People are seen waiting for the train at Wellawatte railway station this morning until the alternative arrangements are made to operate the trains on a single track due to repair work on a broken railway bridge between Slave Island and Kollupitiya. T

Colombo Fashion Week (CFW) was held today with the glam factor with their Luxury Edition, at the Galle Face Hotel. Aiming to focus on craftsmanship in design creation leading to sustainable luxury, this one-day event will explore the opportunity to i

The Cargills’ established farmer welfare fund, ’Sarubima’ fund, today awarded 774 scholarships worth Rs. 25 million to children of farmer’s who have excelled in academics at the Banduragoda Factory. The awardees included 194 students in Grade

Bodyline (Pvt.) Ltd is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a campaign dubbed ‘Bodyline Transcends 30 Years.’ Through this campaign, the company hopes to continue to positively impact the lives of the communities they operate through 30 CSR init

President Ranil Wickremesinghe participated at the 70th anniversary of the United States-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission Program held at the Oak Room of the Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Colombo.

The Right of Women’s Association held a silent protest in front of the Police Headquarters in Colombo today demanding that the law be enforced against the police officers who manhandled women. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

People were seen purchasing vegetables at Bodhiraja Mawatha in Colombo Fort today despite exorbitant prices. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Pictured here are the members of Health Service Staff Union placing their signatures on a banner during a protest in front of the Colombo National Hospital today demanding immediate solutions to the burning issues they are facing. This was organized

Consumers are seen buying eggs from an egg vendor in Fort at exorbitant prices. The latest price of an egg being sold at Rs. 50. As per the farmers, there is an acute shortage of eggs in the market due to multifold increase in poultry food and other

The members of the Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF) today indulged in a protest in front of the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) in Colombo demanding the release of IUSF Convenor Wasantha Mudalige and Galwewa Siridhamma Thera who

An open joint protest was held in front of the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL), with the participation of academic and non-academic employees against the imposition of taxes on people who are already suffocated by the current economic crisis. Pix

The Lin Songtian, President of China People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries attended a conference organized by Sri Lanka-China Friendship Associations today at Shangri-La Hotel. Lin Songtian who is on a four-day visit to the isl

The members of the Inter University Students’ Federation (IUSF) today launched a silent protest in front of the UN Human Rights Council head office in Colombo, demanding the release of Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF) Convenor Wasant

Fifteen suspects including National Organiser of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya Women’s Wing former MP Hirunika Premachandra were today ordered to be released on bail after being produced before Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court. Pix by Nisal Baduge

A convocation and presentation of certificates for 2022, was held today at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) by the IDM Nations Campus International. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Holy Family Convent, Kurunegala emerged the Milo All Island Schools Netball champions for the 13th successive year when they bagged the champions’ title at the 29th Milo All Island Schools Netball Championship concluded at the Albert F. Peiris Stad

At least 15 protesters of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) including National Organiser of the SJB Women’s Wing former MP Hirunika Premachandra were arrested by the Cinnamon Garden police during a protest at Colombo 7 a short while ago. Pix by Nisa

England beat Pakistan to win the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 title

The 33rd Commemoration of the ‘November Heroes’ was held at Viharamahadevi Park in the outdoor theater today. The event was held by the Janatha Vimukti Peramuna (JVP) to commemorate their comrades, including the founder of the JVP, Rohana Wijewee

Troops of 24 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment and 2 (V) Battalion Sri Lanka Light Infantry under 144 Infantry Brigade assisted in clearing bamboo bushes stuck on a pillar of the ‘Podi Palama’ that is built across the Kelani River in Nawagamuwa and Mapiti

Every year on November 14, World Diabetes Day is observed. On account of that, a march and an awareness program organized by the Sri Lanka Diabetes Federation and Sri Lanka College of Endocrinology were held today at the Viharamahadevi Park under the

The ‘Poppy Day’ ceremony, was held this morning at the Colombo Viharamahadevi Park cenotaph. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

The Board of Management of The Colombo Friend-in-need Society and the Organising Committee of Aidex 2022 today conducted a Sports Festival for the Jaipur Limb users at Rifle Green Grounds near Air Force Headquarters, at Sri Chittampalam A. Gardiner M

The ’Western Breeze and Food Festival’ got underway last night at Marine Drive in Colpetty. This food festival is organized by the Tourist Board and some other organizations. Tourists from overseas and locals are seen eagerly taking part at the f

The ’Wedding Show’ exhibition and trade show started today at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre, Colombo. The event was organized by the Asia Exhibition & Conventions for the 14th consecutive time. The exhibition will be held u

Aragalaya activists today launched a token strike outside the United Nations head office in Colombo, demanding the release of Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF) Convenor Wasantha Mudalige and Ven. Galwewa Siridhamma Thera who have been de

Seven newly appointed Ambassadors and a High Commissioner to Sri Lanka presented their credentials to President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (11).

A letter was handed over to the Chinese Embassy, appealing the Chinese government to assist in debt restructuring. However, the letter was not accepted by the Embassy. The people who handed over the letter said they would ask the Foreign Ministry to

The launch of Thambili Culture Boutique was held this morning at Ward Place in Colombo 7. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Ambassador of the Republic of Korea Santhush Woonjin Jfong organized an event on Thursday on the occasion of ’ Feel the real Korea - a Virtual Tour 2022’ at the Colombo City Centre to attract more tourism for Korea. State Minister of Foreign Affa