Roads in the Colombo city are seen deserted due to COVID-19 restrictions imposed by the authorities to prevent the spread of the virus. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

A disinfection programme was conducted by the Colombo Municipal Council employees at the Private Bus Terminal at Bastian Mawatha in Colombo this afternoon to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Pix by Nisal Baduge

The Trade Union Movement Against 20A and the United Federation of Labourers staged a protest opposite Diyatha Uyana in Battaramulla yesterday against the 20th Amendment to the Constitution. The protesters said the 20A ignored public opinions. Pix by

Several Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MPs arrived at Parliament in a motorcade in protest of the 20th Amendment this morning. Pix by Nisal Baduge

A consignment of 80 barrels of ethanol stock which was imported illegally was seized by the staff of the Customs Risk Management Unit today, Customs Deputy Director Sudath Silva said. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Notorious underworld drug kingpin Samarasinghe Arachchige Madush Lakshitha alias Makandure Madush was shot dead in a crossfire between police and other suspected underworld figures at Maligawatte Housing Complex this morning. Pix by Pradeep Dilruksha

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Rishad Bathiudeen was remanded till October 27 by the Colombo Fort Magistrates’ Court today. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

The State Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Corporation (SPMC) today launched the medicine ‘Clopidogrel’ under the ’’New Drugs for the New Country’’ programme of locally manufacturing drugs. Pharmaceutical Production, Supply and Regulation St

There was no shortage of drama and action as Mumbai Indians (MI) and Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) played out two Super Overs for the first time in T20 circlet where the latter emerged victorious in Match 36 of the Dream11 Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 a

A group of student monks of the Weerahena Temple in Nattandiya seen cultivating a paddy field that has been abandoned for many years. Pix by Hiran Priyankara

A group of people living in the Tsunami housing complex, the ’Caritas Village’, in Ragama staged a protest yesterday claiming that they lack essential facilities in houses handed over by ’Caritas.

Jeewayu Prathijeewaka, an herbal mix produced by the Jeewayu Private Limited with the intention of increasing immunity, was launched at the Gangarama Temple in the presence of Buddhist monks and State Minister Vidura Wickramanayake and Dayasiri Jayas

People in 29 police divisions in the Gampaha District came in numbers to purchase their provisions as groceries and other outlets which sell essential items were allowed to open for a few hours in Minuwangoda yesterday.

The Civil Defence Force (CDS) personnel and the members of the traders union at the Dedicated Economic Centre, Welisara distributed herbal drinks among the customers to their boost immunity. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene took part in a ‘Deva Pooja’ held at Sri Kailasanathar Swamy Devasthanam, Colombo 10 where intervention of the gods were sought to end the COVID-19 pandemic which had hit Sri Lanka. Pix by Nisal Baduge

An all-night reciting of the Rathana Suthra commenced at Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple this evening seeking divine intervention to end the COVID-19 pandemic, with the participation of UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene and other members of the party

Accountant Alagarathnam Manoranjan and two drivers who were arrested for misappropriating public funds are seen at Courts. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne presided over the ceremonial decommissioning that had been organized with great pomp and circumstance to bid adieu to Sri Lanka Navy Ship (SLNS) ‘Weeraya’ and ‘Jagatha’ at the Naval Doc

A social media initiative by the name ‘Aayu+’ was launched at the Blood bank in Narahenpita this morning to make people aware of early detection of cancer, treatment and palliative care. People can access Aayu+ through Facebook, Twitter, Instagra

Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe arrived at the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) into Easter Sunday attacks to give evidence this evening.

Animal lovers from around the world have been sharing the adorable snaps of the unlikely furry friends who will melt your heart. (Daily Mail)

The Construction work of the elevated Kelani Bridge is underway. The government’s plans to build an elevated highway from Dematagoda which exits at the Colombo Port and Katunayake Expressway. The bridge which is to function as the gateway to Colomb

A group of residents from Jaffna joined the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) today and they were given membership certificates by SLFP General Secretary State Minister Dayasiri Jayasekera at the party head office in Colombo. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

PCR tests were conducted at the Fort Railway station today by the health officials to test COVID-19 infected persons. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

The Advanced Level examination commenced this morning throughout the island. Seen here are some of the students arriving at the St. John’s College Nugegoda adhering to health guidelines. Pix by Pradeep Dirukshana

Several locations in Colombo including the Fort Railway Station were seen deserted this afternoon due to COVID-19 concerns. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Students were seen rushing out of the examination hall to their parents with smiles, after completing their year-5 scholarship examination. Pix by Nisal Baduge

The Grade 5 scholarship examination commenced this morning at 2,936 centers throughout the island. Seen here are some of the students walking at examination centers adhering health guidance. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Examination centres were disinfected in line with the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination, which is to be held tomorrow. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Public places of the Ja-ela, Kandana and Ragama areas such as the railway stations were fumigated as a preventive measure to contain the spread of prevailing Covid-19.