Targeting 70% Renewable Energy by 2030

Asian Development Bank (ADB) Director General for South Asia Kenic Yokoyama met Power and Energy Minister Gamini Lokuge at the Ministry to seek assistance provided by the ADB to achieve the target of 70% Renewable by 2030.

Procession carrying Sandahiru Stupa Sacred Pinnacle

The ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ and the ‘Crest-Gem’ of Sandahiru Stupa left Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya in Unawatuna, Galle today morning (Oct 03) amidst religious blessings. The parading of revered articles would be presided over by Ven. Maha Sanga amidst religious blessings throughout the exposition.

Floral tributes to Pieter Keuneman

Member of Parliament prof. Tissa Vitharana is seen paying floral tributes to late Sri Lankan leftist politician Pieter Keuneman on his 104th birth anniversary today. Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana

Video evidence recording unit set up

A video evidence recording unit to record evidence of child abuse victims was set up at the Child Development Center in Ragama under the patronage of the Rotary Club of Colombo Metropolitan and the United Nations Development Programme. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

World Children's Day ceremony

A series of ceremonies for children were held at the Aryan Children’s Hospital, Ridgeway, Borella, on the occasion of World Children’s Day, which falls on every October 1. The gifts were sponsored by various organizations, including an art exhibition, dance, and educational lectures. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Colombo back to normal...

Colombo became a busy city once again with the easing of lockdown today.Transport services are functioning as normal while shops and offices are also operating. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Curfew relaxed...

After having relaxed the quarantine curfew, passenger buses are seen operating in Colombo today. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Can Int’l Children’s Day bring some joy to them...?

Poor children mostly fall victims to the consequences of COVID‑19 outbreak. Children worldwide, with the poorest of the poor children, including homeless and children in detention. Social distancing and confinement increase the risk of poor nutrition among children. Pictures show how children suffer on the road, even during International Children’s Day. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachi and Kushan Pathiraja

Getting Gampaha ready...

With the country remaining open from today, the Gampaha Municipal Council took pertinent steps yesterday to clean and disinfect public places. Pix by Kushan Pahiraja

Post COVID treatment unit set up

A post COVID treatment unit was declared open at the Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Teaching Hospital today under the patronage of Indigenous Medicine Promotion, Rural and Ayurveda Hospital Development and Community Health State Minister Sisira Jayakody. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Random RATs at Gampaha

People who enter the Gampaha city and the workers in the city were subjected to random Rapid Antigen Tests today as a precautionary measure to contain the COVID-19 spread.

’Pfizer’ for children

Pfizer vaccine is being administered for children with special needs at the Sri Jayawardenapura Hospital today. The Hospital Director Ratnasiri Hewage said the vaccination rollout progresses efficiently without long queues and congestion due to the rescheduling of time through e-Channeling. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Given a new look...

The decommissioned ambulance was repaired within two months and handed over to the Kalubowila General Hospital. Picture shows the repaired ambulance is being handed over to the Hospital Director General Dr. Sagari Kiriwandeniya. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Calling for Presidential Pardon...

A group of inmates at the Welikada prison staged a protest today on top of the roof of a prison building,calling for Presidential Pardon. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Passenger safety is paramount....

Buses belong to the Maharagama SLTB Depot are being disinfected today after 48 days. This disinfection process was done for the safety of the passengers and crew members to coincide with reopening of the country. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe.

Blessing to strengthen nation's saviours

An Islamic religious observance was held at Kollupitiya Jummah Mosque today to mark the 72nd Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army. The Army flag was blessed by Islamic priests at the ceremony. Picture shows Army Commander Gen. Shavendra Silva is participating at the ceremony as chief guest. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Long queue to buy milk powder…

A long queue was observed outside a shop in the Ragama area to buy milk powder where each customer was given a maximum of five packets of milk powder due to limited stock. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Checking for travel passes

The STF is seen checking vehicles entering the Colombo City, in Nugegoda for travel passes.Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana.

DTaP vaccine for children...

Children were seen administered with DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) vaccine at the IDH today. In line with this, pregnant women were also given the Sinopharm vaccine against COVID-19. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Essential food items distributed...

Businessman Mohamed Alibai in collaboration with the Dam Street Police led by SSP Nishantha Chandrasiri distributed essential food items to low-income earners living in Colombo Central yesterday. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

In view of World Rabies Day...

The Colombo Lotus Tower was lit up in view of World Rabies Day. This was in order to create awareness of the disease. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Queueing up for milk

A large crowd is seen buying milk powder at the Economic Centre Narahenpita where each customer was given only two packets of milk powder due to a limited stock. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Sea around the isle is rough

The sea off Sri Lanka is rough today as a result of the South East Monsoon becoming active, according to the Meteorology Department. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Child vaccination at J’pura Hospital

The COVID vaccination program for children over 12 years with congenital issues commenced at the Sri Jayawardenepura Hospital today. Hospital Director Ratnasiri Hevage also joined the event. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Inoculation of children with congenital diseases

The inoculation of children aged 12 to 19 years who have comorbidities and disabilities is currently underway in several districts in the country. Pictures show children are administered with Pfizer vaccine at the District General Hospital, Gampaha. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

CMC employees in protest

A set of the administrative staff of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) staged a protest at Town Hall today against a member of CMC whom they accused of allegedly threatening the Municipal Treasurer. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirinsghe

After removal of control price on rice...

Rice is seen sold in wholesale outlets at various prices today after the removal of controlled prices. There were no stocks available in some outlets, while only limited stocks are available in some shops. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

COVID vaccination by Army continues

The Colombo residents are seen getting their Covid-19 vaccine in the Army Vaccination Centre at Viharamahadevi Park today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

CMC members launch Satyagraha

Some Members of the Colombo Municipal Council staged a Satyagraha yesterday against the alleged move by the Municipal Treasurer to delay funds to purchase dry rations for the needy people in the city who have been affected by the lockdown. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Pathetic state of Sakhaya Colony

The construction of the Sakhaya Colony has been halted since a long period of time. Residents of the Kahapola area claim that the land has become a haven for drug users. The construction of this colony commenced in 2017 at a cost of Rs. 500 million over a 78 acre land at Regidale Estate, Kahapola, Piliyandala. It was planned to open in parallel with the Vesak festival in 2019.