Devotees are seen engaging in religious observances at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya and Kataragama temple, Kiri Vehera on Nikini full moon Poya day which falls today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana and Nisal Baduge

The ’’Korean Friends of Hope International’’ today made a donation of stationaries to support Sri Lankan students. The donation was made at the Education Ministry today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Some people are still seen occupying the ’Agitation Site’ at the Galle Face Green. They say that they will not leave the ground until they get the court order to do so. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

As a reputed consumer goods retailer, Abans PLC, partners with EWIS Colombo Limited (ECL), the only Original Equipment Manufacturer in Sri Lanka, to start producing and market consumer electronic devices. A partnership agreement was signed today on e

An event held at the ’Agitation Site’ close to the Galle Face Green, Colombo this evening to remember the people’s heroes who sacrificed their lives in the struggle, reiterating they are always immortal! Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

A citizenship ordinance was signed by the clergy at the independence square today against suppression and selling public assets. A protest march was organised by the Trade Union Coordination Centre from the Viharamahadevi Park to Independence Square

Members of the Alliance of Trade Unions and Mass Organizations today gathered at the Fort Railway Station to stage a protest, demanding the responsible authorities to release all protesters who have been imprisoned. Pix by Samantha Perera

President’s maiden visit to Army HQ President Ranil Wickremesinghe handover certificates to members of security forces who safeguarded Parliament during protests recently when he visited the Army Headquarters in Battaramulla today . Prime Minister

A silent protest was held opposite the Aluthkade (Hultdorfp) Courts Complex against the government’s attempt to arrest Rev. Fr. Jeewantha Peris for being an activist of the Aragalaya movement. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

During today’s parliamentary session, the security of the parliament’s entrance was tightened. Several foreign media men and journalists were seen waiting at entrances to get updates from the ministers. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

A medical camp under the theme of ’Wedihiti Vandana’, organized by the Past pupils Association (Colombo group) of the Gankanda Central College, was held at the Victoria Elderly home in Rajagiriya yesterday. Several events, including entertainment

The Religious leaders staged a protest outside the Fort Railway Station urging the government to stop state suppression, withdraw emergency law and uphold people’s right to dissent. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Long-distance buses were provided with sufficient fuel at the Bastian Mawatha fuel pump, which was opened recently, to complete their journey up and down. Buses are seen receiving their fuel quota. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Minister of Tourism, Harin Fernando appointed a 22-member Tourism Advisory Committee which includes CEO of Dreamron Group of Companies, Kishu Gomes, Former Legal Consultant to Ministry of Telecommunication, Foreign Employment and Sports (2010-2015) H

Minister of Tourism, Harin Fernando appoints a 22-member Tourism Advisory Committee which includes CEO of Dreamron Group of Companies, Kishu Gomes, Former Legal Consultant to Ministry of Telecommunication, Foreign Employment and Sports (2010-2015) Ha

Action in the Dialog Schools Rugby tournament encounter between Isipathana and St Joseph’s played at Havelock Park which Isipathana came out winners. Isipathana will now meet Royal in the crucial title deciding match scheduled to be played in Sunda

Consumers are seen obtaining fuel without waiting in queues in most filling stations, following the introduction of QR system. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena visited the SLPP headquarters yesterday and met SLPP members, including former Ministers Basil Rajapaksa and Namal Rajapaksa.

The Adipura festival at Mayurapati Sri Bhadrakaliamman Temple was held yesterday in Wellawatta. Pix by Nisal Baduge.

Some of the tents put up in Galle Face by the protesters have been removed after the police ordered them to vacate the area before 5 pm tomorrow. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

A protest was held this morning at the Colombo Fort against the arrest of General Secretary of Ceylon Teachers’ Union Joseph Stalin. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Picture shows people are receiving their booster vaccines against the COVID-19 virus at the vaccination centre at Viharamahadevi Park. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

President Ranil Wickramasinghe arrives for the ceremonial opening of the third session of the ninth Parliament at the national parliament today. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

A group of protesters staged a protest at ‘GotaGoGama’ calling for the government to end the suppression of peaceful protesters. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

People were seen being given a cup of fresh milk to refresh themselves while waiting in fuel queues at the Baseline Road in Colombo. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

The Black July was observed today by the members of the Equal Rights Organization in front of the Fort Railway Station under the theme ’’No need of another Black July’’. A cultural event was also held to educate the public during the event. P

Among all the participants at the Men’s 100m for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, Yupun Abeykoon qualified for 100m Semi Final on August 3 as he finished the 100m heats in 10.06 seconds.

People are seen still queuing at filling stations even though the fuel pass system was implemented yesterday. Pix by Nisal Baduge

St. Joseph’s College cruised through to the second round of the Dialog Schools Rugby League tournament with a convincing 35 points to 20 win over St. Anthony’s College in their final league encounter played at Havelock Park yesterday. Pix by Prad