A tree planting program organised by the Asian Grammar International School, Colombo was held at the Lake Crest Apartment Complex in Mandawilla in line with the United Nations International Day of Peace. The YouTube sensation Yohani De Silva graced the occasion. Along with the program, more than 500 students and teachers planted trees in their home gardens. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi
A disinfection programme organised and sponsored by the 2PC Foundation was held today (20) targeting the public places in the Ragama area. The programme was carried out in collaboration with the Ragama Police and 181 Grama Niladharai Office as a precautionary measure to contain the COVID-19. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
Buddhist devotees are engaged in devotion on the Binara full moon Poya day at the Kelaniya Temple in Kelaniya today. The establishment of the Bhikkhuni Sasanaya (Bhikkhuni Sangha), or Order of the Female Buddhist Monastic, takes place on Binara Poya when the stepmother of Gautama Buddha, Mahapajapati Gotami, was first ordained. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
The Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo seemed deserted this morning following the strict travel restrictions imposed by the government due to the COVID pandemic. All religious activities in temples were suspended, and no devotees were allowed to visit temples. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
Venerable Matara Ananda Sagara Thera yesterday arrived at the CID to lodge a complaint against the Health Minister and the others over the deletion of the computer data of the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA). Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
A group of people staged a protest in Fort today urging the authorities to allow them to resume their businesses claiming that the permission has been granted to open wine stores as well.At least two protectors were arrested by the police for violating quarantine laws. Pix Pradeep Dilruckshana
Two suspects involved in a heist at a house in Welipillewa, Ragama where the duo had robbed items worth over Rs. 3 million were arrested by the Ragama Police officers. The team led by Crime OIC, Chief Inspector Asela Perera was able to recover the stolen items in their possession which include 47 gemstones, a wristwatch worth Rs. 65,000, three gold chains, two gold bracelets, two mobile phones, a TV and a motorcycle. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
The United Nation Service Medal Awarding Parade of 6th Sri Lankan Aviation Contingent, Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) was held recently at the Contingent premises in Bria, Central African Republic with all necessary precautionary measures against the COVID 19 pandemic.
Members of the Dawoodi Bohra Community in Sri Lanka distributed cooked food to health workers and army personnel who were involved in the vaccination drive in the Western Province today. The initiative is part of a world wide project launched by the International Dawoodi Bohra Spiritual Leader, His Holiness Dr. Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin under the ’Project Rise’ program to ensure citizens receive their meals during the pandemic.
Considering the scarcity of milk powder in the country, the Highland Milk Powder outlet in Narahenpita planned to distribute milk powder packets for the people in the area. As such, only two packets of milk powder were sold to each customer. A long queue bears witness to it at the outlet. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
Free Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT) were conducted in the Colombo Municipal Council area today at the Mobile Medical Laboratory at Campbell Grounds, Borella. Laboratory inspectors of the Health Ministry conduct the tests from Monday to Saturday at 9.00 am to 11.00 am. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
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