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FUTA action ends to be resumed if promises not kept
The 100-day long trade union action by university academics fizzled out on Friday amidst…
Trapped in Minneriya: Fishermen dared to tread where authorities failed
The unavailability of rescue teams and delayed response from the authorities resulted in a…
Global economic slowdown, drought to influence Budget 2013 implementation – PBJ
Drought and the global economic slowdown, which the European markets are experiencing currently, will…
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Battle between Govt. and Judiciary volatile and sensitive
To follow a person from inside a High Security Zone (HSZ), wait for him…
Catching crises and dropping blame
My Dear Mahinda Maama, I thought I must write to you again because these…
Speaker stands firm against SC while LG poll’s law sails thro’
A landmark ruling by Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa and Parliament’s approval of significant changes to…
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Sri Lanka Cricket and clubs on collision course
The SLC Cricket Committee’s vision of pulling alley-driven local cricket and making its national…
Sharmal extends his Tennis empire
Teaming up with German Torben Hornung, Sri Lanka’s top-ranked junior tennis player, Sharmal Dissanayake…
Sri Lanka in Cup quarters
Sri Lanka reached the Cup quarterfinals stage in the HSBC Asian Rugby Sevens Series,…
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Hats off to him!
The world of high fashion is divided into people who have worn a hat…
Letters to the Editor
Has the Budget-making procedure been changed? Several letters from concerned readers and scathing editorials…
Appreciations
Grandmother had the sweetest voice, the gentlest touch Kusuma Rajakaruna Her smile brightened up…
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Rush to migrate to the US
Hundreds of Sri Lankans, keen on migrating to the US, crowded the hall of…
Errant drivers face suspension of their driving licences
Sri Lankan motorists will face a suspension of up to one year for violating…
BT-RCB poll: City and rural folk differ on education issues
Diverse views, interestingly, emerged in the BT-RCB joint email-cum-street poll on education issues conducted…
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White House struggles to contain new Libya storm
WASHINGTON, Oct 13 (AFP) – Mitt Romney has accused Vice President Joe Biden of…
Can a few cherries a day keep gout away?
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Cherries may no longer be for just topping off…
Arrest warrant issued for Indian magnate Mallya
HYDERABAD, India, Oct 13 (AFP) – An Indian court filed an arrest warrant Friday…
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Missouri S&T– BS in Psychology Degree at ANC Education
Sri Lanka’s most popular American Psychology degree programme has achieved another significant milestone. The…
EDEX Expo 2013 – 10th Anniversary Edition launched A decade of service empowering nation’s youth
10th Anniversary edition of Sri lanka’s largest education and careers exhibition EDEX Expo 2013…
12month MBA at Oxford College of Business & CSR goes hand in hand
The role of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on MBA programmes is rapidly evolving as…
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Getting into student mode
“Theeeere’s a rumpus in the campus!” It’s 10 a.m. on a lazy Sunday for…
Revelations wow China, Hong Kong with their brand of song
Leading male vocal ensemble, The Revelations completed a successful tour of China and Hong…
Cutting the best figure at Asian Super Model contest
Willowy Lankan model Jayamali Erangika Wijesuriya made it to the Top Ten of The…
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The areas under Portuguese power
Although General Azavedo promised to abide by them, he did not much like the…
Welikanda kids affected by drought
School children in the Polonnaruwa district are among the thousands reeling under the effects of…
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This will be the game to watch
The Royal Sport Complex today will host one of the most decisive rugby encounters to be…
Sri Lanka could be in path of world’s longest insect migration
Last year same period: Waves of Dragonflies were reported from the west coast and other areas.…
Rocking it out out for a cause
Great news for all rock lovers – ‘Everything louder than everyone else’ a rock concert organised…
‘Rivinka Riverside’: Nature holidays
‘Rivinka Riverside’ Hotel is a popular destination for travellers in Bulathkohupitiya off Kagalle. It has become a…
Hats off to him!
The world of high fashion is divided into people who have worn a hat by Stephen…
Sanath set for a blast with Qbaa
Whether playing his trademark cut shot over point, bowling his slow left-arm spin or grooving to…
Pictures that speak in many voices
Metamorphoses, writes Shehan Karunatilaka in his introduction to the Sri Lankan issue of PIX, “is the…
Rush to migrate to the US
Hundreds of Sri Lankans, keen on migrating to the US, crowded the hall of St Paul’s…
News
FUTA action ends to be resumed if promises not kept
By By Hansani BandaraThe 100-day long trade union action by university academics fizzled out on Friday amidst protests of section of the academics, but eventually bringing relief to…
Trapped in Minneriya: Fishermen dared to tread where authorities failed
The unavailability of rescue teams and delayed response from the…
Global economic slowdown, drought to influence Budget 2013 implementation – PBJ
A tree frog leaps into list of Endemic Amphibians
Motor Traffic Chief sounds out warning on noise pollution
10-year-old dies of burns from fire caused by faulty wiring
Squash racket: Education Ministry official interferes in school disciplinary matter
Up to 48-hours police custody after arrest sans warrant
Westminster system back in favour in new LG polls’ law
Price hike in cement and chicken
Some UNPers to defy party ban on Common Alliance rally
Kahawatte: Arrest and alleged assault by police lead to suicide
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Sri Lanka Cricket and clubs on collision course
By By S.R. PathiravithanaThe SLC Cricket Committee’s vision of pulling alley-driven local cricket and making its national unit the number one team by the year 2015 seems to…
Sharmal extends his Tennis empire
Teaming up with German Torben Hornung, Sri Lanka’s top-ranked junior…
Sri Lanka in Cup quarters
Joes Rule the Pool – Diamond Anniversary
Little known Debarawewa MMV knockout defending champs
SLC says they have acted accordingly
Anderson wants KP on India tour
Javed and Deelaka save Thomians
Thirteen new records established
St. Bridget’s overall winners
‘Jira’ the sprint king from Kandy
Proud Kandy rugby marches on
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Rush to migrate to the US
Hundreds of Sri Lankans, keen on migrating to the US, crowded the hall of St Paul’s Milagiriya in Colombo on Wednesday to listen to a…
Errant drivers face suspension of their driving licences
Sri Lankan motorists will face a suspension of up to…
BT-RCB poll: City and rural folk differ on education issues
Credit extension fails to cheer Colombo bourse
AMW to export tyres, secure vehicle agencies overseas
Is there a right to strike?
