An aerial view of the Upper Kotmale Hydropower Plant, which was commissioned by President Mahinda Rajapaksa and Japanese Ambassador Nobuhito Hobo this morning. Power and Energy Minister Champika Ranawaka and several government ministers and officials were also present. Pix-President’s Media
The 160th anniversary of the Christian Missionary School (CMS) was marked today under the patronage of Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Seen here are the secretary along with former Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama and other politicians inspecting the old school buildings that are to be renovated within the next few years. Pix By Waruna Wanniarachchi
Activists across the social and political spectrum held a joint protest at the Lipton Circus in Colombo, today. Leaders of opposition parties together with activists urged the government to stop threats and intimidation on the media, and protested against the proposed website regulation. Pix by Nisal Baduge
Members of the All Ceylon Pensioners’ Organisation held a protest outside the Fort Railway Station today to urge the government to fulfill the promises it made during the elections and solve the problems faced by pensioners. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
A lone protestor is pictured here holding a banner urging the authorities to take action against what the protestor termed “ Robbery”. Trade Unions attached to the State Engineering Corporation said that they will continue their protest until there was an end to corruption and an increase in their salaries. Pix by Nisal Baduge
A van caught fire at the 12.6Km post on the Southern Expressway (E01), near Bandaragama, this morning. An expressway fire-fighting unit rushed to the scene and attempted to douse the fire but to no avail. The two men onboard managed to escape unhurt. The expressway Traffic Division is conducting further inquiries. Pix by Kusal Chamath
A bull chasing revellers jumps into the sea during the “Bous a la Mar” festival in the eastern Spanish coastal town of Denia July 9, 2012. During this festival, revellers emerging from protective barriers provoke bulls to chase them until they both fall into the sea. The bulls are then rescued by small boats who tow them to safety. REUTERS
The Court of Appeal today re- fixed the writ application of former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka to the 2nd of October. Fonseka is challenging the verdict 1st court martial which sentenced him to be cashiered from the army. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
In an emotional scenario, this nine-year-old boy Tharusha Lakshan is feeding his only sister - two-year-old Chalanika Kavisha who is not big enough to realize that she is going to lose his brotherly love for two weeks, moments before they go their separate ways.... more
Picture shows some thousands of dead fish in the Arugam Bay due to the current drought situation badly affecting the eastern province. Action has been taken by the authorities to find out the reasons for the unprecedented deaths. People in the area have been advised to refrain from consuming dead fish. Pix by U Wijesinghje-Potuvil
Sri Lankan cricketer Nuwan Kulasekara celebrates with teammate Dinesh Chandimal the dismissal of Pakistani cricketer Younis Khan during the opening day of the third and final Test match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele today (08). Sri Lanka's captain Mahela Jayawardene won the toss and sent Pakistan in to bat. AFP
SLFP General Secretary and Health Minister Maithripala Sirisena is seen talking to Administration and Home Affairs Minister John Seneviratne during the interview to select candidates for the forthcoming provincial council elections. Central Province Chief Minister Sarath Ekanayaka is also seen in the picture. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
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