An extreme dive

A competitor takes part in a cliff-diving competition near the central Bohemian village of Hrimezdice in the Czech Republic in July. REUTERS

A perfect serve

Spain's Nicolas Almagro serves to Spain's Daniel Gimeno-Traver during their semi-final match at the Swiss Open ATP tennis tournament in Gstaad July 31, 2010.  REUTERS

“100 Years Down Flower Road’’

 ''100 Years Down Flower Road’’ the Ladies' College walk organized by the Old Girls Association of the Ladies College was held this afternoon. The picture shows present and past pupils of the school taking part in the school walk. Pix by Varuna Vanniarachi 

The long jump

Badji Ndiss Kaba of Senegal leaps in the air past an official during the Men's long jump finals competition during the five-day 17th African Athletics Champioships in Nairobi on July 29, 2010.  Badji finished in second place with a jump of 8.10 meters. AFP

Rescue pooch

A search and rescue dog leaps through the arms of his trainer from the Engineering Regiment of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) during a demonstration on July 30, 2010 at a military base on the outskirts of Beijing. The PLA, established on August 1, 1927 is the world's largest military force with some 3 million members and has the world's largest standing army with some 2.25 million members. The Engineering Regiment of the PLA wa

Watching the shot

Sri Lanka's captain Kumar Sangakkara watches the ball after playing a shot as India's Vangipurappu Laxman and Suresh Raina look on during the fifth day of their second test cricket match in Colombo July 30, 2010. REUTERS

Media under attack

Seen here is the destruction of the front entrance of the Siyatha media organization located at Hunupitiya Lake Road Colombo following the petrol bomb attack eary this morning. Pics By Sanath Desmond and Kithsiri de Mel

Catwalk beauties

Models strut their stuff as the Lanka Institute of Fashion Technology (Pvt.) Ltd (LIFT) celebrated its 10th Anniversarty with a fashion show at Hilton Colombo this evening. Pic by Nisal Banduge  

Knowledge for a brighter tomorrow

An interactive programme comprising teaching methods using digital content, www.skoool.lk, was officially launched at the Education Ministry today, in collaboration with Intel Corp., under the banner of Education for Knowledge Society Project (EKSP). Education minister Bandula Gunawardene is seen here speaking to an official from Intel Corp. athe ceremony. Pic by Nisal Banduge

Pretty shells, quick bucks

27,000 shells were seized by the Mundalama police today and the suspects were produced before the Negombo court. A police officer is seen here inspecting the oysters. Pic by Hiran Priyankara

A moment of merit

A five day meditation program was organized by Chief incumbent Ven.Harispaththuwe Ariyawansalankara thera for students studying in the University of Pali and Buddhism at the Vapassa meditation center. The picture shows monks being served dhana during the program. Pic by Waruna Wanniarachchi

A rare call

Detained General Sarath Fonseka who was produced in court today for the ‘white flag’ case is seen here in all smiles as he speaks away on a mobile phone from outside the court premises. Pic by Predeep Pathirana

There she goes...

The 'XOXO on the runway' organized by z club of Colombo was held at the World Trade Center this evening. Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Fighting for a friend

University students staged a protest in Fort this afternoon over the killing of Ruhunu University student Susantha Bandara. Pic by Indraratne Balasuriya

The philosophy unfolds

A monk is seen here reading a book written by Prof. Bellanwila Wimalarathana Thera. The book was launched this evening at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute. Pic by Kushan Pathiraja

And we got him!

Sri Lanka's Ajantha Mendis (R) celebrates taking the wicket of India's Vangipurappu Laxman with a teammate during the third day of their second test cricket match in Colombo July 28, 2010. REUTERS

More protests

The government midwifes service association staged a protest today against the alleged attempt by the government to train nurses to operate as midwifes thus placing the future of qualified midwifes in jeopardy. A group of midwifes are seen here during the protest. Pic by Kithsiri deMel

The winners are..

Daily Mirror photojournalist Samantha Perera, journalist Dianne Silva, Daily Mirror Deputy Editor Sunil Jayasiri and Sports Editor Channaka De Silva pose at the Sri Lanka Journalism Awards which was held this evening. Pic by Nisal Banduge

And that's how its done..

Minister of Economic Development, Basil Rajapaksa and Minister of External Affairs,Prof. G.L. Peiris met with Japan's special envoy to Sri Lanka, Yasushi Akashi during an official visit to Japan. Minister Rajapaksa is seen here smiling at Akashi while he explains something to the Sri Lankan ministers.

There's time to kill..

University lecturers are seen waiting till the Federation of University Teacher's Association conducted a media briefing this evening. 4000 University lecturers carried out a token strike today demanding that their salaries be increased. Pic by Kushan Pathiraja

It's time

The President's award for special scientific research was held this morning under the patronage of President Mahinda Rajapaksa. The President is seen here checking his watch as he prepares to take his place during the event. Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshana

On top

Sri Lankan cricket captain Kumar Sangakkara celebrates after scoring a double century during the second Test match against India. This is Sangakkara’s seventh double century. (Pic courtesy cricinfo)

A trail of destruction

A fire which raged across Mamaduwa, Vavuniya last evening destroyed over 200 acres of forest area. The fire was distinguished with the assistance of the Air Force. Picture shows some of the destruction caused by the fire. Pic by Romesh Madushanka

Maintenance train wreckage

Picture taken on July 26, 2010 shows the wreckage of a maintenance train after four or five wagons drove through a shop at the train station in Stavoren, on July 26, 2010. Two people in the cabin of the train suffered minor injuries. At the time of the accident four people were aboard the train. AFP PHOTO

Floating on plastic

Skipper Jo Royle waves as the 'Plastiki', a boat made from 12,500 plastic bottles, completes her 8,000-nautical mile trans-Pacific voyage from San Francisco by entering Sydney Harbour on July 26, 2010. The experimental catamaran, made from reclaimed plastic bottles, recycled aluminum irrigation pipe and held together with organic glue made from cashew nut husks and sugarcane, took 128 days to cross the world's largest ocean to highlig

Stick to your lane!

Several police notices were seen in Colombo today advising bus drivers to stick to the left lane when driving. The picture shows bus drivers reacting to the police advice. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja 

First day

Sri Lanka's captain Kumar Sangakkara acknowledges the crowd after scoring his century against India during the first day of their second test cricket match in Colombo July 26, 2010. REUTERS

And the drama continues

A police man is seen here having a conversation on the walkie talkie while university students staged a demonstration in front of the Kelaniya university this afternoon blocking traffic in the area. Pic by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Confident smile

The 'white flag’ case involving General Sarath Fonseka was taken up at the Colombo Chief Magistrates Court today. Fonseka is seen here leaving the court complex with a confident smile. Pic by Pradeep Pathirana

Beware of mines

The FSD carried out an awareness program regarding mines in the Muallaithivu area. Seen here are actors staging the awareness program with the theme 'Stay Safe- Bright Future' Pic by Romesh Madusanka