SATURDAY AFTERNOON SNOOZE: The National Convention of the newly formed Democratic National Movement (DNM) was held at the Sugathdasa Indoor Stadium, Colombo, yesterday with the participation of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, government ministers and a large number of civil society members. Here Ministers Rajitha Senaratne and John Amaratunga are seen seated somewhat sleepily together with DNM Leader Chathura Senaratne, son of Minister Senaratne. Pic: Susantha Wijegunasekera

SAME DIRECTION: Special Japanese Government representative Ambassador Yasushi Akashi seems to be on the same track with Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera, as they both look out of the window during a conversation when latter met the one-time Japanese mediator in the Sri Lanka peace process,
during his official visit to Tokyo last week. Pic: Saman Athaudahetti