The Socialist Youth Union (SYU) organized a seminar in Colombo today to support the Palestinian people. They urged that Palestine should be given the right to exist freely as they have undergone many sacrifices. Palestine ambassador participated the event. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
A tense situation prevailed down Jampatah Lane today over the abduction of a businessman who was known to be a high profile money lender in Kotahena. He was abducted on Monday morning. A protest was also held in Kotahena with the participation of more than 300 people in the area. Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana
UNP Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe addresses the media briefing today at the Opposition Leaders Office where he spoke about the party leadership and organizing a petition to release former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
Police officers investigate wrecked luxury cars at the site of a traffic accident on the Chugoku Expressway in Shimonoseki, southwestern Japan in this December 4, 2011 photo taken by Kyodo. Ten people were slightly injured in the pile up involving eight Ferraris, a Lamborghini, two Mercedes-Benz and two Japanese cars, according to the police. A group of luxury sports car fans were believed to be driving together when the accident occurred, loca
UNP MP Ranijth Madduma Bandara flanked by Ven Meetiyagoda Wimalaratana Thera and MP Buddika Pathirana are seen at the media conference in which they announced the expected leadership battle in the UNP between current leader Ranil Wickremesinghe and his deputy Karu Jayasuriya. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
The Socialist Youth Union (SYU) organized a rally in Colombo today to support the Palestinian people. They urged that Palestine should be given the right to exist freely as they have undergone many sacrifices. The participants also signed a petition to support the theme ‘Let Palestine lives freely’. Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana
The Northern and East Humanitarian Operation Medals were given to the civil work force of the Sri Lanka Army for their contribution during the Northern and Eastern humanitarian operations to defeat the LTTE and to rescue civilians from the clutches of terrorists. The medals were handed over to them at a ceremony held today at the Army Headquarters under the patronage of Army Commander Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya. Pix by Kirthsiri De Mel
The Students’ Union of Sri Jayawardenapura University staged a protest in front of the University premises today urging the government to remove the Vice Chancellor (VC), Revoked their hostel suspension and letting the university students to learn in freely manner. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
A group of employees of the State Engineering Corporation held a Sathyagraha today against number of decisions taken by the authorities which include retiring employees when they reach 55 years and without extending it up to 60 years. The protesters then held a peace march towards the Presidential Secretariat to hand over a petition. Pix By Pradeep Pathirana
The Socialist Youth Union held a protest today demanding new jobs and condemned the budget. A tense situation prevailed when they attempted to enter the premises of the Ministry of Finance. The police used tear gas to disperse the protesters. Pix by Samantha Perera
UNP MPs, other opposition parties and supporters staged a rally in Colombo today in protest against former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka’s arrest, the 2012 budget and what opposition parties referred to as a government dictatorship and suppression of the people. The picture shows a supporter wearing fake handcuffs and a military cap to depict Fonseka. (Pix by Kushan Pathiraja)
A protest was held today opposite the University of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) by the students accusing the authorities of discrimination as well as the withdrawal of facilities. A large number of students assembled were seen shouting slogans and exhibiting posters condemning the actions of the authorities. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel
100 new buses were added to the CTB fleet today, when the second phase of an initiative under the Mahinda Chinthanaya programme which aims at increasing the number of CTB buses to 7,500, got underway at the Udahamulla bus depot. The cabinet has approved the import of 500 buses which costs Rs.3.7 million each. Seen here are Transport Minister Kumara Welgama and SLTB chairman M.D Bandusena at the handing over ceremony. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
President Mahinda Rajapaksa is seen steering his way ahead together with his family members along the southern expressway which was declared open at Karandeniya this morning to the momentous moment marking the opening of the country’s first expressway. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
President Mahinda Rajapakse and first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa walks alongside former Japan's special peace envoy to Sri Lanka Yasushi Akashi following the opening of the country’s first expressway in Galle on today. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
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