Undergrads protest

Students of the Visual and Performing Arts staged a protest before the university premises today expressing their objection to the Higher Education Ministry’s decision to move the university premises from its current location. Seen in the pictures are the undergraduates holding placards and chanting slogans in objection to the change of university location. Pic by Kithsiri De Mel

More for Potter fans

Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling poses with a young boy next to a computer during the launch of her new project 'www.pottermore.com' in central London, on June 23, 2011.  AFP PHOTO

Preparing for a showdown

Rafael Nadal of Spain sits on a practise court at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London June 2011. REUTERS

Save Rizana

UNP Parliamentarian Ranjan Ramanayake and UNP Provincial Councilor Shanthini Kongahage were among hundreds who joined a protest campaign by Civil society organizations today in front of the Saudi Arabian Embassy to protest against sentencing Sri Lankan maid Rizana Nafeek to death. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Language policy

The National Languages and Social Integration Minister Vasudeva Nanayakkara and the Canadian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka Bruce Levy signed a MOU to the National Languages policy in Sri Lanka with the support of Canadian Government today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Felicitating Amaradeva

The Indian High Commission held a felicitation ceremony for Shri Pandit Amaradeva last evening. Pictured here are Indian High Commissioner Ashok K. Kantha and local politicians during the event. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Lets dry fish !

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Against cruelty on fur farms

Animal rights activists in fur coats sitting in cages during a PETA(People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) demostration in Washington, DC. PETA is drawing attention to the extreme cruelty to animals on fur farms that spend their entire lives confined in filthy cages to await slaughter to make coats shoes sweaters and other items that can easily be made from synthetic alternatives. AFP PHOTO

Crimes against humanity

A Libyan man walks past a caricature of Muammar Gaddafi near a courthouse in Benghazi June 27, 2011. The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants on Monday for Libya's Muammar Gaddafi, his son Saif al-Islam and the country's spy chief, Abdullah al-Senussi, on charges of crimes against humanity. REUTERS

‘Don’t poison us’

A little child standing near a placard carrying protesters who took to the streets yesterday at the Baudhaloka Mawatha calling the authorities to save people from contaminated pesticides which they alleged containing arsenic. The protest was organized by the National Movement against Poison. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Against malpractices

Employees of the Sri Lanka Telecom today held a protest against the alleged malpractices taking place at the SLT. The picture shows SLT workers holding placards during the protest in Fort today. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Wanted

A combination photo shows Saif al-Islam (L) during an interview with Reuters in Tripoli March 10, 2011, and his father Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi in Damascus March 29, 2008. The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants on June 27, 2011, for Gaddafi, his son al-Islam and the country's spy chief, Abdullah al-Senussi, on charges of crimes against humanity. REUTERS

All smiles

The evaluation committee for the 2018 Commonwealth Games bid is in the country for a four day evaluation, led by Chief executive officer of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Mike Hooper and Chair of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Evaluation Commission Louise Martin. Hopper stated that the evaluation would be based primarily on the basis of technical elements and comfort for the athletes. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

“Red Shirt Village of Democracy”

A woman prays in front of Buddhist monks collecting alms in Sam Phrao, a village designated as a “Red Shirt Village of Democracy”, near Udon Thani in northeastern Thailand, June 27, 2011. The red shirts, supporters of ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra, have been branding hundreds of villages as red to rally behind Thaksin's sister, Yingluck, who is leading the opposition ahead of the July 3 general elections. REUTERS

Strange friends

A dog called “Shura” licks an orphaned roe deer it has befriended in the Simferopol zoo in Crimea June 2011. The deer was found close to its dead mother in a local forest. REUTERS

Fail to spot the chance

Lakitha Shamal leader for almost eight laps of the ten lap Group ‘O’ Standard upto 250cc 4 Stroke was unfortunate as he lost control and met with a mishap. Picture by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Volkswagen Beetle galore

The Volkswagen Beetle owner’s club today presented a Volkswagen beetle rally at Green Path in Colombo. The picture shows several Volkswagen Beetles and their owners taking part in the rally. Pix by Nisal Baduge 

Awaiting resettlement

Although it’s been two years since the ending of the thirty year old ethnic conflict in the North, there still seems to be issues that have not been settled with concern to the displaced people. Seen in the picture is a group of people residing in the Kiliweddi IDP camp in Trincomalee, gathered at noon to collect their daily ration of water. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Returning home

As apart of the resettlement process that is ongoing in Jaffna, villagers from Kankasanthurai  are now allowed to return to their homes after 21 years. Seen here are villagers clearing the over grown forests and rebuilding their homes in a bid to resume lives they left behind during the war. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

IIFA 2011

Diya Mirza, Priyanka Chopra, Anushka Sharma, Shah Rukh Khan, and Boman Irani bow at the end of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards show in Toronto. June 25, 2011.   REUTERS

“Smurfs”

People dressed up as “Smurfs” walk to a promotional event in Mexico City June 25, 2011. Promoters for the film “The Smurfs” gathered volunteers dressed as “Smurfs” to take part in a Global Guinness World Record attempt for the most people dressed as “Smurfs” ever. REUTERS

Against terrorism

Participants stand for a family photo during International Conference on  Global Fight against Terrorism in Tehran June 25, 2011. REUTERS

Playing in the floods

Children paddle a boat along a submerged road due to floodwaters brought by tropical storm Meari in San Mateo Rizal, east of Manila June 25, 2011. Meari exited the Philippines leaving 11 fishermen missing and affected some 69,000 families by floods, local media reported. REUTERS

'Nelly'

Young elephant 'Nelly' kicks a football during an event to predict the result of the upcoming Women's World Cup soccer match between Germany and Canada, at the safari-park in Hodenhagen, Lower-Saxony June 24, 2011. The 'elephant oracle' announced a German victory by 1-0.  The Women's World Cup will be held in Germany June 26 -July 17 . REUTERS

Standing out in the crowd

A spectator wears a novelty hat at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London June 24, 2011. REUTERS

Against attacks

The “New Social Equality Party” held a protest in front of the Fort Railway station today against the attack on TNA MPs in Jaffna recently. The picture shows Dr.Vikramabahu Karunaratne during the protest. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Fiesta of San Joan

A rider rears up on his horse surrounded by a crowd in downtown Ciutadella, in the Spanish Balearic Island of Menorca, during traditional Fiesta of San Joan (Saint John) June 23, 2011. The riders of the horses are the representatives of ancient Ciutadella society - nobility, clergy, craftsmen and farmers. REUTERS

Voice for the missing

Parents of missing and disappeared Tamil youth staged a protest at the Kilinochchi town today urging the authorities to release information of whereabouts of their children. The protest was organized by We Are Sri Lankans Organization. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

In memory of Premadasa

The Premadasa Foundation today provided lunch to the City Home for the Elders in Wickramasinghepura, Battaramulla to commemorate the 84th birthday of the late former President Ranasinghe Premadasa. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

What's the sound of that?

Participants of the contest 'Electric driving: what's the sound of that?' drive on segways to the Royal Conservatory of The Hague on June 20, 2011.  Together with students of the conservatory participants intend to compose sounds for how the almost soundless, electrical vehicles should have to sound.   AFP PHOTO