Heroes of motherland

The Mihindu Seth Medura, Attidiya is the home of many war veterans who were disabled in the war. When we paid a visit to the Seth Medura, on the day before the 11th anniversary of Victory against LTTE, many resident veterans said they are only disabled physically and not mentally. ’We can tolerate more,’ they said. The Mihindu Seth Medura was a concept of the then Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

Making the most out of curfew

After imposing the curfew and other restrictions, the government encouraged people stuck at homes to focus on gardening as a mean of spending time wisely. Home gardening enabled people to engage more with family members and also to make their garden self sufficient in basic crops. Such a family, among many others, was seen enjoying home gardening.

Keeping company

A group of sanitary workers is seen taking a break from their work in Colombo. Some of them are seen taking care of a couple of dogs, who are keeping them company, during the break. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Leaving for home

A total of 180 civilians from SL Navy families and those in close contact with them were released from the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) quarantine centre located in Vanni.

Mini floods...

Several roads in Colombo city are seen affected with minor floods due to torrential rain showers this morning.

Busy with work...

People who are in various occupations were seen busy with them following the Government’s decision to relax the curfew regulations and resume work from Monday. In the picture, a barber in a Salon was busy with cutting the hair of a customer. Many of the workers were following health guidelines.

Cheers before health?

When the government lifted restrictions on liquor sale, many people gathered around liquor shops disregarding health instructions issued to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Pix by Rekha Tharangani Fonseka

Mangala questioned by CID

Former Minister Mangala Samaraweera who arrived at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) this evening to give a statement over a case of transporting voters during the Presidential Election was seen leaving the CID premises.

Back to normal routine

Workers and vendors are getting back to their normal routine after the government’s decision to resume work from Monday (11).

Police to be tough

Police officers are seen checking the curfew passes of those who are entering the Colombo city. The Police have decided to get tough on anyone violating the curfew or quarantine laws.

Queues at supermarket liquor shops

People were seen queuing up at supermarkets in Colombo to buy liquors after bars at supermarkets in Colombo and Gampaha have been permitted to reopen. Pix by Nisal Baduge

SRI LANKA-The Most Generous Country During Covid-19; Nas Daily

Popular international video blogger and social media influencer Nuseir Yassin, whom host Nas Daily has posted a video, praising Sri Lankans for looking after tourists who are currently stranded in Sri Lanka due to the Covid-19.

International Nurses Day

International Nurses Day was commemorated at a ceremony held at Abhayarama Temple, Narahenpita today under the patronage of newly appointed Health Ministry Secretary Major General Sanjeewa Munsinghe. This event was organised by the Public Services United Nurses Union.

Not following health guidelines

Some passengers were seen rushing into a bus without properly following the health guidelines. People have been advised to observe the health guidelines given by the health authorities as the work of private and public sectors resumed from yesterday.

Safely back to home

Buses and trains were operated yesterday to get people safely back to home. People were seen complying with health guidelines while using public transport.

Back to work...

People were seen reporting to work with the Government’s decision to resume work of private and public sectors from today.

Work guidelines

Pahan Pooja by Gampaha Malwatuhiripitiya Police

The Gampaha Malwatuhiripitiya Police Station conducted a pahan pooja for those who have been diagnosed and are being treated for the Coronavirus, and for the well being of those in the country. The Police officers participated in the pooja while reporting for various duties.

Disinfecting railway stations…

Public places of the Colombo and the Ragama areas such as the railway stations, ATM machines were fumigated as a preventive measure to contain the spread of prevailing Covid-19 in line with the decision to re-commence the services of public and private sectors from tomorrow.

Enjoy while it lasts

The Galle Face Green devoid of visitors has taken a lush green colour due to the curfew imposed in Colombo for over a month. Once the people are allowed to resume work from Monday even amidst curfew in Colombo, it is likely that the Galle Face Green will change its colour back to brown as it would be filled with visitors.

Alms to doorstep

The Gangarama Temple in collaboration with the tri-forces personnel and the police distributed alms to those who observed sill at their homes as the people refrained from visiting temples due to COVID-19 pandemic. Venerable Dr Assaji Thera coordinated the distribution with Minster Bandula Gunawardana.

Dry rations for COVID victims

Around 1800 families in Maradana affected by the COVID-19 were provided with dry rations today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

President attends all night pirith sermon at Olaboduwa Raja Maha Viharaya

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa attended the all night pirith sermon held at Olaboduwa Raja Maha Viharaya at Gonapola, Horana in line with the National Vesak Ceremony on May 7. Ven Dr. Diviyagaha Yasasi Thera, Ven. Olaboduwe Dhammika Thera and many other Buddhist monks conduct the pirith sermon. Pix by President’s Media

Moon ring

In a rare occurrence, a halo was seen around the moon last night. The halo is known as a moon ring and it is said a ring around the moon means rains can be expected soon.

Lotus tower lights up for Vesak

The lotus tower was lit up this evening in view of Vesak Poya Day when all other Vesak celebrations across the country have been halted due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Deserted temples on Vesak Poya Day

The Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara and the Gangarama Temple, Hunupitiya are seen deserted on the Vesak Poya Day today due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Vesak in the time of Coronavirus

Buddhists, this year, have been restricted to celebrate Vesak staying at homes giving priority to Prathipaththi Pooja due to COVID-19 pandemic. People are not allowed to go out to celebrate Vesak due to social distancing and other health guidelines. Therefore, people are seen decorating their houses with lanterns and other decorations as usual and limit the celebration to homes.

Work amidst curfew

Looking hopeful ahead of Vesak

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the preventive measures imposed by the health authorities, Vesak celebrations have been limited to homes. However, some vendors were seen selling Vesak lanterns and decorations in and around Colombo.

Dousing the fire at Rajagiriya

The firefighters were seen dousing the fire that erupted at a disinfectant storage facility located in Kalapaluwawa, Rajagiriya today.