One of Colombo’s oldest girls’ schools, Methodist College Kollupitiya is gearing up for "MC Shines 2025" - a fun-filled Walk and Carnival on May 3rd in aid of the school’s building projects. The Walk, starts at 3 p.m. from the Marine Drive entrance of the school, and will then proceed on to Bambalapitiya junction before turning on to Galle Road and heading back to the school. The walk will be followed by a carnival that is expected to begin at around 6 p.m. at the school.
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The Intangible and the Invisible – an exhibition of abstract art by acclaimed Mexican plastic artist and architect Pedro Trueba Zepeda takes place at the Lionel Wendt gallery from May 6th to 9th from 10 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. daily.
The exhibition is being held to celebrate the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Mexico and Sri Lanka.
Pedro Trueba, born in Minatitlán, Veracruz, and now based in Mexico City, is a renowned figure in the fields of visual arts and architecture. The Intangible and the Invisible reflects Trueba's engagement with abstraction as a deeply emotional and spiritual language.
Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte passed away today while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo, his family said. He was 57. Recently, he was admitted to hospital following an illness.
Among the top news stories reported today were the passing away of former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte, questioning of NPP Leader Wimal Weerawansa by the CID over the remarks he made about the Easter Sunday attack investigations and a protest march held in Borella calling an end to Israel’s continued bombardment of Gaza.
Two persons reportedly involved in the murder of a resident in Peradeniya following a dispute over a chocolate worth 10 cents has been remanded by the Magistrate when Peradeniya Police produced them in court.
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested by the CID this afternoon in connection with the misuse of public funds.
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