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

Elephants that are to take part in the annual Duruthu Maha Perahara of the historical Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya in Kelaniya are seen being bathed ahead of the final day of the perahara today. The perahara pageant will also include traditional dancer

State Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage today lodged a complaint at the Police Headquarters against former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and UNP MP Ranjan Ramanayake who had allegedly conspired to kill him. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa made a sudden visit to the Colombo National Hospital this morning where he inspected the work at the hospital.

A public seminar on the present government was held at the Public Library in Colombo with the participation of JVP Leader Anura Dissanayake.

State Ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage, Vasudeva Nanayakkara and several other government MPs visited the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today to inquire about the ongoing investigations in relation to corru

The 11th Death Anniversary of the late Sunday Leader Editor Lasantha Wickrematunge was commemorated today with the participation of his family members, several politicians and civil activists.

Iran has fired more than a dozen ballistic missiles at two Iraqi bases housing American troops in a revenge attack for the U.S. drone strike that killed a top Iranian general. (Daily Mail)

A graphic has revealed the true extent bushfire devastation across Australia, as experts warn the worst is yet to come. (Daily Mail)

At least nine people were reportedly killed while many others injured when an SLTB bus fell down a precipice at the 6th Mile Post on the Passara-Madolsima Road this evening. Pix by Prasanna Padmasiri

UNP MP Ranjan Ramanayake, who was arrested yesterday, has been granted bail by the Nugegoda Magistrate Court this evening. Pix by Nisal Baduge

UNP Parliamentarian Ranjan Ramanayake was arrested by the police over possession of a pistol without a valid license at his Madiwela residence. Pix by Gayan Amarasekera

Vivaha 550, the bridal show and exhibition organised by the Event Media was launched at the BMICH in Colombo yesterday. The exhibition will be held on Saturday and Sunday as well from 10 am to 9 pm.

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and opposition leader Sajith Premadasa, who was also the main rival of Mr. Rajapaksa at the presidential election, were seen having a conversation in Parliament yesterday.

Four airmen were killed when an Air Force fixed-wing Y-12 aircraft crash-landed in Haputale this morning.

Dr. Jayantha Dharmadasa, who was appointed as National Film Corporation (NFC) Chairman assumed duties at NPC office today.

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa ceremoniously opened the fourth session of the Eighth Parliament this morning and was welcomed by Speaker Karu Jayasuriya

Army Commander Shavendra Silva assumed duties as Acting Chief of Defence Staff this morning at the Chief of Defense Staff office in BMICH.

Many celebrations were held to mark the dawn of New Year 2020 in the Colombo city. Colourful firework displays dominated the sky. Pix by Nisal Baduge, Waruna Wanniarachchi, Kushan Pathiraja and Damith Wickramasinghe

People are seen engaged in religious observances at the Gangaramaya Temple with dawn of the New Year 2020.

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Former State Pharmaceutical Corporation (SPC) Chairman Dr.Rumy Mohamed, who was remanded over white van case, is seen at courts. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

People in Colombo are seen today purchasing pots and fireworks in preparation for the New Year celebrations. Pix by Nisal Baduge

The dancing circle of Gothami Balika Vidyalaya presented ‘SANNI’19’ at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) this evening with the patronage of the chief guest veteran choreographer Rajini Selvanayagam and school princ

Swiss Embassy local staffer Garnier Banister Francis was released on bail by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today. She was released on two sureties of Rs.500,000 each. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

An island-wide beach clean-up project organised by the Sri Lanka Army in close coordination with the Marine Environmental Protection Authority (MEPA) was launched yesterday under the aegis of Army Commander Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva with mor

The initiative to carpet several by-roads in the Ragama area was launched under the patronage of State Minister of Rural Roads and other Infrastructure. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

At least 76 people have been killed by a vehicle bomb detonated during morning rush hour in Somalia’s capital.

The Adhitya Ayurveda Centre in Anuradhapura was declared open yesterday under the patronage of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa.