Unions strike again

The United Railway Services Trade Unions Front members staged a protest today at Technical Junction in Maradana demanding action against the alleged axing of the trade rights and privileges of railway workers. Pics by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Police Go Green

The Police Department planted mango saplings in police stations in the country to mark the swearing in of President Mahinda Rajapaksa for his second term in office. The main ceremony was held at the Mirihana police station under the patronage of Organized Crimes DIG Anura Senanayake and Greater Colombo DIG Daya Samaraweera today. Pix By Pradeep Dilruckshana

Speeding up

Offshore race boats cross the start line for the final of three days of competition at the Key West World Championship in Key West, Florida, November 14, 2010. Twisted Metal (P1-30), run by Brett Lee Furshman and Billy Glueck, won a world title in the Manufacturer Production I class while Instigator (1), piloted by Johnny Stanch and Anthony Smith, won the Superboat Vee Unlimited class. REUTERS

Practice session

Sri Lankan cricket team captain Kumar Sangakkara shares a light moment with teammates during a practice session at the Galle International Cricket Stadium in Galle on November 14, 2010. The Sri Lankan cricket team is scheduled to play three Test matches against West Indies and take part in a five One Day Internationals (ODI) and one Twenty20 match starting November 15. AFP PHOTO

Classic cars

“Ceylon Motor Show 2010” was held at the BMICH today. The picture shows a young car lover admiring one of the cars on display at the event.  Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Remembering the fallen

The Sri Lanka Ex-servicemen’s Association held a Commemoration and Remembrance Day service at the War Memorial at Viharamahadevi Park this morning in light of the Remembrance Day. The picture shows a disabled soldier taking part in the service. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Star performance

Pop star Sean Paul mesmerized his Sri Lankan fans during his concert at Sugathadasa Stadium on Saturday. Pix by Manoj Ratnayake

That's out !

Dai Shengnan and Yu Miao of China celebrate the run out of Emylia Eliani Md Rahim of Malaysia as compatriot Rewina Mohammad looks on during the women's cricket group pool A, match 1 at the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou on November 13, 2010. China won the match by 55 runs.   AFP PHOTO

Trained

An Army passing our parade was held at the Vijayabahu Army Training School in Puttalam today. The picture shows the newly trained 177 army personnel during the passing out parade. Pix by Hiran Priyankara

Anticipating release

Supporters of Myanmar's detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi gather in anticipation of her release later in the day, outside her National League for Democracy (NLD) headquarters in Yangon on November 13, 2010.  Supporters of Myanmar's democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi gathered on November 13 in anticipation of her expected release from the lakeside home that has been her prison for most of the past two decades.  AFP PHOTO

On guard

China's Yujie Sun competes with Korea's Yun Hee Oh for the bronze medal during the Fencing World championships women's team epee between Korea and China, at the Grand Palais in Paris.  AFP PHOTO

Sean Paul Ryan Francis Henriques

Grammy winning music star Sean Paul arrived in the island today to perform at the concert schedule tomorrow at the Sugathadasa Stadium. Sean Paul is seen here addressing a press briefing this afternoon. Pix by Manoj Ratnayake

Disaster brings them together

Residence in the Maligawatte and Kettarama areas in Colombo who were displaced due to the torrential rains are taking shelter in tents. The picture shows the displaced persons preparing a meal together. Pics. By Pradeep Dilrukshana

Raid on logging site

STF that carried out a raid on an illicit logging site in Kaluppukulam jungles seized a large stock of timber. The racketeers had felled Teak, Satinwood and Palu trees in the forest and transported timber to other areas. The stock of timber seized by the STF was to be handed over to the State Timber Corporation. By Romesh Madusanka

Waiting for customers

A vendor lies on oranges as he waits for customers at a market in Hefei, Anhui province November 12, 2010. REUTERS

Panda love

Giant pandas play at Chimelong Giant Panda Center in Guangzhou Xiangjiang Safari Park, Guangdong province. Six 2009-born giant pandas left their home in southwest China's Sichuan Province for Guangzhou to add cheer to November's Asian Games, Xinhua News Agency reported. REUTERS

House submerged

Government and Opposition Members of Parliament were driven in Armored Personnel Carriers (APC) to the parliament today due to the high water level surrounding the parliament premises. The picture shows several government MPs stepping out of an APC after reaching the parliament. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Under water

Several parts of the island were adversely affected by floods due to the heavy rainfall experienced during the last 24 hours. The pictures show areas in Colombo, Fort and Rajagiriya under several feet of water due to the heavy rain. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi & Kushan Pathiraja 

Stormy weather

The picture shows a satellite image of the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)-where the winds of the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere converge, the effect of which has resulted in the prevailing weather conditions in the island. (Courtesy Met Department)

Temple flooded

A novice monk wades through the flood water at a temple near Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte. A number of roads in Colombo and its suburbs were underwater due to the torrential rains experiences in the past 24 hours. Pic by Pradeep Dilruckshana

Remembering the fallen heroes

Britain's Prince Harry plants a cross for Lance Corporal of Horse Jonathan Woodgate during the opening of the Royal British Legion Wootton Bassett Field of Remembrance, in the grounds of Lydiard Park, Swindon November 9, 2010. The Prince planted a cross dedicated to his friend Woodgate,  who was in the Household Cavalry Regiment with Prince Harry, and was killed on foot patrol in Afghanistan earlier in the year. REUTERS

The eagle has landed

U.S. President Barack Obama steps off Air Force One as he arrives at the Seoul Airport November 10, 2010, prior to the G20 Summit. World leaders will gather in Seoul on November 11-12 for a Group of 20 summit aimed at safeguarding the global economic recovery and defusing trade and currency tensions. REUTERS

Radhakrishnan joins UPF

Ceylon Workers Congress (CWC) Nuwara Eliya District Parliamentarian V. Radhakrishnan said he has joined the Upcountry People’s Front (UPF). He made this announcement at briefing press conference in Colombo this morning. Pics by Indrarathna Balasuriya

Prepping for G20

Models present traditional Hanbok during a rehearsal of an event for the spouses of leaders who will attend the G20 Seoul Summit, at Changdeokgung Palace in Seoul November 9, 2010. The G20 Seoul Summit will be held in Seoul November 11-12. REUTERS

‘Stop! Rizana’s execution’

A group of women held a protest campaign in front of the Saudi Arabian embassy in Colombo today urging the Saudi king to stop the execution of Rizana Nafeek. Pics by Samantha Perera

Railway protest

The All Ceylon railway Employees general Union held a protest at the Technical Junction in Pettah today urging a salary increment of Rs. 8,000. Pics by Nisal Baduge

Netanyahu meets Moon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) meets with United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at U.N. headquarters November 8, 2010 in New York City. Israeli media reported that Netanyahu will announce the Israeli withdrawal from Ghajar, a village straddling the Lebanese-Israeli border. AFP

Demanding the release

A group of disabled soldiers protest in Colombo today, demanding the release of former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka. The former Army chief is currently in jail serving a 30-month sentence for adopting wrong procedure in military procurement during the time he headed the Army's tender board. Pics by Kushan Pathiraja

Death for drug offenders

A protest was held in front of the Welikada Prison this afternoon calling for the implementation of the death penalty for drug offenders in prison.  The picture shows protesters shouting slogans calling for the implementation of the death penalty. Pix by Indaratna Balasuriya

A petition for student rights

A petition regarding the alleged injustice faced by the student monks of the Sri Jayewardenepura University was submitted to the Human Rights Commission today. The picture shows student monks submitting the petition. Pix by Nisal Baduge