A shameful act

29 Jun 2010

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While Sri Lanka’s focus is on cracking down on the Buddha Bar chain headquartered in France, a Daily Mirror online reader had emailed us photos captured through his lens of similar restaurants in the Netherlands which degrade Bhuddism.

Protest against nuclear

29 Jun 2010

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Members from the environmental protection group Greenpeace dressed in hazard gear protest outside the Environmental Protection Department in Hong Kong on June 28, 2010.  The group were protesting against nuclear power after a radioactive leak occured at Daya Bay nuclear plant in southern China on May 23. AFP

Advice from the Speaker

28 Jun 2010

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Official houses for Members of Parliament constructed at the Madiwela housing scheme were handed over to Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa today. Picture shows the Speaker giving instructions to officials at the scheme. Pic by Nisal Baduge

Going to space

28 Jun 2010

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A handout picture released by the European Space Agency (ESA) on June 27, 2010 at the Arianespace launch site in Kourou, French Guiana shows the launch of an Ariane 5 rocket the day before at 6:41 pm (2141 GMT). It successfully placed two satellites in orbit, after twice delaying the launch for technical reasons this week. Riyadh-based communications operator Arabsat's 4.9-tonne satellite, made by Astrium and Thales Alenia Space, separated

Generosity

25 Jun 2010

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A large number of dansal serving food and drinks of various kinds could be seen around the city of Colombo due to the Poson Poya falling today. The picture shows people being treated at a rice dansal organized in Colombo this afternoon. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana 

With devotion

25 Jun 2010

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Buddhists around the country celebrate Poson Poya today. Poson Poya is of significant importance to Sri Lankans as it marks the official introduction of Buddhism to the country by Arahat Mahinda thero. The picture shows a Buddhist devotee offering flowers to the dagoba at the Belanwilla temple. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Stopping for a freebee

24 Jun 2010

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A baby elephant named Ganga, from the Gangarama Temple is seen here bugging a shop vendor in the area, who gave him a banana treat, on his way to being given a bath. Pics by Pradeep Pathirana 

Lanka speaks

24 Jun 2010

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Minister of External Affairs, Prof. G.L. Peiris is seen here stressing the government's stance on requests made by the EU and the appointment of the expert panel by the UN. Pic Waruna Wanniarachchi

Long way to go

24 Jun 2010

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A student of Zahira College in Puttlam is seen here riding an elephant arpund the streets of the city, as a part of an event to raise money for the school. Pic by Hiran Jayasinghe

Riding the waves

24 Jun 2010

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The final day of the surfing competition spearheaded by SriLankan Airlines was held in Arugambay today. One of the participants is seen here showing his skills. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja  

Surf’s up!

24 Jun 2010

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Arugumbay comes alive with the much awaited international surfing competition spearheaded by SriLankan Airlines. The competition features 128 competitors from all parts of the globe including USA, Australia, Spain, Portugal, New Zealand, UK and Germany.

Blessings for the unveiling

23 Jun 2010

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UNP MP Wijeyadasa Rajapaksa unveiled his book “Civil Appeal” at the Foundation Institute in Colombo today. Opposition leader Ranil Wickremasighe who attended the event and MP Rajapaksa can be seen here taking part in religious observances before the book launch. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

New leadership

23 Jun 2010

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Ven. Omalpe Sobitha thero who was appointed as the new party leader of the Jathika Hela Urumaya, Chairman of the JHU Ven. Athureliye Rathana thero and General Secretary of the party Minister Champika Ranawaka are seen here addressing the press after today. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Archeological sites desecrated

23 Jun 2010

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More than 50 sites of archeological importance in the Mullativu district have been desecrated by the LTTE and used as bunkers and fortifications, JHU parliamentarian the venerable Ellawala Medhananda thero told Daily mirror online.   

Salman arrives

23 Jun 2010

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Bollywood superstar Salman Khan arrived in the country today to start shooting his new movie ‘Ready’. Pics By Waruna Wanniarachchi

Hilton; the heart of Colombo

23 Jun 2010

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Bandara meets President

22 Jun 2010

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UNP Puttlam district MP Palitha Range Bandara met with President Mahinda Rajapaksa this evening. Bandara is seen here showing the injuries he sustained during an attack prior to the recent General elections. Pics by Sudath Silva

Horror in the Middle East

22 Jun 2010

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Due to an unstable economy, thousands of Sri Lankans each year are driven by financial need and poverty to become contract workers in the Middle East.

Comment on IIFA

22 Jun 2010

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Submitted by N.K.Ashokbharan

Clearing mines

22 Jun 2010

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An army deminer is seen here searching for land mines in Mullaitivu as the government looks to resettle more people displaced by the 30 year war which came to an end last year. Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshan