Families of the disappeared staged a protest in front of the Office of the Missing Persons yesterday urging the authorities to expedite the truth seeking process. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

The traditional Christmas cake mixing ceremonies were held yesterday at the Hotel Club Dolphin in Waikkal and the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana and Waruna Wanniarachchi

The Inter University Students’ Federation (IUSF) today staged a protest in front of the Terrorost investigation unit at Narahenpita, demanding the release of Ven. Galwewa Siridhamma Thera and convenor Wasantha Mudalige, who were detained under the

The Trade Union Collective Centre (TUCC) and the Combined People’s Movement today staged a protest rally at the Philip Gunawardena Playground in Colombo, over the unjustice faced by the people who were involved in democratic Aragalaya at the Galle

The National Water Supply & Drainage Board (NWSDB) has organized the International Water Conference (IWC) from December 10-16, at the newly constructed world class residential training and conferencing centre with the state-of-the-art ’Cewas’ loc

Investment Promotion State Minister Dilum Amunugma made a special site visit to the Port City today (27) and said the Gazette notification stipulating the laws and regulations pertaining to the Colombo Port City Development Project will be issued in

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardene today visited crop plantations maintained under the Food Security Committee at Kethumathi Viharaya in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte. He distributed dry rations and stationaries among schoolchildren. Pix by Pradeep Dilruk

The launching event of the ’Akshara’ live concert held today in Colombo with the participation of talented veterans such as Shirley Waijayantha, Kumarasiri Pathirana, Asanga Priyamantha Peiris and Chandrasena Hettiarachchi. Pix by Nimalsiri Ediri

Incredible pictures show two stallions fighting in a test of strength at a horse sanctuary, with their manes going wild as they duel. The series of images, taken at the Onaqui Wild Horse Sanctuary in Utah, capture a pair of stallions in the midst of

People’s Protest against State Repression today engaged in a signature campaign to hand over a collective proposal to the government to take immediate action against the violation of fundamental rights of the protesters and demand the release of th

Indians have celebrated Diwali as earthen oil lamps and dazzling lights lit up homes and streets across the country to mark the Hindu festival that symbolises the victory of light over darkness. Diwali, which is a national holiday across India, is ty

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa is seen participating at a religious observances at the opposition leader’s office in view of the Deepavali festival today. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

A beach cleaning program was launched today at the Dehiwala coast in line with the program’s objective of creating a healthy ocean. The program was organized by the UN Development Program (UNDP) and the Pearl Protection Program. Pix by Kithsiri De

Devotees gathered at the Sri Ponnambalam Vanesar Kovil in Kochchikade are engaged in religious observances to celebrate Deepavali festival today. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Upon successful completion of their basic training, 238 recruits of the 248th intake of Sri Lanka Navy’s Regular and Volunteer Forces, passed out at the main parade ground of SLNS Vidura in Sampoor, Trincomalee yesterday.

The ’Young Eye on Nature’ the Annual Wildlife Photography Exhibition and ‘Kin Wild’ the Annual Wildlife Art Exhibition, will be held for three days from today at the JDA Perera Art Gallery, Colombo. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

A walk and vehicle parade was organised in support of our Cricket Team for the World Cup 2022, commenced from the Abans Head Office, Colombo 3 this morning. The parade featured creative acts and vehicles graphically decorated under a universal cricke

The MIREKA Tower, the Commercial Building of Havelock City, was opened by President Ranil Wickremesinghe today. Havelock City Pvt Limited Chairman Ajit Jayaratne, Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company, Pravir Samarasinghe, Director Mild

South Asia’s fastest man Yupun Abeykoon singed an agreement with the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) as brand ambassador during a media briefing held in Colombo today to announce the 2022 edition of SLIM SME Development Awards (SMEDA).

The 12th Defense Services Games, where the three armed services engage in sportsmanship, ceremonially commenced at the Sri Lanka Army Indoor Stadium in Panagoda with the gracious presence of Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General (Retd) Kamal

The maiden harvest of a green apple plantation in Sri Lanka was presented to President Ranil Wickremesinghe this morning (20) at the Presidential Secretariat. (PMD)

Miss Tourism World 2022 will host its grand finale in Sri Lanka this December, from 8th to 21st, with 80 winners from 80 countries. Sri Lanka secured the opportunity to host the event after competing with 15 countries, said Miss Tourism World 2022 P

A group of Thai Buddhist delegation arrived at the Katunayake International Airport yesterday with aid for Sri Lanka on a five-day visit.

The Milad-Un-Nabi Celebration was held today with the participation of Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Former President’s official residence in Colombo.

The Employees’ Union of Petroleum Corporation today staged a protest at the Polduwa junction near Parliament against a bill being taken up for debate in Parliament today which is expected to pave the way for the liberalization of the petroleum indu

The Diyatha Api Aragale organization recently held a protest at the Polduwa juntion in Battaramulla against the hike in water and electricity bill, looting of people’s money and against arrest of peaceful protesters, and the suppression. Pix by Kit

The Association for Relatives of Enforced Disappearances today held a protest near UN compound Colombo calling for an international probe on enforced disappearances. They handed over petitions to a number of foreign missions in Colombo. Pix by Nisal

Several roads in Gampaha were under water today with the overflowing of Attanagalu oya. Adverse weather conditions in several districts caused havoc with several families being affected and leaving four people dead. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja Pix by K

Minor flooding was reported in low-lying areas in Colombo along the Kelani River due to the overnight rain that experienced in many parts of the country. Pictures show some low-lying areas and roads in Colombo inundated due to floods. Pix by Pradeep

The Women For Freedom organisation was launched under the patronage of former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga to raise awareness among society and serve justice to victims of all forms of abuse. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja.