Video: Lion Air Wreckages

Sri Lanka navy yesterday salvaged some parts of the wreckage of the Lion Air passenger aircraft off Iranathivu seas.(Pix by: Romesh Madushanka)

Ill-fated Antonov 24

The salvage operation on wreckage of the Lion Air Antonov 24 plane began today and will continue till tomorrow. The plane crashed into the Iranathivu seas after an LTTE missile attack in 1998. Pix by Romesh Madushanka

Heavy rains again

Several roads in Colombo and the suburbs were flooded as a result of heavy showers this morning.Armour Street is seen under water.  Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Farewell visit

The outgoing Indian High Commissioner Ashok K. Kantha called on the President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees this morning. Pix courtesy presidential media

Duminda in hospital in 2012

Pictures, released by Duminda Silva’s family, of Mr, Silva undergoing treatment at the Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore, on May 19, 2012.

Video: Rogue elephant captured

Wild life officers have captured the rogue elephant that has been roaming at Galapitagala and Gonagala in Ampara.  This elephant is alleged to have killed two villagers and destroyed five houses. The elephant will be released in the Kumana National Park. Pix by Wasantha Chandrapala

Thai Dy PM visits Temple in Kotahena

Thailand’s Deputy Premier and Foreign Affairs Minister Dr. Surapong Tovichakchaikul visited the Dipaduththamarama Thai Raja Maha Viharaya at Kotahena today and exchanged souvenirs with the Temples Chief Incumbent the Ven. Waskaduwe Mahindawansa Thera. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

May Day rallies

May Day rallies were held in various parts of Colombo today. Here are some of the rallies held today.

SLFP May Day Rally at Campbell Park

Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) held its May Day rally at the Campbell Park this evening with the participation of the President Mahinda Rajapaksa as chief guest. The President said that the government had decided not to increase the electricity tariff upto 60 units and that there would be relief for consumers who use upto 180 units. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

NYF Rally at Badulla

National Youth Front (NYF) today held its May Day rally with a massive crowd at Badulla. Parliamentarian Ruwan Wijewardene, UNP General Secretary Tissa Attanayake and several other politicians were participated at the rally. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Karandeniya triple murder case suspects remanded

A father and son allegedly involved in the triple murder at Karandeniya in Kotawela were checked by the Elpitiya Base Hospital JMO Dr.Susantha Lelwala, prior to being produced before the Elpitiya Acting Magistrate Munidasa Halpandeniya. (Janath De Silva)

City on May Day

The Colombo Fort was seen deserted today due to the May Day parades. Police asked the public to refrain from entering Colombo City on May Day due to the May Day rallies held in the city. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

20th death anniversary of R. Premadasa

The 20th death anniversary of the late president Ranasinghe R. Premadasa was commemorated today at the foot of his statue at Keselwatta. The deputy Leader of the United National Party Sajith Premadasa and family members participated at the event. Pix by Indrarathna Balasuriya

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All set for May Day

May Day posters of various political parties and unions that appeared in Colombo and the suburbs were captured on film today. A number of May Day rallies are scheduled to be held in Colombo tomorrow. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

May Day makes no difference

While preparations are underway for tomorrow’s May Day celebrations, workers in Colombo Fort are seen toiling for a living. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

New track…on track

Seen here a freight train moving along the new Madhu Medawachiya railway line which is nearing completion. The railway line was destroyed during the war and is now being reconstructed by the Indian State venture IRCON. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Video: Rs.30mn birth control vials seized

A stock of 30,000 vials containing Depo-Provera (injection used for birth control) valued at Rs. 30 million was seized by the Customs Revenue Task Force today. The contraband was brought illegally from Pakistan and hidden under a stock of potato containers. The raid was conducted by the Director of Customs Mali Piyasena. Video and Pix by Kushan Pathiraja ???

Getting ready for the red day

May Day celebrations of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) will be held at the BRC Grounds, Thimbirigasyaya on May 1st. Picture shows the supporters arranging the stage for the day. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Justice- seen to be done?

A senior police officer is seen saluting a smiling UPFA parliamentarian Duminda Silva soon after he returned home after he was granted bail. He is a suspect in the Mulleriyawa shooting, in which Lakshman Bharatha Premachandra and three others were killed. Pic by Gayan Amarasekara

Cartoon of the day

Video: Trade unions vow token strike on May 21

The Coordination Committee for Trade Union Alliance (CCTUA) said it would give the government time till May 20 before resorting to union action. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Video: ‘Hate has no place in Lanka’

A voluntary movement of concerned Sri Lankans held a Rally for Unity to celebrate Diversity this morning in Colombo while expressing concern over the ‘spate of hate speech’ and ‘marginalization of minority communities’ in Sri Lanka. The event was titled ‘Hate Has No Place in Sri Lanka’. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Ranil in Vavuniya

Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe visiting shops in Vavuniya to distribute party membership cards. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Video: Duminda all smiles

MP Duminda Silva is seen smiling when he left the Navaloka Hospital this morning. A massive crowd that had gathered outside the Hospital to welcome him was seen shouting slogans. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Another anti-hike protest in Seeduwa

A man is seen carrying a flaming torch at a protest organized by the UNP in Seeduwa this evening against the electricity tariff hike. Pic by Pradeep Pathirana

Ex-LTTEers in Parliament

An ex-LTTE cardre is seen enjoying his visit to Parliament today.  Some 375 rehabilitated LTTEers visited parliament as a part of the North-South Friendship Tour programme.

Duminda’s bail application signed

Duminda Silva’s lawyers are seen leaving the Nawaloka Hospital after signing his Bail application today. He was granted Rs 50,000 cash bail with two sureties for Rs 500,000 each by the Colombo High Court on Tuesday. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Tense situation

The protesters are seen outside the Moratuwa Municipal Council attempting to prevent Mr. Pushpakumara from attending the Council meeting.  Pix by Pinsiri Perera, Rekha Tharangani and Suranjith Perera