Media workshop at SLPI disrupted by mob
A workshop for journalists organised by a non profit organisation that was to be held at…
Despair reigns in drought-stricken areas
Schoolchildren walking in the scorching sun, men and women carrying cans and pots trudging long distances…
Modi’s reign like rain for all, says Shiv Sena advisor
The incident this week of angry Shiv Sena MPs force-feeding a chapatti on a fasting Muslim…
Making the audience happy
It was the World Choir Games in 2012 that put Norwegian youth group Defrost on the…
Crude foil to bar MPs from oil strike
If the Ceylon Petroleum Corporations’ top officials successfully managed to foil all attempts by the visiting…
Switching onto dance
At the Deanna School of Dancing (DSD) it doesn’t matter how long you’ve been actually dancing.…
Seeing the light through jingling bells
He takes aim and swings his arm back. A loud shout of ‘play’ is called out…
The Galle Test in retrospect
That the South Africans were the better side broke no argument. They had a lot of…
Dilmah opens Cape Weligama in October
Dilmah’s leisure arm, Resplendent Ceylon will be opening its beach resort, Cape Weligama situated 30 minutes…
News
Only muddy water for Minneriya villagers
Villagers of Minneriya are seen getting water from one of the last remaining muddy water pools of the mostly dried-up Pathok Weva. The Disaster Management…
New look Colombo 2: UDA to acquire private land
A redevelopment and mixed development project on eight acres of…
Regional postal meeting enveloped in fund row
Despite Mathata Thitha, more liquor licences issued in 2013
Move to import 50,000 tonnes of rice
Ambassador recalled after exposing abortion scandal in Oman
SC upholds death sentence on killers of garment factory executive
10th AGM of SLPI after a year of challenges – Report
Cycling for a hearty cause
Look after your aged parents, Justice Ministry Secretary advises
Mirigama’s baby jumbo happy at transit home
Media workshop at SLPI disrupted by mob
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The saga of Amla, Dilruwan and Rangana
By M. Shamil Amit reporting from the SSC GroundThough ‘the marathon man’ alias Hashim Amla defied the Lankan threat for nearly eight hours in the sub-continental humid heat with a memorable inning of…
Whom did Chandimal fail — himself, the country or the puppeteer?
I would not be flummoxed or flabbergasted when I tune…
Niloo Jayatilleke wins Ladies Stroke Play
Krishan Maduranga the only centurion
Colombo Scrabble Festival 2014
Chinese invade local cricket
Sunday Sports Guide
Tactical game- the ‘Big Leap’
Injured as a player – come join the referee ranks
Rugby at Science grounds today
Sportec SC rout Old Thomians SC by 252 runs
Sudesh Peiris elated with his weightlifting ‘Silver’
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More hotels to open in Colombo
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EPF pulls back on some benefits for private sector workers
The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) is to pull back some…
Dheerasinghe’s conflict of interests at Commercial bank
Maalu Maalu goes to Kalpitiya
Touchwood Kiwlegedera on the run
Printcare boss operates from Chicago
Moods and emotions at work
Cracks in the administration
AAI introduces invaluable insurance innovation for state pensioners
Reciprocal investments by Sri Lanka and India’s central banks
Beedi, cheaper alternative for the ‘poor man’
Two new, innovative initiatives by SLIM for ‘People’s Awards’ 2015
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Editorial
Losing diplomatic war
In marked contrast to the hysterical screeching by Government leaders that there shall be no domestic or international inquiry into the last days of the military campaign to defeat the LTTE in May of 2009, we are now faced with both. The silence by these same leaders to last week’s…
Columns
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Political Column
Crisis-riddled Govt. goes into denial mode
The UPFA Government seems to be in a state of denial. The latest addition to that syndrome came from External Affairs Minister G.L. Peiris. He was asked in…
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5th Column
Satellite on reverse orbit
My Dear Satellite, I thought of writing to you when I heard that you were among those who had attended a meeting calling for the abolition of the…
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The Economic Analysis
Good and bad economics: Economics of infrastructure investment
Helen Hughes an Australian economist once said there were only two types of economics: good economics and bad economics. Bad economics is given various tags such as practical…
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Lobby
Question Time reveals colossal waste of public funds while masses struggle
Some interesting facts were revealed during Question Time in Parliament this week, but they also exposed the colossal amounts of public funds spent on maintaining a few individuals,…
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Focus on Rights
Locking the stable door after the horses have bolted
For most of the post-war years, the Rajapaksa Government’s actions have been informed by a strange and intensely contradictory mixture of the classic classroom bully as well as…
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From the sidelines
India’s vision for a ‘Commonwealth of Asia’ – where Sri Lanka matters
The assurance given by India’s External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj to her Sri Lankan counterpart Prof G L Peiris recently that India opposed the UN probe on alleged…
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Sunday Punch
Crude foil to bar MPs from oil strike
If the Ceylon Petroleum Corporations’ top officials successfully managed to foil all attempts by the visiting UNP fact finding parliamentary team to enter its oil refinery at Sapugaskanda…
Plus
Pradeep takes home ‘obelisk’ trophy for his Kadju House
Architect Pradeep Kodikara walked away with the grand prize on Wednesday night at the 2013/14 Geoffrey Bawa Awards. His design for the beautiful Kadju House in Tangalle earned…
Like Bawa her strong roots helped her to break free
The line of the equator runs through Mira Nair’s garden in Kampala, Uganda. The sprawling estate overlooks Lake Victoria; glittering blue under the warmth of an African sun,…
Letters
Burning of Jaffna library Going deeper into the confessions of a police sergeant This refers to the article relating to the burning of the Jaffna library by T.…
Appreciations
Chula Ratnatunga Fun-filled times in Nairobi to discussions on meditation back home My good friend Chula was born on October 4, 1927 and passed away on May 9…
Magazine
Living our dream in the wilds
When my explorer buddy Minol Peiris and I finished our A’Ls, we could not wait to kick start our life as campers. Surfing the net, we…
SLANA all set for Health Run
A different take on a Shakespearean classic
Promising start up by Moratuwa Uni undergraduates
Switching onto dance
Crafting life skills
‘Hold you tight’ Hesh ready with his maiden video
GLORY SRI LANKA by Suppa feat. Chill Out
‘Miss Earth –Air 2013’ in Sri Lanka
Multi-talented Milroy celebrates golden jubilee in music
Positioning Sri Lankan cinema in a Global Map
‘Theatre is still a place to share powerful messages
West End Broadway in Colombo with 70 musicians and dancers
First Boutique Cinema by Ceylon Theatres
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Modi’s reign like rain for all, says Shiv Sena advisor
The incident this week of angry Shiv Sena MPs force-feeding a chapatti on a fasting Muslim…
Young trends to be showcased by Chitra Lane students
Making the audience happy
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A different take on a Shakespearean classic
Breaking down the misnomers surrounding Shakespearean drama and putting on a fun-filled show for audiences to…
Promising start up by Moratuwa Uni undergraduates
Switching onto dance
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‘Hold you tight’ Hesh ready with his maiden video
Sri Lankan born Dubai based R&B artiste Hesh is now planning to release his highly anticipated…
GLORY SRI LANKA by Suppa feat. Chill Out
‘Miss Earth –Air 2013’ in Sri Lanka
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Matara in the deep south
Hi Kids, ready to tag along with the Fun Travel series once again? Today, we are…