Lonely Colombo at night under lockdown

A van is seen driving through a street in Colombo this evening, as the city is deserted during the coronavirus lockdown. Pix by Samantha Perera

Bitter life in Pettah

The pictures show how people live with great difficulties during the quarantine curfew. The lockdown has badly affected the daily income earners. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Local invention to fight COVID-19

Two machines have been developed by Buddhika Perera, a resident of Piliyandala, who is an Electrical technician by profession to fight COVID-19. One of the machines destroys airborne viruses and bacteria in a matter of seven seconds while the other machine destroys viruses and bacteria on money and other documents. Pix by Samantha Perera

Begging while maintaining social distance

He is poor and uneducated, but was sensible enough to maintain social distance when begging. This man was spotted in Colombo on September 09, 2021. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

STF in action

The Special Task Force (STF) personnel launched a special operation yesterday in search of individuals who violate quarantine and curfew rules. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Equipment handed over for COVID patients

Monks at the Baraneskanda Purana Viharaya, Pilapitiya, Kelaniya handed over beds and other equipment to the Sri Lanka Army to be utilised for COVID-19 patients. The donation was done in remembrance of Chief Incumbent of the Baraneskanda Purana Viharaya Ven. Kahatawila watte Palitha Thero. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Queuing up for milk powder....

People are seen queued up to buy milk powder at Narahempita economic centre soon after the news broke out that quarantine curfew was extended till September 21. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Galle Face Development work is on...

Development work on Galle Face continues despite quarantine curfew. Picture shows the Naval personnel are busy at work. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.

Out for a duck?

This is the moment two rival yacht clubs faced off for very unusual cricket game, on a sandbank in the middle of the Solent, yesterday morning. (Daily Mail)

Inoculation drive continues...

The vaccination drive for those between 20 to 29 is being held at the Diyatha Uyana where youths in large numbers had turned up to get themselves vaccinated today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

More oxygen supplied to NHSL

Oxygen is seen being supplied to the National Hospital in Colombo from a bowser. The Government has decided to import liquid medicinal Oxygen to address a possible shortage of oxygen in the country. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

BBS donates medical equip. to Habarana hospital

Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thera donated medical equipment to Habarana Rural Hospital, including an ECG unit urgently required to treat COVID patients. The medical equipment were donated following a request by the chief prelate of the Habarana Rajamaha Viharaya.

We are losing too many...

A monk goes past a container, outside the Colombo mortuary where the remains of Covid victims are stored and taken to be cremated. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Shopping spree, defying quarantine curfew....?

People in Nagalagam street in Colombo are seen purchasing goods violating quarantine laws. Several retail shops are seen opened and several roadside vendors are seen selling their goods illegally. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Construction work in operation...

Construction workers were seen engaged in construction work despite the countrywide quarantine curfew as the Government has allowed to continue construction work of roads, bridges and highways during the lockdown. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Paralympic medalists arrive

The SriLankan Airlines flight carrying Dinesh Priyantha Herath and Samitha Dulan Kodithuwakku, who won gold and bronze medals respectively at the Tokyo Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, arrived at the Katunayake International Airport this evening.

In search of hidden rice stocks...

A joint operation in search of hidden rice stocks was carried out by the Consumer Affairs Authority and the Police in Colombo where 14,000 kilos of rice were discovered. Colombo Government Agent Pradeep Yasaratne, Consumer Affairs Authority’s Chairman Retired Maj. Gen. Shantha Dissanayaka and Consumer Affairs Authority Chief Colombo Pradeep Kalutararachchi joined the operation. Pix Nimalsiri Edirisinghe.

Unloading rice sacks...

The workers were seen unloading rice bags from lorries in Pettah. The vendors are of the opinion that there is a rice shortage in the market after imposing the control price. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Youth queued up for their turn...

The vaccination drive for the youth aged between 20 to 29 years is being done in full swing in Colombo and several other districts. Long queues can be seen outside the vaccination centres in Colombo to receive the first dose of Sinopharm vaccine. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana and Waruna Wanniarachchi

Checkpoints in operation

Police officers are seen operating road blocks to check people travelling during the quarantine curfew. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Got vaccinated...

The vaccination drive for the individuals in the age group of 20 to 29 was carried out at the Yatawatta Purana Viharaya, Pahalagama, Gampaha in line with Government’s decision to commence vaccination rollout for the relevant age group in Colombo and four other districts. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Oxygen stored...

The oxygen is seen being stored in a bowser to be supplied to a hospital in Colombo. The Government has decided to import liquid medicinal Oxygen to address a possible shortage of oxygen in the country. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Final rites of Wannila Aththo’s spouse

The final rites of Veddah Chief Uruwarige Wannila Aththo’s spouse Uruwarige Heenmanika who died of Covid-19 were performed at the Mahiyanganaya Public Cemetery in accordance with health regulations. Pix by Chamil Rupasinghe

Vaccination for 20 to 30 age group begins

Vaccination of people in the age group of 20 to 30 years begins today. Vaccination rollout are being carried out in Colombo and four other districts. The Colombo District Vaccination Centers were held at Ginthupitiya MOH Office, Sugathadasa stadium and at Vihara Maha Devi Park. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe, Pradeep Dirukshana and Waruna Wanniarachchi.

Inoculation of those above 20 begins

The inoculation of those over 20 years of age commenced today in the Western Province. People are seen getting vaccine at the Bodhiraja Viharaya, Panagoda. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Vegetable pile at New Peliyagoda Manning market

Large stocks of vegetables were seen piled up at the New Manning Market in Peliyagoda after it was opened for vendors yesterday. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

SJB remembers the departed COVID-19 souls

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) recently initiated an event to communicate with the kith and kin of those who died of COVID-19 in all districts. The ceremony was held in the Colombo district at the SJB Headquarters in Sri Jayewardanapura, Kotte and at Mahabodhi Temple in Maradana. Party seniors participated in the event where lamps were lit to remember those who departed from this world due to the dreaded COVID. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Queuing for sugar...

People were queuing to purchase sugar at the control price in Sathosa outlets in Borella and Maradana today. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Purchasing daily needs...

People were seen purchasing their daily needs from mobile vendors in and around Colombo today after the extension of the ongoing travel restrictions. Pix by Padeep Pathirana

Ensuring traders follow controller prices...

Co-operative Services, Marketing Development and Consumer Protection State Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna today visited Pettah to inspect commodities such as rice and sugar rice are sold at controlled price after the government had declared such regulation through a gazette notification yesterday (Sept.2). Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi