A joint operation in search of hidden rice stocks was carried out by the Consumer Affairs Authority and the Police in Colombo where 14,000 kilos of rice were discovered. Colombo Government Agent Pradeep Yasaratne, Consumer Affairs Authority’s Chairman Retired Maj. Gen. Shantha Dissanayaka and Consumer Affairs Authority Chief Colombo Pradeep Kalutararachchi joined the operation. Pix Nimalsiri Edirisinghe.
The vaccination drive for the youth aged between 20 to 29 years is being done in full swing in Colombo and several other districts. Long queues can be seen outside the vaccination centres in Colombo to receive the first dose of Sinopharm vaccine. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana and Waruna Wanniarachchi
The vaccination drive for the individuals in the age group of 20 to 29 was carried out at the Yatawatta Purana Viharaya, Pahalagama, Gampaha in line with Government’s decision to commence vaccination rollout for the relevant age group in Colombo and four other districts. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
Vaccination of people in the age group of 20 to 30 years begins today. Vaccination rollout are being carried out in Colombo and four other districts. The Colombo District Vaccination Centers were held at Ginthupitiya MOH Office, Sugathadasa stadium and at Vihara Maha Devi Park. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe, Pradeep Dirukshana and Waruna Wanniarachchi.
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) recently initiated an event to communicate with the kith and kin of those who died of COVID-19 in all districts. The ceremony was held in the Colombo district at the SJB Headquarters in Sri Jayewardanapura, Kotte and at Mahabodhi Temple in Maradana. Party seniors participated in the event where lamps were lit to remember those who departed from this world due to the dreaded COVID. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
Co-operative Services, Marketing Development and Consumer Protection State Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna today visited Pettah to inspect commodities such as rice and sugar rice are sold at controlled price after the government had declared such regulation through a gazette notification yesterday (Sept.2). Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi
Senior citizens’ allowances and other allowances are disbursed every district post and sub post offices. Picture shows Senior citizens are waiting in the queue at the Grandpass and Kotahena post offices. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe, Waruna Wanniarachchi and Pradeep Dilrukshana
A quarantine centre for City Traffic Police officers opened today in Gunasinghapura. Deputy Inspector General of Police Desabandu Tennakoon, DIG City Traffic Sarath Kumara and other police officers participated in the event. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe.
The Marine Drive from Kollupitiya to Dehiwala, which facilitates traffic between Ramakrishna Road and Dehiwala Bridge, is scheduled to open this month, yet to be completed due to the prevailing Covid-19 situation. It is expected to open next month. Pix By Pradeep Pathirana
Sri Lanka Mission in Japan felicitated the Paralympic medal winning athletes who have made Sri Lanka proud, with a presentation ceremony. Ven. Banagala Upatissa Thera and the prelates from the Lanka Ji vihara blessed the athletes and made a gift from the temple.
A blood donation camp organized by the Sri Lanka Army under the direction of Army Commander General Shavendra Silva and the suppervison of Major General Sujeewa Senarathyapa, Commander, Security Forces-West was held at the Panagoda Bodhi Rajaramaya (Army Temple) today. Around 250 troops donated blood during the day which was conducted by the National Blood Centre, Narahempita, Regional Blood Centres in Kaluthara and Ragama.Pix by Nisal Baduge
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