Campaigning in the East

Seen here is Opposition Common Candidate General (Ret.) Sarath Fonseka waving at the crowds with several opposition parliamentarians at a presidential rally in Kanthalae town today. This was the first presidential rally to be held in the Eastern province by the opposition. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Until the 8th…

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Violence free election?

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Whats this?

MP Mangala Samaraweera, the co-media spokesman for Opposition Common Candidate Gen. Sarath Fonseka reacts to a picture of the President's son, a Navy Officer, allegedly joining in with the presidential campaigning. Pics by Nisal Badhuge

Against outside interference

A large number of Buddhist monks from the Sri Lanka Bhikku Union today staged a protest outside the Viharamahdevi Park in Colombo, against a statement made by Presidential Candidate General Sarath Fonseka and against foreign interference in Sri Lankan matters.  Pics Pradeep Dilrukshana.

Tell me why..

National Freedom Front Leader Wimal Weerawansa addresses the media this afternoon at the party headquaters in Battaramulla where he invited Presidential Candidate Sarath Fonseka to an open discussion, wherein which he could answert allegations levelled agains his son-in-law. Pics by Nisal Badhuge.

The price of rice...

JVP MP Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Committee Member Duminda Nagamuwa addressed the press today at the party headquarters. The two JVP members raised the question of the rice shortage in the market. They had also protested against the arrest of the Venerable Dambara Amila thero. Pics by Pradeep Dilrukshana.

One goal...

A media briefing of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party was held at the Mahawali Center this morning. Minister Vinayagamurthi Mulitharan and Minister Rishad Bathiudeen are seen here having a private discussion at the briefing. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Celebrating the birth of Jesus

Christians around Sri Lanka attended midnight mass last night to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Picture shows a Christmas mass underway at St. Lucia’s Cathedral in Kotahena, Colombo last night. Pic by Indraratna Balasuriya  

Avatar comes to Colombo

The Sri Lankan premier of the most awaited movie of the year “Avatar” was held at the Liberty Cinema last evening. Seen here are excited moviegoers arriving at the movie premier hosted by EFM Radio. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana  

I bring relief!

Presidential candidate Retired General Sarath Fonseka today assured relief to the Golden Key depositors, at a meeting that was held at his Headquaters in Colombo. Pics by Samantha Perera.

Saddened by the allegations...

National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa seems to be wiping his eyes while addressing the media together with other Government Ministers on the repercussions of alleged allegations made by Presidential Candidate General Sarath Fonseka to the media. Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshana

A storm is brewing…

This satellite image shows the formation of a tropical cyclone heading towards the eastern parts of Sri Lanka late last evening. The Department of Meteorology issued a weather warning last evening to the Northern, Eastern, North-central and Uva