Army mobile vaccination fleet begins

The Sri Lanka Army launched a mobile vaccination for the elderly, sick, handicapped and feeble citizens from today at the Army Headquarters - Sri Jayawardenapura under the directions of Army Commander General Shavendra Silva. Pix by Army Media

Vaccine rollout at IDH

The vaccine rollout was seen underway at the National Institute of Infectious Diseases where people received their first and second dose of Sinopharm COVID-19 Vaccine. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Cooking oil; how safe they are...?

The Coconut Development Board (CDB) together with the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA), carried out inspections on edible oils being sold in retail outlets along Gaswork Street in Pettah today. They checked whether the oil was suitable for human consumption. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Unidentified bodies taken for burial...

A total of 40 bodies of COVID-19 victims that remained unclaimed at the Colombo National Hospital were taken to the Oddamavadi burial site following the court order. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Vaccination drive continues...

People were seen receiving their first dose of Sinopharm COVID-19 Vaccine at the Vihara Maha Devi Park, which is operated by the Sri Lanka Army. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Long queue for PCR tests

People in the Bambalapitiya area were seen in long queues in order to undergo random PCR tests conducted by CMC health officials today. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Free Medical Camp...

A free medical camp organised by Rosewood Dental & Medical Hospital, Kadawatha Hospital Managing Director Dr. Asela Wijesundara was held at the hospital premises yesterday. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Safety first...

With COVID-19 situation in the country going from bad to worse, people are still seen taking health practices for granted. Everyone should stick to health rules and make sure that safety becomes the priority. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Gas shortage continues

A gas shortage reported several areas in Colombo after Laugfs Gas stopped imports owing to a dispute with the government over a price hike. Picture shows a shop sign with ‘No gas” in Colombo. Pix by Nisal Baduge

IUBF in protest...

The Inter-University Bhikku Federation (IUBF) today staged a protest outside the University of Jayawardenapura University in protest of Kotelawala Bill and urging the authorities to release arbitrarily arrested students union leaders. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Random PCR tests in Colombo

Random PCR tests were conducted on those in the Thummulla area in Colombo. Their samples are to be tested for new Delta variant. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Great enthusiasm to receive vaccine

People have shown a lot of interest in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine which becomes evident with the number of people arriving at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium to get themselves vaccinated. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Protest by Port employees...

The All Ceylon Joint Port Workers Union staged a protest outside the entrance to the Colombo Port over several demands including the selling of a land belonging to the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

There’s some fin down there!

A postman came face-to-face with a huge shark while snorkelling off the coast of Cornwall.

First Liver Transplant at J’pura Hospital

Seen here a medical team of the Sri Jayewardenepura and Colombo National Hospital performing a successful Liver Transplant at the Sri Jayewardenepura Hospital. It is the first Liver Transplant performed at the Jayewardenepura Hospital.

Waiting to get the jab...

People are seen queuing up at the Viharamahadevi Park to get their COVID vaccine. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Examination on corpses to check they carry COVID virus

Examinations performed on the cadavers brought to the Colombo Judicial Medical and Toxicology Institute on previous days whether they carry COVID virus before handing over to relatives. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Denzil Kobbekaduwa and his fellow war heroes commemorated

The 29th commemoration day of late Lieutenant General Denzil Kobbekaduwa and nine other war heroes was held with the participation of Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army General Shavendra Silva. Opening of the Denzil Kobbekaduwa Memorial Museum at Araly point, Kayts was also held in coincide with the commemoration.

Protection for life with a tiny pain....

People are seen receiving their second dose of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine in Colombo.

Pfizer vaccine rollout before leaving for Europe

Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine inoculation for students and overseas expat workers based in European countries. About 1,500 people were seen recently at the Army Hospital in Narahenpita. Those who are intending to leave for European nations in the coming days could also visit this location and get their vaccines. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Inoculation of senior citizens

The vaccination of those above the age of 60 years with the first dose of Sinopharm vaccine was carried out at the Viharamahadevi Park vaccination centre by Sri Lanka Army. Pix by Nisal Baduge

No to KNDU Bill...

The joint Centre against Kotelawala Defense University Bill staged a protest in Colombo against the proposed Kotelawala Defence University Bill today.Pix by Pradeep Dilrusksana

CEB employees stage protest in Colombo

A group of employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) staged a protest in Colombo today outside the CEB Head Office in Colombo against the sale of shares of the Kerawalapitiya power plant to an US company without calling for tenders.

Protest against KNDU Bill...

Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa is seen at a protest organised by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) at the Lipton circus against the proposed Kotelawala Defence University Bill.Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Against KNDU Bill...

Civil Organisations, Federation of University Teachers Association (FUTA) and National Peoples’Power staged a protest against the Kotelawala Defense University Bill in Colombo.Pix by pradeep dilrukshana

Discussion on Tripitaka Conservation Bill

An Expert Committee Discussion on the Tripitaka Conservation Bill was held today at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall. Pix by Nisal Baduge

In protest of Kotelawala Act...

The Medical Faculty Student Action Committee launched a protest march from the Medical Faculty of the University of Colombo to the Lipton Roundabout today in protest of the Kotelawala Act. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Teachers struggle continues...

Teachers Trade Unions who came to Colombo in a vehicle procession gathered in front of the Presidential Secretariat and staged a protest. Pix by Pradeep Dilrusksana

COVISHIELD second dose rollout underway...

The AztraZeneca second dose rollout is currently underway in the Western Province. People were seen receiving their second dose of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine in Colombo yesterday. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Tense during protest

A tense situation was reported near the entrance road to Parliament in Battaramulla due to a protest march by university students. The protest march was staged demanding the abolishment of the Kotelawala Defense University Act. Pix by Nisal Baduge