Bomb attack in Karachi

Pakistani Navy investigators gather around a bus at the site of the bomb attack in Karachi on April 28, 2011. Three people were killed and 15 others wounded when a bomb hit a bus ferrying Pakistani naval officials to work in the port city of Karachi, the third such attack in days. AFP

CB Governor meets loan seekers

Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivaad Cabraal met with women from Jaffna who have applied for the Prabodini loan scheme. The pictures show some of the women who met the Central Bank Governor. Pics by Kushan Pathiraja

Wimal insults Ban and report

Cabinet Minister Wimal Weerawansa slings insults at the UN Secretary General and the report produced by his Advisory Panel.  Pic by Pradeep Pathirana

Protest against Ban

People walk past a poster ridiculing United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon in Colombo. Pic by Pradeep K. Pathirana

The Art of the Automobile

A Ferrari 250 LM, 1964, vintage sport car is seen during the press day of the exhibition 'The Art of the Automobile, Masterpieces from the Ralph Lauren Collection' at Les Arts Decoratifs Museum in Paris April 27, 2011. The exhibition, which will run from April 28 to August 28, presents a selection of the most prestigious sports cars from the 1930s to the present day and outlines the main phases of the European automobile history. RE

Report a challenge to US defense policy

The Government at a press briefing today said the appointment of an advisory council by the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon and the release of the report not only violates the UN charter but is a challenge to the US government’s defense policy on ‘War against terror’ adopted after the September 11th 2001 terrorist attacks. The picture shows several Ministers at the press briefing. Pics by Kithsiri de Mel

Forest Fire

A helicopter transports water to its drop off zone at a forest fire next to the southwestern village of Eyholz near Visp April 27, 2011.  A fire erupted in a car body repair workshop on Tuesday afternoon and later spread to the nearby forest, local police reported. REUTERS

Paying last respects

Indian police officials spread the national flag on the transparent casket containing the body of Hindu guru Sathya Sai Baba inside Prashanthi Nilayam in the village of Puttaparthi, some 200kms north of Bangalore on April 27, 2011.  Hundreds of thousands of devotees gathered for the funeral of Sathya Sai Baba, one of India's most influential spiritual leaders who enjoyed a global following. While cremation is the most common practice at

Yuri Gagarin memorial

Embassy of the Russian Federation organized a ceremony at the Galle Face Hotel yesterday to unveil a sculptural portrait of the first cosmonaut in the world; Yuri Gagarin. The sculptural portrait is dedicated to the 50th anniversary of his spaceflight and a visit to Ceylon in1961.  Hon. Prime Minister D.M. Jayarathna is seen here unveiling the sculptural portrait. Pic by Samantha Perera

Malinga explains decision

Fast bowler Lasith Malinga taking a short break from the IPL, addressed the media yesterday to speak on issues regarding his injuries and retirement from test cricket. Seen here is Malinga addressing the media. Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana

Searching for victims

Soldiers of Japan's Self-Defense Force search for victims buried under debris in the tsunami-devastated town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture on April 26, 2011. Nearly 25,000 Japanese troops have started a massive new search for bodies along the Pacific coast where some 12,000 people are still missing after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. AFP

Protesting against the pension

The picture shows members of the Combined Trade Unions Alliance protesting in front of the Lipton Circus this afternoon against the proposed Private Sector Pension scheme. The protestors’ shouted slogans showing their contempt to the method the government intend to setup the said scheme.  Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Vietnamese embassy in Colombo

The Ambassador designate of Vietnam to Sri Lanka Ton Sinh Thanh presented his credentials to President Mahinda Rajapaksa earlier this morning. He then hosted an event to celebrate the occasion and is pictured here with guests at the event. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Path to sainthood

A file picture taken on January 17, 2011 shows French nun sister Marie Simon-Pierre posing next to a picture of John Paul II before a press conference in Aix-en-Provence, southern France. Late pope John Paul II is to be beatified on May 1, 2011 -- a key step on the path to sainthood -- the Vatican. The beatification follows the announcement that the Congregation of the Causes for Saints had approved the Polish pope's first miracle. The com

