More than 192 countries around the world celebrate April 22 in each year as 'Earth Day'. It was first celebrated in 1970 and now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network. On the day events worldwide are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection

However, many environmentalists argue that it has become nothing more than a day of celebration, since environmental issues have not been resolved effectively.

Former Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa returned to Sri Lanka a short while ago, after leaving the country in January (Photo: Neth FM)

There are some MPs who fall asleep during parliamentary sessions. However, it was completely different last night. Certain MPs were seen trying to catch up on their sleep during the ongoing protest at the Parliament Chamber. (Pic Shehan Semasinghe/Facebook)

UPFA MP and Former Minister T.B. Ekanayake removed his slippers and sat on the Parliamentary Chamber, taking part in a protest against the summoning of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa to the Bribery Commission (Pic Wimal Weerawansa/Facebook)

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe on Saturday offered worship at the famous Lord Krishna Temple in Kerala amid heavy security.

Kumar Sangakkara accepts the award for Outstanding Achievement in Sport during The Asian Awards 2015 at The Grosvenor House Hotel on April 17, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)

Former JVP leader Somawansa Amarasinghe paying his respects to 'April Heroes' on April 5 at Tangalle. The April Heroes Commemoration marks the first JVP insurrection of 1971. The 2015 April Heroes Day could turn out to be Amarasinghe's last with the party he led for 25 years. Amarasinghe announced his resignation from the party on Thursday (16).

Fomer Foreign Minister Rohitha  Bogollagama meeting with former defense secretary of UK Liam Fox (MP) in London on Monday the 13th of April, as part of his UK program on the Upcoming British Elections.

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa celebrated Sinhala/Hindu New Year at Carlton House, Tangalle. Several MPs also joined Rajapaksa for new year at his home at Tangalle.

The final rites of Chief Prelate of Asgiriya Chapter of Siyam Nikaya Udugama Buddharakkitha Thera took place this afternoon at Kandy. (Photo: Lankadeepa)