The Eksath Lak Vanitha Peramuna, today organized a protest at the Pitakotte junction urging the government to take measures take initiatives to bring down the cost of living, reduce petrol prices and the immediate stop to corruption. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
To mark International Women’s Day a ceremony was organised by the United National Party Women Organisation today under the patronage of the leader of opposition and the party leader Ranil Wickremasinghe at the party Head quarters – Sirikotha. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
Buddhist Devotees performing religious activities on the Medin Full Moon Poya day at the Gangaramaya temple this morning. Picture shows world renowned scientist, nuclear physicist and philosopher Prof. Dr. Hans-Peter Dürr taking part in the observances. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
A discussion under the theme of " the Geneva drama and the governments eyewash" was held at the Public library auditorium today. The event was organised by the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna, its secretary Tilvin Silva gave the main lecture. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
Australian batsman David Warner and teammate Michael Clarke congratulate each other after scoring their centuries against Sri Lanka during the second international one-day cricket final in Brisbane, on March 6, 2012. Australia leads the best of three series 1-0. AFP
An ICT training school was declared open today by the secretary to the President Lalith Weerathunge. The ICT Training school situated in Union Place Colombo is administered by the Ministry of Higher Education together with other related ministries and a prominent telecommunications agent in the country. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel
The Kachchathivu feast took place today in the Island of Kachchathivu north of Sri Lanka.India ceded Kachchativu Island to Sri Lanka in 1974 based on the Indo-Lanka Maritime Boundary Agreement. A part of pilgrims are from India. Devotees from the Delft, Kayts and Jaffna visit Kachchativu for the annual festival. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
Champion stunt rider Chris Pfeiffer performed in front of a large Colombo audience at the Nelumpokuna Mawatha this evening. This is Pfeiffers second visit to the Island having visited the country in 2009.Pfeiffer is a 4-times Stunt riding World Champion in 2003, 2007, 2008, 2009. Pix by Indraratne Balasuriya
Sri Lanka snatched an unlikely nine-run victory against Australia today in their final group game of the Commonwealth Bank tri-angular series also involving India, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Seen here are pictures from today’s game. Pictures from Reuters
The Muslim community held a march today after Jumma prayers from the Dewatagaha Mosque to the UN headquarters in Colombo today. Pictured here is a section of the crowd demanding the UN to stop its proposed resolution against Sri Lanka. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
The National Healthcare exhibition was declared open by First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa at the BMICH today. Governor of the Western Province Alavi Moulana, Senior Minister A.H.M Fowzie and a host of other dignitaries were present at the opening. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
Mayor of Colombo A.J.M Muzzamil was present at the opening ceremony of the Isipathana College Eco-Plot. The project was initiated by the Principal A.C. Perera, School Prefects, the Old Boys Union, the Rugby team and the Agricultural Society of the school. The projects will be carried out in the vicinity of the school. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
The Health Services Trade Union Alliance carried out a protest today demanding the government to provide higher wages to ease the burden of the rising cost of living. They also protested that their uniforms have not been provided and that Saturday be declared a holiday. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
Motrocycle stunt rider Chris Pfeiffer is in Sri Lanka to thrill crowds with some action packed riding. This is his second stunt performance in Sri Lanka having thrilled the crowds three years ago in 2009.Chris will perform in Jaffna on March 1, opposite the Durraiappah Stadiun and will entertain the crowds with two shows in Colombo on March 3. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
Medical students protested against the government’s failure to address the grievances of the people which included the rising cost of living and people’s suppression. They vowed to continue their protests if the authorities paid no heed to the peoples concerns. Pic by Kushan Pathiraja
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