Pictures show a survey being conducted for the removal of the Bandaranaike statue at Galle face Green. This statue will be removed for the construction of the Shangri-La Hotel. Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resort is one of the world’s most respected hotel companies. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
Pictures show Sri Lanka Army personnel building a heritage park and a war memorial for the three forces and the police in the Thoppigala area after its capture from the LTTE. They are hoping to complete the construction with in two months. A souvenir shop and a museum are also to be constructed. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
The 100-day countdown to the ICC World Twenty 20, 2012, which is to be held in Sri Lanka began today at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium grounds in Kandy. Picture shows over 350 school children from the Kandy district forming a giant '100' at the Pallekele Stadium. ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat, President of Sri Lanka Cricket, Upali Dharmadasa and several senior players were present. - Pix by Kushan Pathirajah
Internal trade and co-operative Minister Johnston Fernando awarded a special scholarship to a visually handicapped girl who obtained 9 As in G C E (Ordinary Level) examination in 2011. The ceremony was organized to felicitate 165 students who won Jinnah Memorial Scholarship – 2012, by the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo. (Pix By Nisal Baduge)
Sri Lankan cricketers Tillekaratne Dilshan, Angelo Mathews, Lahiru Thirimanne and Captain Mahela Jayawardena enjoy a game of football during a practice session at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Pakistan and Sri Lanka will play the first of five one-day matches at Pallekele today. The one-days will be followed by three test matches. AFP
Vehicles were offloaded from ships berthed at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Port at Hambantota marking the commencement of regular commercial activities. MP Namal Rajapaksa and Deputy Minister of Ports and Highways Rohitha Abeygunawardena participated in the event. Pix by Jayamal Chandrasiri
United National Party (UNP) has organized Dansalas this afternoon at its head quarters “Sirikotha”, Pitakotte and with the participation of Parliamentarian Dr.Jayalath Jayawardene who served food to a child for Poson full-moon poya day. Pic by Waruna Wanniarachchi
The exposition of sacred relics of Ven Arahats Sariyuth and Mugalan commenced with the distinguished participation of Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapakse. Addressing the ceremony organised by the security forces, the Defence Secretary said it was a pleasure that the security forces after saving the country from terrorism have now taken to religious activities. Pix by Wasasntha Chandrapala
Enthusiastic kids are seen here preparing for the Poson Poya celebrations at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple today. Sri Lanka’s Buddhists will celebrate Poson Poya which marks the day that Buddhism was introduced to the country. Pic by Kushan Pathiraja
Minister of External Affairs Prof. G L Peiris and Secretary Defence Gotabaya Rajapaksa are seen here meeting with Defence Minister of Singapore Dr NG Eng Hen in Singapore, on the side line of the ‘Shangri- La Dialogue’ the Asian region's biggest defence and security forum that commenced in Singapore yesterday.
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