Give us a rise

A group of under-paid graduates in the public service today staged a protest in front of the Public Administration Ministry demanding a salary that commensurate with their academic qualifications and also calling for the annulment of the existing service minute. Pix by Waruna Wanniaarachchi

The victory

Sri Lanka's captain Mahela Jayawardene celebrates their win as England's Monty Panesar looks on after their first test cricket match in Galle March 29, 2012. REUTERS

Ex-combatants released

A ceremony was held at the Taj Samudra hotel, Colombo today for around hundred former combatants who had received training in vocational skills before being released. The ex-LTTE cadres who had completed their term of rehabilitation will reintegrate to society. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Protest by Employed Graduates

A protest was held by employed graduates in front of the Ministry of Public Administration in Colombo today urging authorities to abolish the Programme service officers minute. Pix by Waruna Wanniarchchi

Advanced technology for higher studies

Sri Lanka Telecom Mobitel signed a strategic agreement with the General Sir John Kotalawela Defence University to facilitate online learning of the university’s professional studies through the mLearning platform. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Top student of O/L 2011

The results of the 2011 GCE O/L exams were released this week. Pictures show Udeshika Hettiarachchi of Visakha Vidyalaya, who topped the results for the exam being warmly welcomed by her mother. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

The top 10

The names of  top 10 students who have dazzled at the GCE O Level last year being exhibited at a media conference at Ministry of Education. Pic by Nisal Badhuge

A kiss from Mervyn

Public Relations Minister Mervyn Silva seen kissing the elephant at the Kelani Vihara after observing religious observances to mark his birthday today. Pix by Samantha Perera

“Ananda Abiman”

An exhibition of Education, Trade and Culture titled “Ananda Abiman” celebrating 125 years of Ananda College was opened today within the school premises. Minister of Education Bandula Gunawardena, Minister of Electricity Champika ranawaka , the High commissioner of India Ashk.K. Kanth and a host of other dignitaries were present at the ceremony. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

The accused has a right too..

The lawyers of the Gangodawila Magistrate courts held a protest today against the assault of the lawyer who appeared for the Suspects in the murder of the monks. The lawyers said that all suspects have a constitutional right to be defended by a lawyer. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Postmortem-Geneva

A press conference was held at the Ministry of External Affairs today by the External Affairs Minister GL Peiris to brief the media about the recent visit to Geneva. Leader of the Delegation Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe also participated at the briefing. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Today for tomorrow

A ceremony was held today at the Ananda College Colombo to inaugurate a schools pledge from students. The students pledged that they would switch off a light between 6.30 and 9.30 PM. The ceremony was held under the ‘Heta Wenuwen Ada” campaign. (Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana)

When we were friends…

President Mahinda Rajapaksa comments at photographs of world leaders captured in the years gone by. Is he reviving nostalgic memories? The picture was taken at the exhibition ‘Raja Dekma’ a complete portrayal of the President’s personal photographer Sudath Silva held at the Kotte Ananda Sasthralaya today. ( Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana)

ICC T20 cricket world cup

(L-R) Chief Executive of International Cricket Council (ICC) Haroon Lorgat, Vice President of Sri Lanka cricket Asanga Seneviratne, Sri Lankan Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Chairman of Sri Lankan Cricket Upali Dharmadasa pose for a photograph with the first ticket of the ICC Twenty20 World Cup Cricket during a launch in Colombo today. REUTERS

Brought to the walls of justice

Two men suspected to have been involved in the Kotte Rajamaha Viharaya murders were produced before the Gangodawila Magistrate today. Pictures show the suspects been brought to court. People are also seen here demanding justice. Pix by Nisal Baduge

'No more Coke for us'

A protest was held today opposite the Fort Railway stations urging Sri Lankans to boycott all US products. The protest was combined with the distributions of leaflets. The campaign was organized by the Federation of National Organisations. ( Pix by Kithsiri De Mel)

Remembering DS

Pictures show Prime Minister D. M. Jayaratne and Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe paying tribute to late Prime Minister D. S. Senanayake at a ceremony held to make his 60th death anniversary at the Independence Square today. Pix by Indraratne Balasuriya

Govt. MPs protest

Government MPs staged a protest at the parliament on today against a U.S sponsored resolution presented for a vote at the UN Human Rights Council. Pic by Pradeep Pathirana

Adhistana Pooja

The National Rights Council conducted an Adhisthana Pooja yesterday at the fort Railway station, Colombo about the US resolution against Sri Lanka. Seen here are pictures from the Pooja. The Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa participated at the event. Pix Pradeep Pathirana

148th police commemoration day

The Police Department marked its 148th police commemoration day since its inspection in 1866, today under the patronage of Inspector General of Police (IGP) N.K Illangakoon at the Police Field Force Headquarters. 3,075 policemen had laid down their lives in order to protect the country from the clutches of terrorism while 1,297 were disabled in service. Pix By Kithsiri De Mel

Protest against abduction

Members of the Collective Against Abduction and Disappearance Movement today staged a protest opposite the Chief Magistrate’s Court at Hulftsdorp against the abduction of two human rights activists, Lalith Kumar and Kugan Muruganandan. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Runaway carriage

Pictures show the old train carriage which was stationed at the Dematagoda train yard which crashed through a wall onto the Baseline Road this morning. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

The night that turned saffron robes crimson…

Two monks of the Kotte Raja Maha Viharaya were stabbed to death by an unknown gang at the temple premises late last night. Seen here are the monks and residents of the area having a discussion about the incident. Pic by Waruna Wanniarchchi

Private sector also joins the party

Private sector employees of all leading Private companies staged a protest at the Nelum Pokluna Mawatha this afternoon. Employees from various companies are pictured here protesting the impending resolution to be presented at the UNHRC in Geneva shortly. Pix by pradeep pathirana

Towards protecting the country

Protecting the Motherland organization held a protest march against the US sponsored resolution which is to be presented in Geneva. They protested in front of the British High Commission where they handed over a petition. Politicians, businessmen and prominent individuals representing various field participated in the protest march. Pic by Nisal Baduge

Paying attention...

The South Asian Urbanization Knowledge Platform was held today at the Cinnamon Grand hotel in Colombo. Secretary of Defense and Urban Development Gotabaya Rajapaksa the chief guest of the event is seen here in conversation with the Mayor of Colombo and other dignitaries. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

‘Adishtana Pooja’

An ‘Adishtana Pooja’ was held today at the Vihara Mahadevi Park to protest against the US sponsored resolution presented to the UN Human Rights Council. The National Organization to Protect the Country organized the event which was represented by leaders of all religions and people from all communities. Pic by Kushan Pathiraja

For the release of SF

Former Chief Justice Sarath N. Silva addressing a seminar in Colombo today in support of the release of former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka. Pix by Nisal Baduge

General Khalid Shameem calls on CDS

Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff Committee in Pakistan, General Khalid Shameem called on Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Air Chief Marshal Roshan Gunathilake today at the Joint Operations Headquarters, BMICH. The Pakistani General arrived to the island on Sunday and will stay in Sri Lanka till Thursday. Pix By Pradeep Dilrukshana

Veddahs protest the killing

Members of the Veddahs community staging a protest at Henanigala in the Maduruoya Park today against the recent killing of one of their community members. Pic by Nimal Jayaratne