Deserted…

Colombo city and suburbs were seen deserted due to the curfew restrictions. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Helpless…

A mother probably with her little child is seen sitting on the pavement seeking some assistance from passersby. It was also noticed that road blocks have been set up in several places in Colombo where vehicles are checked by the traffic police.

Indigenous medicine to boost immunity

An indigenous medicine was introduced to boost immunity of security officers, who are involved in the combat against the Covid-19 in the Kelaniya Division. The distribution of the medicine was held under the patronage of Pharmaceutical Production, Supply and Regulation State Minister Prof. Channa Jayasumana.

New Health DG assumes duties

Dr. Asela Gunawardena assumed duties as the new Director General of Health Services this morning (29) following a simple ceremony held at the Office of the Director of Health Services of the Ministry of Health. Minister of Health Pavithra Wanniarachchi was also present at the occasion.

Stop!

Road blocks have been set up in several places in Colombo where vehicles are checked by the traffic police. Pictures show road block near the Infectious Diseases Hospital (IDH). Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Prez meets Mike Pompeo

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat this morning. Pix by Presidential Media Unit

JVP protests against Pompeo’s visit

Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) held a protest against the visit of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo near the US Embassy in Colombo yesterday. Members of Parliament and JVP seniors are pictured here holding placards.Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Random temperature checks

The Army has deployed a Quick Reaction Rider Team (QRRT) of five members to conduct random temperature checks in Colombo and Gampaha.

Colombo looks deserted…

Several places in Colombo including Fort Railway Station and Gunasinghepura Main Bus Stand are seen deserted due to the prevailing quarantine curfew. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Disinfecting...

Pettah bus stand, Manning Market and public places in Welisara were fumigated as a preventive measure to prevent the spread of prevailing Covid-19. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel and Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Deserted...

Several roads in Colombo were seen deserted as quarantine curfew had been imposed in several areas in Colombo. Pix by Nisal baduge

Maternity hospital under construction

Minister Ramesh Pathirana visited the maternity hospital construction site in Karapitiya yesterday. The new maternity hospital with six floors is being constructed in a state-owned land using a grant provided by the Helmut Kohl Foundation. Pix by Ravi Liyanage

Closed for business

Street vendors who were a common sight in Colombo are seen closed their businesses due to COVID-19 restrictions imposed by the health authorities. The pavements that were bustling with commuters and vendors are seen deserted today. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Deserted due to COVID-19 restrictions

Roads in the Colombo city are seen deserted due to COVID-19 restrictions imposed by the authorities to prevent the spread of the virus. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Back to disinfecting buses

A disinfection programme was conducted by the Colombo Municipal Council employees at the Private Bus Terminal at Bastian Mawatha in Colombo this afternoon to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Pix by Nisal Baduge

20A ignores public opinion: protesters

The Trade Union Movement Against 20A and the United Federation of Labourers staged a protest opposite Diyatha Uyana in Battaramulla yesterday against the 20th Amendment to the Constitution. The protesters said the 20A ignored public opinions. Pix by Nisal Baduge

In protest of 20A

Several Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MPs arrived at Parliament in a motorcade in protest of the 20th Amendment this morning. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Illegally imported ethanol stock seized

A consignment of 80 barrels of ethanol stock which was imported illegally was seized by the staff of the Customs Risk Management Unit today, Customs Deputy Director Sudath Silva said. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Madush shot dead

Notorious underworld drug kingpin Samarasinghe Arachchige Madush Lakshitha alias Makandure Madush was shot dead in a crossfire between police and other suspected underworld figures at Maligawatte Housing Complex this morning. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Remanded...

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Rishad Bathiudeen was remanded till October 27 by the Colombo Fort Magistrates’ Court today. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

SPMC launches Clopidogrel

The State Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Corporation (SPMC) today launched the medicine ‘Clopidogrel’ under the ’’New Drugs for the New Country’’ programme of locally manufacturing drugs. Pharmaceutical Production, Supply and Regulation State Minister Prof. Channa Jayasumana, Professor Saroj Pathirana of Colombo University’s Medical Faculty, SPMC Chairman Dr. Uthpala Indrawansa and other officials were present at the occasion.

Second super over, first time in T20

There was no shortage of drama and action as Mumbai Indians (MI) and Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) played out two Super Overs for the first time in T20 circlet where the latter emerged victorious in Match 36 of the Dream11 Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium yesterday.

Cultivating...

A group of student monks of the Weerahena Temple in Nattandiya seen cultivating a paddy field that has been abandoned for many years. Pix by Hiran Priyankara

Mete out justice

A group of people living in the Tsunami housing complex, the ’Caritas Village’, in Ragama staged a protest yesterday claiming that they lack essential facilities in houses handed over by ’Caritas.

Jeewayu Prathijeewaka to boost immunity

Jeewayu Prathijeewaka, an herbal mix produced by the Jeewayu Private Limited with the intention of increasing immunity, was launched at the Gangarama Temple in the presence of Buddhist monks and State Minister Vidura Wickramanayake and Dayasiri Jayasekera yesterday.

Allowed to purchase groceries

People in 29 police divisions in the Gampaha District came in numbers to purchase their provisions as groceries and other outlets which sell essential items were allowed to open for a few hours in Minuwangoda yesterday.

Herbal drinks to boost immunity

The Civil Defence Force (CDS) personnel and the members of the traders union at the Dedicated Economic Centre, Welisara distributed herbal drinks among the customers to their boost immunity. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Deva Pooja to end COVID-19

UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene took part in a ‘Deva Pooja’ held at Sri Kailasanathar Swamy Devasthanam, Colombo 10 where intervention of the gods were sought to end the COVID-19 pandemic which had hit Sri Lanka. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Rathana Suthra chanted at Gangarama to end COVID - 19 pandemic

An all-night reciting of the Rathana Suthra commenced at Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple this evening seeking divine intervention to end the COVID-19 pandemic, with the participation of UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene and other members of the party’s working committee. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Accountant, two drivers in court

Accountant Alagarathnam Manoranjan and two drivers who were arrested for misappropriating public funds are seen at Courts. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe