SL foods attract at International Food Festival

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Hanoi, Vietnam participated in the Annual International Food Festival organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam, which was held recently.

At Yala

With less than five percent of daily visitors, the Yala National Park remains almost empty with people but animals continue to enjoy their freedom at the National Park with much less disturbance from outsiders.

Rescued and released...

A leopard that was trapped in a snare in Aranayaka was rescued by Wildlife officers and was released while Wildlife officers were travelling on the jeep.

Launched...

The program to carpet 100,000 km of roads under the Saubagyaye Dakma was commenced in the Gampaha District by launching the work to carpet Ja-ela, Kandana and Ragama Roads. Ministers Prasanna Ranatunga and Johnston Fernando were present at the event.

NTUC in protest

National Trade Union Center (NTUC) staged a protest outside the Fort Railway Station yesterday against the appointments to the Public Service Commission.

Back in operation

People were seen buying vegetables and fruits at the Narahenpita Dedicated Economic Center, which had been closed due to lockdown regulations imposed in Colombo.

Rough seas

Bad weather and rough seas were observed in Colombo as a result of Cyclone ‘Burevi’ which is to cross north-eastern coast of Sri Lanka between Trincomalee and Point-Pedro today.

SJB MPs visit Mahara Prison

A group of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MPs including Harin Fernando, Nalin Bandra visited the Mahara Prison where the unrest situation erupted two days ago. However, they were not allowed to go inside the prison. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Cyclone ‘Burevi’

Cyclone ‘Burevi’ is expected to move west-northwestwards and cross north-eastern coast of Sri Lanka between Trincomalee and Point-Pedro, close to Mullaithivu around tonight (within 7.00 p.m-10.00 p.m on today).

Back to busy life...

The Colombo city became a busy city once again with the easing of lockdown. Transport services are functioning as normal while shops and offices are also operating in line with health guidelines. The photos show Colombo is gradually returning to normalcy.

Security tightened at Ragama hospital

The officers attached to the Sri Lanka Army were deployed to provide the security around the Colombo North Teaching Hospital-Ragama as the inmates who are being treated at the hospital, have acted violently inside the hospital.

Development Officers in protest

The Development Officers Service Union staged a protest in front of the Ministry of Public Administration yesterday demanding that the trainee graduates recruited in 2019 who completed one year of training be included to permanent carder and over several demands.

Floral tribute

UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene and party members paid floral tribute to late Prime Minister D. S. Senanayake, Late nationalist leader Anagarika Dharamapala, and Late General Denzil Kobbekaduwa at Ampara Town.

Ruwan at Ampara

UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene and other party seniors participated in a meeting in Ampara and discussed on reorganizing the party.

Grievances…

The family members of the inmates, who died and were injured during the unrest erupted at the Mahara Prison were seen protesting against the incident demanding justice.

Blood donation campaign

A Blood Donation Campaign was held at the Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya yesterday in line with the Il Full Moon Poya.

Security beefed up at Mahara Prison

Security at the Mahara Prison has been tightened with the deployment of the Special Task Force (STF) following the tense situation erupted within the prison premises this evening.

Relief packages distributed

Relief packages were distributed among the residents of the Walpola area under the instruction of Ragama Police acting Chief Police Inspector OIC L.B Abeyratne. The residents earlier demanded sufficient food and essential items to be given to them as they are not getting adequate food and other essential needs.

Devotees at Bellanwila

Devotees are seen taking part in religious observances at the Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya in light of the Il Full Moon Poya which falls today.

Katina Pinkama

The Katina Pinkama of the Sri Sasnodayaramaya Temple in Ragama was held yesterday under the aegis of Chief Incumbent of the temple Ven. Dangahawela Upananda thero.

Engrossed in conversation...

UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardena was seen in conversation with former MP Palitha Ranga Bandara during the program held in Moneragala as a part of island-wide district level programs to rebuild the party.

Bus stands look deserted...

Colombo bus stands looked deserted due to the several areas being declared as isolated. Only a few people were seen using public transport.

Mete out justice

A group of residents of the Walpola area which is under isolation demanded sufficient food and essential items to be given to them as they are not getting adequate food and other essential needs.

Medicines to home

Health workers in Colombo distributed essential medicines to people living in apartments in Maradana, which is under isolation. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Thrilling start to LPL 2020

Colombo Kings seal the first game in the Lanka Premier League 2020 after beating Kandy Tuskers in the super over at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota.

New Minister seeking blessings

Admiral (Rtd) Sarath Weerasekara who was sworn in as the new Minister of Public Security this morning, visited Gangaramaya Temple and engaged in religious observances. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Silent protest near NHC

The All Ceylon Health Service Union yesterday launched a silent protest near the National Hospital in Colombo over several demands including budget allocations for health services to be increased. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Demanding justice...

All Island Catering and Banquet Hall Owners Association held a press briefing yesterday where they requested the President to reconsider the Government’s decision to limit the number of persons to participate a wedding or functions. Association President Athula Kaluarachchi said they are confronted with a lot of issues with this restriction and therefore urged the President to increase the number to at least 150 attendees.

Distributing dry rations…

The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) today distributed dry rations free of charge among covid-19 affected people in Colombo Municipal Council area. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Mete out justice

The National Organization for the Protection of Pensioners’ Rights staged a protest at Polduwa Junction yesterday demanding the payment of pensions that should be given to pensioners from 2016 to 2019 January 2020. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi