They may belong to strongly opposing camps politically. However, no such thing was evident when they met at Gangaramaya Temple yesterday, to mark the 72nd birthday of the Chief Incumbent Galaboda Gnanissara Thera (Podi Hamuduruwo). Pic: Lankadeepa

As Chennai schools reopen, children try to salvage their wet textbooks. Schools were closed on November 12 due to heavy rains. Photo: M. Moorthy (The Hindu)

Dinesh Chandimal continued his good form on the first innings with a well-made 58 in the Second Innings, spearheading the Sri Lankan chase of 405 for victory in the first Test against New Zealand at Dunedine. However, he was lbw not offering a shot to Mitchell Santner (Pic AFP)

A hail storm in Dunedin brought a premature end to the fourth day of the first Test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand, with Sri Lanka needing 296 and New Zealand needing seven wickets on the final day. (Pic: Getty Images)

Parliament turned tense today following some comments made by UNP MP Mujibur Rahman regarding the murder of Wasim Thajudeen. Several UPFA MPs allegedly attacked Rahman and the Parliament was adjourned for ten minutes.

President Maithripala Sirisena, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and several other politicians attended a special screening of the political satire 'Suhada Kokaa', at the Tharangani film hall of the National Film Cooperation yesterday.

'Suhada Kokaa' is a film by Giriraj Kaushalya. (Pic: Lankadeepa) 

Despite the imposition of strict lane rules in Colombo, some vehicles blatantly violate them. This is one serious violation caught on camera. It should be remembered that the Private Bus Owners Association petitioned to the Human Rights Commission on the imposition of strict lane rules. Pic: Twitter @asrirangan

The Anti-corruption day national programme is currently being held at the Independence Square, Colombo, with the participation of President Maithripala Sirisena.

Pic: News First

Several roads were flooded across Kilinochchi District, creating difficulties for commuters, including a large number of students who are sitting for the GCE O\L examination.

Pic: Romesh Madushanka

National Freedom Front leader Wilam Weerawansa addressed a gathering of supporters in Paris yesterday during his ongoing European tour.