Eyes that say it all
Jayantha Silva had just finished his first work of art – a figurative portrait of a…
The Wee Adventures of Shabu Shabu
The launch of the book, “The Jade Legend” which is the first book in an eight…
Internet and economic growth
Ann Lavin-Director, Policy and Government Affairs, Greater China and Asian Growth Markets, Google (second from left)…
Angry depositors slam Central Bank as another finance company falters
Parcelling up the five million rupees he had earned in the Middle East, K P D…
The Arab Spring: There is a “third way”
AMMAN – Throughout the post-colonial period, Arab countries have consistently failed to produce an efficient –…
Round-the-clock vigil of life on the edge
Being charged by an elephant while on the way to school is a distant likelihood for…
The fate of their loved ones known only as “disappeared”
As barking strays announce our arrival at her humble home within a cadjan-fenced compound, she greets…
Travails of a sport that produced a world champion
Hotel Galadari, the hosting venue of 5th World Carrom Championship held in Colombo in November 2012,…
This is to announce the death of the telegram. Stop
After 155 years the good old telegram service in the country is to bid goodbye on…
News
Election law: A dead letter
Story and pix by Mahesh Keerthirathna, Augustin Fernando, Hiran Priyankara and Kanchana AriyadasaWith the date of the elections in the Central, Northern and North Western provinces drawing closer, candidates mainly from government-allied political parties are flouting election…
For these youths, the awe of a train
A modern train is seen at the renovated Kilinochchi station…
Rs. 2.4 b project to automate Treasury
Intl. school causes traffic mess in Kohuwela
CBSL offers rescue package to CIFL and others
Multibillion road project for Access
Angry depositors slam Central Bank as another finance company falters
Casino magnate Packer’s project back on the cards
Judge Weeramantry warns that 22nd century might never be
Not heading for privatisation, report misleading: PB CEO | Right of reply
Colombo-Kilinochchi train services on track after 23 years
Move to spruce up City with new bus stops to impress C’wealth big wigs
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Deal with the cinders beneath the Ashes
From ashes to ashes; dust to dust, Bell tolled for the Aussies and Agar faded to a summer’s dream. However much I tried to clip…
Sunday Sports Guide
Local ATHLETICS: Sir John Tarbet Senior Championship at Sugathadasa Stadium…
Sunny Mount hold Saunders
Anuranga and Wasana are Jetwing sprint champions
TV girls a big headache!
US Open 2013 : Second week magic
Sri Lanka poised for European doubleheader in October
Was the Colts issue a non-starter?
Sport-o-Rama
‘Record-breaking’ comeback for Himasha
Trinity deprived by rain
Sinaly wins Girls’ U9 SSC squash title
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Radical new boat ‘will significantly boost Sri Lanka’s tuna exports’
By Nick HartNegombo – A radical new, locally built high-speed catamaran fishing boat is poised to significantly boost the number of top-price tuna available for export from…
Quality of leadership matters for a country’s governance, equities expert says
For a country to grow inspite of the form of…
DFCC’s Annual Report clinches grand award for ‘Best of Sri Lanka’ NY event
Searching for a hotel? Find it fast on Rainbow Pages
Lionel elected President of Sri Lanka Forex Association
People’s Leasing devises a revival plan for CIFL
Partnerships from China with love
Internet and economic growth
British university branch replaces Chinese Special Economic Zone in Mirigama
Tea brewed to perfection
Drugs cost more in luxury hospital rooms
CB rules on secret foreign accounts being finalised
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Editorial
Pillorying Pillay
The bombshell that the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights left behind last week on the eve of her departure after a week-long tour ought not really to have been a great shock. That the Government made a mess of her visit, not entirely, but in part is even admitted…
Columns
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5th Column
Playing for keeps
My Dear Kumar, I thought I must write to you when I heard that you were having difficulties with your employer, Sri Lanka Cricket, with letters between you…
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Political Column
Amid world pressure, SL ‘loans’ itself to China
Scores of huge contracts given to Chinese firms on “unsolicited project proposals” EAM comes under heavy firing for mishandling Pillay visit; serious repercussions likely The External Affairs Ministry…
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The Economic Analysis
Benefits and costs of economic infrastructure development
The development of the country’s physical infrastructure has been a striking achievement in the post-war period. Improvement and development of the road network, increasing power generation, the construction…
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Lobby
UNP call for public sector pay hike an election gundu: Govt.
An adjournment motion moved by the United National Party (UNP) demanding that public sector employees be given a minimum pay hike of Rs 10,000 did not go down…
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Focus on Rights
Dismantling dictatorship is Sri Lanka’s national question
Even after years of persistent inability on the part of the United Nations agencies to assess the exact nature and extent of the ‘national crisis’, it is profoundly…
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Talk at the Cafe Spectator
South Africa holds Sri Lanka reconciliation talks in Singapore
The UPFA Government has appointed a Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) to formulate a new political package to resolve the national question. This, however, has not deterred South Africa…
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From the sidelines
TNA’s manifesto speaks to diaspora Tamils, not Sri Lanka’s Tamils
A look at the manifesto of the Tamil National Alliance for the upcoming Northern Provincial Council election, released this week, shows that the positions adopted by the alliance…
Plus
Remember, we can all become victims of Alzheimer’s
The name Lorraine Yu or the Lanka Alzheimer Foundation might not ring a bell. But you know who and what they are, because if you live in Colombo…
Mozart comes to Mullaitivu
On August 26, four busloads of children from three schools in Kurunegala travelled to Thunukkai in Mullaitivu to join the children of the north for a four-day long…
Letters to the editor
Rathupaswala: The army should be educated on the right of private defence It is reported that the Army has appointed a committee to investigate the Weliweriya incident in…
Appreciations
She gave new life to many Mahila Samiti projects Subhadra Ratnatunga Amarasekera Gentle, unassuming Subhadra Ratnatunga Amarasekera made an immense contribution to the Lanka Mahila Samiti in her…
Magazine
Dancing to dazzle
Poise, elegance and stamina was the flavour of the evening on Sunday, September 1, as the Hilton Colombo hosted the seventh International Footworks Dancesport. Championships…
The Ladies do their own ‘Sister Act’
Moving into an era of youth recognition
Turning garbage into gold
Bugs in the limelight
Voice Idol
Colombo University undergrads bring ‘Idamedi Wikine’
Negombo goes back to Seventies
African Jazz singer Xolisa back at Thorana Lounge
Russian Cultural festival 2013
Uncommon tale of a Conductor
The Magic of Indian Cinema
Makulu Del; a Web of love on miniscreen
‘Pregnant Man’ at Punchi Theatre
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Education
APIIT Law School – Unique, Modern and Vibrant
APIIT Law School, established in collaboration with Staffordshire University, UK, offers an internal British Degree in…
An exclusive opportunity for students after A/Levels to enter one of the World’s Top 100 Universities
ANC: Your ideal pathway to Monash University
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Russia “will help Syria” in the event of a military strike: Putin
ST PETERSBURG, September 7, (Russia Today) – The alleged chemical weapons use in Syria is a…
Hezbollah, Iran and Syria prepare for counterattack
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Dancing to dazzle
Poise, elegance and stamina was the flavour of the evening on Sunday, September 1, as the…