Bedridden

Slain LTTE Leader Velupillai Prabakaran's disabled mother Parvathi Ammal is seen here lying in a hospital bed in Jaffna.  Pic By N.Parameswaran

United for a cause

Deputy leader of the UNP, Karu Jayasuriya and senior members of the party Ravi Karunanayake, Tissa Attanayake and Sajith Premadasa are seen actively particiapating in the distribution of hand bills that oppose the proposed constitutional amendments in front of the fort railway station this evening. Pic Pradeep Pathirana

Fulfill promises

Members of the National trade union center (NTUC) distributed handbills regarding the unfulfilled promise of a salary hike in front of the Fort railway station today. Pic by Pradeep Pathirana

Future address

Deputy Minister of Highways Mervin Silva is seen here pointing out his future resting place with a group of officials at the Borella cemetery this afternoon. Pics. By Indrarathne Balasuriya

UN anger continues

The protest organized by the National Freedom Front (NFF) continued into its second day today with protestors staging a ‘sathyagraha’ in front of the UN office in Colombo opposing Ban Ki Moon’s panel. Pic By Indraratne Balasuriya

Repenting

Actress Lindsay Lohan (L) cries next to her lawyer Shawn Chapman Holley as she is sentenced to 90 days jail by Judge Marsha Revel during her hearing at the Beverly Hills Courthouse on July 6, 2010.  Lohan broke down in tears after she was sentenced for violating her probation in two 2007 drunk driving cases. AFP PHOTO

Negotiating

Foreign Secretary Romesh Jayasinghe is seen here discussing matters with  minister and NFF leader Wimal Weerawansa outside the UN office in Colombo following the tense situation which arose this evening. Pic by Kushan Pathiraja

Courtesy call

The Ambassador for Iran met with Speaker of the Parliament Chamal Rajapakse earlier today at the Parliament complex where he was thanked for assisting Sri Lankan tea exports as one of the main buyers of Sri Lankan tea products. Pics by Pradeep Pathirana

Leading from the Front

Government Minister and National Freedom Front (NFF) Leader Wimal Weerawansa is seen here attempting to push the barricades along with his supporters in order to block the entrance of the UN office. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Showing opposition

The main opposition UNP led by Ranil Wickramasingha staged a protest outside Parliament this morning against the constitution and the government. Some of the UNP members are seen here at the protest. Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshana

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Report in

Main Opposition UNP Leader Ranil Wickramasingha is seen, flanked by other senior UNP members, accepting the reforms proposals report at the parliamentary complex today by a UNP committee member. Pics by Kushan Pathiraja

Innocent among suspects

A young child whose mother was among the 185 suspects produced in Court today over the tensions in Mattakuliya during the weekend is seen here being taken from the prison bus to be handed over to her relatives. Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshana

The Winner is....

Ishanka Madurasinghe was chosen as Miss Sri Lanka for Miss Universe 2010 during the Miss Sri Lanka finals held yesterday. Pic by Manoj Ratnayake

Stop attacking!

Pakistani women protest in Karachi on July 4, 2010, against the suicide bomb attacks on the shrine of Muslim Sufi saint Hazrat Syed Ali bin Usman Hajweri, popularly known as Data Ganj Bakhsh. The Organisation of the Islamic Conference on July 3 branded the attackers who blew themselves up at a Sufi shrine in Lahore, killing 43, as "enemies of Islam." AFP PHOTO

Final journey

President Mahinda Rajapaksa is seen paying his last respects to Presidential advisor on Muslim Affairs Mohamed Niyaz Moulavi, who died this morning.(President Media)

Banking in Jaffna

The Central Bank opened its regional branch in Jaffna today. Northern Province Governor Major General G.A Chandrasiri is seen here with other guests during the opening ceremony. Pic by N. Parameswaran

Agony of defeat

Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona reacts during the 2010 World Cup quarter-final match between Germany and Argentina at the 'Fanmeile' public viewing area in Berlin, July 3, 2010.  Germany defeated Argentina 4-0 to qualify for the semi finals. REUTERS  

Rumble

Kandy SC was declared the Caltex ‘A’ division rugby 2010 tournament champions this evening, while CR & FC emerged runners up. Picture shows some of the action from this evening. Pix by Indaratna Balasuriya  

"Party on the Street"

“Party on the Street” the street parade organized by Royal College to celebrate its 175th anniversary, since its inception in 1835 was held this afternoon. Present and past pupils including the Opposition leader UNP MP Ranil Wickremasighe could be seen attending the parade. Pix by Varuna Vanniarachi 

Discussing issues

The picture shows Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa discussing problems faced by the farmers in Moraweva, Trincomalee, when he visited the area for the opening ceremony of a primary school built under the patronage of the Sri Lankan Air Force. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

R.I.P Brazil

Netherlands' Wesley Sneijder celebrates his team's win over Brazil with team mates Mark van Bommel and Arjen Robben after the 2010 World Cup quarter-final soccer match in Port Elizabeth last night. REUTERS

Thomians triumph

S. Thomas’ College Mt. Lavinia retained the Lady Evelyn Jayatileke Shield for yet another year when they defeated traditional rivals St Joseph’s by 34 points to 25 in their annual rugby encounter played at Longden Place today. The picture shows some action from the encounter. Pix by Indaratna Balasuriya

Finding your hobby

The “Hobby and Career fair 2010” was held at the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Center today. Students who attended the fair can be seen here going through the booth dedicated for stamp collectors.  Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Primary education

A primary school built under the patronage of the Sri Lankan Air Force which was funded by Sri Lankan philanthropist was declared open by Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa in Diwulweva, Trincomalee today. Defence Secretary Rajapaksa can be seen here presenting a gift pack to one of the students who attended the opening ceremony. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana and Amaradoru Amarageewa

For a better service

An Employee Advisory Council (EAC) was established at the Health Ministry today with the objective of providing a hassle free healthcare service to the public. Health Minister Maithripala Sirisena and other government officials can be seen here attending the function held at the BMICH. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Symbolic protest

A symbolic black arm-band protest was staged by Nurses islandwide today to draw attention to eleven demands put forward by them. A nurse at a State hospital in Puttalam is seen here wrapping a band around the arm of another nurse during the protest. Pic by Hiran Jayasingha

Entering service

A Navy passing our parade was held in Trincomalee last night with the visiting Indian Navy Commander Admiral Nirmal Verma the chief guest. Picture shows Admiral Nirmal Verma congratulating a sailor who passed out at the ceremony yesterday. Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Greeting his Indian counterpart

Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Thisara Samarasinghe is seen here with the Chief of the Naval Staff of the Indian Navy Admiral Nirmal Verma and his wife, who was the Chief Guest at the Commissioning Ceremony held at the Naval and Maritime Academy in Trinomalee today. Pics by Pradeep Dilrukshana 

A German meeting

The German Ambassador in Colombo Jens Ploetner called on Prime Minister D.M Jayaratna at the Prime Minister’s office today. Picture shows the German envoy being greeted by the Premier. Pic by Samantha Perera