A protest organized by Centre for Private Sector Worker’s rights, Centre for Labour Struggle, Centre for Private Sector Worker Rights and Women for Freedom was held in front of Labour Office in Colombo. They urged for stoppage of child labour and t

The first handbook on ‘Gender, Sexual and Gender Based Violence in Disaster’ was launched by the Disaster Management Center (DMC) with the technical assistance of the United Nations Populations Fund (UNFPA), financial support of the Department of

President Ranil Wickremesinghe paid a visit to veteran artiste Jackson Anthony, who is receiving treatment at the Colombo National Hospital after having sustained serious injuries in a tragic road mishap.

People engaged in several small-scale businesses gathered at a protest in front of the Sri Lanka Customs office today demanding the ban imposed on importing goods by foreign transit traders from August 9 lifted. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Police fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse the Inter-University Student Federation (IUSF) protest march at Slave Island today. Pix by Samantha Perera

The Collective of Ayurvedic Trade Unions today staged a protest in front of the Ayurvedic teaching hospital in Borella over several demands, such as not providing the recommended diet to the patients and a lack of medicine and equipment. Pix by Nimsa

Members of the National Campaign to Preserve Bodu Heritage today staged a protest at the ’Agitation Site’ at the Galle Face Green over several demands, including to defeat the divisive conspiracy. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

People are seen waiting at the Korean Embassy in Colombo to get their visas. People lament that they have been waiting for days at the embassy. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe at Organization of Professional Associations (OPA) Annual Conference. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

The launching event of the electric three-wheelers converted by David Peris Motor Company was held this morning, and the MoU was signed with USAID in the presence of the US Envoy to Sri Lanka. Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera was present

The health workers’ union conducted a protest in front of the National Hospital, appealing to the government to stop the repression immediately, not to cut health staff allowances and to insider allowing concessions. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe.

Kids are seen flying kites at the Pandura beach as August is the kite flying season. Pix by Samantha Perera

The Chinese scientific research vessel ’Yuan Wang 5’ arrived at the Hambantota port this morning.

People were are busy buying goods at the economic centre in Narahenpita today. The prices of several essential consumer goods, including potatoes, onions and lentils have come down. It was seen that the retail price of a kilo of domestically imported

The Sri Lanka Association of Oregon in Portland, USA was magnanimous to donate a shipment of urgent medicines by air cargo, which the Health Ministry is badly in need of during emergencies. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

The Dialog Schools Rugby League tournament came to an end today with the last Super Round match between St Joseph’s College and Wesley College played at Havelock Park. St. Joseph’s prevailed 26-11 to end up as the second in the league behind winn

The Ceylon Bank Employees’ Union today staged a protest in front of their head office calling for a forensic audit on the Bank of Ceylon (BOC) Chairman and to expose the corrupt deals. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

A ceremonial welcome was given for India’s latest gift to the people of Sri Lanka in the presence of President Ranil Wickremesinghe and other dignitaries. The Dornier 228 aircraft was delivered to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) and will increase se

Isipathana College emerged the Dialog Schools Rugby 2022 league champions when they defeated defending and three time champions Royal College by 21 points to 15 in the deciding match played at the Havelock Park yesterday. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Army personnel are seen cleaning the Wedihiti Kanda (Wedahiti Kanda) area after the Kataragama perahera where plastic bottles and bags are strewn everywhere after the season, though people have been advised not to bring plastic to the area. But after

People are seen enjoying the stunning beauty of the Kirinda beach during last weekend. Even though the economic crisis continue to trample down people, they want to keep their loved ones happy and to take a break from busy life. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Sri Lanka Celebrated 2022 World Wushu Kung Fu Day, (WWKD) held at the Independence Square in Colombo recently with the Chinese Ambassador in Sri Lanka Zhang Yingbao as Chief Guest. Exhibition games also added colour to the occasion. Pix by Pradeep Pa

A group of people who were injured in the Easter Sunday bomb blasts, receive monetary donation and souvenir from Apostolic Nuncio (Vatican Ambassador in Colombo) Archbishop Brian Udaigwe and Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith. ​Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

The 75th Independence Day of Pakistan was celebrated at the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo today. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Korean Embassy, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Taekwondo Federation, organized the awards ceremony for the 2022 Korean Ambassador’s Cup Taekwondo championship at the National Youth Services Council Indoor Stadium.

‘GotaGoGama’ protesters vacated the Galle Face Green after the police informed them to vacate the protest ground. The protesters removed their tents and structures and left the protest site completely today. Pix Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

The Esala festival in Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devala ended with the Main procession last night (11) and water cutting ceremony was held this morning. Pix by Nisal Baduge

The annual Kataragama Esala Perahera concluded at the historic Ruhunu Kataragama Devale last evening. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrived in Thailand on Thursday. (Reuters)

The pilgrims who came to the Kataragama temple from as far as Jaffna are seen resting at the temple premises. Devotees from the North and East were trekking through the Kumana and Yala National Parks, bound for Kataragama to participate in the Ruhunu