Paddy harvest drops, rice prices rise
An estimated 35 per cent drop in the paddy harvest expected in the current season is…
Indian Army Southern Command holds formal talks with Army Commander
Indian Army’s General Officer Commanding-in-Chief for Southern Army Command, Lieutenant General Ashok Singh, currently in Sri…
Will Jayalalithaa’s political opportunism backfire?
A series of dramatic events relating to the seven convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case…
Pillay report next week: Western powers likely to base resolution on it
Even the help of deities is being sought to defeat the latest United States backed resolution…
India campaigners push for anti-racism law
In a modest flat in Delhi, Nido Pavithra and his wife Marina light a candle in…
Having a ball with Koluu
Almost as famous for his burlesque acts as his cooking, celebrity chef Koluu treated fans to…
Tax holiday request from Ansell Lanka rejected
Sri Lanka’s Board of Investment (BOI) has turned down a fresh application for tax concessions from…
Reflections of CHOGM Business Forum
“To succeed in business, one must put the best face forward to the outside world, whatever…
Sailors on the podium
Is there anything in common in sailing and rugby was the question that came to my…
News
Paddy harvest drops, rice prices rise
By Chathuri DissanayakeAn estimated 35 per cent drop in the paddy harvest expected in the current season is showing an upward trend in the prices of rice,…
Foot-and-mouth in five districts
Amid an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease spreading in five districts…
Duty-free vehicles filled with black money
Employment Authority to regulate foreign jobs
Karzai here today
Emergency service found wanting following fires on buses using the CKE
CID questions CIFL depositor on Geneva issue
Ironically it is from the scrap heap that the displaced salvage their lives
Perks given to Dehiwela-Galkissa Municipal Council overseer irk residents
SriLankan to bring home passengers stranded in Frankfurt
Global TU official pledges to get GSP+ restored
Enabling the differently-abled
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ICC’s FTP meeting postponed
By S.R. PathiravithanaThe new format Future Tours Programme schedule meeting which was down to begin in Dubai on 26 February has been postponed for mid-March this year.…
Then came this rural cricket episode
I wondered it was just hurt; frustration or hope that…
CPRFU AGM today
High jump mattresses need repairs
Shattered dreams for Lankan teens
Soldiers walk past Blue Star
Kandy Lions win Division ‘B’ title
Raising the bar in women’s tennis
Lankan openers keep pace with English Lions
Win each for both parties
Dilruwan, Sachith guide Colts to convincing nine wicket victory
St. Bridget’s Convent gets brand new Sports Complex
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Tax holiday request from Ansell Lanka rejected
By Bandula SirimannaSri Lanka’s Board of Investment (BOI) has turned down a fresh application for tax concessions from Ansell Lanka Ltd to increase production through a new…
Scaled down, Shangri-La’s Hambantota Resort to be ready soon
Hong Kong-based Shangri-La’s Hambantota Resort and Spa is to be…
Musical chairs again at the Tax Dept.
Swarna Maloney gets in touch with some Touchwood depositors
Power crisis but CEB halts new power sources
Presidential directive to Central Bank on GKCC women depositors plea
SEC urged to release details of mergers and acquisitions by listed companies
BT-RCB poll on Geneva: You can take part!
Suganthie heads Sri Lanka’s IP commission
BBDO Worldwide named the ‘Best of the Best’ for eighth year in a row
E-Net teams up with Telemax China to offer technology-based infrastructure solutions
Reflections of CHOGM Business Forum
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Editorial
North; Diaspora and India
Hot on the heels of passing a resolution in support of an international war crimes investigation in Sri Lanka, the Northern Provincial Council (NPC) has passed a resolution calling for direct flights to India from Jaffna and Trincomalee (the latter is not even in the Northern Province and therefore outside…
Columns
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Political Column
Pillay report next week: Western powers likely to base resolution on it
Even the help of deities is being sought to defeat the latest United States backed resolution on Sri Lanka at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva next…
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5th Column
Jaya’s poll dance with Rajiv killers
My Dear Jayalalithaa, I am writing to you because I heard you had taken action to order the release of those who were responsible for the killing of…
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The Economic Analysis
Lessons from past economic development experience
The economic development experience of post-independent years provides ample lessons and guidelines for economic policies for the future. Ignoring these, as well as the development experiences of other…
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Lobby
Govt. sidesteps queries on public finances used for President’s trips abroad
By Chandani Kirinde, Our Lobby Correspondent The fact that Parliament has been relegated to a mere rubber stamp is not exactly news, but going by the growing disregard…
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Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Passengers tell of terrible experience on diverted SriLankan Airlines flight
Feedback is pouring in on our story last week about SriLankan Airlines flight UL195 that was diverted from New Delhi to Jaipur for refuelling. The aircraft reached its…
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From the sidelines
Will Jayalalithaa’s political opportunism backfire?
A series of dramatic events relating to the seven convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case seemed to reveal yet again, the opportunism inherent in Tamil Nadu politics…
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Sunday Punch
Packaged horror may go up in smoke
Both smoking and non-smoking members of Parliament crossed partisan borders this week and united to vote for the Government’s decision to plaster the face of cigarette packets with…
Plus
On the heels of the wild beauties of Delft
They are the living “landmarks” of rugged Delft, inextricably linked with this island located in the Palk Straits across from the Jaffna peninsula. With an arrogant toss of…
After 21 years Samanthie ‘finds’ her mother
Rewind to 21 years ago, span over a deserted Colombo city and zoom in on a bus stand. A woman huddles from the cold of the night with…
Letters
Ideas for smoother traffic flow on Galle Road and Duplication Road Construction work is being carried out on both sides of Galle Road and Duplication Road, causing much…
appreciations
Rohan Medonza You were too big in life to be ever forgotten Rohan Bennet Pramuk Medonza had a head start when he joined school in January 1960. His…
Magazine
‘It’s a laugh’
Jith Peiris is back. His forte being British comedies, this time the well-known director and producer is ready with another popular comedy, “No Sex Please…
Where language fails, pictures speak
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Beautiful things
Be sustainable!
Stolen words
Isn’t that sweet
‘Are You Ready?’
A Song for the lovers…
MANILAL IN NY ON VALENTINE’S DAY
BLACKMAGIC 4K CAMERA IN SRI LANKA
Hi Machan! 87-92 Petes
‘Kuweni’ comes in the 150th show
Making the future of Sri Lankan cinema
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Lanka as diving medicine hub
One was on holiday here and the other was in the Maldives with the second part…
Sri Lankan-born scientist finds novel mutations in cancer
Pakistani cars for Army top brass
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Beautiful things
Butterfly Apparel, the clothing brand begun by young husband and wife duo Yasok Nagarajah and Arundathi…
Be sustainable!
Stolen words
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A Song for the lovers…
The new romantic song ‘Sulage Paawi Awa’ sung by the very first Derana Dream Star Udesh…
MANILAL IN NY ON VALENTINE’S DAY
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Sri Lanka Girl Guides go ECO
Lord Baden Powell (the Founder of Girl Guiding ) chose “Be Prepared” as the Guide Motto.…