A woman on the street was seen caring for dogs regardless of her being helpless.

Around 200 homeless persons including those who were engaged in small scale trade and depending on daily income were taken to the quarantine centre in Sampur by a joint operation carried out by Navy, police and the Public Health officers. The operati

The Colombo Electrical Traders Association (CETA) recently donated 100 face shields to the Kalubowila Teaching Hospital on the request of Hospital Director Dr. Asela Gunawardena. The donation was done in the presence of CETA President Dhammika Samara

Most of the streets in Colombo and Kandy Road look deserted due to the police curfew imposed in Colombo and other parts of the country. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana and Kushan Pathiraja

While there are hardly any humans to be seen in Ampara with the islandwide curfew strictly enforced, animals have come out in their numbers to enjoy the sun and rain.

The traditional anointing of oil ceremony in lieu of the Sinhala and Hindu New Year was held at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo with the participation of monks and few people at the temple. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

We wish our readers a healthy and a prosperous National New Year filled with happiness and peace.

The month of April considered as the beginning of ’spring season’ in the country when trees flourish with fruits and blossoms. Seen here is Colombo deserted due to COVID-19 measures but alive with trees covered with vibrant colours of blossoms.

Four S14 power sets ordered by the Railways Department arrived in Sri Lanka from China yesterday. The order was placed before the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the world. The first shipment of five power sets out of the nine, arrived in Sri Lanka e

Lengthy queues were seen at gas stations that pump kerosene. People were seen carrying bottles at queues to fill them with kerosene.

An Army officer is seen advising two persons who had not worn face masks in a backdrop where the Government has made wearing masks compulsory when travelling on roads.

The Lotus Tower was lit up last evening to pay respect to all health workers, tri-forces and police personnel, and all other support teams in the frontline in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic.

A decontamination unit was installed at the Manning Market. Ten such decontamination units are to be installed at public places.

Army and Police officers are seen checking the curfew passes of the people who are travelling during curfew hours. In the picture, an Uber driver is seen showing his curfew pass to a police officer.

An old couple is seen walking along a road likely with some anxieties and uncertainties in their minds during curfew hours in Colombo.

Churches in the country looked deserted today due to pandemic situation despite today being the Good Friday when Catholics remember the crucifixion of Jesus.

Long queues were seen at pharmacies with the Government’s decision to open them from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm even during curfew hours.

A musical programme organised by the Sri Lanka Army for the entertainment and to expel the stress and loneliness of residents who are self-quarantining at Soysa Pura flats in Moratuwa was held yesterday.

A robotic machine to treat the coronavirus infected patients was donated to the Polonnaruwa General Hospital. The invention and research unit of MAS Intimate Pvt Ltd handed over this amidst hospital Director Specialist Dr. Sampath Indika Kumara and D

These are trying times for all of us due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions imposed to curb the virus in the country. Many people were seen withdrawing cash from ATMs across the country to pay for the essential items and services. Seen her

Workers were seen unloading bags full of vegetables from lorries at the Veyangoda Dedicated Economic Center.

The ceremony to hand over a remote-controlled smart appliance called ‘Medi Mate’ in a bid to treat and test COVID-19 patients to the Neville Fernando Teaching Hospital was presided over by Director Naval Electrical & Electronic Engineering ( Flee

Manning Market in Colombo were seen crowded with people who had come to purchase vegetables and other essentials while most of the streets looked deserted due to the police curfew. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

The Colombo Electrical Traders Association (CETA) donated a set of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) to Colombo Divisional Secretary Kanchana Gunawardena, to be handed over to the Grama Niladharis on duty. The second set of PPEs were donated to Dr

All the Buddhist temples across the country were seen deserted on Bak Full Moon Poya Day today due to the curfew imposed islandwide and the social distancing policy in force due to coronavirus pandemic. Pictures show how the Gangarama Temple which is

Medical Officers of Health provide guidelines to people at the Office of the Medical Officer of Health at Gampaha.

The Sri Lankan chef, Anura Bandara Herath who was aboard the cruise ship MSC Magnifica, was brought to the country by the Sri Lanka Navy this morning.

Former UNP MP Palitha Thewarapperuma is seen at the Manning Market, Colombo today buying vegetables to be distributed among the people affected by COVID-19. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Coronavirus can survive on common materials for hours or even days.

Lorries carrying fish and vegetables are transported to people during curfew hours.