Unbeaten 115...

Tillakaratne Dilshan's unbeaten 115 set up Sri Lanka's eight-wicket win in the fourth ODI against South Africa in Pallekele-AFP and AP

Give us clean drinking water

Galoluwa Vihara Chief Incumbent the Venerable Siridhamma Thera and several villagers staged a sathyagraha urging that clean drinking water be provided to residents of Rathupaswala where the water is said to be contaminated with acid. Pix by Deepa Adikari

Eye check up for journalists

The National Eye Hospital organized the “Thewani Esata Suwaya Sadamu” special programme for journalists and family is being held at the National Eye Hospital. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Video: Promoting multi-religious harmony

IGP N. K. Illangakoon is seen talking to some Muslim ladies at a Ramazan Ifthar programme held at the auditorium of the DIG Colombo Office this evening, organized by the Police Buddhist and Religious Affairs Society, with the objective of promoting multi-religious and racial amity. Pic by Pradeep Pathirana

Hotel Show 2013

South Asia’s largest hospitality exhibition, “Hotel Show 2013” which showcases hotel supplies and services began today at the BMICH. It will end on Sunday. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Arugam Bay Surf Classic gets underway

The 3rd Arugam Bay Surf Classic got underway on the shores of Arugam Bay today. This event was organised by Arugam Bay Beachwear in association with the Arugam Bay Surf Club. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Video: Saluting the heroes

Gallantry Awards were presented to soldiers of Sri Lanka Army at a ceremony held at the Panagoda army camp today. The Chief Guest of the ceremony was Army Commander Gen. Jagath Jayasuriya who presented awards to soldiers disabled during the war and families of soldiers who died during the 30 year long conflict. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

The beauty of the ‘wild’ in Kumana

There is a remarkable increase in local and foreign tourist arrivals in the Kumana National Park after it was reopened after the war. The museum located in the park is also opened for visitors. Kumana is a bird sanctuary and had been closed for years because of the war. Pix by Wasantha Chandrapala

They are now my friends

Dayasiri Jayasekara, who was a vociferous critic of Minister Rohitha Abeygunawardena and MP Duminda Silva, is seen in their company soon after today’s news conference held at the parliamentary complex. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana ???

Video: Method for resolving the national question

The JVP today launched a book consisting of a method of resolving the national question. JVP leader Somawansa Amarasinghe, JVP parliamentarian Vijitha Herath, members and supporters of the JVP were present at the launch. ???Pix by Praddep Pathirana

Common ATM Switch

LankaClear (Pvt) Ltd., the national payment infrastructure provider, launched the Common ATM Switch (CAS) under the Brand Name “LankaPay” today at a glittering launch ceremony held at Water’s Edge, Battaramulla. The first transactions of the switch were carried out by Mr Ajith Nivard Cabraal, Governor of Central Bank and Mr Ananda Silva, Deputy Governor of Central Bank on two ATMs of Bank of Ceylon and People’s Bank at t

Brotherhood Day: Unity in diversity

The Sri Lanka Socialist Youth Union organised a campaign in Fort today to mark ‘The Brotherhood Day’. The union distributed leaflets explaining the need for unity in diversity among all communities in Sri Lanka. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Houses, vehicles damaged by falling trees

The gale force winds that prevailed in most parts of Colombo this morning had uprooted several trees, which damaged houses and vehicles in the vicinity. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel and Kushan Pathiraja

‘Esala Pahan Pooja’

The Annual ‘Esala Pahan Pooja’ was held today at the Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo to invoke blessings on the people. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.

On bended knees

Parliamentarian Duminda Silva is seen greeting President Mahinda Rajapaksa in front of Temple Trees today during the Esala Perahera organised by the Education Ministry.  JHU provincial councillor Udaya Gammanpila is seated next to the President. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Devotees at Kelaniya

Esala Full Moon Poya Day is significant for Buddhists in Sri Lanka. It was on a day such as this that the Lord Buddha preached his first Dhamma sermon - the 'Dhamma Chakka Pavattana Sutta'. Devotees are seen at the Kelaniya temple taking part in religious observances. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Video: MR declares open the Rambukkan-Oya

President Mahinda Rajapakse declared opened the Rambukkan-Oya Multipurpose Irrigation Scheme yesterday. The irrigation project is completed at a cost of 39.7 billion rupees benefiting 4,500 families directly.Pix by Wasantha Chandrapala

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Kumar Sangakkara punches one down the ground during the Sri Lanka v South Africa, 1st ODI, in Colombo today-AFP

‘Cricket lovely cricket’ back in the island

South African cricket team captain AB de Villiers and Sri Lankan cricket team captain Angelo Mathews holds the series' trophy during a press conference in Colombo on today. South Africa and Sri Lanka will play five ODIs and three Twenty20s in Sri Lanka between July 20 and August 6. Pic by Pradeep Pathirana

A donation for the future

Two fire trucks were donated to the Sri Lanka Army by Ichinomiya Lions Club and Toji family in Japan today. An ambulance was also donated at the event. Army Commander General Jagath Jayasuriya and Army Chief of Staff Major General Daya Ratnayake were present at the event which was held at the Army Headquarters. Pix by Kithsiri de Mell

Handicraft 2013

Western Provincial Councillor Udaya Gammanpila and senior minister AHM Fowzie attended the inauguration of the 2013 Handicraft exhibition which began today at the Public Library. The exhibition will end on July 21. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Video: UNP leaders visit IUSF convener

UNP parliamentarian and president of National Youth Front Ruwan Wijewardana and parliamentarian Mangala Samaraweera today visited IUSF convener Sanjeewa Bandara at New Magazine Prison at Welikada. He was remanded for violating bail conditions. Pix by Jayamal Chandrasiri ???

‘Till death do us part’

Sri Lankan Captain Angelo Mathews took the hand of his new wife Heshani Silva at a simple ceremony held yesterday at the St. Mary’s Church Bambalapitiya. Daily Mirror Online wishes Angelo and Heshani a happy wedded life filled with happiness. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Protest demo to release IUSF convener

The Inter University Students Federation (IUSF) held a protest demonstration outside the Fort Railway Station today demanding the release of its convener Sanjeewa Bandara who was remanded for violating bail conditions. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Video: Sirikotha attackers tender apology

Some of the party members who were accused of attacking the UNP headquarters Sirikotha met UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe today and tendered an apology for their misconduct. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Video: Vasu in protest over diluting 13A

National Languages and Social Integration Minister Vasudeva Nanayakkara seen at a demonstration organised by the Socialist People’s Front calling on the Government to desist from diluting the 13th Amendment to the Constitution. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana ???

Shout by nurses

The Government Nursing Officers Association (GNOA) held a protest march from Colombo National Hospital to the Health Ministry today urging the authorities to resolve their concerns. Pix Nisal Baduge

Video: Protest against flying fish

Disabled soldiers demonstrate outside the French Embassy in Colombo today. Surakimu Lanka activists were protesting against the screening of a local film set during the separatist war, at a French film festival last week which the defense ministry said was an “insult to the soldiers.” Pix by Pradeep Pathirana ???

Anacondas in Dehiwela

The pair of Anacondas in the Dehiwala zoo today delivered a brood of 31 offsprings. Director of the Dehiwala Zoo Anura De Silva said it was the forth delivery of the pair. Pix by K. Pinsiri Perera and M.S.Perera

Ex-CJ’s lawyers seek ruling on initial objections

Lawyers appearing for Chief Justice 43 Dr. Shirani Bandaranayake yesterday sought a ruling on the preliminary objections filed previously alleging that two of the three Commissioners were biased. They also called for a comprehensive investigation into an article published in a State-owned newspaper last week which had allegedly foretold the outcome of the ongoing inquiry. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana