Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited (CPSTL) today introduced drone technology to the petroleum industry for the first time in Sri Lanka with the capability to inspect tanks, spot potential cracks and other repairs with its industrial camera. P

The monkey population in the country has increased and they are wandering on the roads in search of food. They are mostly found in the Randenigala area. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Politicians and civil leaders who could not pay their last respects, were given the opportunity to pay their last respect to late Minister and parliamentarian Mangala Samaraweera at the Jayaratne Funeral Parlour, Borella today. Mangala’s ashes were

The Health professionals of fifteen trade unions who launched a 48-hour token strike yesterday over several demands including irregularities in promotions, salary anomalies, staged a protest outside the Colombo National Hospital today (25) threatenin

UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene staged a protest with the people in Warakapola yesterday against the rising cost of living (CoL) and several other demands. Former Parliamentarian Santhith Samarasinghe and a large number of party activists took pa

State Ministry of Batik Hand-looms and Local Apparel Productions today sent the first shipment for its franchise outlet in Florida USA. State Minister in charge of the subject Dayasiri Jayasekara is officially handing over the shipment to Boom Lanka

The Education Co-operative Trade Union Confederation (ECTUC) today staged a protest in front of the Colombo, Union Place office for not having granted the approval for Rs.10,000 salary increase by the Education Co-operative Society. Pix by Kithsiri d

Patients are severely inconvenienced by the 48-hour token strike launched by fifteen trade unions in the health sector over several demands including irregularities in promotions, salary anomalies. Professionals in the field of nursing, complementar

Fifteen unions, including the Nursing and Paramedical Services, have decided to go on a 48-hour token strike from 7.00 am today. Saman Ratnapriya, co-convener of the Federation of Health Professionals, said that about 55,000 health professionals will

Porters, commonly known as ‘Nattamis’ who handle the brunt of the goods that are being brought to and dispatched from Pettah, often manually pulling carts in the busy wholesale/retails hub, yesterday staged a protest demanding higher daily wages.

The main suspects accused behind the Easter Sunday attacks were produced in court yesterday as trial before a special bench commenced. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Police today carried out special operations within the Western Province under the instructions of Senior DIG Deshabandu Tennakoon to apprehend those violate health guidelines and take legal action ahead of the festive season. Police also distributed

A ferry carrying a group of passengers capsized near the Kurinjankerni Bridge in the Kinniya area in Trincomalee this morning. Eight relief teams are being currently deployed at the scene of the tragedy. Pix by Sri Lanka Navy Media

Wild elephants are seen wandering off a motorway near a wildlife preserve in Maduruoya. Asian elephants, which live up to reaching the age of 70, are increasingly straying into human habitats in search of food as people encroach on their territory.

The Manning Market today wore a deserted look as there was a low supply of vegetables due to a strike action by farmers in the Nuwara-Eliya district. Hence, the Market witnessed a poor turnout of customers. Nowadays, the prices of vegetables and othe

The Kelaniya University Students’ Union today staged a protest in front of the university over several demands, including removing the installed CCTV cameras in the university premises, which pave the way for repression and militarization of the ca

Catholic priests and nuns staged a silent protest in front of the CID office in Colombo against the interrogation of Rev. Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando over the Easter Sunday attacks. pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana.

UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardena visited the historic Deeghawapi Raja Maha Viharaya and received blessings from the Chief Incumbent Ven. Maha Oya Sobitha Thera. After having observed the renovation work of the Deegawapi Chaitya. Daya Gamage, Anoma

The Presidential Task Force on One Country, One Law held a special public consultation in Vavuniya on November 20 and Jaffna yesterday (21).

The New Wings, a youth organization, yesterday staged a protest at Independent Square calling on the authorities not to suppress those who voice for justice on behalf of those who were affected by the Easter Sunday attacks and not to use the Easter S

A group of Catholics staged a demonstration in the premises the Basilica of Our Lady in Tewatte, Ragama today in support of Rev. Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando who is in hot water over his recent comments pertaining to Easter Sunday attacks. Pix by Nimals

The United National Party (UNP) Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardena, met with party activists in the Monaragala District yesterday and held discussions on the future reorganization of the party. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Despite prices of vegetables and other essential items skyrocketing, people still need to buy them to get the day going. Picture shows customers are seen busy buying vegetables from a veggie stall in Colombo. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Socialist Youth Union (SYU) staged a protest outside the State Ministry of Urban Development,Coast Conservation urging the government to pay compensation to fishermen who lost their livelihood due to the X-Press Pearl vessel disaster. Pix by Pradeep

The depositors of the Eyon Lanka Investment and Film Production International Company (Pvt) Limited today made a protest march to the President Secretariat demanding government takes action against the company owners to settle the depositors in full.

The people who are keen to migrate are seen gathered near a Foreign Ministry office to get their documents endorsed. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

The Sandahiru Seya in Anuradhapura built in commemoration of the heroic war heroes who have made great sacrifices for the unity of Sri Lanka and also to mark the end of the Thirty Years War, was unveiled today under the patronage of Presdeint Gotabay

The United National Party (UNP) Deputy Leader, Ruwan Wijewardena, met with the local councillors and party activists at Thanamalwila today and held discussions on the future reorganization of the party. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Today’s Il Full Moon Poya Day marks the Katina Cheevara offering to Buddhist monks who observed ’’Vas’’ during the rainy season. Devotees are seen observing religious rituals at the Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo and Sri Devram Maha Viharaya,

The unveiling of Sandahiruseya Cheithiya in Anuradhapura and offering it to the Maha Sangha will take place this afternoon (18) with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa as chief guests. Pix by Dayarathne Embogama