Abdullah Salal in Hungary
Abdullah Salal, President of the Yemen, acknowledging the greetings of the crowd on his arrival in Budapest recently. With him is Mr. Istvan Dobi, (centre) President of the Council of Hungary, and Mr. Janos Kadar, the Hungarian Prime Minister.—(S ...
Sports & General Press Agency Ltd.
Adivasi (Vedda) Perahara in Mahiyanganaya
The annual perahara held at the end of Mahiyanganaya Festival was commenced this year as well, following the traditional customs. The Vedda people that participate in Adivasi perahara, apply honey and cotton on their bodies a few hours earlier. Af...
Gamini Jayasinghe
Adivasi (Vedda) Perahara in Mahiyanganaya
The annual perahara held at the end of Mahiyanganaya Festival was commenced this year as well, following the traditional customs. The Vedda people that participate in Adivasi perahara, apply honey and cotton on their bodies a few hours earlier. Af...
Gamini Jayasinghe
Civil War in the Yemen Continues:
As the struggle for power progressed in the ex-Monarchy turned Republic of the Yemen, our source has managed to get out pictures of the type of men engaged in the war.
Photo shows: The Deputy Premier of the Yemen, Abdel Rahman El Baydani addressi...
Keystone Press Agency Ltd.
Pilgrims at Mahiyangana Chaitiya
'Set Example to Rest of the World'
Pilgrims at Mahiyangana (picture on right) resting near the 145-foot Mahiyangana Chaitiya, which was ceremonially crowned with the 13-foot gold-coated pinnacle at 9.45 yesterday morning. From early yesterday ther...
The Times of Ceylon Press