The rally organized by the National Bikkhu Front (NBF) headed by Former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka calling for the abolition of the executive presidency was held at Hyde Park today. Former Chief Justice Sarath Silva and many other civil society and political leaders participated in the rally. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
A leaflet distribution campaign was held today at the Nugegoda super market organised by the UNP led ‘Vipakshaye Virodaya’, the joint opposition alliance, UNP. Pictured here is the opposition leader Ranil Wickremesinghe participating in the event. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
At least 62 fishermen who were fishing by using illegal fishing gear were arrested with nine fishing boats and illegal fishing gear off the Eastern seas following a combine raid carried out by the Navy, police and the Coastal guard. (Pix by Amadoru Amarajeewa)
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A series of posters were visible around Colombo, depicting names of politicians who are billed to participate at the rally to be held on October 18. The names of those displayed include prominent UNP’ers, who have been barred from attending the rally. The rally is to be chaired by Former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka and former UNP Deputy Leader Karu Jayasuriya. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
The Suwarna Hansa Foundation, representatives of kidney patients and farmers in the North Central Province staged a protest today outside the UN High Commission Office in Colombo urging the FAO to pay compensation to NCP residents for the damages inflicted upon them by the use of lethal agricultural inputs. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja.
Hank Snows hit single “I’m nobody’s child” describes the plight these four children are facing today. The mother of the four children is currently employed in the Middle East and the father who is said to be an alcoholic is currently being treated at the Badulla hospital. The children were found starving for days when the Daily Mirror met them. (Pix by Palitha Ariyawansa)
A wild elephant known as the “Nawagattegama Kabaraya” that was said to be a great threat to the Nawagattegama village was captured by wildlife officers after a three-day operation. The elephant aged 35 was due to be released to the Mullaitivu forest. Pix by Hiran Priyankara Jayasinghe.
The White Cane Safety Day was celebrated today at the auditorium of the Public library with the participation of many partially and fully blind individuals. The event organized by the Sri Lanka Council for Blind handed over donations and white canes to participants. A musical show was also held to mark the occasion. Pix by Nisal Baduge
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Doctors , nurses and staff of the OPD section of the Lady Ridgeway Hospital in Borella took part in a musical programme for the first time in a bid to enhance good working relationships among them. Dr. Udeni Gunawardana and the hospital staff organized the event under the supervision of Hospital Director Dr. Ratnasiri Hewage. Pix Nisal Baduge
A grenade attack on a hotel located in Anamaduwa last night incurred damages over Rs. 600,000. The hotel was due to be the venue for a meeting of UNP provincial council members today. The picture shows the damage caused to the hotel. Pix by Hiran Priyankara
Free Women organization today held a protest in front of the Fort Railway Station protesting against the attack on the Judicial Services Commission (JSC) secretary Manjula Thilakaratne and the attack on the Chairman of Free Women movement Dimuthu Attygalle in Jaffna. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
The Elephant Transit Home owned by the Department of Wild Life Conservation (DWLC) also known as the ‘Ath Athuru Sevana’ is taking care of the baby elephants. Once cared for, they are released to the wilds when they reach a certain age. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
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