UNP MP Mangala Samaraweera this morning surrendered to the Matara police through his lawyers. The Matara Magistrate court yesterday ordered the arrest of MP Samaraweera and ten others involved in the clash between two groups of UNP supporters at Matara on October 5. Pix by Krishan Jeewaka Jayaruk
Science and Technology Minister Champika Ranawaka seems to have turned a blacksmith with hammer in hand and ready pound on the anvil during the opening of the Engineering Museum at the National Engineering Research and Development (NERD) Centre in Ekala today. Seen here the Minister is inspecting replica of a village blacksmiths workshop at the museum. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
The Army and students and academic staff of the Sri Jayawardenapura University completed and handed over a new home for the family of slain Rizana Nafeek who was beheaded in Saudi Arabia. Army Commander Lt. Gen Daya Rathnayake is seen here conversing with the father of Rizana.
Two athletes, fitted with artificial limbs, participate in an athletic event today at AIDEX 2013, the sports festival for the Jaipur limb users. The sports festival, organised by the Colombo Friend in Need Society, was meant for the Jaipur limb users. Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshana
MV Ocean Princess made its maiden voyage to Colombo yesterday with 672 passengers aboard. The agency services for this cruise line is provided by Malship (Ceylon) Limited, a company representing many International Shipping Lines in the Conventional and Container shipping business. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana ???
A pensioner is seen shouting slogans at today’s demonstration organised by the All Island Collective of Pension Organisations. The demonstration was held outside the Fort Railway Station urging the government to resolve the anomalies in the Pension Scheme. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
The second edition of the HSBC Colombo Fashion Week Resort Wear Show commenced on Saturday at the Jetwing Lighthouse Hotel in Galle to promote the talents of local designers, local industries as well as promote Galle as a tourist destination and a fashion hub of South Asia. Pix by Manoj Ratnayeka and Nisal Baduge
The Students’ Union of the Kelaniya University today attempted to march from the Kelaniya University to the Presidential Secretariat regarding issues such as hostel facilities and student suppression by campus administration. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
A school principals’ union protested outside the Education Ministry in Battaramulla, to urge the authorities to resolve their issues including salary anomalies. The protest coincides with tomorrow’s Teachers’ Day. Pix by PradeepPathirana
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