The usually dry Dambulla area was drenched with rain to such an extent yesterday that the main market which provides Colombo with much of its vegetables and the hospital went under about two feet of water. Inset: Attendants and security men are seen taking patients to safety on trolleys. Pix by J. Weerasekera and Kanchana Kumara Ariyadasa
As Sri Lanka marks the third anniversary of the catastrophic 2004 tsunami, it has come to light that only US$ 1.7 billion of the US$ 3.1 billion pledged by foreign donors has been received.
As a result of the shortage of funds and other reasons, thousands are still living in makeshift camps while rehabilitation work has been delayed.
The controversy over the new international cricket stadium in Galle and its alleged threat to the area’s heritage city status continues with the Urban Development Ministry now assuring that a pavilion will be rebuilt to conform with the heritage status recognised by the UNESCO.
Many families across the country are preparing to celebrate the birth of Christ and new life while other families await a fresh beginning with the dawn of a new year.
In some homes though there are only tears and despair bordering on hopelessness, with a frenetic search on. For many the leads have run cold but ....
Thousands of Sri Lankans - from labourers to doctors - work in war-torn Iraq but their number must be the most closely guarded secret or Sri Lankan authorities simply don’t know the actual amount.Though off the official radar, Iraq is one of the popular destinations for Sri Lankan migrant workers and unofficial estimates of the number range from 15,000 to 75,000, according to industry officials.
“Devo Vassatu kalena
Sassa sampatti hetu ca,
Phito bhavatu loko ca
Raja bhavatu dhammiko”
“May the rains come in time,
May the harvests be bountiful –
May the people be happy and contented
May the king be righteous…”
State and private commercial banks are enforcing fresh criteria for new credit card applicants including raising the minimum monthly income level to Rs 30,000 from Rs 10,000 earlier following large scale default and non payment.Separately some customers told The Sunday Times FT ....
There is a local tale about a monkey who tried to meddle with a piece of stick that a wood cutter had stuck to keep a split tree trunk apart and busted one of his own monkey parts.
Authorities have arrested one man over a suicide attack at a mosque in northwest Pakistan that killed 48 people, and said they suspect Islamic militants in an Afghan border region were involved.
As I write, it is still only the fourth day of the third test in Galle and the outcome of the game is yet uncertain mostly because of the weather but there are more reasons than ....
In drama and intrigue, the story is straight out of a film script - she a fabulously rich girl, he an IT engineer, and both dare to marry despite her family's arch-resistance.
The actions of mankind have plagued the environment for years. We have caused severe climate change, global warming and an alarming number of natural disasters along the road to progress.
Commander Lankapura had to wage a fierce battle with the Chola soldiers. Our chronicles state that the Chola soldiers, when assembled, spread to a distance four guavas (eight miles) in extent.
While Galle is having all the excitement in the world with Cricket and Barmy Army, winter tourists are slowly moving in to the beautiful beaches of Sri Lanka.
Matara, though is not a big tourist destination like Galle, boasts of several interesting places for visitors to enjoy.
The latest addition to hotels and resorts list in Matara is Japan Lanka Beach hotel in Madda Watta.
Many families across the country are preparing to celebrate the birth of Christ and new life while other families await a fresh beginning with the dawn of a new year.
In some homes though there are only tears and despair bordering on hopelessness, with a frenetic search on. 
State and private commercial banks are enforcing fresh criteria for new credit card applicants including raising the minimum monthly income level to Rs 30,000 from Rs 10,000 earlier following large scale default and non payment.
There is a local tale about a monkey who tried to meddle with a piece of stick that a wood cutter had stuck to keep a split tree trunk apart and busted one of his own monkey parts.
Authorities have arrested one man over a suicide attack at a mosque in northwest Pakistan that killed 48 people, and said they suspect Islamic militants in an Afghan border region were involved. 
As I write, it is still only the fourth day of the third test in Galle and the outcome of the game is yet uncertain mostly because of the weather but there are more reasons than .... 
In drama and intrigue, the story is straight out of a film script - she a fabulously rich girl, he an IT engineer, and both dare to marry despite her family's arch-resistance.
The actions of mankind have plagued the environment for years. We have caused severe climate change, global warming and an alarming number of natural disasters along the road to progress. 
Commander Lankapura had to wage a fierce battle with the Chola soldiers. Our chronicles state that the Chola soldiers, when assembled, spread to a distance four guavas (eight miles) in extent. 
