Army continues vaccination drive...

A Soldier of the Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps is seen administering the first dose of the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine during a vaccination drive in Colombo yesterday. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Protest dishonouring health guidelines

Several member groups attached to the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) today staged a protest opposite the Fort Railway Station without adhering to health guidelines and not maintaining social distances. They urged the government to meet several demands, including bringing the fuel prices down. The protesters reacted angrily to journalists when asked to wear their masks properly and it was reported that several protesters were intoxicated.

'Ranjan & Api'

A news briefing organised by a group of artists was held in Colombo where a campaign called ’Ranjan & Api’ was launched requesting President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to grant a presidential pardon for imprisoned Ranjan Ramanayake. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Stock of 1.6 mn Sinopharm vaccines stored…

A stock of 1.6 million doses of Sinopharm, which arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning was stored at the Central Vaccine Store.

Hotel workers in protest...

Hotel Workers’ Centre staged a protest in Colombo yesterday insisting the authorities to provide them with a compensation payment of Rs. 15,000 and to vaccinate all hotel workers. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Colombo roads underwater

Several roads in Colombo were flooded because of the heavy rains that lashed several parts of the country this morning. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel and Pradeep Dilrukshana

Giving priority to health practices....

The operations at the Public Library in Colombo resumed in compliance with health guidelines and practices. The Library had remained closed due to the COVID-19 situation in the country. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Maiden media briefing of ’True Patriots’

The first press briefing of initiative called ’True Patriots’ launched by Former Minister Mangala Samaraweera, who has stepped down from parliamentary politics, was held today (25) at the ’Freedom Hub’ in Colombo. The project will seek to empower the youth of this country with the aim of creating a radical centrist movement towards nation building. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Vaccination drive in full swing

The vaccination drive against COVID-19 is underway in the Western Province and several other districts. Pictures show the vaccination center operated by the Army at Vihara Maha Devi Park. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

First-ever ’’National Sandalwood Garden’’ inaugurated

The country’s first-ever ’’National Sandalwood Garden’’, grown and designed in Sri Jayewardenepura, Battaramulla, was vested with the public recently under the patronage of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. Sandalwood trees have high medicinal value and provide the perfect place for people to relax with their families and friends. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Vaccination drive continues

People were seen getting vaccinated with Chinese Sinopharm against COVID-19 in Colombo today.Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Esala Poya day...

Devotees are seen engaging in religious activities at the Bellanwila temple to mark the Esala Poya day today. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Seeking blessings on Esala Poya day

Devotees are seen engaging in religious activities this morning at the Kelaniya Temple to mark the Esala Poya day, which falls today. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Stand against child labour!

Socialist Youth Union and Women for Rights staged a protest outside the National Child Protection Authority yesterday demanding justice for the minor girl who died with burn injuries while working as a domestic helper at Rishard Bathiudeen’s house. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

SJB protest Homagama

Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa at a protest organized by Samaga Jana Balawegaya (SJB) in Homagama yesterday over several demands. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Resolve our issues...

Several teachers’ and principals’ unions staged a protest march over several demands today. They marched from Maradana to Presidential Secretariat holding placards and shouting slogans. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Another edition of “Haritha Saviya” tree planting

The fifth edition of the Haritha Saviya tree planting project was conducted at Milton Liyanage Community Hall premises in Colombo on Tuesday.

Abolish Kotelawala Act...

All Ceylon Medical Officers’ Association (ACMOA) staged a protest outside the Colombo National Hospital today (21) against the Kotelawala Act. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Bring Easter Sunday attack mastermind before justice

Members of the Centre for Peace and Civil Society (CPCS) today held a protest march from Katuwapitiya Church demanding authorities to bring the Easter Sunday suicide attack mastermind before justice. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

SJB protest in Divulapitiya

Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa is seen carrying a placard during a protest staged by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) in Divulapitiya today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Eid Mubarak...

Muslim devotees are seen engaged in Eid prayers at the Dawatagaha Mosque, in Colombo as they celebrate the end of Hajj. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Remembering Black July...

Christian Solidarity Movement (CSM) staged a demonstration in Colombo yesterday in line with 38th anniversary of Black July. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Proposed elevated expressway draws protest

Residents of Thalangama, along with Ven. Pahiyangala Ananda Sagara Thera of the Protect Sri Lanka Organisation yesterday handed over a letter to the United Nations with details of how the proposed elevated expressway from New Kelani Bridge to Athurugiriya would affect the Thalangama wetland. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Protest aimed at several demands

Members of six trade unions, including the Workers’ Struggle Centre (WSC), Revolotionary Students’ Union (RSU) and Front Line Socialist Party (FLSP) today staged a protest opposite the Fort Railways Station over several demands, including increasing of salaries to meet the cost of living, protecting free education and defeating KDU Bill. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Another Sinopharm vaccine rollout...

People are seen getting their first dose of Chinese Sinopharm vaccine at the Army Vaccine centre in Colombo today. According to the research carried out by the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, the Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine produces antibodies in 95% of people who are vaccinated and is very effective against the Delta variety. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Arrest the culprits behind girl’s death...

Several members of the New Democratic People’s Front (NDPF) today staged a protest near former Minister Rishad Bathiudeen’s residence in Bauddaloka Mawatha, Colombo, following the death of a 16-year-old girl. They demanded arrest of the culprits behind the girl’s death. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Stop militarization of high education!

University Teachers’ Association at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura staged a demonstration outside the university today urging the authorities to stop the militarization of high education. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Health Employees in protest...

A protest organized by Health Employees Trade Union Collective was held yesterday in front of the Gampaha General Hospital over several demands.

Reduce prices of essential goods...

Members of the People’s Liberation Front staged a protest in Yakkala today urging the Government to reduce the prices of essential goods and fuel. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Three precious gems kept under tight security

Three precious gems in the possession of the National Gem and Jewellery Authority were brought under tight security by the STF to be kept in the safety locker of the Bank of Ceylon.