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Motorcycle gunmen kill Kelaniya PS member
Gunmen who came on a motorcycle shot dead a Kelaniya Pradeshiya Sabha UPFA member…
More Chinese funds sought for Mattala airport
Over Rs. 26 b already spent; Rs. 9 b more needed to complete project…
WAR: Women Against Rape
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The judiciary refuses to be ‘tamed and vanquished’
Predictably, Government propaganda hitmen wasted little time in rushing to condemn the Supreme Court’s…
DPL dinner for Lankans, by Lankans and of Lankans
The protocol-conscious UN cocktail circuit has traditionally been exceptionally elitist. If you walk into…
The great yearend consumer ripoff
Mrs. Anumaana is yet to recover from the bombardment of seasonal ‘special offers’ that…
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Minister to fire cricket selectors
Player monopoly to end, three teams for three segments among the changes in the…
Lankan cricketing values in the doldrums
In the bygone era, it was Australia and England. They ruled the roost in…
Harsha and Hasitha guide Southern Province to massive win vs North
Under 19 Inter-Provincial Cricket By M. Shamil Amit An allround performance by Harsha Rajapakse…
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Then there were jungles
Beginning our series of the memoirs of well-known naturalist, Rex de Silva These are the…
Letters to the Editor
Memorable journey to the land of the Lord Buddha On October 19, 2012, my…
The Flamingos are back
Although Bundala remains bare these migrant beauties are flying north, says environmentalist Kithsiri Gunawardena who…
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Treasury seeks $1 bln IMF budgetary support facility
Taming the media? Confirms Sunday Times Oct 7, 2012 exclusive By Bandula Sirimanna Sri…
SriLankan Airlines among state enterprises to be revived
The government plans to revive and redevelop state enterprises including national carrier Sri Lankan…
No suitable promo partner for Ceylon Tea
By Sunimalee Dias Sri Lanka Tea Board authorities have not found a satisfactory presentation…
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Miss Universe doesn’t support marijuana legalisation
By Bianca London Olivia Culpo, who was crowned Miss Universe 2012, is already putting…
Outrage as boyfriend of Delhi rape victim speaks
NEW DELHI, Jan 4, (AFP) - Claims of police incompetence and public apathy stirred…
Hamas allows mass Fatah rally in Gaza
GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories, Jan 4 (AFP) -Hundreds of thousands of supporters of Palestinian…
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Study, Work and Live in Canada after O Levels
Free seminar on Saturday 12th January 2013 10am sharp Cinnamon Grand Hotel (ebony room) As a parent of…
To be a leader tomorrow, study with Swinburne University of Technology
Australia is one of the top education hubs in the world providing higher educational…
LL M. in International Studies in Intellectual Property Law
The University of West London (UWL) in partnership with ANC’s School of Postgraduate Education…
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‘Green Pradise’ of Kandalama
By Sanath Weerasuriya Kaludiya Pokuna’ is an ancient monastery close to Kandalama Lake. Surrounded…
‘Dhawala Bheeshana’ in Delhi this week
Multi-awarded play by Dharmasiri Bandaranayake ‘Dhawala Bheeshana’ is to be staged at the 15th…
Majestic to showcase blockbuster movies
Majestic Cineplex, country’s first ever cinema multiplex with 3D facility is to release some…
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Funday Times Christmas Carnival with Cargills
About 200 Funday Times Club members enjoyed the annual Christmas party, once again sponsored…
Emirates’ new ‘Fly With Me’ Monsters named by a Global Community
Emirates’ family of colourful ‘Fly With Me’ monster collectable toys for children just got…
Kids Wold
I wish I were Santa Claus I wish I were Santa Claus with a…
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WAR: Women Against Rape
Sri Lankan women queue up to sign a petition to express their anger at the rape …
Wet veggies rot as deluges hike prices
Unseasonal intense downpours inundate cultivated land destroying produce and its production in the foreseeable future. Namini…
Minister to fire cricket selectors
Player monopoly to end, three teams for three segments among the changes in the offing. By…
‘Green Pradise’ of Kandalama
By Sanath Weerasuriya Kaludiya Pokuna’ is an ancient monastery close to Kandalama Lake. Surrounded by thick…
The Flamingos are back
Although Bundala remains bare these migrant beauties are flying north, says environmentalist Kithsiri Gunawardena who urges the…
It’s our country – Let’s keep it clean
A thrice-blesséd new year, folks! Trust that the turning of the calendar will bring you and…
On the road learning from different schools of life
25 young change-makers who took a bus around the country, visiting schools under the Sri Lanka…
Sri Lanka ports awaits call after disappointing year
By Sunimalee Dias Teeing off has become the name of the game for bagging deals and…
Lankan cricketing values in the doldrums
In the bygone era, it was Australia and England. They ruled the roost in international cricket…
News
Motorcycle gunmen kill Kelaniya PS member
Gunmen who came on a motorcycle shot dead a Kelaniya Pradeshiya Sabha UPFA member just outside his house at Waragoda in Kelaniya last evening, heightening…
More Chinese funds sought for Mattala airport
Over Rs. 26 b already spent; Rs. 9 b more…
WAR: Women Against Rape
Ministries in fuel row: Rs. 8 b worth stocks may go to waste
Left parties wavering on impeachment vote
Divineguma Bill on Tuesday: Govt. to use 2/3rd majority
Pay Rs. 150 more for gas
Countdown partying from luxury hotels to the Galle Face Green
Check before you wear: It may be somebody else’s used clothes
Dual citizenship applicants to be interviewed by Gota
Meet the masked traffic cop in shades
Start lectures or face closure: SB tells Jaffna Uni.
