Revealing dates

The dates in which General Sarath Fonseka will be produced before a Court martial were revealed today. Military spokesman Major General Prasad Samarasinghe can bee seen here addressing journalist at a press briefing informing the dates. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Battle of the foe's

Several vehicles can be seen here damaged due to the clash which erupted between supporters of CWC Leader Arumugam Thondaman and Former Deputy Health Minister Wadiwel Suresh in Badulla this morning. The police had to rush to the scene to break up the two groups.Pics. by Palitha Ariyawansa

Sri Lanka’s pride

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and US First lady Michelle Obama are seen here presenting the Women of Courage award to Sri Lanka’s Jansila Majeed at a ceremony held at the US State Department in Washington, Wednesday. Majeed was among 10 recipients of the 2010 award.

Remembering the Tibetan uprising

Members of 'Students for Free Tibet' (SFT) gesture as they hold a candlelight demonstration in Kolkata today to mark the 51st anniversary of the Tibetan uprising. The protest marked the anniversary of Tibetan spiritual leader The Dalai Lama fleeing the country after the failed uprising in 1959.   AFP

Burning mockery

Colombo Municipal Council workers can be seen here burning election posters of candidates which they tore down this morning following a directive by the Elections Commissioner. The police last week launched an islandwide clean up campaign to take down all election banners and cut outs. Pix by Varuna Vanniarachi

UK pays courtesy call

British Permanent Under Secretary for Foreign affairs Sir Peter Ricketts paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minster Rohitha Bogollagama this morning. Sir Ricketts arrived in the country early this morning on routine visit and is expected to return home tomorrow.  Pix by Nisal Baduge

“My Land and My People”

A worker sorts out books showing the Chinese version of “My Land and My People” written by the Dalai Lama, during a press conference in Taipei. In this book, the exiled Tibetant spiritual leader describes his childhood, his quest for enlightenment, the Chinese invasion of his homeland and his exile in India. AFP PHOTO

Maiko crowned Miss Universe Japan

Newly crowned 2010 Miss Universe Japan Maiko Itai is congratulated by other contestants after the 2010 Miss Universe Japan final competition in Tokyo. AFP

In the spotlight

Visitors and media get a look at the American-born Giant Panda Tai Shan at the Ya'an Bifeng Gorge Breeding Base in Ya'an, southwest China's Sichuan province on March 9, 2010.  Two US-born pandas returned to China in February are adapting to their new homes at their own paces, but their handlers say they have both developed a healthy appetite for Chinese bamboo. AFP

Relief once again

The wholesale price of rice has been reduced with the introduction of the new rice harvest to the market. A rice vendor can be seen here marking the new price list in Fort today. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana   

Cornered..

Toyota Motor Corp President Akio Toyoda is surrounded by reporters after a meeting with Japan's Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama at the premier's official residence in Tokyo March 8, 2010. Toyota Motor Corp's President briefed Hatoyama on Monday of the carmaker's plans to improve quality control after a string of safety issues led to a massive vehicle recall. Toyoda will also meet Transport Minister Seiji Maehara and Trade Mini

Capsized…

 Strong currents caused a Navy patrol boat to take a small topple in Bambalapitiya this afternoon with 6 navy personnel on board. No one was injured. Pics by Varuna Wanniarachchi

In the fields

United National Party leader Ranil Wickremasighe who was on a visit to Digamadulla today can be seen here reaping paddy,  while UNP’s Digamadulla district organizer Daya Gamage looks on with a sickle in his hand. Pic by Navaratne Samaratunga

Women to the fore

The 100th Year of International Women's day celebrations falls today. A rally was held in light of this raising issues women face in Sri Lanka. Seen here are participants of the rally. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

And the Oscar goes to...

Winner for Actor in a Leading Role Jeff Bridges is congratulated by wife Susan at the 82nd Academy Awards at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood, California on March 07, 2010. AFP

Woman of the night

Actress Sandra Bullock is seen here arriving for the 2010 Oscars which is underway at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood USA. The 45-year-old Blind Side actress is nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role. (Just Jared)

Worshiping Nagadeepa

A large number of devotees from around the country could be seen visiting the Nagadeepa Temple in Jaffna recently after the conclusion of the conflict which affected the area. Buddhist devotees can be seen here taking part in religious rituals at this world famous temple. Pix by Romesh Madushanka

All smiles

Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao met President Mahinda Rajapaksa today (07) at the President's House. Indian High Commissioner Ashok K. Kantha,  President's Secretary Lalith Weeratunga and Foreign Secretary Romesh Jayasinghe were also present at the meeting. Pic by Nalin Hewapathirana

Broom Broom!

  The “AA Vintage Rally 2010” vintage car exhibition which was organized by the Automobile Association was held at the Galle Face today. The event showcased vintage cars of all makes and models in Sri Lanka.  Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Road to safety

More than a hundred fire trucks and ambulances join a motorcade in Manila on March 7, 2010 to raise awareness on fire prevention. Authorities have been warning of possible outbreaks of fire in congested areas in Manila as a result of the extended dry spell caused by the El NIno phenomenon. AFP

Chileans after quake

Home owners begin the job of removing debris and rebuilding their home damaged by a massive earthquake in Santa Cruz, in the wine-producing Colchagua Valley, March 6, 2010. Some Chileans were still waiting for government aid on Saturday, a week after one of the strongest earthquakes on record and a roaring tsunami killed hundreds and ravaged cities and villages along the South American country's south-central coastline. REUTERS

Gearing up for the Oscars

An Oscar statue is shrouded in plastic along the red carpet ahead of the 82nd Academy Awards in Hollywood.  REUTERS

The Electronic Revolution!

Party goers smile for the camera at the Electronic Revolution, a party held at Club Prive at CR&FC last night featuring DJ Yazz, DJ Shiyam and DJ Van Luup.  Pics by Varuna Wanniarachchi  

Up in the air

Spectators watch the take off of hot air balloons during the second day of a three-day festival at Kibbutz Ruhama near the southern Israeli town of Sderot on March 5, 2010. AFP

French warship team destroys pirate boats

Sailors from a French warship captured 11 suspected pirates into custody off Somalia on Friday. Twenty-eight suspected pirates were taken into custody by the European Union Naval Force after a handful of failed attacks on fishing vessels in the Indian Ocean. The mission said, a helicopter from the French warship FS Nivose then tracked the vessels and saw the suspects throwing things overboard. When a French team arrived at the scene, it found 1

Meeting a true artiste

World famous Indian musician and music director of over 200 Indian films Mr. Ravi Shankar Sharma met President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees today. President Rajapakse is seen here handing a momento to the visiting musician.  Pix by Chandana Perera

Battle of the Saints..

The annual inter-school Battle of the Saints between St. Peters College and St. Joseph’s College commenced today at the P. Saravanamuttu Stadium in Colombo. Seen here are school children caught up in the action. Pics Pradeep Pathirana.

Baghdad votes

Iraqi amry soldiers show their ink-stained fingers after casting their votes at a polling station in Baghdad on March 4, 2010. Voting began in Iraq's general election with security forces, the sick and prisoners casting their ballots ahead of polling day at the weekend. Election organisers expect around 800,000 people, who will not be able to go to polling stations on March 7, to take part in the early voting session. AFP

Navy museum opens in Galle

Seen here is President Mahinda Rajapakse with Australian High Commissioner Ms. Kathy Klugman at the opening of the navy museum in Galle earlier today. Pics by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Archeology to the forefront…

President Mahinda Rajapkse is seen here at the opening of the Oceanic Archeological Museum and Information Centre in Galle today. Pics by Pradeep Dilrukshana.