The sea off Sri Lanka is rough today as a result of the South East Monsoon becoming active, according to the Meteorology Department. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

The COVID vaccination program for children over 12 years with congenital issues commenced at the Sri Jayawardenepura Hospital today. Hospital Director Ratnasiri Hevage also joined the event. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

The inoculation of children aged 12 to 19 years who have comorbidities and disabilities is currently underway in several districts in the country. Pictures show children are administered with Pfizer vaccine at the District General Hospital, Gampaha.

A set of the administrative staff of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) staged a protest at Town Hall today against a member of CMC whom they accused of allegedly threatening the Municipal Treasurer. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirinsghe

Rice is seen sold in wholesale outlets at various prices today after the removal of controlled prices. There were no stocks available in some outlets, while only limited stocks are available in some shops. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

The Colombo residents are seen getting their Covid-19 vaccine in the Army Vaccination Centre at Viharamahadevi Park today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Some Members of the Colombo Municipal Council staged a Satyagraha yesterday against the alleged move by the Municipal Treasurer to delay funds to purchase dry rations for the needy people in the city who have been affected by the lockdown. Pix by Pra

The construction of the Sakhaya Colony has been halted since a long period of time. Residents of the Kahapola area claim that the land has become a haven for drug users. The construction of this colony commenced in 2017 at a cost of Rs. 500 million o

Health workers are seen staging a protest in front of the Colombo National Hospital today calling for several demands. They protested in front of number of hospitals in the island. Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana.

The Health Service Trade Union Collective today launched a five-hour strike from 7.00 am to 12.00 noon at all Government Hospitals in the country over Government’s failure to resolve their issues. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

The vaccination drive is being carried out at the Panagoda Sri Bodhirajaramaya (Army Temple) for the people above 20 years of age. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Business operations at Pettah and Narahenpita Economic Centres were taking place as usual despite the quarantine curfew in force. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

People are seen buying books at a book store in Colombo today after the government has allowed opening of bookstores, despite the current lock down. Bookshops in Sri Lanka were closed for nearly a month after the fourth wave of COVID-19 hit the count

The health authorities commenced vaccinating students with Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) vaccines in regional level for the first time since the schools had been closed for months. HPV vaccine is introduced into the national immunization program

For the first time in history, the Sri Lanka Air Force Regiment Special Forces (RSF) conducted a Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) training exercise during Cormorant Strike Exercise XI at Narakamulla in Thoppigala.

The vaccination of children with congenital diseases who are between the ages of 12 and 19 years commenced today in Colombo, Kurunegala and Anuradhapura districts. Pictures show children are administered with Pfizer vaccine at the Lady Ridgeway Hospi

SJB MP Patali Champika Ranawaka is seen leaving the CID after giving a statement on the ’Yakada Miniha(Iron man) project launched when he was the Minister of Western Region Development and Megapolis. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshsana

All Post offices and Sub Post offices across the country remain open to handle delivery of medicines. The government facilitates to send the required medicines through main and sub post offices for patients who have registered with every main hospita

The No 7 Helicopter Squadron, also known as the “Cradle of Helicopter Pilots”, located at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Hingurakgoda asserts a glamorous history from 1994 to date, by rendering 27 years of dedicated service to the nation.

Construction work on roads in Colombo is seen continuing during the current curfew period. Pix by Nisal Baduge

The funeral of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa’s personal physician, Eliyantha White was held at the Borella crematorium today. White died from the COVID-19 infection on Wednesday evening after being hospitalized for weeks at a private hospital in

Education Minister Dinesh Gunawardane today paid floral tribute to the statue of Dr. C. W. W. Kannangara, the Father of Free Education situated opposite to the Ministry. The Minister commemorated the 52nd death anniversary of Dr.Kannangara.

The State Nurses’ Union today staged a protest in front of the Colombo General Hospital demanding a Rs. 7,500 allowance to be given to them. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Among the sugar stores that have been raided and sealed in the recent past, another consignment of sugar at Mabima warehouse, Kelaniya was released to the CWE Co-operative Societies and to private vendors by the Sri Lanka Consumer Association. 2500 m

The construction of the ’Amaradeva Asapuwa,’ a music ashram in memory of late veteran musician Pandit Dr. W. D. Amaradeva, commenced in 2019 with former President Maithripala Sirisena laying the foundation stone at ‘Ape Gama’ complex, Battar

The Committee for Protecting Rights of Prisoners today handed over a petition to the United Nations (UN) office in Colombo to be handed over to UN Secretary-General António Guterres urging the support of the UN to protect and promote the rights of p

The Inter-University Students Union members who came to the University Grants Commission to discuss issues including militarization of Kotelawela University and suppression of university students had to leave empty-handed as UGC officials declined to

People who are living in Colombo today received the COVID-19 vaccine at the Army Vaccination Centre at Viharamahadevi park. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.

Oxygen cylinders were supplied to the Colombo Cardiology Unit from a bowser today. The Government has decided to import liquid medicinal Oxygen to address a possible shortage of oxygen in the country. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

The death-row inmates who launched a protest yesterday on the roof of the chapel ward of Welikada Prison demanding that their long prison terms be reduced, continued the protest for the second day as they refused to negotiate.