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A section of the Maldivian Diaspora participated in a protest opposite the Maldivian embassy in Bambalapitiya today. The protesters carried placards in support of the ousted Maldivian President Mohomed Nasheed. There was heavy Police presence guarding the  Maldivian Embassy. Pix by Pradeep Pathiarana

Illegally imported cigarettes worth around Rs.2.6 million branded as Gold Leaf were seized by the Fort Police when they were hidden inside a house in Maligawatta. They seized 121,460 cigarette sticks. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe met Chinese Ambassador Yang Xiuping at the Opposition Leader’s office today. The delegation was headed by member of the CPC Central COmmittee and Party Secretary of the CPC Shanxi Province Committee, H.E. Yuan Chunquing. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Two tiger cubs play with their mother Hanya as they explore their outdoor enclosure on February 9, 2012 in Cologne, western Germany. Three tiger babies born at the zoo on November 6, 2011 were presented to the public. AFP

Student monks of the Buddhist and Pali University today staged a protest against the the University Grants Commission urging authorities to provide them with necessary facilities and stop alleged political interference in the University administration. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Sri Lanka Customs today seized spare parts of 50 motorbikes and a Pajero worth Rs.20 million, which were imported from Japan. The products were brought into the country as two-wheel land masters tractors. The parts came into the country on December 25, 2011 on board the MOL Celebration. Pix by Nisal Baduge

The Government Surveyor’s Association staged a protest today in front of the Surveyor’s General Office in Narahenpita against the new rule allowing surveyors to engage in private surveying apart from engaging in official surveying activities. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Members of the Thun Hela National Movement which opposes the 13th Amendment to the Constitution were seen distributing leaflets at the Fort Railway Station this morning. The campaign was led by Ven. Omare Kassapa Thera the head of the movement. Pix by Pradeep K. Pathirana