Tear gas, water cannons used to disperse uni students

The police fired tear gas and used water cannons to disperse the protesting university students in Kelaniya today who were protesting against the incumbent government. The protesters demanded the release of protesters arrested under the Prevention of Terrorism Act during the Aragalaya at the Galle Face. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Dry rations for elders

On the occasion of World Elders Day, Ragama 181b Thewatta Grama Niladari Seva Piyasa distributed dry food packs for low-income elderly citizens in the area. The event held at the Lourdes stadium in Ragama. Pix Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Give us modern houses with deeds

Several estate workers today staged a protest in front of the Fort Railways Station, demanding the government to demolish their 150-year-old line rooms and provide modern houses with deeds. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Forerunner to upcoming 73rd Army Anniversary

As part of the upcoming 73rd Army Anniversary and Army Day (October 10), a special service was held at All Saints’ Church in Borella today. Commander of the Army Lt. Gen. Vikum Liyanage was the chief guest and senior officers and fellow officers were invited by Army Christian Solidarity that participated in this event with a group of people. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Ceremony to mark children’s day

A ceremony held today in Ragama in view of the world children’s and elders’ day. The event was held at the 181B Grama Niladhari division. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Last respects...

Remains of Award-winning Actor Dharshan Dharmaraj was brought to a private funeral parlour in Borella for the public to pay their last respects. A number of artistes paid their tributes to the late actor. Final rites are to be performed on Wednesday at the actor’s residence in Rakwana. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

J’pura uni students’ protest

The Students’ Association of Sri Jayewardena University today held a protest in front of the external degrees and extension courses unit of the university demanding that the Mahapola funds be increased, the residential facilities be increased, and the government’s suppression should be stopped forthwith. Pix Nimalsiri Edirisinghe.

Saraswati Pooja at Mayurapathi Kovil

The Saraswati Pooja was held yesterday at Mayurapathi Sri Badrakali Amman Kovil, Colombo 6. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Protest against sky rocketing utility bills

A protest followed by fire dancing organized by the ’’ Diyatha Api Aragale’’ was held on Sunday, against the increased utility bills, at the Battaramulla Diyatha Uyana. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Navy rescues 38 local tourists aboard distressed trawler

Sri Lanka Navy sprang into action to rescue 38 persons aboard a distressed trawler, while it was carrying the group of local tourists from Kalpitiya to Baththalangunduwa yesterday. The trawler was in desperate situation following a leakage of sea water into the craft. (Pix by Navy Media)

Stamps, currencies, coins exhibition

Sales and exhibition of stamps, currencies and coins will be held at the public library lobby in Colombo until Sunday (October 2). Ceylon’s and Sri Lanka’s mint and used stamps, first day covers, souvenir sheets, stamps and postal stamps, currency notes, coins and many more are on display at the lobby. The exhibition is conducted by the Sri Lanka Independent Philatelic Association. Pix by Kushan Pathira

AGM of Chamber of Medical Devices

Annual General Meeting of Sri Lanka Chamber of Medical Devices Industry for 2022/23 was held at the Hilton Hotel Colombo yesterday. Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella participated in the event. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Children’s Day celebration on full swing....

The World Children’s Day celebration held at the Sri Sangamiththa Girl’s School, Colombo 10. Several stage performances added colour to the event and the celebration was well attended by teachers and children of the school. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

5th Installation of President & Board of Directors of Rotary Club

The Rotary Club of Colombo Heritage hold 5th Installation Ceremony of the President and Board of Directors at a gala event at the Grand Ballroom of Movenpick Hotel. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

SJB members protest in Colombo

Several members of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) of Colombo Central staged a protest last evening, demanding the government address several needs including lowering the prices of fuel and essential commodities and stop robbing. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Ban, stop satanic cult

Christian youth league today staged a protest calling for the authorities to ban and stop satanic cult in Sri Lanka. The protest was held in front of Baptist Church Lipton circus. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Subramanian Swamy at IRC

Senior BJP leader Dr Subramanian Swamy graced the inauguration ceremony of the 15th International Research Conference (IRC) which is organized by the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU).

Against suppression of trade union officers

A protest was held in front of the Kolonnawa oil installation against the suppression of trade union officers attached to the Kolonnawa refinery. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Protest against Iranian govt.

A person was seen protesting in front of the Iranian Embassy, Colombo over the death of a 22-year-old woman named Masha Amini in a hospital in Iran. She was arrested by the morality police due to the way she covered (Hijab). Since her death, people have been unable to bear such brutal behaviour by the Iranian government. People started protesting over the arrest of the woman. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

MR celebrates Navarathri Festival

The Navarathri Pooja was held under the patronage of Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa at his official residence on Wednesday night. Dr. Subramanian Swamy, former Indian Cabinet Minister & former Member of Rajya Sabha of the Parliament of India was also present at the pooja celebration.

Defence top brass pays courtesy calls on Acting Defence Minister

Navy Commander Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, Air Force Commander Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana and the SLCG Director General Rear Admiral Anura Ekanayake paid courtesy calls on Acting Defence Minister Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at the State Ministry of Defence today.

Inedible coconut oil in market

The All Ceylon Traditional Coconut Oil Manufacturers Association (ACTCOMA) staged a silent protest in the vicinity of the Public Library claiming that coconut oil which is unfit for human consumption had come into the local market and resulted in a collapse of local coconut oil industry. By Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Demanding allowance...

Health Services Trade Union Collective staged a protest outside the National Hospital, Colombo demanding an allownace to meet the high cost of living. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Kajeemawatta Flats after fire

Pictured here is the Kajeemawatta Flats in Thotalanga, Grandpass which caught fire yesterday. Pix by Nisal Baduge

ISS monitoring marvel...

The hurricane was pictured from the International Space Station (ISS) yesterday as the storm was just south of Cuba gaining strength and heading towards Florida.

Kandy gets facelift...

US Envoy to Sri Lanka Julie Chung yesterday visited the Temple of the Tooth and the old Kandyan Kings’ Palace in view of World Tourism Day. Through the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation, the US Embassy in Colombo is helping to restore sections of the old palace, with a view to give the monumental building a facelift.

Celebrating World Tourism Day....

On the occasion of world tourism day, and with the aim of promoting travellers, the National Museum Department organized a special program with the participation of foreign travellers under the patronage of Museum Director General Sanuja Kasturiarachchi. Pix Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

World Tourism Day at the SLTDA

In line with World Tourism Day, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) organized an event in Colombo. Local officials in the tourism sector graced the occasion together with the UNICEF Sri Lanka Representative Christian Skoog. The theme for this year is ’’Rethinking Tourism’. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Withdraw HSZ declaration

A group of lawyers today staged a protest in front of Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court urging the President to immediately withdraw the order issued declaring several areas of the Colombo city as High-Security Zones (HSZ). Pix by Nisal Baduge

Let’s keep our beaches pollution-free

C.W. Mackie PLC today organised a beach cleaning campaign under the theme ’Beach Cleaning Day’. The cleaning campaign was initiated from the Mt. Lavinia beach with the collaboration of environmental protection organisations ’Clean Ocean Force,’ ’Wana Arana’, also the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA), the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) and Sri Lanka Police. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana