South Asia’s largest food processing factory opens

One of the largest food processing factories in South Asia was opened today at the Katunayake Investment Promotion Zone (IPZ).

Operation of SL Aviation Unit in Central Africa

A combined operation was carried out by the No 62 Flight at United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) including Sri Lankan Aviation Unit to assist Zambian Special Forces to restore peace in the Boramata area in the Eastern Sector in the Central African Republic, which was attacked by Arab Messiriya Janjaweeds.

Ruwan at Puttalam

UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene and other party seniors participated in a meeting in Puttalam and discussed on reorganizing the party.

Stunning scenery

A rare scene of stunning double rainbow across the skies was seen in the Puttlam area. Double rainbows are formed when sunlight is reflected twice within a raindrop with the violet light that reaches the observers eye coming from the higher raindrops and the red light from lower raindrops.

Demanding justice...

The Joint Health Services Union staged a protest outside the Colombo North Teaching Hospital at Ragama yesterday over several demands.

Syrup handed over to Speaker

The syrup produced by Ayurvedic practitioner Dhammika Bandara, which he claims is a cure for COVID-19, was handed over to Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene today at the Parliamentary complex. The Speaker and several other government MPs were later seen taking a sip of the syrup.

Less crowded…

Pettah and Fort, which are busy areas on normal days, look less crowded despite curfew being lifted in the areas

More PCR tests...

A health team of Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) carried out PCR tests on residents at the Lakmuthu Sevana Apartment complex at Mayura Place ​in​ Wellawatte.

Cremation of unclaimed bodies of Covid victims commenced

The Colombo Municipal Council today began cremating unclaimed bodies of coronavirus victims after obtaining legal clearance from the Attorney General. At least 20 bodies are being cremated from today. Officials said that it will take approximately two hours to cremate each body so the process will take a few days.

Minimum facilities for Covid patients at Dankotuwa Hospital

Despite the Government claiming that maximum facilities are provided to Covid-19 patients, the accommodation facilities at the Divisional Hospital A – Dankotuwa remain at a minimum level. Patients also complain that there is no facility for them to pass the time and ease their stress. However, the service rendered by the hospital staff including doctors and nurses is commendable and great, they said.

New Generation Awards 2020

The Wijeya Social Media won two awards at the Women In Management: New Generation Awards 2020 held yesterday at the Regent Country Club in Malabe.

’Pirith Chanting’ to conclude tomorrow

The three-week-long continuous day and night chanting that was commenced at the Independence Square to invoke blessings on the country and eradication of the Covid-19 epidemic is to conclude tomorrow (9). Pix by Nisal Baduge

Seeking miracle ’Covid-19 cure’

A massive crowd was seen flocked at a traditional Ayurvedic centre in Hettimulla, Kegalle where a syrup claiming to cure Covid-19 is distributed free of charge.

Disinfecting…

Public places of the Ratnapura area such as the railway station, police station were fumigated as a preventive measure to contain the spread of prevailing Covid-19.

Ruwan at Kegalle

UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene and other party seniors participated in a meeting in Kegalle and discussed on reorganizing the party. The also met the Buddhist clergy.

SL foods attract at International Food Festival

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Hanoi, Vietnam participated in the Annual International Food Festival organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam, which was held recently.

At Yala

With less than five percent of daily visitors, the Yala National Park remains almost empty with people but animals continue to enjoy their freedom at the National Park with much less disturbance from outsiders.

Rescued and released...

A leopard that was trapped in a snare in Aranayaka was rescued by Wildlife officers and was released while Wildlife officers were travelling on the jeep.

Launched...

The program to carpet 100,000 km of roads under the Saubagyaye Dakma was commenced in the Gampaha District by launching the work to carpet Ja-ela, Kandana and Ragama Roads. Ministers Prasanna Ranatunga and Johnston Fernando were present at the event.

NTUC in protest

National Trade Union Center (NTUC) staged a protest outside the Fort Railway Station yesterday against the appointments to the Public Service Commission.

Back in operation

People were seen buying vegetables and fruits at the Narahenpita Dedicated Economic Center, which had been closed due to lockdown regulations imposed in Colombo.

Rough seas

Bad weather and rough seas were observed in Colombo as a result of Cyclone ‘Burevi’ which is to cross north-eastern coast of Sri Lanka between Trincomalee and Point-Pedro today.

SJB MPs visit Mahara Prison

A group of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MPs including Harin Fernando, Nalin Bandra visited the Mahara Prison where the unrest situation erupted two days ago. However, they were not allowed to go inside the prison. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Cyclone ‘Burevi’

Cyclone ‘Burevi’ is expected to move west-northwestwards and cross north-eastern coast of Sri Lanka between Trincomalee and Point-Pedro, close to Mullaithivu around tonight (within 7.00 p.m-10.00 p.m on today).

Back to busy life...

The Colombo city became a busy city once again with the easing of lockdown. Transport services are functioning as normal while shops and offices are also operating in line with health guidelines. The photos show Colombo is gradually returning to normalcy.

Security tightened at Ragama hospital

The officers attached to the Sri Lanka Army were deployed to provide the security around the Colombo North Teaching Hospital-Ragama as the inmates who are being treated at the hospital, have acted violently inside the hospital.

Development Officers in protest

The Development Officers Service Union staged a protest in front of the Ministry of Public Administration yesterday demanding that the trainee graduates recruited in 2019 who completed one year of training be included to permanent carder and over several demands.

Floral tribute

UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene and party members paid floral tribute to late Prime Minister D. S. Senanayake, Late nationalist leader Anagarika Dharamapala, and Late General Denzil Kobbekaduwa at Ampara Town.

Ruwan at Ampara

UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene and other party seniors participated in a meeting in Ampara and discussed on reorganizing the party.

Grievances…

The family members of the inmates, who died and were injured during the unrest erupted at the Mahara Prison were seen protesting against the incident demanding justice.