Beggars an endangered species in Colombo, suburbs for CHOGM
Ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Colombo in November, an operation to…
Could the Lankans make an impression even this time?
With a mixture of youth and experience, Sri Lanka will be seen in action for the…
Have you seen our gentle Rambo?
It was about 10-15 years ago that a big bull elephant was sighted regularly along the…
Mount campus conquer ICBT Sports Day
The annual Inter –Campus Sports Day of the International College of Business and Technology (ICBT) took…
When the Portuguese came to South Asia
Portuguese intervention in Indian Ocean trade and their missionary zeal were inevitably entangled. “Christians and Spices”…
International Crew of volunteers return to Colombo, Sri Lanka!
Logos Hope, the world’s largest floating book fair, has brought its international crew back to Sri…
Sri Lanka’s largest food, drink and agri show draws the crowds
After a glittering opening ceremony last week, the BMICH Exhibition Centre was transformed into the largest…
Democracy undermined, rule of law eroded: Pillay
United Nations Human Rights Commissioner Navanethem Pillay warned yesterday that despite the opportunity provided by the…
Politicians will come and go but people’s hard life will continue
M. N. Ranjith Premasiri (39), a carpenter from the village of Hulogedera in the Nikaweratiya electorate…
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Beggars an endangered species in Colombo, suburbs for CHOGM
By Nadia FazlulhaqAhead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Colombo in November, an operation to rid the City of beggars has got under way.…
‘The fighting is over, but the suffering is not’
Ms Pillay said the Government had extended excellent cooperation towards…
State Bank faces semi privatisation
Democracy undermined, rule of law eroded: Pillay
Nandikadal: Govt. blocks Pillay’s move
Rupee plunge may send prices soaring
Standoff again at Weliweriya: People foil move to open factory
More barking and biting comments on police dog wedding
Bogus job agencies send ineligible housemaids on forged stamps, visas
Victor Emmanuel: He toiled into the night
Navi Pillay confronted with ‘missing’ stories, demos on 7-day visit
Breathtaking vehicle emissions choking the public to death
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Lankans prevail at Beira Lake
By David StephensThe Colombo Rowing Club composed a superlative performance against the Karachchi Boat Club to comfortably orchestrate a dominant 62 (Ladies 30, Men 32) – 14…
Computer games
Computer games They say now the former big wig that…
Sunday Sports Guide
Could the Lankans make an impression even this time?
Lankans on show in the cup quarters today
Manishka helps Tamil Union clear first hurdle
Prizes galore with an eye for a vote
‘I feel I can still win’ Federer
True professionalism and the Sanga blues
How to spoil a good game
A rainbow of dreams sparkles from Nanjing to Hambantota
What next for Sri Lanka cricket?
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Migrant worker challenges Govt. over restrictive rule
By Feizal SamathA courageous Sri Lankan migrant worker is challenging the Government over a new rule where women must apparently be permitted by their husbands or other…
Gems of Sri Lanka
Was our photographer Susantha Liyanawatte enthralled by the beauty of…
Perpetual Capital makes more than Rs 67 mln profit on HDFC stake sale
Common ATM Switch attracts banks
Krrish chairman, CEO in hush-hush visit to Colombo
‘Miris Trail’ experience for eight Australian couples
Bad side of ‘free’ education
Equal rights for migrant workers
Airtel launches social media competition for 2014 Digital Calendar
Sri Lanka mulls around 200,000 Chinese tourists under a mega promotional campaign
New security system to protect social media
Malaysian crackdown on illegals affects Lankan migrant workers
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Editorial
Dealing with the world’s dictator
The situation in Syria has brought the world once again to the brink of war. The United States, the self-appointed world policeman, says it has “credible evidence” that the Syrian regime used chemical weapons against its own people in what — whoever did it — was a despicable act and…
Columns
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5th Column
Fair Pillay?
My Dear Navi, I thought I too must write to you now that you are finally here after years of speculation and everybody who is somebody wants to…
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Political Column
Govt. caught in Hurricane Pillay as she ends whirlwind tour
Mervyn’s remarks draw angry retort from UN Human Rights chief; President livid over EAM’s mishandling of crucial visit UNP presents tough report; wants 19A to nullify 18A; focus…
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The Economic Analysis
The vicious cycle of public debt and debt servicing cost
In as much as fiscal deficits over many years have contributed towards the large public debt, the debt servicing costs of the large accumulated debt is an important…
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Focus on Rights
The government’s parading of new law is a mockery
It is undoubtedly a great irony that at the lowest point of the Sri Lankan Government’s adherence to the Rule of Law, we hear its carefully choreographed announcement…
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From the sidelines
Pillay’s visit: Setting the R2P machinery in motion?
In the past week the Government of Sri Lanka laid out the red carpet for UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navanethem Pillay, with the customary hospitality accorded…
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Beven’s back
Beven is back with a flourish of colour to bring to “life” the ordinary man on the street……..the youth who works in the shoe-shop and the trishaw driver…
“I had lunch with the Pope”
Imagine receiving a mail from the Vatican with the news that you have been chosen to visit another country to meet the most influential religious leader in the…
Letters to the Editor
Declining quality of Parliament debates: Who’s responsible? The poor quality of our politicians, their arrogance and lack of erudition become evident if one were to watch Parliamentary proceedings.…
Appreciations
A kind-hearted, generous friend who will live on in our hearts Senarath Syambalangamuwa On August 10, 2013, I was listening to the Buddhist monk who was delivering the…
Magazine
Kick-starting a change from within
Even before he cast his wife Deepa Purohit in the lead role, Sanjit de Silva knew ‘Time After’ would be an intensely personal project.The actor,…
Uplifting crafts and communities
Congress for common problems
Making a difference
Forty years of the Bard
Painting with light
Kasun brings a ‘Culture Shock’
‘Baila Bounce’ Ranidu combines traditional Sri Lankan baila with dance music on
Las Vegas launch for Alston’s new release
‘Ektemge’, ‘Sangeetha’ on DVD format
‘Mega’ real side of mega teleplay
Percy Jackson continues the adventure
“Debaskawala” FROM HOLLYWOOD – BY THILAK PEIRIS
Award winning Charandas back
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Kids’ world
Simple ways to protect the environment Environment pollution has greatly affected the Earth. We are constantly…
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Britain’s retreat from free speech
NEW YORK – The ordeal of David Miranda — the partner of Guardian columnist Glenn Greenwald…
A cardio-thoracic project in Jaffna with patients’ best interest at heart
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Kick-starting a change from within
Even before he cast his wife Deepa Purohit in the lead role, Sanjit de Silva knew…