Pibidena Sri Lankawa – photographic exhibition in Oslo

An exhibition of photographs titled ‘Pibidena Sri Lankawa’ depicting the cruel 30-year war in Sri Lanka was held in Oslo, Norway yesterday. Several parliamentarians,  diplomats and political party leaders participated in the exhibition organised by Norway’s Sri Lankan envoy Rodney Perera. Pix by Sudath Silva

SF in Mirigama

Former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka today visited the Sasanawardana Pirivena in Mirigama and met Ramannya Nikaya Mahanayake Thera Ven. Wewaldeniye Medalankara Thera. Here, DNA MP Jayantha Ketagoda is also seen during the visit. Pix by Pradeep K Pathirana

Keheliya back

Media minister Keheliya Rambukkwella after his return from Melbourne, Australia addressing a press conference in Colombo this morning. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi.

Rice and Kankun curry was the child’s last meal

The debris of the hut of the child in Tract 2C in Kamana, Ampara who was trampled to death by the rogue elephant on Wednesday night. Child’s mother said they had only rice and Kankun curry for their dinner. Pix by Wasantha Chandrapala

Protest by families of LTTE suspects

Family members of imprisoned LTTE suspects who are currently on a hunger strike urging the government to take immediate steps to prosecute them or release them, held a protest at the Vavuniya Municipal Council grounds this morning. Members and supporters of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) also joined the protest. Pix by Romesh Madushanka

Flowers in full bloom

This is the season where Flamboyant Flowers are in full bloom. Picture shows Borella cemetery glowing with Flamboyant flowers. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Fire breaks out in saw mill

Seen here are pictures from a fire that broke out in a saw mill in Badulla this morning. The fire reportedly damaged more than Rs. 10 millions worth of timber and vehicles, police said. (Palitha Ariyawansa)

Demanding for salary increment

The pictures show the members of the University Employees Union (UEU) today staged a protest in front of the University Grant Commission (UGC) at Ward Place, Colombo urging the government to increase their salaries. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Protest at SLIC

Members of the Movement to Reinstate the Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation (SLIC) at a protest in front of the Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation building at Vauxhall street. Pix by Nisal Baduge

SF in Kandy

Former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka visited the two main Temples in Kandy; the Malwatte Maha Viharaya and the Asgiriya Maha Viharaya yesterday and called on the Maha Nayake Theras of those temples. Here Fonseka waving at the crowds on his way to Kandy.Pix by Romesh Danushka Silva

Karu at Court

UNP Parliamentarian Karu Jayasuriya today sought an injunction to prevent the UNP Disciplinary Committee from holding a disciplinary inquiry against him for commenting on the four-member committee headed by Srinath Perera. Here Mr. Jayasuriya speaking to the media. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Hundreds of African tusks seized

Customs officials this monring seized nearly 600 tusks of African elephants worth millions of rupees. Here tusks being unloaded at the Customs warehouse in Bloemendhal. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Home sweet home

Former army chief Sarath Fonseka having a dinner with his wife Anoma and daughters Aparna and Apsara following Fonseka's release from prison, at their residence in Thalawathugoda last night. AFP - Ishara S. Kodikara

Freedom…

Freed former army commander SarathFonseka flanked by his family members and parliamentarians waving at the crowds from an open truck after his release. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana and Samantha Perera

Video: SF at the hospital

Pictures show former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka among the people after being discharged from the Nawaloka hospital. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana and Romesh Danushka de Silva

Sri Lankan President arrives in Qatar

President Mahinda Rajapaksa arrived at the Qatar International Airport  today  to attend the Doha Economic Forum. Two Sri Lankan children greeted the President by garlanding him.  Sri Lankan Ambassador to Qatar,  Jayantha  Palipana was among those who received the President.  Pix by Sudath Silva

Elated family…

Anoma Fonseka speaking to the media after visiting her husband at the Nawaloka hospital today, while her two daughters look on. Pix by Kushan Pathirajah

Helping hands

The Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) organized a ‘Ranaviru Sathkaraka’ programme at the Methsevana Ranaviru centr in, Attidiya where totally disabled soldiers are being looked after, providing them with all modern facilities. Seen here are disabled soldiers being fed by fellow soldiers. Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana

Victory Day parade

President Mahinda  Rajapaksa  inspecting the Victory Day parade at the Galle Face Green this morning as the nation celebrated the third anniversary of the deafeating of the LTTE, at a glittering ceremony. Pix by Shantha Ratnayake

MPs visit SF

UNP Deputy Leader Sajith Premadasa and several UNP parliamentarians visited the Nawaloka Hospital to see former Army commander Sarath Fonseka. Pix by Gayan Amarasekara

Boat Show Sri Lanka 2012

South Asia’s largest international boat exhibition - Boat Show Sri Lanka 2012- organized by BTI, in association with the Sri Lanka Export Development Board got underway yesterday at the BMICH. The show will be on till May20.  Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Oops it’s me…

Cartoonist Anjana Indrajith of the Lakbima newspaper held an exhibition at the National Art Gallery Colombo today, showcasing his cartoons that appeared in the newspaper. Picture shows UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe apparently enjoying the cartoons depicting him. Pix by Indraratne Balasuriya

Video: Anoma elated

Anoma Fonseka speaking to the media outside the Colombo High Court this morning. A protest in support of Sarath Fonseka also held in front of the Colombo High Court. Pix by Pradeep K Pathirana

Oh…

US Ambassador Patricia A. Butenis chats with JVP Leader Somawansa Amarasinghe at the Taj Samudra Hotel on the occasion of the Norwegian Constitution this evening. Pix by Indraratne Balasuriya

Ranil meets traders

Opposition leader Ranil Wickremesinghe speaking to the traders of Delkanda weekly fair at the party headquarters Sirikotha today. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Protest by students

Students and parents staged a protest in front of the Education Ministry in Isurupaya today against the new circular brought to stop students moving from a national school to another. The protest was organized by the National Movement to Protect Schools. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Actress appears in court

The pictures show actress Angela Seneviratne accompanied by several actors and actresses appearing before the Colombo Magistrate Court today in the case against possessing hashish that had apparently been mailed to her name and address. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Third day rehearsals of the victory parade

Rehearsal for the “Victory Day” military parade scheduled to be held on May 19th to commemorate the defeat of the LTTE and the unification of the country was held this morning at the Galle Face. Pix by Kithsiri de Mell

Chinese ambassador takes her leave

The Chinese ambassador to Sri Lanka, Mrs. Yang Xiuping meets President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees before she left for China after her service period was over. Pix by President Media Unit

University Employees Union protest

The pictures show the members of the University Employees Union (UEU) repressing the university non academic staff protesting in front of the University Grant Commission (UGC) today urging the government to fulfill their several demands. Pix by Nisal Baduge.