Residents of Thalangama, along with Ven. Pahiyangala Ananda Sagara Thera of the Protect Sri Lanka Organisation yesterday handed over a letter to the United Nations with details of how the proposed elevated expressway from New Kelani Bridge to Athurugiriya would affect the Thalangama wetland. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel
Members of six trade unions, including the Workers’ Struggle Centre (WSC), Revolotionary Students’ Union (RSU) and Front Line Socialist Party (FLSP) today staged a protest opposite the Fort Railways Station over several demands, including increasing of salaries to meet the cost of living, protecting free education and defeating KDU Bill. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
People are seen getting their first dose of Chinese Sinopharm vaccine at the Army Vaccine centre in Colombo today. According to the research carried out by the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, the Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine produces antibodies in 95% of people who are vaccinated and is very effective against the Delta variety. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
Several members of the New Democratic People’s Front (NDPF) today staged a protest near former Minister Rishad Bathiudeen’s residence in Bauddaloka Mawatha, Colombo, following the death of a 16-year-old girl. They demanded arrest of the culprits behind the girl’s death. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
The Samagi Jana Balawebaya (SJB) today staged a protest near Parliament prior to the debate on the No Faith Motion (NFM) against Minister Udaya Gammnpila. Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa is seen among the protestors. The protesters marched towards Jayanthipura junction from Polduwa junction. Pix by Pradeep Dilrusksana
The first dose of Sinopharm vaccine was seen administered today at Diyatha Uyana in Battaramulla today. The medical teams of the the Army has established new ‘walk in’ Community Vaccination Centres and commenced administering the first dose of Sinopharm vaccine to citizens from July 5. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
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