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Minister to fire cricket selectors
Player monopoly to end, three teams for three segments among the changes in the offing. By S.R. Pathiravithana An angry Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage lashed…
Lankan cricketing values in the doldrums
In the bygone era, it was Australia and England. They…
Harsha and Hasitha guide Southern Province to massive win vs North
Last year’s finalists clash in first semi
Ragama CC aiming to enter maiden final
Lankan foursome are confident
Daniel smashes century as Joes move into the Pre-Quarters
Queen’s Club tennis to commence on Jan 12
78 percent of undergrads lack exercises
Udaya the outstanding player
No battles for favourite slicers
What a mail
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Treasury seeks $1 bln IMF budgetary support facility
Taming the media? Confirms Sunday Times Oct 7, 2012 exclusive By Bandula Sirimanna Sri Lanka is seeking a US$ 1 billion Extended Fund Facility or…
SriLankan Airlines among state enterprises to be revived
The government plans to revive and redevelop state enterprises including…
No suitable promo partner for Ceylon Tea
Rajitha denies charges of conflict vis-à-vis GK investment
Six Senses deal with Aitken Spence off
Millions of rupees go down the drain at Embilipitiya mill
Much ado about nothing (so they say… so they say)
‘We didn’t skid when taking the bend’ : Cabraal
New Year Resolution:”Dos and don’ts” for brokers and state-owned funds in 2013
Why are UNP MPs silent over a new daylight robbery: Sale of duty free car permits?
Cosmetics and nutra industry seeks extension in new labelling rule
Mobitel launches first Mobile 4G/LTE Network Launch
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It is the people who are supreme; none others
The Supreme Court’s communication to the Court of Appeal this week saying that the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) has no legal authority to investigate the head of the Judiciary has thrown a spanner in the Government’s works. To use some of the Parliamentary language similar to that which was used…
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Playing a perfect double game
My Dear Mahela, I thought of writing to you after watching the Boxing Day test match where you lost the five day game with Australia inside two and…
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Constitutional cliff: Govt. set to go ahead with impeachment process
Govt bid to remove Chief Justice Bandaranayake on course; debate to take place on Jan 10, 11, in spite of Supreme Court ruling Besieged regime emboldened by the…
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The Economic Analysis
Economic prospects in 2013: No great expectations
Sri Lanka being a trade dependent economy, global economic conditions will play a defining role in its economic performance in 2013, as it did in 2012. The global…
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Focus on Rights
The judiciary refuses to be ‘tamed and vanquished’
Predictably, Government propaganda hitmen wasted little time in rushing to condemn the Supreme Court’s most extraordinary and exceptional Determination this week that the parliamentary impeachment of a superior…
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Talk at the Cafe Spectator
DPL dinner for Lankans, by Lankans and of Lankans
The protocol-conscious UN cocktail circuit has traditionally been exceptionally elitist. If you walk into a dinner or a reception hosted by a diplomatic mission in New York, the…
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The great yearend consumer ripoff
Mrs. Anumaana is yet to recover from the bombardment of seasonal ‘special offers’ that were thrust in her face on a daily basis during the festive season. These…
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Then there were jungles
Beginning our series of the memoirs of well-known naturalist, Rex de Silva These are the memoirs of a naturalist. The title “From Ocean Depths to the Stars” is a…
Letters to the Editor
Memorable journey to the land of the Lord Buddha On October 19, 2012, my wife and I joined a group of pilgrims on a pilgrimage to Dambadiva, India,…
The Flamingos are back
Although Bundala remains bare these migrant beauties are flying north, says environmentalist Kithsiri Gunawardena who urges the protection of their remaining habitat in Mannar, Jaffna and Chundikulam By Kumudini Hettiarachchi Slowly…
Effortless elegance
A Belgian sailing champion, the multi-faceted Jacob Pringiers discusses his passion for design as well as his affinity with Sri Lanka since the 60s By Smriti Daniel Jacob…
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‘Green Pradise’ of Kandalama
By Sanath Weerasuriya Kaludiya Pokuna’ is an ancient monastery close to Kandalama Lake. Surrounded by thick tropical jungle and Ritigala Style Mountain said to be…
‘Dhawala Bheeshana’ in Delhi this week
Majestic to showcase blockbuster movies
‘Ape Kale Mariyawo’ adds colour to National Christmas programme
Madura Jawanika in Battaramulla
‘Swara’resonates at Jaipur Film Festival
‘Colombo Guitar Fest 2013’
Yashan, Shanudrie in ‘Mal Sihinaye’
Noel Undergoes Brain Surgery
‘Prabhavee’ : Talent show of Shyamalie Kaldera
35 years after Elvis Presley
Milton Mallawarachchi comes alive again at Nelum Pokuna
Girl going places
Turning heads and raising issues
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Funday Times Christmas Carnival with Cargills
About 200 Funday Times Club members enjoyed the annual Christmas party, once again sponsored by Cargills…
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Study, Work and Live in Canada after O Levels
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Miss Universe doesn’t support marijuana legalisation
By Bianca London Olivia Culpo, who was crowned Miss Universe 2012, is already putting her newfound…
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Challenging art and its status quo
Chinthaka Thenuwara and Poornima Jayasinghe present ‘Beyond perception’–a conceptual photography exhibition which ends today, January 6,…