Impeached Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranaike appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption this morning after she was noticed to do so. But Dr. Bandaranayake refused to make a statement to the Commission alleging that the members were biased. (Pix by Pradeep Pathirana) ???
Sri Lanka's largest medical exhibition, National Healthcare Exhibitions 2013 organised by the Department of Health, Western Province held at the BMICH ends today. The exhibition showcases the latest advancements in the world of healthcare. Pix by Nisal Baduge.
Two containers of Ethanol imported from Vietnam were opened today by the Customs officers and Excise officers. Customs officers yesterday shied away from opening the containers in presence of the Media. The stock of Ethanol was seized at Thotalanga by Excise officers on Wednesday. Pix by Lal S. Kumara
A memorial museum has been opened in Aranthalawa, Ampara in remembrance of the Aranthalawa massacre of 1987. The bus in which the Buddhist monks travelled has been preserved and the massacre is portrayed through sculptures by sculptor Anil Amarapura. The LTTE killed 31 Bikkhus including Ven. Hegoda Indrasara Thera on June 2, 1987. Pix by Kumara C. Liyanarachchi
The picture shows the excise officials inspecting the container reported to hold illegally imported ethanol. The government banned the import of ethanol recently with the view of increasing the local production of ethanol, which is the main ingredient in alcohol products. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
The Civil Aviation Authority Chairman Rohan Daluwatte handed over a Certificate of Recognition, to the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport acknowledging it as an international airport, at the Civil Aviation Ministry.Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
The Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment received Presidential Colours recently and to mark the occasion a new sports complex and an auditorium was opened at its Headquarters in Boyagane. Army Commander Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya is seen playing tennis during the opening ceremony. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
When the case of Mulleriyawa shooting incident was taken up at the Colombo High Court yesterday, Anuja Premaratne appearing on behalf of MP Duminda Silva’s father, produced some of the pictures taken during the series of operations on Duminda Silva’s head at the Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore.
Together holding a news conference with Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) and a group of Buddhist monks led by Prof. Ven. Bellanwila Wimalasara Thera, All Ceylon Jamiyathul Ulama (ACJU) said that it would remove the Halal logo from local products and would issue Halal certificates free of charge only for exporters. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
A large number of Hindus today thronged Kovils across the country to participate in religious observances to mark Maha Shivarathri. A group of devotees are seen performing religious rites at the Sri Ponnambalavaneshwàrar Kovil in Kochchikade. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel
The 134th Battle of the Blues between S.Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia and Royal College, Colombo kicked off yesterday at the SSC grounds. The Royalists having won the toss elected to field first in the three day encounter. Seen here are a group of Thomian prefects parading around the ground cheering the Thomian team. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
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