With prices of coconut climbing over the tree tops, thousands of poor families, especially in Colombo’s poverty-stricken areas are forced to buy only half a coconut as seen by the plight of this mother. Pic by Berty Mendis
A detailed explanation on the diplomatic faux pas on the Commonwealth vote to suspend Pakistan from the 53-member group will be made by Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollgama.....
November and December have been noted as the most vulnerable months for cyclones in Sri Lanka with the threat becoming greater after Cyclone ‘Sidr’ hit Bangladesh and cyclonic conditions taking place east of Vietnam.
How much of Sri Lanka’s celebrated wildlife will we have left 25 years hence? Today, a herd of wild elephants coming to drink at a tank is a common sight in Yala, Minneriya and many such places in the island. However, if the dangerous trend of encroaching on the natural habitat of these animals continues, the next few decades could see some of Sri Lanka’s most majestic animal species becoming extinct.
Consumer electronics giant Abans Group has taken a decisive step in its strategy of diversification by setting up of the country's latest finance company, Abans Finance. Managing Director of Abans Finance, Mano Alles told The Sunday Times FT that the Central Bank (CB) approved its license application in part, due to the company's unique position in terms of penetration, owing to the wide network of Abans showrooms and dealer networks that exist across the country.
I first met Lalith Athulathmudali at the Joint Operational Headquarters (JOH). At the time I was recalled from retirement and was Chairman, Airport and Aviation Sri Lanka. President J.R. Jayewardene made it clear to me that he had the right to recall me from the regular reserve, which he did and I was appointed Commander JOC.
Sri Lanka may have been duped into taking concessionary loans in the past when there was nothing ‘concessional’ about it, according to a top Central Bank official. “The Central Bank is currently concluding a study where concessional loans are analysed in detail. There is nothing concessional about some of them,” Nivard Cabraal, Governor Central Bank told The Sunday Times FT .....
Please can someone tell me…….give me some light…….Can somebody please tell me the difference between a hired assassin and a member of the ICC elite umpiring panel. Are those mistakes that they make sheer buffoonery ......
Two suicide car bomb attacks killed at least 15 people today in the Pakistani garrison town of Rawalpindi, the military said.
The two blasts, on the eve of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif's return from exile, heightened fears of insecurity as Pakistan heads towards a general election......
Just a week after a gruelling tour of Australia, we are back at home and the prospect of an exciting three test series against England awaits in a week. Any tour to Australia is a learning curve and I believe we benefited immensely from the experience. In the final day of the second test, we did put up a good fight, despite scoring only 246 in the first innings.
An agrarian crisis is brewing because of climate change that could jeopardise global food supplies and increase the risk of hunger for a billion poorest of the poor, scientists have warned.
South Asia and Africa would be hardest hit by the crisis, which would shift the world...
Take into account these facts, before going on to read this story…
Did you know that there were an estimated, 39.5 million people living with HIV/AIDS worldwide, at the end of last year?
And with 4.3 million being infected newly, with HIV, this has been the highest number of infections in a year (2006)?
Commander Lankapura commenced fighting again. This time the fighting took place in a place 10 miles away from Netturu. It was at a place called Maana Madhurai. It was a decisive battle. The Sinhala soldiers who fought valiantly managed to gain a good victory here. This helped to clear the road to Madhura.
‘Sambudud Pahasa’ depicting the great teachings of Lord Buddha; ‘Maithree’, ‘Karuna’, ‘Muditha’ and ‘Upekkkha’ is a unique tele production. The telefilm becomes exceptional not because of its theme, storyline or presentation but due to the people involved in it.
November and December have been noted as the most vulnerable months for cyclones in Sri Lanka with the threat becoming greater after Cyclone ‘Sidr’ hit Bangladesh and cyclonic conditions taking place east of Vietnam. 
How much of Sri Lanka’s celebrated wildlife will we have left 25 years hence? Today, a herd of wild elephants coming to drink at a tank is a common sight in Yala, Minneriya and many such places in the island. However, if the dangerous trend of encroaching on the natural habitat of these animals continues, the next few decades could see some of Sri Lanka’s most majestic animal species becoming extinct.
I first met Lalith Athulathmudali at the Joint Operational Headquarters (JOH). At the time I was recalled from retirement and was Chairman, Airport and Aviation Sri Lanka. President J.R. Jayewardene made it clear to me that he had the right to recall me from the regular reserve, which he did and I was appointed Commander JOC. 
Please can someone tell me…….give me some light…….Can somebody please tell me the difference between a hired assassin and a member of the ICC elite umpiring panel. Are those mistakes that they make sheer buffoonery ...... 
Two suicide car bomb attacks killed at least 15 people today in the Pakistani garrison town of Rawalpindi, the military said.
The two blasts, on the eve of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif's return from exile, heightened fears of insecurity as Pakistan heads towards a general election......
An agrarian crisis is brewing because of climate change that could jeopardise global food supplies and increase the risk of hunger for a billion poorest of the poor, scientists have warned.
South Asia and Africa would be hardest hit by the crisis, which would shift the world...
Take into account these facts, before going on to read this story…
Did you know that there were an estimated, 39.5 million people living with HIV/AIDS worldwide, at the end of last year?
And with 4.3 million being infected newly, with HIV, this has been the highest number of infections in a year (2006)? 
Commander Lankapura commenced fighting again. This time the fighting took place in a place 10 miles away from Netturu. It was at a place called Maana Madhurai. It was a decisive battle. The Sinhala soldiers who fought valiantly managed to gain a good victory here. This helped to clear the road to Madhura. 
‘Sambudud Pahasa’ depicting the great teachings of Lord Buddha; ‘Maithree’, ‘Karuna’, ‘Muditha’ and ‘Upekkkha’ is a unique tele production. The telefilm becomes exceptional not because of its theme, storyline or presentation but due to the people involved in it. 
