Federation of Health Professionals today staged a protest in front of the Health Ministry over a number of demands, including salary anomalies. Pix Nimalsir Edirisinghe

The Colombo Municipal Council(CMC) today commenced a program to provide the booster dose to those above 60-years of age. Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana and Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

The collective trade unions of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) today staged a protest opposite the Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery against the closure of the plant for 50 days. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

The Ayurvedic Practitioners Union Alliance staged a protest outside the Health Ministry today over several demands including the demand for a pandemic allowance. Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana.

The ceremonial inauguration of the new Midigama Police Station took place recently in line with the concept of establishing new police stations under President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s Vision of Prosperity policy. Pix by Sunil Dharmabandu de Silva -

The Embassy of China made a generous donation to the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Sri Lanka Air Force. Chinese Defence Attaché of the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka, Senior Colonel Wan Dong, presented the donation of over Rs. 1.5 million to the Commander

A section of the crowd was seen rallying during the SJB protest held in Colombo today. Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa together with SJB MPs was present in the protest. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirsinghe

Due to the unavailability of crude oil stocks, the Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery was shut down today. The flare stack of the petroleum refinery was seen burnt off. Furthermore, people were seen queuing at gas stations to fill up their vehicles in anticip

Vehicles carrying SJB protesters were stopped by police at roadblocks in several areas today. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Long queues were seen outside fuel stations as motorists wait to top up their tanks at stations. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Mahela Jayawardena receives his ICC Hall of Fame commemorative cap from Sir Clive Lloyd at the Dubai International Cricket Grounds.

The ‘Poppy Day’ ceremony, organized by the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association (SLESA) was held this morning at the Colombo Vihara Maha Devi Park cenotaph. A brief ceremony was held with the presence of a limited gathering due to COVID-19 pan

The Free Trade Zones and General Services Employees Union staged a protest along the Parliament Road urging the authorities to increase their salary by Rs.10,000.Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa today presented the budget for 2022 in Parliament

Agriculture Graduates Association of ’Sri Lanka Agriculture Service today handed over a petition to the Chinese embassy in Colombo against the decision to demand US $ 8 million from Additional Director- National Plant Quarantine Services Dr W.A.R.

The National Trade Unions Centre (NTUC) staged a protest opposite the Ministry of Public Administration and Management urging to increase the salaries of all public and private sector employees.Pix by Nisal Baduge.

The National Trade Union Center (NTUC) staged a protest in front of the Colombo University today over several demands, including a pay rise of Rs. 10,000. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe  

Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa led a protest in Minuwangoda today demanding the government to provide relief for the people. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

The National Organisation for the Preservation of Rights of Retired Personnel today staged a protest at the ’’Agitation Location’’ near Galle Face Green, demanding the suspended pension for the period from 2016 to 2019 and pension payment fr

Health Professionals recently staged a token strike against the failure to resolve six requests for a long period and for ignoring requests of non-medical health professionals by the Health Secretary. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

People in Kochchikade area were affected due to the overflow of the Maha Oya river. The water levels of the Maha Oya had risen to a ’minor flood level due to the current adverse weather conditions. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Migrants stranded in freezing weather inside Belarus again tried to force their way across the border into Poland, authorities in Warsaw said on Wednesday, as a contingent of troops deployed to prevent them from crossing was reinforced. (Reuters)

The Women’s Rights Organization today held a protest in Nugegoda demanding an immediate reduction of prices of essential goods and relief to the people. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

A broken water pipe near the Maligakanda Water Supply Board was seen flowing water for several days, causing an inconvenience to the people in the area. However, the workers attached to the National Water Board have repaired the broken pipe after sev

Hotel workers today staged a protest in front of Galle Face Green in Colombo, demanding that their salaries be increased by Rs 10,000. They claim that their salaries are insufficient given the skyrocketing cost of living. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

A protest by teachers took place at the Town Hall in Colombo today demanding action against the Mawanella Pradeshiya Sabha Deputy Chairman who threatened parents at the Mederigama Vidyalaya, in Mawanella, who were supporting the protests by teachers.

Soorasamharam, an event celebrated following the Deepavali festival held at the Sri Sivasubramaniam Temple in Colombo today. Soorasamharam is the final and most important day of the six-day festivities. During Kanda Sashti, devotees observe a six-da

Kotte Mayor Madura Vithanage declared open the Batik training centre in Rajagiriya today to provide training for the people in the Rajagiriya area. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Postal workers staged a token protest in Colombo today calling for the authorities to increase their salaries by Rs 10,000.Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana

The postal workers and the Government Printing Trade Union Confederation today staged protests demanding Rs.10.000 increase to their monthly salary due to the current increase in the cost of living. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe and Pradeep Dilrukshan