National day

A policeman patrols outside the Chinese Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site in Shanghai October 1, 2010. China celebrates its National Day on Friday. REUTERS

Celebrating their day

A parade to mark the ‘International Children’s Day’ was organized by the Sujatha Balika Maha Vidyalaya in Matara today. The picture shows preschool students taking part in the children’s parade. Pix by Krishan Jayaruk

Away from IT

Children take a ride around the block in a horse-pulled cart in Havana September 30, 2010. Cubans remain extraordinarily isolated from information technology, with only 2.9 percent reporting regular use of the Internet and 5.8 percent regular use of e-mail, according to a government survey released on Thursday. Cuba's failure to embrace modern telecommunications is a major complaint among citizens under 50 years old, who cite it as one of t

World Elders’ day

As the world is gearing to mark ‘World Elders’ Day’ today it seems that it is not a special day for some elderly people as some have to work and others to beg. Pic by Pradeep K. Pathirana

Waiting at Welikada

Anoma Fonseka, wife of MP Sarath Fonseka waiting in front of the Welikada prison for the arrival of her husband who has been sentenced for  two and half years.  Pics. by Kushan Pathiraja

A day of gloom

Anoma Fonseka, wife of former Army Commander and DNA seniors, clad in black, at today’s media briefing. Pic by Pradeep Pathirana

Developing Hambantota

Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksha and Chairman of the Hambantota District Development Committee (DDC) Namal Rajapaksa in conversation at the District Development Committee Meeting at the Singapore Hall in Hambantota. Pix by Chaminda Hittatiya

Living legend

Former Cuban President Fidel Castro attends a meeting for the 50th Anniversary of the Committees of Defense of the Revolution (CDR) in Havana. AFP

JVP for China

JVP leader Somawansa Amarasinghe speaking at the ceremony organized by the Sri Lanka-China Friendship Association at the New Town Hall today to mark the national day of China. Pic by Pradeep Pathirana

Jobs for ex-detainees

A job market was held at the Pompemabu LTTE detainers’ rehabilitation camp in Vavuniya today, to help the ex-detainees find employment. The job market was organized by the Ministry of Rehabilitation and Prison Reforms.  Pics by Romesh Madushanka

President is Back

President Mahinda Rajapaksa returned to the island today following his visit to New York to attend the UN General Assembly.

Sporty Obama

U.S. President Barack Obama visits the La Follette High School football team in Madison, Wisconsin, September. REUTERS

Floods

School children try to make their way through a flooded road in Elpitiya this morning following heavy rains that led to floods in the area. Pic by Sumangala Pushpakumara-Pitigala

Rescuing

A man being lifted by a Helicopter during a rehearsal by the Sri Lanka Air Force off the Negombo Sea this morning. Pictures by Samantha Perera

SF in High Court

Former army commander Sarath Fonseka is seen here entering the Colombo High Court where he is facing two trials. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Loot found

  The Crime Division of the Chilaw police recovered stolen vehicles worth 20 million after they arrested a gang involve in the racket on Monday. The pictures show the recovered vehicles. Pics. By Augastin Fernando

Paying tribute to teachers

Children dressed as ancient Chinese scholars perform a traditional ritual to celebrate Confucius' birthday, or Teachers' Day, at the Confucius Temple in Taipei September 28, 2010. The sage, who lived from 555-479 B.C., is revered among the Chinese as the teacher of teachers. REUTERS

Fuel at BIA apron

The work of the Bandaranaike International Airport expansion project had got underway with new infrastructure facility to supply aviation fuel to air craft from the apron itself is being built under the project.  Pic by Kumarasiri Prasad

Brotherhood

Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Ed Miliband (L) greets his brother David onstage during the Labour Party conference in Manchester, northern England September 27, 2010. Strong trade union support helped Ed Miliband, a 40-year-old former cabinet minister, beat his older brother David by a whisker in a dramatic Labour Party leadership election on Saturday. REUTERS

In support of Fonseka

A rally calling for the release of former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka was held in front of the Milan railway station in Milan, Italy. The picture shows DNA MP Arjuna Ranatunga addressing the crowd gathered at the support rally.

Surf's Up

Surfers ride a wave in the annual Earthwave event, where the participating surfers try to break the Guinness World Record for the number of surfers surfing a single wave at the Muizemberg beach on the outskirts of Cape Town, South Africa. Unconfirmed reports are that 95 surfers simultaneously rode a wave together, not enough to break the record of 103, set the previous year, at the same beach. AFP PHOTO

Present in Court

Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa and Major General Shavindra Silva are seen here arriving for the trial-at-bar proceedings at Colombo High Court this morning. Former Army chief Sarath Fonseka is accused of diclosing military secrets in the case. Pic by Nisal Baduge

No to war

Anti-war activists shout slogans during a rally denouncing the South Korea-U.S. joint military drill as a soldier (behind) stands guard in front of the headquarters of the Defense Ministry in Seoul September 27, 2010. On Monday, the South Korean and U.S. militaries began a joint anti-submarine drill against North Korea off the west coast near where the South Korean warship sank. It is the second such exercise in response to the sinking of the w

Welcome to China

Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (R) walks with his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao as they inspect an honour guard during an official welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing September 27, 2010. REUTERS

The way out

A worker tests a capsule that will be used as part of rescue operations at the camp for the miners' relatives at the San Jose copper and gold mine where 33 miners have been trapped since an accident on August 5, near Copiapo, some 725 km (450 miles) north of Santiago. REUTERS

The right hight

Roland Tuck, 6 feet 8 inches (203 cm), poses behind David Bootsma (front C), 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm), with other audition hopefuls waiting for their chance to be a part of New Zealand filmmaker Peter Jackson's new Tolkein fantasy film “The Hobbit” at the Te Whaea National Dance school in Wellington on today. The Hobbit is planned to be a two-part film prequel to Jackson's Oscar-winning The Lord of the Rings film trilogy an

A perfect coat

'The Bouwwa’s show' organized by the Blue Paw Trust was held at the Viharamahadevi Park today. The picture shows the winner of the best coat category ‘Benji’ with his owner and the prize trophy. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Between former leadership

The 51st death anniversary of the late Prime Minister S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike was held at the Horogolla Bandaranaike Memorial Monument today. The picture shows Prime Minister D. M. Jayaratne taking a seat in-between former President Chandrika Kumaratunga and former Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickremanayake at the remembrance ceremony. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

'Beetle' recognition

The "Beetle Commemoration 2010” organized by the Volkswagen Beetle Owners' Club is being held at the Lanka Orix Leasing Company premises today. The main itinerary behind the commemoration is to give the "Beetle" recognition for the years of reliable motoring to its masters. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Aerobatic show

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