Vendors and people in Pettah, the trade hub of the city, are seen equally busy handling, loading and unloading essential goods despite the quarantine curfew and inclement weather conditions. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

A religious event was held at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple today to invoke blessings to late former Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera. The event was held with the participation of former President Mithripala Sirisena and several SLFP MPs incl

Officers of the Divisional Secretariat in Rajagiriya today distributed the Rs. 2,000 allowance to the people, who have lost their livelihoods and who do not receive any government allowance, in Bandaranaikepura. Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana.

Chief of Defense Staff and Commander of the Army General Shavendra Silva inspected the Army improvised new Covid 19 Treatment Ward Complex for the treatment of 250 patients established on the 4th, 5th and 6th floors of the new 08 storied building of

According to weather forecasts by the Meteorological Department, due to the southwest monsoon, Colombo went gloomy today with the continuous rains. Vehicles and people were seen moving in Colombo, even in the rain, for essential services. Pix by Prad

Hospital Foundation of the Gampaha District Hospital is planning to establish an intensive care unit and a ward with 50 beds for COVID patients with public assistance.

A corona infected patient who had been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital in critical condition due to a heart attack, underwent an emergency surgery to insert a stent to remove a thrombose in a main blood vessel.

Large number of vehicles are seen on the road today in Colombo despite the nation-wide lockdown. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

People are seen busy handling and loading essential goods at the heart of the Colombo city for wholesale business activities. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Sri Lanka Red Cross donated three ambulances to the Sri Lankan health authorities to be used to shuttle Covid patients. Picture shows Deputy Director General Dr. Anura Lekamge officially handing over the fleet to Regional Secretary Health Dr. Anura J

The Economic Centres at Piliyandala and Peliyagoda were opened for wholesale traders today and will be kept open for tomorrow as well. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe and Samantha Perera

The streets of Pettah are seen deserted due to the nationwide quarantine curfew. Only wholesale business activities take place in what would be bustling place at the heart of the Colombo city. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

PCR tests were conducted by the heath officials at Bandaranaikepura in Rajagiriya today.A large number of people were seen taking part in the proramme. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

The Inter-University Bhikkhu Federation (IUBF) today launched an online protest demanding the immediate release of student leaders and Trade Union leaders fighting against the Kotelawela Bill. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Beggars who live in the Colombo area are seen getting the first dose of the Chinese Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine in Colombo today. The event was organized by the Dam Street Police and the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Health Division. Pix by Pradeep

Special airborne training programme was held at the Maduruoya reservoir area with the participation of paratroopers of the Sri Lanka Navy, Sri Lanka Air Force, Commando Regiment, Special Forces yesterday.

The Sri Lanka Air Force handed over a Heated Humidified Oxygen Therapy Unit (HHOT) to District General Hospital in Kalutara yesterday.

The Gampaha City which is one of the cities that is being highly battered by COVID-19, looked deserted due to the 10-day lockdown imposed by the authorities to curb the further spread of the virus. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Despite the nationwide lockdown, vehicles are seen moving in Colombo. People seem busy with their usual activities. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana and Pradeep Pathirana

Police checkpoints are operational throughout the country as the country has been placed under ten-day lockdown. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Picture shows people are receiving their vaccines against the COVID-19 virus at the vaccination centre at Viharamahadevi Park operated by the soldiers. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Beds with oxygen facilities for COVID-19 patients were donated to the Divisional Hospital, Udupila by MP Sahan Pradeep Withana. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Some volunteers were seen feeding the stray dogs during lockdown period. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Construction work is seen continuing in Colombo during the current lockdown to minimise the COVID 19 pandemic spread. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Porters are seen working in Colombo inspire of the lockdown to find their means for survival. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana.

The mobile vaccination service carried out by the Sri Lanka Army is currently underway for those who are suffering from illnesses and unable to leave their homes. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe and Waruna Wanniarachchi

The authorities commenced demolishing the historic De Soysa building in Slave Island, which is under dilapidated condition today. A part of the building collapsed recently. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

All the Buddhist temples across the country were seen deserted on Nikini Full Moon Poya Day today due to the quarantine curfew imposed islandwide. Pix by Nisal Baduge and Pradeep Dilrukshana

Colombo, the bustling city wore a deserted look as a ten-day lockdown was imposed to address the surge of fresh Covid-19 cases in the country. Pix by Samantha Perera

Since the government announced a 10-day lockdown yesterday afternoon, the nation has been left puzzled. With contradictory terms used for the shutdown and then ever-changing lists being released as to who can function and who cannot, one wonders why