Sri Lanka's Ambassador in France Dr. Dayan Jayatilleka bade farewell to officials of the French Foreign Ministry and the Director-General of UNESCO, on completion of his two-year term recently. Here Dr. Jayatilleka with Director, Cabinet of the French Foreign Ministry, Denis Pietton and Secretary General of the French Foreign Ministry Pierre Sellal. Mrs. Sanja Jayatilleka and Irina Bokova,
Director-General of UNESCO were also present.

A crocodile measuring 13 feet who was found on the shores at Maruthamunai, died after a few minutes. Here a crowd gathers to have a glimpse of the reptile, a rare scene in this coastal region. Pic: I.L.M. Rizan, Addalaichenai Central Cor.