Army graduation

Army chief Jagath Jayasuriya is seen here at the graduation ceremony in the Diyatalawa Army camp today for soldiers of the military academic unit. Some 36 career officers completed the course as part of their professional studies in the army. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Musaeus Triathlon 2010

Musaeus Triathlon 2010 was flagged off from the Parliament Grounds this morning. The picture shows past and present pupils of Musaeus College taking part Musaeus Triathlon 2010 walk organized to coincide with the event. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Gamini remembered

The 16th Death Anniversary Memorial for late Gamini Dissanayake was held opposite Mahaweli Kendra this morning. The picture shows wife and son of late Gamini Dissanayake placing floral tributes at the memorial. Pix by Waruna Wannirachi

Flying high

Sukhoi SU-30MKI aircraft (2nd R and R) and British Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoons fly in formation during the Ex Indradhanush military exercise after taking off from Air Force Station Kalaikunda in West Midinapur district, India's West Bengal state. The Indian Air Force and the Royal Air Force are taking part in the exercise which runs October 8 till November 3. AFP PHOTO

Racing buffaloes

Thai farmers ride on buffalos during a buffalo racing festival in Thailand's Chonburi province on October 22, 2010. The annual race takes place at the end of the three month Buddhist Lent, before the full moon of the 11th lunar month. AFP PHOTO

125th anniversary

The 125th anniversary of the Diocesan Council Sessions was celebrated today with a service at the Cathedral of Christ the Living Saviour at Bauddhaloka Mawatha. Seen in the picture is Bishop Duleep de Chickera who was the celebrant performing one of the rituals at the service. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Quarters for the officers

Newly built quarters for families of army officers stationed in Diyathlawewa were ceremonially declared open by Army Commander Jagath Jayasuriya today. The picture shows Army Commander Jagath Jayasuriya entering one of the newly built quarters. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Ranil meets William

Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe is seen here during his meeting with British Foreign Secretary William Hague during his visit to the United Kingdom

Illegal fags worth Rs. 30 million

A shipment of illegal cigarettes worth Rs.30 million has been seized in Seeduwa by the Excise and Narcotics Bureau. The contraband had been imported under the guise of it being garments. Five individuals have been taken into custody. Pics by Nisal Baduge 

Silence of faith

Devotees thronged to temples today - Vap full moon poya day to make religious observances – Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Human care

An employee of the Royev Ruchey Zoo feeds two-month-old Asian palm civet cubs in the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk October 21, 2010. Zoo employees are hand feeding five Asian palm civet cubs after their mother gave birth to them in August this year and refused to nurse them. Reuters

Mihimadala 2010

Mihimadala Exhibition 2010 is being held from 21st to 23rd October at the Sri Lanka Exhibition & Convention Centre. The picture shows a student at one of the stalls at the exhibition. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Under repair

Workers are seen here hard at work repairing the sinkhole which had deepened recently near the Roxy Cinema in Wellawatte. Alternative routes were provided for motorist by the police till the repairs complete. Pic by Samantha Perera

Another day in Court

DNA leader Sarath Fonseka is seen here being escorted to the Court of Appeal premises today for the hearing of his case against the second court martial ruling. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

A drop of blood

A blood donation camping to increase awareness regarding blood donation and blood transfusions was held at the Health Ministry today. The picture shows Health Ministry employees donating blood during the awareness programme. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel 

Fire in Meedumpitiya

A vast area of the Meedumpitiya forest reserve in Passara was destroyed by a bush fire that broke out last night. The forest reserve was still ablaze even this morning. The Forest Conservation Officials of the area said the poachers often set fire to the forest reserves during the drought to track down wild animals (Pics Prasanna Padmasiri)

134 tonnnes of marijuana

Soldiers unload 134 tonnes of marijuana to be incinerated at the military base Morelos in Tijuana October 20, 2010. Soldiers seized the drug on Monday in Mexico's biggest-ever pot haul, the army said. REUTERS

Name them

“We Are Sri Lankans” has organized a petition campaign urging the government to disclose the names of Tamil detainees in custody. Pic by Kushan Pathiraja

Cheers!!!

DNA leader Sarath Fonseka being greeted by a supporter when he arrived at the Court of Appeal premises today for the hearing of his case against the second court martial ruling. Pic By Nisal Baduge

Chelsea Hotel up for sale

The Chelsea hotel on West 23rd Street in New York that inspired creative talent from Sir Arthur Clarke to Sid Vicious is up for sale. REUTERS

Discovered

A painting is seen in a newly discovered tomb near the Giza pyramids October 19, 2010. The tomb dates back to the Fifth Dynasty of 2,514 to 2,374 B.C. and belonged to the priest Rwd-ka who conducted prayer rituals before statues of a departed pharaoh.     RETUERS

Media protest

The picture shows a group of journalists holding placards and chanting slogans urging the authorities to take immediate action against policemen who attacked journalists’ last week. Pic by Kithsiri de Mel

No laughing matter

A member of the Parliamentary Delegation from the Common-Wealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) UK converses with Speaker of the Parliament Chamal Rajapaksa during a courtesy call. Pic by Nisal Baduge

Fonseka in court

DNA leader Sarath Fonseka arrives at the Court of Appeal for hearing of his petition against the verdict of the Second Court Martial. Pic by Samantha Perera

Lara at PGA

Cricket legend Brian Lara (L), Premier of Bermuda Ewart Brown (C) and golfer Ernie Els pose for a picture during the 28th PGA Grand Slam Pro-Am at the Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton, Bermuda, October 18, 2010. REUTERS

Ther festival

The annual festival of the Sri Vengadehswara Maha Vishnu Templie in Mutwal was celebrated today morning. Pic By Pradeep Dilruckshana

Mangala, Ravi visit Fonseka

UNP MPs Mangala Samaraweera and Ravi Karunanayake come out of prison after visiting DNA Leader Sarath Fonseka. Pic By Nisal Badhuge

SAARC cadet officers

A group of cadet officers from Nepal, India, Bangladesh and Pakistan met the Air Force Chief of Staff Air Vice Marshall P.B Premaratne at the Air Force Headquarters today. The cadet officers are in the country for ten days and they will be attending the passing out parade of cadets at Rantabe on October 23. Seen here Air Vice Marshall P.B.Premachandra talking to the Indian cadet officers. Pic By Pradeep Pathirana

A peck on Minister of Culture

UNP parliamentarian Dr. Jayalath Jayawardena greeting Minister of Cultural Affairs Pavithra Wanniarachchi at the recently held Sumathi film awards ceremony.

Houses to replace slums

The government has launched a project to build houses for 819 people who are currently living in illegal housing structures, at a cost Rs. 55 million. Seen here are some of the beneficiaries at the launch of the project. Pics by Kithsiri De Mel