Dinosaur Expo 2011

A worker looks at a replica of a Tyrannosaurus rex fossil on display for “The Dinosaur Expo 2011” exhibition at the National Museum of Nature and Science in Tokyo June 21, 2011. The exhibition will be held from July 2 to October 2, 2011. REUTERS

Factory on fire

A major fire broke out at a coir producing factory in Mellawagara area in Madamape this morning. According to the police they suspect that a short circuit may have caused the fire. One person who went to douse the fire sustained injuries and was admitted to the Madampe Base Hospital. Pix by Jude Samantha

Sanga's century

Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara celebrates after completing his century during the third test cricket match against England at the Rose Bowl in Southampton, England June 20, 2011. REUTERS

All about the dengue larvae

Health Minister Maithripala Sirisena is seen here examining a container which contains a dengue mosquito larva during the launch of the Mosquito Prevention Week today. An even was held in Nugegoda to commence the Mosquito Prevention Week. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

'Jeune fille endormie'

A cameraman films a man looking at a 1935 painting entitled 'Jeune fille endormie' by Spanish artist Pablo Picasso at Christie's auction house in central London, on June 17, 2011. The painting, which was previously unseen in public since 1941 and gifted to the University of Sydney, is expected to reach between GBP 9-12m (dollars 14.5-19.3m or euros 10-13.7m) when it is auctioned at the Impressionist and Modern sale in London, on Ju

Feeding seagulls

A woman feeds a seagull with breadcrumps in Zinnowitz on the Baltic island of Usedom, northeastern Germany. Spring brought unsettled weather to the region with temperatures around 20 degrees Celsius. AFP PHOTO

Honouring Dudley

Nephew of late PM Dudley Senanayake former MP Rukman Senanayake presenting the book to UNP Dpty leader Karu Jayasuriya this evening. Pic Kusan Pathiraja

Father’s Day

Today marks Father’s day which was inaugurated in the early twentieth century. Father’s day is celebrated around the world and commemorates fatherhood and male parenting. The picture shows several homeless fathers in the Colombo area destined to the street due to unfortunate circumstances. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

“Best Dressed Victorian on Six Legs”

Alicia Favell, 10, poses with her Worling Cocker Spaniel, Lottie,  before entering the “Best Dressed Victorian on Six Legs” category during the Dashing Dog Show at Kensington Palace in London June 18, 2011. REUTERS

Back from Russia

President Mahinda Rajapaksa who participated in the International Economic Forum held in St. Petersburg, Russia returned to the island today. The President held several meetings with world’s leaders including the leaders of Russia, China and Spain during his visit.

Annual feast

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Kaffir crane

A black crowned crane stands in its enclosure at the Hellabrunn zoo in Munich, southern Germany on June, 2011. The animals, also known as Kaffir cranes, originate from southern Sahara Africa.  AFP PHOTO

Baby baboon

A baby baboon plays with an adult one at the Hellabrunn zoo in Munich, southern Germany on June, 2011. Baboons are native to Africa and and live in hierarchical groups. AFP PHOTO

Black eagle

A rare Black eagle with an injured left wing was recovered by Wild Life officials from Trincomalee today. The Black eagle is a protected species in Sri Lanka and wild life officials have taken steps to treat the injured wing. Pix by Amaradoru Amarajeeva   

After a check-up

Jailed former Army commander Sarath Fonseka is seen here after arriving at a private hospital in Colombo to receive treatment for his throat ailment. The picture shows Sarath Fonseka talking to supporters while leaving the hospital. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Ballena franca austral

A southern right whale, known in Spanish as ballena franca austral, jumps off the water in the Atlantic Sea, offshore Golfo Nuevo, near Argentina's Patagonian village of Puerto Piramides, June 17, 2011. The whales regularly come to breed and calve in this marine reserve from June to December. REUTERS

Moving with the times

A combination picture shows (top) the figures of Soviet soldiers at the base of the Soviet Army monument, painted by an unknown artist, in Sofia June 17, 2011 and a member of the Bulgarian Socialist Party's youth organisation cleaning the same figures of the monument February 18, 2010. The figures have been painted to resemble U.S. comic book heroes and characters from popular culture like Santa Claus and Ronald McDonald, the mascot of fast-f

