Protesting against fuel hike

Members of the United National Party including Upali Samaraweera along with members of the Uva Provincial Council today travelled in bullock carts to protest against the recent fuel hike. Pix by Palitha Aiyawansa

UNP launches website

The website of the United National Party (UNP), www.unp.lk. was launched today at the Jathika Sewaka Sangamaya Headquarters in Kotte under the patronage of Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe. A number of parliamentarians and members of the party attended the launch. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Donation to Cardiology Unit of LRH

The Colombo Branch of the Old Girls Association of Girls High School, Kandy donated a state-of-the-art Philips Multi Parameter Monitor to the Cardiology Unit of the Lady Ridgeway Hospital recently. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Discussing situation in the Maldives

The Maldives High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Hussain Shihab, as well as an advisor to the Maldivian President and Dr. Ananda Kumarasiri, are seen here addressing the media in Colombo today on the political situation in the Maldives. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Protect our nature…

In remembrance of Lieutenant General Robert Baden-Powell the Scouts staged an awareness programme urging people to protect nature under the theme ‘Environment Protection’. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

JVP signs petition against fuel hike

Member of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) signed a petition today in front of the Fort Railway Station urging the government to decrease all increments which came about due to the fuel hike. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Meet our demands

The All Ceylon Health Workers Union (ACHWU) carried out a protest today demanding the government to provide the allowances due to them, to declare Saturday as a holiday and to provide a salary hike for the additional eight hours they work in addition to their usual working hours. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Fire destroys 200 acres of forest reserve

A fire erupted in the Ambuluwawa Forest Reserve destroying an area of 200 acres. The cause of the fire is still unknown. Pix by Suranga Rajanayake

UNP strikes against fuel hike

Members of the opposition including the leader of the United National Party, Ranil Wickremesinghe, staged a protest today in front of parliament against the fuel hike and the subsequent increments that followed. Pix by Samantha Perera

Students protest

The Student's Union of the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka staged a protest today from the Sri Jayewardenepura University to the University Grants Commission, against student suppression and the authorities’ failure to address the crises in the university education system. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Let’s cycle

Opposition members of the Western Provincial Council today protested by riding bicycles from the Koswatte Junction to the Colombo Provincial Council, against the recent increment of the fuel bill. Pix by Samantha Perera

Ranil Abeynaike – 12.02.1955–21.02.2012

  Ranil Abeynaike a legend in his own right passed away this morning, leaving a void within the Sri Lankan cricketing circle, a void that would be hard to fill. We urge you to share your memories, condolences and anecdotes about Ranil on this page

Celebrating Maha Shivaratri

The Maha Shivaratri Day was marked today (20) by Hindu devotees in different parts of the country. Seen here are devotees marking the day by participating in religious rituals at the Sri Ponnambalavaneswarar Kovil  in Colombo.  Pic by Kushan Pathiraja

Sports meet for differently abled

Seen here are pictures taken at the annual sports meet of the School of the Deaf and the Blind in Ratmalana which was held at their school grounds recently. Pix by Reka Tharangani

‘Valeriy Belenikin’

On the occasion of the 55th Anniversary of the establishment of Diplomatic Relationship in Sri Lanka, the Russian Centre in Colombo together with the Sri Lanka-Russia Friendship Society staged an Art Exhibition yesterday at Galle Face Hotel. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

First foreign wedding in East coast

The first foreign wedding in the East Coast was held at Maalu Maalu Resort & Spa on February 18, 2012 at Passekudah beach. The wedding was that of Russian nationals, Olga Yurievna Gorbacheva and Vladimir Alexandroich Luchakovskiy and had a mix of Russian, Sinhalese and Hindu cultures.

JVP protest in Kiribathgoda

The Peoples Liberation Front (JVP) held a protest in the Kiribathgoda town today urging the government to reduce oil prices, stop corruption as well as unnecessary spending. Party leaders of the JVP also took part in the protest. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

First Ironman triathlon in SL

The first ever Ironman 70.3 and 5i50 Triathlon Series was held in Sri Lanka this morning. Seen here are pictures of the action that took place today. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja 

Sonu Nigam performs in Colombo

Popular Indian singer Sonu Nigam performed yesterday in Colombo at the CH&FC grounds drawing a large number of Sri Lankan fans. He sang a number of his award winning songs for nearly two and a half hours entertaining the crowds which also included prominent politicians. Pix by Samantha Perera

Whitney Houston laid to rest

A hearse containing Whitney Houston's casket departs following her funeral at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey February 18, 2012. Houston, 48, died in a Beverly Hills hotel room February 11, the eve of the industry's Grammy Awards. REUTERS

Last goodbyes

The funeral of Anthony Fernando, the fisherman who was killed on Wednesday February 15, during a protest in Chilaw. The picture shows his grieving family saying their final goodbyes. Pix by Hiran Jayasinghe

A protest that took a turn for the worse

The Protest against the fuel price hike organised by opposition parties headed by the UNP took a turn for the worse with the Police using tear gas and water canons to disperse the protesters. The Protest held in front of the Fort railway station saw a gathering of leading opposition figures including leader of the Opposition Ranil Wickreamasinge. Pictured here are the scenes as the protest unfolded. Pix by Samantha Perera

UNP protest with fishermen in Negombo

The United National Party (UNP) organised a protest in Negombo today condemning the death of the fisherman who died during clashes and also in protest against the recent oil price hike. Fishermen joined the protest by taking boats from the Hamilton Lake in Negombi. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

JVP rises against murder and price hike

The JVP distributed leaflets today, condemning the murder of fishermen in Chilaw and urging the government to bring down fuel prices. The event was held near the Fort Railway Station today. Pictured here is the leader of the JVP Somawansa Amarasinghe and members distributing leaflets to the public. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Holy Al Quran in Sinhala

The Holy Al Quran was converted to Sinhala and was launched at the BMICH today. Prime Minister D.M. Jayaratne graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Negombo fish market deserted

Pictures show scenes of a deserted Negombo fish market today as people stayed away from the day-to-day work in the fish stalls due to the death of the fisherman who was killed in the protest in Chilaw, yesterday. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

‘Jana Aragala’ against fisherman’s death

The Movement for People’s Struggle, today staged a protest in Negombo against the government, asking for a reasoning fisherman who was killed in the protest in Chilaw and against the fuel hike. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Remembering Vijaya

The 24th death anniversary of Vijaya Kumaranathunga was held today at Town Hall in Colombo. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Body of Anthony brought home

The body of Warnakulasuriya Anthony Fernando, who was killed in the protest in Chilaw was brought to his residence today. He was killed during clashes when fishermen in the area took to the streets yesterday against the rise in fuel price hike. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

MR at Singapore Air Show

Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapaksa (L) accompanied by S. Iswaran, Singapore's Minister of the Prime Minister's Office, watch an aerial display at the Singapore Air Show in Singapore February 16, 2012. Rajapaksa is on a state visit to Singapore. REUTERS