Checkpoints in operation

Police officers are seen operating road blocks to check people travelling during the quarantine curfew. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Got vaccinated...

The vaccination drive for the individuals in the age group of 20 to 29 was carried out at the Yatawatta Purana Viharaya, Pahalagama, Gampaha in line with Government’s decision to commence vaccination rollout for the relevant age group in Colombo and four other districts. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Oxygen stored...

The oxygen is seen being stored in a bowser to be supplied to a hospital in Colombo. The Government has decided to import liquid medicinal Oxygen to address a possible shortage of oxygen in the country. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Final rites of Wannila Aththo’s spouse

The final rites of Veddah Chief Uruwarige Wannila Aththo’s spouse Uruwarige Heenmanika who died of Covid-19 were performed at the Mahiyanganaya Public Cemetery in accordance with health regulations. Pix by Chamil Rupasinghe

Vaccination for 20 to 30 age group begins

Vaccination of people in the age group of 20 to 30 years begins today. Vaccination rollout are being carried out in Colombo and four other districts. The Colombo District Vaccination Centers were held at Ginthupitiya MOH Office, Sugathadasa stadium and at Vihara Maha Devi Park. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe, Pradeep Dirukshana and Waruna Wanniarachchi.

Inoculation of those above 20 begins

The inoculation of those over 20 years of age commenced today in the Western Province. People are seen getting vaccine at the Bodhiraja Viharaya, Panagoda. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Vegetable pile at New Peliyagoda Manning market

Large stocks of vegetables were seen piled up at the New Manning Market in Peliyagoda after it was opened for vendors yesterday. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

SJB remembers the departed COVID-19 souls

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) recently initiated an event to communicate with the kith and kin of those who died of COVID-19 in all districts. The ceremony was held in the Colombo district at the SJB Headquarters in Sri Jayewardanapura, Kotte and at Mahabodhi Temple in Maradana. Party seniors participated in the event where lamps were lit to remember those who departed from this world due to the dreaded COVID. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Queuing for sugar...

People were queuing to purchase sugar at the control price in Sathosa outlets in Borella and Maradana today. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Purchasing daily needs...

People were seen purchasing their daily needs from mobile vendors in and around Colombo today after the extension of the ongoing travel restrictions. Pix by Padeep Pathirana

Ensuring traders follow controller prices...

Co-operative Services, Marketing Development and Consumer Protection State Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna today visited Pettah to inspect commodities such as rice and sugar rice are sold at controlled price after the government had declared such regulation through a gazette notification yesterday (Sept.2). Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Explodes just minutes after lift off

The first rocket launched by private aerospace company Firefly has exploded just minutes after blasting off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

Necessity has no law....?

People are seen busy buying daily needs at the economic centre in Narahenpita today defying curfew hours. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Waiting for their allowances...

Senior citizens’ allowances and other allowances are disbursed every district post and sub post offices. Picture shows Senior citizens are waiting in the queue at the Grandpass and Kotahena post offices. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe, Waruna Wanniarachchi and Pradeep Dilrukshana

Manning Market turns busy

New Peliyagoda Manning Market was open today enabling farmers to sell their produce conveniently under one roof. Vendors are seen piling large stocks of vegetables to sell them on wholesale. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Cardboard coffins to cremate COVID victims

Picture shows a dead body of a COVID-19 victim being taken in a cardboard coffin made by the Dehiwela-Mt. Lavinia Municipal Council to the Nedimala Cemetery in Dehiwala for cremation. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Quarantine centre for City Traffic Cops

A quarantine centre for City Traffic Police officers opened today in Gunasinghapura. Deputy Inspector General of Police Desabandu Tennakoon, DIG City Traffic Sarath Kumara and other police officers participated in the event. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe.

Sugar, Sugar, Sugar...

Workers are seen loading sugar into a container truck at a private warehouse after Sri Lankan officials confiscated large consignment of sugar as part of a crackdown on hoarding in Wattala, suburbs of Colombo, yesterday. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Vaccination drive continues at Viharamahadevi Park

People living in the Western Province today received the Chinese Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine at the Viharamahadevi open air Park in Colombo. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Essential needs...

Vendors and people in Pettah, the trade hub of the city, are seen equally busy handling, loading and unloading essential goods even during the quarantine curfew. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Vaccination drive for 30 plus on full swing

Officers attached to MOH divisions, Army and Police jointly administer the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine for people over 30 years at the Sugathadasa indoor stadium today. Pix Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Gampaha MC mobile vaccination drive for elders

Mobile vaccination drive was carried out in the Karanayakamulla area in Gampaha Municipal Council area today for the elders and those who are suffering from various non communicable diseases. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Marine drive up to Dehiwela ready next month

The Marine Drive from Kollupitiya to Dehiwala, which facilitates traffic between Ramakrishna Road and Dehiwala Bridge, is scheduled to open this month, yet to be completed due to the prevailing Covid-19 situation. It is expected to open next month. Pix By Pradeep Pathirana

SL Mission in Japan felicitates medal winning athletes

Sri Lanka Mission in Japan felicitated the Paralympic medal winning athletes who have made Sri Lanka proud, with a presentation ceremony. Ven. Banagala Upatissa Thera and the prelates from the Lanka Ji vihara blessed the athletes and made a gift from the temple.

PCR tests conducted in Wellawatte

A health team of the Colombo Municipal Council carried out PCR tests on residents of Wellawatte as a precautionary measure to fully contain the COVID-19 virus in the country. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Troops donate blood

A blood donation camp organized by the Sri Lanka Army under the direction of Army Commander General Shavendra Silva and the suppervison of Major General Sujeewa Senarathyapa, Commander, Security Forces-West was held at the Panagoda Bodhi Rajaramaya (Army Temple) today. Around 250 troops donated blood during the day which was conducted by the National Blood Centre, Narahempita, Regional Blood Centres in Kaluthara and Ragama.Pix by Nisal Baduge

It’s a long wait...

People are seen queueing up to get their goods at the Maligawatta Sathosa outlet. Due to the rapid spreading of COVID pandemic situation, the people are not allowed to enter the Sathosa outlets. People are asked to hand over their list of goods to the counter for their purchases. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Receiving Rs. 2,000 allowance...

People in the 181 Grama Niladhari division of the Ragama Divisional Secretariat yesterday received Rs. 2,000 allowance. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

First COVID-19 intermediate Treatment Centre for Buddhist clergy

Sri Lanka’s first COVID-19 intermediate Treatment Centre for Buddhist monks was opened today by Army Commander Shavendra Silva. The International Vipassana Meditation Centre in Colombo, which was converted into a treatment centre has the capacity of accommodating 84 monks. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.

The mission is ready to move...

The COVID-19 vaccines are seen being preparing for distribution in the Polonnaruwa, Batticoloa, and Trincomalee areas. Pictures show the employees at the Central Vaccine Stores (CVS) in Colombo packing them into containers for distribution. Pix by Waruna Wanniaarachchi