Cartoonist Anjana Indrajith of the Lakbima newspaper held an exhibition at the National Art Gallery Colombo today, showcasing his cartoons that appeared in the newspaper. Picture shows UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe apparently enjoying the cartoons depicting him. Pix by Indraratne Balasuriya
Students and parents staged a protest in front of the Education Ministry in Isurupaya today against the new circular brought to stop students moving from a national school to another. The protest was organized by the National Movement to Protect Schools. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi
The pictures show actress Angela Seneviratne accompanied by several actors and actresses appearing before the Colombo Magistrate Court today in the case against possessing hashish that had apparently been mailed to her name and address. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
The pictures show the members of the University Employees Union (UEU) repressing the university non academic staff protesting in front of the University Grant Commission (UGC) today urging the government to fulfill their several demands. Pix by Nisal Baduge.
Rehearsals for the “Victory Day” military parade scheduled to be held on May 19 to commentate the defeat of the LTTE and the unification of the country was held yesterday and today morning at the Galle Face. The picture shows army personnel during the rehearsals of the second day. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
Anoma the wife of former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka visits the Colombo High Court premises today to attend the court trial against Fonseka and Senaka Haripriya De Silva for allegedly harbouring Army deserters. The case was postponed since Fonseka was hospitalized for treatment for Asthmatic Bronchitis at Nawaloka Hospital. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
Pictures show a private bus precariously placed on the edge of the Kiribathgoda Bridge in Colombo Kandy road this morning. The bus heading to Colombo from Nittambuwa had being going at an excessive speed and crashed into the railing of the bridge. Two persons in the bus had suffered minor injuries due to the accident. Pix by Lal S. Kumara
'Carlton Super Sevens Rugby Tournament 2012' will be held on May 26, 27 and June 2, 3 at the Bogambara Grounds in Kandy and Police Park, Colombo respectively. The promotional campaign of the tournament was kicked off today at the Independence Square. The Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation is the main sponsor of the event. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
Employees of the newly opened Department Of Post office in Olcott Mawatha today staged a token strike lamenting the facilities and safety measures at the newly opened location. They said they would continue the protest for three days if no immediate solution was provided. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
Opposition Leader Ranil Wickramasinghe met with people in the Hulftsdorp area to discuss problems faced by the people. The UNP leader criticized the government of raising prices of goods and noted that the government has proven its failure to manage the economy. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
Greek actress Ino Menegaki, playing the role of High Priestess, lights the Olympic flame during a dress rehearsal for the torch lighting ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the site of ancient Olympia in Greece May 9, 2012. The official lighting ceremony for the London Games will take place on May 10. REUTERS
Pictures show a stock of illegal cigarette carton seized today by the airport customs at the Katunayake airport. Customs Officials said that two people were arrested and the stock was brought from Jeddah city, Saudi Arabia and the suspect appeared as a leader of Hajj pilgrims’ group. Pix by Deepa Adikari
Mrs. Anoma Fonseka, UNP Deputy Leader Sajith Premadasa and several politicians were present at the Supreme Court Complex today to attend the hearing of former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka appeal against the white flag case judgment. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi
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