State of investigative journalism in Sri Lanka.
A forum was held in Colombo to commemorate the 10th death anniversary of journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge. The forum focused on the state of investigative...
At one place but not one goal
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa, opposition leader R. Sampanthan, Secretary to the Ministry of Defense Kapila Waidyaratne, Ministers, the Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka...
International Day of Yoga celebrated in Sri Lanka
President Maithripala Sirisena and thousands of yoga enthusiasts celebrated International Day of Yoga at Independence Square in Colombo today.
Taranjit Singh Sandhu, the High Commissioner of India, welcomed President at...
Muslims in Sri Lanka celebrate Eid festival
Muslims in Sri Lanka today (Saturday) celebrated the Eid festival, the end of the month of fasting. Hundreds of Muslims gathered at Galle Face in...
Iran and Sri Lanka cement relationship
President Maithripala Sirisena and the President of Iran Hassan Rouhani held talks today while President Sirisena was in Iran on a two day state...
Celebrating the traditional New Year
A pot of milk boils at a hotel in Bandarawela as Sri Lankans celebrated the traditional Sinhala and Tamil New Year on Saturday, April...
Sri Lanka decides: 2018 Local Government elections
The Local Government (LG) elections, seen as an unofficial referendum on the performance of the unity Government so far, was held today.
Pictures by Lalith...
Prince Edward and Countess of Wessex in Sri Lanka
Photographic moments during the visit to Sri Lanka by Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, and the Countess of Wessex.
Their five day visit focused on...
Prime Minister takes part in Thai Pongal festivities
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe took part in prayers held at the Lord Shiva Hindu Temple in Kotahene today to celebrate Thai Pongal.
Pictures courtesy Prime Minister's...
Bohra Community in Sri Lanka celebrate Leader’s birthday
The Bohra Community in Sri Lanka held a colourful procession in Bambalapitiya on Saturday night to celebrate the birthday of its Spiritual Leader Dr...
The World rings in 2018
The New Year has officially begun, as midnight passed in Samoa, Tonga and Christmas Island/Kiribati, the first places in the world to welcome in...
Sri Lanka and China in the eyes of photographers
An exhibition to mark 60 years of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and China was opened today in Colombo.
Titled 'Sri Lanka and China in...
Mock rescue operation at Kebithigollewa
The Army-pioneered mock Exercise 'Cormorant Strike VIII - 2017’ saw one of its most exciting accomplishments, a mock rescue operation in Kebithigollewa, Trincomalee.
The final...
Dayasiri Jayasekera flexing his muscles
Blue Mountain Group yesterday launched “Crossfit Colombo & Luxury leisure pool complex”, the latest value addition to the Group’s the state-of-the-art sports and wellness complex, OSMO...
SAITM students seek divine help
Students Action Committee of the South Asian Institute of Technology & Medicine (SAITM) conducted a Bodhi Poojawa at the Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya to invoke blessings...
Reaching out
Capt. McPherson of USS Lake Erie greets Sri Lankan children at a well restoration site in Batawala during flood relief efforts.
Picture courtesy US Embassy
India sends help
INS Kirch with around 125 personnel on board, arrived at Colombo Port today and offloaded relief supplies, inflatable Gemini boats with diving teams, and...
Michael Learns to Rock arrives in Sri Lanka
Denmark’s biggest Pop export Michael Learns to Rock arrived in Sri Lanka a short while ago. The Band is due to perform at the...
Celebrating Vesak
Buddhist devotees are seen at the Kelaniya Temple offering prayers to mark Vesak day today.
Marking May Day in Sri Lanka
The main political parties in Sri Lanka and other groups held May Day rallies and events today. The United National Party held its May...