As the world prepares to celebrate Christmas tomorrow, several activities have been organised throughout the country. A devotee is seen here at the St. Anthony’s Shrine in Kochchikade preparing a replica of the Crib - where Jesus was born. Pix by Samantha Perera
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) officials today confiscated 4,000 kilogrammes of dried fish, 3,000 kilogrammes of tamarind, Goraka and 5,000 kilogrammes of law quality onions not suitable for human consumption in a raid carried out in a wholesale storage at Pettah. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
A dinner for both government and opposition members was hosted by the Speaker Chamal Rajapksa last Friday at his residence. President Mahinda Rajapaksa was present at the occasion and Speaker of Pakistan National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq was a special invitee at the dinner. Pix by President’s Media
Popular artiste Nadeesha Hemamalee, who is set to contest the elections to the Southern Provincial Council on the UNP ticket, is seen receiving her letter of appointment as a UNP Youth Front Coordinator from Youth Front President Ruwan Wijeywardene. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
Chairman of the UNP Leadership Council Karu Jayasuriya distributesleaflets outside the Fort Railway Station urging the reduction of the sky-rocketing cost of living and over several other demands. The leaflet campaign was organised by the leadership council. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
Member of the Eksath Bikkhu Sangamaya, Venerable Meetiyagoda Gunaratana Thera is seen sitting next UNP Leadership Council Chairman Karu Jayasuriya and member of the leadership council Ruwan Wijewardene at a UNP Rally in Bandaragama. Pic by Pradeep Pathirana
UNP Kurunegala District MP Nalin Bandara Jayamaha in full swing at the Speaker’s Trophy Cricket Encounter between MPs and Ministers held at the Sports Ministry grounds today. Mr.Bandara was adjudged man of the match in the T 20 encounter where the MPs beat the Ministers. Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshana
Residents of Wanathamulla filed a complaint before the Human Rights Council today stating that there rights have been violated by the actions of the Urban Development Authorities decision to take over their land. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
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