‘Weeraya’, ‘Jagatha’ decommissioned

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne presided over the ceremonial decommissioning that had been organized with great pomp and circumstance to bid adieu to Sri Lanka Navy Ship (SLNS) ‘Weeraya’ and ‘Jagatha’ at the Naval Dockyard Trincomalee.

Aayu+ for early cancer detection

A social media initiative by the name ‘Aayu+’ was launched at the Blood bank in Narahenpita this morning to make people aware of early detection of cancer, treatment and palliative care. People can access Aayu+ through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Youtube. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Ranil at PCoI

Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe arrived at the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) into Easter Sunday attacks to give evidence this evening.

Best friends fur-ever!

Animal lovers from around the world have been sharing the adorable snaps of the unlikely furry friends who will melt your heart. (Daily Mail)

New Kelani Bridge underway

The Construction work of the elevated Kelani Bridge is underway. The government’s plans to build an elevated highway from Dematagoda which exits at the Colombo Port and Katunayake Expressway. The bridge which is to function as the gateway to Colombo, collectively with the elevated highway, will help ease the traffic congestion within Colombo city limits and the Peliyagoda area. Pix by Nisal Baduge

SLFP gets new members from Jaffna

A group of residents from Jaffna joined the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) today and they were given membership certificates by SLFP General Secretary State Minister Dayasiri Jayasekera at the party head office in Colombo. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

PCR tests at Fort Railway station

PCR tests were conducted at the Fort Railway station today by the health officials to test COVID-19 infected persons. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

A/L exam begins…

The Advanced Level examination commenced this morning throughout the island. Seen here are some of the students arriving at the St. John’s College Nugegoda adhering to health guidelines. Pix by Pradeep Dirukshana

Fort Railway Station deserted..

Several locations in Colombo including the Fort Railway Station were seen deserted this afternoon due to COVID-19 concerns. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Exams over

Students were seen rushing out of the examination hall to their parents with smiles, after completing their year-5 scholarship examination. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Exams today

The Grade 5 scholarship examination commenced this morning at 2,936 centers throughout the island. Seen here are some of the students walking at examination centers adhering health guidance. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Examination centres disinfected

Examination centres were disinfected in line with the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination, which is to be held tomorrow. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Disinfecting…

Public places of the Ja-ela, Kandana and Ragama areas such as the railway stations were fumigated as a preventive measure to contain the spread of prevailing Covid-19.

Deserted again..

Several locations in Colombo including the Fort Railway Station, Private Bus Terminal at Bastian Mawatha and the Manning Market were seen deserted due to COVID-19 concerns. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Elephants of Kala Wewa

More than 200 elephants, in four herds, could be seen in the up-streams of Kala Wewa and Balalu Wewa during day and evening times, as pointed out by the villagers. Pix by Kanchana Kuram Ariyadasa

The sick taking the risk

Sick estate workers were seen in long queues for their clinic or to get treatment at the Dickoya Base Hospital premises without maintaining one-meter distance or adhering to health guidelines .

Against move to transfer ambulance drivers in NP

The Provincial Health Services Drivers’ Association today staged a protest against the decision taken by authorities to transfer 35 ambulance drivers in the Northern Province. Pix by Nisal Baduge

CMC goes pink for breast cancer awareness

The Colombo Municipal Council is being lit up in pink at night as a part of an awareness campaign on breast cancer. The month of October is marked as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Against 20A

Civil Societies and lawyers today staged a protest in front of the Aluthkade Courts Complex against the proposed 20th Amendment to the Constitution, demanding the government to protect the democracy granted by the 19th Amendment.

Wear Your Mask Properly!

Officers of the Maradana Police station were seen strictly advising commuters on how to wear face masks properly and how to follow health guide lines at the Maradana Railway station this morning. The police also distributed surgical face masks among the commuters.

To wear or not to wear

Some of the people are still seen not wearing face masks or adhering to COVID-19 preventive guidelines despite the detection of several COVID-19 patients in Divulapitiya. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Central Bank introduces LANKAQR

The Central Bank (CB) today marked the island-wide rollout of LANKAQR, the national QR standard for local currency payments, with participation of Trade Minister Bandula Gunawardana and State Minister of Money & Capital Market and State Enterprise Reforms, Ajith Nivard Cabraal. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Maithri at PCoI

Former President Maithripala Sirisena arrived at the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) into Easter Sunday attacks to give evidence. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Getting ready

People in the Minuwangoda area were seen rushing to buy food from supermarkets to prepare for possible countrywide lookdown. Pix by Nisal Baduge

In line with World Animal Day

A protest march was launched by a group of people led by Ven. Pahiyangala Ananda Sagara Thero yesterday around the Viharamahadevi Park in line with the World Animal Day. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Security beefed up in Gampaha

Security was beefed up in Gampaha District today after curfew was imposed in Minuwangoda and Divulapitiya police areas. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Build SL Housing & Construction Expo

Build Sri Lanka Housing and Construction International Exhibition 2020 organised by the Chamber of Construction Industry of Sri Lanka was launched at the BMICH under the patronage of State Ministers Nalaka Godahewa and Indika Anuruddha yesterday. The exhibition will be held on Sunday (4) from 10 am to 8 pm.

Returnees from Cyprus demand Social Benefit allowance

The Ethera Api Organisaion staged a protest at the Agitation Site near the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo yesterday demanding the authorities to pay the Social Benefit Fund allowances due to the Sri Lankan workers returned from Cyprus. According to the protesters, a monthly fee is being charged by the Cyprus authorities from all expatriate workers to the Social Benefit Fund. They said the workers from other countries in Cyprus have been giv

Inspecting largest pharmaceutical facility in SL

Morison PLC declared open their new state-of-the-art manufacturing plant and research & development facility under the patronage of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa today. This is the largest pharmaceutical manufacturing and research facility in Sri Lanka.

Justice for TFC depositors

An organisation by the name People’s Forum to Protect Financial Stability in Sri Lanka staged a protest outside the Presidential Secretariat today demanding justice for the depositors of The Finance Company (TFC) PLC.