A Lankan winner

Sri Lanka's bronze medal winner Anton Sudesh Peiris Kurukulasooriyage attempts a lift during the men's 62 kg weightlifting clean and jerk event during the Commonwealth Games at the Jawaharlal Nehru sports complex in New Delhi on October 5, 2010. The Indian capital is hosting the October 3-14 Commonwealth Games, the biggest sporting event in the city since the 1982 Asian Games. AFP

Nursing matters

The Government Nursing Officers' Association (GNOA) held a protest in front of the National Hospital in Colombo today calling for a change in the GNOA’s constitution. Seen here are nursing staff taking part in the protest. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

A visit to Welikada

Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremasighe visited former Army commander Sarath Fonseka at the Walikada prison this afternoon. The Opposition Leader had informed Sarath Fonseka regarding the letter that was forwarded to the President requesting his release. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Lodging issues

Students of the Kelaniya University staged a protest campaign today in front of the university urging the university administration to solve their accommodation issues. Seen here are students taking part in the protest. Pic by Nisal Baduge

In support of SF

A public petition was signed in front of the Fort Railway station by the joint opposition and supporters of the former army commander Sarath Fonskea this afternoon calling for his release. The picture shows Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremasighe, JVP leader Somawansa Amarasinghe and UNP General Secretary Tissa Athanayake signing the petition. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Roar !

Workers display Siberian tiger cubs at the raising center of the Dalian Forest Zoo in Dalian, Liaoning province October 4, 2010. The four cubs were born to two different mothers on Monday at the zoo, local media reported. REUTERS

Sanga – CEAT Cricketer of the Year

Skipper of Sri Lanka cricket team Kumar Sangakkara won the CEAT Cricketer of the Year award at a gala ceremony held at Water’s Edge last night. Pics by Kushan Pathiraja

Catching a wave

Ty Watson of Australia surfs in the second round heat at the Oakley World Pro Junior Championships in Bali October 5, 2010. The junior championships is the first of two Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) events which decide the ASP World Junior Champion for the 2010 season.  REUTERS

By his side

The joint opposition held a protest outside the court premises in Hulftsdorp today. The picture shows the former Army commander being escorted to the Court premises with Anoma Fonseka by his side. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Blessings from the Kovil

The traditional flag blessing ritual of the Sri Lanka Army was held today at the Captain Garden Hindu Kovil in Maradana.  The flag blessing ceremony was organized to coincide with the 61st anniversary of the Sri Lankan Army which falls on the 10th of October. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Water works

The water supply to several areas in Colombo is currently disrupted due to an accident which occurred near the Diyawanna Oya this morning. A vehicle reportedly belonging to a high ranking government official had skidded of the road and collided with a Water Supply line damaging the pipeline.  Pix by Waruna Wanniacrachi.

No to slaughter

A protest against the slaughter of animals for religious rites was organized by the Multi-Religious Alliance for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in front of the Colombo Municipal Council this morning. The picture shows animal rights activists displaying posters during the protest. Pix by Nisal Baduge 

Daily life in India

An installation of bicycles depicting scenes from daily life in India is pictured during the opening ceremony for the Commonwealth Games at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi October 3, 2010.  REUTERS

Religious ceremonies for SF

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Sent by President’s media

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama pose for a photo during a reception at the Natural History Museum in New York with H.E.Mahinda Rajapaksa, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Madam Shiranthi Rajapaksa,Sept.23,2010. (Photo-White House)

Air biker

Adam Jones of the U.S. performs during the finals of the Red Bull X-Fighters 2010 World Tour freestyle motorcross event, in Rome. REUTERS

Tiger watch

U.S. Ryder Cup player Tiger Woods waits to play his shot on the fifth hole during foursomes play on the second day of the 2010 Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor in Newport, south Wales. REUTERS

A traditional welcome

A performer holds a plate during the Australian team's flag-raising ceremony at the Commonwealth Games athletes' village in Delhi October 2, 2010.     REUTERS

Blessing of the pets

Father Adonis Mamuyac sprinkles holy water on Shih Tzu dogs during the blessing of the pets to commemorate the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and the environment, in San Juan City, Metro Manila October 2, 2010.   REUTERS

Perfect focus

A photo exhibition by Yongqin Liu a Chinese journalist under the theme “Sri Lanka My Love” was held at the Galle Face Hotel this evening. The picture shows Minister of Economics Basil Rajapaksa examining a picture of President Mahinda Rajapaksa, his brother at the exhibition. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana  

Chanting slogans

The JVP launched a protest campaign in Kadawatte today demanding the immediate release of former army commander Sarath Fonseka. The picture shows protesters chanting slogans during the protest. Pix by Chathuranga Chandrasekara

Blessings for the flags

The traditional flag blessing ritual of the Sri Lanka Army was held today at the Sacred Sri Maha Bodhiya in Anuradhapura.  The flag blessing ceremony was organized to coincide with the 61st anniversary of the Sri Lankan Army which falls on the 10th of October. Over 480 flags belonging to various divisions of the Army was blessed in this manner. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Floating chopper

A U.N. relief helicopter is seen submerged in floodwater following a crash in Manchar Lake by Lakha village, in a flood-affected area near Dadu district, Pakistan's Sindh province October 2, 2010.  The helicopter crashed early Friday morning, injuring seven people, a U.N. official said.  REUTERS

“My Dream”

Dancers from China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe perform during their show called “My Dream” at the National Palace of Culture in Sofia October 1, 2010.  REUTERS

Parahawking

Peruvian Stanley Yep raises his arm up waiting for his red-backed hawk at a paragliding park in Lima. Yep trains his birds to do parahawking, where the birds fly with paragliders and guide them to the thermals. REUTERS

Tears for a General

A tearful Mrs. Fonseka comes out of the Welikada prison complex carrying the national dress which the DNA MP Sarath Fonseka was clad in when he was brought to the prison. She was visiting her husband for the first time since he was transferred to the prison last night. Pic by Kushan Pathiraja

Age demands action

A ‘Help Age Walk’ under the theme “Age Demands Action” was organized by Help Age Sri Lanka to celebrate ‘World Elders Day’ today. The picture shows senior citizens taking part in the walk this afternoon. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Little artists

A special exhibition was organized by the police department at the Lakvidhu pre-School for street children in Borella to celebrate World Children’s Day today. The picture shows some of the students of the school during the art exhibition. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Heading for the games

Volunteers hold the Queen's Baton during the Commonwealth Games Queen's Baton Relay at the India Gate in New Delhi October 1, 2010. REUTERS

Talking about Fonseka

The JVP addressing a press briefing today stated that the Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU) Human Rights Committee is to schedule to discuss the imprisonment of DNA Leader Sarath Fonseka tomorrow.  The picture shows JVP leader Somaweera answering a question posed by a journalist during the media briefing. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana