War against plastic waste hampered by don’t-care public
The government is fighting a battle against companies making and using non- recyclable “sili-sili” bags with…
Tourists will shy away from dengue land, official warns
Dengue fever, which has claimed 50 lives and made 17,000 people ill, will put the country’s…
Find a career on a blue bus to the north
Hop on the blue bus and find the pathway not only to a career but also…
Free-for-all: Chinese tourists turned traders
Two Chinese women, ostensibly on tourist visas, are seen here selling gold-plated chains and bracelets to…
Navy men and Army women row through
Sri Lanka Navy men’s and SL Army women’s rowing teams shot across the waters to clinch…
What’s cooking? Let’s ask this master chef
In-between pictures of marinated egg yolks, visits to the pola, a 94 kg Bigeye tuna and…
New company tackles modern masterpiece
Undoubtedly, the assortment of personalities at Identities Inc. is an impressive lot. Actors, directors, lawyers, news…
Trailblazers Rahim sisters set the pool ablaze
The 41st Nestle Milo Schools Swimming Championships organised by the Sri Lanka Schools Aquatic Sports Association…
Sri Lanka cricket is in good hands – Ranjit Fernando
Sri Lanka Cricket’s Cricket Committee Chairman Ranjit Fernando goes into detail about the recent surge in…
News
False start: Public handicapped by the night races
Visitors to Kandy town were severely inconvenienced by the night races held there yesterday despite protests from the Mahanayakes, civic groups and opposition politicians. With…
Forex scam: CB checks on money changers
Authorised money changers have come under Central Bank scrutiny following…
Pensioners given gratuity option; but TUs threaten to strike
Lanka seeks early release of 74 fishermen
Probe flagrant acts of BBS, Bar Council tells Govt.
Ramadan fast begins today
GMOA elects office bearers; no polls for disputed posts
Ven Vijitha Thera says the truth will soon be revealed
PS seizes 14-acre Nuwara Eliya land for UDA development
Arson burns out 25 acres of precious forest
Soon a 3D view of the stars, planets at the Colombo planetarium
Launch of system to keep track of trains
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Unbeaten Isipathana’s moment of joy
After winning the 2014 league match against Kingswood and assured of the Trophy the Pathana Deputy Principal joyously thanked the players and said “Isipathana is…
It was a good win but there are chinks in our armour
In Melbourne, Australia, last week the ICC or the Meiyappan/Srinivasan…
Sunday Sports Guide
Navy men and Army women row through
Shehan, Ajantha steer Udarata Rulers to second win
Nishantha Chef de Mission at Glasgow
Aravinda’s cricket dream
Kethaka the optimist
Kandy night races on the road
Trailblazers Rahim sisters set the pool ablaze
Sri Lanka cricket is in good hands – Ranjit Fernando
Impact on local soccer from footballers from outstations
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Free-for-all: Chinese tourists turned traders
Two Chinese women, ostensibly on tourist visas, are seen here selling gold-plated chains and bracelets to residents in Chilaw town, using a calculator to indicate…
Residential businesses on verge of collapse
Residences converted into business premises in local government authorities of…
Facing the music for ‘booming sounds’ inside vehicles
Sri Lanka to set up a carbon nano-tube factory
First regular weekly charter on Tuesday
Sri Lankan authorities to crack down on vehicle assembly rackets
How strong is your middle management?
Buying condos in Colombo
Exposing debt trap: Prof. Vitharana does laudable service
Wisdom of ‘Wonder of Asia’ tourism slogan questioned by renowned Lankan economist
IPM Lifetime Gold Award for Dr. Ajantha Dharmasiri
International course on conference organisation in Colombo
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Editorial
We pay, but we do not know
It bodes ill for any country when a government conducts business on the principle that what the people do not know will not hurt them. Sri Lanka has become such a nation. Despite its elephantine Cabinet, power is concentrated in the hands of a few. Many ministers are figureheads who…
Columns
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Political Column
Five-star wonder of Asia: Dream or nightmare?
An uneasy calm has returned to areas hit by ethnic violence in and around the southwestern coastal junction town of Aluthgama. Armed commandos of the Police Special Task…
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5th Column
Hypocrisy, extremism are just not cricket
My Dear Angelo and the cricket team, I thought I must write to you and the cricket team to congratulate you on your fantastic performance against England, our…
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The Economic Analysis
Will we miss the opportunity to reduce our foreign indebtedness?
A congruence of increased exports, remittances and tourist earnings was expected to strengthen the external finances this year and also provide space to reduce the country’s high indebtedness.…
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Focus on Rights
The blackened and burnt hearts of our people
The Rajapaksa Government’s attempt to marginalise recent Sinhala-Muslim violence in Aluthgama and Beruwala as being confined to a few extremist groups belies a stubborn truth. This was not…
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Talk at the Cafe Spectator
For your eyes only: The spy battle
A ding-dong battle has broken out between the administrative boss and the operational chief in a spy organisation.The boss, insiders say, is livid and now ‘returns to sender’…
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From the sidelines
The Wanni strives to recover while the South erupts in strife
It’s a smooth ride for vehicular traffic from Colombo to the Northern heartland of the Wanni, on account of beautifully carpeted roads all the way. While there is…
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Sunday Punch
Beware Lanka’s Ides of June fallout
If it is not hard enough for Lanka to have to explain away to the international community the pressing circumstances that necessitated certain actions to be taken to…
Plus
Find a career on a blue bus to the north
Hop on the blue bus and find the pathway not only to a career but also on how to acquire the skills that are needed to make that…
Breathing life to ancient art
Lacquerwork is an art that commands attention. Whether it is the intricately painted wooden boxes and ornaments that adorn our homes or the boldly striped windows and railings…
‘Landscape architecture is about people’
Shiranee Balasuriya’s love for the environment blossomed at home as she watched her mother meticulously put together flower arrangements. Years later Prof. Balasuriya would initiate the course in…
Down with these dangerous ideas
Amid the clamour of chauvinists practising arson and the clangour of empty vessels making the most noise, you may have missed a very important point. That while sticks…
Magazine
What’s cooking? Let’s ask this master chef
In-between pictures of marinated egg yolks, visits to the pola, a 94 kg Bigeye tuna and Vesak decorations, a quick glance through Dharshan Munidasa’s instagram…
New company tackles modern masterpiece
A play to capture your imagination
An evening of magic
Milestone of Marians journey
Don Gabriel paintings
‘Ruwasha’ :New hit from Sasindu
YES FM to hold World Cup finals screening party
Taming a Dragon
Nilendra returns with ‘They Dance Alone’
Transformers moves around the country
“Nari Bena”at New Town Hall
Hilarious play with an exceptional cast
‘Curry Leaves’: Authentic Indian cuisine
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War against plastic waste hampered by don’t-care public
The government is fighting a battle against companies making and using non- recyclable “sili-sili” bags with…
Tech-savvy Sri Lankan turns heads
Facelift for Jawatte mosque
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A play to capture your imagination
An intense, emotionally gripping story about two New Yorkers who fall in and out of love…
An evening of magic
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Milestone of Marians journey
Marians, one of the leading musical bands in the country venture into another milestone in their…
Don Gabriel paintings
‘Ruwasha’ :New hit from Sasindu
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Sparkling Stars of Gateway College
It was a night of stars as Gateway College presented ‘Sparkling Stars 2014’ at the Nelum…