Against rising of CoL

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The correct shot!

President Mahinda Rajapaksa is seen firing a shot to mark the arrival of the first ship to the newly built ‘Magampura Mahinda Rajapaksa Port’, this morning. Pix by Pradeep K. Pathirana

Eye clinic for clerics

A special eye clinic programme was held for clerics of all religions at the Colombo National Eye Hospital today to mark the President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s 65th birthday. Pix by Romesh Danushka Silva

A soothing drink from Pubilis

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There the celebration!

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A Happy Eid Al Adha

Muslims gather at Galle Face green for Eid-Ul-Azha prayers to celebrate the end of the Hajj. Pic by Waruna Wanniarachchi 

A supernova

A supernova within the galaxy M100, that may contain the youngest known black hole in our cosmic neighborhood, is seen in this composite image released to Reuters.Chandra's X-rays are colored gold, while optical data from ESO's Very Large Telescope are shown in yellow-white and blue, and infrared data from Spitzer are red. Earth's newest neighbor, a supernova spotted 30 years ago, appears to be a newborn black hole, astronomers report

A fine dismissal

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Bankers take to the street

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For Rizana’s release

 A protest calling for the release of Sri Lankan house maid Rizana Nafeek who’s on death row in Saudi Arabia was held in front of the Saudi Arabian Embassy this afternoon. The picture shows protesters in front of the KSA embassy. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Santa Claus in town

Penguins wear Santa Claus costumes at an event promoting an amusement park in Yongin, south of Seoul November 16, 2010. REUTERS

Target identified

A protester throws a garbage can towards policemen during a rally against austerity in Athens November 15, 2010. Greece promised on Monday to stick to its deficit cutting plan while its prime minister said Germany's tough stance may push debt-laden European nations such as Portugal and Ireland to bankruptcy. REUTERS

Faster than the fastest

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt poses next to a Ferrari “458 Italia” (R) and a “599 GTB” during a visit to the Ferrari private track in Fiorano, northern Italy, November 15, 2010. Bolt tested models of the “458 Italia” and the “599 GTB” models. REUTERS

Emotional !

An emotionally moved JVP MP Sunil Handunnetti is seen to be speechless when two elderly women in Jaffna wept in his presence after telling him about the loss of their loved ones

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