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

Waiting for a home

The picture shows a child of a displaced Sinhalese family in Jaffna making the Jaffna Railway Station her home till the house that was promised to her is provided. Several families who were displaced due to the war were promised houses to resettle in the Jaffna province. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana    

Security tightened

A police peacekeeper guards near children during U.N. Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Valerie Amos' visit to Al Salam IDPs camp at Al-Fasher in North Darfur November 7, 2010. REUTERS

White tiger

Khan, a 9-month-old male rare Bengali white tiger, growls inside a cage at the Royev Ruchey zoo in Russia's Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk, November 7, 2010. Khan, transported to Krasnoyarsk one week ago, is the offspring of mother Zaika and father Zao at the zoo of the city of Novosibirsk in Siberia at the end of January 2010.  REUTERS

Under control

Army personnel are seen in front of the Welikada prison after a clash between the police and the prison inmates left 50 police officers injured this morning. The police were conducting a sudden drug raid when the inmates attacked the police and prison officers. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Healing an officer

The picture shows a police officer who was attacked by Welikada prison inmates during a drug raid being treated at the National Hospital. Around 48 police and prison officers were attacked by the inmates this morning. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Back to the pavilion

Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews walks off after being given out during their one-day international cricket match in Brisbane November 7, 2010.  REUTERS

Stunts in bikes

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Elephant hug

In this handout photograph released by the Taronga Zoo, baby elephants Luk Chai and Pathi Harn  meet the newest and yet un-named baby elephant (C), in Sydney.  The Zoo’s elephant keepers have completed the introductions of the newborn who was born on November 2, to the calves and other adult females in the herd in the last 24 hours.  Taronga’s five adult elephants, including bull Gung, came from Thailand in 2006, with a

Taking flight

An air demonstration was planned at the Rathmalana Air Base by the Sri Lankan Air Force Museum today. The picture shows one of the oldest aircrafts in the Sri Lankan Air Force fleet being prepared to take flight. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Recovering

Richard Tesore, head of the NGO Rescate Fauna Marina, holds a baby La Plata river dolphin in Piriapolis, 100 km (62 miles) east of Montevideo. The dolphin, which was found on the beach in the city four days ago, is recovering at the reserve from injuries believed to have been caused by a fishing net. REUTERS

Deepavali in Jaffna

The picture shows Army personnel in Jaffna taking part in Deepavali festival celebrations. The Deepavali festival was celebrated by Hindus island wide in a peaceful atmosphere. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

A friendly chat

The picture shows Opposition leader Ranil Wickremesinghe and Deputy Minister Mervyn Silva having a friendly chat, while Minister Susil Premjayantha looks on in the middle during the opening of the new Dharmashala at the Nalandarama Temple this afternoon. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Victorious

Lasith Malinga celebrates the wicket of Australian tailender Clint McKay to win the second one-day cricket match in Sydney today. Sri Lanka wrapped up the best-of-three series with their second win over Australia. AFP PHOTO

Among the children

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A photo event

The 60th anniversary of the National Photographic Art Society of Sri Lanka was celebrated at the Sri Lanka Exhibition & Convention Center with a photographic, bridal & fashion fair today. The event will be held till November 7. Pic by Kithsiri De Mel

Making an offering

A Hindu priest is seen here making an offering to an idol at the Muneeswaran Kovil during Diwali prayers. Prayers and offerings are made to Hindu gods and goddesses on the occasion of Diwali, the annual festival of lights. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana