A large number of journalists waiting for the arrival of Minister Maithripala Sirisena who is scheduled to address a special press conference at New Town Hall. 

Despite speculations over the crossover of the SLFP General Secretary to the opposition, the government has already started its island-wide propaganda campaign portraying President Mahinda Rajapaksa as the "winner" of the next presidential election. 

UPFA Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa taking part in a religious event at the Kasagala Raja Maha Viharaya Perahera in Agunukolapalassa.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa celebrating his 69^th birthday with family members at Temple Trees.

With a crucial presidential election around the corner, this man, who leads the main opposition party of the country, must be surely feeling the heat of the moment. (Picture: Shehan Gunasekara)

Legendary West Indies Batsman Sir Viv Richards trying a snake-chain around his neck during his  visit to Sri Lanka

The 2014 ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year -  Sarah Taylor of England

Indian Batsman Rohit Sharma after scoring a brutal double century to get the highest score in ODI cricket

Common opposition and several civil organizations including the Pivithuru Hetak organization and the Movement for a Just Society came together to form a common front against Executive Presidency at a protest rally held at Muttiah Ground in Colombo (Pic: Sanka Vidanagama / Twitter )

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi capturing a photo from his mobile phone during the ASEAN Summit.