1. Arrested for violating quarantine laws...

7 July 2021 

Former JVP Provincial Councilor Mahinda Jayasinghe and another individual were arrested by the Pamunugama Police today for staging a protest violating court orders and quarantine rules.

Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

2. The ruling Rajapaksa brothers

8 July 2021 

Basil Rajapaksa was sworn in as the Finance Minister before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa this morning.

3. Against Kothalawa Private University Act

8 July 2021 

Members of the 'Student Movement for Free Education' today staged a protest opposite the parliament roundabout for attempting to pass the cc *?). Protestors claimed that the government is attempting to pass the university Act using the momentum caused by COVID pandemic.

Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

4. President waves & rolls past protestors

16 July 2021 

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa waves as his vehicle moves past protestors from multiple trade unions gathered opposite the Presidential Secretariat.

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5. Teachers protest...

28 July 2021 

Teachers-Principals' trade unions today staged a protest at Hanwella over numerous demands, including salary revision and the abolition of existing "salary anomalies".

Pix by Nisal Baduge