The Joint Development Officer’s Centre staged a protest outside the Ministry of Public Administration over several demands today. They urged the authorities not to reduce the number of maternity leave as well. Pix Damith Wickramasinghe

Sureka Siriwardane assumed duties as the new Principal to the Samudradevi Balika Vidyalaya, Nugegoda today. Teachers and the school development committee members participated in the event. Ms. Siriwardane was the former principal of the CMS Girls’

Teacher Development Workshop was held today at Sri Sangamiththa Balika Maha Vidyalaya. DIG Ajith Rohana addressed the gathering as the Chief Guest. Pix Damith Wickramasinghe

The Collective against the cattle slaughter launched a march from Galle Face to Lake House Roundabout yesterday urging the President to enforce the ban on cattle slaughter.

A platoon of 69 fire-fighters, who have successfully completed their diploma at the Fire and Rescue Training Academy in Wellawatte, took part in a special passing out parade that marched along the Galle Road to Colombo Municipal Council premises yest

’The Kahata’ national exhibition portraying the livelihood of plantation workers and their hardships, was held at the Lionel Wendt Art Gallery. The exhibition, which was launched yesterday (26) concluded today (27). This was organized in collabor

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Sri Lankan counterpart Mahinda Rajapaksa held the first-ever India-Sri Lanka Virtual Bilateral Summit on Saturday.

The 61st death anniversary of late Prime Minister S.W.R.D Bandaranaike was commemorated at the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Head Quarters at T. B. Jayah Mawatha, Colombo today. Former President Maithripala Sirisena, and other members of the SLFP pa

Three persons who were transporting a head and different body parts of a leopard for sale were arrested by the Ududumbara Police today. The body parts were being transported in a three-wheeler and the persons were arrested in Kalalgamuwa.

A naval exercise was conducted by the two ships “JS Kaga” and “JS Ikazuchi” of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force with SLNS “Gajabhahu”, Fast Attack Craft and Inshore Patrol Craft of the Sri Lanka Navy, in western seas. Pix by SL Navy

A protest was staged today in front of the Central Environmental Authority by the “Jeewaya Surakimu” Environmental Collective imploring the authorities to stop killing Mother Nature.

‘Shilpa Thursday,’ a market for handicrafts organised by the National Crafts Council was held at Diyatha Uyana in Battaramulla to provide a platform for handicraft artisans specialising in cane, brass, clay and other fields. The market will be he

Sri Lanka’s first ever homegrown electric bicycle made its debut last evening with local startup ‘Rhoda’ unveiling the first of the 50 ‘founder’s edition’ in Colombo.

Sri Lanka@100, a private sector-led initiative funded by the USAID and administered by Stax, was launched at the Galle Face Hotel on Thursday. US Ambassador Alaina B. Teplitz and State Minister of Regional Cooperation Tharaka Balasuriya attended the

A blood donation campaign was held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) today under the patronage of the BMICH Director General Sunil Dissanayake. The event was held in memory of late Prime Ministers S.W.R.D. Bandaranaik

The winning and commending images in the Siena Awards Festival’s 2020 Drone Photo Awards have been revealed – and one can only imagine the difficulties the judges had in sorting the shortlisted entries into podium places. The 45 top-ranked pictur

Transport State Minister Dilum Amunugama visited the Autogroup International (Pvt) Ltd in Kaduwela on Wednesday on an inspection tour. Autogroup International (Pvt) Ltd is a global leader in the conversion and re-manufacturing of high-value American

The Joint Unemployed Graduates’ Union marched from the Colombo Fort Railway Station to the Presidential Secretariat today to demand the immediate provision of 10,000 promised jobs. Pix Damith Wickramasinghe

The English Higher National Diploma (HND) Holders’ Association of the North Western Province staged a protest outside the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo today urging the authorities to provide them with appointments. Pix Damith Wickramasinghe

Foreign Medical Graduates Association staged a protest near the Presidential Secretariat today, claiming that the Medical Council of Sri Lanka has not given approval to practice medicine though they have qualifications. Pix Damith Wickramasinghe

The Prabuddha Lanka Foundation organised a discussion against the 20th Amendment to the Constitution which was presented to Parliament by the Government. The event which was held at the Foundation Institute in Colombo yesterday was attended by a numb

Former President Maithripala Sirisena arrived at the PCoI probing Easter Sunday attacks to witness the proceedings of the commission today. Former IGP Pujith Jayasundara also gave evidence before the commission.

Several parliament members were seen protesting against the proposed 20th Amendment to the Constitution today at the parliamentary sessions.

Former CID Director Shani Abeysekara and Former Prisons Department Commissioner Emil Ranjan Lamahewa arrived at the Commission of Inquiry into Political victimization.

A shramadana campaign was held to clean the railway stations and the section of Kelani Valley Railway track from Maradana to Padukka with the participation of the Railway Trade Unions over the weekend.

Buddhist prelates, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith and a slew of leading medical officers held a joint press conference today to protest against the supposed government move to legalize cannabis.

The Customs Department yesterday unveiled a massive stock of turmeric valued over Rs.761 million and that had been smuggled into the country during the past few months in 62 containers despite the government’s ban on turmeric imports. Pix by Nimals

Waterfalls in the central hills have swelled creating a lovely and attractive sight due to the heavy rain experienced in the area over the last several days. (News and Pix by Shantha Chandrasiri)

A Research Book “Tabloid Paththara” compiled by journalist Ajantha Kumara Agalakada was launched at the Divisional Secretariat Auditorium in Matara on Sunday. The book is seen presented to his mother while ministers Bandula Gunawardane, Dullas Al

Many people are seen arriving at the Colombo International Book Fair 2020 even on Sunday. The annual exhibition will be held till September 27. The Book Fair was organised by the Sri Lanka Book Publishers Association for the 22nd consecutive year. Ho