The launch of the book ‘Lakshman’ by Media Centre for National Security Director General Lakshman Hulugalle was held recently. Here Hulugalle presents the first copy to the chief guest, Defence and Urban Development Ministry Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Guest of honour, Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa is also in the picture.

The High Commission of India, Colombo celebrated the 64th Republic Day of India at the “India House” yesterday. Here the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Ashok K. Kantha inspects the guard of honour after hoisting the Indian National flag. Pic: Tilak Perera

Leader of the Opposition Ranil Wickremesinghe was the chief guest at the final session of the Youth Parliament recently at the National Youth Centre, Maharagama. Here a memento being presented to Ranil Wickremesinghe by the MP for Batticaloa of the Youth Parliament, Alsan Sajan. Youth Affairs and Skills Development Minister Dallus Alahapperuma was also present.
Pic: Wehelle Piyathilake, Maharagama spl cor.