Video: Dematagoda shooting

The magisterial inquiry into the killing of a 27-year-old man in a shooting incident at Dematagoda last night was conducted today. Pix by Nisal Baduge ???

Students released

Forty nine of the fifty three students of the South Eastern University in Samanthurai who were remanded were released on bail. Four of the students were further remanded for allegedly giving false evidence. Pix by Wasantha Chandrapala

We are suffering

A pensioner is seen shouting slogans at today’s demonstration organised by the All Island Collective of Pension Organisations. The demonstration was held outside the Fort Railway Station urging the government to resolve the anomalies in the Pension Scheme. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Che Riders mark Che Day

A motorcycle parade called Che Riders, organised by the Socialist Youth Union (SYU) to mark the international Che Day began today at the Hyde Park grounds in Colombo. The parade will end in Vavuniya on Sunday. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

One step backward!

. Opposition and UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe seen here leaving party head quarters ‘Sirikotha’ after the working committee meeting this evening. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

DP members take oaths before SF

Five Democratic Party members who were successful at the recent Provincial Council Elections, took oaths today before party leader Sarath Fonseka at the DP head office in Kotte. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Wigneswaran sworn-in as NPC CM

Northern Province Chief Minister C. V. Wigneswaran is being greeted by President Mahinda Rajapaksa just after his swearing in at Temple Trees. Pic presidential media

Vintage autos

The Vintage Car Owners’ Club Sri Lanka (VCOC) today held its fifth annual Vintage Car Rally to celebrate the World Elders’ and Children’s Day that fell on October 1. Pic by Kushan Pathiraja

CFW in Galle

The second edition of the HSBC Colombo Fashion Week Resort Wear Show commenced on Saturday at the Jetwing Lighthouse Hotel in Galle to promote the talents of local designers, local industries as well as promote Galle as a tourist destination and a fashion hub of South Asia. Pix by Manoj Ratnayeka and Nisal Baduge

Video: UNP supporters clash in Matara

Tense situation was reported in Matara when a group of UNP supporters staged a protest march against UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe and clashed with another group, who also staged a march in support of him. Pix by Krishan Jeewaka Jayaruk

Kelaniya Campus Students’ protest

The Students’ Union of the Kelaniya University today attempted to march from the Kelaniya University to the Presidential Secretariat regarding issues such as hostel facilities and student suppression by campus administration. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Children’s Park in Kalapaluwawa

A children’s park was opened recently in Sri Siddhartha Maha Vidyalaya premises at Kalapaluwawa, under the patronage of Housing and Engineering Services Minister Wimal Weerawansa. Pix by Waruna Wanniaarachchi

Video: No more at Hyde Park Corner

Those occupying unauthorised business premises at Hyde Park Corner (Ibbanwela Junction) were today evicted by the Urban Development Authority (UDA). Pix by Nisal Baduge

Video: Principals want salary anomalies resolved

A school principals’ union protested outside the Education Ministry in Battaramulla, to urge the authorities to resolve their issues including salary anomalies. The protest coincides with tomorrow’s Teachers’ Day. Pix by PradeepPathirana

Pay salary arrears

The National Health Services Union (NHSU) held a protest outside the National Hospital yesterday demanding the authorities pay salary arrears. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Video: Invoking blessings on Army

Army Commander Lt. Gen Rathnayake visited the Devatagaha Mosque in at Lipton Circus to invoke blessings on the army. The Army is celebrating its 64th anniversary this year, Observances invoking blessings on the army are being held at religious places of worship island-wide. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Leaflets to highlight 21 demands

The Trade Unions Coordinating Centre launched a leaflet distribution campaign at the Fort Railway Station to highlight their 21 demands which includes a salary increase for state employees. Pix Nisal Baduge

Video: Fruitful results

A cheerful Dayasiri Jayasekara arriving at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple today just after taking oaths before President Mahinda Rajapaksa, as the North Western Province Chief Minister. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Video: New Chief Ministers

Chief Ministers of North Western and Central Provinces and other Provincial Council Ministers were sworn in at the President’s Secretariat this morning.  Pix by President’s Media

Video: Case against TNA manifesto at SC

The petition filed by the Sri Lanka's Patriotic National Movement appealing to declare the election manifesto of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) contravenes the Constitution was taken up at the Supreme Court today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Teachers demand advance payments

Teachers engaged in 2013 A/L answer script evaluations at Nalanda College held a protest outside Nalanda College over the Examinations Department’s delay to pay their due advance payments. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Celebrating world Children’s day

A ceremony was held today at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital in view of the world Children’s day. New day-care centre for children was opened to nominate the day. First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa participated at the ceremony as the chief guest. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Fire in Nadukarakanda Reserve

Fire swept over about 40 acres in the Nadukarakanda Forest Reserve in Badulla yesterday afternoon. Police said the fire was spreading due to the prevailing drought and that valuable trees and rare species of plants have been affected already. Pix by Palitha Ariyawansa

Video: A helping hand

Army Commander Daya Rathnayake offers a helping hand to a Buddhist monk during a ceremony held today in Anuradhapura. As a part of the Sri Lanka Army's 64th Anniversary celebration, SL soldiers offered 466 flags belonging to army regiments to bless the troops under the patronage of the Army Commander. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Peace walk for health

The Prof. Senaka Bibile Commemorative Association today held a peace walk from Town Hall to Fort urging the authorities to fulfil several demands including a plea to reserve five per cent of the annual Budget for the Health sector. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Al Jazeera interview with MR

The collapse of an earth mound

One person died and two others were rescued after they were buried when an earth mound collapsed on them, this afternoon in Modara, Colombo. Video and Pix by Nisal Baduge ???

Prelate’s remains at Kirivehara

The remains of the Kataragama Kirivehera Chief Sanganayaka Thera Venerable Ruhunu Magampaththuwa Dr. Aluthwewa Soratha is now kept at Kirivehera for public tribute. The funeral is scheduled on Wednesday, October 2. (Pix by Nisal Baduge)

Army's 64th Anniversary at Sri Dalada Maligawa

A series of special religious observances, the precursor coinciding with the forthcoming Sri Lanka Army's 64th anniversary and the Army Day (October 10), for the first time since the inception of the Army in 1949, got underway at the most sacred Sri Dalada Maligawa yesterday. Pix by Army Media

Philippines' first Miss World crown

Miss World 2013 Megan Young of the Philippines smiles after being crowed, in Nusa Dua, Bali resort island September 28, 2013. Miss Philippines Megan Young, 23, was crowned Miss World 2013 on Saturday at a tightly guarded ceremony in Bali, Indonesia, after the contest was plagued by protests from Muslim hardliners and fears that extremist groups could try to disrupt the event. REUTERS