Colombo Stars beat Galle Gladiators by 41 runs to record their second win in the Lanka Premier League tournament. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

The booster dose against COVID-19 virus was administered at the Wiharamahadeve park, Colombo today. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

The COVID Omicron virus strain test was conducted today at Walukarama Road, Kollupitiya under the supervision of the Colombo Municipal Council Public Health Examiner for the first time in the country. Pix by Kithsiti De Mel

As the Christmas is drawing nearer, people are seen busy purchasing decorative items in Colombo. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Jaffna Kings prevailed with a comfortable seven wicket win against Kandy Warriors to secure their fourth win of the tournament in a rain shortened match of the Lanka Premier League cricket tournament played at the R. Premadasa Stadium. Pix by Kushan

Ships and naval craft of the Sri Lanka Navy are seen laying at anchor in the shores off the Galle Face Green, Colombo yesterday on display in line with Navy’s 71st Anniversary. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

The Joint CEB Trade Union today staged a protest march over several demands, that includes to stop selling national assets. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Rev. Fr. Jude Krishantha, the Media Director of the Archdiocese of Colombo arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) seeking a detailed inquiry into a statement made by Minister of Tourism Prasanna Ranatunga who has claimed that former P

Workers at IDH Hospital held a protest demonstration today over a number of demands, including releasing health worker rights activist Ven. Tanpitiye Sugathananda Thera, who is currently imprisoned, and payment of a special allowance. The protest was

Health Services Trade Union Alliance (HSTUA) staged a protest at the IDH Hospital over several demands including the release of United Health Workers’ Union General Secretary Ven. Tampitiye Sugathananda Thera, who is behind bars.Pix by Pradeep Dilr

Administering the booster dose (Pfizer) for individuals above 30 years of age kicked off today at vaccination centres in Campbell Park and in the Grandpass areas in the Colombo district. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Covid booster shots administered for people over the age of 30 at the Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo today. Pix by Nisal Baduge

A group of SJB MPs including Mujibur Rahuman, Hector Appuhamy and J C Alawathuwala yesterday visited the Litro Gas Company to inquire about present situation in terms of gas cylinder distribution in the country. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

The Defence Attaché of Embassy of Italy in New Delhi, India and accredited to Sri Lanka, Captain Fabrizio Falzi called on Commander of Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana at Air Force Headquarters.

Action at the high scoring Lanka Premier League encounter between Dambulla Giants and Colombo Stars, which Dambulla Giants emerged victors by 18 runs. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

As the New Year draws closer, people are seen shopping in Colombo city. Pictures show vendors have put up stalls in Pettah and the shoppers are gathered to make their purchases for the New Year. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

The United Bhumiputra Front (UBF) today handed over a letter to the Pakistan High Commission in Sri Lanka containing several demands, including protection of foreign workers in Pakistan following the recent murder of a Sri Lankan in Pakistan. Pix by

As the Christmas is just around the corner, people are seen busy purchasing Christmas trees and other decorative items in Colombo. Pix by Nisal Baduge

The funeral of Priyantha Kumara who was brutally killed by a mob in Sialkot, Pakistan recently, was held this evening at his residence in Ganemulla amidst religious observances and with the presence of his kith and kin and several others. Pix by Kith

The Trade Union Coordination Centre today staged a protest in Colombo calling for the authorities to increase pensions. A section of the protesters are pictured here with placards. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

The People’s Responsibility Centre today handed over a letter to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet through the Sri Lankan representative claiming that that UN Human Rights Commission is keeping blind eye on the brutal kil

Several MPs of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) today filed a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department, seeking legal action against all individuals responsible for recent incidents related to domestic gas cylinders. Pix by Nisal Baduge

A group of employees of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWS&DB) staged a protest in Colombo insisting the authorities to make them permanent. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

SJB MPs staged a protest at the entrance to Parliament today urging the Government to address existing burning issues of general public including issues related to gas explosions. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe  

The University of Kelaniya signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Ogilvy Digital, the leading digital technology agency in the country to impart its industry expertise and knowledge for the University’s specialised Digital Marketing Degree

Packs containing Kerala marijuana (Kerala Ganja) worth over Rs. 80 million are seen floating in the the sea off Madhagal, Jaffna after two suspects were caught while attempted to flee dumping the contraband into the sea. Pix by Romesh Madushanka

Nuwan Pradeep and Ramesh Mendis took three wickets each as Dambulla Giants beat Kandy Warriors by 20 runs in their LPL cricket played at R.Premadasa International cricket stadium today. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

At least ten associations staged a silent demonstration outside the High Commission of Pakistan today condemning the heinous attack on Nandasiri Priyantha Kumara in Sialkot, Pakistan and demanding justice for him. Multi-religious leaders were also pr

The second edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) tournament got underway yesterday with the first match between Jaffna Kings and Galle Gladiators at R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thera was warmly welcomed by the Muslim community who gathered at the Badriyah Jumma Mosque.