UNP MP Ranjan Ramanayake is seen leaving the Nugegoda Magistrate’s court premises after he was further remanded.

The members of the All Ceylon Dengue Prevention Assistants’ Association staged a protest outside the Health Ministry in Colombo today demanding the authorities to make them permanent. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Concluding his official tour to Sri Lanka, the Chief of the Naval Staff of the Pakistan Navy, Admiral Zafar Mahood left the island this morning. During this tour, Admiral Zafar Mahood met with Prime Minister, Secretary Defence, Chief of Defence Staff

Sri Lankan media activists of the Free Media Movement were seen engaged in a silent protest by holding photos of killed and missing Sri Lankan journalists at the ‘Black January’ held at the Lipton Circus in Colombo yesterday.

Art Exhibition of Chathuranga Biyagama and several Bangladeshi artists was held yesterday at the Gallery FourLife, Colombo with the participation several guests including the Dean of University of the Visual and Performing Arts.

Several people in Colombo are seen wearing face masks as a precautionary measure to prevent being infected from new Coronavirus. Pix by Nisal Baduge and Kushan Pathiraja

The country’s top political figures embroiled in political rivalry, cut across party lines yesterday to attend the farewell party hosted by outgoing Indian High Commissioner Taranjit Singh Sandhu at India House in Colombo.Picture shows PM Mahinda R

The Sri Pada season traditionally commences from the full moon of December and ends on the full moon of April. During the season, a large number of pilgrims from different faiths climb the holy mountain and worship the Sri Pada at the top. Many devot

Thousands gathered to watch India’s Republic Day parade yesterday, with daredevil motorbike stunts, camel cavalry and pomp-filled marching delighting crowds in New Delhi. (Daily Mail)

Medical staff members walk next to patients waiting for medical attention at the Wuhan Red Cross Hospital in Wuhan. AFP

The ‘My Wedding 2020’ Exhibition organised by the CEC Events was launched at the BMICH on Friday. The exhibition which is a platform for many leading professionals in the wedding industry will be held on 25th & 26th Sunday as well. Live demonstra

An art exhibition by Harith and Sanjaya Ekneligoda, the sons of Prageeth Ekneligoda was held at the N.M Perera Centre today in remembrance of Prageeth Ekneligoda.

A protest organised by several lawyers was held outside the Colombo Fort Magistrate Court today over several demands including to lessen the undue influence of the Attorney General into the independence of the High Court.

Sri Lanka’s captain Dimuth Karunaratne shakes hans with Zimbabwe’s captain Sean Williams after Sri Lanka’s victory over Zimbabwe during the fifth day of the first Test cricket match between Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka at the Harare Sports Club in Ha

The Inter-University Bhikku Federation (IUBF) today staged a protest march from Galle Face Green to the President Secretariat demanding that the government abolish the MCC and SOFA agreements which they said, would surrender the country to the USA. P

A section of the Karadiyana garbage dump caught fire this morning. The Moratuwa Fire Department said that it deployed several fire trucks to douse the fire and bring the situation under control.

The Police Narcotic Bureau officers today nabbed three suspects with gold biscuits and gold jewellery worth more than Rs.50 million at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).

An Old Gramophone CD Stage Concert was held by the Gramophone Friends Organization at the Fort Railway Station.

A protest march organized by the Unemployed Union was launched from Colombo Fort to the Presidential Secretariat today urging authorities to resolve their unemployment issues

Sri Lankan athlete Anna-Marie Ondaatje won two gold medals and one silver medal at the Zurich Cup 2020; Switzerland’s first ever International Rhythmic Gymnastic Tour.

An online app to obtain fitness certificates for driving licences was launched yesterday on behalf of the National Transports Medical Institute (NTMI) by Power, Energy and Commuter Transport Management Minister Mahinda Amaraweera to ease congestion a

The Twin Cultural Show organized by the Sri Lanka Twins Association was held yesterday under the patronage of Prime Minster Mahinda Rajapaksa.

The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Airavat arrived at the port of Colombo yesterday and she was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa called on Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith at the Archbishop’s House in Colombo today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

The Yala National Park confirmed that the majestic tusker known as Gemunu in the Yala sanctuary had lost its remaining tusk following a tussle with another tusker known as ’’Nandimithra’’, who is known to be a frequent visitor to Yala origina

Students who got through the 2019 Grade Five Scholarship examination with flying colours were welcomed in the Grade six of the Gothami Balika Vidyalaya, Colombo. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa participated in a public meeting in Biyagama yesterday where he said that he would form a new alliance but would not divide UNP. UNP MP and Biyagama Organizer Ruwan Wijewardene organized the meeting.Pix by Pradeep P

The elite Special Forces (SF) of the Army, honoured with award of the Presidential ’Ranaparashuwa’ (Hatchet) and Regimental ’Ranaparashuwa’ (Hatchet) identical to presidential Colours or Regimental Colours marked their 23rd anniversary yester

Edex Expo 2020, the education exhibition and job fair organised by Royal College, Colombo was launched at the BMICH yesterday under the patronage of Principal B.A. Abeyratne and French Ambassador Eric Lavertu. The exhibition will be held today and to

Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne is seen at the Colombo High Court, who arrived at the court over a revision application filed by the Attorney General (AG) against the order of the Chief Magistrate granting bail to Mr. Senaratne.