Loot found

  The Crime Division of the Chilaw police recovered stolen vehicles worth 20 million after they arrested a gang involve in the racket on Monday. The pictures show the recovered vehicles. Pics. By Augastin Fernando

Paying tribute to teachers

Children dressed as ancient Chinese scholars perform a traditional ritual to celebrate Confucius' birthday, or Teachers' Day, at the Confucius Temple in Taipei September 28, 2010. The sage, who lived from 555-479 B.C., is revered among the Chinese as the teacher of teachers. REUTERS

Fuel at BIA apron

The work of the Bandaranaike International Airport expansion project had got underway with new infrastructure facility to supply aviation fuel to air craft from the apron itself is being built under the project.  Pic by Kumarasiri Prasad

Brotherhood

Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Ed Miliband (L) greets his brother David onstage during the Labour Party conference in Manchester, northern England September 27, 2010. Strong trade union support helped Ed Miliband, a 40-year-old former cabinet minister, beat his older brother David by a whisker in a dramatic Labour Party leadership election on Saturday. REUTERS

In support of Fonseka

A rally calling for the release of former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka was held in front of the Milan railway station in Milan, Italy. The picture shows DNA MP Arjuna Ranatunga addressing the crowd gathered at the support rally.

Surf's Up

Surfers ride a wave in the annual Earthwave event, where the participating surfers try to break the Guinness World Record for the number of surfers surfing a single wave at the Muizemberg beach on the outskirts of Cape Town, South Africa. Unconfirmed reports are that 95 surfers simultaneously rode a wave together, not enough to break the record of 103, set the previous year, at the same beach. AFP PHOTO

Present in Court

Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa and Major General Shavindra Silva are seen here arriving for the trial-at-bar proceedings at Colombo High Court this morning. Former Army chief Sarath Fonseka is accused of diclosing military secrets in the case. Pic by Nisal Baduge

No to war

Anti-war activists shout slogans during a rally denouncing the South Korea-U.S. joint military drill as a soldier (behind) stands guard in front of the headquarters of the Defense Ministry in Seoul September 27, 2010. On Monday, the South Korean and U.S. militaries began a joint anti-submarine drill against North Korea off the west coast near where the South Korean warship sank. It is the second such exercise in response to the sinking of the w

Welcome to China

Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (R) walks with his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao as they inspect an honour guard during an official welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing September 27, 2010. REUTERS

The way out

A worker tests a capsule that will be used as part of rescue operations at the camp for the miners' relatives at the San Jose copper and gold mine where 33 miners have been trapped since an accident on August 5, near Copiapo, some 725 km (450 miles) north of Santiago. REUTERS

The right hight

Roland Tuck, 6 feet 8 inches (203 cm), poses behind David Bootsma (front C), 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm), with other audition hopefuls waiting for their chance to be a part of New Zealand filmmaker Peter Jackson's new Tolkein fantasy film “The Hobbit” at the Te Whaea National Dance school in Wellington on today. The Hobbit is planned to be a two-part film prequel to Jackson's Oscar-winning The Lord of the Rings film trilogy an

A perfect coat

'The Bouwwa’s show' organized by the Blue Paw Trust was held at the Viharamahadevi Park today. The picture shows the winner of the best coat category ‘Benji’ with his owner and the prize trophy. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Between former leadership

The 51st death anniversary of the late Prime Minister S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike was held at the Horogolla Bandaranaike Memorial Monument today. The picture shows Prime Minister D. M. Jayaratne taking a seat in-between former President Chandrika Kumaratunga and former Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickremanayake at the remembrance ceremony. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

'Beetle' recognition

The "Beetle Commemoration 2010” organized by the Volkswagen Beetle Owners' Club is being held at the Lanka Orix Leasing Company premises today. The main itinerary behind the commemoration is to give the "Beetle" recognition for the years of reliable motoring to its masters. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Aerobatic show

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In the fast lane

Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso of Spain powers his car during the second practice session for Formula One's Singapore Grand Prix night race in Singapore.  Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel threw down the gauntlet ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix with a hugely impressive series of laps to top the times in the opening day's practice.  AFP

On earthly ground

U.S. astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson (L), Russian cosmonauts Alexander Skvortsov (C) and Mikhail Kornienko sit in chairs outside the Soyuz Capsule minutes after they landed near the town of Arkalyk, northern Kazakhstan September 25, 2010. A Soyuz capsule carrying Russians Alexander Skvortsov and Mikhail Korniyenko, and NASA's Tracy Caldwell  Dyson came back to Earth from the International Space Station and landed safely in Kazakhstan on S

Games in hot water

Commonwealth Games Federation President Michael Fennell speaks as Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President and Commonwealth Organising Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi gestures during a news conference in New Delhi September 25, 2010. Fennell said on Saturday there was still a considerable amount of work to be done and there was great concern about the security and safety of athletes and officials. REUTERS

Among the monks

President Mahinda Rajapaksa is seen here during a visit to a Buddhist temple in New York. A religious ceremony was conducted by the monks of the temple for the visiting President. Pix by Sudath Silva

Balancing ball

Irina Risenson of Israel performs with the ball during the individual all-around competition final at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Moscow.  REUTERS

World’s shortest

Khagendra Thapa, who is expected to be the world's shortest man next month when he turns 18, flexes his muscles during a news conference in Kathmandu September 24, 2010. The Nepal Tourism Board has nominated Thapa and Miss Nepal beauty pageant winners as goodwill ambassadors to promote tourism in Nepal. Thapa will carry the message: “Shortest man in the world from the highest mountain in the world invites you to visit Nepal.  REUTE

MR meets UN Chief

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Luxury in death

A gold-plated casket, priced at $125,000, is on display at the Nirvana Memorial Centre in Kuala Lumpur. Demand for luxury funerals is booming in Southeast Asia, driven by the rising ranks of the wealthy in the region.  Reuters

Addressing the LLRC

Former Government Minister Ferial Ashraff addressed the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) today.  Ferial Ashraff stated that it was necessary to have an “institutional arrangement” to address ethnic tensions in the country.  Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Briefing the Mahanayaka

Anoma Fonseka wife of DNA leader Sarath Fonseka called on the Maha Nayaka of the Amarapura Maha Sangasabha the Ven. Davuldena Sri Gnanissara Maha thera today. Anoma Fonseka briefed the venerable monk on the alleged harassment inflicted on the DNA Leader especially with regard to the verdict of the second Court Martial. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja.

Little artists

The “Glucofit 2010 Art Competition” was held at the OWSC auditorium today. Seen here are students from grades 1 to 6 hard at work completing their art work during the time allocated to them. Pix by Indraratne Balasuriya

70 million ‘crime scene’

An armed gang robbed a vehicle carrying Rs. 70 million belonging to a bank when the vehicle was passing through Peliyagoda this morning. The Picture shows the vehicle being inspected by police officers. Pics by Lal S. Kumara (Kelaniya)

Armoured corps anniversary

The 19th anniversary of the Armoured Corps of the Sri Lanka army was held today at the regiment  Headquarters in Trincomalee. Pics. By Amadoru Amarajeewa

Great Wall at Badaling

People hike up a remote section of the Great Wall at Badaling, north of Beijing on September 24, 2010. AFP PHOTO

Iran-Iraq war remembered

Members of the Iranian army's land force march during a parade to commemorate the anniversary of the Iran-Iraq war (1980-88), in Tehran September 22, 2010. REUTERS