Popular international video blogger and social media influencer Nuseir Yassin, whom host Nas Daily has posted a video, praising Sri Lankans for looking after tourists who are currently stranded in Sri Lanka due to the Covid-19.
International Nurses Day was commemorated at a ceremony held at Abhayarama Temple, Narahenpita today under the patronage of newly appointed Health Ministry Secretary Major General Sanjeewa Munsinghe. This event was organised by the Public Services United Nurses Union.
Some passengers were seen rushing into a bus without properly following the health guidelines. People have been advised to observe the health guidelines given by the health authorities as the work of private and public sectors resumed from yesterday.
The Gampaha Malwatuhiripitiya Police Station conducted a pahan pooja for those who have been diagnosed and are being treated for the Coronavirus, and for the well being of those in the country. The Police officers participated in the pooja while reporting for various duties.
Public places of the Colombo and the Ragama areas such as the railway stations, ATM machines were fumigated as a preventive measure to contain the spread of prevailing Covid-19 in line with the decision to re-commence the services of public and private sectors from tomorrow.
The Galle Face Green devoid of visitors has taken a lush green colour due to the curfew imposed in Colombo for over a month. Once the people are allowed to resume work from Monday even amidst curfew in Colombo, it is likely that the Galle Face Green will change its colour back to brown as it would be filled with visitors.
The Gangarama Temple in collaboration with the tri-forces personnel and the police distributed alms to those who observed sill at their homes as the people refrained from visiting temples due to COVID-19 pandemic. Venerable Dr Assaji Thera coordinated the distribution with Minster Bandula Gunawardana.
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa attended the all night pirith sermon held at Olaboduwa Raja Maha Viharaya at Gonapola, Horana in line with the National Vesak Ceremony on May 7. Ven Dr. Diviyagaha Yasasi Thera, Ven. Olaboduwe Dhammika Thera and many other Buddhist monks conduct the pirith sermon. Pix by President’s Media
Buddhists, this year, have been restricted to celebrate Vesak staying at homes giving priority to Prathipaththi Pooja due to COVID-19 pandemic. People are not allowed to go out to celebrate Vesak due to social distancing and other health guidelines. Therefore, people are seen decorating their houses with lanterns and other decorations as usual and limit the celebration to homes.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the preventive measures imposed by the health authorities, the government and the Buddhist monks requested the people to limit Vesak celebrations to their homes. Against this backdrop, some vendors were seen selling Vesak lanterns and decorations in and around Colombo despite the curfew. They said the prices of decorative items have increased due to unavailability of ample supply.
Sirikotha, the head office of the United National Party (UNP) was disinfected by the health officials of the Kotte Municipal Council yesterday in an attempt to prevent the spread of COVID-19. A team of Municipality, Health officials including PHI Lahiru Karunaratne disinfected the premises under the supervision of Chief PHI Malinda Jayawardena and instructions of Chief Medical Officer Dr. Manoj Rodrigo.
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