1. Four years rigorous imprisonment

MP Ranjan Ramanayake, who was sentenced to four years rigorous imprisonment for contempt of court was seen taken to the Pallansena Quarantine Center.- Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

2. Forced into police jeep 

A Buddhist monk who attempted to make an announcement on a loudspeaker during a protest held outside the official residence of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa at Wijerama was seen forced into a jeep by the police. - Pix by Nisal Baduge

3. Acquitted and released

MP Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias Pilleyan, who was acquitted and released from the murder case, is seen outside the Batticaloa High Court.- Pix by Jauffer Khan

4. Thai Pongal celebrated

Hindu devotees are seen engaged in religious activities to mark Thai Pongal Day today. Seen here Hindu devotees are engaged in religious activities at two Kovils in Colombo. - Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

5. Ensure freedom of speech

A group of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MPs staged a protest near the Independence Square insisting the Government to ensure the freedom of speech.- Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe