Park covered in ice

A child plays in a park covered in ice in Ciudad Juarez February 3, 2011. A record breaking temperature, lowest since 1952, has hit Ciudad Juarez and several other cities along the border with the U.S. causing power failures and forcing schools to close, according to local media. REUTERS

Dancing on ice

Cathy Reed and Chris Reed of Japan perform during the ice dance short dance figure skating competition at the 7th Asian Winter Games in Astana February 3, 2011.  REUTERS

Victory

Sri Lankan cricketer Mahela Jayawardena congratulates West Indies cricketer Dwayne Bravo after defeating Wat Indies during the second One Day International (ODI) cricket match between Sri Lanka and West Indies at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Cricket Ground in Colombo on February 3, 2011.  Sri Lanka defeated the West Indies by eight wickets in the second one-day international on Thursday to take the lead in the three-match series. AFP P

Illegal structures turned to rubble

Illegal structures in the Malligawatta area were demolished today as part of an attempt to beautify the city in the run up to this month ICC Cricket World Cup. Pix by Samatha Perera

Celebrating the team spirit

Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan celebrates with his teammates after the wicket of West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle during the second One Day International (ODI) cricket match between Sri Lanka and West Indies at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Cricket Ground in Colombo on February 3, 2011. Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara elected to field after winning the toss against the West Indies in the second one-day international. AFP

Yasi's fury

Vehicles queue to cross a flooded section of the Bruce Highway bordered by banana plantations devastated when Cyclone Yasi tore through Tully on February 3, 2011. Australia's worst cyclone in a century devastated towns and left 175,000 people without power, but miraculously no deaths were reported as police scoured worst-hit areas. AFP PHOTO

Preparing for independence day

With Sri Lanka preparing to celebrate its 63rd Independence Day this Friday, vendors all over the island have already began selling national flags to people to mark the day. Seen here are vendors in the Pettah area selling flags to passer-bys. Pix by Samantha Perera

“Viceroy Special”

The longest stamp that has been issued by the Sri Lanka postal department was launched today to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Viceroy Luxury Steam Train. The picture shows the “Viceroy Special” train. Pix by Kushan Pathirajah

Saving their cows

The spill gates of Senanayake Samudra were opened today inundating Kittanki Bridge. The picture shows people struggling to lead their cattle to safety. Pix By: S.M.M.Ramsan

Creating awareness on rehabilitation

An awareness raising programme on the rehabilitation process and reintegration of ex-combatants was held today at the Galle Face Hotel. The objective of the programme is to update the responsible officers on the progress of the programme. Pics by Indraratna Balasuriya

Protesting the SC decision

Several lawyers signed a petition today protesting the Supreme Court's ruling that the Court Martial ruling was in line with the constitution making it a legitimate court of law. Seen here are some of the lawyers signing the petition outside the High Court in Hulftsdorp. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Landslide in Nuwara Eliya

Transport in several areas of the Nuwara Eliya district was crippled due to a landslide that caused obstructions to Badulla – Nuwara Eliya road at Polgahawanguwa. The occupants of a house in the endangered area were instructed to vacate the house immediately. The contractors of the road development project had taken steps to clear the obstructions to traffic on the instructions of Nuwara Eliya Govt. Agent D.P.G.Kumarasiri. The GA said ano

Offerings

Buddhist monks receive food from a supporter of the yellow-shirted People's Alliance for Democracy during a rally outside Government House in Bangkok February 2, 2011. Thai “yellow shirt” demonstrators have returned to Bangkok's streets, threatening a prolonged protest if the government fails to revoke an agreement with Cambodia aimed at solving a long-running border dispute. REUTERS

People power

Egyptians rally at Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo February 1, 2011. Hundreds of thousands of Egyptians, from students and doctors to the jobless poor, swamped Cairo on Tuesday in the biggest demonstration so far in an uprising against an increasingly isolated President Hosni Mubarak.   REUTERS

New computers for LeN

A consignment of computers was handed over by the UNP to the LankaeNews website which came under an arson attack on Monday. The picture shows UNP MP Mangala Samaraweera and MP Ravi Karunanayake handing over computers to a LankaeNews Journalist. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Tele Workshop

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Prepares for the election showdown

Minister Maithripala Sirisena, Nimal Siripala de Silva, Dallus Alahapperuma, Rishard Bathudeen and Udaya Gammanpila at the news briefing at the Mahaweli Centre today. Pics by Nisal Baduge

Writ application filed

UNP General Secretary Tissa Attanayake is seen here with Parliamentarian Dayasiri Jayasekara leaving the Superior Court Complex at Hulftsdorp after filing a Writ application against the rejection of its Empilipitiya Urban Council nomination papers. Pix. by Kushan Pathiraja

From UPFA to the UNP

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Condemn arson attack

Members of Alliance of Media Organization staged a protest today at the Lipton circle condemning the alleged arson attack on the Lanka Enews office, Malabe. Pics by pradeep Dilrukshana

Yasi in Coral Sea

A weather satellite image obtained from the Japan Meteorological Agency shows tropical cyclone Yasi in the Coral Sea approaching the coast of Australia on February 1, 2011.  REUTERS

Escorting pirates

Indian police officials escort alleged pirates at a police station in Mumbai on January 31, 2011. The 15 alleged Somalian pirates were arrested by the Indian Navy following a gunbattle off the coast of Lakshadweep Islands. The pirates were caught after the Thailand-registered ship “Prantalay” was intercepted by Indian Navy's Fast Attack Craft (FAC) INS Canskaro in the Arabian Sea, according to police. AFP PHOTO

After the fire

The office premises of the news website LankaeNews was set on fire by an unidentified group this morning. The picture shows the office premises after the fire was extinguished. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Australian Open Winners

Novak Djokovic of Serbia (R) holds the winner's trophy after beating Andy Murray of Britain (L) who poses with the runner's-up shield after their men's singles final on the fourteenth day of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 30, 2011. AFP PHOTO

“India Against Corruption”

People hold anti-corruption placards while listening to speeches during a march “India Against Corruption” in New Delhi on January 30, 2011. Marking the 63rd death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, thousands of people participated in a protest march against corruption.The march, that is taking place simultaneously in 60 cities across India, is part of an anti-graft campaign by civil society groups. AFP PHOTO

All smiles

Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe UNP Gampaha District MP Ruwan Wijewardene Provincial council  member Ajith Manaperuma in a lighter moment at the youth meeting organized by the UNP Youth Wing National Youth Front in Gampaha today. This was the first public gathering organized by the party following the handing over of nominations for the forthcoming local government election. Pic By Kushan Pathiraja

Tribute to Gandhi

An Indian Sham Lal Gandhi poses as he spins cotton next to a portrait of Mahatma Gandhi as a tribute on Martyr's Day in Amritsar on January 30, 2011. Martyr's Day is celebrated to mark the death anniversary of Gandhi who was assassinated by a hindu fanatic in 1948.  AFP PHOTO

Thar she blows

The Sri Lanka Navy today launched its whale watching facility for the public at the Galle harbor in its A-543 naval vessel.  The naval vessel can accommodate over 100 persons in a 3 or 6 hour whale watching journey. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

“Year of the Rabbit” is near

This photo taken on January 29, 2011 shows pedestrians walking past a decoration for the upcoming Lunar New Year, or the “Year of the Rabbit” celebrations in Lanzhou, northwest China's Gansu province. The Lunar New Year holiday is the most important annual celebration in China, when the nation largely shuts down as families gather together for reunions and feasts. More than 2.5 billion passenger trips by air, rail, bus or sea will

Lion dance

A participant waits to perform during the first lion dance competition held to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year in Manila January, 2011. Some 12 competing “lions” from different lion dance troupes joined in the activity which aims to promote Metro Manila as a tourist destination. REUTERS