Idul-Fitr prayers in Colombo

Eid prayers in Colombo were held today morning at the Galle Face Green. Seen in the pictures are the devotees engaged in the prayers conducted by Mufty Javed Iqbal. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

President receives blessing from Kathiresan kovil

President Mahinda Rajapaksa received blessing from the chief Kurukkal at the Kathiresan kovil in Anuradhapura.The president made offerings to the “Veil Chariots” of the temple during his visit. Pix by President Media Unit

Vidulka energy exhibition

Minister Champika Ranawaka and G.L. Peiris visited the 3rd ‘Vidulka Energy Exhibition’ today. The exhibition will end tomorrow. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja.

Celebrating Independence

Indonesians all over the world today commemorated the 67th Anniversary of Independence Day. Pictures show Indonesians Nationals living in Sri Lanka celebrating the day at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Medical students protest over grenade attack

A group of medical faculty students today staged a protest opposite the Colombo national hospital in protest over the grenade attack targeting the residence of Dr. Lalantha Ranasinghe. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

IDPs resettle in Mullaitivu

About 342 displaced families who were in Settikulam IDP camp were taken to resettle in Mullaitivu District yesterday. Pix by Romesh Madushanka

I will lead…

Justice Warawewa seems to be making a point to DPF Leader Mano Ganeshan and UNP Leader Ranil Wickramasinghe during a rally held by the Movement to restore the rule of law, at which he was the Chief Guest. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Historic Nallur festival

The annual festival of the famous Nallur Kandaswamy temple was held this morning. The historic festival draws devotees from around the island as well as overseas. Seen here are a large number of devotees taking part in religious ceremonies. Pix by Samantha Perera

Agenda for Women’s Rights

Co-holder of the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize Leymah Gbowee ,documentary film maker Abigail Disney, UNP MP Rosy Senanayake, women’s’ rights activist Visaka Dharmadasa took part in a  press conference held today to announce the launch of an Agenda on Women’s Rights. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Petition to resolve Z score muddle

Children who were affected by the GCE Advanced level Z score today organised a public petition in front of the Fort Railway station urging the authorities to rectify the present Z score muddle and ensure justice to the students. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Tanks in Vanni go dry

More than 75 irrigation tanks in Vanni District have gone completely dry due to the prevailing drought causing much difficulty to the people in the area. Pix by Romesh Madushanka.

IUSF protest

Members of the Inter University Students Federation (IUSF), university students, parents and lecturers staged a protest today at the Viharamahadevi Park against the government to safeguard the free education system that existed in Sri Lanka for decades. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

FSP tells to rectify education mess

The Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) today staged a protest in front of the Fort Railway Station over the existing fiasco in the countries education system. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Video: July strikers protest

July strikers today protested in front of the Fort Railway station over the ill treatment they had received from successive governments. They marched towards the presidential secretariat when the police barricaded are giving rise to a tense situation and the closure of roads. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Video: King Miswathi III visits jewellery exhibition

The King of Swaziland Miswathi III, his queen and a group of delegates today visited the gems and Jewelry Exhibition held at the World Trade Centre (WTC). Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Felicitating brilliance

University students who won medals at the “Olympiad” held in Iran met with the Minister of Higher Education S.B.Dissanayake today. Three students representing the country in Math and Chemistry were felicitated at a simple held at the Ministry of Higher education. (Pix by Nisal Baduge)

Madhu festival

The moments captured at the annual Madhu Festival which was held this morning in Madhu, Mannar. A large number of devotees participated in religious activities at the festival.  Pix by Samantha Perera and Romesh Madushanka

KP visits Puthukudirippu

Former LTTE Chief Arms Procurer Kumaran Pathmanathan is seen here visiting former LTTE Leader V. Prabhakaran’s military operations room in Puthukudirippu with members of the Tamil Diaspora.

IUBF protest

The Inter University Bhikkhu Federation (IUBF) today staged a protest march at the Colombo Railway Fort demanding the government to allocate 6 per cent funds from the budget for the education sector, find a solution to the lecturers issue and speedup university students’ enrollment among other issues. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Video: Traffic congestion

Pictures show the cause of the traffic congestion which was reported from the Havelock Town area due to a caving in of the road. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Video: Another protest by lecturers

University lecturers today launched a protest opposite Nugegoda supermarket urging the government to grant their demands. Pix Samantha Perera

To bestow peace on the world

An exposition of the Vishawa Shanthi Buddha Statue is now being held from 11.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. at the BMICH in Colombo.  This is the largest Buddha statue carved out of a precious stone and is believed to bring peace to the world. The exposition will end on August 19.  Pix by Nisal Baduge

Sea erosion at Kalpitiya

Residents of Ilanthiadiya of Kalpitiya Divisional Secretariat claim that their village is at risk of being washed away due to sea erosion. This is a fishing village of 300 families which is situated close to the Norochcholai coal power plant. Pix by Jude Samantha

King arrives

The King of Swaziland Miswathi III, his queen and a group of delegates arrived in Sri Lanka on a three-day official visit this evening. They were warmly welcomed at the Bandaranaike International Airport by External Affairs Minister G.L Peiris and the Deputy Minister. Pix by Deepa Adikari

CEB workers protest

CEB workers today participated in a protest demanding the rectification of salary anomalies and to put a stop to the privatization of CEB consumer service centers. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Four injured in accident

A car which was heading to Anuradhapura, carrying a family of four, has collided with a Puttalam bound office train at Anawilundawa unprotected railway crossing in Puttalam this morning. Pix by Hiran Priyankara Jayasinghe

A big catch

Due to the prevailing drought in Kurunegala district much of the Devahuwa tank had dried up. The picture shows fishermen in the area catching the fish that had surfaced due to the drying up of the tank. A kilogram of fish was sold at a price between Rs.100-150. Pix by Kanchana Kumara Ariyadasa

International Youth Day

A section of the foreign youth participating in a march organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Skills Development at Independence Square in Colombo this evening to mark International Youth Day. Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Tense situation after Kandy rugby match

A tense situation reported following the Kandy-Navy rugby encounter held in Nittawela this evening which ended in favour of Kandy SC winning 25-20. Security in the area has been tightened due to the tense situation. Pix by Indraratne Balasuriya

SF at Muthiyangana Viharaya

Former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka seen amidst a large crowd at the Badulla Muthiyangana Rajamaha Viharaya after he addressed a public meeting. Parliamentarians Palitha Range Bandara, Palitha Thewarapperuma, and Jayantha Ketagoda also participated in the event.Pix by Athula Bandara