The military exercise ’Cormorant Strike X-2019’ organised by the Sri Lanka Army was concluded today at Kuchchveli in Trincomalee. Over 3,000 military personnel of the Army, Navy, Air Force and nearly 100 foreign military participants participated

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is pictured with CNN correspondent and popular television programme ‘Quest Means Business’ host Richard Quest at the ‘Future of Tourism’ summit held today in Colombo.

A large number of people were seen on Sunday attending the Colombo International Book Fair 2019 at the BMICH on Friday. The annual exhibition, organised by the Sri Lanka Book Publishers Association, will be held till September 29 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m

’Hold Me in Contempt’, a memoir authored by former Chief Justice Shirani A. Bandaranayake was launched at the Colombo International Book Fair, which was launched yesterday. The first copy of the book was presented to Sarasavi Publications Chief H

Maha Sangha of the three chapters held an ’Adhisthana Pooja’ near the Buddha statue at the Viharamahadevi Park yesterday requesting to offer the presidential candidacy to UNP Deputy Leader Sajith Premadasa.

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe who was the chief guest at the laying of the foundation stone to the new trilingual national school in Meerigama is seen engaged in conversation with Speaker Karu Jayasuriya at the ceremony.

The Colombo International Book Fair 2019 organised by the Sri Lanka Book Publishers Association was launched at the BMICH in Colombo today. The annual exhibition will be held till September 29 from 9 am to 9 pm. The organisers encouraged all visitors

A number of train services delayed this morning owing to a major signal failure that occurred at the Colombo Fort Railway Station causing public unrest. Images show commuters stranded at the various railway stations due to train delays. Pics by Nimal

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday launched the programme to develop Bombuwala Town and the construction of Nagoda- Thenuwana Road. The Prime Minister unveiled the plaque after laying the foundation stone to construct the Sunday School bu

Members of the Armed Forces who were disabled during the war staged a protest outside the Fort Railway Station demanding their disability allowance.

Former Navy Commander Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda (Rtd) and Air Chief Marshal Roshan Gunathilake (Rtd) were honoured to the ranks of Admiral of the Fleet and Marshal of the Air Force respectively by President Maithripala Sirisena today at a State In

A signature collection campaign was conducted by the Inter-University Students Federation (IUSF) outside the Fort Railway Station today against selling education via amendments to the 1978 University Act and promoting private universities.

President Maithripala Sirisena, Speaker Karu Jayasuriya, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, Member of Parliament in Rajya Sabha(India) Subramanian Swamy with the former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and former Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa at

The University Trade Union’s Alliance held a protest march in Colombo today urging the government to resolve several issues including their salary anomalies. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

SriLankan Airlines was honoured with a global accolade - the ’Best Marketing Innovation Award’ from the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) for its efforts to refresh the recovery of the island’s tourism industry in the aftermath of

Late President J R Jayewardene’s grandson Amrit Jayewardene garlands the statue of his grandfather to mark the latter’s 113th birth anniversary.

Sri Lanka Economic Summit (SLES) 2019, kicked off at Cinnamon Grand Colombo, today. The two-day event is themed around Recalibrating Sri Lanka’s Economic Trajectory Towards 2025, to guide Sri Lanka’s journey towards development and prosperity. Th

Sri Lanka High Commissioner in the UK Maneesha Gunasekera together with Pat Smith, a long-time British supporter of the London Buddhist Vihara, unveiled the portrait of Mary Foster Robinson, the largest single benefactress of Anagarika Dharmapala, fo

The investiture ceremony of the Junior Prefects for 2019/2012 of the Gothami Balika Vidyalaya - Colombo10, was held today with the participation of Principal Ms Subashini Dematagoda and junior prefect guild head teacher Mrs Kusum Wickramasingha. Pix

The Lotus Tower, the tallest tower in South Asia, was declared open by President Maithripala Sirisena today. The telecommunication tower which is 350 meters in height was constructed at a cost of $ 104.3 million with funding from the Government of Ch

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe arrived at the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) investigating corruption in the current administration this morning to give a statement.

The Lotus Tower - South Asia’s tallest tower will be declared opened by President Maithripala Sirisena with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa on Monday (16).

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe distributed appointment letters to Samurdhi officers at a special ceremony held at Temple Trees yesterday. Minister of Internal Affairs Vajira Abeywardene, Minister of Primary Industries and Social Empowerment Daya

Several roads in Colombo were flooded because of heavy rains experienced today. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

A large flock of Asian Openbills were seen flying away at the Mannar area

Devotees are seen engaged in religious observances at Gangaramaya Temple today to mark the Binara Poya Day. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

The summit of the working masses was held at Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium yesterday (12th) organised by the National Trade Union Center (NTUC).

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today declared open the new pavilion of Erukkampody Muslim College in Mannar and a classroom building to mark the school’s 75th anniversary. Industry & Commerce, Resettlement of Protracted Displaced Persons, Co-o

The premier international packaging, processing, printing & plastic exhibition in Sri Lanka, ‘LANKAPAK 2019’ was opened for the public on Wednesday at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH). Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s eldest son MP Namal Rajapaksa wedded Limini Weerasinghe today at the Carlton House in Tangalle.