Colorful stones…..

Foreigners are seen here examining a variety of gem stones at the 20th Sri Lanka International Gem and Jewellery Show held at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike memorial exhibition center. Pic by Kithsiri de Mel

Leaders gathering

Navy Commander Thisara Samarasinghe is seen here gesturing Defense Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the opening of the Command Headquarters of the North Western Naval area in Mullikulam today. Chief of Defense Staff and Commander of the Air Force Air Chief Marshal Roshan Gunathilaka and Army Commander Army Commander Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya are also seen here. Pic by Pradeep Pathirana

I'm back!

Former deputy minister Mervyn Silva is seen here talking to former deputy defense minister Anuruddha Ratwatte at the SLFP annual convention held at the Temple Trees today. SLFP members Athauda Seneviratne, Vinyagamoorthi Muralitharan and Sarath Amunugama are also seen here. Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Going home

A recovering L.T Ariywathie is seen here leaving the hospital after she underwent a three hour operation to remove the nails which had been inserted to her body by her Saudi employers. Pic by Krishan Jeevaka Jayaruk

What’s this?

A pedestrian is seen here giving a curious look at leaflets being distributed by the JVP in Colombo today against the proposed constitutional reforms of the government. Pic by Waruna Wanniarachi 

Prevention begins now

First Lady Shiranthi Rajapakse is seen actively participating in eradicating dengue by fumigating an area in Colombo. Pic by Lalith Welvitigoda

Smoking!!

Former deputy minister Mervyn Silva is seen here fumigating chairs with the BTI chemical at the State Engineering Corporation in Peliyagoda. Health minister Maithripala Sirisena and deputy health minister Mahinda Amaraweera were also present. Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshana

I miss you...

A son of a fallen STF war hero places flowers to a monument at the 26th commemoration of fallen Special Task Force (STF) war heroes held at the Katukurunda STF camp this evening under the patronage of chief guest Air Force Commander Air Chief Marshal Roshan Gunathilaka and STF Commandant DIG K.M.L Sarathchandra. Pic By Kithsiri De Mel

A silent prayer

Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao is seen here worshiping at the Trincomalee Koneshwaram Hindu Temple during a visit to the area today. Pic by Amadoru Amarageeva

Olcott’s many properties

The leading heroin dealer, Olcott Perera, who was shot dead by police last night while attempting to escape from police custody, had many properties in Sri Lanka. Picture shows a luxurious house and vehicle he owned in Kurunegala. (PJ)

A tuk tuk ride

A group of 90 tourists have embarked on a three wheel ride across Sri Lanka. The group which is traveling around in 30 hired three wheelers are seen here at Mahiyanganaya this morning while heading to Colombo. Pic by Bandula Bandaranayake

Reunited

Suzanne Maria Chandima who was given away for adoption after birth to Sweden by her biological parents is seen here being greeted by her mother and grandmother after being reunited 31 years later at the Katunayake airport today. Suzanne was located by her Sri Lankan parents with the help of Bio Parents Locate, an organization in Sri Lanka. Pic by Waruna Wanniarachi

A charitable cause

CIC Charitable and Educational Trust Fund together with CIC Manussakama presented a LEVO stand-up Electric wheel chair to Smaitha Samanmalee, a final year medical student of the Colombo University who suffered a critical spinal injury at a medical exhibition. Pic by Pradeeep Dilrukshana

From Sri Lanka

The Governor of the Chinese province of Yunan, Qin Gusngrong called on Prime Minister D.M Jayaratne at the Prime Ministers office this afternoon. The Prime Minister is seen here handing over a memento to the visiting Governor. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Rao in Vauniya

Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao is seen here visiting one of the demining sites in Vauniya today. The Indian Foreign Secretary urged Sri Lanka to look to the future and focus on development and reconciliation. Pix by Romesh Madushanka

Inappropriate

The picture sent by a dailymirror.lk reader shows an image of a woman in a provocative stance in a poster meant to attract school students for Sinhala classes. The reader questions these kinds of material being used to attract and influence children.

Mass media

The JVP filed objections against the proposed 18th amendment at the Supreme Court today. The Picture shows JVP MP Sunil Hadunnetti addressing the media after the objections were filed at the Supreme Court. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Back to sleep

Minister Nimal Siripala De Silva is seen here dozing off at the UPFA press conference held this morning. Minister Susil Premajayantha is seen here addressing the media while Minister Maithripala Srisena looks on. Pic by Kushan Pathiraja

Reunited

Suzanne Maria Chandima who was given away for adoption after birth to Sweden by her biological parents is seen here being greeted by her mother and grandmother after being reunited 31 years later at the Katunayake airport today. Suzanne was located by her Sri Lankan parents with the help of Bio Parents Locate, an organization in Sri Lanka. Pic by Waruna Wanniarachi

For a cause

Kumar Sangakkara mingles with fans at the launch of a program and documentary against human trafficking produced by US based Music Television in partnership with USAID. Pics by Manoj Ratnayake

All smiles

Hambanthota UNP MP Sajith Premadasa and Presidents son MP Namal Rajapaksa is seen here having a friendly conversation during an event in Hambantho . Pix by Sudath Malaweera

Reforms approved

SLFP General Secretary Minister Maithripala Sirisena is seen here during the press briefing, addressing the media regarding the reform proposals which were approved by the Cabinet today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Voicing protest

A protest was held in front of the Saudi Arabian Embassy in Colombo today against the torture of a Sri Lankan house maid who had 23 nails inserted into her body by a Saudi Arabian couple. The picture shows a protesters calling for migrant worker rights to be enforced. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana 

Consulting

Parliamentarian Sarath Fonseka is seen here consulting his aides before making his way into Courts this morning to face charges leveled against him. Pic by Nisal Baduge

Cricket’s shame

This still image from an undercover video shows a mach-fixer counting the money as he prepares to fix the Test match between England and Pakistan at Lord's last week. At least three Pakistani players have been named in the scandal. Pic by News of the World

A worthwhile journey

Malawarachige Ratnapala is seen here with his bicycle at the Public library in Jaffna. Ratnapala traveled from Deniyaya to Jaffna in his bicycle on a sight seeing tour. Pic by By N. Parameshwaran

Best of luck

A soldier is seen her shaking a hands with a disabled army soldier, geared up to take part in the annual Army cycle race today. pic by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Harvest festival

The new harvest festival was held in Waawaduwa village in Vavuniya after 30 years last evening. The rice from the yala season is offered to the Gods during this ceremony. Pic by Romesh Madusanka

Dancing with fire

The 60th Esala Perahera of the Balanwila Temple was celebrated last evening with fire dancers, kandyan drummers, stilt walkers and elephants in their finest. Pics by Pradeep Dilrukshana 

One angry sun

The sun sets behind a parched tree in Mato Grosso, midwestern Brazil. Dry weather, drought and heat has been causing fires across the country and put about 70 percent of the country at risk of fires. REUTERS