On slow low wickets Lankans hold the key
After a wave of recent successes, the Angelo Mathew squadron of Sri Lanka cricket will be…
More zoos? When we can’t even manage one
The late Colonel J.H. Williams, the author of ‘Elephant Bill and Bandoola’ during two visits he…
Cinnamon Air completes first year of scheduled domestic air services
Cinnamon Air, Sri Lanka’s premier domestic airline this week completed one year of scheduled passenger operations.…
BKMS Racing claims top spot
Team BKMS Racing claimed the top spot after the second round of the Endurance Karting Championship…
No cardamom trees on Knuckles Range please
Keep cardamoms out of Knuckles, is the fervent plea not only of a researcher but also…
Authorities’ promises stink as much as garbage mountain
As garbage piles from hillocks to mountain levels, residents in Meethotumulla, Kolonnawa blame authorities for not…
We’re breeding mosquitoes
Early this week, with garbage bags in hand, teams of army personnel and health officials scoured…
Isipathana, Science, Royal, Trinity battle for final slot
The Milo President’s Trophy Knockout Rugby Tournament is nearing its end with four teams Isipathana, Science…
Rowing in style
Our photographer captured these scenes at the recently concluded 29th Annual Rowing National Championships. Pix by Amila…
News
Thilanga to ICC: UNHRC probe in SL will tear communities apart
By Chandani KirindeUPFA Colombo District MP Thilanga Sumathipala who recently made a presentation before International Criminal Court (ICC) President, Sang Hyun Song, in the Hague, had made…
Arrested Pakistanis and Afghans to be sent back
Sri Lanka has decided to send all arrested Afghan and…
India seeks licence to fish around Kachchativu
Admissions to A/L: Cabinet to decide next week
Luxury vehicle racket: Companies must pay all dues
How did drug baron escape? Prisons Chief asks Police Chief to conduct probe
Rs. 139 b in unpaid taxes: 4,000 companies, individuals warned to pay up or face action
Bedlam at Ragama Hospital
Rajarata University authorities say reopening date soon to be announced
7 Injured as train derails near Bambalapitiya station
Kandy shop owner says threatened by security firm bodyguards
Aussie authorities remain mum over boats carrying Lankans heading their way
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Bradby third leg in the offing
In the midst of some pulling off as a team or players opting out as individuals due to numbers in the injury list the school…
Lanka can grow along with the ‘Big Three’ – Nishantha
This is a much discussed subject and various personalities who…
Old Thomians too hot for RCUAC
Lahiru, Jason tons as Ragama CC come out on top
On slow low wickets Lankans hold the key
Sajeewa helps Saracens SC amass 369/7
Brazil to clash with Germany in Semis
Germany breaks France’s hearts
IRB finds fault with Sri Lanka winger Nuwan Hettiarachchi
Out-pacing big-guns
St. Bridget’s first in Gym for life challenge apparatus event
Malcolm Perera heads Tape Ball Cricket Federation
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Sri Lanka fares well at Fairtrade awards
Sri Lankan individuals and companies swept the board at the first-ever Fairtrade awards organised by Fairtrade International held last month. Pioneer Sri Lankan fair-trade entrepreneur…
Confusion over UAE contracts for domestic workers
Absolute confusion reigned in Sri Lanka last week in the…
Shipping industry protests over increased port levy
Asian travel bloggers meet in Colombo
Krrish group faces stay or depart directive
Heads roll at IRD in shake-up after failure to meet revenue targets
Current development model all about greed and making money, says India’s top philosopher
Seeds, greed and TNCs
Justice delayed in condo issues
Marina Lanka featured at World Marinas Conference in Istanbul
LAHES launches ‘Leadership Development’ programme for plantation sector
Depression and workplace counselling
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Editorial
Refuge for refugees
A World Refugee Day came and went on June 20 without much ado. Sri Lanka has the unique distinction of being a refugee exporter and refugee importer, so to say. Additionally, it is also a country that has its own domestic refugees, known as IDPs (Internally Displaced People). Thus, it…
Columns
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Political Column
Diplomatic blunder after blunder, now crisis with Pakistan also
“I will win” at an impending presidential election, declared a defiant President Mahinda Rajapaksa to UPFA politicians at a southern resort but strongly castigated his likely main opponent,…
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5th Column
When silence breeds hatred
Mahanayake hamuduruwane, I thought I must write to you because everyone seems to be talking about Buddhist monks these days and the names of some Buddhist monks are…
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The Economic Analysis
Ethno-religious violence: Recovering from setbacks to FDI and tourism
Peaceful conditions and law and order are indisputable preconditions for sustained economic development. International experience and our own economic history demonstrate this. A recurring theme of this column…
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Focus on Rights
The law is not at fault but the politicians
In the wake of last month’s communal violence in Sri Lanka’s South-West, the Rajapaksa’s government’s threadbare defence is that existing laws are insufficient to take action against the…
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Talk at the Cafe Spectator
US spying on Sri Lanka also
Sri Lanka is among many countries where the United States National Security Agency has been spying on. The map here and the following account appear in the US…
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From the sidelines
Who benefits from Govt’s state of denial over Aluthgama?
It’s three weeks since the episode of race violence in Aluthgama, and the issues arising from it still seem to fester. The most glaring reality is that the…
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Sunday Punch
‘War Probe’ Asma gives Lanka a wheeze/The Boru Bala farce
Out of the three imposing personages appointed to the UN sanctioned war crimes inquiry against the Lankan Government, Pakistan lawyer Asma Jahangir is the one the Foreign Office…
Plus
What a catch through the ages!
In a tiny corner of a plush building down Main Street in the throbbing heart of the Pettah, there is much activity………….while the finishing touches are being added…
Letters
‘Senanayaked’ or ‘Buttlered’: It’s up to you, cricket fans The running out of Buttler by Sachitra Senanayake has indeed raised a hornets’ nest. Numerous opinions have been expressed…
Appreciations
Chula Ratnatunga The experiences with him will remain forever Chula Ratnatunga – A kind man who had many skills, talents and experiences, but considered himself to be ordinary.…
Making music in the glitzy world of Hollywood
Elation tinged with humility and success with sorrow. This is what Music Producer Suren Wijeyaratne experienced in the split-second between accepting the trophy and delivering his speech before…
Magazine
Setting her sights on a ‘man’s world’
As a tiny tot, Shanika Cabraal trotted behind her father when he went to construction sites. Hardly a place for a child, yet it didn’t…
Telling the story of Notre Dame in black and white
Lankan expat’s dream told by ‘Gappiya’
Making others happy
Xtaztic gets underway
Rowing in style
‘Chill Out’ to rock Colombo
Musician of the middle path
Old Sebs go ‘back to school’
Fête De La Musique at Alliance Française DE COLOMBO
“Sokari” follows Shanthikarma tradition
“Nari Burathi” in Borella
Defiant Prasanna enters Indian movie market
French cinema gems at AC
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Iraq crisis threatens South Asia stability
NEW DELHI – Iraq seems to be falling apart, with the rapid advance of the militant…
Jihadist chief orders Muslims to ‘obey’ in surprise sermon
Lady Ridgeway Hospital gets CRRT machine
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Lankan expat’s dream told by ‘Gappiya’
There’s something about Tharindu Wijesekara that is as brutally honest in real life as his alter…
Making others happy
Xtaztic gets underway
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‘Chill Out’ to rock Colombo
Musician may come and go but many old veteran musicians and bands still keep the ball…
Musician of the middle path
Old Sebs go ‘back to school’
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Poson Perahera by kids
The Poson Perahera by kids of Camberwell Modern Montessori, Moratuwa was held on June 9, 2014…