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Crisis escalates as PSC finds CJ guilty of three charges
Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake, who walked out on Thursday from the Parliamentary Select Committee…
Fallout from PSC sittings to impeach CJ overshadows Budget debate
This year’s Budget debate is going to be remembered for one thing, and one…
Handunetti wanted to become a farmer
Parliamentarians from different political parties — most of them old boys of Ananda College…
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Sports is still in political shackles
It seems that the bells have begun to toll. This is not because Christmas…
Royal and S. Thomas’ pull out of school cricket tournament
In bizarre move in school cricket both Royal and S. Thomas’ have decided to…
England on the brink of deja vu
If it weren’t for Ravi Ashwin’s batting unbeaten 83, India would have fallen to…
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There is a place in far off England dedicated to tiny Sri Lanka. ‘Uda…
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Integrity turned upside down
Retired civil servant Bradman Weerakoon looks on in amusement probably wondering whether the country…
Retail, wholesale trade brace for VAT in January 2013
Sri Lanka’s mega retail and wholesale businesses including supermarkets are bracing for the impact…
Qatar team visiting Colombo on migrant worker issues
A top delegation from the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) from Qatar is visiting…
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Calm in Cairo after night of protests
CAIRO, Dec 8 (AFP) -The streets of Cairo were calm early Saturday after a…
The real price of competing for that beauty pageant crown
Eighty-nine beauty pageant hopefuls from across the globe are busy gearing up for this…
Airport handover ‘seamless’: Maldives government
MALE, Dec 8 (AFP) -The Maldivian government on Saturday described as “seamless” the retaking…
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The year 2012 heralded the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, (Her…
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In writing Iora and the Quest of the Five, Indian author Arefa Tehsin drew…
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From the temple of justice to the Temple of the Tooth
Just before it was announced that Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake had been convicted on three charges,…
India’s Ocean
Is the Indian Navy about to start mixing it up with China on the high seas?…
Come on baby, do the locomotion
I am, by no means, an athlete or even a sports fan, but even I watched…
Karandeniya Central provides more opportunities
Karandeniya Central College (Karandeniya Madya Maha Vidyalaya) is one of the topmost schools in the Elpipiya…
Sri Lankan screen printing firm plans overseas expansion
Screenline Holdings (Pvt) Ltd, said to be one of Sri Lanka’s largest fully automated screen printing…
Royal and S. Thomas’ pull out of school cricket tournament
In bizarre move in school cricket both Royal and S. Thomas’ have decided to pull out…
No trains on Saturdays if demands not met , say rail workers
Railway employees have threatened to stay away from work on Saturdays from next month, if the…
First to school: But for some it’s not so
Two years ago Thilina Asanka from Kesbewa had dreams for a bright future. He enjoyed attending…
Changing locations fail to mitigate man-beast conflict, says landmark study
Translocation of elephants, undertaken to mitigate the human-elephant conflict and conserve elephants, does not reduce the…
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From the temple of justice to the Temple of the Tooth
Pic by Shane SeneviratneJust before it was announced that Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake had been convicted on three charges, the besieged head of the Judiciary is seen offering…
Preparations complete, as traders eye a “good season”
It’s only early December but the large malls in Colombo…
President should intervene as ‘no official here seems able to deal with university students problem’ – Jaffna citizens
Evaluate Govt. commitment to Harare Principles: Mangala tells CMAG
Cold weather will ease with coming N-E Monsoon rains: Met Dept.
Full Bar Assn. meets to discuss CJ’s impeachment
Yet another Kahawatte killing – this time it’s a male victim
SL Govt. hasn’t invested in Supreme SAT: Minister
Lankans smuggled into western military bases in Iraq, Afghanistan
No trains on Saturdays if demands not met , say rail workers
SC fixes BASL petition against CJ’s impeachment for January 21
Families of workers employed abroad facing difficulties
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Sports is still in political shackles
It seems that the bells have begun to toll. This is not because Christmas is around the corner, but because Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage has…
Royal and S. Thomas’ pull out of school cricket tournament
In bizarre move in school cricket both Royal and S.…
England on the brink of deja vu
Malay Club 140 year’s celebrations
Anura Rohana Dazzles to defend UTE-CAT Open title
President’s Gold Cup set to begin
Richmond emerge T20 Triangular champions
Lankan junior stickers play final round today
Saracens CC win
Principals, teachers violating overseas tours warned
Vidyartha College paddlers dominate
Look out for those bikes on the Mountains
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Integrity turned upside down
Retired civil servant Bradman Weerakoon looks on in amusement probably wondering whether the country is also upside down like this dancer. The event was the…
Retail, wholesale trade brace for VAT in January 2013
Sri Lanka’s mega retail and wholesale businesses including supermarkets are…
Qatar team visiting Colombo on migrant worker issues
Softlogic plans mega department store
Raigam starts operations of first PVD salt plant in the island
Sri Lanka’s top chamber expresses concern over CJ’s impeachment crisis
Corporate jets to increase travel to Colombo
SC summons PBJ and Cabraal in EPF case
Some thoughts on corruption
Sri Lanka leaders: Being just and honest
Chandra Schaffter – Sixty years in insurance
Asian governments gamble on making cheap labour less cheap
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Editorial
Are we fit for liberty?
With Sri Lanka facing a multitude of political and socio-economic crises and conflicts within conflicts and democracy itself in danger of a breakdown, this may be the time for all our people to reflect sincerely and deeply on the warning of the 19th century British philosopher John Stuart Mill. “A…
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Seeking a legacy, trampling democracy
My Dear MR, I thought I must write to you because these days, your decisions and actions are being compared to what I did when I was ruling…
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Crisis escalates as PSC finds CJ guilty of three charges
Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake, who walked out on Thursday from the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) probing her, much to her surprise, received a compromise formula from a leading…
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The Economic Analysis
Economy vulnerable to climate change
This year has seen some of the worst damages caused by climatic changes. Storms, floods droughts and extreme weather all around the world has wrought havoc to human…
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Lobby
Fallout from PSC sittings to impeach CJ overshadows Budget debate
This year’s Budget debate is going to be remembered for one thing, and one thing only – all the drama associated with the appointment of a Parliamentary Select…
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Focus on Rights
Reducing of Sri Lanka’s judiciary to a mockery
Nowhere in South Asia or indeed the entire world (excepting in failed states) would a responsible government hire thugs and party supporters to jeer and hoot at the…
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Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Handunetti wanted to become a farmer
Parliamentarians from different political parties — most of them old boys of Ananda College — were at a musical show held at Kularatne Hall of the College premises.…
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Indian foreign policy, ground realities and mixed messages
A talk by Dr Arvind Gupta, Director General of the Institute for Defence Studies and Analysis, New Delhi, held at the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute for International Relations and…
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Zoo man’s wild vision
There is a place in far off England dedicated to tiny Sri Lanka. ‘Uda Walawe’ elephant habitat and walkway at Twycross Zoo in the English Midlands modelled on…
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Amma worked for us from dawn to dusk, and always with a smile LEELA OBEYESEKERE On October 9 this year, I lost the most cheerful and lovable lady…
Letters to the Editor
Executive form of Government – a practical alternative I wish to add my comments to J. Abeygunawardhana’s letter (Sunday Times, November 25, 2012). The 1956 Act 33 made…
Coming back home with two wonder apps at his fingertips
In late 2011, a 28-year-old Sohan Dharmaraja was just wrapping up his PhD thesis in Computational Mathematics at Stanford University in the US. With a Masters from MIT (Massachusetts…
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Penchant for people
As a little girl Shaanea was not allowed to touch what was to her a veritable treasure trove – her mother’s collection of canvases, expensive…
A potent and timely adventure
Change from the heart
Setting her sights on giving Sri Lanka a good name
Changing the depths of the future
Show which highlights talented youth
A personal touch for Christmas
True to life in a foreign land
Clarence’ ‘Raa Tharakawo’ get a new mix
Glory with Mariazelle at Earl’s Regency
Regulatory Authority a must to save Lankan cinema
‘Gabbara Minisa’ goes to Negombo
‘Yaaya 4’ Foreign invasion on a tranquil village
Swayanjaatha bags best awards
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Education
St. Nicholas’ International student, Cecilia honoured to be a part of the Digital Diamond Jubilee gift to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The year 2012 heralded the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, (Her reign is…
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Northumbria University – BMS 10 year partnership grows in strength
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Calm in Cairo after night of protests
CAIRO, Dec 8 (AFP) -The streets of Cairo were calm early Saturday after a huge but…
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Succulent EH Sausages delight at Colombo Oktoberfest 2012
Juicy, succulent sausages were brought to Colombo Oktoberfest 2012 revelers courtesy the country’s premier brand Elephant…