The last respect was paid to Ceylon Workers’ Congress (CWC) leader and former Minister Arumugam Thondaman. His body is currently lying at his residence in Battaramulla.

Business establishments across the country suffered due to curfew and other restrictions imposed due to COVID-19 pandemic. The business establishments in Colombo and Gampaha District suffered the most due to the curfew which lasted for over two month

A black leopard trapped in a snare at Walamale in Lakshapna Estate, Nallathanniya was rescued by the wildlife official and taken to Nallathanniya Wildlife Office for treatment. Wildlife officials said the leopard aged eight years was about eight feet

Police personnel led by Colombo’s DIG Deshabandu Tennakoon are seen distributing face masks and safety jackets to Nattamies at Bo-tree Junction in Pettah today. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

A minor fire broke out at a container yard at Wennawatta in Wellampitiya today. The fire had started from a nearby garbage dump. Three containers sustained damaged in the fire. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

With the government’s decision to lift curfew in Colombo during the day, a large number of vehicles were seen entering into the city. The road towards Kottawa was also seen blocked with vehicles this morning. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Star hotels across the city of Colombo which are usually alive with buzzing guests are seen vacant and gloomy due to COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

A worker is seen lying on a cart in a street in Colombo which is deserted due to COVID-19 pandemic and other restrictions. These workers were occupied with work in busy streets of Colombo before the curfew was imposed.

The Colombo city was seen deserted due to the two-day curfew being imposed countrywide. However, the curfew is to be relaxed from tomorrow.

People were seen busy with buying and selling goods and services in the Pettha area. The area was crowded with people following the relaxation of curfew.

Muslims in Sri Lanka are seen enthusiastically preparing for Monday’s Ramazan Festival. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

A fire has broken out at a house in Kumaran Ratnam Road at Vauxhall Street, Colombo this morning. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Security forces were seen at the location where three women were killed and eight others were injured in a stampede at Jumma Masjid Road in Maligawatte today.

Several people were seen riding on boats as the road they usually use in Ratnapura District was flooded due to the torrential rains.

Commuters are being subjected to temperature screening at the Colombo Fort Railway Station to detect COVID-19 infected individuals.

All water falls in the central hills that had gone dry during the drought had swelled due to the heavy rains experienced during the last several days. However, no tourists were seen visiting location to get a glimpse of the breath-taking view.

Major General (Retired) Sumedha Perera who was appointed as Secretary to the Ministry of Mahaweli, Agriculture, Irrigation and Rural Development assumed duties today at the ministry amidst the religious ceremony.

Health officials carry out thorough medical tests on commuters before they get into trains. There are only limited train journeys being operated due to the prevailing pandemic situation.

The rehearsals for the 11th National War Heroes Commemoration was held at the Battaramulla Parliament ground.

The Mihindu Seth Medura, Attidiya is the home of many war veterans who were disabled in the war. When we paid a visit to the Seth Medura, on the day before the 11th anniversary of Victory against LTTE, many resident veterans said they are only disabl

After imposing the curfew and other restrictions, the government encouraged people stuck at homes to focus on gardening as a mean of spending time wisely. Home gardening enabled people to engage more with family members and also to make their garden

A group of sanitary workers is seen taking a break from their work in Colombo. Some of them are seen taking care of a couple of dogs, who are keeping them company, during the break. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

A total of 180 civilians from SL Navy families and those in close contact with them were released from the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) quarantine centre located in Vanni.

Several roads in Colombo city are seen affected with minor floods due to torrential rain showers this morning.

People who are in various occupations were seen busy with them following the Government’s decision to relax the curfew regulations and resume work from Monday. In the picture, a barber in a Salon was busy with cutting the hair of a customer. Many o

When the government lifted restrictions on liquor sale, many people gathered around liquor shops disregarding health instructions issued to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Pix by Rekha Tharangani Fonseka

Former Minister Mangala Samaraweera who arrived at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) this evening to give a statement over a case of transporting voters during the Presidential Election was seen leaving the CID premises.

Workers and vendors are getting back to their normal routine after the government’s decision to resume work from Monday (11).

Police officers are seen checking the curfew passes of those who are entering the Colombo city. The Police have decided to get tough on anyone violating the curfew or quarantine laws.

People were seen queuing up at supermarkets in Colombo to buy liquors after bars at supermarkets in Colombo and Gampaha have been permitted to reopen. Pix by Nisal Baduge