Against the cost of living...

A protest organized by the members of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) was held at Slave Island today urging the Government to reduce the rising cost of living as people are heavily burdened with the rise in prices of goods and services. The protestors urged the Government to take steps to provide relief to people. Pix by Pradeep Dilruskshana

Patients inconvenienced due to nurses’ strike

Patients, who arrived at the National Eye Hospital are seen waiting outside the hospital due to the ongoing trade union action by nursing staff over unmet demands. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

All the way from Batticaloa, defying restrictions....?

A luxury passenger bus came from Batticaloa to Colombo was taken into custody this morning by the Grandpass police for transporting passengers disobeying travel restrictions. The bus reached Colombo last night with 38 passengers, including two females on board. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Sinopharm jab for 60 plus in Angoda

Administering the first dose of the Chinese Sinopharm COVID-19 Vaccine commenced for people above the age 60 living in the Angoda and Piliyandala area. The vaccination rollout was held at the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH) and the Piliyandala Hospital. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi and Samantha Perera

Dry rations for flood victims...

Dry rations were given away to those who were affected by the recent floods in the Angoda and Kelanimulla area by Minister Namal Rajapaksa and Western Province Senior DIG Deshabandu Tennakoon. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi and Nialsiri Edirisinghe

Protest gainst KDU Bill...

Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) today staged a protest at the Kiribathgoda Junction against the John Kotelawala Defence University Bill which will militarise free education. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Tabs distributed to students...

Tabs were distributed to students of the Hameed AL Husseinie College in Colombo by Chairman of iDealz Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. Mohamed Rifkhan, who is a past student of the college. Vice Principal J.M Padmasiri, Wellaweediya Police OIC Ajith Peduruarachchi and several others were present at the event. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Shield yourselves against COVID...

Rapid Antigan Tests (RAT) and COVISHIELD Covid-19 vaccination rollout in the Wellawatte MOH office at the Wellawatte market and Kirulapone. Pix by Pradeep Dilrusksana and Nisal Baduge

UNP’s tabloid ‘Siyarata’ launched...

UNP Leader and Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe launched the party’s tabloid Siyarata at Sirikotha today. Mr.Wickremesinghe also handed over appointment letters to new members of local bodies, who were appointed in place of those who crossed over to the SJB. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Rollout of COVISHIELD 2nd dose for 70+ people begins

The rollout of the second dose of the COVISHIELD Covid-19 vaccine commenced for the people above 70 years of age at Sugathadasa Stadium today. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Sinopharm for 60+ in Gampaha

The first dose of the Chinese Sinopharm COVID-19 Vaccine rollout began for the people above 60 years of age living in the Gampaha area. The vaccination rollout was held at Sri Nagendra Ramaya in Batapola, Gampaha. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Protest demanding presidential pardon for prisoners...

Members of the Committee for Protecting Rights of Prisoners (CPRP) staged a protest in front of the Welikada Prison urging for several demands including granting presidential pardon for prisoners as given to the former Minister Duminda Silva. Pix by Samantha Perera

Nelligala International Buddhist Center....

Nelligala International Buddhist Center is a Buddhist temple situated in Muruthalawa village in the Kandy district. The Buddhist Center is located on top of a mountain and is a popular destination for tourists and sightseeing visitors due to its natural beauty and breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. It is a modern temple with its construction having commenced in 2015. Pix by Chaturanga Samarawickrama

Kottawa branch of ’Q shop’ declared open...

The Kottawa branch of ’Q shop’ was declared open by Trade Minister Bandula Gunawardene today. Minister Gunawardene is seen making the first sale. Pix by Pradeep Dilrusksana

COVID protective equipment handed over...

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malclom Ranjith handed over COVID-19 protective equipment worth Rs. 20 million to Lady Ridgeway Hospital Director Dr. G. Wijesuriya. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

On hunger strike...

In the wake of the release of former MP Duminda Silva under a presidential pardon, several inmates of the Mahara and Welikada Prisons who have been sentenced to death commenced a hunger strike from last afternoon.

Prisoners erect poster mural...

Prison officials have set up a scout troop within the Welikada prison. Yesterday, inmates from the troupe were seen erecting a poster mural in front of the Colombo Prison. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Religious observances at home

Due to the travel restrictions imposed island-wide, people were seen engaging in religious observances at home on this Poson Poya Day. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Duminda Silva out!

Pictures going around on WhatsApp show former parliamentarian Duminda Silva leaving the Welikada Prison from the back entrance after he was set free on a presidential pardon today. He avoided the media who were waiting for his release in the front of the prison.

Poson Poya Day

Devotees are seen taking part in religious observances at the Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya in Colombo and Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya in light of the Poson Poya Day which falls today. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Harvesting...

Picture shows people yield their harvest from their small home-garden during the pandemic period where the entire country was placed under travel restrictions. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Leaflet distribution on COVID-19...

Coronavirus public awareness leaflets were distributed to people by the police officers attached to the Wellaweediya Police yesterday. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Ranil visits Abhayarama

UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe paid a visit to Ven. Murutetuwe Ananda Thera this evening at Abhayarama Temple in Narahempita. He visited the temple after taking his oaths as a Member of Parliament earlier in the day. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

SJB demo at Fort

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) staged a protest opposite the Fort Railway Station calling for various demands, including reducing fuel prices and providing the Rs.5,000 allowance for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Floral tribute to late President...

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and several others paid floral tribute to the statue of late President Ranasinghe Premadasa today in line with the 97th Birthday Anniversary which falls today. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Ayurvedic employees in protest

The All Ceylon Ayurveda Health Service Association (ACAHSA) today staged a protest opposite the Ayurvedic Teaching Hospital, Borella over several demands, including not paying their over time payments. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Poor show for vaccines

Seen in pictures, army officials stand at the P.D.Sirisena Ground, Maligawatte to vaccinate people who are 60 years old and above. The vaccination program started at 7.00 a.m. Only less than 25 people arrived until now at the vaccination centre to receive the jabs.

Ranil sworn in as MP

Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as a national list MP of the United National Party (UNP) a short while ago.

A meal for the destitute...

The officers attached to the Wellaweediya Police were seen providing lunch for the paupers who have became extremely helpless due to travel restrictions in the Wellaweediya area. The benevolent act was carried out upon the instruction of Officer-in-Charge of Wellaweediya Police, Chief Inspector Ajith Peduruarachchi. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Bring down fuel, essential commoditiy prices....

The members of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) today staged a protest at Rajagiriya, urging the government to bring down fuel prices and the prices of essential commodities. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana