We are losing too many...

A monk goes past a container, outside the Colombo mortuary where the remains of Covid victims are stored and taken to be cremated. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Shopping spree, defying quarantine curfew....?

People in Nagalagam street in Colombo are seen purchasing goods violating quarantine laws. Several retail shops are seen opened and several roadside vendors are seen selling their goods illegally. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Construction work in operation...

Construction workers were seen engaged in construction work despite the countrywide quarantine curfew as the Government has allowed to continue construction work of roads, bridges and highways during the lockdown. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Paralympic medalists arrive

The SriLankan Airlines flight carrying Dinesh Priyantha Herath and Samitha Dulan Kodithuwakku, who won gold and bronze medals respectively at the Tokyo Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, arrived at the Katunayake International Airport this evening.

In search of hidden rice stocks...

A joint operation in search of hidden rice stocks was carried out by the Consumer Affairs Authority and the Police in Colombo where 14,000 kilos of rice were discovered. Colombo Government Agent Pradeep Yasaratne, Consumer Affairs Authority’s Chairman Retired Maj. Gen. Shantha Dissanayaka and Consumer Affairs Authority Chief Colombo Pradeep Kalutararachchi joined the operation. Pix Nimalsiri Edirisinghe.

Unloading rice sacks...

The workers were seen unloading rice bags from lorries in Pettah. The vendors are of the opinion that there is a rice shortage in the market after imposing the control price. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Youth queued up for their turn...

The vaccination drive for the youth aged between 20 to 29 years is being done in full swing in Colombo and several other districts. Long queues can be seen outside the vaccination centres in Colombo to receive the first dose of Sinopharm vaccine. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana and Waruna Wanniarachchi

Checkpoints in operation

Police officers are seen operating road blocks to check people travelling during the quarantine curfew. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Got vaccinated...

The vaccination drive for the individuals in the age group of 20 to 29 was carried out at the Yatawatta Purana Viharaya, Pahalagama, Gampaha in line with Government’s decision to commence vaccination rollout for the relevant age group in Colombo and four other districts. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Oxygen stored...

The oxygen is seen being stored in a bowser to be supplied to a hospital in Colombo. The Government has decided to import liquid medicinal Oxygen to address a possible shortage of oxygen in the country. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Final rites of Wannila Aththo’s spouse

The final rites of Veddah Chief Uruwarige Wannila Aththo’s spouse Uruwarige Heenmanika who died of Covid-19 were performed at the Mahiyanganaya Public Cemetery in accordance with health regulations. Pix by Chamil Rupasinghe

Vaccination for 20 to 30 age group begins

Vaccination of people in the age group of 20 to 30 years begins today. Vaccination rollout are being carried out in Colombo and four other districts. The Colombo District Vaccination Centers were held at Ginthupitiya MOH Office, Sugathadasa stadium and at Vihara Maha Devi Park. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe, Pradeep Dirukshana and Waruna Wanniarachchi.

Inoculation of those above 20 begins

The inoculation of those over 20 years of age commenced today in the Western Province. People are seen getting vaccine at the Bodhiraja Viharaya, Panagoda. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Vegetable pile at New Peliyagoda Manning market

Large stocks of vegetables were seen piled up at the New Manning Market in Peliyagoda after it was opened for vendors yesterday. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

SJB remembers the departed COVID-19 souls

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) recently initiated an event to communicate with the kith and kin of those who died of COVID-19 in all districts. The ceremony was held in the Colombo district at the SJB Headquarters in Sri Jayewardanapura, Kotte and at Mahabodhi Temple in Maradana. Party seniors participated in the event where lamps were lit to remember those who departed from this world due to the dreaded COVID. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Queuing for sugar...

People were queuing to purchase sugar at the control price in Sathosa outlets in Borella and Maradana today. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Purchasing daily needs...

People were seen purchasing their daily needs from mobile vendors in and around Colombo today after the extension of the ongoing travel restrictions. Pix by Padeep Pathirana

Ensuring traders follow controller prices...

Co-operative Services, Marketing Development and Consumer Protection State Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna today visited Pettah to inspect commodities such as rice and sugar rice are sold at controlled price after the government had declared such regulation through a gazette notification yesterday (Sept.2). Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Explodes just minutes after lift off

The first rocket launched by private aerospace company Firefly has exploded just minutes after blasting off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

Necessity has no law....?

People are seen busy buying daily needs at the economic centre in Narahenpita today defying curfew hours. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Waiting for their allowances...

Senior citizens’ allowances and other allowances are disbursed every district post and sub post offices. Picture shows Senior citizens are waiting in the queue at the Grandpass and Kotahena post offices. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe, Waruna Wanniarachchi and Pradeep Dilrukshana

Manning Market turns busy

New Peliyagoda Manning Market was open today enabling farmers to sell their produce conveniently under one roof. Vendors are seen piling large stocks of vegetables to sell them on wholesale. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Cardboard coffins to cremate COVID victims

Picture shows a dead body of a COVID-19 victim being taken in a cardboard coffin made by the Dehiwela-Mt. Lavinia Municipal Council to the Nedimala Cemetery in Dehiwala for cremation. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Quarantine centre for City Traffic Cops

A quarantine centre for City Traffic Police officers opened today in Gunasinghapura. Deputy Inspector General of Police Desabandu Tennakoon, DIG City Traffic Sarath Kumara and other police officers participated in the event. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe.

Sugar, Sugar, Sugar...

Workers are seen loading sugar into a container truck at a private warehouse after Sri Lankan officials confiscated large consignment of sugar as part of a crackdown on hoarding in Wattala, suburbs of Colombo, yesterday. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Vaccination drive continues at Viharamahadevi Park

People living in the Western Province today received the Chinese Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine at the Viharamahadevi open air Park in Colombo. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Essential needs...

Vendors and people in Pettah, the trade hub of the city, are seen equally busy handling, loading and unloading essential goods even during the quarantine curfew. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Vaccination drive for 30 plus on full swing

Officers attached to MOH divisions, Army and Police jointly administer the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine for people over 30 years at the Sugathadasa indoor stadium today. Pix Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Gampaha MC mobile vaccination drive for elders

Mobile vaccination drive was carried out in the Karanayakamulla area in Gampaha Municipal Council area today for the elders and those who are suffering from various non communicable diseases. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Marine drive up to Dehiwela ready next month

The Marine Drive from Kollupitiya to Dehiwala, which facilitates traffic between Ramakrishna Road and Dehiwala Bridge, is scheduled to open this month, yet to be completed due to the prevailing Covid-19 situation. It is expected to open next month. Pix By Pradeep Pathirana