Against western conspiracies

A public lecture on western conspiracies and on how the country can face them was organized by the Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) in Colombo today. A large number of people including monks, artists and professionals attended it.  Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

'Happy Holi'

The colourful festival of Holi is usually celebrated in late-February or early-March has an ancient origin and celebrates the triumph of 'good' over 'bad'. The colorful festival bridges the social gap and renews sweet relationships. On this day, people hug and wish each other 'Happy Holi'. Pic by Manoj Ratnayake

Royal-Thomian encounter ends in draw

The 133rd Battle of the Blues cricket encounter between Royal College and S. Thomas College ended in a draw at SSC grounds this evening. Pix by Shantha Rathnayake

Royal declare on 413/9

Royal declared their first innings on 413/9, with a lead of 88 runs, on the second day of the 133rd Battle of the Blues encounter a short while ago. For Royal Kumarasiri top scored with 127. The Thomians are due to start their second innings. Tomorrow is the third and final day of the match. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

UK Education fair

The 19th annual UK education exhibition organized by the British Council, Colombo opened today at the Hotel Hilton, Colombo with the participation of more than 50 exhibitors from UK. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Against the cost of living

The Eksath Lak Vanitha Peramuna, today organized a protest at the Pitakotte junction urging the government to take measures take initiatives to bring down the cost of living, reduce petrol prices and the immediate stop to corruption. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Women’s woes

The Women for Rights organization marked International Women’s Day today by staging a protest in Town Hall urging authorities to immediately give the social insurance allowance to war widows. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

UNP celebrates International Women’s Day

To mark International Women’s Day a ceremony was organised by the United National Party Women Organisation today under the patronage of the leader of opposition and the party leader Ranil Wickremasinghe at the party Head quarters – Sirikotha. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

CB series final

Tillakaratne Dilshan of Sri Lanka is congratulated by wicket keeper Kumar Sangakkara and teammates for the run out of Michael Hussey of Australia during their third match of the international cricket tri-series finals in Adelaide March 8, 2012. Reuters

Movements of a Perahera

The Dasa Paramitha Perahera organized by the Athula Dasanayake Buddhist center Colombo was held today in Borella. For this occasion Leader of the Opposition Ranil Wickramasinghe procession. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Devotees at Gangarama Temple

Buddhist Devotees performing religious activities on the Medin Full Moon Poya day at the Gangaramaya temple this morning. Picture shows world renowned scientist, nuclear physicist and philosopher Prof. Dr. Hans-Peter Dürr taking part in the observances.  Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

" The Geneva drama and the governments eyewash"

A discussion under the theme of " the Geneva drama and the governments eyewash" was held at the Public library auditorium today. The event was organised by the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna, its secretary Tilvin Silva gave the main lecture. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

In support of MR

A demonstration was held at the Galle face in the vicinity of the US embassy against the US led resolution at the UNHCR. The protestors burned an effigy of US President Barack Obama during the protest. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Off the bowling

Tillakaratne Dilshan plays a shot off the bowling of Brett Lee of Australia during the second final of the one-day international cricket tri-series tournament in Adelaide March 6, 2012. REUTERS

After scoring their centuries

Australian batsman David Warner and teammate Michael Clarke congratulate each other after scoring their centuries against Sri Lanka during the second international one-day cricket final in Brisbane, on March 6, 2012.  Australia leads the best of three series 1-0. AFP

Run out

Sri Lanka's Farveez Maharoof  celebrates with teammates the run out of Shane Watson of Australia during the second final of the international cricket tri-series tournament in Adelaide March 6, 2012. REUTERS

Against the police on a Bo Tree

A thirty two year old man protested against the Police on top of historical Bo Tree in the Mathara town. Pictures show scenes at the protest. Pix by Krishan Jeewaka jayaruk

ICT training school inaugurated

An ICT training school was declared open today by the secretary to the President Lalith Weerathunge. The ICT Training school situated  in Union Place Colombo is administered by the Ministry of Higher Education together with other related ministries and a prominent telecommunications agent in the country. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Australia draw first blood

The Australian team celebrates after dismissing Sri Lanka's Lasith Malinga to give Australia victory in the first international one-day cricket final at the Gabba in Brisbane, on March 4, 2012. AFP

Dog Show 2012

The Kennel Club of Sri Lanka organized a Dog show at the Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo today. Large number of dog owners participated in a number of event organized.  Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

The St.Anthony's feast in Katchchathivu

The Kachchathivu feast took place today in the Island of Kachchathivu north of Sri Lanka.India ceded Kachchativu Island to Sri Lanka in 1974 based on the Indo-Lanka Maritime Boundary Agreement. A part of pilgrims are from India. Devotees from the Delft, Kayts and Jaffna visit Kachchativu for the annual festival. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Pfeiffer stuns Colombo

Champion stunt rider Chris Pfeiffer performed in front of a large Colombo audience at the Nelumpokuna Mawatha this evening. This is Pfeiffers second visit to the Island having visited the country in 2009.Pfeiffer is a 4-times Stunt riding World Champion in 2003, 2007, 2008, 2009. Pix by Indraratne Balasuriya

The 'Dog show'

The 'Dog show' organized by the Ceylon Kennel club will be held today and tomorrow at the Viharamahadevi Grounds. Pictures show a few moments of the show. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Sri Lanka snatch victory

Sri Lanka snatched an unlikely nine-run victory against Australia today in their final group game of the Commonwealth Bank tri-angular series also involving India, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Seen here are pictures from today’s game. Pictures from Reuters

Against the resolution

The Muslim community held a march today after Jumma prayers from the Dewatagaha Mosque to the UN headquarters in Colombo today. Pictured here is a section of the crowd demanding the UN to stop its proposed resolution against Sri Lanka. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Students against govt. suppression

Students of the Jayawardenapura Universty held a protest at the University premises urging the government to stop assaulting students. Pictured here is a section of the demonstrators. Pix by NIsal Baduge

National Healthcare exhibition begins

The National Healthcare exhibition was declared open by First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa at the BMICH today. Governor of the Western Province Alavi Moulana, Senior Minister A.H.M Fowzie and a host of other dignitaries were present at the opening. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Against removing unauthorized structures

Residents in Maligawatte protested against the removal of unauthorized buildings in the area this morning. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Going Green

Mayor of Colombo A.J.M Muzzamil was present at the opening ceremony of the Isipathana College Eco-Plot. The project was initiated by the Principal A.C. Perera, School Prefects, the Old Boys Union, the Rugby team and the Agricultural Society of the school. The projects will be carried out in the vicinity of the school. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Students protest

Students protest against cuts in education in central Madrid February 29, 2012. They are also demonstrating against last week's police brutality during a student protest in Valencia. REUTERS