IUBF protest...

The Inter-University Bhikkhu Federation (IUBF) today launched an online protest demanding the immediate release of student leaders and Trade Union leaders fighting against the Kotelawela Bill. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Beggars not forgotten during vaccination drive...

Beggars who live in the Colombo area are seen getting the first dose of the Chinese Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine in Colombo today. The event was organized by the Dam Street Police and the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Health Division. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana and Waruna Wanniarachchi

Airborne training at Maduruoya reservoir

Special airborne training programme was held at the Maduruoya reservoir area with the participation of paratroopers of the Sri Lanka Navy, Sri Lanka Air Force, Commando Regiment, Special Forces yesterday.

SLAF hands HHOT unit for Kalutara hospital

The Sri Lanka Air Force handed over a Heated Humidified Oxygen Therapy Unit (HHOT) to District General Hospital in Kalutara yesterday.

Gampaha haunted by emptiness...

The Gampaha City which is one of the cities that is being highly battered by COVID-19, looked deserted due to the 10-day lockdown imposed by the authorities to curb the further spread of the virus. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Colombo turns busy again...

Despite the nationwide lockdown, vehicles are seen moving in Colombo. People seem busy with their usual activities. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana and Pradeep Pathirana

Checkpoints in operation

Police checkpoints are operational throughout the country as the country has been placed under ten-day lockdown. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Vaccination drive at Viharamahadevi Park on full flow...

Picture shows people are receiving their vaccines against the COVID-19 virus at the vaccination centre at Viharamahadevi Park operated by the soldiers. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Beds with oxygen facilities donated

Beds with oxygen facilities for COVID-19 patients were donated to the Divisional Hospital, Udupila by MP Sahan Pradeep Withana. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Feeding stray dogs

Some volunteers were seen feeding the stray dogs during lockdown period. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Construction activities continue...

Construction work is seen continuing in Colombo during the current lockdown to minimise the COVID 19 pandemic spread. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

All this toil for pure survival.....

Porters are seen working in Colombo inspire of the lockdown to find their means for survival. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana.

Mobile vaccination by Army personnel...

The mobile vaccination service carried out by the Sri Lanka Army is currently underway for those who are suffering from illnesses and unable to leave their homes. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe and Waruna Wanniarachchi

De Soysa building demolished...

The authorities commenced demolishing the historic De Soysa building in Slave Island, which is under dilapidated condition today. A part of the building collapsed recently. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Deserted temples on Poya Day

All the Buddhist temples across the country were seen deserted on Nikini Full Moon Poya Day today due to the quarantine curfew imposed islandwide. Pix by Nisal Baduge and Pradeep Dilrukshana

Colombo wears deserted look...

Colombo, the bustling city wore a deserted look as a ten-day lockdown was imposed to address the surge of fresh Covid-19 cases in the country. Pix by Samantha Perera

How a nation was left puzzled

Since the government announced a 10-day lockdown yesterday afternoon, the nation has been left puzzled. With contradictory terms used for the shutdown and then ever-changing lists being released as to who can function and who cannot, one wonders why a collective decision cannot be taken.

Verifying identity...

Army and Police officers are seen verifying the identity of the people who are travelling during lockdown period. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Gas cylinder trucks queue...

The lorries containing Litro Gas cylinders were seen in long queues at the Litro Gas Lanka Limited until gas cylinders are issued. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

’Black Flag’ protest

A prayer service led by Archbishop of Colombo His Eminence Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith was held at the Archbishop’s House, Colombo today with the participation of several other Catholic priests in commemoration of the victims of the Easter Sunday attacks. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana and Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Sri Lanka goes Silent

A 10 day quarantine curfew came into effect from last night. Seen here are the deserted roads of Colombo today morning. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Getting their vaccines...

Picture shown people are being given the Chinese Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine at the Sugathadasa Stadium yesterday. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Preparing for ’stay indoors’

People are preparing ahead for the upcoming stay-at-home order which comes into effect from 10 pm today until August 30. The Government has imposed a ten-day lockdown in view to prevent the prevalent COVID-19 outbreak in the county. Pix by Samantha Perera, Waruna Wanniarachchi and Pradeep Pathirana and Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Long queues at filling stations

Long queues were seen at petrol stations in Colombo due to rumours circulating on social media that there is a fuel shortage in the country.pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana and Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Stop!

Road blocks have been set up in several places where vehicles and individuals are checked by the security forces. Pictures show a road block near the Southern border of Western Province. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Dilum visits Fort Railway station

Transport State Minister Dilum Amunugama today visited the Fort Railway station to observe how the trains are operated to transport the employees of essential services. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

PCR tests along Marine drive...

A health team of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) carried out PCR tests on residents along Marine drive in Kollupitiya today.Pix by Pradeep Dilrusksana

Masks not meant for jaws...

In a dreadful situation where lockdowns are not on the cards, people must ensure that they strictly abide by the health guidelines and practices when they are outdoors. However, people still don’t seem to have realised the gravity of the pandemic threat and making the situation go from bad to worse through their haphazard behaviour. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Expressway deserted...

The Southern Expressway was seen deserted today as the government imposed heavy travel restrictions to curb the COVID 19 pandemic. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.

Self-lockdown...

Colombo Fort looked deserted with some shop owners going for a self-lockdown closing their shops. Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana