The members and their families of the Bokundara Dedicated Economic Centre today received Sinopharm vaccines to protect against COVID-19. The vaccination programme was organized by the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Sri Lanka Army. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.

For the first time in US history, the celebration of the birth, enlightenment and passing away of the Buddha (Vesak), was held in the White House on May 26 in honor of Vesak, official statement from the White House has been announced by the President

Police officers were seen checking vehicles in Minuwangoda following the strict travel restrictions imposed by the Government across the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Despite the travel restrictions imposed in the country due to the COVID pandemic, construction work is in progress. Pix by Nisal Baduge

People are seen celebrating Vesak in their homes on the recommendations of the health sector due to global COVID outbreak. Pix by Nisal Baduge

An event organised by OIC Maradana Police Chief Inspector Nalin Jayasundara was held in front of the Eye Hospital, Colombo yesterday where lunch packets were distributed to workers, who clean the roads and beggars in the area. Shirts and sarongs were

Security personnel are seen working in a beach in Pamunugama for the removal of debris washed ashore from the container ship MV X-Press Pearl, which has been burning for the eighth consecutive day in the sea off the Colombo Harbour. Pix by Pradeep Pa

A container which was traveling from Seeduwa to Colombo met with an accident in Welisara due to a technical issue. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

The casket of sacred relics and the statue of the God Sri Sumana Saman, the guardian god of the Sri Padastana, were taken in procession to the Pelmadulla Galpottawala Sri Pada Rajamaha Vihara today after the Sri Pada pilgrimage season ended on the Ve

Sanjaya Rajaratnam who was appointed as the new Attorney General, visited the Gangaramaya Temple and sought blessings from Ven. Dr. Kirinde Assaji Thera. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Police was seen operating road blocks at Kadawatha, Kirillawala and Kokiskade Junction to check people travelling during the island-wide travel restriction period.Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

A dead moray eel is seen on the Wellawatte beach along with the debris from the ship MV X-Press Pearl washed ashore off Wellawatte, Bambalapitiya and Dehiwala. Security personnel are also deployed at the scene. Sacks of Lotrène brand of low-density

People are seen celebrating Vesak amidst of travel restriction to control COVID. Picture shows the streets in Colombo including Gangaramaya Temple are decorated for Vesak. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Most of the streets in Colombo are being decorated with Vesak lanterns. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.

Picture shows the family members of doctors, nursing staff being administered with COVID vaccine the at the Colombo Eye Hospital compound today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.

The debris of containers from the ship MV X-Press Pearl was seen washed ashore off the coast of the Negombo. Security officers have also been deployed to the scene. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Some people in Uswetakeiyawa were seen carrying debris washed ashore on the beaches from the burning X Press Pearl ship in the outskirts of the Colombo port, despite a warning by the Marine Environment Protection Authority not to touch any of the was

Seen here the debris of containers that was washed ashore from the ship MV X-Press Pearl. The containers washed ashore off the coast of the seas of Negombo and Colombo.

Most of the temples seemed deserted following the strict travel restrictions imposed by the Government due to the COVID pandemic. All religious activities in temples were suspended and no devotees are allowed to visit temples. The Kelaniya Raja Maha

Colombo and Gampaha seem deserted due to the travel restrictions imposed by the government for several days. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.

Despite the Government yesterday announced that no vehicles would be allowed on the roads or for shopping purposes when travel restrictions are relaxed temporarily today, several people were seen still travelling in their vehicles to buy the essentia

The employees of the premium chocolate producer Anods Cocoa launched a blood donation program, held at the company’s factory compound in Pugoda today under the purview of its Chairman Lakshman Weerasuriya. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

An army soldier is seen commanding to stop a vehicle in Nugegoda. Vehicular movement is prohibited today despite the relaxing of travel restrictions. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana.

Bad weather and rough seas were observed in Colombo as a result of Cyclonic storm “YAAS” which is likely to move north and north-westwards and reach north Odisha and west Bengal coasts by early morning tomorrow.Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

A tense situation was reported outside the Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) in Maradana where over 3, 000 people have gathered, demanding the second doses of the AstraZeneca vaccinations. They were not seen maintaining any social distancing. Pix by Warun

Sri Lanka Army personnel are seen decorating the streets of Colombo to welcome the upcoming Vesak. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Relatives of doctors were given COVID-19 vaccine at the doctors’ quarters of the Colombo National Hospital today. Here is a scene outside the doctors’ quarters. Pix Pradeep Dilrukshana

Porters are busy unloading lorry loads of essentials at the wholesale Market in Pettah today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.

Lunch packets were distributed to displaced and caretakers living in the Colombo city area today by a Pitakotte-based businessman with the assistance of the Pettah police station. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Several areas in Colombo are seen deserted due to travel restrictions imposed by the government for several days. The government strictly applies this law to curb the rapid escalation of Covid-19 outbreak. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.