“Do Do and Aorn”

Two-year-old chimpanzee “Do Do” feeds milk to “Aorn”, a 60-day-old tiger cub, at Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm and Zoo in Samut Prakan province on the outskirts of Bangkok July 30, 2011. The crocodile farm, used as a tourist attraction, houses some 80,000 crocodiles and is the largest in Thailand.  REUTERS

Displaced !

Five-year-old Shahzad, who was displaced after the 2010 floods, stands in a tea shop after he returned with his family to the village of Yousuf Naich, some 36 km (22 miles) from Dadu in Pakistan's Sindh province July 29, 2011. The village of Yousuf Naich was devastated by the 2010 floods, which left one-fifth of Pakistan submerged. Last year's flooding left some 2,000 people dead, 11 million homeless and another 7 million were affected. R

Strengthen their rights

Members of the Sri Lanka Central Federation of the Deaf (SLCFD) today staged a peace walk in front of the Colombo Fort railway station urging the government to strengthen the rights of the deaf persons including providing better education opportunities to them and ensuring employment opportunities. Pix by Nisal Baduge

In memory of those who died in Oslo

A man arranges flowers next to a graffitti marking a bomb attack last Friday, in the centre of Oslo July 28, 2011. Norwegian police on Thursday ended a six-day search for bodies on the island where anti-Islamist extremist Anders Behring Breivik killed 68 people and say they are increasingly certain he acted alone. Breivik, 32, killed a total of 76 people in a bomb attack in central Oslo followed by the shooting rampage at the island summer camp f

Give them freedom

The Socialist Youth Movement held a protest this evening urging the government to take steps to release young Tamil political prisoners. A group of activists are seen protesting in front of the Fort Railway Station. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Talking about change

UNP Co Deputy Leader Sajith Premadasa at the news conference where he announced that deputy Leader Karu Jayasuriya had agreed to take over party leadership to resolve the internal crisis. UNP MPs Talatha Atukorala, Rosy Senanayake and Ranjith Maddumabandara were also present. Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Salute

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X-fighters in Galle Face again

The fearless Red Bull- X fighters are set to perform to thrill the crowds at the Galle Face Green this Saturday. The team comprises Nick De Wit, Gilles De Jong, Jimmy Verburgh and Daniel Bodin. Seen here the four riders speaking to the media on the upcoming event. Pic By Pradeep Pathirana

Environmental activists

A lumberjack speaks with an environmental activist hugging a tree which was felled midway, in Sumava National Park near the village of Modrava July 27, 2011. Environmental activists held themselves to trees on Wednesday to prevent authorities from cutting down trees affected by bark beetles in the national park. REUTERS

“Ko Art Shop”

A worker checks the finishing on a motorcycle made from recycled materials of spare parts from cars and bicycles at a workshop owned by Roongrojna Sangwongprisarn in Bangkok July 27, 2011. Roongrojna, 54, creates his artworks from recycled spare parts from used cars, motorcycles as well as bicycles. With four shops in Bangkok named “Ko Art Shop”, Roongrojna also exports his artworks to clients all over the world. REUTERS

Trail comes to an end

‘Trail’ the charity walk to raise USD 2 million to build a cancer unit in a hospital in Jaffna reached its destination yesterday. Seen here are people in the area embracing each other at the completion of the walk. Pix by Priyantha Hewage Omantha

First lady at the first international autism conference

First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa delivers a speech at the first-ever international conference on autism in Dhaka on July 25, 2011. The two-day conference began in Dhaka to promote awareness on the neorobiological disorder in Bangladesh and other South Asian countries. AFP PHOTO

After the hearing

Former Ceylinco Chairman Lalith Kothalawela appeared in court today in the latest hearing in the Golden Key case. Seen here is Kothalawela being escorted out of court after the hearing. Pix by Indraratna Balasuriya  

Daily Mirror winners

Daily Mirror winners at tonight’s Editors Guild awards are (L-R): Sports Journalist of the Year Channaka de Silva, Cartoonist of the Year Awantha Artigala, Young Reporter of the Year Lakna Paranamanna, Susitha. R. Fernando the winner of Subramanium Chettiah award for Reporting for Social Responsibility and the Merit winner in the photojournalist category Kushan Pathiraja carrying the award of English Columnist of the Year D.B.S. Jeyaraj. Pi

