SriLankan plane carrying 113 Sri Lankan students from Lahore & Karachi, Pakistan landed at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake today.

A prayer service was held today in memory of the victims of the Easter Sunday attacks of April 21, last year at St. Anthony’s Church, Kochchikade. It was one of the targets of the terrorists who attacked three churches and three hotels. Pix by Kith

The Bank of Ceylon deployed ‘Bank-on-Wheels’ Mobile ATM units in areas where curfews is in force, to provide urgently needed access to cash to members of the public. Seen here are mobile ATM units around the Ragama area.

People in areas where curfew was relaxed were seen in long queues at wine stores even without following health instructions. Pix by Prasanna Padmasiri

Fisherfolk of Moratu-Modara complained that they have no means of obtaining ice cubes to preserve fish though they have passes to sell fish during the curfew. They said the warehouses where ice cubes are being made, have been closed in Moratuwa and P

People were seen buying vegetables and fruits at the Narahenpita Dedicated Economic Center

Beggers are one of the most affected groups due to COVID-19 pandemic in the country as the sources of their daily earnings have been disrupted. Such a beggar was spotted in Colombo today. However, he was seen wearing a face mask in line with COVID-19

A trapped leopard was rescued near the Samanala Forest Reserve in a private land owned by the Gartmore Estate in Maskeliya. The animal was tranquilized nearly nine hours later by a veterinarian of the Wildlife Department this afternoon, and taken to

A policeman attached to the Meegahawaththa Police, Delgoga was spotted offering his meal to several dogs in the area.

A foreigner probably a Chinese national is seen showing a chit to a vendor at the Manning Market and he seemed to be looking for some fresh vegetables.

Operations of the Central Mail Exchange (CME) which were halted for nearly a month due to the coronavirus outbreak was re-commenced today. Pix by PradeepPathirana

Workers of the Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte Municipal Council are seen making a number of disinfection chambers to be installed at public institutions under the supervision of Kotte Mayor Madura Vithanage. Pix by Warunna Wanniaracchi.

A woman on the street was seen caring for dogs regardless of her being helpless.

Around 200 homeless persons including those who were engaged in small scale trade and depending on daily income were taken to the quarantine centre in Sampur by a joint operation carried out by Navy, police and the Public Health officers. The operati

The Colombo Electrical Traders Association (CETA) recently donated 100 face shields to the Kalubowila Teaching Hospital on the request of Hospital Director Dr. Asela Gunawardena. The donation was done in the presence of CETA President Dhammika Samara

Most of the streets in Colombo and Kandy Road look deserted due to the police curfew imposed in Colombo and other parts of the country. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana and Kushan Pathiraja

While there are hardly any humans to be seen in Ampara with the islandwide curfew strictly enforced, animals have come out in their numbers to enjoy the sun and rain.

The traditional anointing of oil ceremony in lieu of the Sinhala and Hindu New Year was held at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo with the participation of monks and few people at the temple. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

We wish our readers a healthy and a prosperous National New Year filled with happiness and peace.

The month of April considered as the beginning of ’spring season’ in the country when trees flourish with fruits and blossoms. Seen here is Colombo deserted due to COVID-19 measures but alive with trees covered with vibrant colours of blossoms.

Four S14 power sets ordered by the Railways Department arrived in Sri Lanka from China yesterday. The order was placed before the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the world. The first shipment of five power sets out of the nine, arrived in Sri Lanka e

Lengthy queues were seen at gas stations that pump kerosene. People were seen carrying bottles at queues to fill them with kerosene.

An Army officer is seen advising two persons who had not worn face masks in a backdrop where the Government has made wearing masks compulsory when travelling on roads.

The Lotus Tower was lit up last evening to pay respect to all health workers, tri-forces and police personnel, and all other support teams in the frontline in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic.

A decontamination unit was installed at the Manning Market. Ten such decontamination units are to be installed at public places.

Army and Police officers are seen checking the curfew passes of the people who are travelling during curfew hours. In the picture, an Uber driver is seen showing his curfew pass to a police officer.

An old couple is seen walking along a road likely with some anxieties and uncertainties in their minds during curfew hours in Colombo.

Churches in the country looked deserted today due to pandemic situation despite today being the Good Friday when Catholics remember the crucifixion of Jesus.

Long queues were seen at pharmacies with the Government’s decision to open them from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm even during curfew hours.

A musical programme organised by the Sri Lanka Army for the entertainment and to expel the stress and loneliness of residents who are self-quarantining at Soysa Pura flats in Moratuwa was held yesterday.