49th Paris Air Show

Jet takes part in a flying display during the 49th Paris Air Show at the Le Bourget airport near Paris June 22, 2011.   REUTERS

SF in prison for 500 days

Religious observances were held at the Bellanwila temple this evening to invoke blessings on jailed former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka and to mark 500 days since his imprisonment. Pics by Pradeep Pathirana

Gael at Wimbledon

French player Gael Monfils plays against German player Matthias Bachinger during a Men's Singles match at the 2011 Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Tennis Club, in south-west London, on June 20, 2011. AFP

Gift from B'desh

Bangladesh High Commissioner to Sri Lanka H.E. Mahbub uz Zaman handed over a consignment of medicines to Health Minister Maithripala Sirisena as a goodwill gift from the Bangladesh Government. The consignment contains six metric tonnes of medicine worth about Rs. 8 million. Pics by Nisal Baduge

Walking past the ruins

Neighbours walk by a house hit by a rocket fired by forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi in the center of the rebel-held city of Misrata, June 21, 2011. REUTERS

“Pororoca”

A surfer rides the thunderous “pororoca” tidal bore wave on Amazon river near Caviana island in Marajo in Para State, part of the Brazilian Amazon jungle, June 17, 2011.  The word “pororoca” comes from the Amazonian indigenous term meaning “destroyer, great blast”. The feared and thunderous waves capsize boats and wash away nearly everything in their path twice each day. The phenomenon begins when ocean ti

In support of the academics

Academics from universities countrywide participated in a protest march staged by the FUTA today to express objection to the Government’s failure to grants their demands. Seen in the picture are academics marching on while students of the Visual and Performing Arts university applauding the protesting academics. Pix by Samantha Perera

Going in circles

Chris Lashua,creative director of Cirque Mechanics Birdhouse Factory from Las Vegas, performs with a gym wheel during a promotional event for his upcoming show in Hong Kong June 21, 2011. REUTERS

Signing agreements

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Dinosaur Expo 2011

A worker looks at a replica of a Tyrannosaurus rex fossil on display for “The Dinosaur Expo 2011” exhibition at the National Museum of Nature and Science in Tokyo June 21, 2011. The exhibition will be held from July 2 to October 2, 2011. REUTERS

Factory on fire

A major fire broke out at a coir producing factory in Mellawagara area in Madamape this morning. According to the police they suspect that a short circuit may have caused the fire. One person who went to douse the fire sustained injuries and was admitted to the Madampe Base Hospital. Pix by Jude Samantha

Sanga's century

Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara celebrates after completing his century during the third test cricket match against England at the Rose Bowl in Southampton, England June 20, 2011. REUTERS

All about the dengue larvae

Health Minister Maithripala Sirisena is seen here examining a container which contains a dengue mosquito larva during the launch of the Mosquito Prevention Week today. An even was held in Nugegoda to commence the Mosquito Prevention Week. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

'Jeune fille endormie'

A cameraman films a man looking at a 1935 painting entitled 'Jeune fille endormie' by Spanish artist Pablo Picasso at Christie's auction house in central London, on June 17, 2011. The painting, which was previously unseen in public since 1941 and gifted to the University of Sydney, is expected to reach between GBP 9-12m (dollars 14.5-19.3m or euros 10-13.7m) when it is auctioned at the Impressionist and Modern sale in London, on Ju

Feeding seagulls

A woman feeds a seagull with breadcrumps in Zinnowitz on the Baltic island of Usedom, northeastern Germany. Spring brought unsettled weather to the region with temperatures around 20 degrees Celsius. AFP PHOTO

Honouring Dudley

Nephew of late PM Dudley Senanayake former MP Rukman Senanayake presenting the book to UNP Dpty leader Karu Jayasuriya this evening. Pic Kusan Pathiraja

Father’s Day

Today marks Father’s day which was inaugurated in the early twentieth century. Father’s day is celebrated around the world and commemorates fatherhood and male parenting. The picture shows several homeless fathers in the Colombo area destined to the street due to unfortunate circumstances. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

“Best Dressed Victorian on Six Legs”

Alicia Favell, 10, poses with her Worling Cocker Spaniel, Lottie,  before entering the “Best Dressed Victorian on Six Legs” category during the Dashing Dog Show at Kensington Palace in London June 18, 2011. REUTERS

Back from Russia

President Mahinda Rajapaksa who participated in the International Economic Forum held in St. Petersburg, Russia returned to the island today. The President held several meetings with world’s leaders including the leaders of Russia, China and Spain during his visit.

Annual feast

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Kaffir crane

A black crowned crane stands in its enclosure at the Hellabrunn zoo in Munich, southern Germany on June, 2011. The animals, also known as Kaffir cranes, originate from southern Sahara Africa.  AFP PHOTO

Baby baboon

A baby baboon plays with an adult one at the Hellabrunn zoo in Munich, southern Germany on June, 2011. Baboons are native to Africa and and live in hierarchical groups. AFP PHOTO

Black eagle

A rare Black eagle with an injured left wing was recovered by Wild Life officials from Trincomalee today. The Black eagle is a protected species in Sri Lanka and wild life officials have taken steps to treat the injured wing. Pix by Amaradoru Amarajeeva   

After a check-up

Jailed former Army commander Sarath Fonseka is seen here after arriving at a private hospital in Colombo to receive treatment for his throat ailment. The picture shows Sarath Fonseka talking to supporters while leaving the hospital. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Ballena franca austral

A southern right whale, known in Spanish as ballena franca austral, jumps off the water in the Atlantic Sea, offshore Golfo Nuevo, near Argentina's Patagonian village of Puerto Piramides, June 17, 2011. The whales regularly come to breed and calve in this marine reserve from June to December. REUTERS

Moving with the times

A combination picture shows (top) the figures of Soviet soldiers at the base of the Soviet Army monument, painted by an unknown artist, in Sofia June 17, 2011 and a member of the Bulgarian Socialist Party's youth organisation cleaning the same figures of the monument February 18, 2010. The figures have been painted to resemble U.S. comic book heroes and characters from popular culture like Santa Claus and Ronald McDonald, the mascot of fast-f

Against attacks

A protest against attacks on Muslim countries was organized by the World Muslim Association near the Colpetty Jummah Mosque today. The picture shows protestors shouting anti-American slogans during the protest.  Pix by Kushan Pathiraja  VIDEO

Saying goodbye

Out going Police Chief Mahinda Balasuriya is seen here sharing a light moment with his successor to be senior DIG N.K Illangakoon moments before paying adieu to the Police Headquarters this evening. Pic By Pardeep Pathirana

Against the Minister

The lecturers of the Sri Jayawardenapura University today held a protest against the arrival of Higher Education Minister S. B Dissanayake in front of the Sri Jayawardenapura University premises. The picture shows the University lecturers holding placards during the protest. Pix by Pradeep  Dilrukshana

Mahinda meets Dmitry

Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev  meets with his Sri Lanken counterpart Mahinda Rajapaksa during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum June 17, 2011.  REUTERS