A Dengue awareness and prevention program was held in the Gothatuwa and Mulleriyawa areas under the guidance of Medical Officers of Health in the areas. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Residents living in Coastal areas of the Gampaha District staged a protest against the decision taken by the Urban Development Authority to fill the beach from Peliyagoda to Kochchikade. SJB MP Harshana Rajakaruna also participated in the protest. Pi

Heavy rains have affected the vehicle movements on the Southern Expressway. The expressway authorities asked drivers to be cautious when driving at high speed. However, the announcements were displayed on digital notice boards. Pix by Nisal Baduge

The All Ceylon Health Trade Union Federation today staged a protest in front of the Colombo Eye Hospital demanding a pay hike equal to the rising cost of living and several other demands. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

The Inland Revenue General Employees’ Union today staged a protest in front of the Inland Revenue Department demanding an increase of Rs.10,000 to their salaries due to the rising cost of living. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

A team of ten French tourists were seen shopping in Pettah. They arrived in the country two days back. They said they decided to tour Sri Lanka as the spread of the pandemic was controlled. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Grades 6 to 11 classes in schools were reopened today.Students were seen going to schools amidst adverse weather conditions. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana.

All Island Teacher Educator Service Officers’ Trade Union today staged a protest in front of the Education Ministry calling for the authorities to convert the diploma courses they follow into degree programs.Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

A number of Catholic priests and nuns were seen gathered outside the Supreme Court (SC) and praying for Rev. Fr Cyril Gamini whose case is to be taken up for hearing today. Meanwhile, a demonstration was held near the SC urging the Government to mete

Police together with Unilever Sri Lanka Limited launched a campaign in Borella to create awareness on COVID-19 pandemic today. Senior DIG Deshabandu Tennekoon and large number of children participated in it. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

People were seen at the Galle Face Green in Colombo enjoying their leisure time after authorities lifted the COVID travel restrictions. However, the health authorities have again issued warnings about increasing coronavirus cases in the community. M

A brief felicitation ceremony was held at the Police Field Force Headquarters in honour of outgoing Officer in Charge of Environment unit of the Narahenpita Police Station SI S.R.M.A Rajapaksa under the patronage of SSP Roshan Rajapakse, the Director

The Nestomalt ’Cycling Challenge 2021’ was held yesterday, at the Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo, with the participation of over 200 professional cyclists from around the country. Organized by the Cycling Federation of Sri Lanka under the guidance

Some tourists and locals were seen engaged in religious observances at the Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple which is also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla. Pix by Samantha Perera

The Civil Security Department workers were seen bringing bricks for the Seya which is the first Chaithya to be constructed in the historical city of Anuradhapura. The Chaithya is nearing completion and is scheduled to be inaugurated (kotha paladavim

A 35-foot-long dead whale has washed ashore on the beach near the Hikkaduwa bridge this morning. Hikkaduwa Wildlife Sanctuary custodian Uthpala Adaranga said it was a blue whale and people were urged not to gather in the area. Pix by Sugathapala Deey

People were seen at the Nilaveli beach ignoring all health guidelines on Friday. Health authorities have warned of another wave in December if health guidelines are ignored by the people as the Delta variant continued to pose a risk throughout the is

Farmers are seen getting their paddy fields ready for the Yala season harvest. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Wild elephants were seen wondering off a motorway near a wildlife preserve in Galgamuwa today. Asian elephants, that live to reach the age of 70, are increasingly straying into human settlements in search of food, as people encroach on their territor

Workers from the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) protested today near the Colombo Port, against a deal signed by the Sri Lankan government with a US company regarding the operation of the proposed LNG power p

Administering the first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on students aged between 16 and 19 continued at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) on Friday. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

The Civil Security Department in the Wilpattu National Park has embarked on a mission to produce organic fertilizer in line with a program launched by the Sri Lankan government to popularize organic fertilizer instead of chemical fertilizer. Members

A group of students and the staff of the Open University today staged a protest outside the Open University, in support of the trade union action of the Principals and teachers.They urged the officials to resolve their issues without delay.PIx by Pra

A group of SJB parliamentarians today filed a fundamental rights petition in the Supreme Court against the gazette issued by the President to take over the Urban Development Authority. Pix Nimalsiri Edirisinghe.

The All Island Railway Employees Union today staged a protest in front of the Railways head quarters in Colombo, requesting the department to increase their salaries by Rs.10,000 to survive the current cost of living. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

A letter was handed over to the University Grants Commission (UGC) over the injustice done to the 2020 Advanced Level (A/L) students with the issuance of cut-off marks. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Army Commander General Shavendra Silva undertook a special visit to Jaffna yesterday.The Army Commander called on the Governor of the Northern Province Jeevan Theagarajah at his official residence in Jaffna. A lengthy discussion was held between the

A Deepavali celebration was held at the opposition leader’s office today with the participation of Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa as the chief guest.Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana

Picture shows religious observances are being held at Kotahena Sri Ponnambalawaneswarar Temple on account of the Deepavali festival today. The poojas were held maintaining strict health guidelines with only a handful of people attending due to the p

People are waiting in long queues near the Orugodawatta filling station and in the Slave Island areas, as more people are forced to buy kerosene due to the shortage of domestic gas in the country. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe and Waruna Wanniarachchi