Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi paid his last respects to former Indian President late Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam at Rameswaram this morning. The funeral was concluded a short while ago. Kalam, known as the "People's President" is a native of Rameswaram.
President Maithripala Sirisena signed the special condolence book to mark the death of former Indian President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam at the Indian High Commission in Colombo.
Deputy Foreign Minister Ajith P. Perera (R) embraces Minister Arjuna Ranatunga during a meeting. Ranatunga joined the electoral contest from Gampaha District under the United National Front for Good Governance following the decision by the UPFA to grant nominations for former President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
Former Minister Janaka Bandara Tennakoon fell to his knees at former President Mahinda Rajapaksa's feet at a UPFA rally at Naula in Matale District. Tennakoon made a speech praising Rajapaksa. (Photo: Lankadeepa)
While visiting Carlton House today (26), Former president and UPFA candidate Mahinda Rajapaksa posed for a selfie with several youngsters.
(Photo: Mahinda Rajapaksa/facebook)
A group of people is currently staging a protest against former president and UPFA candidate Mahinda Rajapaksa at Kurunegala bus stand.
(Photo: Vikalpa/Instagram)
President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe participated the initial disbursement ceremony of deposits to Golden Key depositors which was taken place today (24) at BMICH.
(Photo: Ranil Wickremasinghe/facebook)
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa started live Facebook Q&A session a shortwhile ago.
"Good morning everyone. I’m happy to be joining you here on Facebook. I’m here to answer your questions and hear your suggestions. Let’s start," posting a status about it the former president told.
(Photo : Mahinda Rajapaksa/facebook)
Two buses collided head-on this morning at Salawa, Avissawella, injuring at least 69 people. A CTB bus coming from Embilipitiya to Colombo collided with a private bus coming from the Colombo direction, when the CTB bus tried to overtake a lorry. (Photo: Lankadeepa)