Sri Lanka bowler Rangana Herath celebrates the  wicket of New Zealand batsman Trent Boult with captain Lasith Malinga and teammates during the ICC World Twenty20 tournament cricket match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at The Zahur Ahmed Chowd

A protest against the move to change the students’ uniform of Janadipathi Balika Vidyalaya in Rajagiriya was held today near the school by several parents of the students.Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Anarkali Akarasha received only 8,843 preferential votes and ended up in the 18th place in the list of 20 candidates. She contested the election on the UPFA ticket from the Matara district, but could not get elected. However, she was elected to offic

JVP leaders answering questions by journalists at a press conference at the party head office in Colombo today said that the election results had dismantled the President’s power map planned for the next six years.  Pix by Pradeep Dilruksh

President Mahinda Rajapaksa is seen casting his vote at the Medamulana D.A. Rajapaksa Maha Vidyalaya this morning. The Elections to the Western and Southern provinces began today to elect 159 members to the two provinces. UPDATED

Ballot boxes being loaded into buses parked outside Isipathana College to be transported under police protection to the polling booths in the districts. Pic by Kithsiri de Mel

The Magampura Harbour had come alive with the arrival of a large consignment of vehicles. Pictured here some of the vehicles that have been unloaded from the ship. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Mahaweli Ganga which is the longest river in Sri Lanka has been severely affected by the drought prevailing in some parts of the country. The river bottom is clearly seen near the Gannoruwa Bridge. Pix by J.A.L. Jayasinghe

A religious ceremony organized by Sri Lankan students studied in China was held last evening at Kotte Raja Maha Viharaya in memorial of passengers on missing Malaysian flight MH370. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

The US sponsored resolution on Sri Lanka at the 25th session of the UNHRC in Geneva was adopted short while ago with 23 countries voting for, 12 against and 12 abstained.

Police spokesman Ajith Rohana holds a genuine Rs. 5,000 note in his right hand and a counterfeit 5,000 rupee note on his left hand today, at a media briefing at the Police Headquarters. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Students of the Visual and Performing Arts University today staged a protest in front of the Fort Railway station urging the authorities not reduce the duration of the degree course from four years to three. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

The Ministerial Security Division provides security to the girlfriend of murdered British tourist Khuram Shaikh, who appeared  at the Colombo High Court today. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

A group of elephant owners accompanied by about 25 elephants today staged a demonstration opposite the Wildlife Resources Conservation Ministry at Battaramulla and handed over a memorandum to Minister Vijith Vijeyamuni Soysa. Pix by Nisal Baduge, S

An "Adistana Pooja" organised by the Federation of National organisations held today at Independence Square to invoke blessings on the president and the people and to bring success at the Geneva UNHRC resolution. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Public Affairs and Public Relations Minister Mervyn Silva laid the foundation stone at his reserved grave plot at the Borella cemetery today. The Minister invited Pitiduwe Siri Samanthabhadra Thera to bless the site of his own resting place. He int

Students of the Law Faculty of the Colombo University staged a protest in front of College House this morning.Pix by Nisal Baduge

Isipathana (Green jersey) prevailed over Royal in their crucial Singer U20 school rugby league tournament match played at Longden Place this evening. The cliff hanger saw the green jerseys record a close 15 points to 14 win and also retain the Major

The remains of Ven. Dr. Harispaththuwe Ariyawansalankara Thera are being taken to the Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Teaching Hospital in Yakkala from the Vipassana Meditation Centre in Colombo. As requested by the Thera prior to his demise, his fu

A kite competition was held at the Galle Face with over 3000 students representing various age groups participating. The event drew a massive number of creative kites that were displayed with 25 winners being chosen by the organizers. Pix by Nisal Ba

The 2014 Holi On The Beach – Splash Some Colour event, was held at the Paradise Beach, Mount Lavinia Hotel amidst a large and enthusiastic gathering today. The colourful event presented by the Colombo Indians was spiced with beats of Bollywood

Sri Lanka beat South Africa by five runs in an exciting finish to the group one Super-10 stage match in the World Twenty20 in Chittagong on Saturday. Sri Lanka won the toss and were lifted to 7-165 by Kusal Perera's 61 off 40 balls while Angelo M

Among the thousands that visited Bogambara Prison after it was opened for public viewing was 70-year-old widow of notorious criminal ‘Maru Sira’ who was hanged at the Bogambara prison in the mid 70’s. Pix by J. A. L. Jayasinghe

The broken letter "N" of the word "BANK" is hung with a wire to the main signboard of Sri Lanka's Central Bank in Colombo today. Sri Lanka's central bank kept policy rates steady at multi-year lows on Friday, as expected,

A commemoration ceremony was held under the patronage of IGP N.K Illangakoon in front of the Commemorative Monument at the Police Field Force Headquarters to mark the 150th Police Heroes Day, which falls today. An Ayurvedic Medical Centre was also

Sri Lankan Tamil pro-government activists carry national flags as they take part in a demonstration outside the US embassy in Colombo today against the US-led resolution. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Workers on the Outer Circular Highway staged a demonstration today urging authorities to pay compensation to three of their colleagues who had died due to a mishap while working. The workers said the authorities had been negligent in ensuring worke

The 72nd birth anniversary of the late Gamini Dissanayake was held today in front of his statute on Green Path with the participation of his family members, politicians and other stalwarts. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

The Health Ministry today organised an awareness march on dental health with the participation of several school children and health officials to mark the World Oral Health Day today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana