“Ko Art Shop”

A worker checks the finishing on a motorcycle made from recycled materials of spare parts from cars and bicycles at a workshop owned by Roongrojna Sangwongprisarn in Bangkok July 27, 2011. Roongrojna, 54, creates his artworks from recycled spare parts from used cars, motorcycles as well as bicycles. With four shops in Bangkok named “Ko Art Shop”, Roongrojna also exports his artworks to clients all over the world. REUTERS

Trail comes to an end

‘Trail’ the charity walk to raise USD 2 million to build a cancer unit in a hospital in Jaffna reached its destination yesterday. Seen here are people in the area embracing each other at the completion of the walk. Pix by Priyantha Hewage Omantha

First lady at the first international autism conference

First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa delivers a speech at the first-ever international conference on autism in Dhaka on July 25, 2011. The two-day conference began in Dhaka to promote awareness on the neorobiological disorder in Bangladesh and other South Asian countries. AFP PHOTO

After the hearing

Former Ceylinco Chairman Lalith Kothalawela appeared in court today in the latest hearing in the Golden Key case. Seen here is Kothalawela being escorted out of court after the hearing. Pix by Indraratna Balasuriya  

Daily Mirror winners

Daily Mirror winners at tonight’s Editors Guild awards are (L-R): Sports Journalist of the Year Channaka de Silva, Cartoonist of the Year Awantha Artigala, Young Reporter of the Year Lakna Paranamanna, Susitha. R. Fernando the winner of Subramanium Chettiah award for Reporting for Social Responsibility and the Merit winner in the photojournalist category Kushan Pathiraja carrying the award of English Columnist of the Year D.B.S. Jeyaraj. Pi

Lifeline for war heroes

 ‘Abimansala’ - the wellness resort for totally dependent disabled War Heroes at Anuradhapura where they are provided with a lifeline during the rest of their lives was opened today by President Mahinda Rajapaksa. Picture shows two totally disabled war heroes at the resort built at a cost of Rs.200 million. It will house 52 totally disabled soldiers. Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshana

JHU after LG polls

Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) General Secretary and Minister of Power and Energy Patali Champika Ranawaka addressing the media today about the results of the recently conducted Local Government election covering 65 local bodies. JHU Leader Ven. Omalpe Sobitha Thera and Ven. Vewelduwe Naraprabha Thera obtained the highest number preferential votes from theEmbilipitiya Municipal Council are also in the picture. Pic by Samantha Perera

CEB workers protest in Trinco

Ceylon Electricity Board employees in the Eastern Province today staged a protest in Trincomalee town demanding the immediate payment of salary increments in arrears for more than ten months. The protest was organized by the CEB Employees United Trade Union Alliance. Pix. by Amadoru Amarajeewa

WFP donates field vehicles

United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today donated nineteen field vehicles to the government. They were distributed among several ministries including Economic Development, Education and Health. Here Ms. Azeb Asat hands over the donation to Additional Secretary (Regional Development) Ministry of Economic Development Nihal Somaweera. Pix. by Kithsiri De Mel

Surviving the floods

A man paddles a makeshift raft through a flooded street in Las Pinas, Metro Manila July 26, 2011. More than 100,000 families were displaced due to flooding, while 11 fishermen were missing in central Philippines as Typhoon Juaning battered the main Luzon island, forcing schools to close and grounding domestic flights and ferry services, disaster officials said on Tuesday. REUTERS

Aid offer from South Korea

Representatives from South Korean civic groups wave to a truck carrying sacks of flour to North Korea at a parking lot of Imjingak pavilion near the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas in Paju, about 55 km (34 miles) north of Seoul, July 26, 2011. South Korean civic groups sent 300 tonnes of flour aid on Tuesday to help starving North Koreans in Sariwon city, North Hwanghae Province, North Korea... REUTERS

Memorial march

Masses of people holding roses take part in a memorial march outside Oslo City Hall July 25, 2011. At least 100,000 people, many carrying white or red roses, rallied in Oslo on Monday to show support for victims of attacks that killed 76 people, police said.  REUTERS

Ther festival

The annual Vel festival of the Siva Subramania Suwami Kovil in Slave Island was held this morning. The picture shows devotees taking part in the Vel festival. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Agri promotion week

The “Agriculture Promotion Week” was ceremoniously declared at the Govijana Seva Centre in Homagama by Minister Udaya Gammanpila this morning. The picture shows Minister Udaya Gammanpila enjoying a cup of “Kola Kande” during his tour of the center. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Yawn !

