A Blood Donation Campaign organized by the Colombo unit of the Sri Saukya Dana Movement for the 11th time was held at the Saukya Dana Movement Headquarters, Colombo today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

PCR tests were being conducted among civilians at Kirulapana to test for COVID-19 virus infected persons in the area.

Americans on Friday will mark the 19th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks that killed almost 3,000 people in New York, Virginia and Pennsylvania.

A traditional ’Thirikkal’ cattle race, an event popular among the Tamil community was held at Vattakachchi in Kilinochchi yesterday to condemn the slaughter of cattle and cruelty to animals. Pic by Romesh Madushanka

Let’s Talk & Walk, a suicide prevention and awareness walk organised by the ‘CCCline 1333 Hotline’ kicked off from the Galle Face Green in Colombo on Thursday in view of the World Suicide Day. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

Union of Unemployed Higher National Diploma Holders staged a protest in Colombo today demanding the government to solve their unemployed situation.

A protest was staged yesterday in front of the Bank of Ceylon (BOC) building by a group of BOC interns over permanent recruitment of interns after two years of employment.

The Samurdhi Computer Assistants’ Association staged a protest in Colombo today demanding the government to reinstate them in their jobs which had been suspended.

Employees of the Regional Development Bank (RDB) today staged a protest at the ’Agitation Site’ in Colombo urging the President to take actions to secure their employments. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

A protest was staged today in front of the Bank of Ceylon (BOC) building by a group of BOC interns urging the authorities to limit the contact and training period to two years.

Much garbage was seen collected at the Kelaniya river estuary and civilians were seen in their attempts to clear out the garbage.

Senior Professor Sudantha Liyanage assumed duties as the Vice Chancellor of the Sri Jayawardenapura University at the Vice Chancellor’s Office amidst blessings of the Maha Sangha today. University Grants Commission Chairman Professor Sampath Amarat

A protest was staged today in front of the Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government Ministry by the National Center for Graduate urging authorities to expedite the recruitment of unemployed university graduates.

Many roads in Colombo suburbs were seen flooded due to heavy rains experienced last night. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Heavy traffic congestion was reported at Kalagedihena, Kandy road due to a container falling onto the road blocking access to the road.

Sri Lanka Air Force has captured photographs of the MT New Diamond crude oil tanker after the fires onboard had been controlled by the disaster management teams deployed.

A tree had fallen across the street at Green Path in Colombo 7 (Dr Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha) this morning causing minor traffic snarls. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

The Jathika Jana Balawegaya (SJB) today organized a protest against the proposed 20th Amendment to the Constitution in front of the statue of late Ven. Maduluwawe Sobitha Thera. SJB MPs including its leader Sajith Premadasa and a group of supporters

Ratnapura district Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Premalal Jayasekara alias “Choka Malli” took oaths as a Member of Parliament amidst protest of the Opposition MPs today.

Continuing its commitment to conserve the environment, the Sri Lanka Navy carried out several beach cleaning programmes in Northern, Southern and Eastern Naval Areas, during the past week. (Photo Courtesy - Sri Lanka Navy)

A group of children in Buttala was seen holding posters and placards protesting against the move to legalize cannabis.

Several roads in Ja Ela and Ganemulla were flooded due to heavy rains experienced yesterday. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

The All Ceylon Training Project Assistants Association staged a protest near the Presidential Secretariat yesterday demanding that they be re-employed after resettling their suspended appointments. Pix Damith Wickramasinghe

A group of school children were seen taking a boat from Battaramulla to reach their schools in Wellawatta. The boat service which was launched by the Sri Lanka Land Development Corporation (SLLDC) in collaboration with the SL Navy is popular among th

A Mini Cooper car parade was held in line with the grand opening of Street Food Promotion organised by the Grand Oriental Hotel, Colombo on Saturday. Antique Mini Cooper cars were driven across the Colombo city to celebrate the event. Pix Waruna Wann

SJB MP Mujibur Rahman and former Eastern Province Governor M.L.A.M. Hizbullah arrived at the Police Unit at PCoI on Easter Sunday Attacks to give statements. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Devotees were seen engaged in religious observances at the Sri Dalada Maligawa, Kandy adhering to health guidelines.

A tree had fallen on to the road in front of the Colombo University due to heavy rainfalls experienced last Sunday causing the road to be blocked. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

As the paddy harvesting season begins, farmers in Padaviya, Anuradhapura seen drying their paddy harvest by the roadside. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Vivaha Wedding Exhibition was launched at the BMICH yesterday under the patronage of President of Seva Vanitha Unit of Sri Lanka Army Sujeewa Nelson. Bridal dresses, hotels, hair dressing are showcased at the exhibition. The show will be held until S