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

Airborne training at Maduruoya reservoir

Special airborne training programme was held at the Maduruoya reservoir area with the participation of paratroopers of the Sri Lanka Navy, Sri Lanka Air Force, Commando Regiment, Special Forces yesterday.

SLAF hands HHOT unit for Kalutara hospital

The Sri Lanka Air Force handed over a Heated Humidified Oxygen Therapy Unit (HHOT) to District General Hospital in Kalutara yesterday.

Gampaha haunted by emptiness...

The Gampaha City which is one of the cities that is being highly battered by COVID-19, looked deserted due to the 10-day lockdown imposed by the authorities to curb the further spread of the virus. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Colombo turns busy again...

Despite the nationwide lockdown, vehicles are seen moving in Colombo. People seem busy with their usual activities. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana and Pradeep Pathirana

Checkpoints in operation

Police checkpoints are operational throughout the country as the country has been placed under ten-day lockdown. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Vaccination drive at Viharamahadevi Park on full flow...

Picture shows people are receiving their vaccines against the COVID-19 virus at the vaccination centre at Viharamahadevi Park operated by the soldiers. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Beds with oxygen facilities donated

Beds with oxygen facilities for COVID-19 patients were donated to the Divisional Hospital, Udupila by MP Sahan Pradeep Withana. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Feeding stray dogs

Some volunteers were seen feeding the stray dogs during lockdown period. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Construction activities continue...

Construction work is seen continuing in Colombo during the current lockdown to minimise the COVID 19 pandemic spread. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

All this toil for pure survival.....

Porters are seen working in Colombo inspire of the lockdown to find their means for survival. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana.

Mobile vaccination by Army personnel...

The mobile vaccination service carried out by the Sri Lanka Army is currently underway for those who are suffering from illnesses and unable to leave their homes. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe and Waruna Wanniarachchi

De Soysa building demolished...

The authorities commenced demolishing the historic De Soysa building in Slave Island, which is under dilapidated condition today. A part of the building collapsed recently. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Deserted temples on Poya Day

All the Buddhist temples across the country were seen deserted on Nikini Full Moon Poya Day today due to the quarantine curfew imposed islandwide. Pix by Nisal Baduge and Pradeep Dilrukshana

Colombo wears deserted look...

Colombo, the bustling city wore a deserted look as a ten-day lockdown was imposed to address the surge of fresh Covid-19 cases in the country. Pix by Samantha Perera

How a nation was left puzzled

Since the government announced a 10-day lockdown yesterday afternoon, the nation has been left puzzled. With contradictory terms used for the shutdown and then ever-changing lists being released as to who can function and who cannot, one wonders why a collective decision cannot be taken.

Verifying identity...

Army and Police officers are seen verifying the identity of the people who are travelling during lockdown period. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Gas cylinder trucks queue...

The lorries containing Litro Gas cylinders were seen in long queues at the Litro Gas Lanka Limited until gas cylinders are issued. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

’Black Flag’ protest

A prayer service led by Archbishop of Colombo His Eminence Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith was held at the Archbishop’s House, Colombo today with the participation of several other Catholic priests in commemoration of the victims of the Easter Sunday attacks. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana and Nimalsiri Edirisinghe