Duminda Silva calls on Premier

Former MP Duminda Silva who was serving a death sentence over murder charges and released from prison on a special presidential pardon last month met with Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa today at the Temple Trees. Pix courtesy Duminda Silva’ official Facebook page

Teachers are getting their jabs....

Picture shows teachers are being given COVID-19 vaccines at the Army Hospital in Narahenpita today in line with the government’s plan to administer vaccine and to reopen the schools, which are presently closed due to COVID outbreak. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Turtle washed ashore...

The carcass of a turtle washed ashore to the Galle Face, Colombo today after the burnt down MV X-Press Pearl in Sri Lankan waters. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Returning to normal...

After relaxing travel restrictions, the country is gradually returning to normal routine. Many are seen walking, jogging and cycling to maintain their physical health. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Almost done

The construction of the New Kelani Bridge, which is boasted to be a one of a kind project in the country, is being conducted at a steady pace by the local workforce with a target of completion by September this year. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja and Nisal Baduge

Weekly fair back yesterday

Weekly fairs (Sathi Pola) were back in action at Karagampitiya, Mt. Lavinia and Delkada to facilitate people to buy their essentials yesterday. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Against filling of Muthurajawela wetlands...

Catholics in Bopitiya including the members of the clergy staged a silent protest against the construction of an LNG power plant in Muthuragawela yesterday. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Several areas in Ratnapura inundated

Around 2,000 families were affected due to sudden rains resulting in floods in the Ratnapura area. Several areas were inundated causing inconvenience for people.

Debris washed ashore again...

Due to adverse weather conditions in the sea area, the debris of containers from the ship MV X-Press Pearl was seen washed ashore off the coast of the Moratuwa, Ratmalana and Angulana. Pix by Rekha Tharangani

Administering Pfizer for students who are going overseas

A female soldier of the Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps is seen giving the Pfizer Covid 19 vaccine to a local student who is going overseas for higher education, at the Army hospital in Colombo today. Army Commander General Shavendra Silva said the government directed to give the Pfizer vaccine to nearly one thousand students who are going abroad for higher education as most countries do not allow them to enter without the Pfizer vaccine. Pix by Pra

SJB protest

The members of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) held a demonstration at the Independence Squire over the government’s move against several demands and actions, including the attempt of the media suppression. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Sinopharm jab for construction workers

Administering the first dose of the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine for the Chinese and Vietnamese workers at construction sites in Colombo carried out yesterday. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.

SLFP Central Committee meeting...

The Central Committee meeting of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) was held at the SLFP headquarters in Colombo under the chairmanship of former President Maithripala Sirisena. The meeting was convened after two months due to the COVID pandemic. The discussions focused on the future political plans of the party. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

PCR test and vaccination drive

PCR tests and Chinese Sinopharm vaccine rollout take place at the Waterfront project building in Colombo. Pix by Nisal Baduge

No masks...

Though the Health Authorities repeatedly advise people the importance of wearing face masks to protect themselves from COVID virus spreading among others, some ignorant people still seem disobeying health guidelines. Hence, it is going to be a tough task for the authorities to control the spreading of the dreaded virus. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Against Kothalawa Private University Act

Members of the ’Student Movement for Free Education’ today staged a protest opposite the parliament roundabout for attempting to pass the cc *?). Protestors claimed that the government is attempting to pass the university Act using the momentum caused by COVID pandemic. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Basil as new Finance Minister

SLPP National Organizer Basil Rajapaksa, who was sworn in as the new Finance Minister before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa this morning, assumed duties at the Finance Ministry amidst religious observances. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

SJB MPs in protest

The MPs of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) staged a protest at the entrance road to Parliament claiming that the government was depriving of the people’s right to protest. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

The ruling Rajapaksa brothers

Basil Rajapaksa was sworn in as the Finance Minister before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa this morning.

'Walk in' vaccination at Mulleriyawa hospital

Medical team of the Air Force is seen engaged in the vaccination drive at the Mulleriyawa hospital where the first dose of Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine was administered to those above 30 years. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Time to fly a kite...

Vendors were seen selling kits in the Kottawa and Homagama areas as people were used to flying kites with the onset of this season. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Reinstate fired employees..

A protest was held outside the State Engineering Corporation of Sri Lanka urging the authorities to reinstate the employees of the Corporation, who were fired from work. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Arrested for violating quarantine laws...

Former JVP Provincial Councilor Mahinda Jayasinghe and another individual were arrested by the Pamunugama Police today for staging a protest violating court orders and quarantine rules. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Rollout of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine begins...

Administering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine as the second dose to people who received the first dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine commenced today at the P.D. Sirisena Ground in Maligawatte. The health authorities requested people to bring the vaccination card as it has been made compulsory. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Donation...

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Japan in connection with Sri Lankan expatriates living in Japan donated over $225,000 worth of Covid related emergency equipment to 14 government hospitals.

Protest of a different kind....

The employees of State Engineering Corporation today staged a protest climbing to the top of the communication tower of the building urging the authorities to stop political victimisation and placed several other demands. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Sinopharm jab rollout...

Administering the Sinopharm vaccine for those who are above 30 carried out at the Ratmalana Air Force Base yesterday. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

SLAF Chief inspects vaccination centre...

Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana is seen inspecting the vaccination centre at Thaninayagam Tamil Vidyalaya, Borella, operated by the SLFA Officers. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Students who lack internet access arrive at school......

Students of the Sri Sanghabodhi Central School, Nittambuwa, who are unable to access the internet facilities today turned up at the school to continue with their studies. Picture shows the students who visited the school are being hosted for a small treat by the principal. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

CDA new Chairman assumes duties

Keerthi Sri Weerasinghe, who was appointed as the new Chairman of the Coconut Development Authority (CDA) today assumed duties amidst religious observances. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe