Sri Lanka Bank Employees Union staged a protest in Colombo yesterday over several demands pertaining to Sanasa Development Bank.

An event organized by the People’s Pioneer Artists was held yesterday at the Solis Hotel in Pitakotte with the participation of JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake and a group of artistes. Pic by Kushan Pathiraja

Samagi Tharuna Balawegaya, the youth wing of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), lodged a complaint with the Police Headquarters against the demolition of Buwanekaba Rajasabha Mandapa in Kurunegala. The President of the youth wing, Mayantha Dissanayake

An environmental fair jointly organised by the Sri Jayawardenapura Municipal Council Health Division and the Waste Management Authority with the objective of eradicating the dengue epidemic was held at Nugegoda Kattiya Junction on Sunday. Recyclable

Somadasa Abeywickrama is seen presenting the first copy of his book ‘Totagamuwe Gunwaradene Wickremesinghe Parapura’ to former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe at the launch of the book. The book is based on Mr. Wickremesinghe’s ancestors. P

Devotees were seen engaging in religious observances at the Kiri Vehera, Katharagama

A seven-year old female leopard trapped in a snare died at Mapakanda in Nawalapitiya today (20), the wildlife officials of Nallathanniya said. Wildlife Officer Prabhash Karunathilake said the Nawalapitiya Magistrate’s Court has been informed of the

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara hands over a copy of the party’s manifesto which was launched today to party Leader sajith Premadasa at party headquarters today. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

All four lanes of the Southern Expressway (E01) between Imaduwa and Pinnaduwa interchanges were seen blocked due to a minor landslide resulted by heavy rainfall last night. This caused heavy traffic congestion from Imaduwa to Pinnaduwa today morning.

Several roads in Colombo city are seen affected with minor floods due to torrential rain showers this morning.

The Galle Face Green was seen crowded after the release of lockdown restrictions.

Health officials were seen performing PCR tests in the Kataragama area. They were seen using some extra precautionary methods when conducting PCR tests on people.

It has been decided to provide extra protection to polling stations on election day with cardboard cubicles being fixed with transparent screens covering the front portion with polythene. A representative of the company which had produced them is see

Political party representatives today held a discussion with elections commission officials at the Election Secretariat regarding the matters pertaining to the election. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe is seen launching the UNP manifesto online using modern technology at party headquarters Sirikotha today. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe.

All security personnel cast their postal votes for the General Elections 2020 across the island today. Airforce personnel are pictured in queues at the Air force head quarters grounds in Colombo to caste their votes. Police personnel are seen casting

Police fired tear gas to disperse a group of residents who acted violently at the Angulana Police station and pelted stones in protest of the recent death of a fisherman

A health team of Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) today carried out PCR tests on a selected group of residents in Modara.

Japan supplied Sri Lanka health authorities with US$1 million of essential medical equipment to address Covid-19 outbreak.

The High Commissioner of Pakistan, Maj. Gen. (Retd) Muhammad Saad Khattak met with Mr. Lasitha Gunaratne, President of Sri Lanka Rugby, at Old Sports Ministry Complex Colombo, on July 24, 2020.

The Civil Society and Trade Unions Collective staged a protest outside the Fort Railway Station yesterday urging the government to prevent curtailing concessions given to the public. The protesters urged the government to reduce prices of essential i

Health officers seen conducting PCR tests on some 50 relatives and close associates of the Kandakadu Rehabilitation Centre inmates at Magazine Road in Borella. The Health staff were led by Dr. Dinu Gamage.

Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe arrives wearing extra protective gear, as prescribed by the health authorities, to participate in an election rally in Mount Lavinia yesterday. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Alaina B. Teplitz, is taking a selfie with a group of students and lifesavers after donating rescue boat engines and other lifesaving equipment to the Sri Lanka Life Saving. The donation was made to contribute to efforts t

The peak of the Sri Pada Mountain was seen from Colombo last morning. Pix by Nisal Baduge

The health sector employees were seeing casting their postal voting for the 2020 general election adhering to the health guidelines.

West Indies’ Jason Holder and West Indies’ John Campbell celebrate after West Indies win the test match on the fifth day of the first Test cricket match between England and the West Indies at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton, southwest England on Ju

“PARAPURA” Youth campaign lead by the United Nations Party (UNP) was launched today at the platform at Solis hall under the patronage of Party Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe.

UNP Colombo District Candidates Binara Jayawardena, Titus Perera and Ravi Karunanayake were seen in conversation with Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe at an election meeting in Kirulapone yesterday.