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Opposition leader Ranil Wickremesinghe is seen here greeting Mohamed Lathiff, the advisor to the Maldivian President and Founding Member of the ruling Maldivian Democratic Party following talks in Colombo today. Pic by Kithsiri de Mel.
 

Sri Lankan spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan is seen here standing on a tarpaulin ground cover during the washed out second day of the first test cricket match between Sri Lanka and India in Galle today. Muralitharan, who has picked up 792 test wickets, was aiming to achieve the 800 wicket haul during the Galle test which has been affected by rain delays.   AFP

  

The United National Party and Sri Lanka Muslim Congress charged today that the final report of the All Party Representative Committee (APRC), formed to formulate a solution to the ethnic issue has not yet been publicized. Seen here are UNP, SLMC and DPF representatives addressing the press briefing. Pix by Nisal Baduge

A special traffic plan was implemented in Kohuwala today to reduce the vehicular traffic that prevails in the area during the morning and evening traffic hours. The picture shows a traffic police officer directing traffic according to the new traffic plan. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

A Navy ruggerite is seen here trying to tackle an Army ruggerite at the match between the Navy and Army which took place at the CR & FC grounds this evening. Navy beat Army, 32-22. Pic by Kithsiri De Mel

St. Josephs College held thier biennial Josephian walk today. The walk was followed by a carnival held at the College premises. Seen  here is a group of Josephian students carrying the College flag at the walk. Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshana

United Lady; a crude oil ship, is seen here pumping oil into a floating storage. Petroleum minister, Susil Premajayantha decided to increase the duration of oil being pumped from 12 hours to 24 hours. Pic by Nisal Baduge

Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan receives the Lifetime Achievement award from Chief Minister of Central province Sarath Ekanayake as captain Kumar Sangakkara claps before the start of their first test cricket match against India in Galle today. REUTERS

The army hosted a musical show called Brave Heart last night at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium to raise funds for a recreational centre in Anuradhapura for totally dependant disabled war heroes. The event, which President Mahinda Rajapakse attended, featured current and veteran celebrities along with disabled soldiers in an extravagant evening of music and dance. Pics by Pradeep Dilrukshana

The Navy commissioned a new vessel in Trincomalee today. Seen here is the vessel being taken out to see after the launch. Pics by Amadoru Amarajeewa‏