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The 3rd Medical ward complex in the National Hospital was ceremonially opened by the President today. Health Minister Mitripala Sirisena was also present at the occasion. Pix by Gayan Amarasekara

Dozens feared dead as massive explosion rips through Texas: Another 200 injured and scores of homes destroyed in fertilizer plant blast (Daily mail)

Jayantha Dharmadasa was today elected, uncontested, as the new president of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) for a two year period at the Annual General Meeting of the SLC held at the BMICH. Nishantha Ranatunga (also uncontested) and Nuski Mohammed were re-elected to their posts of secretary and treasurer respectively. Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana

A Sinhala and Tamil New Year festival was held yesterday at Maligathenna, Gampaha. The festival comprised all traditional games and activities. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Two explosions occurred near the finish line at the Boston Marathon on Monday about four hours after the start of the race. At least three people were killed, and more than 100 were wounded. Picture shows the second explosion at the Boston Marathon. (dailymail)

The traditional Nuwaraeliya horse races including the prestigious governors cup were held today at the race course in Nuwara eliya. Distinguished invitees including first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa and other dignitaries, were present at the event. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

The first British Airways flight after a lapse of 13 years arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport this afternoon. British Airways suspended its services following the conflict that prevailed in the country. 19 crew members including the Chief Executive Officer of British Airways William Keith were on board in the plane captained by Sri Lankan Kiran Mediwaka. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

The traditional anointing of oil ceremony in lieu of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, was held at the auspicious time of 6.41 this morning. Pictured here is the Chief Priest of the Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya, anointing oil on one of the elephants who reside in the temple. Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Nuwara-eliya, the countries traditional holiday destination is filled with activity with many local and foreign tourists making their way to the scenic city during the April Holidays. Tourists enjoy the surroundings as much as the hive of activity the city lines up for them during the festive season. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi