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.

Transport Service Management Minister Mahinda Amaraweera was engaged in an inspection tour around the Dematagoda railway yard today.

A group of UNP MPs including Harsha De Silva, Harin Fernando, Nalin Bandara Jayamaha, Ajith P Perera and J.C. Alawathuwala took part in a news briefing held at Opposition Leader’s office where they said they were hopeful that Mr. Wickremesinghe wou

A group of students of the Inter-University Students Federation (IUSF) staged a protest outside the Higher Education Ministry against the suspension of the students’ union of the Ruhuna University.

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday made an inspection visit to the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). The President’s office said, “the President took a review trip on operation, facilities and passenger services and met the officers a

Two helicopter owned by a private company were seen at the car park of the Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo.

The Polymath college in Nawinna, Maharagama today welcomed their new students for grade one by organising an event named ‘Grow With Me’. The objective of the programme is to get these children to grow a plant. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

The final rites of Award-winning artist Jayalath Manorathna was held this evening at the Boralesgamuwa public cemetery. The cremation of the late artist was performed in the presence of a distinguished gathering including artists, actresses and acto

Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa engages in religious observances at Thai Pongal celebration held at the Opposition Leader’s office in Colombo this evening. Member of Parliament Mano Ganesan, Mrs. Janani Premadasa and Mrs. Hema Premadasa w

An Adhishtana Bodhi Pooja organised by Sri Lanka Army was held last Tuesday at Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya by Chief Incumbent Ven. Dr. Kollupitiye Mahinda Sangharakkitha Nayaka Thera to invoke blessings on Australian bushfire victims and all those wh

Hindu people were seen engaged in religious observances in line with the Thai Pongal harvest festival, which falls today. The Tamil festival of Thai Pongal is a thanksgiving festival celebrating a successful harvest. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

A group of environmentalists staged a protest outside the Wildlife Department today against the move to distribute weapons to tame wild elephants.

UNP MP Ranjan Ramanayake was seen leaving his residence after he was arrested by Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) officers today.

Foreign Affairs Minister of Russia, Sergey Lavrov met with Sri Lankan Foreign Relations Minister Dinesh Gunawardane at the Foreign Affairs Ministry in Colombo today. They also took part in a joint news briefing. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister Wang Yi called on Foreign Relations Minister Dinesh Gunawardane at the Foreign Relations Ministry in Colombo today. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

The Hindus turned out in numbers today to purchase goods from shops at Pettah to celebrate the Thai Pongal festival which falls tomorrow. Pix by Nisal Baduge

The body of veteran actor and dramatist Jayalath Manorathna is currently lying at his residence. His loved ones were seen paying last respect to Mr Manorathna.

A phreatic explosion from the Taal volcano is seen from the town of Tagaytay in Cavite province, southwest of Manila, on January 12. AFP

46 Sri Lanka Navy’s Marines passed out at the Marine Battalion Headquarters in Sampur, Trincomalee, recently.

Rain overnight brought Dubai to a virtual standstill on Saturday morning as major roads were waterlogged, flights were delayed as roads around the airport faced severe congestions, and numerous vehicles stalled in flooded streets. Pics courtesy Gulf

General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, held its General Convocation 2019 on yesterday (08) and today (09) at the BMICH under the patronage of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. The KDU witnessed the crowning moment of achievement of the students

India defeated Sri Lanka by 78 runs in the third Twenty20 International in Pune on Friday to clinch the three-match series 2-0. Navdeep Saini picked up three wickets while Washington Sundar and Shardul Thakur picked up two wickets apiece to bowl out

Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa, assumed duties today followed by religious observances held to commemorate Duruthu Poya at his office in Marcus Fernando Mawatha in Colombo 7. Venerable Dr. Kirinde Assaji Thera of Gangarama Temple held the

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

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa was seen placing the relic casket on the tusker before commencing the final Randoli Perahera of the Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara’s Duruthu Perahera. Pix by Bisal Baduge

A ceremony organised by the Colombo North Hindu Paripalana Sangam and Sir P. Arunachalam Trust to commemorate the 96th death anniversary of Sir Ponnambalam Arunachalam was held at the Presidential Secretariat premises yesterday. Chief Guest Acting So

The students of the Inter University Students Federation (IUSF) staged a protest outside the Presidential Secretariat urging the government to resolve six of their demands including issues pertaining to Mahapola scholarship. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

The Gothami Balika Vidyalaya, Colombo today won the first place of the School Annual Reports Competition, which was organized by the Ministry of Education and AAT Education Institute.

A sport hostel was declared open today (09) at Colombo R. Premadasa international Cricket stadium under the patronage of legendary cricketer Kumar Sangakkara. Being equipped with modern facilities and air condition, this sport hostel can accommodate