Dutch Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives Tanja Gonggrijp is seen joining ‘RideForLife’ again on their ‘Last Friday of the Month Cycle to Work Initiative’ in Colombo. “Did you know cycling instead of taking the car is one of the most effective ways to reduce your climate footprint?,” she tweeted.
Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 vaccination drive was kicked off this morning at the Army Hospital in Narahenpita as soldiers in the frontline of fighting COVID-19 was vaccinated with COVISHIELD vaccine. Medical staff at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children was also vaccinated today.
UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene and General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara were engaged in religious observances at Ruwanwelisaya and Jaya Sirimaha Bodhi in Anurdhapura today. They also called on the chief incumbent of Attamastana Venerable Pallegama Siriniwasa Thera. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
An event organized by the National Movement for Social Justice (NMSJ) was held to commemorate media personnel who had laid down their lives for media freedom. The event was held under the aegis of former Speaker and NMSJ Chairman Karu Jayasuriya.
Former President Maithripala Sirisena and several others were seen paying last respect to the body of Veteran journalist and media personality Kala Keerthi Dr. Edwin Ariyadasa, who passed away yesterday. The body is currently lying at the Borella Jayarathna Funeral Parlour.
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