A six-week-old hippopotamus yawns beside its mother at Prague Zoo, July 24, 2011.   REUTERS

“Indignant”

An  “Indignant” demonstrator wearing a wrist-band that reads “indignant” lies on the floor as they march towards Madrid's Puerta del Sol during a protest against politicians, banks, the economic crisis and the austerity measures of Europe, in Madrid  July 24, 2011. REUTERS

Water scarcity in Kytes

An old woman in the Kytes island eagerly waits for the Municipal Council to deliver water. The municipal Council is engaged in supplying water to the people in Kytes as there is a scarcity of water in the area. Pic by Pradeep K. Pathirana 

‘Trail’ a journey by the living, for life

‘Trail’ the charity walk to raise USD 2 million to build a cancer unit in a hospital in Jaffna reached, Kodikaman town in the Jaffna Peninsula on July 24. The 27-day walk is organized by the local charity, the Colours of Trust. Pic by Pradeep Pathirana

Jaffna market buzzing with activity

Once war torn Jaffna is buzzing with activity as it shows in the market which is busy with vendors and buyers. Pic by Pradeep K. Pathirana

Feeling more comfortable

President Mahinda Rajapakse is seen going through the final election results of the Local Government elections held yesterday. The United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) won in 45 out of the total 65 LG bodies. (President’s Media Unit)

Remembrance

People light candles as they mourn for the victims of the massacre on an island in the countryside and the bomb blast in the capital Oslo July 23, 2011. Norwegian police searched for more victims and a possible second gunman on Saturday after a suspected right-wing zealot killed up to 98 people in a shooting spree and bomb attack that have traumatised a once-placid country. The 32-year-old Norwegian named Anders Behring Breivik was arrested after

Motors Cruz assembly plant

Chevrolet Cruz car chassis move along the assembly line at the General Motors Cruz assembly plant in Lordstown, Ohio July 22, 2011. With the economy still struggling to regain momentum after the financial crisis of 2007-09 and 14 million Americans out of work, the planners at GM and a host of corporations across America are in no rush to make big new investments to ramp up output and hiring. The world's second-biggest automaker has not reop

“Bibimbap”

Visitors take pictures as chefs prepare to mix a giant bowl of the traditional Korean dish “bibimbap”, at an international food exhibition in Shenyang, Liaoning province July 23, 2011. Bibimbap, meaning mixed meals, is served as a bowl of warm white rice topped with vegetables, pepper bean, sliced beef and fried egg. REUTERS

Voting begins

Polling for 65 Local Government bodies began at 7 a.m. today. Seen in the pictures are people walking to the polling stations in Kilinochchi and in the Siddhartha Vidyalaya in, Koswatta to cast their vote early morning

Explosion rocks central Oslo

Smoke billows from a building at the site of a powerful explosion that rocked central Oslo July 22, 2011. A huge explosion damaged government buildings in central Oslo on Friday including Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg's office, injuring several people, a Reuters witness said. The blast blew out most windows on the 17-storey building housing Stoltenberg's office, as well as nearby ministries including the oil ministry, which was on fir

Twin blast hit Norway's capital

Twin explosions rocked a part of central Oslo, Norway, on Friday, state TV reported. Pix courtesy nrk.no

Train compartments on fire

A fire broke out into two train compartments in a train that was parked at the Kandy Railway station this evening. The fire brigade doused the fire, while the cause of the fire is still unknown. Pix by Sabry Abuthahir

Perform Taekwondo

A diver surrounded by sardines performs Taekwondo during a promotional diving performance for summer vacation visitors at the Coex Aquarium in Seoul July 22, 2011. The aquarium is running the dive performance daily during the summer season. REUTERS

The cost of road widening

Fifteen houses were removed on the Pamankada road (120 bus route) by the Road Development Authority (RDA) today. The removal was done to facilitate a road widening project by the RDA and the displaced were given compensation worth Rs.500,000. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana.

Preparing for the ballot

Ballot boxes to be used for the upcoming Local Government election are seen here being taken to the polling stations islandwide from this morning. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana