Poaching continues: No more release of Indian fishermen
No Indian fishermen arrested for poaching will be released on humanitarian grounds until proper talks are…
‘Catches win matches’ – Lankans prove the old adage
Another brilliant Malinga final over and a concerted effort by the Lankans saw them beating strong…
Tipoffs see rise in seizures of contaminated food
A string of raids carried out by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) this week saw major…
‘Storming’ Bogambara
A morbid curiosity or is it fascination impels us with the hundreds of men, women, some…
‘Call me Arjuna’
Stopping by the Moors Sports Club down Braybrooke Place on a weekend, you may have noticed…
A fiesta of culture and community
This year’s Galle Music Festival wrapped up with a successful concert at Colombo’s Galle Face Green…
Every inch a queen
It was the climax of their Sri Lankan experience, a whirlwind sightseeing, modelling trip and now…
Asian International School’s ‘Annie’ delights
When Jerome de Silva and Ishan de Lanerolle combine their genius in directing a musical the…
The rising tide in Lankan surfing
From Arugam Bay with its legions of thunderous marching waves to the enchantingly golden seas and…
News
Poaching continues: No more release of Indian fishermen
By Damith WickremasekaraNo Indian fishermen arrested for poaching will be released on humanitarian grounds until proper talks are held either with Tamil Nadu officials or with Indian…
Govt. shifts pension gratuity to bank loans
Gratuity payments to retiring public sector employees will be given…
House-to-house search in north for two LTTE suspects
Municipal Commissioner hauled up
JVP, DP likely to pose challenge
Dangerous weedicide: No total ban
The saviour of Padaviya’s CKDu patients
Tipoffs see rise in seizures of contaminated food
1200 lashes and jail term for Lankan maid in Saudi Arabia
TU action paralyses Water Board
Death of patient: Coroner to question doctor
Kachchativu festival a good opportunity to build harmony, says Navy Commander
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‘Catches win matches’ – Lankans prove the old adage
By S.R. Pathiravithana reporting from ChittagongAnother brilliant Malinga final over and a concerted effort by the Lankans saw them beating strong South Africa by five runs in their ICC T-20…
Lahiru closes in on Randev as competition hots up
As the 35th Bata-the Sunday Times Most Popular Schoolboy Cricketer…
51st Battle of Pasdunkorale
Wheelchair Tennis
Chamika’s effort in vain as S. Thomas’ gain 5-wicket win
Another win for Iran
Bloomfield records thrilling two run win
NCC outclass Ragama CC by innings
Skipper Binura guides DSS to first series win
Trinity and St. Anthony’s figure in fantastic tie
Match ends in a tame draw
Crowd invade ground, Richmond awarded win
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CIFL depositors fear ‘anti-government’ labels
By Quintus Perera The Geneva resolution on Sri Lanka over human rights violations and the government’s firm resolve to defeat is haunting a new group…
Research rules curb Lankan academic freedom
A new Treasury circular relating to increased funding for research…
Lankan travellers concerned after missing MH370
Heart-to-Heart
Finance Cos. could lose licence if merger proposals are not ready by 31st March
Treasury Secretary PBJ under pressure to quit
Exploiting Natural Gas Bonanza: Let us get it ‘Right this Time Around’
Controlling Sri Lanka’s academia
Reduced credit in private sector a temporary development, CB says
Sri Lanka’s trade unions seek clarification on Sino – Lanka MoU on labour issues
Former Air Force chief assumes duties as BOC Chairman
Ceylinco Shriram payment plan to be expedited on Supreme Court order
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Editorial
Dealing with India: From parippu to fish diplomacy
President Mahinda Rajapaksa in an uncustomary lashing out – not so obliquely either – at India last weekend set the tone for Sri Lanka’s reaction to the upcoming resolution against the country at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. While Ministers of his Government have so far vented their…
Columns
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Political Column
Geneva: What went wrong; is damage control possible?
President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Thursday cautioned External Affairs Minister G.L. Peiris over the release of media statements on important foreign policy issues without proper scrutiny. He said they…
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5th Column
It’s not I, but my telephone!
My dear Rishard, I didn’t even know who you were until I heard about you last week but I thought I must write to you when I heard…
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The Economic Analysis
Sustaining economic growth difficult but possible
Can the economic growth momentum of the post-war years be maintained? Paradoxically, it is the manner in which the high growth was achieved that is detrimental to longer…
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Lobby
Opposition in ‘No-Confidence’ motion against Govt. inability to curb proliferation of illicit drugs
A ‘No-Confidence’ motion against the Government, handed over by the main Opposition United National Party (UNP), is to be taken up for debate in May, after a failed…
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Focus on Rights
A government ludicrously at odds with itself
This week, we saw the strange and astonishing saga of two Sri Lankan human rights activists who were peremptorily arrested and detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act…
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Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Drama in Room XIII, no one to defend Sri Lanka
Room XIII at the Palais de Naciones in Geneva, home for the UN Human Rights Council, was half packed last Tuesday. It was perhaps the final informal consultation…
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From the sidelines
Anti-Lanka resolution, Diego Garcia and the Mauritius factor
Apart from its chief architects, the US and the UK, the resolution against Sri Lanka tabled at the UN Human Rights Council earlier this month had the sponsorship…
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Sunday Punch
Will India do a Crimea on Lanka?
No ray of hope lights to lift the brooding pall of Geneva’s gloom and a desolate air of uncertainty hangs heavy as the countdown to the crucial vote…
Plus
‘Storming’ Bogambara
A morbid curiosity or is it fascination impels us with the hundreds of men, women, some carrying tiny babies, and children including those in school uniform, to the…
Letters
Set up war crimes tribunal; it has its advantages As the United States resolution against Sri Lanka makes headlines in the media, it is reported that the Government…
Appreciations
Dr. Walter R. Gooneratne A man of the wilds and the much loved doctor of Maha Oya Dr. Walter R. Gooneratne, son of the well known Headmaster of…
‘Call me Arjuna’
Stopping by the Moors Sports Club down Braybrooke Place on a weekend, you may have noticed a foreigner in cricket whites towering over the little ones aspiring to…
Magazine
Every inch a queen
It was the climax of their Sri Lankan experience, a whirlwind sightseeing, modelling trip and now time to hit the catwalk. As the 25 finalists…
Asian International School’s ‘Annie’ delights
Fresh vision for Sri Lankan musicology
Empowerment and strength – central themes at Rotaract District conference
‘I am your freedom’ – A New Definition for Love
Sign up and support ‘Earth Hour’
Shaun and Shamista excel at Miss India 2014 show
Colombo Theater Festival tributes Prof. Ediriweera Sarachchandra
‘Sokari’ to revive Shanthikarmas
Controversial ‘Acid Wessa’ falls again
‘Subway’ at AF Colombo
A seaside getaway : Jetwing Thalahena Villas
‘CNNGo’ Explores Sri Lanka
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China spots possible debris in southern Indian Ocean
KUALA LUMPUR/PERTH, Australia, March 22 (Reuters) -China said today it had a new satellite image of…
Ukraine base in Crimea stormed, shots fired
Mrs. Jeremias Dias: A visionary of the 20th Century
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Asian International School’s ‘Annie’ delights
When Jerome de Silva and Ishan de Lanerolle combine their genius in directing a musical the…
Empowerment and strength – central themes at Rotaract District conference
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Fresh vision for Sri Lankan musicology
There is a not-so-new band in town that is now going global with the sounds of…
