Sri Lanka thump Pakistan for Asia Cup title
DHAKA, March 08, 2014 (AFP) – Opener Lahiru Thirimanne hit a magnificent century to help Sri…
Even those who complain of human rights hail our infrastructure development: MR
There are some who are planning to make false complaints to the United Nations Human Rights…
The Chandimal dilemma and a walk in the woods
When you are a kid, you emulate your elders and learn things like the usage of…
Beating the Thomians and rain
Ex. Senior Master in Charge – Cricket & Premier Umpire & Match Referee, Sri Lanka Cricket…
Easing their work load
Sri Lankan tea pluckers with the new baskets specially designed to ease back load. (Picture courtesy…
The greatest show on earth
Of all the wildlife experiences available in this country, perhaps that of seeing whales and dolphins…
Catch the wanderlust bug
Ashan Seneviratne thinks it’s a little ridiculous that his fellow countrymen have such trouble with their…
First ever skydiving venture to be launched
Sky Club Ltd, Sri Lanka’s first institution for sky sports, will launch ‘Tandem Parachuting’ which allows…
Lankan fishermen ‘guarding my islands in the sun’
KALPITIYA – Goats, donkeys, men, women and school children roaming about freely in Kalpitiya, off Puttalam…
News
30,000 vials of vaccine airlifted to save pigs
By Chathuri DissanayakeThe Animal Production and Health Department has airlifted about 30,000 vials of Foot-and-Mouth immunisation vaccine from France as the disease spread to seven districts, including…
Pakistani heroin smuggler disappears: Customs, Police trade charges
The Customs and the Police yesterday traded charges over the…
Private online lottery introduced in Lanka
Malaysian plane with 239 people goes missing
Unholy racket in import of vehicles
Chinese company gets huge railway contract
Attack on Excise Chief possibly linked to audit probe on 10 companies
UNHRC Resolution violates SL’s sovereignty, territorial integrity: Ambassador Aryasinha
World believes Govt. impunity cannot, will not protect SL’s human rights: UNP
Eminent doctor passes away
SL fishermen to protest to SLHRC over Indian backtracking
Candidates expect President to provide satisfactory solution
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Can the sailors run on the Park Club?
By Shamseer JaleelInter Club League champions Navy SC and third placed Havelocks Sports Club will lock horns in the Dialog Clifford Cup Knockout grand finals today at…
Randev consolidates his position at the top
The lead up to the 135th Battle of the Blues…
CCC outclass Ragama CC with a day to spare
Sri Lanka thump Pakistan for Asia Cup title
Roshane, Bhanuka, Angelo guide Colts
Venus Williams back to stay?
‘Ride My Wave’ hits southern sands next week
Mobitel Launches “20 Visse Singha Pathuma”
T-20 World C’ships updates on Siyatha Radio
Oshan saves the day for St. Peter’s
Billiards room to be named after M.J.M. Lafir
It’s a matter of time says senior referee
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Easing their work load
Sri Lankan tea pluckers with the new baskets specially designed to ease back load. (Picture courtesy Planters Association)…
UN Rapporteur on Migrants to visit SL in May
The UN Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of Migrants…
Spot fine payments through mobile phones
Chinese company wins Colombo Port City Project twice
Top SL investor in SEC probe
SL Economic Council meets after 4 years
Due diligence underway for all SL finance firms
BOI Board on the Colombo Stock Exchange up in 6 months
EU maintains 110 million Euro financial aid to Sri Lanka
If not for Lanka’s suffering women …
History and values of Takaful Islamic Insurance
NHDA purchases private land for housing development
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Editorial
Geneva: Like trains heading for collision
President Mahinda Rajapaksa thinks an adverse Resolution at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva is only a “black mark” against Sri Lanka, but he knows he must put on a brave face and downplay the otherwise bleak scenario. In Geneva, Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister maintained what has long…
Columns
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Political Column
OHCHR likely to play major role in war crimes probe
It went viral after a UN-based web outlet last Monday reported on the initial draft of a resolution the United States will move on Sri Lanka at the…
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5th Column
Geneva casino: Winners and losers
My Dear Mahinda maama, I thought I should be writing to you because these days, everybody is talking about Geneva and blaming it on you while you are…
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The Economic Analysis
Drought could impact adversely on economic performance
The continuation of the current drought could have a pervasive impact on the economy. The prospect of an improvement in the trade balance, and consequently a significant overall…
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Lobby
Ranil goes after Govt. on Colombo Port City Development Project
Questions about the Colombo Port City Development (CPCD) project once again came up in Parliament this week, with Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe calling upon the Government to table…
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Focus on Rights
What worth, our ‘sovereignty’?
Sri Lanka’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations declared in Geneva this week that the draft resolution lodged with the Human Rights Council by the United States, the…
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Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Wedding banquet shakes Karzai’s security ring
Afghan President Hamid Karzai is one of the most protected world leaders and is covered by a highly trained personal security detail which includes Pentagon bodyguards now working…
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From the sidelines
UNHRC, war crimes and Sri Lanka – an alternative perspective
A third US-sponsored resolution against Sri Lanka goes down to the wire at a vote in the UN Human Rights Council in less than three weeks. With the…
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Sunday Punch
GL’s come or go Geneva speech ups the ante
Invigorated perhaps by the Alpine air, the Sri Lankan External Minister G. L. Peiris this week came out of his endangered corner in Geneva talking tough with both…
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Beacon of an awakening city
Outside, the noise is deafening. Standing on the 12th floor of one of the tallest buildings in the area we are afforded a magnificent view of the clear…
The greatest show on earth
Of all the wildlife experiences available in this country, perhaps that of seeing whales and dolphins in our waters is the most memorable. The Chief Incumbent of the…
A world of tranquillity
Entering the gates of the Prithipura Home in Hendala one is immediately transported into a world of tranquillity. With its leafy gardens, playground and homely cottages it lives…
Sujeeva, a ‘true musical ambassador’ to perform in Colombo
Referred to as a ‘true musical ambassador’ for her efforts as an educator, concert pianist and her musical and community outreach work, Sujeeva Hapugalle, the award winning solo…
Magazine
A healing movement
Having lost their parents in the 2004 tsunami, Rob and Paul Forkan’s flip-flop range ‘Gandy’s’ is a way for them to honour the memory of…
Await all kinds of music
Catch the wanderlust bug
All talk on morning radio
A great opportunity
Time to create, innovate and challenge imaginations
‘Night out with a Cause’
Evening of Classical Music with Chiho Akaishi and Eshantha Peiris
ATTIRE – A Creative Cause in battling Cancer
Pompeii A gladiator’s love amidst woes of Vesuvius
‘Rena’ opens a new horizon for young people
Latest play in the town
Mano’s 15,000 days in theatre
French cinema at AF Colombo
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Karzai seeks peace with Taliban, but he is no Chavez
Three months into 2014, Afghanistan is fast hurtling into uncertainty with many Afghan watchers wondering what…
Recognising excellence in architecture
Zonta club participates in Global Activities for International Women’s Day and Rose Day
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A healing movement
Having lost their parents in the 2004 tsunami, Rob and Paul Forkan’s flip-flop range ‘Gandy’s’ is…
Catch the wanderlust bug
All talk on morning radio
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A great opportunity
Students from more than 13 schools gathered at Olcott Maha Vidyalaya at the Galle Children’s Festival…
‘Night out with a Cause’
Evening of Classical Music with Chiho Akaishi and Eshantha Peiris
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World Thinking Day
Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association (SLGGA) celebrated World Thinking Day 2014 on Saturday February 22, 2014,…