ICAPP delegates visit tourist hot-spot

The delegates who attended the eighth general assembly sessions of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) that concluded yesterday, visited the picturesque city of Galle on a recreational trip. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Mayor assaulted

Bandarawela Mayor Chaminda Wijesiri, who was reportedly assaulted by a UPFA parliamentarian at the Bandarawela police station, is seen at the Diyathalawa hospital before transferring to the Badulla Hospital. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Preparing for the poll

Ballot boxes for the Uva Provincial Council election which is to be held tomorrow were issued to senior presiding officers at polling stations in Badulla and Moneragala districts under strict police security. Pix by Prasanna Padmasiri Bandara

Visual and Performing Arts students’ protest

Students of the Visual and Performing Arts University yesterday staged a protest in front of the University premises demanding the authorities to solve their educational issues including the increment of their Mahapola scholarship fee to Rs.5,000. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Bandarawela accident

The footage taken yesterday from a surveillance security camera of a nearby building shows the Hummer vehicle being driven killing one and injuring more than 25 people in Bandarawela, where UPFA Provincial Council Candidate Senthil Thondaman was also injured. ???

Golden Key Investors demand justice

Golden Key Investors today staged a protest outside the Hulftsdorp Court Complex demanding justice to be served to them. They complained Golden Key administration was enjoying privileges while depositors were suffering. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

J.R.’s 118th birth anniversary

The 118th birth anniversary of the late President J.R. Jayewardene was held at the J.R. Jayewardene Centre Auditorium this evening. The official website of J.R Jayewardene and his Century Reminiscence were launched at the event. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

150th birth anniversary of Anagarika Dharmapala

The 150th birth anniversary commemoration of Srimath Anagarika Dharmapala was held today at the Independence Hall with the participation of President Mahinda Rajapaksa.  He is seen paying homage to the statue of Anagarika Dharmapala at the Independence Hall. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja.

Final UNP rally at Bandarawela

United National Party (UNP) final election rally was held at Bandarawela last night with the participation of several UNP parliamentarians. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

68th Anniversary...

The United National Party’s 68th Anniversary was held in Passara this evening. Picture shows party leaders led by UNP’s National Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe during the event. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Election campaign in Uva

An election rally was held in Diyathalawa yesterday with the participation of UNP’s Chief Ministerial candidate Harin Fernando, UNP MP Ruwan Wijewardene,Rosy senanayake and Ranjan Ramanayake. Pix by pradeep pathira

Striking gold

Sri Lanka’s first ever gold centre constructed with modern facilities at the former St. John fish market in Colombo was declared open by Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa yesterday. Minister Rajapaksa and Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa are seen here inspecting the facilities of the site during the function. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Religious observances

UNP National Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe and General Secretary Tissa Attanayake engaged in religious observances prior to a meeting the UNP-affiliated Jathika Sevaka Sangamaya in Colombo today. Pic by kithsiri De Mel

Glittering exhibition

Picture shows jewellery on display at the Facets Gem & Jewellery Exhibition that commenced today at the BMICH in Colombo. Pics by Kithsiri De Mel PICS UPDATED

Video: Protest against ISIS

Rawana Balaya today handed over a petition to a representative for the Indonesian Ambassador in Sri Lanka condemning the threats posed by the ISIS group to the historical Boro Budur in Indonesia. Pix by Samantha Perera

Sentenced to death…

A doctor found guilty to the charges of raping a woman and pushing her off the sixth floor of the Negombo General Hospital was sentenced to death by the Negombo High Court today. Pix by Pushpakumara Mallawaarachchi

Protest demanding salary increase

The National Trade Union Centre today held a protest outside the Railway Department demanding a salary increment to public servants. Pix by Kitsiri De Mel

Launch of ‘Adara Ankura’

Saman Athaudahetti’s  latest publication ‘Adara Ankura’ - the inconcised sinhala translation of the popular Indian Writer Kishwar Desai’s ‘Origins of Love - was launched at the Bandaranaike International Conference Hall today. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Remembering Anagarika Dharmapala

The 150th Birth anniversary commemoration of Anagarika Dharmapala was held today at the Laskhman Kadirgamar Institute for International Relations amidst the patronage of Amarapura chapter Mahanayaka the Most Venerable Dauldena Gnaneswara Thera. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Harin in Passara

UNP’s Chief Ministerial candidate at the forthcoming Uva Provincial Council elections Harin Fernando is seen addressing a political gathering held in Passara yesterday. UNP MP Ruwan Wijewardene also participated at the meeting.Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Series win

Tillakaratne Dilshan and Angelo Mathews embrace after Sri Lanka's win, Sri Lanka v Pakistan, 3rd ODI, Dambulla today. Pics AFP

Aren’t they tasty?

A girl is seen plucking grapes at a farm in Jaffna. Jaffna is the main district that grows grapes on a commercial basis.  Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Chinese beauties visit Minneriya

The finalists in the 2014 Miss Universe China in Sri Lanka visited the Minneriya National Park and Habarana Cinnamon Lodge yesterday. The tour was organized by Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts to promote tourism in Sri Lanka. Pix by Deepa Adikari

CRAFTALIVE initiative

In a continuous effort to develop  fashion designers who bring design innovations to craft, the National Craft Council and Colombo Fashion Week yesterday presented the first-ever ‘CRAFTALIVE’ initiative at the Independence Square Old Monument. Picture shows some of the models at the show. Pix. by Manoj Ratnayake

JVP meets EC

JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake walks out of the elections office in Rajagiriya followed by party General Secretary Tilvin Silva, MP Sunil Handunnetti and Western Provincial Councillor Sunil Watagala. Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Basil opens National Handicrafts Exhibition

The ‘Shilpa Udana 2014’ National Handicrafts Festival was held today at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike International Memorial Exhibition Hall. The exhibition was inaugurated by Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa. Here Minister Rajapaksa is seen inspecting a sword that was on display at the exhibition. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

One millionth tourist of 2014 arrives

The Sri Lanka Tourist Board today ceremoniously welcomed the arrival of one millionth tourist of this year at the Bandaranaike International Airport. Pix by Nirmala Ferdinandus

Rarely seen bunch

An unusually big comb of bananas discovered by a family in Rathmalana was captured on film today. About 70 bananas are seen in this unusually big comb.

Protest at Mahaweli Authority

Workers attached to the Mahaweli Authority seen shouting slogans at a demonstration held today in front of the Mahaweli Authority over several demands. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Another successful surgery

A stick which had pierced the neck of a Suriyawewa resident was surgically removed by a team of surgeons at the Hambantota General Hospital today. It had pierced the neck of the man during a brawl. Pix by Sanath Gamage