Karu meets SF in prison

Former UNP Deputy Leader Karu Jayasuriya speaking to the media after visiting jailed Sarath Fonseka at the Welikada prison this evening. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Heist at the Museum

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SLTB strike called off

SLTB employees today expressed joy after the Transport Ministry announced that they would receive a wage increase and other benefits due to them. SLTB employees who were on strike since Tuesday called it off today after the Ministry’s announcement. Pic by Kushan Pathiraja

SLTB bus strike continues…

 Pictures show the deserted SLTB bus depot in Pettah. The employees of SLTB are currently on a strike demanding the immediate paying of outstanding salaries and other demands.( Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana)

Against western conspiracy

A protest campaign organized by the Nabaviyyah Islamic Youth Organization marched along the Galle Road yesterday against the US and western countries’ interfering with the internal affairs of SL. Later they handed over a letter to the US embassy in Colombo condemning the conspiracy against SL.  Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Sathyagraha to protect nation

A Sathyagraha was held today at the Palaya de Sri Vigneshwara Hindu Kovil - Kiriyankalliya, Mundal by Siwathiru A. Yogaratnam Samy to defeat the conspiracy against Sri Lanka and to protect the nation. Pix by Jude Samantha                      

SF acquitted

Former army Commander Sarath Fonseka is seen here taken to Colombo High Court today. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi.

SLAF Cycle Race

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) held its 13th annual cycle race. 145 persons participated in the cycle race. The first stage started this morning from the SLAF Headquarters and ended up in front of Palawiya National School in Puttalam. The first stage covers 147 kilometers. The first three places went to the SLAF. Pix by Hiran Priyankara Jayasinghe

Free-of-charge medicine form Osusala

People lining up at the Osusala (SPC) outlet in Town Hall, Colombo to obtain medicine free-of-charge. All Osusala outlets will issue medicines free-of-.charge for prescriptions as part of a relief programme organized by the Health Ministry to minimize inconvenience caused to the public following the strike by the paramedical staff at government hospitals. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja   

Monks protest against US

In the midst of ongoing discussion at UNHRC sessions in Geneva on Sri Lanka some 2500 Buddhist monks staged a protest march today calling on the US to refrain from intervening in matters pertaining to the country. Pic by Kithsiri De Mel

Wimal's rally

A rally was organized by the National Freedom Front (NFF) led by Minister of Construction, Engineering, Housing and Common Amenities Wimal Weerawansa at Hyde Park under the topic of protecting the peace achieved while defeating western conspiracies and their operations. Pix by Pradeep K. Pathirana

In support of the Govt.

A protest was held today in support of the government by the Samurdhi and agriculture research officers association at Lipton Circus town hall. Pictures show demonstrators shouting slogans in support of the government. Pix by Samantha Perera

New way of protest

A group of 25 employees attached to the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) staged a protest on the roof top of the Ambathale Water purification tank, demanding the authorities to make their employment permanent. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Derailed

A train derailed near the Maradana station this evening resulting in delays in train transport on most trains running on the mainline. Pix by Sanjeewa Niroshan

UNP assistance for fisherman

UNP leader Ranil Wickramasinghe together with National Organizer Daya Gamage and Parliamentarians Jayalath Jayawaredena and Palitha Range Bandara donated three boats and other cash donations to the fishermen in Chilaw today. Pic by Nisal Badhuge

In search of justice

Suspects related to the Kahawatte triple murder were produced before the Pelmedulla Magistrate this morning, Pictures show the suspects being taken to the court room (Pix by Romesh Danushka Silva)

Against western conspiracies

A public lecture on western conspiracies and on how the country can face them was organized by the Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) in Colombo today. A large number of people including monks, artists and professionals attended it.  Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

'Happy Holi'

The colourful festival of Holi is usually celebrated in late-February or early-March has an ancient origin and celebrates the triumph of 'good' over 'bad'. The colorful festival bridges the social gap and renews sweet relationships. On this day, people hug and wish each other 'Happy Holi'. Pic by Manoj Ratnayake

Royal-Thomian encounter ends in draw

The 133rd Battle of the Blues cricket encounter between Royal College and S. Thomas College ended in a draw at SSC grounds this evening. Pix by Shantha Rathnayake

Royal declare on 413/9

Royal declared their first innings on 413/9, with a lead of 88 runs, on the second day of the 133rd Battle of the Blues encounter a short while ago. For Royal Kumarasiri top scored with 127. The Thomians are due to start their second innings. Tomorrow is the third and final day of the match. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

UK Education fair

The 19th annual UK education exhibition organized by the British Council, Colombo opened today at the Hotel Hilton, Colombo with the participation of more than 50 exhibitors from UK. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Against the cost of living

The Eksath Lak Vanitha Peramuna, today organized a protest at the Pitakotte junction urging the government to take measures take initiatives to bring down the cost of living, reduce petrol prices and the immediate stop to corruption. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Women’s woes

The Women for Rights organization marked International Women’s Day today by staging a protest in Town Hall urging authorities to immediately give the social insurance allowance to war widows. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

UNP celebrates International Women’s Day

To mark International Women’s Day a ceremony was organised by the United National Party Women Organisation today under the patronage of the leader of opposition and the party leader Ranil Wickremasinghe at the party Head quarters – Sirikotha. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

CB series final

Tillakaratne Dilshan of Sri Lanka is congratulated by wicket keeper Kumar Sangakkara and teammates for the run out of Michael Hussey of Australia during their third match of the international cricket tri-series finals in Adelaide March 8, 2012. Reuters

Movements of a Perahera

The Dasa Paramitha Perahera organized by the Athula Dasanayake Buddhist center Colombo was held today in Borella. For this occasion Leader of the Opposition Ranil Wickramasinghe procession. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Devotees at Gangarama Temple

Buddhist Devotees performing religious activities on the Medin Full Moon Poya day at the Gangaramaya temple this morning. Picture shows world renowned scientist, nuclear physicist and philosopher Prof. Dr. Hans-Peter Dürr taking part in the observances.  Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

" The Geneva drama and the governments eyewash"

A discussion under the theme of " the Geneva drama and the governments eyewash" was held at the Public library auditorium today. The event was organised by the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna, its secretary Tilvin Silva gave the main lecture. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

In support of MR

A demonstration was held at the Galle face in the vicinity of the US embassy against the US led resolution at the UNHCR. The protestors burned an effigy of US President Barack Obama during the protest. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Off the bowling

Tillakaratne Dilshan plays a shot off the bowling of Brett Lee of Australia during the second final of the one-day international cricket tri-series tournament in Adelaide March 6, 2012. REUTERS