1. ’Ever Ace’ at Colombo Port

6 October 2021

The world’s largest container ship ’Ever Ace’ arrived at the Port of Colombo last night on
the return of her maiden voyage.

Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

2. President on strike...

10 October 2021

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa was seen facing a delivery from Thisara Perera after the
ceremony held at the Gajaba Regiment Headquarters, Saliyapura, Anuradhapura today
(10), to mark the 72nd Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army. The ceremony was organized
adhering to health guidelines. President Rajapaksa also inaugurated the new
administrative building and stadium of the Gajaba Regiment Headquarters and laid the
foundation stone for the pavilion. Army Commander General Shavendra Silva and
Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne were also present at the event.

3. Russian submarines and warship dock in Colombo

16 October 2021

A squadron of the Russian Navy’s Pacific Fleet which included the Corvette
‘Gremyashchiy’ and submarines ‘B – 603’ and ‘B – 274’ arrived at the Colombo harbour
today.

4. First ever sextuplet birth in SL

21 October 2021

The first-ever sextuplet birth was reported at a private hospital in Colombo, as a 31-year-
old mother gave birth to six babies.

Pix by Nisal Baduge

5. Namal takes Prasanna for a ride

28 October 2021

Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Namal Rajapaksa together with Minister of Tourism
Prasanna Ranatunga drives an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) at the Colombo Dunes Sand
dunes adventure Centre which was opened at Colombo Port City yesterday. The project is
part of Crate adventure Ltd.

Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

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