Postal Services Deputy Minister Sanath Jayasuriya and Chief Selector of the national Cricket team Sanath Jayasuriya launched a 5 rupee stamp in honour of former Sri Lankan cricket captain Mahela Jayawardena who recently retired from test cricket. 

A social media campaign has been launched on Twitter and Facebook against harassment of women. Through this new campaign, men give out strong messages to men on avoiding street harassment. 

Campaign for Free and Fair Elections (CaFFe) reported several instances where unmarked vehicles were deployed for electioneering in Uva.

Sri Lankan cricketer Kumar Sangakkara taking part in a cycle parade yesterday to raise awareness on suicides and psychological problems faced by the youth.

British Deputy High Commissioner in Sri Lanka Laura Davis speaking to civil activists in Ampara and Pottuvil yesterday on trilingualism.

Pakistani Off Spinner Saeed Ajmal was banned from bowling in International Cricket by the International Cricket Council for his illegal bowling action today.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrived in Sri Lanka a short while ago for a one day visit.  The Japanese Prime Minister and Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa jointly launched the phase two of BIA development project. (Pic: Sanka Vidanagama/Twiter)

Chief Ministerial Candidate of the United National Party for the Uva provincial council election Harin Fernando making a speech at an election rally in Badulla.

(Photo Credits: BBC Sandeshaya)

Leaders of the Bodu Bala Sena including its General Secretary Galagodaaththe Gnanasara thera participating for a religious event in Agalawatta.

Postal votes of the Uva Provincial Council have begun today with strong security measures. The incidents of election violence in connection with the Uva Provincial Council election have ready raised concerns.