Health officers fumigating buses at the Central Bus stand Pettah yesterday as per the decision taken by the government to prevent the spread of COVID – 19 in the country. Sri Lanka confirmed 28 cases in the country while nearly 6000 had died of the

Several State and privates institutes and centres in the Colombo City seen taking precautionary measures to avoid the spread of Covid-19. The picture shows an individual being inspected at the entrance of the World Trade Centre. Pix by Pradeep Dilruk

Several places in the Colombo area were seen deserted due to the fears of the prevailing Covid-19 in the country.

Sri Lanka Navy, in collaboration with the Suwaseriya Ambulance Service, Firefighting Unit of Colombo harbour, Harbour Health Service and doctors from National Quarantine Unit conducted a drill at the harbour yesterday to rehearse Standard Operational

A protest was staged by parents, university students and many other citizens at the Agitation Site near the Presidential Secretariat yesterday against university ragging.

Long queues were seen at fuel stations in Colombo and its suburbs today due to the fear of COVID-19 among people. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Former Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake and other suspects of Central Bank bond scam appeared in the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today.

A bus plying from Colombo to Galle on the Southern Expressway (E-01) caught fire between Kottawa and Kahathuduwa Interchanges at the 3.6-milepost this morning. (Pix by Bimal Shyamal)

Three USAF B-2 stealth bombers landed in Britain today as they continued to conduct military drills in NATO airspace amid heightened tensions with Russia. (Daily Mail)

An awareness programme on COVID-19 is underway for the staff members of Ministries, Departments and Corporations and the first in the series was held at the Presidential Secretariat today. Pix by President’s Media Division

Researchers have found the resting place of a World War II submarine wreck 11,000 feet below the surface. (Daily Mail)

Students and old boys of St. Thomas’ College and Royal College took to the streets of Colombo for the annual pre-match cycle and vehicle parade. The Thomian parade began outside S. Thomas’Preparatory School Kollupitiya, while the Royal College pa

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday signed nomination papers at the Wijerama Residence in the presence of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and former President Maithripala Sirisena to contest the upcoming Parliamentary Elections from the Kurunegal

An advocacy event to promote representation of women in the upcoming parliamentary elections organized by the Gender and Elections Working Group (GEWG) was held at Taj Samudra hotel today with the participation of representatives of GEWG and other ic

Kenya’s only female white giraffe and her calf have been killed by poachers on Tuesday, in a major blow for the rare animals found nowhere else in the world, conservationists said.

The election campaign of ex-UNP MP Hirunika Premachadra was kicked off yesterday with Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa and former Ministers Patali Champika Ranawaka and Harsha de Silva gracing the occasion.

Chief of Defence Staff and Army Commander Shavendra Silva said the tri-services once again shouldering the national responsibility of containing any possible transmission of deadly ’Covid-19’ (Corona virus) in the country.

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa today declared open the SJB headquarters in Ethul Kotte. SJB General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara, former MP Gayantha Karunatileke, JHU Leader Patali Champika Ranawaka and former MP Chandr

Devotees are seen engaged in religious activities at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo to mark the Medin Poya Day, this morning. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

The Sri Lanka Army Commando Regiment which celebrates 40 years of exemplary service to the nation held a military display to commemorate this significant milestone yesterday at the Galle Face Green. The display was held under the patronage of the Arm

Devotees are seen in their numbers at the historical Kiri Vehera Temple in Kataragama today to celebrate Medin full moon Poya day.

English skipper Joe Root and Jos Buttler hit half centuries before England were bowled out for 316 at close on day one in their three day encounter against Sri Lanka Cricket XI at Katunayake on Saturday.

The St. Anthony’s Church Feast of Kachchathivu island was held yesterday with the participation of a large number of Catholics from Sri Lanka and South India. This year’s feast marked the fourth of its kind conducted upon the completion of new ch

The Royal Australian Navy ship HMAS Parramatta arrived at the Colombo port yesterday on a goodwill visit, the Navy said.

At least four students were injured when a van participating in a Big Match vehicle parade skidded off the road in Matara this morning, police said. Students from Matara Rahula College were traveling in the vehicle at the time of the accident. One st

Sri Lanka limped their way to 155 for 6 on a good track in Pallekele, as West Indies put in a strong collective bowling effort.

Thai exhibition and fair featuring several top Thai brands in Sri Lanka was launched at the BMICH yesterday and will be held until Sunday (08). Visitors can experience the exhibition free of charge.

The 11th edition of the Medicare 2020 was launched at the BMICH yesterday under the patronage of Minister Nimal Siripala De Silva. The healthcare exhibition was organised by the Medicare organizing committee in collaboration with specialist medical a

During a media tour at the Norochcholai coal power plant, power plant manager Indrasiri Gallage said a new 300 megawatt coal power plant will be built as an extension to the existing power plant.

The Colombo Municipal Council in collaboration with the National Building Research Organization launched a joint programme to monitor ambient air quality within city of Colombo and its outskirts by installing a machine worth Rs.45 million in the CMC