Meeting the Bishop

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Praying for Victory

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Making a point

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Under attack

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FUR-FREE

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Giving advice...

Former UNP strongman S.B. Dissanayaka, who crossed over to the SLFP recently, is seen here having a conversation with President Mahinda Rajapaksa while SLFP General Secretary Maithripala Sirisena looks on prior to the commencement of an election rally in Embilipitiya this evening. Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Supporting the General

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SLFP convenes..

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Scanning the body…

A Manchester airport employee is seen here demonstrating how a new body scanner works. The controversial body scanners will be introduced in several airports in the EU in a bid to tighten up security following a failed plot to bomb a US airplane. AFP

Cruising to victory

Sri Lankan cricket captain Kumar Sangakkara congratualates teammate Thilan Samaraweera after scoring half a century against India during the Tri-Nation Tournament at the Sher-e Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka today. Sri Lanka won the match by five wickets a short while ago. AFP

Prabha's gun..

A large of stock ammunition including a personal weapon of the late LTTE leader Vellapulii Prabakaran was found in Vellamulliwaikkal. Pictured here is Vavuniya DIG Nimal Lewke with the weapon. Pics by Romesh Madhushanka.

The world’s largest tower

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Waving at the supporters

Opposition common presidential candidate, General (Ret.) Sarath Fonseka is seen here waving at the crowd at a rally held in Campbell Park, Colombo this afternoon. JVP leader Somawansa Ameraisnghe and UNP leader Ranil Wickremasighe also attended the rally. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Rice for consumption

Bandula Gunawardena, Minister of Trade and Consumer Affairs is seen here dismissing an article which alleged that the rice imported was not good for consumption. He expressed these views at a press conference held at the Ministry today. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Discussing Lanka’s economy

Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal is seen here in conversation with World Bank Country Director Naoko Ishii during an event in Colombo today prior to announcing a relaxation in some regulations. Pics by Kithsiri De Mel

Demanding his release

A protest was held in Suduwella today demanding the release of the UNP organizer of the area Mr. Kithsiri Rajapaksa. Seen here are protesters shouting slogans demanding his release. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

A narrow shave

A Boeing 737 of German airline Air Berlin stands at the end of the runway at the airport iin the western German city of Dortmund on January 3, 2010. No one was injured after the pilot aborted the takeoff due to technical reasons on the flight heading for the Spanish Island of Grand Canaria. AFP

Making a point

Seen here is National Freedom Front Leader, MP Wimal Weerawansa making a point at a UPFA media briefing held at the Mahawali center this morning. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Could have been me...

An event was held at the Opposition leader’s office in Cambridge place today in light of the New Year. Seen here is Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremasighe reminiscing whilst looking at a Presidential poster of General (Ret.) Sarath Fonseka, at the event. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

He’s the candidate

Common opposition candidate General (Ret.) Sarath Fonseka called on archbishop of Colombo Rev. Malcolm Ranjith today where he discussed the current situation of the country.  Seen here is the Rev Malcolm Ranjith, General Fonseka and Opposition leader Ranil Wickremasighe at the event. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Blessings for the New Year

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Greeting the New Year...

New Years eve party goers in Sri Lanka greeted 2010 in an atmosphere of peace after decades of war. Picture shows performers including the Narni shakers, DJ Timmy Vegas and DJ Turbulence greeting the New Year at Copacabana 2 at the Mt. Lavinia hotel. Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Happy New Year

The New Year's Eve fireworks based on the theme 'Awaken the Spirit' explode over the Sydney Harbour Bridge on January 1, 2010. Over 1.5 million Sydneysiders and tourists lined the harbour foreshores to watch 120,000 pyrotechnics usher in the new year. AFP

New appointment

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Welcome the newcomers

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Getting ready for 2010

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A prayer for the New Year

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A new door opens…

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Gifts for the New Year

Police Spokesman Senior DIG Nimal Mediwaka is seen here handing over gift hampers for the New Year to 2585 police Ranaviru families at a ceremony that was held this morning at the DIG Office. Pics by Samantha Perera

Snow fall..

A communal worker clears snow near a Soviet era monument for Ukrainian-Russian union after heavy snowfall in the centre of Kiev on December 29, 2009. AFP