President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the first and only Executive President produced from Ananda College, Colombo, yesterday declared open ‘Sath Mahala,’ the new seven-storey building of Ananda College.

The Navam Maha Perahera of the Gangarama Temple, Colombo will parade the streets tonight. Organisers are seen making finishing touches in preparation of the Perahera. Inside the temple, the monks are seen blessing the elephant ‘Ganga’ who would c

Former CEO of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena and wife Priyanka Niyomali Wijenayaka are seen escorted into the prison bus after they were remanded by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today. Pix by Pradeep Dilukshana

The grandnephew of S. Mahinda Thera of Tibet, Dr. T.R. Gyasto of Gangtok, visited the temple of Sri Sudharmaramaya Maha Bellana in Alubomulla on National Independence Day, to pay homage to his granduncle.

At least 83 sea turtle eggs, which have been recovered from the Galle Face beach a couple of weeks ago during a beach cleaning programme by the Navy, hatched and the hatchlings were released into the ocean yesterday. The cleaning programme was part o

The All Island Project Assistants Collective (AIPAC) staged a protest outside the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo today demanding the authorities to enforce their appointments at the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation. The protesters said they have bee

A Pirith chanting was held at Gangarama Temple in Colombo this evening to seek protection from the new Coronavirus infection spreading across the world. Gangaramaya resident monk Ven. Dr Kirinde Assaji Thera and other prelates invoked blessings and c

The Inter Higher National Diploma Students Federation staged a protest march in Colombo today demanding the authorities to ensure the right of HND students to further their education up to the degree level and to increase the amount of Mahapola Schol

In a bid to ease traffic congestion in Colombo caused by protests, a dedicated area has been allocated near the Presidential Secretariat and in close proximity to the Galle Face Green to conduct protests and demonstrations.

A group of activists gathered at the Borella roundabout last morning to express their disagreement with the government’s decision to sing the National Anthem in Sinhala only at the 72nd Independence Day celebration. The activists were seen singing

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa granted a General Amnesty for 512 prisoners to mark the Independence Day on February 4. A group of prisoners is seen leaving the Welikada Prison after they were granted pardon. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Sri Lanka Navy accorded a 25-Gun Salute to the Nation today at the Lighthouse premises in Colombo Fort to mark the 65th Independence Day.

The 72nd Independence Day celebration was held at the Independence Square in Colombo 07 today showcasing a military parade and a cultural pageant under the patronage of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and other dignitar

The Sri Lanka Airforce celebrated the 72nd anniversary of Sri Lanka’s independence this morning. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, Speaker Karu Jayasuriya, Colombo Mayoress Rosy Senanayake and several Parliamentarians attended a ceremony held at the Sri Dharmakeertyaramaya Temple in Polwatte, Kollupitiya to commemorate the 72nd Independence Da

Several roads in Pettah were seen deserted as people have returned to their homes outside of Colombo for Independence day celebrations. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

An exhibition organised by the Professionals’ National Front on international trade and features of a national trade policy, was launched at the Office of the Organisation of Professional Associations in Colombo by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yest

The bitter truth of the bond scam was held at the Public Library Auditorium in Colombo recently. The Member of the Political Bureau of the JVP and former Chairman of the COPE Committee Sunil Handunnetti participated

Pictures show the crew members who volunteered to operate the airline’s mission of mercy that brought back Sri Lankan students from Wuhan, China. Aircraft Technician Rumesh Pathiraja, Licensed Aircraft Engineer Lalitha Pathberiya, Chief Pilot Capta

Commander-in-Chief of Land Forces of the Russian Federation, General Oleg Salyukov is seen receiving a guard of honour when he arrived in the country today. He is a combat veteran with 45 years in service and decorated with orders and nine medals. Pi

The students of the Inter-University Science Faculty Students’ Action Committee (IUSFSC) staged a protest outside the Fort Railway Station in Colombo for the third day today urging the authorities to resolve their demands and to streamline the admi

The Sri Lankan security forces staged rehearsal today at the Independence Square in preparation for Independence Day celebrations. Pix by Nimalasiri Edirisinghe

SriLankan Airlines expresses its profound gratitude to its patriotic and loyal staff members who volunteered to operate Flight UL1423, the airline’s mission of mercy that brought back our students from Wuhan, China, on Saturday 1st February 2020.

The Pakistan Lifestyle Exhibition 2020, which features textile, cosmetics, footwear and other products, was launched at the BMICH on Friday by Minister Wimal Weerawansa and High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Major General (Rtd.) Muhammad Saad Khattak .

To commemorate India’s 71st Republic Day a special cultural concert ‘Divine Quartet’ featuring legendary maestros from India, Grammy winner Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt and Grammy-nominated Pandit Subhen Chatterjee enthralled the music lovers of C

A floral procession (Mal Perahera) organised by the differently-abled persons of the Suhada Home, a rehabilitation centre in Kotte, was held this evening at the Ganagarama Temple in Colombo. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Anita Dorai, a Singaporean philanthropist, pledged her support for ‘Wheels for Wheels’ initiative launched by the annual cycling challenge, ‘Around the Pearl.’ Wheels for Wheels initiative focuses on the well-being of those living with Cerebr

A special traffic plan would be implemented with effect from today until February 03 surrounding the areas of Independence Square in Colombo due to the rehearsal of the 72nd National Independence Day celebrations.

A Sathi Piritha was held at Gangarama Temple in Colombo last night to seek protection from the new Coronavirus infection spreading across the world. Agga Maha Pandita Kotugoda Dhammawasa Thera, Gangaramaya resident monk Ven. Dr. Kirinde Assaji Thera,