Civil administration continues

The establishment of civil administration in former LTTE controlled areas in the North continued today with another police station being opened in the area by Police Chief IGP Mahinda Balasuriya. Pic by Romesh Madushanka

Tsunami aftermath

  A view of debris on the coast, close to the epicenter of an earthquake that generated waves flooding many towns to the north and south, in Pelluhue February 28, 2010. Chilean rescuers used shovels and sledgehammers Sunday to find survivors of a huge earthquake in Chile that unleashed a Pacific tsunami and triggered looting by desperate and hungry residents. REUTERS

Wilpattu reopened to the public

The Wilpattu National Park was re-opened to the public yesterday after 25 years. The park was closed due to the security situation which prevailed in the country during the war. Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka can be seen here at the opening ceremony. Pix by Varuna Vanniarachi

Preparations for tonight

Tonight is the final night of the annual perahera (pageant) of the Gangarama Buddhist Temple in Colombo. An elephant can be seen here being given a thorough wash before the final preparations for the pageant take place. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Offerings for Lord Buddha

Today is Madin Full moon Poya day; a devotee can be seen here offering flowers at the Gangarama temple this morning while taking part in religious observances. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Sri Lankan culture

Day one of the annual perahera (pageant) of the Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple in Colombo was held this evening amidst a large crowd including foreign tourists and VIPs. Picture shows a cultural display at the pageant. Pic by Waruna Vanniarachchi

An expression of love

A Muslim woman attends a mass prayer at Silang Monas Park to celebrate the Prophet Muhammad's birthday called Maulid Nabi in Jakarta. Muslim Indonesians along with thousands of Muslim people around the world celebrated Maulid Nabi expressing their love and devotion for the last prophet. - AFP

Global warming?

Photo shows the Mertz Glacier, a 160-kilometer spit of floating ice protruding into the Southern Ocean from East Antarctica. Researchers have said that the iceberg the size of Luxembourg - or some 2550 square kilometres (985 square miles) in size - knocked loose from the Antarctic continent earlier this month

In the eyes of a child

President Mahinda Rajapaksa participated in his son Namal Rajapaksa’s election campaign in Tangalle today. The President is seen here greeting a child during the event.  Pic by Nalin Hewapathirana

Nominations from the DNA

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Blessings for the elections

UPFA candidates who handed over there nominations for the upcoming General Elections in the Colombo District are seen here engaged in religious observances at Gangarama temple this afternoon.Pic by Nisal Baduge

UNP hand over nominations

The United National Party handed over its nominations in Gampaha today. Seen here are UNP members Karu Jayasuriya, John Amaratunga and Ruwan Wijeyawardene. Pics by Pradeep Pathirana.

Largest solar boat

  The largest solar boat in the world was built by the shipyard of Knierim Yachtbau in Kiel, Germany. The 100-foot-long and 52-foot-wide catamaran, topped with about 5,380 square feet of photovoltaic solar panels, will start its maiden voyage around the world in 2011. Reuters

Cheeky smiles

A litter of eight newborn Cheetah cubs huddle together at Boras Zoo in Boras. The six males and two females were born to their mother Luang at the zoo last week, zoo officials said. REUTERS

All smiles

Several UPFA candidates handed over their nominations for the upcoming General election at the Colombo District Secretariat this afternoon. UPFA candidate including Susil Premajayantha, Bandula Gunawardena and Duminda Silva can be seen here after handing over their nomination papers. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Back in familiar waters

The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) brought twenty-two Sri Lankan fishermen safely home after their release from Indian custody yesterday. The fishermen and four fishing vessels were handed over to SLN officials by the Indian Coast Guard Ship "Kittur Chenamma" at the Indo-Sri Lanka International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) in the seas north of Kankasanthurei. Pix courtesy Navy.lk

Gliding through the air

Germany's Johannes Rydzek competes in the Nordic Combined Team Ski Jumping at Whistler Olympic Park during the Vancouver Winter Olympics.  AFP

Breaking records

India's Sachin Tendulkar celebrates his double century as teammate Mahendra Singh Dhoni (R) looks on during the second one-day international cricket match between India and South Africa teams in Gwalior today.  REUTERS

Where is Prageeth ?

The "citizen’s vigil light a candle for democracy" was held this evening at the Alexandra Place roundabout in remembrance of the missing LanakaeNews journalist Prageeth Eknaligoda. Pic By Pradeep Pathirana

Tendulkar breaks record

Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar broke the world record for the highest individual score in a one day international amassing 200 runs of 147 balls in the second one-day game against South Africa in Gwalior, a short while ago to. Seen here is Tendulkar playing a stroke on the way to his new record. AFP

Handing over nominations

The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) today handed over its nominations to contest the upcoming General Elections. TNA leader R. Sambandan is seen here after handing over his party nomination papers in Trincomalee this morning. Pic by Amadoru Amarageeva

'Build African Schools'

World number one tennis champion Serena Williams answers media questions at the secondary school in the village of Wee, Makueni district, some 300 kilometers southeast of Nairobi, as she inaugurates a school she funded. The school, built in collaboration with another charity 'Build African Schools' is her second action in the eastern Kenya region since 2008. AFP

In memory of D.R

The 124th birth anniversary of D. R Wijewardene, Sri Lanka’s premier newspaper publisher was commemorated with a bodhi pooja and pahan pinkam at the Kaleniya Raja Maha Vihara this evening. Ruwan Wijewardene, a grandson of D.R wijewardene participated in the ceremony. Pics by Varuna Wanniarachchi

Our Heroes

Close relatives of War Heroes who sacrificed their lives during the war were awarded medals in a project launched jointly by the Ministry of Defence and Ranaviru Seva Authority at the Ganemulla Commando Head Quarters this afternoon. The picture shows parents of soldiers who were awarded this medal. Pix by Indaratna Balasuriya     

Out in the open

National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa is seen here about to take the table together with former NFF MP Mohamad Muzamil prior to the commencement of a press briefing in Colombo today. Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshana

On a mission

Afghan boys walk past US Marines near a market in Trikh Nawar on the outskirts of Marjah on February 22, 2010. NATO's secretary-general Monday defended the war in Afghanistan as the alliance faced Afghan anger over civilian deaths, and the possibility of an imminent withdrawal of Dutch troops from the country. AFP

Flying on ice

Japanese Miki Ando performs during a training session at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver before the start of the 2010 Winter Olympics women's figure skating competition. AFP

Grieving for the loss

The wife of the suspect whose body was found near a lake side in Inginiyagala is seen here grieving for the loss of her husband. Police claim the suspect, who died, was apprehended for creating a commotion and had escaped while in custody by jumping into the Inginiyagala Samudra Lake. Pix by Wasathna Chandrapala

The way out

Former TNA MP N. Sri Kantha is seen here gesturing at a press briefing today where it was announced that he will form a new party together with former MP M. K. Sivajilinagam. Pic By  Pradeep K. Pathirana

In partnership…

Charge D’ Affairs at the German Consulate Dr.Stefan Weckbach unveils a plaque in honor of the partnership between the Consulate and Museus College, Colombo at the school premises. Pics by Kithsiri de Mel