75th birthday of Chief Sangha Nayaka Ven. Banagala Upatissa Thera

President Inaugurates FACETS Sri Lanka

The 31st edition of “FACETS Sri Lanka - 2025 International Gem and Jewellery Exhibition” was inaugurated today (January 4) by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Cinnamon Grand, Colombo.

Colombo Education Fair...

The Colombo Education Fair, featuring a wide range of local and international educational institutions, commenced today (03) at the BMICH. Aimed at students who have completed their General and Advanced Level examinations and are seeking higher education opportunities, the event offers valuable guidance on university options. The fair will remain open for three days, concluding on Sunday, the 5th. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

First wedding fair of the year launched...

The first wedding fair of the year opened today at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo. This event offers a fantastic opportunity to find all the goods and services needed for weddings under one roof. The exhibition will be open until December 5, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel.

Back to school

Ahead of start of third school term...

New Year's Eve

Seek blessings for new year

Use education to serve country

Happy New Year 2025

General Shavendra Silva receives ceremonial farewell

The outgoing Chief of Defence Staff General Shavendra Silva was given a ceremonial guard of honour by tri-forces yesterday at the BMICH premises. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Preparing for New Year

A Night of Joy and Light

New Army, Navy commanders appointed

President Anura Kumar Dissanayake has appointed Major General Lasantha Rodrigo as the new Commander of the Army and Rear Admiral Kanchnna Banagoda as the new Commander of the Navy.

Media Handbook launch...

‘Lankadeepa’ wins Most Popular Newspaper award

Year-end shopping carnival

Election of Mahara Multi-Purpose Corporative Society held

Fight against mosquito breeding...

Public Health Inspectors of Colombo Municipal Council spray disinfectants to prevent mosquito breeding in the residential areas of the city as Sri Lanka marks the International Day for Global Pandemic Preparedness. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Trains now...

End of a Golden Era...

The final rites of veteran singer Priya Suriyasena were held at the Borella cemetery today with the participation of a large number of people including fellow singers.

Marking 160 years since the first train service

Final respects to Priya...

5th Global Scout Kitchen Jamboree held

Cardinal participates in Christmas celebrations

Released under special state pardon

Cardinal leads Christmas service in Ja Ela

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith led the Christmas service at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Ja Ela today. A large crowd attended the midnight service. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Christmas decorations in Colombo

Stop genocide in Palestine

Kithusara Group staged a protest against the alleged Holocaust of Palestinian nationals in Gaza in front of the UN Headquarters in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on December 24, 2024. The priests and nuns who participated in the protest also held a candlelight procession toward the Palestine Embassy in Colombo. They stated that the world will not have peace without peace and normalcy in Palestine, the homeland of Jesus. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Christmas crib preparation