Against attacks

A protest against attacks on Muslim countries was organized by the World Muslim Association near the Colpetty Jummah Mosque today. The picture shows protestors shouting anti-American slogans during the protest.  Pix by Kushan Pathiraja  VIDEO

Saying goodbye

Out going Police Chief Mahinda Balasuriya is seen here sharing a light moment with his successor to be senior DIG N.K Illangakoon moments before paying adieu to the Police Headquarters this evening. Pic By Pardeep Pathirana

Against the Minister

The lecturers of the Sri Jayawardenapura University today held a protest against the arrival of Higher Education Minister S. B Dissanayake in front of the Sri Jayawardenapura University premises. The picture shows the University lecturers holding placards during the protest. Pix by Pradeep  Dilrukshana

Mahinda meets Dmitry

Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev  meets with his Sri Lanken counterpart Mahinda Rajapaksa during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum June 17, 2011.  REUTERS

Ranaviru Punyanumodana

Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa is seen here sharing a meal with a Ranaviru child at the Ranaviru Punyanumodana 2011 organized by the Karuna Samadhi Padanama on a concept by Western Provincial Agriculture Minister Udaya Gammanpila. Commander of the three armed forces also participated in the event which was held today in the Nugegoda town where scholarships were awarded to 16 Ranaviru children. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Porsche Cayenne

Martin Winterkorn, President and CEO of Porsche Automobil Holding SE poses next to a Porsche Cayenne Diesel before the annual shareholders meeting of Porsche in Stuttgart June 17, 2011.  REUTERS

In support of fellow students

Students’ Union of the Sri Jayawardenapura University today staged a protest at the university premises against the suspension of 23 university students and in support of the four students who are still in CID custody. The picture shows the protesters at the University premises. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Mass for Peace

Catholic nuns release dove-shaped balloons during a mass for peace and reunification of the Korean peninsula at Imjingak Peace Park in Paju, near the demilitarised zone separating North Korea from South Korea, June 17, 2011. About 20,000 South Korean Catholics participated in the mass on Friday. REUTERS

Nothing's Shocking

A dog and demonstrators are hit by a jet of water from a police canon during a rally in Santiago June 16, 2011. Defying police water canon and tear gas, tens of thousands of students marched in Chile's capital and main cities on Thursday, the latest in a series of protests seen obstructing the government's legislative agenda.  REUTERS

The fight against dengue

A dengue prevention project organized by the Colombo Municipal Council’s Department of Community Health, where potential mosquito breeding grounds were fumigated, was conducted at Torrington Avenue today. Seen here are members of the Dengue and Chikungunya Prevention Campaign fumigating the area. Pix by Samantha Perera

Leaving the courts

Former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka, while leaving the Colombo High Court premises to Welikada prisons said that rulers in the past toiled to safe guard the country, culture and the people and instead the rulers today had joined hands with nefarious elements like thugs, rapists and thieves to ruin the country. He said this will go into the annals and be written in Mahawansa. Pics by Pradeep Pathirana

New al Qaeda Leader Chosen

Osama bin Laden (L) sits with his adviser Ayman al-Zawahiri, an Egyptian reputed to be second-in-command of the al Qaeda network, during an interview with Pakistani journalist Hamid Mir (not pictured) in this file photo image supplied by the Dawn newspaper on November 10, 2001. Bin Laden's long-time lieutenant, al-Zawahri, is now the leader of al Qaeda, Al Arabiya television reported on June 16, 2011. REUTERS

Lunar eclipse visible to Sri Lanka

Lunar eclipse began at 10.54 pm yesterday and ended at 4.30 am today. The total eclipse began at 12.52 am and the point of greatest eclipse occured at 1.42 am. A lunar eclipse occurs when the moon passes behind the earth so that the earth blocks the sun's rays from striking the moon. This is how the eclipse was visible to Gampaha. Pics. by  Indaratna Balasuriya