A haul of swords and kris knives were recovered at a public well, adjacent to R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium in Maligawatte today. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

’1990 Suva Seriya’ today launched its new Emergency Dispatch Management (EDM) and the unique 1990 mobile app to enable faster dispatching and management of ambulance movements. The App was launched by the Parliamentarian Dr. Harsha De Silva. The

Members of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) today met with leaders of the Muslim community at the JVP headquarters in Pelawattha to discuss the prevailing situation of the country. Pix Damith Wickramasinghe

Security was tightened around the schools because of the uncertainties created in the country following the Easter Sunday terror attacks.

The St. Anthony’s church Kochchikade in Colombo partially opened today for worship even as security forces were rebuilding a shrine inside following the Easter suicide bombing. The pilgrims were allowed into the special area of the church for a 12-

The Kingsbury, one of the five-star hotels in Colombo that was attacked on Easter Sunday, has installed baggage and personnel scanners at its premises to ensure the safety of the hotel’s patrons. The hotel is also protected by state security. Pix

The Royal Thai Embassy in Colombo organized a ceremony to offer blessing and good wishes to His Majesty King Rama X on the auspicious occasion of the coronation at the residence of Chulamanee Chartsuwan, ambassador of the kingdom of Thailand to Sri L

midst series of measures being taken by authorities to ensure safety and security of the general public from another possible terrorist attack, Zahira College Colombo, a leading Muslim school in the country was seen putting up notices to all its staf

With an eerie air settling down on Colombo and the entire country following the Easter Bomb blasts, nothing could be what it seems to be now. With government schools set to start their second term today, the premises of all the schools were subjected

Sri Lankan navy personnel work on repairing the damaged facade of St. Anthony’s Shrine, where an explosion took place during mass on Easter Sunday, in Colombo. (Reuters)

A solidarity and unity rally against terrorism and for national unity was held this morning at the Independence Square with the participation of a large number of people. Pics by Samantha Perera

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday visited the Zion Church Batttoicloa which came under terrorist attack on Easter Sunday on April 21. The Premier discussed the church authorities on the various matters.

The new Sri Lanka’s kit for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019, was launched today.

Muslims today attended Friday prayers at the Red mosque in Colombo, amidst security after the deadly terror attacks.

Photographers have just one day left to get their entries submitted to the 2019 National Geographic Travel Photo Contest. But they will have to be of exceptional quality if they are to eclipse any of these recently entered images.

Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn has married his long-term consort and given her the title Queen Suthida just days before his coronation, in a surprise move. Photos show Suthida Vajiralongkorn na Ayudhya, a former Thai Airways flight attendant, laying o

Archbishop of Colombo, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith recently visited those who were injured following the Easter Sunday terror attack. The Cardinal is seen blessing the patients who are currently receiving treatments at the General Hospital Negombo.

A group of Civil Society Organisation (CSO) members met Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe at Temple Trees today to discuss the crisis the country is facing after the Easter Sunday attacks. Several members of the Buddhist Clergy and officers represe

The Ceylon Mercantile Industrial & General Workers’ Union (CMU) organized a May Day meeting in line with the International Workers’ Day which falls today.

The nine suicide bombers who were involved in the eight terror attacks across the country have been identified.

The Lanka Sama Samaja Party (LSSP) today celebrated the May Day by paying floral tribute at the Dr. N. M. Perera statue at Ayurveda Junction in Rajagiriya this morning. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

The National Trade Union Collective celebrates May Day at CSR auditorium in Maradana today. Leaders and members of trade unions were present at the event. Pix By Nisal Baduge

Former President R. Premadasa’s 26th death anniversary was commemorated in front of the Premadasa statue in Hulftsdorp this morning. President Maithripala Sirisena, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe and Speaker Karu Jayasuriya participated in the

The Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) staged a protest today in front of the Fort Railway station over several demands including the increase of salaries, suppressing of working class and also denouncing extremism. Party members are seen carrying placa

A May Day meeting organized by the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) was held at its headquarters at Pelawatte today under the patronage of JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayaka. All May Day rallies were cancelled following the Easter Sunday terror attac

The Galle Face Green, which is always lively, has become lonely as a result of Easter Sunday attacks on April 21. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Religious leaders and people are seen lighting candles in remembrance of the Easter Sunday victims at the Lake House yesterday.