Kerala Ganja worth Rs.10 mn seized

A stock of Kerala Ganja weighing over 63 kgs worth over Rs. 10 million was seized in a raid carried out by Peliyagoda Crime Division. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Inmates in protest

A group of about 15 Inmates of the Welikada Remand Prison, who launched a protest were seen on top of the prison complex’s roof.

Forced into loneliness

COVID-19 situation in the Colombo city has forced people into social distancing, isolation and quarantine leaving them in anxiety and loneliness.

Safety first...

People were thoroughly checked before they enter public places in the Colombo city. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Minister at Fort Railway Station

Minister of Transport Gamini Lokuge was engaged in an inspection tour at the Fort Railway Station today. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Feeding street dogs

Stray dogs of isolated Colombo Fort was fed by an organization which is fighting for animal rights today. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Welisara Economic Centre resumes operations

The Dedicated Economic Centre in Welisara which was closed for 20 days due to the Covid-19 pandemic resumed operations today. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

SUV wrecks motor showroom

The SUV (V8) vehicle that crashed into a showroom near Nelum Pokuna Colombo 7 this evening was seen in the picture.

Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day The Armed Forces Remembrance Day and Poppy Ceremony organised by the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association was held at the War Memorial, Vihara Maha Devi Park today according to the health guidelines. Only few number of participants were attended at the ceremony due to the Covid-19 outbreak Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Deepavali…

Hindu people are preparing to celebrate the Festival of Lights, Deepavali which falls today. However, due to the prevailing pandemic situation, the Hindu people have been requested to host celebrations at home.

Drone operation…

A special operation was launched yesterday and today to monitor public movements in the isolated areas in Colombo using drone cameras. Pix by air force

Less crowds at Colombo bus stands

The Gunasinghapura Bus Stand and Private bus stand, bustling with people on normal days remain less crowded due to Covid-19 inflicted fears.

Drone regiment

Sri Lanka Army has established a Drone Regiment to monitor the activities on the ground today.

Face masks distributed...

Face masks donated by Asela Wickramesinghe Foundation were distributed to police officers on duty in Colombo at Gangarama temple today .Venerable Dr Kirinde Assaji thera of Gangarama Temple, Senior DIG Deshabandu Thennakoon, Asela Wickramasinghe and some police officers were present at the event. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Gampaha MC disinfected

The Gampaha Municipal Council was disinfected today as a precautionary measure to curb the spread of Covid-19. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Colombo back to normal

Workers and vendors are getting back to their normal routine after the government’s decision to ease the lockdown in the Western Province from Monday.

With 5th IPL trophy

Mumbai Indians players were seen with the trophy after they secured a fifth Indian Premier League title with a five-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in the final.

Illegal mobile selling

The steps were taken by the police to apprehend several vendors who were engaged in mobile selling in the Ragama area violating the quarantine law.

Still not busy…

Several areas of the Gampaha district still looked deserted despite the curfew being lifted in the Western Province. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

PCR tests continue...

A health team of Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) carried out PCR tests on a selected group of residents in Maradana and the Gunasinghapura area.

To collect Rs. 5,000 allowance

Long queues were seen to receive the Rs. 5,000 allowance today in lock down areas of Borella.Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Maintain the distance

A security officer is seen instructing passengers, who were rushing to get into a bus at Pettah in Colombo, to maintain the social distance. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Expecting to catch something big...

Residents in the Uswetakeiyawa area were seen engaged in fishing yesterday casting nets and some of them had gone for fishing on boats as well.

Ragama Police station disinfected

The Ragama Police Station was disinfected after several police officers attached to the police station tested positive for Covid-19. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Follow health rules to buy fish

People were seen in queues to buy fish from lorries where customers have to observe health guidelines like cleaning the hands with sanitizer, wearing a mask and checking the temperature before they buy fish.

Pettah Manning Market disinfected

Officials of the Colombo Municipal Council today disinfected the Manning Market in Pettah, Colombo before its opening for wholesale services. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Biden wins White House

Joe Biden has secured 290 Electoral College votes, to become the 46th president of the United States, defeating President Trump and capturing the White House after a bitter campaign that exposed deep divides in the country.

Received…

Long queues were seen outside the Grama Niladhari offices in the Gampaha District to receive the Rs. 5,000 allowance, which is distributed by the Government to people, who are faced with difficulties to earn a sufficient income due to the curfew restrictions imposed considering the COVID-19 situation in the country.

Cultivating…

A group of farmers were engaged in cultivating paddy fields that have been abandoned due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.

Still deserted

The Miniwangoda area was seen deserted due to the quarantine curfew in place in the Western Province. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana