Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa laid the foundation stone auspiciously for the sacred Bo-Tree Precinct (Bodhigara) development project at the Bellanwila Temple today.

The ‘Be Sri Lankan - Buy Sri Lankan’ Trade Fair and exhibition was declared open by Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga at the BMICH yesterday. The exhibition would be held until February 14. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Lankapak 2021 Exhibition organized by the Sri Lanka Institute of Packaging was launched by the Minister of Industries, Wimal Weerawansa at the BMICH.

Sri Lanka Cricket today launched the ‘2 KM Run Fitness Test’ for the National Players to ascertain their fitness levels. Accordingly, 32 of the players out of a 36 member provisional squad training for the Tour of West Indies, which is under disc

The CHEC Port City Colombo has donated a PCR testing machine and 5,000 PCR test kits worth over Rs. 20 million to the government . On behalf of Mr. Jiang Houliang, Managing Director, CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd, Mr. Yue Yeqing, Asst. Managing Di

People’s Responsibility Centre today handed over a letter to the UN office in Colombo addressing António Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations on failure of UN High Commission on Human Rights to take impartial role on internal matt

The State Trust Center, the newest addition to the Economic Center, Narahenpita was declared open by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Trade Minister Bandula Gunawardane last afternoon.

A group of students at the University of Kelaniya staged a protest outside the University Grants Commission today over several demands.

A special media briefing was held by Minister Wimal Weerawansa in front of the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo today (11) to brief on the trade show titled ’Made in Sri Lanka 2021’. The trade show is to be held on February 13 and 14. Pix

UNP seniors including Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene, General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara, and Chairman Vajira Abeywardena met the party activists at Sirikotha yesterday where they discussed matters with regard to the party. MP Saman Rathnapriya

The Market Street in Gampaha which is usually a busy lane looks deserted due to the fears of the COVID-19 spread.

Emeritus professor Malani Endagama felicitation ceremony was held at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura auditorium.

Attorney-at-Law Senaka Perera today filed a complaint with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption regarding irregularities that took place during the previous government.

UNP seniors including Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene, General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara and former MP Sandith Samarasighe met the party activists of Kalutara, Badulla and Ampara Districts today and discussed matters with regard to the party. P

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) held a news briefing in line with the ‘National Law Conference 2021’ which is scheduled to be held on 12 and 13 February at the Galadari Hotel, Colombo. The conference will focus on the ways in which the le

A group of students who were denied university admission over an issue in the Z-score, launched a Satyagraha this morning in front of the Temple Trees.

A group of students who were denied university admission over an issue in the Z-score, demonstrated yesterday in front of the Temple Trees.

All Island Project Trainees Union staged a protest at the agitation site today over several demands.

All Island School Children Transport Association and All Island Office Staff Transport Association staged protests at the agitation site today urging the authorities to provide them with leasing reliefs. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

A health team of Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) carried out random Rapid Antigen tests on residents in Bambalapitiya as a precautionary measure to contain the Covid-19 virus. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

The newly appointed Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) Janaka Ratnayake assumed duties today. The Annual Activity Plan 2021 of the PUCSL, the electricity sector regulator was also unveiled by the new Chairman.

Artworks produced by local young artists were seen on sale at Nelum Pokuna Mawatha close to Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo.

A group of Facebook friends of Ranjan Ramanayake, who is serving five-year rigorous imprisonment, staged a protest outside the Railway Station today demanding the presidential pardon for Ramanayake.

Football fans had already begun the tailgating party on Saturday night as they gathered outside of Raymond James Stadium and camped out ahead of Super Bowl LV.

UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene participated in the Colombo and Gampaha District party activists meetings on February 6 2021. UNP General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara and Senior Vice President Sagala Ratnayake and other party seniors were als

With tails wagging to a chorus of barks and yelps, dozens of disabled dogs attached to wheels that support their disabled hind legs looked ecstatic as they took their daily walk at a sanctuary in Thailand. (Daily Mail)

An organisation called Freedom of Kashmir today handed over a petition to Hanaa Singer-Hamdy, the UN Resident Coordinator on condemnation of inhuman and brutal treatment of Kashmir people.

Service of institution and installation of Rev Nihal Fernando as the sixth Headmaster of St. Thomas’ Preparatory School, Kollupitiya was held at the Chapel of Good Shepherd today. Bishop of Colombo Rev Dushantha Rodrigo officiated the service.

People were seen having a leisure time with their family members and friends at the Galle Face Green yesterday as Sri Lanka celebrated the 73rd Independence Day.

The Sri Lanka Navy today held a naval exercise in the seas off Gale Face Green in Colombo in line with the 73rd Independence Day celebration. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja