A handicraft exhibition and fair organized by the Ministry of Social Services was opened today at the National Arts Gallery. The exhibits on display are by elders representing all parts of the country. This exhibition was organized in order to appreciate and commend the talents of the elders. Pix by Samantha Perera
A media briefing was held today ahead of the second test between England and Sri Lanka which starts at the P. Saravanamuttu stadium tomorrow. Seen here is the captain Mahela Jayawardene in conversation with bowling coach Champaka Ramanayake and Coach Graham Ford. Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana
President’s Counsel Wijeyadasa Rajapaksa was inducted as the President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) for the year 2012/2013 on this evening at Hotel Taj Samudra, Colombo. Chief Justice Dr. Shirani Bandaranayake and Minister of Justice Rauff Hakeem were the Chief Guest at the ceremony. Pix by Indraratne Balasuriya
Large number of people especially from the South is visiting the former war torn areas such as Pudukudayirippu, Pudumathalan and Mullativu to see weapons, bunkers and houses that were once operated by the LTTE. Seen here visitors inspecting such items and houses where the LTTE leaders used to stay. They are also given a brief explanation by security forces. Pix by Samantha Perera
A group of under-paid graduates in the public service today staged a protest in front of the Public Administration Ministry demanding a salary that commensurate with their academic qualifications and also calling for the annulment of the existing service minute. Pix by Waruna Wanniaarachchi
A ceremony was held at the Taj Samudra hotel, Colombo today for around hundred former combatants who had received training in vocational skills before being released. The ex-LTTE cadres who had completed their term of rehabilitation will reintegrate to society. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
An exhibition of Education, Trade and Culture titled “Ananda Abiman” celebrating 125 years of Ananda College was opened today within the school premises. Minister of Education Bandula Gunawardena, Minister of Electricity Champika ranawaka , the High commissioner of India Ashk.K. Kanth and a host of other dignitaries were present at the ceremony. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
The lawyers of the Gangodawila Magistrate courts held a protest today against the assault of the lawyer who appeared for the Suspects in the murder of the monks. The lawyers said that all suspects have a constitutional right to be defended by a lawyer. Pix by Nisal Baduge
A press conference was held at the Ministry of External Affairs today by the External Affairs Minister GL Peiris to brief the media about the recent visit to Geneva. Leader of the Delegation Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe also participated at the briefing. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi
A ceremony was held today at the Ananda College Colombo to inaugurate a schools pledge from students. The students pledged that they would switch off a light between 6.30 and 9.30 PM. The ceremony was held under the ‘Heta Wenuwen Ada” campaign. (Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana)
President Mahinda Rajapaksa comments at photographs of world leaders captured in the years gone by. Is he reviving nostalgic memories? The picture was taken at the exhibition ‘Raja Dekma’ a complete portrayal of the President’s personal photographer Sudath Silva held at the Kotte Ananda Sasthralaya today. ( Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana)
(L-R) Chief Executive of International Cricket Council (ICC) Haroon Lorgat, Vice President of Sri Lanka cricket Asanga Seneviratne, Sri Lankan Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Chairman of Sri Lankan Cricket Upali Dharmadasa pose for a photograph with the first ticket of the ICC Twenty20 World Cup Cricket during a launch in Colombo today. REUTERS
A protest was held today opposite the Fort Railway stations urging Sri Lankans to boycott all US products. The protest was combined with the distributions of leaflets. The campaign was organized by the Federation of National Organisations. ( Pix by Kithsiri De Mel)
The National Rights Council conducted an Adhisthana Pooja yesterday at the fort Railway station, Colombo about the US resolution against Sri Lanka. Seen here are pictures from the Pooja. The Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa participated at the event. Pix Pradeep Pathirana
The Police Department marked its 148th police commemoration day since its inspection in 1866, today under the patronage of Inspector General of Police (IGP) N.K Illangakoon at the Police Field Force Headquarters. 3,075 policemen had laid down their lives in order to protect the country from the clutches of terrorism while 1,297 were disabled in service. Pix By Kithsiri De Mel
Members of the Collective Against Abduction and Disappearance Movement today staged a protest opposite the Chief Magistrate’s Court at Hulftsdorp against the abduction of two human rights activists, Lalith Kumar and Kugan Muruganandan. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
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