Education: Is it serving us efficiently?
Treasury takes it all
Sri Lanka expects to get into ’70s’ in Doing Business Ranking Index
Jetwing rewarded for its sustainable project design at Vil Uyana
Corruption is a major obstacle to poverty alleviation-says SL’s corruption- buster
World Bank project calls for media and civil society engagement in budget process
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Editorial
No harm in judicious clash!
Parliament (the Legislature) seems to have exercised its right of reply to a recent salvo from the Judicial Services Commission (JSC) that there was an oblique attempt by the President (Executive) to interfere with the independence of the Judiciary. Over the past few weeks, this tussle between the competing pillars…
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5th Column
Catching crises and dropping blame
My Dear Mahinda Maama, I thought I must write to you again because these days, everyone seems to be blaming you for everything and maybe you need to…
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Political Column
Battle between Govt. and Judiciary volatile and sensitive
To follow a person from inside a High Security Zone (HSZ), wait for him to park his car and assault him mercilessly requires close surveillance for some time.…
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The Economic Analysis
Paradox of high reserves and continued foreign borrowing
The state of external finances of the country could be confusing. We are repeatedly told by the Central Bank, the custodian of our reserves, that the foreign reserves…
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Lobby
Speaker stands firm against SC while LG poll’s law sails thro’
A landmark ruling by Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa and Parliament’s approval of significant changes to the Local Authority election law in the country, dominated Parliamentary sittings this week. The…
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From the sidelines
Assault on the judiciary: Pick your conspiracy – any conspiracy
The Sri Lankan public has seen its fair share of bizarre political developments over the past few years, but never has the drama taken on dimensions of high…
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Hats off to him!
The world of high fashion is divided into people who have worn a hat by Stephen Jones and those who have not. In the former camp are the…
Letters to the Editor
Has the Budget-making procedure been changed? Several letters from concerned readers and scathing editorials have appeared in the media regarding the invitation from the Secretary to the President…
Appreciations
Grandmother had the sweetest voice, the gentlest touch Kusuma Rajakaruna Her smile brightened up our home, her eyes sparkled with love. Her graceful stride was regal, and her…
Coir machine that takes on 1000 husks an hour
From coconut thief traps to coconut husking machines, inventing a range of useful apparatus is almost second nature to Dhammika, whose creative prowess goes back to his childhood.…
Magazine
Getting into student mode
“Theeeere’s a rumpus in the campus!” It’s 10 a.m. on a lazy Sunday for the rest of us, but the cast of Rag-The Musical are…
Revelations wow China, Hong Kong with their brand of song
Cutting the best figure at Asian Super Model contest
Rocking it out out for a cause
Singing in style
Young inventors connect heart and mind
D Sounds of a Saxophone with Hector Dias
“Roots of Sri Lankan music” now on DVD
Clif Richrads in action
‘Skyfall’ celebrate golden jubilee of James Bond
The best of Bavaria at the Colombo Oktoberfest
‘A Common Man’; first Lankan hit to Hollywood
‘99/9’, a tale of a house with hilarious scenes
‘Karma’ comes
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The areas under Portuguese power
Although General Azavedo promised to abide by them, he did not much like the conditions agreed…
Welikanda kids affected by drought
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Missouri S&T– BS in Psychology Degree at ANC Education
Sri Lanka’s most popular American Psychology degree programme has achieved another significant milestone. The BS Psychology…
EDEX Expo 2013 – 10th Anniversary Edition launched A decade of service empowering nation’s youth
12month MBA at Oxford College of Business & CSR goes hand in hand
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White House struggles to contain new Libya storm
WASHINGTON, Oct 13 (AFP) – Mitt Romney has accused Vice President Joe Biden of “doubling down…
Can a few cherries a day keep gout away?
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Prime Grameen launches “Prime Grameen Geval Idam Waram” deposit draw
Prime Grameen Micro Finance Company Ltd is the pioneering micro finance institution which has won the…