A token for Murali

Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan receives the Lifetime Achievement award from Chief Minister of Central province Sarath Ekanayake as captain Kumar Sangakkara claps before the start of their first test cricket match against India in Galle today. REUTERS

For a good cause

The army hosted a musical show called Brave Heart last night at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium to raise funds for a recreational centre in Anuradhapura for totally dependant disabled war heroes. The event, which President Mahinda Rajapakse attended, featured current and veteran celebrities along with disabled soldiers in an extravagant evening of music and dance. Pics by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Out for a spin

The Navy commissioned a new vessel in Trincomalee today. Seen here is the vessel being taken out to see after the launch. Pics by Amadoru Amarajeewa‏

A treat for the heat

A Gray langur enjoys an ice bomb filled with fruits at a zoo in Hanover, central Germany. Germany is still experiencing a heat-wave, with temperatures reaching 30 degrees Celsius and more.  AFP  

Practice session

Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan prepares to bowl during a practice session in Galle July 17, 2010. Sri Lanka will play India in a three-test series starting at Galle on July 18.  REUTERS 

St Peter's through to finals

 St Peter's College was awarded the win of the first semi final encounter against Isipathana in the "Under 20 Milo trophy inter-schools knockout rugby tournament" which was stopped after 30 minutes of play on July 14th.  The Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association decided to play a continuation which was scheduled today, but the replay did not take place after Isipathana College disagreed to the continuat

No mosquitoes here...

Public health inspectors carried out checks on houses in Maradana today and stuck bills on homes which are free of dengue breeding sites. Pics by Varuna Waniiarachchi

Beating the heat

Two children play on bales of straw on a field in Petersdorf, eastern Germany, where the sun sets behind a red-colored sky. The country still experiences a heat-wave, with temperatures reaching 30 degrees Celsius and more.  

The hotel show

 ‘The Hotel Show 2010’ organized by the Ceylon Hotel School Graduates Association is underway at the Sirmavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre from the 16th to the 18th of July. The picture shows a group of student attending one of the exhibits at the exhibition. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel 

Air Force on top

The Air Force Sports Club registered a thrilling five-point quarter final victory over Police by scoring 11-6 and booked their place in the semi finals of the Caltex Clifford Cup knock out tournament at Longdon Place this evening. Pix by Waruna Vanniarachi

A new alliance

UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe is seen here giving a close ear to President Mahinda Rajapaksa during the Royal Collage 175th anniversary commemorative event held at the school today. Pic by Gayan Amarasekera

On the job

Government Ministers Nimal Siripala de Silva and Maithripala Sirisena seem to be taking a breather during a press briefing in Colombo today, two days after a hectic tour of the north for a Cabinet meeting. Pic by Pradeep Pathirana

Eclipse in Colombo

The Colombo premier of the movie Eclipse was hosted by EFM at the Liberty Cinema this evening. Daily Mirror online was there to catch the action and the fans on camera. Pics by Kithsiri De Mel

In search of ambergris

Residents of the Puttlam Daluwa area are seen here looking for ambergris inside the sperm whale which washed ashore yesterday in the area. The whale was later buried in the beach.  Pic by Hiran Priyankara

Royal crush Wesley

The second semi final of the Under 20 Milo Trophy Inter-Schools Knockout Tournament between Royal and Wesley played at Longden Place today ended in a 20-12 win for Royal and secured their place in the finals of the tournament. Royal will meet the winners of the semi final encounter between St Peter’s and Isipathana, which is scheduled to be played on July 17, in the finals scheduled to be played on July 23. Pics by Indraratne

Slow down

The Traffic Police Headquarters carried out an awareness program on motor accidents for school students in the Vavuniya area. The picture shows a demonstration which was carried out at the program. Pic by Romesh Madushanka

This is how it works...

School students are seen here examining weapons used by US Marines when their vessel the USS Pearl harbor docked at the Trincomalee harbor for an official visit to Sri Lanka. Pic by Amadoru Amarajeeva

Voicing their anger

University students are seen here staging a protest opposite the University Grants Commission at Ward Place in Colombo. The protest resulted in a severe traffic block in the area. Pic by Kithsiri de Mel

With the people

President Mahinda Rajapaksa is seen here mingling with residents of Kilinochchi during his visit to the former LTTE stronghold with his cabinet. Pic by Pradeep Pathirana

Lending a hand

US marines of the United States Naval Ship “USS Pearl Harbour” which arrived at the Port of Trincomalee on a goodwill visit on Tuesday were involved in cleaning the Thiriyaya Tamil Vidyalaya and Methodist Children’s home yesterday. Pic By Amadoru Amarajeewa

Demanding his dues

These days every rupee counts even for President Mahinda Rajapaksa who is seen here asking for his balance from Minister Arumugam Thondaman after purchasing a packet of fresh milk during a tour of Kilinochchchi today. Pic by Pradeep Pathirana  

Circle of life

A group of children are seen here taking a look at the carcass of a whale which washed ashore in Puttalam today. Pic by Hiran Jayasingha

For student rights!

The Inter University Students Federation (IUSF) of the Kelaniya University held a demonstration today protesting against the establishment of private universities in Sri Lanka and the lack of facilities in local education intuitions. Seen here are students taking part in the protest. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Expressions

“Expressions 2010” an art and craft exhibition and sale organized by the Colombo Center for Special Education was held at the Lionel Wendt memorial art centre today. All the artworks on display were contributed by special needs children at the education center. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel 

In former Tiger land

The first Cabinet meeting to be held in Kilinochchi was held at the security forces headquarters in Kilinochchi this morning. President Mahinda Rajapaksa is seen here addressing the Cabinet ministers prior to the commencement of the meeting. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Pumping petrol

Petroleum Industries Minister Susil Premajayantha declared open several new petrol stations in Kilinochchi and Vauniya this week. The picture shows Minister Premajayantha inspecting one of the newly opened petrol stations in Kilinochchi. Pix by Romesh Madushanka

Preparing for the worst

People in 14 coastal districts prepared themselves for the Tsunami drill conducted by the Disaster Management Center this evening. Seen here is a boy who had fallen while running for safety during the drill. Pic by Kithsiri De Mel

The protest continues

The United National Part (UNP) continued their protests today in Colombo about the cost of living. Seen here is UNP Leader Ranil Wickremasighe together with Senior UNP member Ravi Karunanayake leading the protest. Pics by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Lobbying against Ban

JHU memeber Udaya Gammanpila is seemingly cooling down with a glass of water while Minister Chamipka Ranawaka addresses the media about seeking support against UN chief Ban Ki Moon. Pic by Kushan Pathiraja

Fishy process

The picture shows villagers processing dry fish at the Puttalam beach. The Puttalam villagers claim that it’s cheaper to buy fish from areas such as Trincomalee and Mannar and process them rather than buying the fish from Puttalam which is expensive. Pix by Hiran Priyankara