Hoping for resettlement

Newly appointed Resettlement Deputy Minister, Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan visited the Manik Farm welfare camp in Vavuniya today. The Minister can be seen here interacting with a family housed at the welfare camp. Pix by Romesh Madusanka 

Talking about the economy

Gampaha District UNP MP Ruwan Wijewardana is seen here addressing a press briefing this morning. Mr. Wijewardana who topped the District’s preferential votes’ list at the General Election commented on the governments mismanagement of the economy. Pix by Nisal Baduge

China thinks big

The performance centre, the place where the World Expo 2010 opening ceremony is to take place, is seen at the site of the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai on April 29, 2010. After the 2008 Beijing Olympics, China is planning to stage the largest World's Fair yet as the latest demonstration of its growing global clout. The six-month exhibition starts on May 1.  AFP PHOTO

Another rainy night…

Traffic came to a grinding halt in Colombo earlier this evening as heavy rainfall caused minor flooding on many roads. Pics by Varuna Wanniarachchi

Ready for the job

New Education Minister Bandula Gunawardena, who was often the target of the public for the gas price hike, is seen here assuming duties at his ministry today. Former Education Minister Susil Premajayanth is also in the picture.  Pic by Pradeep K. Pathirana

Thumbs up

New Power and Energy Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka is seen here giving the thumbs up after assuming duties at his new Ministry this morning. Former Power and Energy Minister John Seniviratne is also in the picture. Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Warming up

West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle (L) and Gareth Hopkins of New Zealnd watch a ball as it bounces near the wickets during the warm-up match between West Indies and New Zealand at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on  April 28, 2010. The ICC World Twenty20 2010  takes place in the West Indies from 30 April to 16 May.  AFP PHOTO

A warm welcome

Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa is welcomed by the Prime Minister of Bhutan at the 16th SAARC Summit in Thimphu, Bhutan which began today. Pics by Sudath Silva

“Where are our businesses?”

Pavement hawkers in Pettah were evicted today in order to clear the roads off illegal structures and make way for pedestrians to walk peacefully. The eviction comes days after pavement hawkers in Kandy were also evicted. Pic by Nisal Baduge

Remembering Lord Buddha

Today is Adhi vesak full moon Poya day. Picture shows Buddhist devotees visiting Temples in Colombo to mark the religious day. Pic by Waruna Wanniarachi

Advice from the predecessor

New Environment Minister Anura Priyadharshana Yapa is seen here being given advice from his predecessor Champika Ranawaka after assuming duties at his office this morning. Pic by Kithsiri de Mel

Art with sand

This picture taken on April 27, 2010 shows sand sculptures at Roermond. The Dutch sandsculpture festival in Roermond will take place from April 30 until September 26. AFP PHOTO.

Ex-soldiers kick back

  A disabled soldier in a wheel chair takes part in traditional New Year's games held to mark the end of the harvesting season in Ragama today. Some 170 men are cared for at this military-run rehabilitation hospital. Pics by Samantha Perera

Inspecting the animal kind

Minister Basil Rajapaksa visited the Dehiwala zoo today as part of a tour undertaken to inspect the institutions which fall under his Ministry. The MP is seen here inspecting the conditions of some of the animals. Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Learning the trade

President Mahinda Rajapaksa who is in Bhutan to attend the SAARC summit, visited the Pslk heritage museum in Thiimpu together with First lady Madam Shiranthi Rajapaksa. President Rajapaksa and Mrs. Rajapaksa are seen here admiring some of Bhutan’s traditions. Pic by Sudath Silva  

Lankan Radio wins Award‏

Shree FM radio won the top international broadcasting accolade, the National Association of Broadcasters International Broadcasting Excellence Award. E.A.P. Edirisinghe Organisation Managing Director Jeewaka Edirisinghe is seen here presenting the award to President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees.

Exchanging thoughts

New government Ministers Wimal Weerawansa and Basil Rajapaksa are seen here having a private discussion just after Mr. Weerawansa assumed duties at his new Ministry in Colombo today. Pic by Kithsiri de Mel

Next in line

President Mahinda Rajapaksa is seen here introducing his son MP Namal Rajapaksa to the Bhutan Prime Minister after arriving in Bhutan today for the SAARC summit. External Affairs Minister Prof.G.L.Piris, President's secretary Mr.Lalith Weeratunga, Mr.Sajin De Vas Gunawardane MP are also in the picture. Pic by Sudath Silva

New direction

Newly appointed Petroleum Industries Minister Susil Premajayantha took over at his new office this morning. The Minister is seen here speaking to his staff after assuming duties. Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshana

They keep coming

More weapons used by the now decimated LTTE were recovered by the police Special Task Force (STF) in Vellumilaivaikal in the North. Picture shows troops inspecting some of the recovered items. Pic by Romesh Madushanka    

The champs

Chennai Super Kings celebrate their IPL triumph, Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians, IPL final, DY Patil Stadium, April 25, 2010. cricinfo

Freestyle

Freestyle footballer Habib Makanjoula of Nigeria demonstrates his skills during a public training session in the build up for the Red Bull Street Style 2010 world title in Cape Town, on April 25, 2010.  Competitors representing 59 countries will compete for the title on April 28. AFP PHOTO

Pointing fingers!

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Discussing External Affairs

Sri Lanka’s new External Affairs Minister G.L.Pieris is seen here speaking to reporters in Colombo today, in his first briefing after being appointed to the post. Pic by Nisal Baduge

Martina rocks Lanka

Austria's leading female DJ, Martina Kaiser, performed to a packed house last night at the Beach House in Mount Lavinia. Daily Mirror online was the media sponsor for the event. Pic by Waruna Wanniarachi

Team work for a better catch

Fisherman from the Sinhala and Tamil community work together to get a better catch in the South Kadawatha  fish marcket in Nainamadama Chilaw. Pics by Pradeep Pathirana

Going home

More Internally Displaced People (IDP) from camps in Vavuniya were re-settled today. Picture shows IDPs returning home in buses facilitated by the government. Pic by Romesh Madushanka

Taking oaths

This television grab shows new Foreign Minister G.L. Pieris taking oaths before President Mahinda Rajapaksa this afternoon.  

All smiles

Recently re-appointed Government Members of Parliament Dallus Alahaperuma, Maithripala Sirisena and Susil Premjayantha are seen here in a joyous mood at a press briefing today.  Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshana  

Remembering Lalith

The 17th death anniversary of the late Minister Lalith Athulathmudali was commemorated today. Picture shows Dayantha Athulathmudali, a brother of Lalith Athulathmudali, placing a garland around a monument of the late Minister in Colombo this morning. Pic by Kithsiri de Mel