Heavy traffic due to fuel queues

Heavy traffic was reported at Kirulapona and suburbs due to long fuel queues. Pictures show long queues on both sides of the road. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe and Pradeep Pathirana

Tear gas to disperse SJB protesters

The police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse the protesters, led by the Samagi Jana Bala (SJB) parliamentarians at Chatham Street, Colombo, soon after the arrest of former parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra, who led a protest near the President’s House in Fort. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Mahinda Samarasinghe meets Antony Blinken

Sri Lankan Ambassador for US Mahinda Samarasinghe met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his wife Evan Maureen Ryan, who is a senior US public servant and currently White House Cabinet Secretary, at the Franklin Room at the US State Department when Secretary Blinken hosted Ambassadors in US recently.

Want en end to this economic crisis

The Fort Joint Trade Union Alliance (FJTUA) today staged a protest in front of the Ports Authority premises, demanding the rulers to end the present economic crisis. Pix by Samantha Perera

Commuters stranded at Fort station due to protest

People are seen stranded at the Fort Railways station this evening due to a sudden trade union action launched by the railway workers. They began their trade union action pointing out the unavailability of fuel for them to report for duty. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Action Plan of the Citizens Struggle

The Action Plan of the Citizens’ Struggle was launched during a meeting called ’’The Struggle’’ held at the ’GotaGoGama’ in Galle Face Green last evening. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Unending queues at petrol sheds

A large number of motorcycles are seen queued up at filling stations even today in Colombo. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Right to freedom of expression

Activists of the Crime Investigation Department today staged a silent protest in front of the department premises expressing their right to freedom of expression to get a statement from two social activists who took part in the struggle. Pix Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Bicycles are back.....

A family walks along the street in Pettah in the heart of Colombo city with their newly bought bicycle. Sale of bicycles has surged in the recent times due to the fuel scarcity. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel and Pradeep Dilrukshana

Lonely Colombo city

With the present fuel crisis, only fewer people are seen wandering around Colombo. Also the fuel and economic crisis confined people to their homes as the government has directed People to work and children to study while staying home. Due to this people are finding it tough to earn their living. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

skyrocketed vegetable prices...

The vegetable prices in the wholesale vegetable market in Gunasinghepura, Pettah was seen skyrocketed despite the centres receiving ample stocks. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Anti-govt protest by Gampaha youth

A protest organised by a group of youths in the Gampaha area, held today opposite the Gampaha Railway Station against the government, which the protesters claim is responsible for the present precarious situation in the country. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Galle Face, once vibrant, now deserted

With the current fuel crisis and transport issues in the country, the Galle Face Green in Colombo is seen deserted today. Only a few people are seen taking a stroll along the Galle Face. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Rough seas

Gusty winds and rough seas can be seen around Galle Face and Wellawatte beaches today due to the active southwest monsoon condition. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Illegally imported fags seized...

A consignment of cigarettes worth Rs 1 million, illegally imported from Dubai were recovered by Sri Lanka customs yesterday. Customs Director General Vijitha Ravipriya and other officers are examining the goods.Pix by Pradeep Dilruskshana

Isipathana blank out Wesley for 10-00 win

Isipathana College beat Wesley College 10-00 in their Schools Under 20 Rugby League match played at the Sugathadasa Stadium. Isipathana scored just a converted try and a penalty but that proved enough against the Wesleyites. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Lawyers protest...

Lawyers are engaged in a protest in front of the Hulftsdorp court complex, demanding expulsion of the oppressing government and to establish a regime that understands people. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

’GotaGoGama’ protest continues

The ’GotaGoGama’ protest is continuing for the 84th day, demanding the removal of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Overcrowded trains...

The Fort Railway station witnessed overcrowded trains with the cancellation of several trains today as railway guards were unable to report to work due to fuel scarcity. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Another demo against govt.

Several teachers’ and principals’ unions conducted a protest in Colombo demanding the government to withdraw without destroying the country and education. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Don't shut down the refinery....

Employees of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) today staged a protest blocking Chatham Street against the government’s move to shut down the refinery. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Air Force personnel checking fuel tokens at filling station

Air Force personnel check a motorist’s fuel token before giving him fuel at a filling station in Colombo today, Government has assured yesterday that fuel stocks will arrive from Mid July this year. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

People rush to purchase push bicycles

People flock in numbers to purchase push bicycles as the transport sector of the country has been paralysed due to fuel scarcity. This was the scene at a cycle shop in Borella. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Where is the solution for the suffering...?

Members of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and its leader Sajith Premadasa today held a demonstration from Fort Railway Station to Chatham Street against the government’s move that plunged the country and its people into abyss. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Buses in queues for refueling...

Private buses are seen lined up in long queues in Colombo for refueling. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Cannot live with this...

A protest was held at the Fort Railway Station today against the government for not making efforts to provide basic human needs but trampling the country’s economy. The protesters said the country’s citizens are unable to earn their living as there is no domestic gas, fuel, food, electricity, and medicine. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

STF distributes dry rations to poor families

The Special Task Force (STF) distributed 200 packs of dry foods to 200 poor families in the Hambantota district. This dry ration was provided with the financial support from Royal College alumni living on the west coast of the USA.

Narahenpita Econ. Centre deserted

The Narahenpita Economic Centre is seen deserted today due to the prevailing fuel crisis in the country. Merchants lament of poor business turnover, as customers and retail vendors are finding it difficult to visit the centre. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Resolve burning issues...

The Joint Trade Union Alliance staged a protest outside the Fort Railway Station demanding solutions to the burning issues faced by the people. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Withdraw if cannot provide solutions

The Health Service Trade Union Collective (HSTUC) today indulged in a protest march from Colombo National Hospital to the Prime Minister office, forcing the government to withdraw if they are unable to provide solutions to the people who are undergoing untold hardships due to the present economic woes. Pix by Nisal Baduge