In a hurry...

As all Economic Centers will remain closed from today until next Monday, vendors and consumers were seen buying and selling goods in a hurry at the Peliyagoda Manning Market. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

A section of National Hospital renovated...

A section of the Colombo Naional Hospital (CNH) which was renovated with new medical equippment was handed over to the hospital management today. The renovation was done by the Engineering Corporation. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

PCR tests at Dematagoda

The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) today carried out 150 PCR tests at Aramya Road, Dematagoda where the Indian Variant of COVID-19 was detected yesterday. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Still busy despite restrictions...

Despite the imposed travel restrictions, a large number of vehicles were seen entering Colombo city today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Veggie prices on the rise!

The Economic Centres in the country were opened yesterday (17) and will remain open until today (18) for wholesale trade in keeping with health guidelines. How­ever, the mobile vendors claimed that the prices of vegetables are considerably on the rise. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Sputnik V, Sinopharm second dose rollout

Administering the second dose of the Russian-made Sputnik V and China’s Sinopharm vaccine COVID-19 vaccine took place at the Sri Piyadassinaramaya in Kohilawatta and Deepangoda Temple respectively today. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana and Nisal Baduge

Health Workers protest

The Colombo General Hospital’s United Health Workers Union protested in front of the hospital today over several demands. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.

Inspecting Sathosa warehouse...

Trade Minister Bandula Gunawardene today made an inspection tour to the Sathosa warehouse in Colombo where essential items are stored to be distributed to people. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

People queuing to get Sinopharm jab

People are seen in queues at a Temple in Batuwatta to get the second dose of the Sinopharm vaccine. Vaccination drive of the general public is currently underway in several districts in the country. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Affected by drop in fish sales...

Fishermen in Wattala, Elakanda area were hopeless as there were only a few customers to buy fish. Fishermen claim that although they have been allowed to go for fishing, there is a low demand for fish items due to the fears among people following the fire at the X-Press Pearl vessel. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

In search of mobile signals...

A group of schoolchildren are seen trying to link their devices with online network for their learning activities. This scene was captured at a bus halt on the 4th mile post in Norton Bridge. Due to poor mobile signal reception in Norton and Hapugastenna in Maskeliya, the schoolchildren go with their parents to the 4th mile post bus halt every day to receive mobile signals. Pix by Ranjith Rajapaksa

Affected fisherfolk receives Rs. 5,000 allowance

Fishing community affected by the distressed X-press Pearl vessel, was provided with the Rs. 5,000 allowance in Negombo yesterday. People in Pitipana Central and South Pitipana East Grama Niladhari Divisions received the allowance. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Carrying dry rations...

Dry rations were distributed among 200 families affected by Covid-19 in the Aduruppu Street in Colombo under the patronage of in Charge of Colombo Central, SSP Nishantha Chandrasekara. IP Ajith Meththananda , Officer-in-Charge of Wellaweediya Police, Chief Inspector Ajith Peduruarachchi and Dhammika Samarawickrama were present at the event. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

COVID-19 care center for females...

The work at the Intermediate Care Centre in Gampaha designated only for female COVID-19 patients has not yet been completed though it was declared open by Health Minister Pavitra Wanniarachchi on June 07. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Construction work continues...

Construction work on roads in Colombo have commenced during travel restrictions. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Essential items delivered on doorstep

Essential items including vegetables and fruits are being delivered to the houses considering the island-wide travel restrictions imposed due to the prevailing COVID-19 situation in the county. Pix by Damith Wickramasinghe

Pettah still deserted...

Pettah and major towns in Colombo are still seen deserted due to the island-wide travel restrictions. However, wholesale shops opened their shutters for retail vendors in Pettah. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana and Waruna Wanniarachchi

Navy officers in action...

Navy personnel were deployed to collect remaining debris and clean the coastal areas in Negombo, which were affected by the ill-fated ’X-Press Pearl’ vessel. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana and Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Financial aid to flood victims in Gampaha

Global Lifestyle Lanka (Pvt) Ltd handed over a sum of Rs. 500,000 to Minister Prasanna Ranatunga to provide assistance to 200 families in the Gampaha area affected by the floods.

End Hunger project launched...

End Hunger project initiated by Goodwill Ambassadors Sri Lanka was launched today in Kirulapana with the help of Police in the Western Province. Minister of Youth & Sports Namal Rajapaksa and in-charge of the Western Province Senior DIG Deshabandu Thennakoon joined in distributing food items to people. The project will be carried out as a pilot project in the Colombo district. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Distributing dry rations…

The Mahabage Police station yesterday distributed dry rations among Covid-19 affected people in the area under the patronage of Kelaniya, Ragama, Jaela Divisions in-charge ASP Prasanna De Silva. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Another vaccination rollout is on....

A large number of people living in Arachchiwatta and Nadamuwa west in Kotugoda and area received the second dose of Sinopharm vaccine today at the Sri Sudarshanaramaya temple in Arachchiwattha. This was organized by Sujeewa Sampath, Vice President of the Minuwangoda Pradeshiya Sabha. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Some relief for the needy...

A relief pack consisting of essential items were distributed in Kelanimulla area yesterday during the present restriction period. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Half opened shops,....

Retail shops are seen half opened in several parts of Colombo and consumers are busy buying their essentials. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Home delivery service in operation...

Goods including vegetables, fruits and other essential items are being delivered to the houses considering the island-wide travel restrictions imposed due to the prevailing COVID-19 situation in the county. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Sputnik V second dose rollout begins

Administering the second dose of the Russian-made Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine took place in Angoda and Gothatuwa today. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi and Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Another turtle pays the price...

Another turtle washed shore dead to the Galle Face after the burning of the MV X-Press Pearl in Sri Lankan waters. So far, more than ten turtles and several fish have been washed ashore. Pix by Samantha Perera

Administering Sinopharm second jab...

Administering the second dose of the Sinopharm vaccine took place in Mattegoda today. A large number of people were seen queuing to get the vaccine. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Project kicks off to culture artificial reef in Northern waters

The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources with the assistance of Navy today launched a project to culture artificial reef off the Delft Island. Through this project, it is expected to enhance biodiversity in the coastal waters off the islands in Jaffna peninsula.

SLAF receive three overhauled Antonov-32 aircraft from Ukraine

Three Ukrainian-built Antonov-32 transport aircraft belonging to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) which were sent to Ukraine for overhaul purposes, were brought back to the country today. The three AN-32B aircraft were sent to Ukraine in August last year to undergo repairs and a life extension. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe