Breaking records

India's Sachin Tendulkar celebrates his double century as teammate Mahendra Singh Dhoni (R) looks on during the second one-day international cricket match between India and South Africa teams in Gwalior today.  REUTERS

Where is Prageeth ?

The "citizen’s vigil light a candle for democracy" was held this evening at the Alexandra Place roundabout in remembrance of the missing LanakaeNews journalist Prageeth Eknaligoda. Pic By Pradeep Pathirana

Tendulkar breaks record

Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar broke the world record for the highest individual score in a one day international amassing 200 runs of 147 balls in the second one-day game against South Africa in Gwalior, a short while ago to. Seen here is Tendulkar playing a stroke on the way to his new record. AFP

Handing over nominations

The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) today handed over its nominations to contest the upcoming General Elections. TNA leader R. Sambandan is seen here after handing over his party nomination papers in Trincomalee this morning. Pic by Amadoru Amarageeva

'Build African Schools'

World number one tennis champion Serena Williams answers media questions at the secondary school in the village of Wee, Makueni district, some 300 kilometers southeast of Nairobi, as she inaugurates a school she funded. The school, built in collaboration with another charity 'Build African Schools' is her second action in the eastern Kenya region since 2008. AFP

In memory of D.R

The 124th birth anniversary of D. R Wijewardene, Sri Lanka’s premier newspaper publisher was commemorated with a bodhi pooja and pahan pinkam at the Kaleniya Raja Maha Vihara this evening. Ruwan Wijewardene, a grandson of D.R wijewardene participated in the ceremony. Pics by Varuna Wanniarachchi

Our Heroes

Close relatives of War Heroes who sacrificed their lives during the war were awarded medals in a project launched jointly by the Ministry of Defence and Ranaviru Seva Authority at the Ganemulla Commando Head Quarters this afternoon. The picture shows parents of soldiers who were awarded this medal. Pix by Indaratna Balasuriya     

Out in the open

National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa is seen here about to take the table together with former NFF MP Mohamad Muzamil prior to the commencement of a press briefing in Colombo today. Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshana

On a mission

Afghan boys walk past US Marines near a market in Trikh Nawar on the outskirts of Marjah on February 22, 2010. NATO's secretary-general Monday defended the war in Afghanistan as the alliance faced Afghan anger over civilian deaths, and the possibility of an imminent withdrawal of Dutch troops from the country. AFP

Flying on ice

Japanese Miki Ando performs during a training session at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver before the start of the 2010 Winter Olympics women's figure skating competition. AFP

Grieving for the loss

The wife of the suspect whose body was found near a lake side in Inginiyagala is seen here grieving for the loss of her husband. Police claim the suspect, who died, was apprehended for creating a commotion and had escaped while in custody by jumping into the Inginiyagala Samudra Lake. Pix by Wasathna Chandrapala

The way out

Former TNA MP N. Sri Kantha is seen here gesturing at a press briefing today where it was announced that he will form a new party together with former MP M. K. Sivajilinagam. Pic By  Pradeep K. Pathirana

In partnership…

Charge D’ Affairs at the German Consulate Dr.Stefan Weckbach unveils a plaque in honor of the partnership between the Consulate and Museus College, Colombo at the school premises. Pics by Kithsiri de Mel

Living among the ruins

Months after the end of the conflict, people in the Wanni are finally moving on, despite ruins still decorating this province. Seen here are people having constructed a temporary market place with a ruined water tank destroyed by the LTTE during the conflict in the background. Pic by Romesh Madushanka

Breaking barriers...

An Indian transgender is seen here during the finals of the 'Indian Super Queen' beauty pagaent for the transgender community in Mumbai. The pageant is the first ever organised for the transgender community in the country and are among the latest in a series of recent attempts to break down barriers for India's transgendered citizens. AFP

Khan is in town

The movie ‘My Name is Khan’ starring Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan had a special screening in Colombo this evening for guests and invitees. A large number of invitees turned up for the screening. Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshana

A colorful affair

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"Nagamu Purawara"

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Best of the best

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Cub scouts at play

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More olympic highs

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Inviting the President

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Whither the police?

JVP members Sunil Handunetti and Somawansa Amerasinghe talk to the press whilst waiting for the police to return with a court warrant to search the premises of the party headquaters in Pelawatte. Pics by Pradeep Pathirana.

Ranil speaks..

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New Observation Deck Unveiled

The International Space Station's new cupola is seen with the shutters open and Earth in the background in this image from NASA TV February 17, 2010. The $27 million, Italian-built port gives the station crew a commanding view of Earth and approaching cargo vessels.  REUTERS

Snowboarding highs

Gold medal winner Shaun White of USA competes during the men's snowboard halfpipe qualifications at Cypress Mountain during the Vancouver Winter Olympics. AFP

Mid-air stumble

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End this now!

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Human Chess!

A boy being used as chess piece looks on during a human chess match at the temple of Literature during Lunar New Year or Tet celebrations in Hanoi. Vietnamese enjoy an 8-day holiday as they celebrate the traditional spring festival. AFP

Celebrating the year of the tiger

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