A group of UNP dissidents held a protest near the party headquarters, Sirikotha against the expulsion of Matara District MP Buddhika Pathirana and member of the Western Provincial Council Shiral Laktilleke today. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
Late Prime Minister Dudley Senanayake was commemorated with a lecture by eminent international judicial officer Param Cumaraswamy and issuing of a commemorative stamp. The event was held at the Bandaranaike Enter for International Stuidies Auditourm today. Pix by Indratne Balasuriya
King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck (L) and newly crowned Queen of Bhutan Jetsun Pema (R) pose for the media after their marriage ceremony at the Dzong monastery in Punakha, Bhutan on October 13, 2011. Bhutan's 31-year-old king married a student 10 years his junior in a colourful ceremony showcasing the rich Buddhist culture of one of the world's most remote and insular countries. Amid clouds of incense and chanting monks, the h
The President of Vietnam Trunong Tan Sang who is on a three day visit to the island paid a floral tribute at the War Heroes monument at the Parliament Grounds this morning. Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army Major General Daya Ratnayake welcomed the President on behalf of the army. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel
The Special Forces of the Sri Lanka Army launched a book ‘Kisi Witekath Sathurata Yatath Nowana Ma’ (The indomitable me who never surrendered to the enemy) by taking their 25 years of history into account. The Chief Guest at the launch was Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Chief of Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Roshan Gunathilake and commanders of the three armed forces also graced the occasion. Pix by Indraratane Balasuriya
Basil Rajapaksa, Minister of Economic Development participated in the ceremony to welcome the first group of Sri Lankan refugees who returned to Sri Lanka by ferry from India today, October 12, at the Colombo port. The refugees' returns are part of a voluntary, facilitated repatriation programme, supported by the governments of India and Sri Lanka.
The funeral of Former Parliamentarian and Presidential Advisor Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra is to be held tomorrow at the Umagiliya Grounds in Kolonnawa. A large number supporters and politicians were seen paying their last respects to the veteran politician. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel
The United Peoples Freedom Alliance leaders; Minister of Youth Affairs Dullas Alahapperuma, General Secretary of the UPFA Susil Premajayantha and General Secretary of the SLFP Maithreepala Sirisena at a press conference earlier today to acknowledge their sweeping victory at the recently concluded local government elections. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi
The Kolonnawa office of parliamentarian Duminda Silva was attacked by an unknown group last night and a Land Rover Defender Jeep belonging to the MP was also set on fire. Tight security is in place in the area following the shooting which took place on Saturday evening in Mulleriyawa. Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana
The remains of presidential advisor and former parliamentarian Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra was brought to his residence in Kolonnawa this morning. Tight security is in place in the area following the shooting which took place on Saturday evening in Mulleriyawa. Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana
Former MP Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra was killed today, October 8, 2011, following a shootout in the Mulleriyawa area. Pictures show emotional crowds gathered outside the General Hospital upon hearing about his death. Pix by Shantha Rathnayaka and Jayamal Chandrasiri
Following the shootout that took place in the Mulleriyawa area, people at polling booths in the area set fire to two police vehicles, an unconfirmed report stated. The tension in the area continues and a curfew has been imposed. Former MP Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra was killed in the shootout while MP Duminda Silva is undergoing surgery. Pix by Shantha Rathnayaka and Jayamal Chandrasiri
A group of monks held a protest by blocking the road in front of the Ministry of Buddhist Affairs today, demanding to expel the secretary and an additional secretary for failing to stop the spreading of unethical conversions and failing to stop private temples such as the temple in Kollupitiya. Pix by Nisal Baduge
A religious ceremony was held at the All Saints Church in Borella this evening to commemorate the 62nd anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army. Flags of 466 regiments of the Army were blessed during the ceremony which was held under the patronage of Army Commander Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya. Pix by Indraratane Balasuriya
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