'Occupy the Square', a protest against the eviction of couples from the Independence Square by security guards, was held today at the Independence Square. Deputy Minister Dr. Harsha de Silva also arrived at the protest event. He argued with the security officials that they could not interpret the laws passed by the Parliament. As per the existing rules, they cannot evict couples from public places merely for holding hands, Dr. De Silva said.

President Maithripala Sirisena visited the Abhayaramaya in Narahenpita today for the 78th anniversary of the Buddhist religious school at the temple. Abhayaramaya is used by former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and his supporters for meetings and press conferences frequently. However, Rajapaksa was not seen at the event. (Pic Lankadeepa)

The child in Kuliyapitiya who was denied a school due to false rumors of HIV/AIDS drew considerable media and social media attention, not only because of the individual case, but because of the pathetic situation of the general health education among Sri Lankans. While the government is unable to safeguard the right for him to study, several private schools have come forward to give him a place in their schools. He will study, irrespective of the government bureaucracy which is incompetent in this case. (Pic BBC)

Former New Zealand cricket captain, commentator and columnist Martin Crowe died in Auckland at the age of 53 after a prolonged battle against cancer. This is a collection of photos from his cricketing career and after his retirement from international cricket.

The black and white photo on top shows Crow with Andrew Jones after their world record partnership of 467 against Sri Lanka in 1991.

Donald Trump (L) and Hillary Clinton have furthered their Presidential campaigns in their respective parties on Super Tuesday, which could lead to a competition between the two in November for White House. They have been seen together in social events in the past, such as this function in 2005, which they attended with their spouses Melania Trump and former President Bill Clinton. The Washington Post recently reported that Bill Clinton and Donald Trump discussed politics over a telephone conversation before Trup launched his presidential bid. (Photo: Getty)

Leonardo DiCaprio finally won an Academy Award for the Best Actor, for his role in The Revenant. "So it took a bear mauling for @LeoDiCaprio to finally nab that elusive golden statuette" Singapore's The Straits Times said on Twitter.

The third National Conference of the JVP's youth wing, the Socialist Youth Union, was held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium today. The Ambassador of Vietnam to Sri Lanka Phan Kieu Thu, pictured here, was among the foreign envoys who addressed the meeting. The Ambassadors of Cuba and Palestine also addressed the conference. (Pic SYU)

A block of land belonging to Major Neville Wanniarachchi, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa's chief security officer, was dug up today using a backhoe under STF protection, in a search for hidden money, valuables and weapons. (Pic Lankadeepa)

Delegates of FIFA gather in Zurich for a landmark election in its 112 year history, as the world football governing body expects to elect a new President following corruption scandals. (Pic AP)

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa's second son Yoshitha, and four other suspects were brought to the Kaduwela Magistrate's Court for the inquiry on the alleged money laundering at Carlton Sports Network. They have been in remand custody from January 30. (Pic Lankadeepa)