An event was organised at the National Blood Transfusion Services in Narahenpita in view of the ’World Blood Donors’ Day’ today in recognition of the individuals who donate their blood to save the lives of the people who are unknown to them. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
The wholesale shops in Pettah were deserted today resulted in poor business turnover. The shop owners lament that it is difficult to trade essential commodities because of skyrocketing prices and price control mechanism. However the porters (natamis) seem busy loading and unloading goods to and from Lorries. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe and Nisal Baduge.
Essential dry rations were distributed among 50 low-income families in the Tewatta Grama Niladhari divisions in Ragama by the Chief Prelate of the Ragama Batuwatte Rathna Sri Gnanarama Pothgul Viharaya in Narangoda Paluwa recently. Meanwhile, the Chief Prelate provided breakfast and lunch for the people who were queuing up for diesel for seven days in front of the temple. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
Dry rations were distributed among schoolchildren from low-income families in Colombo district yesterday. They were distributed among children in three schools in Colombo at a ceremony held at the Kotahena Central School. The dry rations were donated by the Chinese Embassy and the Sri Lanka – China Friendship Association. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
Police fired tear gas to disperse a group of protestors opposite the Police headquarters today. The protestors were engaged in a protest demanding justice for the attack on Galle Face Gree protest site, ’GotaGoGama’ on May 9. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
The Professional Tour Guides Alliance held a protest today in Colombo calling for mending relations with Russia. Bilateral relations soured after the Colombo Commercial High Court issued an enjoining order against Russian airline ‘Aeroflot’. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) men and women implemented the “Waga Sangramaya” within SLAF establishments which is affiliated by the SLAF Agriculture Unit in order to elevate the National Food Production drive as a matter of priority by launching many pragmatic remedies.
The Sri Lanka Navy Headquarters on Monday (6) extended a red carpet welcome to the 24th Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage when he made his first courtesy call on Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenna, Commander of the Navy at his office after assumption of new office.
Packed passenger trains are common features these days, as the picture shows one of the trains packed with excess passengers seen leaving Fort Railway Station yesterday. The panic driven commuters clung on to trains in fear of private buses would minimise operations from this morning. With the recent bus fare hike, people now turn to trains for their traveling needs. Pix by Nisal Baduge
Three aircraft (Air Tractors) owned by an Australian company arrived at the Colombo International Airport Ratmalana (CIAR) on Saturday (4) from Cocos Island-West Island Airport, Australia, Airport & Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Limited (AASL) said.
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