Carrying dry rations...

Dry rations were distributed among 200 families affected by Covid-19 in the Aduruppu Street in Colombo under the patronage of in Charge of Colombo Central, SSP Nishantha Chandrasekara. IP Ajith Meththananda , Officer-in-Charge of Wellaweediya Police, Chief Inspector Ajith Peduruarachchi and Dhammika Samarawickrama were present at the event. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

COVID-19 care center for females...

The work at the Intermediate Care Centre in Gampaha designated only for female COVID-19 patients has not yet been completed though it was declared open by Health Minister Pavitra Wanniarachchi on June 07. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Construction work continues...

Construction work on roads in Colombo have commenced during travel restrictions. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Essential items delivered on doorstep

Essential items including vegetables and fruits are being delivered to the houses considering the island-wide travel restrictions imposed due to the prevailing COVID-19 situation in the county. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

Pettah still deserted...

Pettah and major towns in Colombo are still seen deserted due to the island-wide travel restrictions. However, wholesale shops opened their shutters for retail vendors in Pettah. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana and Waruna Wanniarachchi

Navy officers in action...

Navy personnel were deployed to collect remaining debris and clean the coastal areas in Negombo, which were affected by the ill-fated ’X-Press Pearl’ vessel. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana and Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Financial aid to flood victims in Gampaha

Global Lifestyle Lanka (Pvt) Ltd handed over a sum of Rs. 500,000 to Minister Prasanna Ranatunga to provide assistance to 200 families in the Gampaha area affected by the floods.

End Hunger project launched...

End Hunger project initiated by Goodwill Ambassadors Sri Lanka was launched today in Kirulapana with the help of Police in the Western Province. Minister of Youth & Sports Namal Rajapaksa and in-charge of the Western Province Senior DIG Deshabandu Thennakoon joined in distributing food items to people. The project will be carried out as a pilot project in the Colombo district. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Distributing dry rations…

The Mahabage Police station yesterday distributed dry rations among Covid-19 affected people in the area under the patronage of Kelaniya, Ragama, Jaela Divisions in-charge ASP Prasanna De Silva. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Another vaccination rollout is on....

A large number of people living in Arachchiwatta and Nadamuwa west in Kotugoda and area received the second dose of Sinopharm vaccine today at the Sri Sudarshanaramaya temple in Arachchiwattha. This was organized by Sujeewa Sampath, Vice President of the Minuwangoda Pradeshiya Sabha. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Some relief for the needy...

A relief pack consisting of essential items were distributed in Kelanimulla area yesterday during the present restriction period. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Half opened shops,....

Retail shops are seen half opened in several parts of Colombo and consumers are busy buying their essentials. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Home delivery service in operation...

Goods including vegetables, fruits and other essential items are being delivered to the houses considering the island-wide travel restrictions imposed due to the prevailing COVID-19 situation in the county. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Sputnik V second dose rollout begins

Administering the second dose of the Russian-made Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine took place in Angoda and Gothatuwa today. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi and Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Another turtle pays the price...

Another turtle washed shore dead to the Galle Face after the burning of the MV X-Press Pearl in Sri Lankan waters. So far, more than ten turtles and several fish have been washed ashore. Pix by Samantha Perera

Administering Sinopharm second jab...

Administering the second dose of the Sinopharm vaccine took place in Mattegoda today. A large number of people were seen queuing to get the vaccine. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Project kicks off to culture artificial reef in Northern waters

The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources with the assistance of Navy today launched a project to culture artificial reef off the Delft Island. Through this project, it is expected to enhance biodiversity in the coastal waters off the islands in Jaffna peninsula.

SLAF receive three overhauled Antonov-32 aircraft from Ukraine

Three Ukrainian-built Antonov-32 transport aircraft belonging to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) which were sent to Ukraine for overhaul purposes, were brought back to the country today. The three AN-32B aircraft were sent to Ukraine in August last year to undergo repairs and a life extension. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

UK experts giving a hand...

An expert team, that arrived from UK to investigate the oil patch in the vicinity of X-Press Pearl vessel was seen assisting the local officers to clean the debris of the vessel, using modern equipment. The experts also trained the local officers to identify whether there is an oil patch. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Administering Sinopharm second jab...

Administering the second dose of the Sinopharm vaccine took place in Colombo and Bandaragama today. A large number of people were seen queuing to get the vaccine. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana and Samantha Perera

Recognize our service...

The All Ceylon Health Service Union today staged a protest in front of the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children (LRH) and in front of the General Hospital in Colombo over several demands, including providing them with an allowance so as to the doctors’ category. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana and Damith Wickramasinghe

Intense checking continues....

The police officers attached to the Kottawa exit point of the Southern Expressway are seen checking the documents of the motorists for indemnity before allowing them to proceed during travel restrictions. Some vehicles came under intense inspection to ensure they don’t transport suspicious goods. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Sajith receives blessings...

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and his wife Jalani, who recovered from COVID-19, arrived at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple to receive blessings this morning.

Receiving Sinopharm second jab

People living in Colombo and Gampaha received the second dose of the Chinese Sinopharm COVID- 19 vaccine at the Darley Road Community Center and the Motor Department building respectively today. The government started giving the second dose of Sinopharm yesterday. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana and Kushan Pathiraja

Collecting their pension...

Pensioners are seen collecting their pension in Homagama and Kottawa today. The Army have arranged transport to facilitate the senior citizens. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Veggies in abundance...

People were seen buying vegetables and fruits at the Peliyagoda Economic Center and Economic Center in Piliyandala under strict guidelines. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana and Damith Wickramasinghe

STF turns up the heat during restrictions...

The Police Special Task Force (STF) personnel have set up barricades in Colombo to stop the traffic and check the permissions and passes of each passer by. The Government has imposed travel restrictions in the country since mid-May due to the spike COVID-19 infections. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

PCR tests on 1990 ambulance crew...

Health officials carried out PCR tests on the crew members of the 1990 ambulance service, who are directly confronted with the risk of COVID-19 infection. Meanwhile, PCR tests were also conducted on the residents of the Havelock Town. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Sinopharm vaccine for pregnant mothers

The Chinese-made Sinopharm vaccine to shield against COVID-19 was given to pregnant mothers, for the first time in the country, in spite of risk factors. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel and Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Dengue raises head again...

With the flood water slightly dropping, the dengue has raised its head again. Hence, the Colombo Municipal Council has taken steps to start fogging the vulnerable areas in the Colombo municipality as a mean to control the mosquitoes. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe