Ambassador of Switzerland in Sri Lanka, Hanspeter Mock, called on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat this morning. Pix by President’s Media

Pakistan’s Test against Sri Lanka, their first at home since the attack against the same visitors in 2009, ended in a draw yesterday after being badly affected by the weather.

Sri Lanka has won the Asia Rugby U-19 Division 1 Championship and promotion to the Asia Rugby U-19 Championship in 2020.

Jamaica’s Toni-Ann Singh was crowned Miss World on Saturday.

A series of religious observances held today at the Gangarama Temple in Hunupitiya to mark the 76th birthday of the Gangarama Temple’s Chief Incumbent and Chief Sanghanayake of the Colombo Nava Korale the Ven. Galboda Gnanissara Thera (Podi Hamudur

An art and craft exhibition organised by the disabled soldiers was launched at the Aesthetic University’s J.D.A. Perera Art Gallery on Thursday. The exhibition showcases the talents of the injured war heroes. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

The 13th South Asian Games winners of the Sri Lanka Army were felicitated during a ceremony held yesterday at the Army Headquarters under the patronage of Army Commander Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva. The army team won 85 medals. The army comman

Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SEA) launched solar-powered three-wheelers for the first time in Sri Lanka assisted by the Korean Government at BMICH today.

A group of envoys representing member countries of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) called on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat today.

We Sri Lankans are not known to heed warnings or to follow simple instructions. This is clearly evident from what is happening along the Wellawata Beach these days when people visit the place to take a glimpse of the marooned seal that is resting amo

Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshi Mitsu, who is in Sri Lanka, today met Foreign Affairs Minister Dinesh Gunawardane at the ministry. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

The Sri Lankan team which participated in 13th South Asian Games held in Kathmandu, Nepal, arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last night. Sri Lanka placed 3rd with 40 gold medals, 82 silver medals and 128 bronze medals, bringing

Sri Pada Pilgrim Season commenced on the auspicious time this morning with the dawn of the Unduwap Full Moon Poya Day. Pix by Ranjith Rajapakse

Devotees are seen taking part in religious activities at the Gangaramaya and Kelaniya temples in Colombo to mark the Unduvap Poya Day this morning. Pix by Nisal Baduge and Pradeep Pathirana

The 20th Edition of the ’Journalism Awards for Excellence 2018 ‘Awards Night’ was held at the Mount Lavinia Hotel this evening. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Angampora is one of the oldest and traditional forms of martial arts of Sri Lanka descending from ancient times. However, Angampora was discontinued when Britishers banned it in 1818. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Caroline Jurie, who was crowned as Mrs. World 2020 at the World Pageant held in Las Vegas, United States, arrived at the Katunayake Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning.

A seal which had marooned due to sea currents and washed ashore in Sri Lanka has become a sensation among the citizens. Many people thronged near the coast in Wellawatta today to take a glimpse of the stranded mammal. The seal was seen resting among

A wall of the Dutch era building that is situated within the Galle Fort has collapsed last night. The wall was part of the Old Post Office.

The 269 hectare of land of the Colombo Port City officially declared a part of Sri Lanka during an event yesterday evening. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa graced the occasion with the Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Cheng Xueyuan.

Caroline Jurie from Sri Lanka has been crowned as Mrs. World 2020 at the World Pageant held in Las Vegas, United States.

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday held a discussion with Buddhist monks, officials of the Buddha Sasana Ministry and the Gampaha District Secretariat regarding the forthcoming historical Duruthu Perahera of Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya.

Former President Maithripala Sirisena today called on Chinese Ambassador Cheng Xueyuan where the Chinese Ambassador has wished former President on his future endeavours.

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith is seen arriving at the BMICH to give a statement to the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) on the Easter Sunday attack. Pix Damith Wickramasinghe

A massive operation was launched by the army to facilitate the GCE O/L candidates in Kilinochchi who were worst-affected by the torrential rains this morning.Pix by Army Media

More than half a million hermit crabs have died after being trapped in plastic bottles and other rubbish on two remote islands. The number killed is equivalent to one to two crabs per square metre of beach – a significant percentage of the populati

The up-country train services came to a standstill since last night due to an earth slip between Diyatalawa and Bandarawela. Pix by Nishantha Kumara

Several roads in the Colombo city and suburbs were flooded due to heavy rains in Colombo this afternoon. The road near Colombo Public Library, tennis courts, Sir Marcus Fernando Mawatha and around Viharamahadevi Park was underwater. Heavy traffic was

Seen here is a youth painting in one of the underground tunnels at the Central Bus Stand in the Badulla Town and in front of the Uva Province Governor’s office. The paintings show the historical and cultural importance of the Uva Province. The proj

Daily Mirror sports Journalist Mohammed Shamil Amit was recognised last night with a Lifetime Award for Journalism (Print) at the Sri Lanka Cricket Awards 2019 held at Water’s Edge. He has been an integral part of Daily Mirror’s cricket coverage