Religious observances were held at Dehiwala Muhiyyadeen Grand Jummah Mosque to mark the completion of President Gotabaya Rajapakse’s first year in office and the 75th birthday of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse on November 18, 2920. Pix by Pradeep

The Inter-University Students Federation (IUSF) has lodged a complaint with the Human Rights Commission (HRC) today (18) alleging that students who sat for the GCE Advanced Level Examination in 2019 have been subjected to severe injustice in being ad

A stock of Kerala Ganja weighing over 63 kgs worth over Rs. 10 million was seized in a raid carried out by Peliyagoda Crime Division. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

A group of about 15 Inmates of the Welikada Remand Prison, who launched a protest were seen on top of the prison complex’s roof.

COVID-19 situation in the Colombo city has forced people into social distancing, isolation and quarantine leaving them in anxiety and loneliness.

People were thoroughly checked before they enter public places in the Colombo city. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Minister of Transport Gamini Lokuge was engaged in an inspection tour at the Fort Railway Station today. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Stray dogs of isolated Colombo Fort was fed by an organization which is fighting for animal rights today. Pix by Nisal Baduge

The Dedicated Economic Centre in Welisara which was closed for 20 days due to the Covid-19 pandemic resumed operations today. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

The SUV (V8) vehicle that crashed into a showroom near Nelum Pokuna Colombo 7 this evening was seen in the picture.

Remembrance Day The Armed Forces Remembrance Day and Poppy Ceremony organised by the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association was held at the War Memorial, Vihara Maha Devi Park today according to the health guidelines. Only few number of participan

Hindu people are preparing to celebrate the Festival of Lights, Deepavali which falls today. However, due to the prevailing pandemic situation, the Hindu people have been requested to host celebrations at home.

A special operation was launched yesterday and today to monitor public movements in the isolated areas in Colombo using drone cameras. Pix by air force

The Gunasinghapura Bus Stand and Private bus stand, bustling with people on normal days remain less crowded due to Covid-19 inflicted fears.

Sri Lanka Army has established a Drone Regiment to monitor the activities on the ground today.

Face masks donated by Asela Wickramesinghe Foundation were distributed to police officers on duty in Colombo at Gangarama temple today .Venerable Dr Kirinde Assaji thera of Gangarama Temple, Senior DIG Deshabandu Thennakoon, Asela Wickramasinghe and

The Gampaha Municipal Council was disinfected today as a precautionary measure to curb the spread of Covid-19. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Workers and vendors are getting back to their normal routine after the government’s decision to ease the lockdown in the Western Province from Monday.

Mumbai Indians players were seen with the trophy after they secured a fifth Indian Premier League title with a five-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in the final.

The steps were taken by the police to apprehend several vendors who were engaged in mobile selling in the Ragama area violating the quarantine law.

Several areas of the Gampaha district still looked deserted despite the curfew being lifted in the Western Province. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

A health team of Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) carried out PCR tests on a selected group of residents in Maradana and the Gunasinghapura area.

Long queues were seen to receive the Rs. 5,000 allowance today in lock down areas of Borella.Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

A security officer is seen instructing passengers, who were rushing to get into a bus at Pettah in Colombo, to maintain the social distance. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Residents in the Uswetakeiyawa area were seen engaged in fishing yesterday casting nets and some of them had gone for fishing on boats as well.

The Ragama Police Station was disinfected after several police officers attached to the police station tested positive for Covid-19. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

People were seen in queues to buy fish from lorries where customers have to observe health guidelines like cleaning the hands with sanitizer, wearing a mask and checking the temperature before they buy fish.

Officials of the Colombo Municipal Council today disinfected the Manning Market in Pettah, Colombo before its opening for wholesale services. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Joe Biden has secured 290 Electoral College votes, to become the 46th president of the United States, defeating President Trump and capturing the White House after a bitter campaign that exposed deep divides in the country.

Long queues were seen outside the Grama Niladhari offices in the Gampaha District to receive the Rs. 5,000 allowance, which is distributed by the Government to people, who are faced with difficulties to earn a sufficient income due to the curfew rest