In protest of 20A

Several Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MPs arrived at Parliament in a motorcade in protest of the 20th Amendment this morning. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Illegally imported ethanol stock seized

A consignment of 80 barrels of ethanol stock which was imported illegally was seized by the staff of the Customs Risk Management Unit today, Customs Deputy Director Sudath Silva said. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Madush shot dead

Notorious underworld drug kingpin Samarasinghe Arachchige Madush Lakshitha alias Makandure Madush was shot dead in a crossfire between police and other suspected underworld figures at Maligawatte Housing Complex this morning. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Remanded...

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Rishad Bathiudeen was remanded till October 27 by the Colombo Fort Magistrates’ Court today. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

SPMC launches Clopidogrel

The State Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Corporation (SPMC) today launched the medicine ‘Clopidogrel’ under the ’’New Drugs for the New Country’’ programme of locally manufacturing drugs. Pharmaceutical Production, Supply and Regulation State Minister Prof. Channa Jayasumana, Professor Saroj Pathirana of Colombo University’s Medical Faculty, SPMC Chairman Dr. Uthpala Indrawansa and other officials were present at the occasion.

Second super over, first time in T20

There was no shortage of drama and action as Mumbai Indians (MI) and Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) played out two Super Overs for the first time in T20 circlet where the latter emerged victorious in Match 36 of the Dream11 Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium yesterday.

Cultivating...

A group of student monks of the Weerahena Temple in Nattandiya seen cultivating a paddy field that has been abandoned for many years. Pix by Hiran Priyankara

Mete out justice

A group of people living in the Tsunami housing complex, the ’Caritas Village’, in Ragama staged a protest yesterday claiming that they lack essential facilities in houses handed over by ’Caritas.

Jeewayu Prathijeewaka to boost immunity

Jeewayu Prathijeewaka, an herbal mix produced by the Jeewayu Private Limited with the intention of increasing immunity, was launched at the Gangarama Temple in the presence of Buddhist monks and State Minister Vidura Wickramanayake and Dayasiri Jayasekera yesterday.

Allowed to purchase groceries

People in 29 police divisions in the Gampaha District came in numbers to purchase their provisions as groceries and other outlets which sell essential items were allowed to open for a few hours in Minuwangoda yesterday.

Herbal drinks to boost immunity

The Civil Defence Force (CDS) personnel and the members of the traders union at the Dedicated Economic Centre, Welisara distributed herbal drinks among the customers to their boost immunity. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Deva Pooja to end COVID-19

UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene took part in a ‘Deva Pooja’ held at Sri Kailasanathar Swamy Devasthanam, Colombo 10 where intervention of the gods were sought to end the COVID-19 pandemic which had hit Sri Lanka. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Rathana Suthra chanted at Gangarama to end COVID - 19 pandemic

An all-night reciting of the Rathana Suthra commenced at Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple this evening seeking divine intervention to end the COVID-19 pandemic, with the participation of UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene and other members of the party’s working committee. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Accountant, two drivers in court

Accountant Alagarathnam Manoranjan and two drivers who were arrested for misappropriating public funds are seen at Courts. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

‘Weeraya’, ‘Jagatha’ decommissioned

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne presided over the ceremonial decommissioning that had been organized with great pomp and circumstance to bid adieu to Sri Lanka Navy Ship (SLNS) ‘Weeraya’ and ‘Jagatha’ at the Naval Dockyard Trincomalee.

Aayu+ for early cancer detection

A social media initiative by the name ‘Aayu+’ was launched at the Blood bank in Narahenpita this morning to make people aware of early detection of cancer, treatment and palliative care. People can access Aayu+ through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Youtube. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Ranil at PCoI

Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe arrived at the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) into Easter Sunday attacks to give evidence this evening.

Best friends fur-ever!

Animal lovers from around the world have been sharing the adorable snaps of the unlikely furry friends who will melt your heart. (Daily Mail)

New Kelani Bridge underway

The Construction work of the elevated Kelani Bridge is underway. The government’s plans to build an elevated highway from Dematagoda which exits at the Colombo Port and Katunayake Expressway. The bridge which is to function as the gateway to Colombo, collectively with the elevated highway, will help ease the traffic congestion within Colombo city limits and the Peliyagoda area. Pix by Nisal Baduge

SLFP gets new members from Jaffna

A group of residents from Jaffna joined the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) today and they were given membership certificates by SLFP General Secretary State Minister Dayasiri Jayasekera at the party head office in Colombo. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

PCR tests at Fort Railway station

PCR tests were conducted at the Fort Railway station today by the health officials to test COVID-19 infected persons. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

A/L exam begins…

The Advanced Level examination commenced this morning throughout the island. Seen here are some of the students arriving at the St. John’s College Nugegoda adhering to health guidelines. Pix by Pradeep Dirukshana

Fort Railway Station deserted..

Several locations in Colombo including the Fort Railway Station were seen deserted this afternoon due to COVID-19 concerns. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Exams over

Students were seen rushing out of the examination hall to their parents with smiles, after completing their year-5 scholarship examination. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Exams today

The Grade 5 scholarship examination commenced this morning at 2,936 centers throughout the island. Seen here are some of the students walking at examination centers adhering health guidance. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Examination centres disinfected

Examination centres were disinfected in line with the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination, which is to be held tomorrow. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Disinfecting…

Public places of the Ja-ela, Kandana and Ragama areas such as the railway stations were fumigated as a preventive measure to contain the spread of prevailing Covid-19.

Deserted again..

Several locations in Colombo including the Fort Railway Station, Private Bus Terminal at Bastian Mawatha and the Manning Market were seen deserted due to COVID-19 concerns. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Elephants of Kala Wewa

More than 200 elephants, in four herds, could be seen in the up-streams of Kala Wewa and Balalu Wewa during day and evening times, as pointed out by the villagers. Pix by Kanchana Kuram Ariyadasa

The sick taking the risk

Sick estate workers were seen in long queues for their clinic or to get treatment at the Dickoya Base Hospital premises without maintaining one-meter distance or adhering to health guidelines .