Yellow smoke

Greenpeace activists open yellow smoke canisters during a protest in front of the National Bank for Development (BNDES) on April 25, 2011 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil against the financing of the new Angra 3 nuclear plant in Angra dos Reis, some 150 km south of Rio de Janeiro.  AFP PHOTO

Rain rain rain

The Colombo area experienced a heavy downpour this morning with thunder showers and lightning being experienced in most part of the Western and Southern provinces. The picture shows school children heading to school after the rain subsided.  Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Women in Green

The High Commission of Pakistan in Colombo hosted the visiting Pakistani National Women’s Cricket team along with their team officials at a reception today. The picture shows the Pakistani Women’s National Cricket team posing for the shutter bugs at the reception. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Against Ban

The picture shows a passer by looking at posters displayed in an around Colombo against UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon and the imminent release of the UN Secretary General’s panel report on the Sri Lankan war. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Lego Royals

A handout image obtained on April 25, 2011 from the Lego press office shows Lego figures representing Britain's Prince William (R) and his bride-to-be Kate Middleton. The bride and groom minifigures have been created to celebrate the royal wedding of Britain's Prince William and his fiancee Kate Middleton at Westminster Abbey in London, on April 29, 2011.Fans have built a giant scale replica model of a wedding ceremony at Westminster Abbe

Former rebels’ art on display

The Bureau of the Commissioner General of Rehabilitation (BCGR) has organized an Art Exhibition by Ex-Combatants in the theme of “Reflections of Transformation through Art” in the National Art Gallery in Colombo on today and tomorrow. Rehabilitation and Prison Reforms Minister Chandrasiri Gajadeera, Parliamentarian Prof. Rajiva Wijesinha, United Status Ambassador in Sri Lanka Patricia A. Butenis and Rehabilitation Commissioner Gener

Sri Lanka without Malaria

The Anti Malaria Campaign organized a walk to mark the World Malaria Day which started from the Independence square Colombo today. Pics by Nisal Baduge

Nadal powers to sixth Barcelona

Spanish Rafael Nadal celebrates with the trophy after winning the final match of the Barcelona Open tennis tournament against compatriot David Ferrer on April 24, 2011 in Barcelona. Nadal won 6-2, 6-4.  AFP

Slinga magic

Mumbai Indians bowler Lasith Mallinga (L) celebrates the wicket of Deccan Chargers team captain Kumara Sangakkara (R) during the IPL Twenty20 cricket match between Deccan Chargers and Mumbai Indians at The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on April 24, 2011. AFP PHOTO

Sai Baba

Devotees of Satya Sai Baba are seen here at the Sai Baba worship centre in Colombo after receiving the news of the Indian spiritual leader’s passing away. One India’s most famous gurus, died in hospital on April 24, 2011. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja and Kithsiri De Mel

New statue unveiled

A new statue of resurrected Christ was unveiled at St. Anthoney’s Church Kotugoda today. The picture shows the newly unveiled statue. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Against counterfeits

The police conducted a surprise raid on movie parlors and entertainment shops in Pettah today to take action against sellers of counterfeit CDs and DVDs in the island. The picture shows police officers during the raid. Pix by Nisal Baduge 

Easter Sunday

Today is Easter Sunday. Easter is the central feast in the Christian liturgical year. According to the Canonical gospels, Jesus rose from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion. The picture shows Christian devotees taking part in religious observances at the Sacred Heart Church in Rajagiriya. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Sai Baba passes away

A devotee of Satya Sai Baba reacts after she receives the news of his death in the village of Puttaparthi, some 200kms north of Bangalore on April 24, 2011.  Indian spiritual leader Sai Baba, one of the country's most famous gurus, died in hospital on April 24, 2011, television channels reported. He passed away at the age of 85 due to cardio-respiratory failure after spending more than three weeks in critical condition, the NDTV news cha

Biggest flower in the world

Visitors look at the “Arum Titan”, the biggest flower in the world, as it blossoms at the Botanical Garden in Basel, on April 23, 2011. AFP PHOTO

Chick

Illustration taken on April, 2011 shows a chick sitting on a hand at the Phaeno science museum in Wolfsburg, central Germany. During Easter holidays from April 16 to May 1, 2011, the museum offers a special program for children including about 400 chicks hatching from their eggs.     AFP PHOTO