Protest at Mahaweli Authority

Workers attached to the Mahaweli Authority seen shouting slogans at a demonstration held today in front of the Mahaweli Authority over several demands. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Another successful surgery

A stick which had pierced the neck of a Suriyawewa resident was surgically removed by a team of surgeons at the Hambantota General Hospital today. It had pierced the neck of the man during a brawl. Pix by Sanath Gamage

Fifth Comoran Strike exercise in EP

The fifth Comoran Strike exercise organised by the Sri Lanka Army will be held from September 3 to September 23 in the Eastern Province. Most importantly Special Forces teams from 12 countries will participate in the exercise. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Rectify our salary anomalies

Members of the Under-Paid Retired Teachers Organisation today staged a protest march from Hyde Park Grounds to Liptons Circus urging the government to rectify their pension anomalies. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Chinese beauties here

*The fifteen finalists in 2014 Miss Universe China arrived in Sri Lanka this morning on a pre-pageant tour of Sri Lanka organized by Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts to promote tourism in Sri Lanka. They will stay here for seven days and will travel to Habarana, Sigiriya and Beruwala. Pix by Deepa Adikari

Operation saves a life

A tiny ‘Imbul’ tree branch which had pierced the left breast of a motorcyclist was surgically removed by a team of surgeons at the Hambantota General Hospital. Pix by Santha Gamage

Severely damaged

Several houses were severely damaged from the heavy rain and gale force winds at Damana in Ampara last night.Pix by Wasantha Chandrapala

First in Sri Lanka

The floating market in Pettah, a first in Sri Lanka, was declared opened this evening at Bastian Street. Health Minister Maithripala Sirisena and Defence Ministry Secretary Goatbhaya Rajapaksa are seen here at the opening. Pix by Nisla Baduge

DNA protest against EC, IGP

Democratic Party Leader Sarath Fonseka is seen speaking at a protest rally organised by his party outside the Fort Railway Station this evening wher he called for the resignation of the Elections Commissioner and the IGP. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Nallur Kanthan Ther

The annual grand Ther (Chariot) festival of one of Sri Lanka’s most revered Hindu temple, the Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, was held amidst thousands of devotees thronging the temple this morning. Pic by Kushan Pathiraja

Passing out ceremony

A passing out ceremony was held yesterday for thirty six Tamil female soldiers who were recruited to the Sri Lankan army force. The ceremony was held at the 22 Division in Trincomalee. Pix by Amadoru Amarajeewa

What a weight

A vehicle on Duplication Road in Kollupitiya was crushed under a tree which was uprooted by the heavy rains and strong winds today. A three-wheeler was also damaged in the incident injuring the driver. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Does it smell good?

Pro food – Pro pack 2014 which showcases international processed food, beverage packaging and agricultural business began today at the BMICH. It will end on Sunday (24). Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Flooded …

Several Roads in Colombo and Galle were under water from the heavy rains that lashed in Colombo and several other parts of the country today. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Remove GK director: Protestors

An organisation calling itself the, “Voice of Golden Key Investors for Justice’ today staged a protest march near the Temple Trees urging that the Golden Key Director be removed over corruption allegations. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Sobitha Thera, Ranil discuss proposed BTA

A group of UNP members including, Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe met the head of the National Movement for Social Justice (NMSJ) Ven. Maduluwawe Sobitha Thera at Kotte Sri Naga Viharaya today and discussed the proposed Buddhist Temporalities Act (BTA). Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

JTUC protest

Members of the Joint Trade Union Committee (JTUC) in the Colombo National Hospital today staged a protest and a started a hunger strike opposite the National Hospital premises urging the authorities on increasing the ‘Overtime’ payment to a reasonable rate and several other demands. Civil Defense Force members were deployed to undertake the hospital services. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel, Jayamal Chandrasiri

Mother blessed with triplets

A 31-year-old mother today delivered male triplets at the de Soysa Maternity Hospital and it was her third time. On her first delivery she gave birth to twins and are aged 15 years and on her second delivery, she had another twins who are aged six years now. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Kelaniya undergrads protest

Students of the Kelaniya University Students’ Council today staged a protest at the university premises urging the government on several demands, including selling of Arts Degree for Rs.75,500 and the Management Degree for Rs.12,000 for external students. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Video: Protest over Gaza attack

State sector trade unions staged a protest outside the Fort Railway Station over Israel’s military campaign in Gaza. They handed over a letter to the Presidential Secretariat. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

BBS after DCD

The Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) organised a news conference in Colombo today to express its views on DCD- contaminated dairy products and on food safety in the country.  Pix by Nisal Baduge

Cartoon of the day

Mahela ends Test career on a high

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse shakes hands with cricketer Mahela Jayawardene after victory in the second Test match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground in Colombo today. AFP

Dream comes true to Milton

The family of Milton of Karuwelagaswewa, who had put up a banner to star cricketer Mahela Jayawardene on his retirement from Test cricket was lucky enough to visit the SSC grounds and experience the Test match and meet Mahela Jayawardene. Pix by Isuru Perera

Amid a lot of laughter

BJP Leader Subramanian Swamy, External Affairs Minister G.L. Peiris and Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa are seen in conversation at the Defence Seminar held in Colombo today. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Only a few can go in

A police officer is seen requesting a university student to select a few representatives to enter the University Grant Commission in Colombo during a protest by the Sri Lanka National Union of Students over the removal of the Eastern University’s Trincomalee Campus Rector.  Pix by Nisal Baduge

Way to go

Sri Lankan cricketer Mahela Jayawardene is congratulated by his teammate Kumar Sangakkara after scoring a half-century during the fourth day of the second Test match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan at the SSC. AFP

Guard of honour for Mahela

Mahela Jayawardene, who is playing his last Test match, was accorded a guard of honour by several children, as he entered the field on the second day of the second Test against Pakistanat the SSC. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

India’s Independence Day Celebrations

A Flag Hoisting Ceremony was held at India House in Colombo to mark India’s 68th Independence Day this morning. The Indian High Commissioner and several Indians living here participated in the celebrations. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Mahela dismissed

Sri Lankan batsman Mahela Jayawardene was dismissed LBW scoring four runs facing 16 deliveries a while ago during the opening day of the second test match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground in Colombo today. Pix by Pradeep Dilruskhana