SL Mission in Japan felicitates medal winning athletes

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.

PCR tests conducted in Wellawatte

A health team of the Colombo Municipal Council carried out PCR tests on residents of Wellawatte as a precautionary measure to fully contain the COVID-19 virus in the country. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Troops donate blood

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

It’s a long wait...

People are seen queueing up to get their goods at the Maligawatta Sathosa outlet. Due to the rapid spreading of COVID pandemic situation, the people are not allowed to enter the Sathosa outlets. People are asked to hand over their list of goods to the counter for their purchases. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Receiving Rs. 2,000 allowance...

People in the 181 Grama Niladhari division of the Ragama Divisional Secretariat yesterday received Rs. 2,000 allowance. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

First COVID-19 intermediate Treatment Centre for Buddhist clergy

Sri Lanka’s first COVID-19 intermediate Treatment Centre for Buddhist monks was opened today by Army Commander Shavendra Silva. The International Vipassana Meditation Centre in Colombo, which was converted into a treatment centre has the capacity of accommodating 84 monks. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.

The mission is ready to move...

The COVID-19 vaccines are seen being preparing for distribution in the Polonnaruwa, Batticoloa, and Trincomalee areas. Pictures show the employees at the Central Vaccine Stores (CVS) in Colombo packing them into containers for distribution. Pix by Waruna Wanniaarachchi

It’s all for living...

People who engage in small time fishing along Elakanda and Uswetakeiyawa areas are seen heap their catch on the roadside in view to earn some means for living. Pix by Waruna Wanniaarachchi

Gold for Sri Lanka in Paralympics

Sri Lanka’s Dinesh Priyantha won the first Gold Medal for Sri Lanka at the Tokyo Paralympics after he set a new World Record in the Men’s F46 Javelin Throw with a distance of 67.79m

Peliyagoda Manning Market turns busy again

The Peliyagoda Manning market was open today enabling farmers to sell their produce conveniently under one roof. Vendors are seen piling large stocks of vegetables to sell them on wholesale. Pix by Samantha Perera

Rs. 2,000 allowance for 70+

People in the New-Bazar Grama Niladhari division of the Colombo Divisional Secretariat yesterday received Rs. 2,000 allowance. Some 107 people over 70 years of age who have lost their livelihoods and who don’t get any government allowance. 23 of them were disabled and four of them were suffering from kidney disorder. Pix by Samatha Perera

Lending a helping hand...

Police officers from the Dam Street police station distributed lunch packets to paupers who are living on the sidewalks in Pettah. It was a great solace for them at the time the whole country is under quarantine curfew. Dam Street police OIC, CI Ajith Peduruarchchi and other officials participated in the event and distributed over 400 lunch packets. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe.

Cardboard coffins for cremation

The Dehiwala-Mt. Lavinia Municipal Council has begun a project to produce coffins made out of cardboard. MC Member Priyantha Sahabandu spearheads the project. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Vaccination rollout at Viharamahadevi park on full swing

People living in Colombo area are seen receiving their Chinese Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine at the Viharamahadevi Park open air vaccination centre today. Retired soldiers of the SL Army Medical Corps participated in the voluntary programme. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Getting ready for 'stay indoors' further

Following government’s decision to extend the current islandwide lockdown till September 6, people are seen rushing to buy household needs to manage such period. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Pettah lightened up again...

Vendors and people in Pettah, the trade hub of the city, are seen equally busy handling, loading and unloading essential goods despite the quarantine curfew and inclement weather conditions. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Invoking blessings to late Minister

A religious event was held at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple today to invoke blessings to late former Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera. The event was held with the participation of former President Mithripala Sirisena and several SLFP MPs including Dayasiri Jayasekara, Mahinda Amaraweera, Duminda Dissanayake, Lasantha Alagiyawanna and Faiszer Mustapha. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Receiving Rs. 2,000 allowance...

Officers of the Divisional Secretariat in Rajagiriya today distributed the Rs. 2,000 allowance to the people, who have lost their livelihoods and who do not receive any government allowance, in Bandaranaikepura. Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana.

Army Chief supervises Covid 19 treatment complex

Chief of Defense Staff and Commander of the Army General Shavendra Silva inspected the Army improvised new Covid 19 Treatment Ward Complex for the treatment of 250 patients established on the 4th, 5th and 6th floors of the new 08 storied building of the Colombo South Teaching Hospital. President of the Army Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Sujeewa Nelson was also in attendance.

Rainy day in Colombo

According to weather forecasts by the Meteorological Department, due to the southwest monsoon, Colombo went gloomy today with the continuous rains. Vehicles and people were seen moving in Colombo, even in the rain, for essential services. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Public assistance for COVID-19 ward

Hospital Foundation of the Gampaha District Hospital is planning to establish an intensive care unit and a ward with 50 beds for COVID patients with public assistance.

Corona patient underwent emergency surgery

A corona infected patient who had been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital in critical condition due to a heart attack, underwent an emergency surgery to insert a stent to remove a thrombose in a main blood vessel.

Defying lockdown...?

Large number of vehicles are seen on the road today in Colombo despite the nation-wide lockdown. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Busy in Pettah...

People are seen busy handling and loading essential goods at the heart of the Colombo city for wholesale business activities. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

SL Red Cross donates ambulances to health authorities

Sri Lanka Red Cross donated three ambulances to the Sri Lankan health authorities to be used to shuttle Covid patients. Picture shows Deputy Director General Dr. Anura Lekamge officially handing over the fleet to Regional Secretary Health Dr. Anura Jayatilaka. Pix By Pradeep Dilrukshana

Economic Centres in operation

The Economic Centres at Piliyandala and Peliyagoda were opened for wholesale traders today and will be kept open for tomorrow as well. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe and Samantha Perera

Only wholesale activities in Pettah

The streets of Pettah are seen deserted due to the nationwide quarantine curfew. Only wholesale business activities take place in what would be bustling place at the heart of the Colombo city. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

PCR tests continue...

PCR tests were conducted by the heath officials at Bandaranaikepura in Rajagiriya today.A large number of people were seen taking part in the proramme. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

IUBF protest...

The Inter-University Bhikkhu Federation (IUBF) today launched an online protest demanding the immediate release of student leaders and Trade Union leaders fighting against the Kotelawela Bill. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Beggars not forgotten during vaccination drive...

Beggars who live in the Colombo area are seen getting the first dose of the Chinese Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine in Colombo today. The event was organized by the Dam Street Police and the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Health Division. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana and Waruna Wanniarachchi