The Federation of University Teachers Association (FUTA) today staged a protest in front of the University Grants Commission (UGC) demanding the government with the theme ’Say no to oppressive budget and tax policies’. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

An image of a 3-month-old lion cub falling out of a tree has been named the overall winner of this year’s Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards. As well as providing some light-hearted fun, organizers want to raise awareness around wildlife conservati

As the air quality in several districts deteriorated today compared to Sunday (11), according to the MBRO reports, the pictures taken of far-off areas from Lotus Tower are still gloomy. Pix courtesy - Daily Mirror Web

Leader of Opposition and SJB leader Sajith Premadasa, SJB General Secretary Ranjith Maduma Bandara and Chairman Sarath Fonseka and other party seniors at the party convention today. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Cristiano Ronaldo cries in the tunnel walking towards the dressing room after Portugal lost to Morocco in the Qatar 2022 quarter-finals. (Daily Mail)

Sri Lankan workers are seen busy engaged in work in the port city project of Colombo which was constructed by Chinese company. The project is said to have cost US$15 billion in total comprising of residential areas, hospital, financial centre and an

Sri Lanka Navy which is held in high esteem as the First Line of Defence of the Nation is marking the organization’s 72nd Anniversary today (December 9). Accordingly capital ships of the Sri Lanka Navy are seen anchored off the Galle Face Green tod

A large number of Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) workers engaged in a protest outside the Colombo Fort Railway Station yesterday against privatising Telecom. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Several Tread Unions and Multi-national Organizations jointly staged a protest in front of the Labour Office against the state repression and high cost of living. Pix Nimalsiri Edirisinghe.

The 47th annual Sri Lanka schools aquatic championship began today at Sugathadasa swimming pool, in the presence of Education Minister Susil Premajayantha. Offering a national platform for 5,000 children representing over 200 schools, the championshi

A pindapatha mission with the participation of more than 200 monks was observed as a part of a series of religious programs during the Uduvap poya day named Metta Sanghadana at Kotte today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Devotees are seen engaged in religious activities at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo to mark the Unduvap Poya Day, this morning. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Inter House Athletics Meet 2022 of the Lyceum International School Gampaha was held at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium Diyagam on Sunday. On the invitation of Lyceum International School Gampaha Director Dilmi Ratnayake and Principal Thilanka Karunar

The Trade Union Coordination Centre (TUCC) today staged a protest in Kottawa and Homagama, demanding to withdraw the attempt to sell state properties and grant concessions for the people. Pix by Nisal Baduge

The Ceylon Electricity Board Joint Trade Union Alliance (CEBJTUA) today staged a protest in front of the CEB headquarters against several demands, such as the actions taken to increase the electricity bill and against selling national assets and risk

The Lanka Change Makers held a media briefing today to describe issues relating to sensitive matters such as cyber harassment, cyber bullying, and illegal online stalking that people in the country face. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

A convocation ceremony to award diploma certificates for nurses by the PRS campus held recently at the BMICH. The chairperson of the institute, Dr. Vinya Sachinthani Handunge and the Head Nurse of the National Hospital Pushpa Ramyani de Soysa were pr

The Railway Trade Union Alliance today staged a protest in front of the Railways Head Quarters in Colombo, demanding that the proposal to convert the Railways Department into an authority be withdrawn and to chase the Government for attempting to sel

Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) Joint Trade Union Alliance has decided to hold a protest campaign in front of the CEB head Quarters tomorrow against selling the State assets. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

A felicitation ceremony organized by legal professionals to celebrate President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s 50-year-long career as a lawyer, was held at Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo yesterday.

At least 400 families were handed dry rations during a program at the Kaduwela Sri Abhayadarshanamaya temple on the advice of the Chief Incumbent Venerable Parapamulle Sirivimala Nayaka Thero.

National Geographic has unveiled the top ’Pictures of the Year’ showcasing the most stunning images from around the world that were captured in 2022. (Daily Mail)

The 51st National Day of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was marked by its embassy in Colombo today. Environment Minister Naseer Ahamed was the chief guest at the event. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

The textile industry exhibition and sales fair organized with the aim of bringing designs that won at the national handloom textile competition and with the view to provide marketing facilities for handloom textile entrepreneurs, held today at BMICH.

The Health Service Staff Union today staged protest in front of the Colombo National Hospital demanding immediate solutions to the current issues. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

The State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon together with the Defence Secretary and Chairperson of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) Board of Management General Kamal Gunaratne made an inspection visit to the Unive

Interviews are held to select organizers for the UNP at Party headquarters, ’Sirikotha’ today. UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene, General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara, Chairman Vajira Abeywardena, Navin Dissanayake and Lakshman Wijemanne are

The Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF) today distributed leaflets and collected public signatures in front of the Fort railway station for a petition demanding the immediate release of IUSF convenor Wasantha Mudalige and IUBF convenor Ven

The Women for Rights Organization held a protest, demanding the government remove taxes on school equipment, including stationery, and reduce the cost of living, which had become a burden for people in the country. The protest was held at the Polduwa