Against malpractices

Employees of the Sri Lanka Telecom today held a protest against the alleged malpractices taking place at the SLT. The picture shows SLT workers holding placards during the protest in Fort today. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Wanted

A combination photo shows Saif al-Islam (L) during an interview with Reuters in Tripoli March 10, 2011, and his father Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi in Damascus March 29, 2008. The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants on June 27, 2011, for Gaddafi, his son al-Islam and the country's spy chief, Abdullah al-Senussi, on charges of crimes against humanity. REUTERS

All smiles

The evaluation committee for the 2018 Commonwealth Games bid is in the country for a four day evaluation, led by Chief executive officer of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Mike Hooper and Chair of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Evaluation Commission Louise Martin. Hopper stated that the evaluation would be based primarily on the basis of technical elements and comfort for the athletes. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

“Red Shirt Village of Democracy”

A woman prays in front of Buddhist monks collecting alms in Sam Phrao, a village designated as a “Red Shirt Village of Democracy”, near Udon Thani in northeastern Thailand, June 27, 2011. The red shirts, supporters of ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra, have been branding hundreds of villages as red to rally behind Thaksin's sister, Yingluck, who is leading the opposition ahead of the July 3 general elections. REUTERS

Strange friends

A dog called “Shura” licks an orphaned roe deer it has befriended in the Simferopol zoo in Crimea June 2011. The deer was found close to its dead mother in a local forest. REUTERS

Fail to spot the chance

Lakitha Shamal leader for almost eight laps of the ten lap Group ‘O’ Standard upto 250cc 4 Stroke was unfortunate as he lost control and met with a mishap. Picture by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Volkswagen Beetle galore

The Volkswagen Beetle owner’s club today presented a Volkswagen beetle rally at Green Path in Colombo. The picture shows several Volkswagen Beetles and their owners taking part in the rally. Pix by Nisal Baduge 

Awaiting resettlement

Although it’s been two years since the ending of the thirty year old ethnic conflict in the North, there still seems to be issues that have not been settled with concern to the displaced people. Seen in the picture is a group of people residing in the Kiliweddi IDP camp in Trincomalee, gathered at noon to collect their daily ration of water. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Returning home

As apart of the resettlement process that is ongoing in Jaffna, villagers from Kankasanthurai  are now allowed to return to their homes after 21 years. Seen here are villagers clearing the over grown forests and rebuilding their homes in a bid to resume lives they left behind during the war. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

IIFA 2011

Diya Mirza, Priyanka Chopra, Anushka Sharma, Shah Rukh Khan, and Boman Irani bow at the end of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards show in Toronto. June 25, 2011.   REUTERS

“Smurfs”

People dressed up as “Smurfs” walk to a promotional event in Mexico City June 25, 2011. Promoters for the film “The Smurfs” gathered volunteers dressed as “Smurfs” to take part in a Global Guinness World Record attempt for the most people dressed as “Smurfs” ever. REUTERS

Against terrorism

Participants stand for a family photo during International Conference on  Global Fight against Terrorism in Tehran June 25, 2011. REUTERS

Playing in the floods

Children paddle a boat along a submerged road due to floodwaters brought by tropical storm Meari in San Mateo Rizal, east of Manila June 25, 2011. Meari exited the Philippines leaving 11 fishermen missing and affected some 69,000 families by floods, local media reported. REUTERS

'Nelly'

Young elephant 'Nelly' kicks a football during an event to predict the result of the upcoming Women's World Cup soccer match between Germany and Canada, at the safari-park in Hodenhagen, Lower-Saxony June 24, 2011. The 'elephant oracle' announced a German victory by 1-0.  The Women's World Cup will be held in Germany June 26 -July 17 . REUTERS

Standing out in the crowd

A spectator wears a novelty hat at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London June 24, 2011. REUTERS

Against attacks

The “New Social Equality Party” held a protest in front of the Fort Railway station today against the attack on TNA MPs in Jaffna recently. The picture shows Dr.Vikramabahu Karunaratne during the protest. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Fiesta of San Joan

A rider rears up on his horse surrounded by a crowd in downtown Ciutadella, in the Spanish Balearic Island of Menorca, during traditional Fiesta of San Joan (Saint John) June 23, 2011. The riders of the horses are the representatives of ancient Ciutadella society - nobility, clergy, craftsmen and farmers. REUTERS

Voice for the missing

Parents of missing and disappeared Tamil youth staged a protest at the Kilinochchi town today urging the authorities to release information of whereabouts of their children. The protest was organized by We Are Sri Lankans Organization. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

In memory of Premadasa

The Premadasa Foundation today provided lunch to the City Home for the Elders in Wickramasinghepura, Battaramulla to commemorate the 84th birthday of the late former President Ranasinghe Premadasa. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

What's the sound of that?

Participants of the contest 'Electric driving: what's the sound of that?' drive on segways to the Royal Conservatory of The Hague on June 20, 2011.  Together with students of the conservatory participants intend to compose sounds for how the almost soundless, electrical vehicles should have to sound.   AFP PHOTO

Protest to free soldier

Cardboard cut-outs of captured Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit stand outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office in Jerusalem, during a protest calling for his release in this December 21, 2009, file photo. Saturday, June 25, 2011 marks the fifth anniversary of Shalit's capture. Shalit, grabbed by militants who tunnelled into an Israeli army border position on June 25, 2006 and took him into the Gaza Strip, has become a powerful symbo

49th Paris Air Show

Jet takes part in a flying display during the 49th Paris Air Show at the Le Bourget airport near Paris June 22, 2011.   REUTERS

SF in prison for 500 days

Religious observances were held at the Bellanwila temple this evening to invoke blessings on jailed former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka and to mark 500 days since his imprisonment. Pics by Pradeep Pathirana

Gael at Wimbledon

French player Gael Monfils plays against German player Matthias Bachinger during a Men's Singles match at the 2011 Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Tennis Club, in south-west London, on June 20, 2011. AFP

Gift from B'desh

Bangladesh High Commissioner to Sri Lanka H.E. Mahbub uz Zaman handed over a consignment of medicines to Health Minister Maithripala Sirisena as a goodwill gift from the Bangladesh Government. The consignment contains six metric tonnes of medicine worth about Rs. 8 million. Pics by Nisal Baduge

Walking past the ruins

Neighbours walk by a house hit by a rocket fired by forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi in the center of the rebel-held city of Misrata, June 21, 2011. REUTERS

“Pororoca”

A surfer rides the thunderous “pororoca” tidal bore wave on Amazon river near Caviana island in Marajo in Para State, part of the Brazilian Amazon jungle, June 17, 2011.  The word “pororoca” comes from the Amazonian indigenous term meaning “destroyer, great blast”. The feared and thunderous waves capsize boats and wash away nearly everything in their path twice each day. The phenomenon begins when ocean ti

In support of the academics

Academics from universities countrywide participated in a protest march staged by the FUTA today to express objection to the Government’s failure to grants their demands. Seen in the picture are academics marching on while students of the Visual and Performing Arts university applauding the protesting academics. Pix by Samantha Perera

Going in circles

Chris Lashua,creative director of Cirque Mechanics Birdhouse Factory from Las Vegas, performs with a gym wheel during a promotional event for his upcoming show in Hong Kong June 21, 2011. REUTERS

Signing agreements

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