Poor children mostly fall victims to the consequences of COVID‑19 outbreak. Children worldwide, with the poorest of the poor children, including homeless and children in detention. Social distancing and confinement increase the risk of poor nutriti

With the country remaining open from today, the Gampaha Municipal Council took pertinent steps yesterday to clean and disinfect public places. Pix by Kushan Pahiraja

A post COVID treatment unit was declared open at the Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Teaching Hospital today under the patronage of Indigenous Medicine Promotion, Rural and Ayurveda Hospital Development and Community Health State Minister Sisira Jay

People who enter the Gampaha city and the workers in the city were subjected to random Rapid Antigen Tests today as a precautionary measure to contain the COVID-19 spread.

Pfizer vaccine is being administered for children with special needs at the Sri Jayawardenapura Hospital today. The Hospital Director Ratnasiri Hewage said the vaccination rollout progresses efficiently without long queues and congestion due to the r

The decommissioned ambulance was repaired within two months and handed over to the Kalubowila General Hospital. Picture shows the repaired ambulance is being handed over to the Hospital Director General Dr. Sagari Kiriwandeniya. Pix by Waruna Wanniar

A group of inmates at the Welikada prison staged a protest today on top of the roof of a prison building,calling for Presidential Pardon. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Buses belong to the Maharagama SLTB Depot are being disinfected today after 48 days. This disinfection process was done for the safety of the passengers and crew members to coincide with reopening of the country. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe.

An Islamic religious observance was held at Kollupitiya Jummah Mosque today to mark the 72nd Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army. The Army flag was blessed by Islamic priests at the ceremony. Picture shows Army Commander Gen. Shavendra Silva is partici

A long queue was observed outside a shop in the Ragama area to buy milk powder where each customer was given a maximum of five packets of milk powder due to limited stock. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

The STF is seen checking vehicles entering the Colombo City, in Nugegoda for travel passes.Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana.

Children were seen administered with DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) vaccine at the IDH today. In line with this, pregnant women were also given the Sinopharm vaccine against COVID-19. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Businessman Mohamed Alibai in collaboration with the Dam Street Police led by SSP Nishantha Chandrasiri distributed essential food items to low-income earners living in Colombo Central yesterday. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

The Colombo Lotus Tower was lit up in view of World Rabies Day. This was in order to create awareness of the disease. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

A large crowd is seen buying milk powder at the Economic Centre Narahenpita where each customer was given only two packets of milk powder due to a limited stock. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

The sea off Sri Lanka is rough today as a result of the South East Monsoon becoming active, according to the Meteorology Department. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

The COVID vaccination program for children over 12 years with congenital issues commenced at the Sri Jayawardenepura Hospital today. Hospital Director Ratnasiri Hevage also joined the event. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

The inoculation of children aged 12 to 19 years who have comorbidities and disabilities is currently underway in several districts in the country. Pictures show children are administered with Pfizer vaccine at the District General Hospital, Gampaha.

A set of the administrative staff of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) staged a protest at Town Hall today against a member of CMC whom they accused of allegedly threatening the Municipal Treasurer. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirinsghe

Rice is seen sold in wholesale outlets at various prices today after the removal of controlled prices. There were no stocks available in some outlets, while only limited stocks are available in some shops. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

The Colombo residents are seen getting their Covid-19 vaccine in the Army Vaccination Centre at Viharamahadevi Park today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Some Members of the Colombo Municipal Council staged a Satyagraha yesterday against the alleged move by the Municipal Treasurer to delay funds to purchase dry rations for the needy people in the city who have been affected by the lockdown. Pix by Pra

The construction of the Sakhaya Colony has been halted since a long period of time. Residents of the Kahapola area claim that the land has become a haven for drug users. The construction of this colony commenced in 2017 at a cost of Rs. 500 million o

Health workers are seen staging a protest in front of the Colombo National Hospital today calling for several demands. They protested in front of number of hospitals in the island. Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana.

The Health Service Trade Union Collective today launched a five-hour strike from 7.00 am to 12.00 noon at all Government Hospitals in the country over Government’s failure to resolve their issues. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

The vaccination drive is being carried out at the Panagoda Sri Bodhirajaramaya (Army Temple) for the people above 20 years of age. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Business operations at Pettah and Narahenpita Economic Centres were taking place as usual despite the quarantine curfew in force. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

People are seen buying books at a book store in Colombo today after the government has allowed opening of bookstores, despite the current lock down. Bookshops in Sri Lanka were closed for nearly a month after the fourth wave of COVID-19 hit the count

The health authorities commenced vaccinating students with Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) vaccines in regional level for the first time since the schools had been closed for months. HPV vaccine is introduced into the national immunization program

For the first time in history, the Sri Lanka Air Force Regiment Special Forces (RSF) conducted a Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) training exercise during Cormorant Strike Exercise XI at Narakamulla in Thoppigala.