Random PCR tests in Colombo

Random PCR tests were conducted on those in the Thummulla area in Colombo. Their samples are to be tested for new Delta variant. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Great enthusiasm to receive vaccine

People have shown a lot of interest in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine which becomes evident with the number of people arriving at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium to get themselves vaccinated. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Protest by Port employees...

The All Ceylon Joint Port Workers Union staged a protest outside the entrance to the Colombo Port over several demands including the selling of a land belonging to the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

There’s some fin down there!

A postman came face-to-face with a huge shark while snorkelling off the coast of Cornwall.

First Liver Transplant at J’pura Hospital

Seen here a medical team of the Sri Jayewardenepura and Colombo National Hospital performing a successful Liver Transplant at the Sri Jayewardenepura Hospital. It is the first Liver Transplant performed at the Jayewardenepura Hospital.

Waiting to get the jab...

People are seen queuing up at the Viharamahadevi Park to get their COVID vaccine. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Examination on corpses to check they carry COVID virus

Examinations performed on the cadavers brought to the Colombo Judicial Medical and Toxicology Institute on previous days whether they carry COVID virus before handing over to relatives. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Denzil Kobbekaduwa and his fellow war heroes commemorated

The 29th commemoration day of late Lieutenant General Denzil Kobbekaduwa and nine other war heroes was held with the participation of Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army General Shavendra Silva. Opening of the Denzil Kobbekaduwa Memorial Museum at Araly point, Kayts was also held in coincide with the commemoration.

Protection for life with a tiny pain....

People are seen receiving their second dose of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine in Colombo.

Pfizer vaccine rollout before leaving for Europe

Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine inoculation for students and overseas expat workers based in European countries. About 1,500 people were seen recently at the Army Hospital in Narahenpita. Those who are intending to leave for European nations in the coming days could also visit this location and get their vaccines. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Inoculation of senior citizens

The vaccination of those above the age of 60 years with the first dose of Sinopharm vaccine was carried out at the Viharamahadevi Park vaccination centre by Sri Lanka Army. Pix by Nisal Baduge

No to KNDU Bill...

The joint Centre against Kotelawala Defense University Bill staged a protest in Colombo against the proposed Kotelawala Defence University Bill today.Pix by Pradeep Dilrusksana

CEB employees stage protest in Colombo

A group of employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) staged a protest in Colombo today outside the CEB Head Office in Colombo against the sale of shares of the Kerawalapitiya power plant to an US company without calling for tenders.

Protest against KNDU Bill...

Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa is seen at a protest organised by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) at the Lipton circus against the proposed Kotelawala Defence University Bill.Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Against KNDU Bill...

Civil Organisations, Federation of University Teachers Association (FUTA) and National Peoples’Power staged a protest against the Kotelawala Defense University Bill in Colombo.Pix by pradeep dilrukshana

Discussion on Tripitaka Conservation Bill

An Expert Committee Discussion on the Tripitaka Conservation Bill was held today at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall. Pix by Nisal Baduge

In protest of Kotelawala Act...

The Medical Faculty Student Action Committee launched a protest march from the Medical Faculty of the University of Colombo to the Lipton Roundabout today in protest of the Kotelawala Act. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Teachers struggle continues...

Teachers Trade Unions who came to Colombo in a vehicle procession gathered in front of the Presidential Secretariat and staged a protest. Pix by Pradeep Dilrusksana

COVISHIELD second dose rollout underway...

The AztraZeneca second dose rollout is currently underway in the Western Province. People were seen receiving their second dose of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine in Colombo yesterday. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Tense during protest

A tense situation was reported near the entrance road to Parliament in Battaramulla due to a protest march by university students. The protest march was staged demanding the abolishment of the Kotelawala Defense University Act. Pix by Nisal Baduge

SLAF constructs another COVID-19 treatment centre

A COVID-19 treatment centre constructed at the Mulleriyawa Base Hospital by the Sri Lanka Air Force, was handed over to the Health Minister Pavithra Vanniaarachchi by Air Force Commander Sudarshana Pathirana today. The new centre is capable of accommodating 160 COVID-19 patients.Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

People demand justice...

People in Badulla staged a protest on the Mahiyangana Badulla Road over serveral demands including fertilizer issue. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

PHIs in action...

The Public Health Inspectors who arrived at a place where SJB members including Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa were protesting against the Kotelawala Act yesterday, were seen grumbling at the media personnel over violating health guidelines. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe 

Back to normal...

Operations at the District Secretariat Colombo resumed at full capacity today after all the public servants reported to work. The Government issued a circular calling all the public servants to duty from today. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

PCR tests at Peoples Park Complex

The shop owners and workers of the Peoples Park Complex in Colombo were subjected to PCR tests today by the Colombo Municipal Council. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Domestic Workers’ Union protest

Domestic Workers’ Union staged a protest outside the Labour Department in Narahenpita urging the authorities to include domestic workers in the National Minimum Wages Bill. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Protest against KNDU Bill...

The Joint Center against John Kotelawala National Defence University (KNDU) Bill staged a protest outside the National Hospital Colombo today. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

24x7 service to boost vaccination drive...

Vaccination Center at the Vihara Maha Devi Park the vaccine is being operated 24/7 by Sri Lanka Army to administer second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Angampora Martial Arts Show

An Angampora Martial Arts Show was held at the Pilikuththuwa Raja Maha Vihara premises yesterday under the patronage of Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa in line with the National Sports Week. Minister Rajapaksa said necessary steps are being taken to lift the ban imposed on traditional Angampora. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Receiving AstraZeneca second jab...

People are seen receiving their second dose of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine at the Viharamahadevi Park vaccination centre operated by the army.Pix by Kithsiri De Mel