Law in my hands

Deputy Minister Mervyn Silva is seen here on the phone after having a samurdhi officer tied to a tree over his failure to attend an anti dengue program in the area. Pic by Samantha Perera

Artistic expressions

“Viru Daru Sithuwam “an art exhibition organized by the students of the Defence Services School is currently being held at the Colombo Art Gallery. The picture shows chief guest of the event Army Commander Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya attending the opening ceremony. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Harvest in northern France

A French farmer displays wheat near his combine during summer harvest in Mons en Pevele, northern France, August 2, 2010. Benchmark November milling wheat on Euronext extended gains to hit new contract highs in afternoon trade as expectations of slashed wheat exports from drought-stricken Russia continued to fuel buying, traders said. REUTERS

Blowing them away

Health Minister Maithripala Sirisena is seen here using a fumigation machine to spray mosquito repellents near the Colombo National Hospital. The Minster vowed to use this technique to protect every residence against the dengue menace in Colombo. Pix by Danushka Silva

A new wardrobe

New uniforms and identity cards were given to porters or “Nattammis” operating in Pettah today by the Police in partnership with the Pettah Textile Merchants Association.  The picture shows police officers distributing the new identity cards.  Pix by Nisal Baduge

Keeping a close watch

Students of the Dehiwala Advanced Technological Institute (DATI) participated in a protest march today in Dehiwala urging the authorities to provide them with the necessary facilities to continue their academic activities. The picture shows police officers monitoring, the student protest. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Laying tracks

The first stage of the construction of the Matara to Colombo railway tracks commenced today. The railway services between Galle and Matara will be temporarily suspended for four months due to the construction of the Matara to Galle railway tracks. Pix by Krishan Jeewaka Jayarook

Stumped

The mascot for the ICC cricket world cup to be played in the sub-continent next year was named ‘Stumpy’ at an event held in Colombo today with the participation of cricketers of the Sri Lankan and Indian national teams. Picture shows the cricketers and an ICC official posing for photographers during the event.Pic by Kithsiri de Mel

In focus

A television camera is seen here focused on a media briefing by a group of TNA members today where they spoke on the issues faced by the displaced people. Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Thoughts of Fidel Castro

Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro signs a copy in Chinese of a book titled “Dictionary of Thoughts of Fidel Castro” by author Salomon Susi during a meeting with China's Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi in Havana August 1, 2010. Castro stepped up criticism of the United States over its treatment of five Cuban agents imprisoned for more than a decade for spying and said one of them was in a cell so small it amounted to torture.  R

A hard day's work

A construction worker is seen here operating heavy equipment at the base of the new port being built in the southern town of Hambantota. The first stage of the project finishes in November 2010. AFP PHOTO/Ishara S. Kodikara

One tackle goes along way

A Navy player is seen here tackling a Kandy player at the final of the Clifford Cup knock-out rugby championship played at  the Bogambara grounds this evening. Kandy SC defeated Navy 26-11 to clinch the title. Pic by Kushan Pathiraja

Ashan the hero at Pannala

Experience driver Ashan de Silva was the hero of the JK/Tyre McLarens Formula 1300 Championship Round One racing meet held at the Pannala motor racing track today when he won both the events. The championship conducted by the Asian Motor Racing Club was the first of the four meets that is scheduled to be held. Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Water; the source of life

A Soldier is seen here looking at the Iranamadu tank in Kilinochchi. Security forces have taken measures to provide water for several major projets in the area. Pic by Romesh Madusanka

An extreme dive

A competitor takes part in a cliff-diving competition near the central Bohemian village of Hrimezdice in the Czech Republic in July. REUTERS

A perfect serve

Spain's Nicolas Almagro serves to Spain's Daniel Gimeno-Traver during their semi-final match at the Swiss Open ATP tennis tournament in Gstaad July 31, 2010.  REUTERS

“100 Years Down Flower Road’’

 ''100 Years Down Flower Road’’ the Ladies' College walk organized by the Old Girls Association of the Ladies College was held this afternoon. The picture shows present and past pupils of the school taking part in the school walk. Pix by Varuna Vanniarachi 

The long jump

Badji Ndiss Kaba of Senegal leaps in the air past an official during the Men's long jump finals competition during the five-day 17th African Athletics Champioships in Nairobi on July 29, 2010.  Badji finished in second place with a jump of 8.10 meters. AFP

Rescue pooch

A search and rescue dog leaps through the arms of his trainer from the Engineering Regiment of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) during a demonstration on July 30, 2010 at a military base on the outskirts of Beijing. The PLA, established on August 1, 1927 is the world's largest military force with some 3 million members and has the world's largest standing army with some 2.25 million members. The Engineering Regiment of the PLA wa

Watching the shot

Sri Lanka's captain Kumar Sangakkara watches the ball after playing a shot as India's Vangipurappu Laxman and Suresh Raina look on during the fifth day of their second test cricket match in Colombo July 30, 2010. REUTERS

Media under attack

Seen here is the destruction of the front entrance of the Siyatha media organization located at Hunupitiya Lake Road Colombo following the petrol bomb attack eary this morning. Pics By Sanath Desmond and Kithsiri de Mel

Catwalk beauties

Models strut their stuff as the Lanka Institute of Fashion Technology (Pvt.) Ltd (LIFT) celebrated its 10th Anniversarty with a fashion show at Hilton Colombo this evening. Pic by Nisal Banduge  

Knowledge for a brighter tomorrow

An interactive programme comprising teaching methods using digital content, www.skoool.lk, was officially launched at the Education Ministry today, in collaboration with Intel Corp., under the banner of Education for Knowledge Society Project (EKSP). Education minister Bandula Gunawardene is seen here speaking to an official from Intel Corp. athe ceremony. Pic by Nisal Banduge

Pretty shells, quick bucks

27,000 shells were seized by the Mundalama police today and the suspects were produced before the Negombo court. A police officer is seen here inspecting the oysters. Pic by Hiran Priyankara

A moment of merit

A five day meditation program was organized by Chief incumbent Ven.Harispaththuwe Ariyawansalankara thera for students studying in the University of Pali and Buddhism at the Vapassa meditation center. The picture shows monks being served dhana during the program. Pic by Waruna Wanniarachchi

A rare call

Detained General Sarath Fonseka who was produced in court today for the ‘white flag’ case is seen here in all smiles as he speaks away on a mobile phone from outside the court premises. Pic by Predeep Pathirana

There she goes...

The 'XOXO on the runway' organized by z club of Colombo was held at the World Trade Center this evening. Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Fighting for a friend

University students staged a protest in Fort this afternoon over the killing of Ruhunu University student Susantha Bandara. Pic by Indraratne Balasuriya

The philosophy unfolds

A monk is seen here reading a book written by Prof. Bellanwila Wimalarathana Thera. The book was launched this evening at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute. Pic by Kushan Pathiraja

And we got him!

Sri Lanka's Ajantha Mendis (R) celebrates taking the wicket of India's Vangipurappu Laxman with a teammate during the third day of their second test cricket match in Colombo July 28, 2010. REUTERS