'Nawagattegama Kabaraya' captured

A wild elephant known as the “Nawagattegama Kabaraya” that was said to be a great threat to the Nawagattegama village was captured by  wildlife officers after a three-day operation. The elephant aged 35 was due to be released to the Mullaitivu forest. Pix by Hiran Priyankara Jayasinghe.

Prevent TN nuclear mishap effects

A press briefing was held at the Ministry of Power and energy today with the participation of Power and energy minister Patali Champika Ranawaka on the issue 0f Kundankulam and Kalpakkam nuclear power plants in Tamil Nadu. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

An eye opener

The White Cane Safety Day was celebrated today at the auditorium of the Public library with the participation of many partially and fully blind individuals. The event organized by the Sri Lanka Council for Blind handed over donations and white canes to participants. A musical show was also held to mark the  occasion.  Pix by Nisal Baduge

Quintuplets born in Kandy

The three baby girls and two baby boys born to a 29-year old mother in Kandy this morning. (Pix by Shane Senavirathne)

From the edge of space

This picture provided by www.redbullcontentpool.com shows pilot Felix Baumgartner of Austria jumping out of the capsule during the final manned flight for Red Bull Stratos on October 14, 2012. The Austrian daredevil became the first man to break the sound barrier in a record-shattering freefall jump from the edge of space, organizers said. AFP

Hospital staff sing and dance

Doctors , nurses and staff of the OPD section of the Lady Ridgeway Hospital in Borella took part in a musical programme for the first time in a bid to enhance good working relationships among them. Dr. Udeni Gunawardana and the hospital staff organized the event under the supervision of Hospital Director Dr. Ratnasiri Hewage. Pix Nisal Baduge

Drought ends

Heavy rains had ended the months-long drought that affected several areas including the North Central Province. A cyclist is seen braving the rains in the Vavuniya district yesterday, after eight months of dry weather. Pix by Romesh Madusanka-Wanni

Big harvest of Fish

Picture shows fishermen in Chilaw at the fish market along with their bumper catch. The fishermen opined that during the current high-tied season (Warakan), the fish harvest was much bigger than the previous season. Pic by Augustin Fernando

Hotel damaged by grenade attack

A grenade attack on a hotel located in Anamaduwa last night incurred damages over Rs. 600,000. The hotel was due to be the venue for a meeting of UNP provincial council members today. The picture shows the damage caused to the hotel. Pix by Hiran Priyankara 

About the demands that were not met

The Federation of University Teachers’ Associations (FUTA) held a news conference at the Open University in Colombo today to explain its stance on the trade union action. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Seminar on traditional agriculture

Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) MP Ven. Athuraliye Rathana thera at a seminar held today in Colombo to inform the public of the importance of traditional agricultural practices health and nutrition. (Pix by Nisal Baduge)

Free Women protest in Fort

Free Women organization today held a protest in front of the Fort Railway Station protesting against the attack on the Judicial Services Commission (JSC) secretary Manjula Thilakaratne and the attack on the Chairman of Free Women movement Dimuthu Attygalle in Jaffna. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

‘Ath Athuru Sevana’

The Elephant Transit Home owned by the Department of Wild Life Conservation (DWLC) also known as the ‘Ath Athuru Sevana’ is taking care of the baby elephants. Once cared for, they are released to the wilds when they reach a certain age. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Drought leaves more than 500 families in distress

More than 500 families in Punthottam and Sidhambara Puram IDP camps in Vavuniya have faced great difficulty in finding water due to the prevailing drought. Picture shows people waiting for their turn at a water tank to quench their thirst. Pix by Romesh Madushanka

Take concrete steps

Senior lawyer Upul Jayasuriya speaking to the media today said that the Bar Association of Sri Lanka has not taken any meaningful action against the assault of the secretary of the JSC. Jayasuriya speaking on behalf of four lawyers associations urged the BASL to take urgent and concrete action against the assault. Pix by Nisal Baduge.

Briefing the media

Health Minister and the General Secretary of the SLFP Maithripala Sirisena, Ministers Nimal Siripala De Silva, Susil Premajayantha and Dulles Alahapperuma took part in a news briefing at the Mahaweli Center in Colombo today where they welcomed (UNP) leader Ranil Wickremesinghe’s proposal for the appointment of a Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) to inquire into the conflict between the judiciary and the legislature. Pix by Nisal Badug

A gathering for a cause?

The17th anniversary of the national railway union was held today at the UNP headquarters- Sirikotha. UNP leader Ranil Wickremasinghe and Deputy Leader Sajith Premadasa together with a host of other parliamentarians were present at the occasion. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Celebrating the Army

Celebrations were held today in commemoration of the 63rd Army Day at the CR& FC grounds in Longden place this morning. A guard of honour was held with the participation of all regiments of the Army. Pix by Indrarathne Balasuriya

Celebrating the “Mind”

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) staged a march from Angoda this morning, in lieu of the world Mental Health day, in order to socially integrate patients and shift societal attitude towards them. Pictured here are staffers of the NIMH participating in the march. Pix by SWACP

A resolve to work

Magistrates and District Judges who participated in a special general assembly of the Judicial Services Association (JSC) are seen here leaving the Colombo District Court. During this general assembly Judicial Services Association decided to commence court proceeding from tomorrow onwards. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Against the attack

The Lawyers attached to the Colombo Chief Magistrate Court and the judicial staff today staged a protest in front of the Chief Magistrate court condemned the attack on JSC Secretary Manjula Thilakarathne. Protest March began from the Chief Magistrate premises towards the R. Premadasa statue roundabout at Hulftsdorp street Colombo. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Lawyers protest at Kegalle

Lawyers of the Kegalle courts today staged a protest in front of the Kegalle Central Market against the assault of Judicial Service Commission Secretary (JSC) Manjula Tilakaratne. Pix by Rohan Kumara

Principals enlisted as Brevet Colonels

A total of thirty class one school principals were enlisted as Brevet Colonels by Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa. The principals underwent a thorough cadet and leadership training conducted by the National Cadet Corps. The ceremony was held at the Ministry of Defence today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

JVP against JSC secretary attack

The Janatha Vimukthi Peremuna (JVP) today staged a protest in front of the Fort railway station against the assault of Judicial Service Commission Secretary (JSC) Manjula Tilakaratne.  Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Video: Lawyers’ protest

Lawyers staged a protest outside the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today over the assault on Judicial Service Commission (JSC) Secretary Manjula Tilakaratne. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Houses in Mirissa attacked

At least 800 people including several fishermen gathered outside the Coastal Guard Camp to urge its personnel to arrest those responsible for the attack on more than ten houses including a funeral house in Mirissa after the World T20 Would Cup Finals.  Pix by Krishan J. Jayaruk

Celebrating the victory

West Indies cricketers celebrate after their victory in the ICC Twenty20 Cricket World Cup's final match between Sri Lanka and West Indies at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo on October. AFP

Good Luck...

Today the mighty Lions will take on the unpredictable Windies in a battle between mastery, art and flair. Join us in wishing the Lions the very best in becoming T20 world champions.

The Cup...

Sri Lanka's captain Mahela Jayawardene and West Indies captain Sammy pose with the International Cricket Council Twenty20 World Cup trophy ahead of their final match in Colombo. (Reuters)

Good bye Sri Lanka...

Sri Lanka today donated two young female elephants to the Prague zoo. They were flown to the Czech Republic by an Sri Lanka Air Force plane this afternoon. Picture shows one of the young elephants just before leaving the country at the Bandaranaike International Air Port, Katunayake. Pics by Deepa Adikari-Airport