Member of the Eksath Bikkhu Sangamaya, Venerable Meetiyagoda Gunaratana Thera is seen sitting next UNP Leadership Council Chairman Karu Jayasuriya and member of the leadership council Ruwan Wijewardene at a UNP Rally in Bandaragama. Pic by Pradeep Pa

UNP Kurunegala District MP Nalin Bandara Jayamaha in full swing at the Speaker’s Trophy Cricket Encounter between MPs and Ministers held at the Sports Ministry grounds today. Mr.Bandara was adjudged man of the match in the T 20 encounter where

The Sri Lankan delegation, headed by President Mahinda Rajapaksa, held bilateral discussion with their Kenyan counterparts, headed by President Uhuru Kenyatta, this morning at the State House in Nairobi. Pix by President’s Media

The orphaned children of the slain Matara Division Anti-Vice Squad police constable and his wife received donations of over a million rupees, within two hours after the acceptance of donations began. Pix by Krishan Jeewaka Jayaruk

Havelock SC beat Police SC 27 points to 6 in the Dialog Rugby League match played at the Havelock Ground today.  Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Residents of Wanathamulla filed a complaint before the Human Rights Council today stating that there rights have been violated by the actions of the Urban Development Authorities decision to take over their land. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Mr. Akashi seen in conversation at the end of today’s news conference in the presence Japanese Ambassador Nobuhito Hobo. Pic Pradeep Dilrukshana

An excavator is seen preparing to reclaim the sea front at a construction site of a China Communications Construction Co Ltd funded port city in Colombo today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

A Tsunami Rehearsal and Awareness Programme was held today by the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) in Colombo District in collaboration with the Colombo Provincial Secretariat division coordinating unit. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa and First Lady Shiranthi Wickremasinghe Rajapaksa were guests at the 50th Independence Day celebrations held this morning at the Moi International Sports Complex (MISC) in Kasarani on the outskirts of Nairobi. Pix by Pre

All Island Fisheries Federation today staged a protest in front of the Galle bus stand over several demands. Pix by Nimal Algewatta

President Mahinda Rajapaksa arrived at Nairobi in Kenya last evening on a four-day state visit. He was received at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and was accorded a guard of honour. Pix by presidential me

‘Tharunayaye Handa’ a group calling itself ‘the voice of youth’ staged a protest march from Technical Junction to the Finance Ministry urging the government to grant their reasonable demands and discuss this matter in Parlia

Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith speaking to the media today urged the international community to refrain from interfering in Sri Lankan affairs. The Cardinal warned that the country would be paving the way for international intervention if it failed to ad

The Workers’ Solidarity Union lodged a complaint at the Human Rights Commission regarding arrears of over 1888 million of ETF/EPF and gratuity payments owed to over 12000 employees. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa views pictures at the ‘Buddhi Probodhini’ photo exhibition at Diyatha, Kotte today,  held to mark the World Human Rights day. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

The Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) today held a protest near the Fort Railway Station urging the authorities to release the two Human Rights activists, Lalith and Kugan who were abducted two years ago. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

A social event and campfire organized by the 23rd Colombo Girl Guide Company of Musaeus College Colombo together with Jaffna Mirusuvil Roman Catholic Tamil Mixed School was held at Musaeus College today. Students of the Jaffna school also visited W

A ceremony was held at the BMICH this afternoon to mark ‘International Anti-Corruption Day’ organized by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Senior Japanese diplomat Yasushi Akashi called on President Mahinda Rajapaksa this morning at the President’s House. Pix courtesy President’s Media Unit

A girls lights a candle during a mass commemorating late South African former president Nelson Mandela on December 8, 2013 in Soweto, near Johannesburg. South Africans crowded into churches, mosques. AFP

Chief Justice Mohan Peiris engaged in an inspection tour of the Mount Lavinia Courts today to identify any shortcomings in the buildings within the court complex. Pic by Kushan Pathiraja

The Jaguar F-type was launched in Sri Lanka yesterday at the Museum Gallery Cafe. The F-type is considered a true Jaguar sports car, powerful, agile and distinctive.  Pix by Samantha Perera

Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa was seen cuddling a baby at the Battaramulla ‘Good Market’ which celebrated its first birthday yesterday. A fashion show was held to celebrate the event. Pix by Samantha Perera

The Joint Organisations Against Casinos held a panel discussion today at the National Library with the participation of members of major political parties including UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe, Democratic Party leader Sarath Fonseka and other r

A train engine, which was at the Demtagoda Railway Yard had automatically started at around 1.45 am today and preceded without a driver before it was stopped between Ratmalana and Mt. Lavinia. Pix by Rekha Tharangani

Additional Solicitor General, President’s Counsel Buwaneka Aluwihare was appointed as a Supreme Court judge today. Mr. Aluwihare took oaths before President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Temple Trees. (President’s media)

Customs officials have discovered over 74,000 litres of Ethanol that had been imported under the guise of importing tar from Malaysia. This stock of ethanol was found when inspecting seven containers at the container yard in Orugodawatte. Pix by Kush