Lifeline for war heroes

 ‘Abimansala’ - the wellness resort for totally dependent disabled War Heroes at Anuradhapura where they are provided with a lifeline during the rest of their lives was opened today by President Mahinda Rajapaksa. Picture shows two totally disabled war heroes at the resort built at a cost of Rs.200 million. It will house 52 totally disabled soldiers. Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshana

JHU after LG polls

Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) General Secretary and Minister of Power and Energy Patali Champika Ranawaka addressing the media today about the results of the recently conducted Local Government election covering 65 local bodies. JHU Leader Ven. Omalpe Sobitha Thera and Ven. Vewelduwe Naraprabha Thera obtained the highest number preferential votes from theEmbilipitiya Municipal Council are also in the picture. Pic by Samantha Perera

CEB workers protest in Trinco

Ceylon Electricity Board employees in the Eastern Province today staged a protest in Trincomalee town demanding the immediate payment of salary increments in arrears for more than ten months. The protest was organized by the CEB Employees United Trade Union Alliance. Pix. by Amadoru Amarajeewa

WFP donates field vehicles

United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today donated nineteen field vehicles to the government. They were distributed among several ministries including Economic Development, Education and Health. Here Ms. Azeb Asat hands over the donation to Additional Secretary (Regional Development) Ministry of Economic Development Nihal Somaweera. Pix. by Kithsiri De Mel

Surviving the floods

A man paddles a makeshift raft through a flooded street in Las Pinas, Metro Manila July 26, 2011. More than 100,000 families were displaced due to flooding, while 11 fishermen were missing in central Philippines as Typhoon Juaning battered the main Luzon island, forcing schools to close and grounding domestic flights and ferry services, disaster officials said on Tuesday. REUTERS

Aid offer from South Korea

Representatives from South Korean civic groups wave to a truck carrying sacks of flour to North Korea at a parking lot of Imjingak pavilion near the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas in Paju, about 55 km (34 miles) north of Seoul, July 26, 2011. South Korean civic groups sent 300 tonnes of flour aid on Tuesday to help starving North Koreans in Sariwon city, North Hwanghae Province, North Korea... REUTERS

Memorial march

Masses of people holding roses take part in a memorial march outside Oslo City Hall July 25, 2011. At least 100,000 people, many carrying white or red roses, rallied in Oslo on Monday to show support for victims of attacks that killed 76 people, police said.  REUTERS

Ther festival

The annual Vel festival of the Siva Subramania Suwami Kovil in Slave Island was held this morning. The picture shows devotees taking part in the Vel festival. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Agri promotion week

The “Agriculture Promotion Week” was ceremoniously declared at the Govijana Seva Centre in Homagama by Minister Udaya Gammanpila this morning. The picture shows Minister Udaya Gammanpila enjoying a cup of “Kola Kande” during his tour of the center. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Yawn !

A six-week-old hippopotamus yawns beside its mother at Prague Zoo, July 24, 2011.   REUTERS

“Indignant”

An  “Indignant” demonstrator wearing a wrist-band that reads “indignant” lies on the floor as they march towards Madrid's Puerta del Sol during a protest against politicians, banks, the economic crisis and the austerity measures of Europe, in Madrid  July 24, 2011. REUTERS

Water scarcity in Kytes

An old woman in the Kytes island eagerly waits for the Municipal Council to deliver water. The municipal Council is engaged in supplying water to the people in Kytes as there is a scarcity of water in the area. Pic by Pradeep K. Pathirana 

‘Trail’ a journey by the living, for life

‘Trail’ the charity walk to raise USD 2 million to build a cancer unit in a hospital in Jaffna reached, Kodikaman town in the Jaffna Peninsula on July 24. The 27-day walk is organized by the local charity, the Colours of Trust. Pic by Pradeep Pathirana

Jaffna market buzzing with activity

Once war torn Jaffna is buzzing with activity as it shows in the market which is busy with vendors and buyers. Pic by Pradeep K. Pathirana

Feeling more comfortable

President Mahinda Rajapakse is seen going through the final election results of the Local Government elections held yesterday. The United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) won in 45 out of the total 65 LG bodies. (President’s Media Unit)

Remembrance

People light candles as they mourn for the victims of the massacre on an island in the countryside and the bomb blast in the capital Oslo July 23, 2011. Norwegian police searched for more victims and a possible second gunman on Saturday after a suspected right-wing zealot killed up to 98 people in a shooting spree and bomb attack that have traumatised a once-placid country. The 32-year-old Norwegian named Anders Behring Breivik was arrested after