PM meet ex PM

Prime Minister DM Jayaratna met former Malaysian Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir Mohammed in Colombo today. The two are seen here greeting each other after exchanging momentous. Pic by Waruna Wanniarachi

Dilshan leads S.L to win

Sri Lankan captain Tillakaratne Dilshan receives the trophy from Zimbabwe's Minister of Sports and Education David Coltart and the Deputy Prime minister Thokozani Khupe after leading his team to win the series with 108 not out against Zimbabwe today in the final match of the Micromax Cup Triangular series at the Harare Sports club. Sri Lanka won by 9 wickets to claim the series title which also included India.  AFP PHOTO

Manmohan welcomes Mahinda

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (L) speaks with Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajpakse during a welcome ceremonial at The Presidential Palace in New Delhi on June 9, 2010.  Rajapakse is in India for a four-day visit. AFP PHOTO

Ex Malaysian PM in Colombo

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir Mohamad who arrived in Sri Lanka this evening is seen here with Cinnamon Grand General Manager Rohan Karr. Dr. Mohamad is in Sri Lanka for a business summit. Pics by Varuna Wanniarachchi 

A light for the General

A candle vigil was held this evening at the Vihara Maha Devi Park by Anoma Fonseka and supporters in remembrance of General Sarath Fonseka. Pics by Pradeep Pathirana  

Foreign advice

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Caterpillar “attack”

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A star among us

VIDEO Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi and his family were in Vavuniya with the Government Agent of Vavuniya P.S.M Charles and Deputy Minister of Economic Development Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena. Oberoi and his family have pledged financial aid to an IDP children’s school in the area. Pics by Romesh Madushanka

Daring escape

This combo image shows the window of a cell at the Maligakanda Magistrate’s court and a police officer investigating the site where a group of 11 suspects who were held under special custody escaped this afternoon. Pic by Waruna Wanniarachi

In full flow

Zimbabwean wicket keeper Tatenda Taibu waits for a catch as Sri Lankan batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan (R) takes a shot at the Harare Sports Club on June 7, 2010 in the sixth match of the Micromax Cup Triangular series. Zimbabwe will be playing Sri Lanka on Wednesday June 9 in the finals after India failed to qualify. AFP PHOTO

Father to son

President Mahinda Rajapaksa who celebrated 40 years in politics today is seen here presenting a memento to his son and Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa for receiving the highest percentage of preferential votes at District level at the last general elections. Pic by Sudath Silva

Discussing Lanka

India’s Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram is seen here in conversation with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi at his residence where they discussed issues relating to the Sri Lankan Tamils prior to President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s visit to India tomorrow. Photo Courtesy DIPR

US Celebrates July 4th

US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama attend the taping of “America Celebrates July 4th at Ford's Theatre,” a gala honoring South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu and South African Constitutional Court Justice Albie Sachs,” at Ford's Theatre in Washington, DC, June 6, 2010. The annual event, held at the theater where former US President Abraham Lincoln was fatally shot, featured singer Kelly Clarks

In a pensive mood

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And the winner is

The Indian International Film Awards (IIFA) was held in Colombo, Saturday, with the best of Bollywood gracing the occasion. Picture shows some of the top Indian stars arriving for the awards show. (AFP pics)

Stars galore

Indian bollywood actors Sanjay Dutt, Kangana Ranaut and Irrfan Khan attend a press conference for the new film “Knock Out”, during the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards event in Colombo on June 5, 2010. Megastar Aamir Khan's hit movie “3 Idiots” is set to sweep the board at the “Bollywood Oscars” in Sri Lanka this weekend, after scooping a string of awards in the technical categories. AFP

Chief Minister’s birthday

The final day of the "27th Chief Ministers Conference" was held in Marawila today. Picture shows Chief Minister of the North Western Province, Athula Wijesighe serving milk rice to Shamindra Rajapaksa, the youngest son of Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa at the conference in light of his birthday falling on the final day of the 27th conference. Pix by Jude Samantha

Greeting a Star

President Mahinda Rajapaksa and his family hosted the Bollywood stars in town for the IIFA awards, at Temple Trees this morning. Picture shows actor Anil Kapoor greeting President Rajapaksa and Madam Shiranthi Rajapaksa. Pic by Sudath Silva

Protecting our environment

A workshop to celebrate “Environment Day” was organized by the Department of Forest Conservation in Kurunagala this morning. Around 150 students from eleven schools in the area participated in the workshop. The picture shows some of the students taking part. Pix by Varuna Vanniarachi 

New graduates

Picture shows a graduating ceremony held in Vavuniya today for over 200 army trainee soldiers. Pics by Romesh Madushanka

IIFA city at night

The city of Colombo was transformed last night decorated and lit up for the 'night of nights' today as Bollywood’s best take centre stage at the IIFA Indian movie awards. Pic by Varuna Wanniarachi

Greeting the fans

Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan is seen here being driven around the SSC grounds with MP Namal Rajapaksa by his side during the IIFA cricket match in Colombo this evening. Pic by Waruna Wanniarachi

Star studded match

Bollywood actor Aftab Shivdasani is seen here waving at the crowd during the IIFA Twenty20 match which is currently being played at the Sinhalese Sports Club grounds.  Pix by Varuna Wanniarachi

IIFA fashions

Indian Bollywood took the ramp at Indian International Film Academy (IIFA) awards fashion show held at the BMICH in Colombo last night. The stars are seen here walking the green carpet prior to the show.

Stars galore

Bollywood stars gathered in Colombo today to brief the media about the IIFA events which began in the country today. Seen here are the stars posing in front of the cameras. AFP

A pensive moment

The United National Party held a meeting this evening at their Kotte office regarding the party reforms. Seen here is UNP leader Ranil Wickremesighe, MPs Ravi Karunanayake, MP Kabir Hashim and Western Provincial Council member Srilal Lakthilaka at the meeting . Pic By Pradeep Dilrukshan

Staying alive

The Australian version of the world famous band Bee Gees is currently in town for a one off performance. The band is seen here during a photo shoot and rehearsal in Colombo today. Pic by Kithsiri de Mel

Ayubowan

The Netherlands Ambassador to Sri Lanka Leoni Cuelenaere is seen here greeting Navy officers in Trincomalee before embarking on a visit to the area this morning. Pic by Amadoru Amarageeva

More IIFA stars arrive

Bollywood star Bipasha Basu and several other filmstars arrived in the country yesterday to take part in the IIFA events which will begin in the country from today. More celebrities from the Indian film world are expected to arrive today to participate in the three days of events

Plans for IIFA

The police conducted a press conference today regarding the traffic plans for the up coming IIFA week that will be held in Sri Lanka. Seen here is Police DIG Administration N.K Illangakoon speaking to the media at the conference. Pics. by Pradeep Dilrukshana