10,000 rally against new tariff hikes
More than 10,000 unionists, opposition party supporters and members of the public took part in a…
Even behind iron bars, the colours of Vesak are glowing vividly
With just a few days for Vesak, people all over the country are busy with preparations…
Killer crossings result of new roads heedlessly built across tracks
Railways Dept disputes onus for providing protection Five-year-old Rasindu Malsara had been in love with trains,…
Nature’s silent tribute
Standing tall like an oasis in the middle of the harsh landscapes of the East is…
Paintings that calm the mind and eye
As Buddhists prepare to mark the thrice blessed Vesak Poya Day, Duvindi Illankoon and Shaveen Jeewandara…
Crocs have their day in the sun
An international conference, ‘Living with crocodilians’ gets underway tomorrow in Colombo Crocodiles will bask in the…
Adam’s Bridge:Stepping stone to untapped adventure
I wanted to visit Adam’s Bridge (or Rama Setu) straddling Talaimannar (on Sri Lanka’s Mannar Island)…
Restoring the pearl of Thirukettisvaram: One man’s passion
About seven miles north of Mannar town lies the ancient port city of Manthoddam, or Manthota…
Matale ‘Golds’, Maroons, Colombo ‘Reds’ and Kandy Blues into semi finals
Matale ‘Golds’, Maroons, Colombo ‘Reds ‘ and Kandy ‘Blues’ made their way into the semi-finals of…
News
President warns of foreign plot to destabilise Sri Lanka
For four years after the military defeat of Tiger guerrillas, “external forces” have resorted to various ways to destabilise Sri Lanka, President Mahinda Rajapaksa told…
Toxic chemicals in imported white sugar
Ministry says further tests being conducted, other imported food also…
Norway tells Lanka: Respect Vienna Convention
Rajapaksa going to China again
Unions split on general strike
Maldives says it saved Lanka from CMAG trauma
CSC regains MV Lanka Mahapola only to sell it for scrap
Navy sailor missing as patrol craft capsizes off Wellawatte
Raids to detect outdated drugs continue
SC rejects petition of Royal College student
Varsity student leaders remain under State threat: IUSF Convener
SriLankan to formulate ‘totally new process’ to recruit trainee pilots: Management
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Playing dug-out cricket at Champions Trophy
I love to indulge in cricket. But, nowadays it is confined to the couch in my living room and the press enclosure at the venues.…
SLC awards 2017 Indian tour rights to Ten Sports
Sri Lanka Cricket has signed up the 2017 Indian Tour…
Warner does a Malinga
Wesley master the science of winning
Lankan selectors present proposal to elevate present structure
LOLC off to a winning start over Brandix
England 180 for 6
Joes shoot down the Trinity flying machine
‘Siva’ to settle down in USA
HNB ‘A’ outclass NTB
Kingswood triumphs over St.Peter’s in scrappy game
A day that rugby would like to forget
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Sri Lanka’s top bureaucrat has a fall
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Colombo’s sunshine too hot for tourists
Colombo city hoteliers are finding it difficult to fill their…
Reverse sweep for ban on land deals
Crisis-hit Fonterra milk controls 60 % of local market
State-funded Jaffna hotel land sold
Long-overdue WB tourism project takes off amidst concerns
Organisational Justice: Fairplay matters
Playing with Electricity Pricing: Two steps forward, one step backwards?
Free healthcare: Does it have to be?
Sustaining the tea economy
CB rate cut must be monitored carefully
BOI fast-tracks projects with rapid investor facilitation, says new BOI Chief
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Editorial
Diaspora must walk the talk, help the north
The Government celebrated the 4th anniversary of the military defeat of an armed separatist uprising yesterday with a polished display of the men and machines of the Security Forces. The Government does not want the people of this country to forget one of its most significant success stories. Cries of…
Columns
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5th Column
From failed revolutionary to state missionary
My Dear Wimal, I thought of writing to you when I heard that you were thinking of leaving the Cabinet because you did not agree with some of…
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Political Column
Storm clouds still loom over CHOGM
India goes public with strong warning to Rajapaksa govt over moves to cancel NPC polls Britain also puts Lanka on notice while US envoy gets full briefing from…
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The Economic Analysis
Vigilance and prudence in management of external finances vital
For better and for worse, the trends in external trade observed in the first two months have been strengthened in the third month of this year. The import…
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Focus on Rights
Sri Lanka retreats into the dark ages
As lights are dimmed over Sri Lanka following prohibitively crushing electricity hikes, the enveloping darkness is menacingly symbolic of the crisis which our society is facing. This is…
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Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Chinese factor links MR and Mussaveni
There was a common factor that glued together the friendly ties between President Mahinda Rajapaksa and his Ugandan counterpart Yoveri Museveni. Both countries maintain close ties with China. Days…
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From the sidelines
Northern election, reconciliation and the need to extend the middle ground
From the sidelines The Northern Provincial Council election expected to be held in September is likely to be one of the most closely watched Sri Lankan elections in…
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Nature’s silent tribute
Standing tall like an oasis in the middle of the harsh landscapes of the East is theThoppigala Heritage Park where one of the most significant battles of Eelam…
Reflecting on significant events in Lord Buddha’s life
“All that we are is the result of what we have thought, it is founded on our thoughts, it is made up of our thoughts. If a man…
Letters to the Editor
Electricity tariff relief: Who’s deceiving whom? President Mahinda Rajapaksa in his May-day speech announced there would not be a single cent increase in electricity charges for households consuming…
Appreciations
To a loving and caring daughter SHALINI SUSANNA JOSEPH May 3 marked 10 years since our only daughter Shalini Susanna was called to rest by our dear Lord.…
Magazine
A sweet masterpiece
Hoping to put Sri Lanka on the confectionery map, Gerard Mendis’ Chocolatier is a fresh take on his first love Ask ten people if they…
Talk multilingual, write multilingual!
Healthy meals on wheels
Ask for a story
Bringing to life women of traditional folklore
Vesak feeling
Going retro for a cause
‘Mahasamayama’ back on stage
New Vesak song
Sean Kingston and Nelly to perform in Colombo
‘Muscialite’ from Nilupul
‘Cinema is nothing but teamwork’
French film on show
SIGNIS honours for ‘Oba Nathuwa Oba Ekka’ in Italy
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Sports
Playing dug-out cricket at Champions Trophy
I love to indulge in cricket. But, nowadays it is confined to the couch in my…
SLC awards 2017 Indian tour rights to Ten Sports
Warner does a Malinga
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US chides Russia over missiles as peace plans suffer
BEIRUT, May 18 (Reuters) – The United States chided Russia for sending missiles to the Syrian…
Afghan parliament halts debate on women’s rights law
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When all fails, LPSN
With a first under his scalpel, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Dr. Dhammike Silva discusses laparoscopic pre-sacral…