The official theme song composed by Bathiya & Santhush was presented to Air Force Commander Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana in line with the Sri Lanka Air Force 70th Anniversary. The parade was held at the Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake today (

People were seen in queues at the Darly Road Community Centre yesterday to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

The GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) Examinations begin this morning across the country. Picture shows the candidates are being received at the examination centre at Dharmapala Vidyalaya, Pannipitiya, adhering to strict COVID-19 health guidelines. A total n

The aircraft of the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy, that arrived in Sri Lanka to participate in the event with an Aerobatic Display in line with the 70th Anniversary of Sri Lanka Air Force, were seen engaged in rehearsals.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) frontline member Dr. Kavinda Jayawardana initiated painting the historical Church of Our Lady of Madhu in Mannar. The initiative is sponsored by Kansai Paints Lanka Pvt Ltd. SJB MP Hector Appuhamy also joined the initiati

People were seen in queues at the Sri Rahula Vidyalaya in Belummahara, Gampaha to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

A total of 23 aircraft of the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy arrived in Sri Lanka to participate in the event with an Aerobatic Display in line with the 70th Anniversary of Sri Lanka Air Force.

The eclipsing ’blood moon’ appeared in sky above Western Province last night. The blood moon was visible from 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm last night. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

The farmers in the Oyamaduwa area were seen filling sacks with maize grain after reaping a rich harvest. According to the Department of Agriculture, Sri Lanka maize farmers have sown over 96,000 hectares for the main (Maha) 2021 season which can prod

The United National Party (UNP) Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene yesterday visited the Trincomalee district to meet the UNP party activists for the reforming of the party. He met several senior officials including religious leaders during his visit. P

NASA’s Perseverance rover has spent the last week on the surface of Mars and in that short time has already sent back thousands of photos - including a cheeky selfie.

UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene was seen at the annual Navam Perahera of the Hunupitiya Gangarama Temple in Colombo yesterday.

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa places the Sacred casket on the Migara tuskerat the Annual Navam Perahera of the Hunupitiya Gangarama Temple in Colombo yesterday. A large number of traditional dancers, drummers and Buddhist monks gathered near the templ

Elephants are being bathed ahead of the annual Nawam Maha Perahera of the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple. The Perahera paraded the streets yesterday and will be held today also with traditional performances. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Devotees are seen taking part in religious observances at the Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya, Ruwanveli Seya Stupa in light of the Navam full moon Poya which falls today. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel and Kushan Pathiraja

Seen in the picture is the Ruwanweliseya, Maha Thupa or Great Stupa. It is a hemispherical structure containing relics, considered sacred to many Buddhists all over the world. Two quarts or one Drona of Gautama Buddha’s relics are enshrined here, w

Elephants and performers parade the streets of Colombo to perform at the Navam Perahera this evening. The Perahera display the Sri Lankan culture spiced with religion and festivities making it an event that is enjoyed by all irrespective of nationali

Members of the People’s Responsibility Centre (PRC) today staged a protest in front of the British High Commission, Colombo against the UK Government’ behaviour and attempts to impose Human Rights and Economic sanctions against Sri Lanka at any c

February 2021 Sri Lanka witnessed the creation of its youngest diver when 10-year-old Amber Matarage got her PADI license in Unawatuna, Galle.

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) today launched the CEBCare web portal at the CEB main office at Chittampalam A Gardiner MawThe Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) today launched the CEBCare web portal at the CEB main office at Chittampalam A Gardiner

The Health Service Trade Union Collective today staged a protest outside the Castle Street Hospital for Women over several demands

A body of a fishing cat with injuries was found in a tea estate in Kotagala, Hatton. Police suspect that the fishing cat must have been dead following a collision with a vehicle. Pix by Ranjith Rajapaksa

UNP seniors including Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene, General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara met Matara District party activists in Matara and Deniyaya last Sunday (21) where they discussed matters concerning the party. Former MPs Saman Rathnapriy

The members of the National Movement Against Forcible Cremation (NMAFC) today staged a protest at the ‘Agitation Site’ opposite the Galle Face Green while urging the responsible authorities to respect Prime Minister’s statement and allow the bu

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan today arrived in the country for a two-day official visit on the invitation of Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. He was received at the Bandaranayake International Airport (BIA) by the Prime Minister. Th

The United Health Employees Union (UHEU) today staged a protest march from the National Hospital, Colombo to the Health Ministry citing numerous demands including making permanent of all substitute and casual workers who had completed 180 days of the

People were seen in queues at the Elvitigala Flats, Narahenpita to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Industry Minister Wimal Weerawansa participated in the launching of “Nelli Cola”drink manufactured by Maa product Pvt. Ltd. In Panadura.

Residents in Pothuarawa, Malabe staged a protest urging the authorities to implement the original plan when constructing the proposed elevated expressway connecting the new Kelaniya bridge, Rajagiriya and Athurugiriya. They claimed that the new plan

People are seen in queues at the Public Library in Colombo to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccination drive of the general public is currently underway in the Western Province. Pix by Nisal Baduge