Drip-feed of information irritates Colombo
A sight of a water bowser made everyone run after it in the hope of fetching…
MoD blunder: Tamil Nadu billboard shows President pleading
The final chapter to what India complained was an article derogatory of Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
Making headlines!
They are the people behind the news- the ones whose names you may read in the…
Bhavatarana: Moving away from story-telling
Young film-maker Daevinda Kongahage envisions a different future for films in Sri Lanka. With his maiden…
Glittering finale for Miss World Sri Lanka
A radiant Chulakshi Ranathunga was crowned Siyatha Lux Miss World Sri Lanka 2014 at a glittering…
Lawyers, scientists, models: Who will wear the crown?
Lawyers, budding forensic scientists, university students and models, the top ten of this year’s LITE FM…
Southern surfers strike back to keep their hopes alive
After being struck in the opening day the surfers from South made an impressive recovery against…
Army Inter Regimental Para-Games in action from August 20 to 22
The 17th Army Inter Regimental Para-Games 2014 will be worked off at the Sugathadasa Stadium from…
Calls to ‘Sell Singapore, Buy Sri Lanka’ at CCC Economic Summit
“What is clear to me however, from a policy implementation perspective is that the present Sri…
News
Searching the barren waste for a taste of water
With more than a million people in 14 districts severely affected by the prolonged drought, it is a wilderness experience not only for the people…
Land-transfer ban to be eased
New laws prohibiting the transfer of land to foreigners will…
Rishad again bypasses Treasury, seeks funds from more countries
Polls violence: STF deployed in Mahiyangana
Extra security for Lankan interests in Tamil Nadu
Diplomatic bag racket: EAM aide arrested
Ebola: Plans to bring back Lankans
Kavikara Maduwa chief will sing no more
To whom External affairs are Foreign when serving the powers that be
French woman knocked down while giving chase to snatch-thief
‘Photo Focus’ exposures bear fruit
Magistrate’s court wants report on archaeology site following arrests
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MAHELA – leaving a legend behind in the dressing room
Now it seems that it was ions ago. I was at the Nalanda College pavilion at Campbell Place talking to a young cricketer who was…
Angels ‘A’ hold sway over HNB
Angels ‘A’ BC held sway over Hatton National Bank to…
Doctors dissect Lawyers by seven wickets in annual game
Nine athletes to Youth Olympics
Sunday Sports Guide
Sanga symphony spurs Lanka
Sixteen cueists qualify to the pre-quarters
Did we fail to plan or did we plan to fail ?
Hard-Court and extreme athletes
Western Warriors and Southern Sharks in strong position
School Cricket umpiring to come under one banner
Southern surfers strike back to keep their hopes alive
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For public consumption only?
Power behind Lanka’s economy : Central Bank Governor Ajit Nivaard Cabraal and Treasury Secretary Dr. P. B. Jayasundera, arguably the most powerful state-appointed officials, seem…
Shareholder says threatened by top Carsons’ director
A group of independent minority shareholders at plantation stock Bukit…
Sri Lanka braces for austerity budget in Nov.
State interference could destroy banks, says Indian banker
JKH-led, Sri Lanka promo at glittering Miss China finals
COPE denied all facts in oil hedging cases, Nihal Ameresekere alleges
Phase I of the Colombo Port city starts next month after clearing bottlenecks
Sri Lanka needs more work on its own brand – expert says
Economic development balanced with rights
Many non-banks and banks submit proposals for mergers/ acquisitions under CB roadmap
Stock market dilemma: Information important but too much could lead to ‘insider’ trading
Kelani Cables new ‘Kelani Tube Bulb’ enhancing electrical bulb range
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Editorial
Fish and Tamil Nadu CM’s chips
The Indian state Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister, a former actress of the silver-screen, has suddenly become oh so prudish that she takes offence at a cartoon illustrating an article posted on Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) website that depicted her writing ‘love letters’ to the Indian Prime Minister. The…
Columns
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Political Column
Anti-US rhetoric, but tens of millions busted to win Obama’s support
The UPFA Government is hiring and firing public relations agencies in the United States at its will and pleasure with enormous cost to the Sri Lankan taxpayer. The…
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5th Column
Green, green losers of my home!
