Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe participated in a ceremony to distribute land deeds to landless in Ampara yesterday. Ministers Gayantha Karunatilleke, Daya gamage and Deputy Minister Anoma Gamage were also present at the event.

Sri Lankan deer were seen roaming at Gal Oya Wildlife Park in the Moneragala District in recent times. These types of deer are commonly seen in Sri Lankan forest. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Dutch Ambassador Joanne Doornewaard is seen cycling back to the Embassy after a joint news conference with Colombo Mayor Rosy Senanayake today where they announced the CarfreeCMB programme to be held on July 14, 2019.

A mass rally organised by the National Movement against Wahabi extremism was held yesterday at the Ananda Samarakoon Open Air Theatre in Nugegoda. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

The 76th anniversary of the Communist Party of Sri Lanka was celebrated recently at the party’s Headquarters with the participation of party leaders.

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today officially launched Colombo’s newest international higher education college, at Shangri-La Hotel.

Former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando, who is undergoing treatment at the Colombo National Hospital (CNH), was transferred to the merchant ward of the Cardiology Unit at the CNH today.

A mass rally organised by the National Movement against Wahabi extremism was held today at the Ananda Samarakoon Open Air Theatre in Nugegoda. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe declared open a smart classroom at the National College of Education in Peradeniya today. Ministers Akila Viraj Kariyawasam and Lakshman Kiriella were also present at the event. The classroom was inaugurated as a p

Main Railway Stations around the country including Colombo Fort appeared to be deserted due to the strike action launched from last night by all the railway trade unions.

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe in conversation with Ministers Arjuna Ranatunga and Patali Champika Ranawaka at the launch of Colombo Light Rail yesterday. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Politicians Dr. Wickramabahu Karunaratne and Sirimasiri Hapuarachchi are seen in a pretext of executing a man at a protest in Fort yesterday demanding that the government stops the reintroduction of capital punishment. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

A new contingent of 61 Army personnel including 11officers under the phase six of the UN Mission of South Sudan (UNMISS), left this morning for South Sudan to serve in the SRIMED Level 2 Hospital in Bor, South Sudan. Pix by Army Media

Tens of thousands of tourists flocked to cities and towns across northern Chile to stake out spots in one of the world’s best locations to witness Tuesday’s total solar eclipse.

US Ambassador, Alaina B Teplitz and Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne were seen at the celebration held at the Hilton Hotel in line with the 243rd US National Day today. Several Ministers and Opposition MPs participated in the event. Pix by Pradeep P

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today handed over cheques to samurdhi lottery winners at Temple Trees.

These stunning photographs taken by active Royal Navy personnel have given a glimpse into the work of members of the armed forces. (Daily Mail)

An open forum organised by the National People’s Movement (NPM) was held yesterday at the New Town Hall in Colombo where the prevailing political culture was taken up for discussion.

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe declared open a new two-storeyed building at the Thanamalwila National School yesterday. Public Administration Minister Ranjith Madduma Bandara and Deputy Speaker Ananda Kumarasiri also participated in the event. P

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is seen talking to some children during the opening of Daliwa Maha Vidyalaya in Daliwa Moneragala yesterday.

The 15th Edition of My Wedding - Wedding Show series was held at the BMICH on Saturday (28).

North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump walk together south of the Military Demarcation Line that divides North and South Korea, after Trump briefly stepped over to the northern side, in the Joint Security Area (JSA) of Panmu

Commuters were seen travelling in a packed train this morning at the Kelaniya Railway Station. Only nine trains out of 48 were in operation.

A group of doctors, including Dr. Haritha Aluthge of GMOA, lodged a complaint at the Bribery Commission against Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne over incidents of alleged fraud and corruption which had taken place at the Health Ministry.

Budu Puth Suraksha, an insurance scheme designed by the Buddha Sasana and Religious Affairs Ministry for Buddhist monks, was launched by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe at Temple Trees recently.

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was seen enjoying a bus ride during the event of launching nine luxury buses purchased from China to various deports by the Sri Lanka Transport Board. Transport and Civil Aviation Minister Arjuna Ranatunga and Depu

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was seen participating in two selfies after declaring open the Arthur Dias Green Park and Railway Station Project in Panadura today. Megapolis and Western Development Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka, Digital Infr

National Peace Council Executive Director Jehan Perera hands over a document containing recommendations for transitional justice in Sri Lanka to Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe at the graduation event of the council today.

A new lubricant blending plant which is a joint venture between the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and Malaysia’s Hyrax Oil Sdn BHD was opened by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe at Muthurajawela on Monday. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana