Video: The defrauded demand justice

Defrauded depositors of CIFL staged a protest march from the New Town hall to the Lipton circus this afternoon demanding that they be paid immediately. Pix by Nisal Baduge ???

CJ 43 leaves court

A smiling Ousted Chief Justice together with her son, daughter and lawyers leaves court after the case against her was postponed to February next year. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Benz pagent at Nelum Pokuna

The Mercedes-Benz Pageant 2013, organized by the Mercedes Benz Club was held on Sunday (15) at the Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapakse Theatre. This was an exclusive informal family gathering for all Mercedes-Benz owners and their families. Pix py Kushan Pathiraja

Video: Thousands throng Book Fair

Thousands of people thronged the BMICH to attend the Colombo International Book Fair that began yesterday. It will continue till September 22. Pix by Nisal Baduge

MR with KP

President Mahinda Rajapaksa met former LTTE chief arms procurer Kumaran Pathmanathan (KP) in Kilinochchi yesterday, when the President visited the Sencholai children’s home located in the former rebel town. Pix by Sudath Silva

Rain, rain ….

The heavy rains in the Central Province had caused many damages and many people had been inconvenienced.  The Security Forces Headquarters (Central) had deployed troops in relief activities. Pix by Army Media 

Yal Devi service resumed

President Mahinda Rajapaksa inaugurated the 'Yal Devi' railway service at Omanthai this morning. Rail services on the north-bound route resumed after 23 years. Pix courtesy President’s Media  

Video: Getting ready for the book fair 2013

Preparations being made for the Colombo International Book fair to be launched tomorrow (14) at the BMICH. Pix by Nisal Baduge

TNT explosives found after 17 years

100 kilograms of TNT explosives were found today in a lorry which was seized by the Kotahena Police way back in 1996. The explosives were discovered when some boxes fell off the truck while it was being moved to another location. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Army buys paddy

The 3rd Regiment of Sri Lanka Army began purchasing paddy for consumption directly from the farmers in the Ampara District today. The Regiment would purchase 35,000 kilos a day at a price of Rs. 35 a kilo. The programme was inaugurated today with the participation of Brigadier Haren Perera. Pix by Wasantha Chandrapala

Video: TNA manifesto irks Ravana Balaya’

The ‘Ravana Balaya’ organisation today handed over a petition to the Election Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya at the Elections Secretariat in protest over theTamil National Alliance (TNA).  ‘Ravana Balaya’ said the TNA manifesto was a threat to the ethnic harmony in the country. Pix by Nisal Baduge ???

Thick fog over Beragala and Haggala

A thick fog had enveloped Beragala along the Badulla – Colombo road and Haggala along the Weligama-Nuwara Eliya road in the morning and in the evening. Drivers have been warned by police to be cautious for possible dangers. Pix by Rathnam Kogulan

Raid to check hygiene

Public Health Inspectors together with officials of the Ministry of Health raided food shops in Fort, and inspected mineral water bottles, cleanliness and other aspects. The officials took into custody erring shop owners who will be charged shortly. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Video: Dependents want full entitlement

The dependents of Policemen killed in the line of duty held a protest march today demanding the payment of their full entitlement. They said the government was only paying half of the entitlement. The government had earlier stopped making any payments in full saying Policemen killed in action do not fall within the ambit of “Ranaviru”. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana ???

NLDB promotes sale of fresh milk

The National Livestock Development Board (NLDB) today launched the distribution of its milk products in the Colombo District in view of the need to consume fresh cows’ milk. Pix by Pradeep Pahirana ???

Sumithrayo to observe WSPD

World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is an awareness day which is observed on September 10 every year was organised in Sri Lanka by the Sri Lanka Sumithrayo (SLS). Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

IIFE exhibition at Galadari

The India International Fabric Expo (IIFE) for 2013 was commenced at the Galadari Hotel today. Minister of Economic Development Basil Rajapakse was the Chief Guest at the event. The exhibition will end on the 10th Of September. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Towards a future of peace

107 rehabilitated former LTTE cadres were released from their respective rehabilitation centres at a ceremony held today.75 former carders who were rehabilitated at the Welikanda rehabilitation camp, and 35 former carders rehabilitated at the Puththotam camp in Vavuniya were among those who were released after completion of their programmes. Pix by Wanni Romesh Madusanka

Warm welcome in N’ Eliya

President Mahinda Rajapaksa and Parliamentarian P. Digambaran being welcomed at the mass rally held yesterday at the Dunbar Grounds in Hatton, in view of the   forthcoming elections for the Nuwara Eliya  District of the Central Province. President’s Media

Colombo Motor Show 2013

Colombo Motor Show 2013 which kicked off on September 6 is to be concluded today at the Srimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre. The show was organized by Asia Exhibition & Conventions (Pvt) Ltd for the 6th consecutive year. Not only a wide range of new and vintage vehicles, but also motor spare parts were also exhibited during the event. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Video: UNP's 67th anniversary

The 67th anniversary of the UNP marked today at its headquarters ‘Sirikotha’ in Pitakotte under the patronage of Party Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

“Colombo Motor Show 2013”

The most exclusive and highly focused motor exhibition of the year “Colombo Motor Show 2013” began today at the BMICH. It will be held from 10.00 am to 10.00 pm each day and end on Sunday (08). Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Campaign Intensifying

With the Northern Provincial Council elections drawing near and the campaign intensifying with the postal voting due to take place next week, supporters of political parties seen distributing hand bills in the Kilinochchi town. Pix by Samantha Perera

Tiles turn into fags

Customs officers today seized a haul of foreign cigarettes, believed to be worth around Rs. 9.2 million, illegally imported to the country as ceramic tiles. The container, which held the cigarettes was registered under the names of several Sri Lankan migrant workers and was opened on a suspicion by the Central Disposal Unit in Orugodawatta this morning. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Water, water

People in Mullaitivu, Kilinochchi and Vavuniya Districts are facing difficulty in finding drinking water these days due to the drying up of wells in the area. Most people in these areas are suffering from kidney disease as well. Pix by Romesh Madushanka

Testimony of faith at Nallur

The Annual Ther (Chariot) Festival of Nallur Sri Kandaswamy Temple was celebrated today in grand style. Following the Vasantha Mandapa Poojas conducted at 5 a.m. the deities of Sri Murugan with His consorts Valli and Deivayanai were paraded. Thousands of devotees, from all over the Island, as well as from foreign countries took part in the festival this year.  Pix by S.K. Prasath

Video: Shout against private universities

Aesthetic University Students held a demonstration today calling for abolishment of the gazette notice authorizing the setting up of private universities in the country. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Third defence seminar begins

The third defence seminar began today at the Galadari Hotel under the patronage of Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa. More than 170 military personnel and foreign dignitaries from 53 countries are attending the seminar. It will end on Thursday. Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana

SLFP Annual Convention

The 62nd Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Annual Convention held today at Maligapitiya in Kurunegala with the participation of President Mahinda Rajapaksa.  Pix courtesy President’s Media

Video: Logos Hope-in Colombo

Logos Hope- World’s largets floating Book ship arrived Colombo harbour. It will be open for public from 30th August-22nd September. The ship has a staff around 400 people from around 45 different Nationalities. It has over 5000 publications under many titles. Pic by Nisal Buduge