Crowded...

People were seen flocking together at the District Secretariat- Colombo, to obtain curfew passes without following health guidelines

Deserted...

The Maharagama and Kottawa areas looked deserted today due to the curfew in place in the Western Provide considering the Covid-19 pandemic situation.

Distributing dry rations

Western Province Senior DIG Deshabandu Thennakoon launched a programme at Cinnamon Garden Police Station today to distribute dry rations to over 400 police officers in Western Province. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisingha

Affection…

Amidst the curfew in place in the Ragama area, a mother probably with her child was seen on the pavement and feeding the child with the little she had with her.

Goods to the door

Goods including vegetables and other essential items are being delivered to the houses considering the prevailing conditions

New Air Force Commander assumes duties

Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana today officially assumed duties as the 18th Air Force Commander at the Air Force headquarters.

Checking curfew pass...

A police officer is seen checking the curfew pass of a motorbike rider. Police apprehend those who do not possess a curfew pass using roadblocks on major roads. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Disinfecting…

Public places of the Kollupitiya areas such as the railway station were fumigated as a preventive measure to contain the spread of prevailing Covid-19.

Colombo Dockyard PLC resumed operations

Shipyard operations of the Colombo Dockyard PLC resumed today in keeping with the health guidelines issued by relevant authorities in order to redeliver the ongoing projects at the earliest.

Courts complex disinfected

The sterilization of the Hulftsdorp Courts premises was held today under the patronage of Minister of Justice Ali Sabry.

Deserted…

Colombo city and suburbs were seen deserted due to the curfew restrictions. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Helpless…

A mother probably with her little child is seen sitting on the pavement seeking some assistance from passersby. It was also noticed that road blocks have been set up in several places in Colombo where vehicles are checked by the traffic police.

Indigenous medicine to boost immunity

An indigenous medicine was introduced to boost immunity of security officers, who are involved in the combat against the Covid-19 in the Kelaniya Division. The distribution of the medicine was held under the patronage of Pharmaceutical Production, Supply and Regulation State Minister Prof. Channa Jayasumana.

New Health DG assumes duties

Dr. Asela Gunawardena assumed duties as the new Director General of Health Services this morning (29) following a simple ceremony held at the Office of the Director of Health Services of the Ministry of Health. Minister of Health Pavithra Wanniarachchi was also present at the occasion.

Stop!

Road blocks have been set up in several places in Colombo where vehicles are checked by the traffic police. Pictures show road block near the Infectious Diseases Hospital (IDH). Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Prez meets Mike Pompeo

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat this morning. Pix by Presidential Media Unit

JVP protests against Pompeo’s visit

Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) held a protest against the visit of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo near the US Embassy in Colombo yesterday. Members of Parliament and JVP seniors are pictured here holding placards.Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Random temperature checks

The Army has deployed a Quick Reaction Rider Team (QRRT) of five members to conduct random temperature checks in Colombo and Gampaha.

Colombo looks deserted…

Several places in Colombo including Fort Railway Station and Gunasinghepura Main Bus Stand are seen deserted due to the prevailing quarantine curfew. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Disinfecting...

Pettah bus stand, Manning Market and public places in Welisara were fumigated as a preventive measure to prevent the spread of prevailing Covid-19. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel and Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Deserted...

Several roads in Colombo were seen deserted as quarantine curfew had been imposed in several areas in Colombo. Pix by Nisal baduge

Maternity hospital under construction

Minister Ramesh Pathirana visited the maternity hospital construction site in Karapitiya yesterday. The new maternity hospital with six floors is being constructed in a state-owned land using a grant provided by the Helmut Kohl Foundation. Pix by Ravi Liyanage

Closed for business

Street vendors who were a common sight in Colombo are seen closed their businesses due to COVID-19 restrictions imposed by the health authorities. The pavements that were bustling with commuters and vendors are seen deserted today. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Deserted due to COVID-19 restrictions

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

Back to disinfecting buses

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

20A ignores public opinion: protesters

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 Nisal Baduge

In protest of 20A

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

Illegally imported ethanol stock seized

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

Madush shot dead

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 Dilrukshana

Remanded...

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