Media Division (PMD).

The new premises of the Malaysian High Commission in Colombo which is situated in Barnes Place, Colombo 7 was declared open by Dr. Mohd Ali Bin Mohd Rustam, the Governor of Melaka in Malaysia. Malaysian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Tan Yang Thai al

Devotees were seen coming in nbers to Shri Ponnambalam Vaneshwaran kovil Kochikade to engaged in religious observances. Engaging in religious observances to mark the New year is a norm in Sri Lanka. Pic by Nisal Baduge

Devotees seen engaged in spiritual observance at the Gangarama Temple in Colombo today in view to welcome the year 2023. Chief prelate of the temple Ven. Kirinde Assaji and other monks exhorted those present. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel.

The year-end shopping festival was launched today at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH). The exhibition will continue until December 31. It includes textiles, footwear, cosmetics, home and kitchen appliances and an array

The world’s first hydrogen-powered city train indigenously developed by China rolled off the production line in Chengdu of Sichuan Province on Wednesday.

Employees of the Department of Cultural Affairs today staged a demonstration outside the premises in Sethsiripaya, Battaramulla, against the move to abolish the post of Cultural Officer. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

A rainbow was seen across the tourist hotspot on Tuesday as spectators in winter coats gathered to look at the partially frozen the Niagara waterfalls.

The All Ceylon Economic Centers Association (ACECA) and Nuwara Eliya Economic Centre said the transportation of vegetables to Colombo Fort by train from this afternoon. It is the first time in the past 23 years. Transporting of vegetables from Nanu O

Inter University Bhikku Federation (IUBF) today staged a protest in front of the Education Ministry at Isurupaya over several demands, including the release of their convenors, stop taking revange from students, and open all universities that are bei

The newly appointed Navy Commander Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera met Chief of Defence Staff General Shavendra Silva at the CDS office.

A large number of people were waiting at the Fort Railway Station to take trains running on the coastal line. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe