Pointing fingers

Students of the Peradeniya Maha Shishya Sangamaya are seen here blocked by policemen when the students staged a protest in front of the University Grants Commission (UGC) today, requesting that a Management faculty be set up for the Peradeniya University. Pic by Kushan Pathiraja

Mr. Psychic!

Minister Wimal Weerawansa seems to be in a supernatural world before making a statement to the media in Colombo today. Pic by Kushan Pathiraja

Making a point

UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe is seen here making a point during a press briefing in Colombo today. Pic by Samantha Perera

Don’t cry

UN Country Representative Neil Buhne is seen here seemingly attempting to console a child during a UN delegation visit to Trincomalee today. Pic by Amadoru Amarageeva

Is it ripe?

Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa is seen here inspecting a bunch of mangoes during a ceremony to distribute seed paddy among farmers in Killinochchi. Pix By Chaminda Hittatiay

No war

Despite the human-elephant conflict, when in need man is there to help the beast. This picture shows villagers attempting to help an elephant stuck in mud in an area in Puttalam today. Pic by Hiran Priyankara Jayasinghe

Hero turned zero

The man who tried to be a hero by getting on top of a metal post yesterday to press for his demands ended up in remand today after being charged in Court for disturbing the peace. The man is seen here being escorted out of Court today. Pic by Kushan Pathiraja

The A-Team

Government members Dallus Alahaperuma, Wimal Weerawansa and Alavi Maulana are seen here making their way out of the Supreme Court premises today following a hearing involving former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka. Pic by Nisal Baduge

Beast tied down

A rogue elephant which had created chaos in several areas including Sharvastipura was captured by Wildlife Officers during a raid that lasted five days. The jumbo is seen here tied down after being captured. Pic by Athula Bandara

Time to score

President Mahinda Rajapakse’s son and MP Namal Rajapakse is seen here enjoying a game of volleyball with school children in Killinochchi when he visited the area.

No more

The metal structure which was used by a man to climb up and stage a protest yesterday was removed late last night after it stood there since the Presidential Elections in January. The structure had a massive cut-out of President Mahinda Rajapaksa during the polls. The authorities are seen here removing the structure. Pic by Waruna Wanniarachi

Drama ends

An official is seen here speaking to the man who staged a protest on top of a hoarding structure at Horton Place after he was removed by the Fire Brigade this evening. Pic by Waruna Wanniarachchi

In Court

Former Sri Lankan Army chief Sarath Fonseka made his first appearance at the Supreme Court today.  MP Fonseka is seen here greeting supporters after the Supreme Court proceedings. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Negotiating

UNP leader Ranil Wickramasinghe is seen here seemingly in a heated discussion with UNP MP Dayasiri Jayasekera following a meeting today. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Hear my plea!

A policeman looks on while the authorities try to negotiate with an unidentified man who is threatening to commit suicide by jumping off a hoarding in Horton Place. Pics By Waruna Wanniarachchi

Taking aim

Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapakse tries out a bow and arrow on an investigative visit to th Ullagalla Resort at Thirappane, the first massive tourist resort project to come up after the war at a cost of Rs. 700 million. The resort is in line with agro-eco tourism that promotes Sinhalese culture

On a mission

The Inter University Students Federation President Udul Premaratne and few other members are seen here arriving at the BMICH today to get a date fixed for them to testify at the commission appointed to look into the death of Ruhunu University student Susantha Bandara. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Listen now !

The UNP Lawyers Association today warned that the UNP party reforms should be implemented promptly or an uprising in the party would occur. The picture shows a member o the UNP Lawyers Association making a point during the media briefing. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

A mother’s plea

A mother from Welegoda in Matara launched a fast-unto-death at the main entrance of the Sujatha Balika Vidyalaya urging the authorities to admit her daughter to the school. She told reporters that her child had been left without a school for more than nine months and pointed out that the distance from her home to the school was only 300 meters. Pix by Krishan Jeewaka Jayaruk

A time for prayer

A Hindu festival of the Bambalapitiya Srimanikavinayagar Temple was held this morning. Picture shows a Hindu devotee worshiping at the Temple as the Temple chariot prepares to take to the streets. Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Howzat!

A day-night cricket match was held in the north and north central provinces for the first time after the defeat of the LTTE. 64 teams participated in the matches and the cricketers included Sinhalese, Tamil and Muslims. Pics By Romesh Madushanka

Crash, boom, bang

An official is seen here trying to assist a Go-Cart driver after he crashed during the F1 promo race last evening at the Speed Drome in Battaramulla organized by EFM Radio. The winners were given air tickets to watch the F1 race in Singapore. Pic by Waruna Waniarachchi

Paying homage

Hindu priests are seen here paying homage to Lord Murugan at the annual vale procession organized by the Sri Shiva Subramaniam Swami Kovil in Slave Island.  Pic Kithsiri de Mel

Lightening speed

Ashan Silva maintained his lead amrc mcl aren formula championship when he secured a win and a second place in the second round of the four round championship held at pannala this evening. Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshana

What's for lunch?

Inmates at Prisons Island wide were granted special permission to interact with their relatives during meal times to mark Prison’s Welfare day. Pic by Kushan Pathiraja and Amadoru Amarjeeva

How’s business

Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa and Minster Wimal Weeravansa are seen here talking to a vegetable vendor, when they inspected a site for the construction of a trade complex for pavement hawkers in Nugegoda today. Pix By Chaminda Hittatiya

Tribute to the Pop King!

Local singing star, Dushyanth Weeraman is seen here performing at a Michael Jackson tribute concert held at Taj Samudra Hotel last night. Pic by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Tribute in Lights

The “Tribute in Lights” illuminates the sky over lower Manhattan on the ninth anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center in New York.  REUTERS  

Power

Vitali Mikheev of Ukraine attempts to lift a 300kg (662 lb) tray with tires during the “Minsk Open Cup” weightlifting competition in Minsk, September 11, 2010.  REUTERS

Some tea..

The Embassy of Japan and the Japanese Teacher’s Association of Sri Lanka has organized a Japanese Cultural Exhibition on the 11th and 12th of September. The picture shows a traditional tea ceremony being performed at the first day of the exhibition.  Pix by Indaratna Balasuriya