Protesters of the ’GotaGoGama’ are still seen dwelling in the agitation area albeit the tough stance taken by the present government. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

QR code being checked at a filling stations in Colombo. Fuel was issued to only those who posses the QR. Pix by Nisal Baduge and Pradeep Dilrukshana

A fire broke out in a car at Flower Road in Colombo this evening. The Colombo fire brigade doused the fire and no one was injured. Pix by Nisal Baduge

A Bodhi Pooja was held at Gangarama Temple in Hunupitiya today on invoke blessing for actor Jackson Anthoney who is in a critical condition following recent accident. Minister of Media Bandula Gunawardene and several artists participated at the even

A programme was launched yesterday at the Viharamahadevi Park to plant 1,000 jak trees by parliamentarian Patali Champika Ranawaka, as a solution to the future food crisis. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

People are seen busy buying vegetables at the Delkanda Sunday fair, despite the higher prices. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Sri Lanka Navy, as it has been the practice, is lending its helping hand to devotees who are engaged in foot pilgrimage, known as ‘Paada Yaathra’ along the route from the entrance of Kumana National Park to Kumbukkan Oya. The traditional foot pil

SATHOSA has opened a new outlet to facilitate the people living in the Batuwatta area in Ragama last Saturday with the patronage of Consumer Affairs Minister Nalin Fernando. This was incidentally the 445th outlet comes under the SATHOSA chain of supe

Stamps, currency notes and coins are sold and exhibitied at the public library lobby in Colombo until tomorrow. Ceylon and Sri Lanka mint and used stamps, first day covers, souvenir sheets, stamps and postal stamps, currency notes, coins and many mor

A group of social activists staged a protest at Galle Face against suppression on protesters and arrest of protesters. Pix by Nisal Baduge

The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) today launched a pilot program to allocate a separate lane for bicycle users, as there is a considerable increase in the use of push bicycles due to the current fuel and transport issues. Colombo Mayor Rosy Senanay

Sri Lanka’s first home-grown fully electric car ’Moksha’ was launched today as the the most practical solution in the current technology transition phase towards a sustainable, carbon-neutral future. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

A demonstration was held in front of the Welikada prison urging justice for the Tamil prisoners who were murdered in prison cells in 1983. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

The Trade Union Coordination Centre (TUCC) today staged a protest opposite the Fort Railway station under the theme ’’Allow new public opinion’ and demanded to dissolve the parliament. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

After an announcement from the government about the risk that people may have to face, if they fail not get the COVID vaccines properly as advised by health experts, people are seen at the vaccination centre at the Viharamanadevi park to get their bo

Trade unions and collective organizations today engaged in a protest opposite the Fort Railway Station against the government’s move to suppress people who are engaged in protests at the Galle Face Green. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Following a request by the Power and Energy Minister, three-wheelers are seen registering at their respective area police stations to get one nominated filling station for refueling. The three wheelers have to be registered at police stations before

LITRO gas cylinders are distributed among people in Malwathuhiripitiya grounds in Gampaha yesterday. The area LITRO gas dealer said some 1,000 cylinders were distributed among the people. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Royal College, defending champions of the Schools League lived up to the expected high standard of rugby to beat St. Joseph’s College by 17 points (3 tries, 1 conversion) to three points (1 penalty) win in the rugby encounter which concluded at the

Members of the Open University Teachers’ Association (OUTA) today staged a protest in Colombo demanding the government to ensure the rule of law and to repeal emergency regulations. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Protesters from the ’GotaGoGama’ in front of the Presidential Secretariat engaged in a protest today at the ’Agitation Site’ near the Galle Face Green against the government’s decision to send in troops to attack them. Pix by Pradeep Dilruk

The tusker popularly known as Neela Etha that had been a tourist attraction in the Kalawewa National Park was saved from drowning in an unprotected well by wildlife conservators with the help of the police .

Newly-appointed Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena called over at the Dharmayatanaya in Colombo today and received blessings from Ven. Elle Gunawansa Thera. He expressed hope that under the Premiership of veteran politician Dinesh Gunawardena, the cou

The ’Black July’ was observed yesterday at the ’Agitation Site’ near Galle Face Green by the protesters converged at the ’GotaGoGama’. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

An Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard received her commission from the Secretary, Ministry of Defence General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) during the Commissioning Ceremony held at the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee today morning. Sri L

An unbeaten 62 from Uvindu Weerasekara had Royal College end the weather-affected second day of the 143rd Battle of the Blues on 136 for 4, in response to S. Thomas’ College’s first innings total of 242. Pix by Pradep Dilrukshana

Security is tightened at the Presidential Secretariat after the police and troops have removed the protesters who were occupying the Secretariat premises. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Security is tightened at the Presidential Secretariat after the police and troops have removed the protesters who were occupying the Secretariat premises. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Fifties by Senesh Hettiarachchi and Charuka Peiris helped steer S. Thomas’ College out of troubled waters and finish the day on 207 for six wickets on day one of the 143rd Battle of the Blues at the SSC Grounds in Colombo yesterday.