My Dear Green Man, Uncle Karu and Sajith, I thought I must write to you to let you know that Mahinda maama has called for elections to the…
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The Economic Analysis
Growing fast, but are we moving towards external debt vulnerability?
The IMF has given a glowing assessment of Sri Lanka’s economic performance. Its July 29th statement says: “Sri Lanka’s economic growth has been one of the fastest among…
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Lobby
EAM stands firm defending the indefensible with irrelevance
The External Affairs Ministry (EAM) has become one of the most discussed ministries in Parliament in recent months, with the many mess-ups providing enough fodder for Opposition legislators…
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Focus on Rights
Crude intimidation of legitimate protests
The modus operandi of this government in cracking down on legitimate dissent and protest would be truly farcical if it was not so deadly. What is the government…
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Talk at the Cafe Spectator
MoD blunder: Tamil Nadu billboard shows President pleading
The final chapter to what India complained was an article derogatory of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jeyaram Jeyalalithaa on the Defence Ministry’s website…
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From the sidelines
India, Pakistan and some unexpected complications
Reports that a diplomat in the Pakistani High Commission in Colombo accused of spying was ‘withdrawn’ even before a dossier on him prepared by New Delhi reached Colombo,…
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Sunday Punch
Jayalalithaa raised to kick up dust for Lanka
The moment Narendra Modi became Prime Minister designate of India, the Lankan Government’s official spokesman, Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, could not contain himself with glee at the prospect…
Plus
Making headlines!
They are the people behind the news- the ones whose names you may read in the newspaper but who are rarely themselves in the spotlight. Last Tuesday, the…
Letters
Act before a tragedy happens at Navinna railway crossing Residents of Railway Avenue at Navinna (off Highlevel Road end) are grateful to the authorities for renovating the road…
Appreciations
Instructor Commander M. G. S. Perera Time to recognise services of this teacher to the Navy It is 15 years since Instructor Commander M.G.S. Perera, the man who…
Bhavatarana: Moving away from story-telling
Young film-maker Daevinda Kongahage envisions a different future for films in Sri Lanka. With his maiden feature film, Bhavatarana as the launching pad, his aim is to navigate…
Magazine
Lawyers, scientists, models: Who will wear the crown?
Lawyers, budding forensic scientists, university students and models, the top ten of this year’s LITE FM Miss Universe Sri Lanka is an interesting spectrum of…
Taking risks and making strides
SLMUN marks 10 years
Still in sync
Sebs dance to the ‘Back to School’
Nimal Silva’s Mihiri Mal Gee Sara
‘Golden Stars with the Golden Chimes’
Milestone song released
Ira Sevaya Rodney’s role in the reel By Susitha R. Fernando
“Acinamalee” at Punchi Theatre
Carlos Reygadas in Colombo
Animation battle to protect national park from wildfire
A tale of resistance at AF Colombo
Cinema events at the Foundation
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Ceremony to invoke blessings on C.M.B. Bogollagama
A religious ceremony to invoke blessings on late C.M.B. Bogollagama, father of former Foreign Minister Rohitha…
The worst war ever
‘Proud to be drug-free’: SLANA’s annual Health Run
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Taking risks and making strides
The auditorium of the Lakshman Kadirigamar Institute was abuzz recently as many enterprising young people gathered…
SLMUN marks 10 years
Still in sync
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Sebs dance to the ‘Back to School’
The latest song created by veterans Lalith Perera and Mahesh Silva for the maiden ‘Old Sebs…
Nimal Silva’s Mihiri Mal Gee Sara
‘Golden Stars with the Golden Chimes’
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Whose Mosquitoes Are These?
Shamal sat on the bed next to his little brother and watched him sleep. His brother…