Rice for consumption

Bandula Gunawardena, Minister of Trade and Consumer Affairs is seen here dismissing an article which alleged that the rice imported was not good for consumption. He expressed these views at a press conference held at the Ministry today. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Discussing Lanka’s economy

Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal is seen here in conversation with World Bank Country Director Naoko Ishii during an event in Colombo today prior to announcing a relaxation in some regulations. Pics by Kithsiri De Mel

Demanding his release

A protest was held in Suduwella today demanding the release of the UNP organizer of the area Mr. Kithsiri Rajapaksa. Seen here are protesters shouting slogans demanding his release. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

A narrow shave

A Boeing 737 of German airline Air Berlin stands at the end of the runway at the airport iin the western German city of Dortmund on January 3, 2010. No one was injured after the pilot aborted the takeoff due to technical reasons on the flight heading for the Spanish Island of Grand Canaria. AFP

Making a point

Seen here is National Freedom Front Leader, MP Wimal Weerawansa making a point at a UPFA media briefing held at the Mahawali center this morning. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Could have been me...

An event was held at the Opposition leader’s office in Cambridge place today in light of the New Year. Seen here is Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremasighe reminiscing whilst looking at a Presidential poster of General (Ret.) Sarath Fonseka, at the event. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

He’s the candidate

Common opposition candidate General (Ret.) Sarath Fonseka called on archbishop of Colombo Rev. Malcolm Ranjith today where he discussed the current situation of the country.  Seen here is the Rev Malcolm Ranjith, General Fonseka and Opposition leader Ranil Wickremasighe at the event. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Blessings for the New Year

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Greeting the New Year...

New Years eve party goers in Sri Lanka greeted 2010 in an atmosphere of peace after decades of war. Picture shows performers including the Narni shakers, DJ Timmy Vegas and DJ Turbulence greeting the New Year at Copacabana 2 at the Mt. Lavinia hotel. Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Happy New Year

The New Year's Eve fireworks based on the theme 'Awaken the Spirit' explode over the Sydney Harbour Bridge on January 1, 2010. Over 1.5 million Sydneysiders and tourists lined the harbour foreshores to watch 120,000 pyrotechnics usher in the new year. AFP

New appointment

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Welcome the newcomers

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Getting ready for 2010

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A prayer for the New Year

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A new door opens…

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Gifts for the New Year

Police Spokesman Senior DIG Nimal Mediwaka is seen here handing over gift hampers for the New Year to 2585 police Ranaviru families at a ceremony that was held this morning at the DIG Office. Pics by Samantha Perera

Snow fall..

A communal worker clears snow near a Soviet era monument for Ukrainian-Russian union after heavy snowfall in the centre of Kiev on December 29, 2009. AFP

Campaigning in the East

Seen here is Opposition Common Candidate General (Ret.) Sarath Fonseka waving at the crowds with several opposition parliamentarians at a presidential rally in Kanthalae town today. This was the first presidential rally to be held in the Eastern province by the opposition. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Until the 8th…

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Violence free election?

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Whats this?

MP Mangala Samaraweera, the co-media spokesman for Opposition Common Candidate Gen. Sarath Fonseka reacts to a picture of the President's son, a Navy Officer, allegedly joining in with the presidential campaigning. Pics by Nisal Badhuge

Against outside interference

A large number of Buddhist monks from the Sri Lanka Bhikku Union today staged a protest outside the Viharamahdevi Park in Colombo, against a statement made by Presidential Candidate General Sarath Fonseka and against foreign interference in Sri Lankan matters.  Pics Pradeep Dilrukshana.

Tell me why..

National Freedom Front Leader Wimal Weerawansa addresses the media this afternoon at the party headquaters in Battaramulla where he invited Presidential Candidate Sarath Fonseka to an open discussion, wherein which he could answert allegations levelled agains his son-in-law. Pics by Nisal Badhuge.

The price of rice...

JVP MP Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Committee Member Duminda Nagamuwa addressed the press today at the party headquarters. The two JVP members raised the question of the rice shortage in the market. They had also protested against the arrest of the Venerable Dambara Amila thero. Pics by Pradeep Dilrukshana.

One goal...

A media briefing of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party was held at the Mahawali Center this morning. Minister Vinayagamurthi Mulitharan and Minister Rishad Bathiudeen are seen here having a private discussion at the briefing. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Celebrating the birth of Jesus

Christians around Sri Lanka attended midnight mass last night to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Picture shows a Christmas mass underway at St. Lucia’s Cathedral in Kotahena, Colombo last night. Pic by Indraratna Balasuriya  

Avatar comes to Colombo

The Sri Lankan premier of the most awaited movie of the year “Avatar” was held at the Liberty Cinema last evening. Seen here are excited moviegoers arriving at the movie premier hosted by EFM Radio. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana  

I bring relief!

Presidential candidate Retired General Sarath Fonseka today assured relief to the Golden Key depositors, at a meeting that was held at his Headquaters in Colombo. Pics by Samantha Perera.

Saddened by the allegations...

National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa seems to be wiping his eyes while addressing the media together with other Government Ministers on the repercussions of alleged allegations made by Presidential Candidate General Sarath Fonseka to the media. Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshana

A storm is brewing…

This satellite image shows the formation of a tropical cyclone heading towards the eastern parts of Sri Lanka late last evening. The Department of Meteorology issued a weather warning last evening to the Northern, Eastern, North-central and Uva