Batting against bull

A man wearing a Batman costume gestures towards a bull in an improvised bullring during the annual bullfight festival in Zapote, near San Jose December 30, 2010. More than 350 bullfighters participated in the traditional end of year bullfight. REUTERS

The spoils of Victory

MotoGP world champion Jorge Lorenzo of Spain dives at the Barcelona Aquarium, December 30, 2010. It is a traditional for the aquarium to invite a celebrity to dive there during Christmas. REUTERS

Forgetting the tragedies

Loved ones of soldiers who died in the war were given an opportunity to enjoy themselves forgetting their tragedies thorough a special program organized by Kaduwela Ranaviru Sansadaya today. Here some widows of forces enjoy a game of passing coconuts at the program which was held at Jana Kala Centre in Battaramulla. Pix by Samantha Perera

Greetings to the President

The world’s largest greeting card designed under the purview of Chief Minister of the Uva Provincial Council Shachindra Rajapaksa was unveiled to the public today in front of the Temple Trees. The card is 93 feet high and 33 feet long and is expected to be added to the Guinness Book of World Records. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Diamond Jubilee for SLAF

Air Force Commander Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonatilake having a closer look at a model of the Air force Anniversary Logo launched today in commemoration of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the Air Force in March next year. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Pyrotechnique

A performer wields flames around the stage during a press call for the Le Grand Cirque, promoting for their upcoming shows in Melbourne on December 30, 2010.  Producers of the international circus travelled far and wide to countries including Russia, China, South America, Africa, Europe and Outer Mongolia looking for talented acrobatic performers to perform in their sold out shows. AFP

Paying last respects

President Mahinda Rajapaksa visited the National Art Gallery today to pay his last respects to the popular singer and song writer Gratien Ananda who passed away on Wednesday. Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshana

No Access

Picture shows journalists who walked out after they were refused access to the Boossa detention camp this morning where the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) met with detainees. Families of detainees also visited the camp this morning. Pic by Pradeep Pathirana

Anyone can do it

Ring-tailed lemurs inspect the cameras of journalists during an inventory at the Tropical Aquarium Hagenbeck zoo in Hamburg, northern Germany. The Tropical Aquarium houses over 300 species of animal from around the world, some of which are endangered. AFP PHOTO

ski jumping

Norway's Anders Jacobsen soars through the air during the first event of the four-hills ski jumping tournament in Oberstdorf, December 29, 2010. REUTERS

We're watching you

Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa officially commenced the operation of the much awaited CCTV surveillance camera system which will closely monitor the Colombo City. Pictures by Pradeep Pathirana

Uni students protest again

Students of the Kelaniya University staged a protest today in front of the university calling for the resolution of issues and to revoke the suspension of students. 1st and 4th year students said that were not given accommodation, whilst the 2nd and 3rd year students were protesting the universities failure to resume their classes. Pic by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Putting the fire out

The Sri Lanka Customs seized illicit cigarettes worth Rs.200 million. The Cigarettes were imported from Dubai, during the last two months, evading tax payments and resulting in a loss of Rs.170 million to the government. Pic By Kithsiri De Mel

England Wins Ashes

England's players celebrate winning after dismissing the final wicket of Australia's Ben Hilfenhaus on the fourth day of the fourth Ashes cricket test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground December 29, 2010.REUTERS

“Year of the Rabbit”

Zoo owner Manny Tangco holds up a rabbit and a tiger cub at the Malabon Zoo in Malabon, in northern Metro Manila on December 28, 2010 to illustrate the shift from the “Year of the Tiger” to the “Year of the Rabbit”.  China and many other parts of Asia will celebrate the start of the “Year of the Rabbit” at Lunar New Year in early February 2011, in accordance with the Chinese calendar that works on a 12-yea

Eggs from India

The picture shows eggs which were imported from India being inspected by health officers at the Customs today. The two million eggs which were imported are scheduled to be released to the local market tomorrow with a retail price of Rs.12. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana.

Meeting the President

Indian Defense Secretary Pradeep Kumar made a courtesy call on President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees today.  The picture shows President Mahinda Rajapaksa greeting the Indian Defense Secretary during their meeting. Pix by Chandana Perera

From raw cotton to thread

'The Ransalu National Handloom Machinery exhibition 2010' organized by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce will be held from December 28 to 30 from 10 am to 10 pm at the BMICH Colombo. The exhibition was organized by the Ministry to promote the indigenous Handloom industry. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Paying tribute to IPKF heroes

The Indian Defence Secretary Pradeep Kumar is seen here laying a wreath of flowers at the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) memorial in Bataramulla this morning. He was accompanied by senior Indian officers representing the Army, Air Force and Navy. He is in the island on a three day official visit. Pic By Nisal Baduge

Snow Removal Jobs

A museum employee removes snow besides a snow-covered M4A3E8 “Sherman” tank at the Korean War Memorial Museum in Seoul, December 28, 2010, as heavy snow pounded the nation's central part including the capital area. REUTERS

Day of the Barber

People get their hair cut at the Plaza Vieja (Old Square) in Havana December 27, 2010. Scissors in hand, 300 hair stylists celebrated the Day of the Barber in Cuba with a marathon haircutting event in the old Colonial district of Havana, at a time when the Caribbean island's government is opening up space for more small business and private initiative. REUTERS

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Sink hole still persists

Reconstruction work to fill the sink hole which caved in at Wellawatte and lay the new sewerage line that was damaged was carried out today. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Guilty!

Police officers detain a protester during a rally to support jailed Russian former oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky in front of the court building in Moscow December 27, 2010. A Russian judge said on Monday that Khodorkovsky and his business partner Platon Lebedev were guilty of embezzling property, the main charge in the second trial against the jailed former oil tycoon. REUTERS

Taping the muzzle

A police officer wraps tape around the muzzle of firearms during a ceremony at a police headquarters in Manila December 27, 2010. Police have been taping the muzzles of their guns to monitor who discharges their firearms during revelry as New Year's Day celebrations approach and stray bullets are often the cause of a number of deaths. REUTERS

Natural Christmas decorations

Icicles are seen hanging down from a Christmas tree as a girl passes by in central Moscow, December 26, 2010. Moscow's Domodedovo airport was closed and thousands of Muscovites were left without power on Sunday after a heavy overnight snowfall, the RIA Novosti news agency said.  REUTERS

Remembering loved ones

Religious services were held island wide in memory of the victims of the 2004 Tsunami today. The picture shows family members and relatives laying flowers at a Tsunami memorial in Peraliya. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Meeting the Cardinal

Hambantota District UNP MP Sajith Premadasa made a courtesy call to Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith at the Bishops House today. The picture shows MP Premadasa having a discussion during his visit.  Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Ice check one !

Tourists look at ice sculptures during a light testing prior to the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival in Harbin, Heilongjiang province December 25, 2010. The Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival will kick off on January 5, 2011, according to local media. Picture taken December 25, 2010. REUTERS

Meeting Fonseka

UNP MP Dr. Jayalath Jaywardena is seen here leaving the Welikada prison this afternoon after meeting imprisoned former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi