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The UNP Lawyers Association today warned that the UNP party reforms should be implemented promptly or an uprising in the party would occur. The picture shows a member o the UNP Lawyers Association making a point during the media briefing. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

A mother’s plea

A mother from Welegoda in Matara launched a fast-unto-death at the main entrance of the Sujatha Balika Vidyalaya urging the authorities to admit her daughter to the school. She told reporters that her child had been left without a school for more than nine months and pointed out that the distance from her home to the school was only 300 meters. Pix by Krishan Jeewaka Jayaruk

A time for prayer

A Hindu festival of the Bambalapitiya Srimanikavinayagar Temple was held this morning. Picture shows a Hindu devotee worshiping at the Temple as the Temple chariot prepares to take to the streets. Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Howzat!

A day-night cricket match was held in the north and north central provinces for the first time after the defeat of the LTTE. 64 teams participated in the matches and the cricketers included Sinhalese, Tamil and Muslims. Pics By Romesh Madushanka

Crash, boom, bang

An official is seen here trying to assist a Go-Cart driver after he crashed during the F1 promo race last evening at the Speed Drome in Battaramulla organized by EFM Radio. The winners were given air tickets to watch the F1 race in Singapore. Pic by Waruna Waniarachchi

Paying homage

Hindu priests are seen here paying homage to Lord Murugan at the annual vale procession organized by the Sri Shiva Subramaniam Swami Kovil in Slave Island.  Pic Kithsiri de Mel

Lightening speed

Ashan Silva maintained his lead amrc mcl aren formula championship when he secured a win and a second place in the second round of the four round championship held at pannala this evening. Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshana

What's for lunch?

Inmates at Prisons Island wide were granted special permission to interact with their relatives during meal times to mark Prison’s Welfare day. Pic by Kushan Pathiraja and Amadoru Amarjeeva

How’s business

Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa and Minster Wimal Weeravansa are seen here talking to a vegetable vendor, when they inspected a site for the construction of a trade complex for pavement hawkers in Nugegoda today. Pix By Chaminda Hittatiya

Tribute to the Pop King!

Local singing star, Dushyanth Weeraman is seen here performing at a Michael Jackson tribute concert held at Taj Samudra Hotel last night. Pic by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Tribute in Lights

The “Tribute in Lights” illuminates the sky over lower Manhattan on the ninth anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center in New York.  REUTERS  

Power

Vitali Mikheev of Ukraine attempts to lift a 300kg (662 lb) tray with tires during the “Minsk Open Cup” weightlifting competition in Minsk, September 11, 2010.  REUTERS

Some tea..

The Embassy of Japan and the Japanese Teacher’s Association of Sri Lanka has organized a Japanese Cultural Exhibition on the 11th and 12th of September. The picture shows a traditional tea ceremony being performed at the first day of the exhibition.  Pix by Indaratna Balasuriya

The old way

While washing machines are common in the West and even here in Sri Lanka, there are still those who operate laundries the old fashioned way. Staff of a laundry in Colombo are seen here washing clothes using their hands and feet, at times resulting in them falling sick. Pic by Waruna Wanniarachi

A fragile tribute

People walk near a sand sculpture of New York's World Trade Centre's twin towers created by the Indian sand artist Sudarshan Patnaik on the eve of the anniversary of the September 11 attacks, at the Golden Beach in Puri, about 70 km (43 miles) east of India's state of Oriss. REUTERS

A stroll on the beach

Muslims around the country celebrated Eid ul-Fitr today. The picture shows people strolling down Galle Face green this evening relaxing on a public holiday.  Pix by Waruna Vanniarachi

A flower for the President

President Mahinda Rajapaksa visited Katharagama today and took part in several religious activities. The picture shows the President being given a flower by a child during his visit to the Katharagama temple. Pix by Nalin Hewapathirana

Eid greetings

Muslims gathered at Galle face green in Colombo today to attend Eid prayers as the holy fasting month of Ramadan came to an end. Picture shows a Maulavi greeting some of the children after the prayers. Pic by Kithsiri de Mel 

Preparing for Ramazan

Muslim women are seen here buying material at the Ramazan Bazaar held at Barber Street, Colombo 13 in preparation for Eid Ul Fitr. Pic Samantha Perera

A day’s work

DNA MPs Arjuna Ranatunge and Vijitha Herath are seen here leaving the Supreme Court today after they filed a fundamental rights petition. Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshana  

Seeking Gods wrath

UNP supporters who had cast their votes for UNP MP Manusha Nanayakkara at the April Parliamentary Elections dashed coconuts at a temple in Galle today praying to the Gods to punish him. It was at this temple, during the elections that Nanayakkara had vowed before the Gods that he would not leave the UNP. Pics By D.G. Sugathapala

Flying high

UNP Parliamentarian Lakshman Seniviratna, is seen here landing from his helicopter ride at Mahiyanganaya for a public rally. Pic by Bandula Bandaraniyaka

Cleaning the dirt

Now that Mervyn Silva is back to his old position as the Deputy Minister of Highways, employees are seen here cleaning the dirt which had accumulated on his office building during his absence.

One big party

Government supporters light firecrackers to celebrate the passing of the constitutional amendments. Pics by Kushan Pathiraja

A good innings

Deputy Minister of Higher Education Nandimithra Ekanayaka is seen walking alongside MP and cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya after today’s parliament session. Pics by Pradeep Dilrukshana 

My side of the story

Army Commander Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya and Air Force Commander Roshan Gunathilaka look on as Navy Commander Vice Admiral Thisara Samarasinghe testifies before the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC). Pic Kithsiri de Mel.

In the shadow

A shadow is cast over DNA MP Sarath Fonseka as he prepares to head into a room to address the media at the Parliamentary complex today. Pic by Indraratna Balasuriya

Up in flames

The collar of a police officer catches fire while UNP members and supporters were involved in a standoff during a protest against the 18th Amendment today. Pic by Kushan Pathirajah

Cop in flames

An effigy of President Mahinda Rajapaksa is seen here in flames while a group of UNP protestors and the police were involved in a standoff during a protest against the 18th Amendment to the constitution. Pic by Kushan Pathirajah

Women’s power

An elderly supporter of the government is seen here backing the 18th Amendment to the constitution during a demonstration held in Colombo today. Protests were also staged against the amendment. Pic by Kithsiri de Mel & Nisal Baduge