Uncertain future

Despite the police earlier stating that they had caught the ‘beggar serial killer’, the killing spree continues and a very uncertain future now lies ahead for these homeless people as they continue to live on the streets of Colombo in fear and anguish. Pic by Daily Mirror online & Waruna Wanniarachchi

Celebrating victory

Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga celebrates after taking his fifth wicket to secure victory over Pakistan in the opening match of the Asia Cup in Dambulla. Pic courtesy cricinfo

Noby

Japanese post-graduate student Kosuke Nakamura plays with the robot baby named Noby (short for  “nine-month-old baby”), that is 71 cm in height and weighs 7.9kg, at a laboratory at the Tokyo University on June 15, 2010. The baby robot has two cameras and two microphones on its head and is also equipped with some 600 touch sensors in the artificial skin of his body. The robot is designed to simulate the behaviour and growth of

Getting a clear view

UNP leader Ranil Wickramasighe who urged President Mahinda Rajapaksa today to reveal the proposed constitutional changes to the public is seen here getting ready to address a press briefing. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Urging the authorities

The Joint Council of Professions Supplementary to Medicine staged a protest today, opposite the National Hospital to urge the authorities to resolve the issues faced by para-medical students. Seen here are protesters infront of the National Hospital. Pix by Nisal Baduge

A friendly warning

Consumer Affairs Authority Chairman Rumy Marzook is seen here speaking to a vendor at the Pettah market today. The chairman visited the market and educated the vendors about marking the prices of the goods that are being sold. He warned that stern action would be taken against vendors who did not comply. Pix my Samantha Perera

A holy meeting

Parliament Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa called on Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith at the Bishop’s house this morning. The Speaker is seen here in conversation with the Archbishop after the formal meeting. Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshana 

Around Alabama

Large banks of sand have been built up along the shore line to help prevent oil from coming ashore on June 14, 2010 in Dauphin Island, Alabama. AFP

Ready for battle

Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan, Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi, India cricket captin Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Sri Lankan cricket captain Kumar Sangakkara  pose for photographers after a press conference in Dambulla, some 150 kms north of Colombo.  Asia's Test-playing nations begin their preparations for next year's World Cup when they contest the region's top one-day prize on June 15. Away from the global

Getting ready for the parade

The “Victory Day Parade” to mark the first anniversary of the conclusion of the war and the defeat of the LTTE will be held this Friday.  The picture shows military personal taking part in rehearsals at Galle Face Green today. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Life's lessons

School students look on as a man donates blood to comemmorate 'World blood donor's day which falls today. Pic by Kithsiri De Mel

Get set go..!

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, captain of the Indian cricket team, rides a bicycle in Dambulla, about 147 km (91 miles) from the capital Colombo June 14, 2010. The Indian cricket team is in Sri Lanka for the Asia Cup cricket tournament which includes the hosts, Pakistan and Bangladesh. REUTERS

Real life inspired

Actress Joan Cusack (2nd L), who plays the voice of the character Jessie (L), actor Tim Allen (3rd L), who plays the voice of the character Buzz Lightyear (4th L), and Tom Hanks (R), who plays the voice of character Woody (2nd R), pose together at the world premiere of Disney Pixar's “Toy Story 3” at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California June 13, 2010.  REUTERS

Celebrating 175 years

The annual feast of ST. Anthony’s church Kochchikade, Colombo, which celebrates 175 years today, was held this evening. The statue of ST. Anthony is seen here being taken along the streets of Colombo during the event. Pic by Kithsiri de Mel

Celebrating victory

  Ghana's defender John Paintsil (L) waves his national flag as he celebrates with Ghana's defender Lee Addy winning 1-0 over Serbia in the Group D first round 2010 World Cup football match Serbia vs. Ghana at Loftus Verfeld stadium in Tshwane/Pretoria. Ghana won 1-0. AFP PHOTO

Another era begins

An STF officer holds his daughter, as they watch the passing out ceremony of 453 new STF officers at the STF training school in Katukurunda this evening. Pic by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Poson season commences

Dasasil Mathas carrying Bo saplings participate in the Mihindu Perehera in Rajagiriya. The Perehera commenced from the Sri Wijayayaramaya in Dharmapala place, Rajagiriya.  Pic by Kithsiri De Mel

Up for the challange?

Cricket teams participating in the Asia Cup, were seen arriving in the country today. The picture shows Zaheer Khan and India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni engaging in a conversation after they landed in Sri Lanka.

A new chapter

A group of former LTTE combatants who have now been rehabilitated began a new chapter in their lives today. Bollywood star Vivek Oberoi and MP Namal Rajapaksa are seen here witnessing the wedding of two former LTTE cadres at a mass wedding of 53 couples in Vavuniya today. Pic by Pradeep Pathirana and Romesh Madushanka

Flying kick

Argentina's defender Gabriel Heinze kicks the ball during their Group B first round 2010 World Cup football match on June 12, 2010 at Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg. AFP

One goal

Government MP Namal Rajapaksa and opposition UNP MP Ravi Karunanayaka are seen here looking in opposite directions but cheering for the same team at the annual Royal vs Trinity Bradby encounter in Colombo this evening. Pic by Varuna Wanniarachi

Bradby encounter

With the first leg of the Bradby Shield encounter  between Royal College, Colombo and Trinity College, Kandy kicking off at the Royal Rugby stadium, Royal College supporters can be seen making their way to the rugby ground in support of their team. Pix by Varuna Vanniarachi   

Swinging big

The Mercedes Trophy Sri Lanka Country Finals 2010 got underway at the Colombo Golf Club this morning. Pics by Varuna Wanniarachchi 

FIFA faces

A young supporter weaves the Spanish flags before the welcome ceremony for Spain's national football team yesterday in Noth West University Sports Village on the opening day of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. AFP

Football fever

South Africa supporters hold a mock-up cup at the end of the opening ceremony of the 2010 FIFA World Cup on June 11, 2010 at Soccer City stadium in Soweto, suburban Johannesburg. South Africa and Mexico play in the opening match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. AFP

Felicitating the IGP

A felicitation ceremony was held at the police headquarters in Colombo today for IGP Mahinda Balasuriya who was conferred with a doctorate by the Saint Petersburg University in Russia recently. The IGP is seen here being welcomed at the ceremony. Pic by Kithsiri de Mel

Ready for FIFA

Heinz Liebold of the MBZ Obernahmer company presents moulding blanks of whistles on June 10, 2010 in Nachrodt-Wiblingwerde near Iserlohn, western Germany. The manufacturer produces referee whistles which are used among others during the FIFA Football World Cup 2010 taking place in South Africa from June 11 to July 11, 2010. AFP PHOTO 

Meeting the top brass

A soldier greets Defense Secretary Gotabaya Rajapakse earlier today on his visit to the Walikanda Army Camp. Pics by Army Media unit

Walking for peace

School children welcomE participants of a peace walk initiated today from Devundara to Point Pedro in memory of war heroes and to to mark the dawn of peace in the country after the conclusion of the 30 year long war. Pix by Romesh Madhusanka  

A visit to the South

Students from the Karthivu Girls’ School in Kalmunai visited Matara on a good will visit today. The students who had never visited the south were jubilant to see the grandeur of the historic Matara city. Seen here are the students enjoying themselves buying fruits in the open market during the visit. Pix by Krishantha Jeewaka Jayaruk