Trade Unions and Collection of Mass Organizations today engaged in a protest opposite the Fort Railway station demanding to arrest of those who instigated the inhuman attack on the peaceful and unarmed protesters on May 9 at the Galle Face Green. Pix

A simple state ceremony to commemorate the War Heroes was held today under the patronage of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the War Heroes Memorial at Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte.

After the crashing of the Vesal Pandol at Pettah, assembled in front of the Gunasinghepura Bus Stand every year, it was re-assembled and ready for public view. Earlier the Vesak Pandol crashed before the Vesak poyaday due to strong winds. Pix by Nisa

The Trade Union Coordinating Centre (TUCC) today staged a protest in front of the Fort Railways station demanding the authorities to arrest the people who were involved in the attack on the GotaGoGama peaceful protestors. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Due to the severe fuel shortage in the country, many lanes in Colombo and suburbs were closed for traffic as people queued up for fuel. A traffic jam was created by this afternoon. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe and Nisal Baduge

An ordination ceremony held at the Sri Dharmaloka Temple in Bandaragama today, where three young boys were ordained as monks. The ceremony was organised by Ven. Dr. Thalgampala Paduma Thera with the patronage of the Kotte Sri Kalyani Samagri Maha San

A protest was held to remember former rugby player Wasim Thajudeen, who was murdered a decade ago, culminates at ’GotaGoHome’ village. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Another protest was held this evening at the ’GotaGoHome’ [village] demanding the arrest of those who instigated the violent attack on the peaceful and unarmed protesters on May 9. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Lawyers from the Bar Association of SriLanka (BASL) today engaged in a protest demanding the arrest of those instigated the violent attack on the peaceful and unarmed protesters on May 9. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Security has been tightened around Parliament this morning as the Parliament was convened today. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisingha

A manioc (tapioka) dansala was held at the Dam Street Police Station yesterday under the patronage of OIC C.I. Peruruarachchi. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Lengthening queues are seen in front of petrol sheds today. Although fuel supply was streamlined, some sheds still run out of stocks. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana and Nisal Baduge

People at the GotaGoGama are seen reading books inside the library after it was renovated. The library was destroyed after it came under attack by goons at the protest site at GotaGoGama. The library is blessed with thousands of books. Pix by Kushan

A tense situation arose near the Police Head Quarters (HQ) yesterday with the Socialist Youth Union (SYU) demanding response for not taking the attackers into custody who were involved in the recent GotGoGama attack. The union members held a protest

A spectacular ’Super Blood Moon’ lit up the sky on Sunday night and early Monday morning – as two rare lunar events took place at the same time.

A ’Sangika Dana’, a special alms giving was offered at GotaGoGama in the Galle Face Green to mark the Vesak Poya Day. Around 100 monks were honoured at this alms giving. A Catholic priest is seen serving food to a Buddhist monk. Pix by Pradeep Pa

This year’s National ‘Vesak’ Commemoration Ceremony - 2022 was held at the Kuragala Rajamaha Viharaya, which has a proud history of over 2300 years, after it turned a new lease of life on Vesak Poya Day with the participation of Ven Waturakumbu

Several Dansals were organized for Vesak Poya Day amid the country’s economic crisis. People are seen organizing and participating at Dansals in the Colombo City. Pix by Nisal Baduge

The Korean Embassy, together with the Korean nationals in Sri Lanka, hosted a Korean food sharing event yesterday in view of the Vesak festival. The event held as part of the Korea Week 2022, which is currently taking place at the Colombo City Centre

Streets in Colombo were decorated with pandols to welcome Vesak day. Pix by Nisal Baduge

The Buddhist Brotherhood of Royal College yesterday distributed dry rations to the needy People in the event of Vesak Full Moon Poya Day. Around 500 packs of dry rations were distributed. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Several prisoners were released from the Welikada Prison on a presidential pardon given due to Vesak Poya Day. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Devotees are seen engaging in religious observance at the Kelaniya Temple to mark the Vesak Poya Day, today. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel and Pradeep Pathirana

Around 2,000 packs of dry rations were distributed to the needy families at Uruwal Peruwa in Mahara by businessman Hasith Gunasekara. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisingha

U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung met JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake today.

Vesak lanterns seen selling at a temporarily built hut in Colombo. Vendors have put up lanterns, Buddhist flags and other decorations at display at their shops. Pix by Nisal Baduge, Kushan Pathiraja and Pradeep Pathirana

Newly appointed Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe assumed duties at the Prime Minister’s Office this morning.Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Western Province DIG Deshabandu Tennekoon arrived at the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) this morning for an inquiry over a complaint lodged on the attack on protesters at ’GotaGoGama’ and ’MainaGoGama’ recently. Pix by Pradeep

Pictures show enthusiasts are engaged in giving final touches to Dematagoda Vesak Pandol (Thorana) to celebrate the Vesak celebration. Pix by Nisal Baduge

The picture shows employees of a self-owned business in Demetagoda stitching Buddhist flags to be sold to the public in light of the Vesak festival. Pix by Nisal Baduge