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

The Independence Day parade organised by the Jaffna-based Civil Society Centre for Jaffna was held surrounding the Jaffna Fort and the town parallel with the main ceremony, held at Independence Square in Colombo.

The 73rd Independence Day celebration was held at the Independence Square in Colombo today showcasing a military parade and a cultural pageant. The celebrations were held under the patronage of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Prime Minister Mahinda Raj

In parallel with the 73rd National Independence Day celebrations held under the theme ‘A Wealthy Tomorrow - Prosperous Motherland’, Sri Lanka Navy honoured the nation by according a 25-Gun Salute onboard Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Samudura by 12

Several aircraft of the Sri Lanka Air Force joined the aerial display at the 73rd Independence Day celebrations today. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Late Prime Minister D.S. Senanayake, the Father of the Nation, was offered floral tributes at his statue at the Independence Square today to mark the 73rd Independence Day. Ministers Nimal Siripala de Silva, Gamini Lokuge, Former Speaker Karu Jayasur

The Students Movement staged a protest in front of the University Grants Commission yesterday (03) urging the authorities to admit all students who were unfairly treated by the A/L cut off marks issue to universities immediately.

The inauguration ceremony of the grand opening of palliative care services at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Hospital (UHKDU) was held at the UHKDU main auditorium with the participation of some of the renowned Sri Lankan medical

Sri Lankan security forces were engaged in the final rehearsals at the Independence Square today in preparation for Independence Day celebrations. Army Commander General Shavendra Silva and Defense Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne were also present.

A public seminar organised by the People’s Movement for Democracy was held today (03) at the Colombo Public Library Auditorium to defeat the repressive measures taken by the current government.

The Town Hall of Colombo, the headquarters of the Colombo Municipal Council is seen decorated with a huge national flag ahead of the Independence Day. The vendors in Colombo were also seen selling national flags for the Independence Day celebration.

Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) staged a protest in Colombo over several demands including to stop the city bus mafia. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

The National Zoological Gardens in Dehiwala, which had been closed due to the Covid-19 situation since October 2020, was opened for public from yesterday under the health guidelines. A lioness is seen roaring at the male lion and trying to fight him

The All Ceylon Health Trade Union Federation (ACHTUF) yesterday (01) signed a protest petition in front of the National Hospital demanding not to sell the East Container Terminal. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

The National Bhikkhu Front held a press conference yesterday where its General Secretary Ven. Wakamulle Uditha Thero said that the present government was taking measures one by one to sell national resources in the country.

Members of the Socialist Alliance and several employees of the Inland Revenue Department staged protests in Colombo today insisting the Government not to sell or lease out the East Container Terminal of the Colombo Port. Pix by Nisal Baduge and Damit

People’s Movement to Protect Schools staged a protest outside the Fort Railway Station today urging the authorities to reduce the recruiting cut off marks of the Scholarship examination.

National Bhikkhu Front staged a protest insisting the Government to stop selling the Port under the guise of investment. Pix by Nisal Baduge

A little child is seen waving the national flag when the Sri Lankan security forces were engaged in rehearsal at the Independence Square in preparation for Independence Day celebrations.

UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene was seen in a conversation with General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara in their recent visit to Hambantota.

The vaccination programme to inoculate police personnel who fight against COVID-19 virus commenced this morning at the Police Hospital, Narahenpita.

The Sri Lankan security forces staged rehearsal yesterday at the Independence Square in preparation for Independence Day celebrations.

The Optiflow Nasal Oxygen Therapy machine was handed over by HE Allegra Baistrocchi, Deputy Italian Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Deputy Head of Mission to Dr K. Wickremasinghe, Deputy DGHS- NHSL as Dr Anthony Mendis, Dr A.S. Pillai and Dr Marie Fernan

Port Workers staged a protest in front of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority yesterday before they launched a work to rule campaign against the decision taken by the Government to release the East Container Terminal of the Colombo Port to India.

Dutch Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives Tanja Gonggrijp is seen joining ‘RideForLife’ again on their ‘Last Friday of the Month Cycle to Work Initiative’ in Colombo. “Did you know cycling instead of taking the car is one of the most effec

Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 vaccination drive was kicked off this morning at the Army Hospital in Narahenpita as soldiers in the frontline of fighting COVID-19 was vaccinated with COVISHIELD vaccine. Medical staff at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Childre

People were seen enjoying themselves at the Dehiwala beach yesterday with their family members and friends as yesterday being a holiday.

UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene yesterday assumed duties of his post for the year 2021 at the Sirikotha.

The Consignment of 500,000 Oxford AstraZeneca vaccines donated by India was brought to Central Vaccine Store located at De Saram Pl, Colombo 01 under the security of Army and stored in there.