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Sun, 31 May 2020 Today's Paper
30 May 2020 - 0 - 2975
A group of animal rights activists staged a protest outside the Colombo Mayor’s Residence urging her to withdraw any action to remove stray dogs in Colombo. One of the placards of the protesters said, ’Let them be, let them be free.’’ Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi
30 May 2020 - 2 - 3349
The explicit instructions issued by the health authorities to maintain social distancing to prevent the spread of the deadly virus never seems to have made any impact on the dozens of couples of ‘lovebirds’ who were seen occuping secluded corners of the Vihara Maha Devi Park in Colombo yesterday enjoying their intimacy. Pics by Pradeep Pathirana
29 May 2020 - 0 - 1747
28 May 2020 - 0 - 5665
The remains of the late Minister Arumugam Thondaman was brought to Parliament today and kept Lying-in-State at the Assembly Hall of the Parliament. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and former Parliamentarians including the Speaker paid their last respect. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
28 May 2020 - 0 - 4776
The last respect was paid to Ceylon Workers’ Congress (CWC) leader and former Minister Arumugam Thondaman. His body is currently lying at his residence in Battaramulla.
27 May 2020 - 1 - 1620
Business establishments across the country suffered due to curfew and other restrictions imposed due to COVID-19 pandemic. The business establishments in Colombo and Gampaha District suffered the most due to the curfew which lasted for over two months continuously in the two districts. With the government’s decision to relax curfew in these districts from Tuesday, businessmen resumed their operations with high expectations.
26 May 2020 - 10 - 8232
A black leopard trapped in a snare at Walamale in Lakshapna Estate, Nallathanniya was rescued by the wildlife official and taken to Nallathanniya Wildlife Office for treatment. Wildlife officials said the leopard aged eight years was about eight feet in length and four feet in height. They said the animal would be released to the Sri Pada Sanctuary after treatment. Pix by Ranjith Rajapaksha
26 May 2020 - 0 - 496
Police personnel led by Colombo’s DIG Deshabandu Tennakoon are seen distributing face masks and safety jackets to Nattamies at Bo-tree Junction in Pettah today. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
26 May 2020 - 0 - 103
A minor fire broke out at a container yard at Wennawatta in Wellampitiya today. The fire had started from a nearby garbage dump. Three containers sustained damaged in the fire. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
26 May 2020 - 2 - 2218
With the government’s decision to lift curfew in Colombo during the day, a large number of vehicles were seen entering into the city. The road towards Kottawa was also seen blocked with vehicles this morning. Pix by Nisal Baduge
25 May 2020 - 0 - 192
Star hotels across the city of Colombo which are usually alive with buzzing guests are seen vacant and gloomy due to COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
25 May 2020 - 0 - 2226
A worker is seen lying on a cart in a street in Colombo which is deserted due to COVID-19 pandemic and other restrictions. These workers were occupied with work in busy streets of Colombo before the curfew was imposed.
25 May 2020 - 0 - 2950
The Colombo city was seen deserted due to the two-day curfew being imposed countrywide. However, the curfew is to be relaxed from tomorrow.
23 May 2020 - 1 - 6516
People were seen busy with buying and selling goods and services in the Pettha area. The area was crowded with people following the relaxation of curfew.
22 May 2020 - 0 - 4234
Muslims in Sri Lanka are seen enthusiastically preparing for Monday’s Ramazan Festival. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
22 May 2020 - 0 - 543
A fire has broken out at a house in Kumaran Ratnam Road at Vauxhall Street, Colombo this morning. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi
21 May 2020 - 10 - 14259
Security forces were seen at the location where three women were killed and eight others were injured in a stampede at Jumma Masjid Road in Maligawatte today.
21 May 2020 - 0 - 1288
Several people were seen riding on boats as the road they usually use in Ratnapura District was flooded due to the torrential rains.
20 May 2020 - 3 - 2694
Commuters are being subjected to temperature screening at the Colombo Fort Railway Station to detect COVID-19 infected individuals.
20 May 2020 - 2 - 2262
All water falls in the central hills that had gone dry during the drought had swelled due to the heavy rains experienced during the last several days. However, no tourists were seen visiting location to get a glimpse of the breath-taking view.
19 May 2020 - 13 - 9388
Major General (Retired) Sumedha Perera who was appointed as Secretary to the Ministry of Mahaweli, Agriculture, Irrigation and Rural Development assumed duties today at the ministry amidst the religious ceremony.
19 May 2020 - 0 - 1788
Health officials carry out thorough medical tests on commuters before they get into trains. There are only limited train journeys being operated due to the prevailing pandemic situation.
18 May 2020 - 0 - 67
The rehearsals for the 11th National War Heroes Commemoration was held at the Battaramulla Parliament ground.
18 May 2020 - 5 - 2118
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.
18 May 2020 - 0 - 2028
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.
17 May 2020 - 2 - 2690
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
17 May 2020 - 4 - 2247
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.
15 May 2020 - 1 - 4373
Several roads in Colombo city are seen affected with minor floods due to torrential rain showers this morning.
15 May 2020 - 0 - 2266
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.
15 May 2020 - 4 - 331
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
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