Video: Pointing fingers at each other

UNP MP Nalin Bandara points his finger at the crowds who were gathered at the Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery today preventing them from entering the premises while the crowds point their finger at them. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Gulp!

A 13-foot python that had gulped a calf was captured by the villagers at Jambugasmulla, Akmeemana in Galle and was later released to the Hiyare reservoir.  Environmentalists said pythons usually refrain from meals for months after having such big meal. Pix by Sajeewa Wijeweera

Video: Buddhist monks meet Media Minister

Several Buddhist organisations including the National Sangha Council, Bodu Bala Sena and Sihala Ravaya met Mass Media and Information Minister Keheliya Rambukwella at the Ministry today.  They urged the Ministry to look into media statements and campaigns against Buddhism. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Longest ship at Magampura

The 300-metre long vessel, Eurydice Darrived at the Hambanthota Magampura Harbour for refueling today. It was the longest ship to arrive at this harbor so far. The ship with a depth of 19 metres was supplied with 1,400 metric tonnes of IF-380 fuel. Seven vessels had been refueled at the harbour since the opening of the terminal. Pix by Sanath Gamage

Posh new office for Customs

The newly built Headquarters of Sri Lanka Customs was declared open by President Mahinda Rajapaksa in Fort today. Pix President’s Media

Winners of Wijeya

The Annual Graduation Ceremony of the Wijeya Graphics was held at the BMICH, Colombo on Saturday. Picture shows Minister of Education Bandula Gunawardena awarding a certificate to a student while Parliamentarian Ruwan Wijewardene looks on. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Independent Arcade declared open by President

The Independent Arcade was declared open by President Mahinda Rajapaksa this evening. The Arcade which is a commercial complex was constructed under the programme of converting Colombo into attractive city by the Urban Development Authority. Pix by Manoj Ratnayeka

Teams ready for vital match

South African captain AB de Villiers and team coach Russel Domingo together with Sri Lankan cricket team captain Angelo Mathews and team coach Marvan Atapattu during a practice session at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Hambantota today. AFP PHOTO

Video: Joint efforts to scrap executive presidency

The National Council for a Better Tomorrow headed by parliamentarian the Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thera held discussions with the Opposition UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe at the UNP headquarters Sirikotha today with regard to the abolishing of the executive presidency. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Kataragama Esala Perahera

The annual Kataragama Esala Perahera was held at the historic Ruhunu Kataragama Devale this evening for the 12th day with the participation of Basnayake Nilame, Shashindra Rajapaksa. Perahera will be held till July 12. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Video: Valuable gifts

President Mahinda Rajapakse and Australia's immigration minister Scott Morrison pose for a photograph in Colombo during a ceremony held to commission two Australian-gifted naval patrol boats. They will be deployed for preventing people smuggling operations. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Protest for Consumer Rights

The Alliance for protection of consumer and farmer Rights today staged a protest near the Health Ministry in Colombo urging the authorities to establish a standard for every canteen in Government intuitions and schools. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Scott Morrison in SL

Australian Immigration and Border Protection Minister Scott Morrison arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning for two day official visit. Pix by Deepa Adikari

Customs briefing

A brief media discussion was held this evening at the Sri Lanka Customs auditorium in view of the opening of its new headquarters on July 14. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Video: Talks on abolishing executive presidency

Ven. Maduluwawe Sobitha Thera and the National Freedom Front (NFF) Leader and Minister Wimal Weerawansa today held a discussion at Battaramulla over the abolishing of the executive presidency and the establishment of good governance. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

No water anywhere

Villagers of the Medirigiriya area in Polonnaruwa have to walk long distances in search of water with severe drought drying out water sources. Seen here are some villagers colleting some water from the Pathok Wewa. Pix by K.G. Karunarathne

Video: Gnanasara Thera leaving Court

BBS General Secretary Ven. Galagodaatte Gnanasara Thera is seen leaving the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today after the Magistrate warned the monk to desist from insulting lawyers. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Ven.Vijitha thera at Court

Ven. Watareka Vijitha thera, who was in the remand custody for making a false statement and misleading the police is seen at the Panadura Magistrate Court today. Pix by Siri Mahabellana

South Africa beat Sri Lanka

South African captain AB de Villiers and teammates leave the field after winning the first One Day International cricket match between South Africa and Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium today. AFP

Derailed...

Two compartments of a train heading to Colombo from Matara had derailed near the Bambalapitiya railway station yesterday. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel and H.M Dharmapala

Video: UNP visits Nagoda Hospital

UNP parliamentarians Ajith P. Perera, Ruwan Wijewardane, Eran Wickramaratne and R. Yogarajan who visited the Nagoda Hospital are seen checking the hospital kitchen. This was their fourth fact-finding mission. They assured Hospital authorities that they would raise the issues they identified in parliament and outside. Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshana

World Cup Trophy in SL

The Cricket World Cup Trophy was brought to Sri Lanka this morning as the first destination in its world tour. Captain Angelo Mathews and Lahiru Thirimanna are seen with the trophy at the BIA. Pix by Deepa Adikari

Video: Black July…

A young school boy is seen here placing his signature on a large banner in front of Fort Railway Station today, which was used as a Public Petition against recent ethnic violence in Southern Sri Lanka. The campaign reminding about violence against minority Tamils in July 1983.  Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Passing out ceremony

A passing out ceremony was held today for thirty Tamil female soldiers who were recruited to the Sri Lankan army force. Pix by Romesh Madushanka

Video: New Navy chief assumes duties

Vice Admiral Jayantha Perera assumed duties as the 19th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy at the Naval Headquarters in Colombo this morning. Pix by Samantha Perera

MR in Aluthgama

President Mahinda Rajapaksa today visited the Aluthgama and Beruwala areas and inspected the ongoing rebuilding of houses and buildings that were dmaged due to recent violence. (President's Media).

Isipathana open knockouts with win

The Milo President’s trophy knockout rugby tournament kicked off today at the Royal college Sports Complex, with league champions Isipathana College routing Thurstan College 55 points to 5. Seen here is some action from the game.

Girl Guides raise their voices against child abuse

The Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association will complete 100 years in 2017. A child safety week was organized in line with the centenary programmes launched by the association. Here, a girl guide is holding a placard against child abuse at the Girl Guides Association Headquarters. - Pic by Pradeep Pathirana

Workshop for Ministers

A workshop for Ministers was held today under the patronage of President Mahinda Rajapaksa in Beruwala where future national programmes to be initiated by the government were discussed extensively. Pix Courtesy President’s Media

Paratroopers passing out parade

As many as 79 paratroopers who completed their training at the Sri Lanka Air Force Parashoot Training School held their passing out parade at the Ampara Uhana Air Force base today. Pix Wasantha Chandrapala