Picture shows teachers are being given COVID-19 vaccines at the Army Hospital in Narahenpita today in line with the government’s plan to administer vaccine and to reopen the schools, which are presently closed due to COVID outbreak. Pix by Pradeep

The carcass of a turtle washed ashore to the Galle Face, Colombo today after the burnt down MV X-Press Pearl in Sri Lankan waters. Pix by Nisal Baduge

After relaxing travel restrictions, the country is gradually returning to normal routine. Many are seen walking, jogging and cycling to maintain their physical health. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

The construction of the New Kelani Bridge, which is boasted to be a one of a kind project in the country, is being conducted at a steady pace by the local workforce with a target of completion by September this year. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja and Nisal

Weekly fairs (Sathi Pola) were back in action at Karagampitiya, Mt. Lavinia and Delkada to facilitate people to buy their essentials yesterday. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Catholics in Bopitiya including the members of the clergy staged a silent protest against the construction of an LNG power plant in Muthuragawela yesterday. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Around 2,000 families were affected due to sudden rains resulting in floods in the Ratnapura area. Several areas were inundated causing inconvenience for people.

Due to adverse weather conditions in the sea area, the debris of containers from the ship MV X-Press Pearl was seen washed ashore off the coast of the Moratuwa, Ratmalana and Angulana. Pix by Rekha Tharangani

A female soldier of the Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps is seen giving the Pfizer Covid 19 vaccine to a local student who is going overseas for higher education, at the Army hospital in Colombo today. Army Commander General Shavendra Silva said the gove

The members of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) held a demonstration at the Independence Squire over the government’s move against several demands and actions, including the attempt of the media suppression. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Administering the first dose of the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine for the Chinese and Vietnamese workers at construction sites in Colombo carried out yesterday. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.

The Central Committee meeting of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) was held at the SLFP headquarters in Colombo under the chairmanship of former President Maithripala Sirisena. The meeting was convened after two months due to the COVID pandemic. The

PCR tests and Chinese Sinopharm vaccine rollout take place at the Waterfront project building in Colombo. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Though the Health Authorities repeatedly advise people the importance of wearing face masks to protect themselves from COVID virus spreading among others, some ignorant people still seem disobeying health guidelines. Hence, it is going to be a tough

Members of the ’Student Movement for Free Education’ today staged a protest opposite the parliament roundabout for attempting to pass the cc *?). Protestors claimed that the government is attempting to pass the university Act using the momentum c

SLPP National Organizer Basil Rajapaksa, who was sworn in as the new Finance Minister before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa this morning, assumed duties at the Finance Ministry amidst religious observances. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

The MPs of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) staged a protest at the entrance road to Parliament claiming that the government was depriving of the people’s right to protest. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Basil Rajapaksa was sworn in as the Finance Minister before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa this morning.

Medical team of the Air Force is seen engaged in the vaccination drive at the Mulleriyawa hospital where the first dose of Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine was administered to those above 30 years. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Vendors were seen selling kits in the Kottawa and Homagama areas as people were used to flying kites with the onset of this season. Pix by Nisal Baduge

A protest was held outside the State Engineering Corporation of Sri Lanka urging the authorities to reinstate the employees of the Corporation, who were fired from work. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Former JVP Provincial Councilor Mahinda Jayasinghe and another individual were arrested by the Pamunugama Police today for staging a protest violating court orders and quarantine rules. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Administering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine as the second dose to people who received the first dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine commenced today at the P.D. Sirisena Ground in Maligawatte. The health authorities requested people to bring the vacc

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Japan in connection with Sri Lankan expatriates living in Japan donated over $225,000 worth of Covid related emergency equipment to 14 government hospitals.

The employees of State Engineering Corporation today staged a protest climbing to the top of the communication tower of the building urging the authorities to stop political victimisation and placed several other demands. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Administering the Sinopharm vaccine for those who are above 30 carried out at the Ratmalana Air Force Base yesterday. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana is seen inspecting the vaccination centre at Thaninayagam Tamil Vidyalaya, Borella, operated by the SLFA Officers. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Students of the Sri Sanghabodhi Central School, Nittambuwa, who are unable to access the internet facilities today turned up at the school to continue with their studies. Picture shows the students who visited the school are being hosted for a small

Keerthi Sri Weerasinghe, who was appointed as the new Chairman of the Coconut Development Authority (CDA) today assumed duties amidst religious observances. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

People are seen queuing up at the Army Hospital, Colombo, Diyatha Uyana premises in Battaramulla and Alipitiwela Chandrawansha Maha Vidyalaya in Ragama to get their COVID vaccine after the Army established a new ‘walk-in’ Community Vaccination Ce