Thomians ‘A’ fours pip Royal to take the dip in the lake
The ‘A’ Fours crew of S. Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia led by Anuradha Nadarajah pulled off…
Kalpitiya -tourism and encroachers
It’s been over a decade since government undertook to transform Kalpitiya into a tourist destination. The…
Fishermen want probe into big timers’ practices posing threats to their jobs
Fisheries associations have asked President Mahinda Rajapakasha to probe allegations that large vessel operators were involved…
Welcome to the world of cricket realities
There is no argument, today the game of cricket, like every other high-profile sport, is driving…
Opposition wrong footed as President Rajapaksa pre-empts Santa
An upbeat President Mahinda Rajapaksa presented his Government’s 10th consecutive Budget to Parliament on Friday, announcing…
St. John’s girls showcase their skills
St. John’s Girls’ School, Panadura showcased their athletic skills during the recent sports-meet held at the…
Baring bear facts
A challenging study by two researchers will soon reveal the little known lifestyle of the Wilpattu…
Colombo Dance Platform keeps in step with traditional and modern
The Colombo Dance Platform will launch into its third edition come next week, in a three-day…
Taking aim at paintballing
The thickets of the jungle bring about an eerie sense of realisation that someone is watching…
News
Sri Lankan national hero stamp in India
India’s President Pranab Mukherjee yesterday presided at a ceremony to issue a postal stamp to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Sri Lankan nationalist Anagarika…
Oil prices falling but CPC signs long-term deal
Against the backdrop of plummeting world crude oil prices, the…
Special boards to deal with NE land issues
Northern travel ban provokes international warnings
Vehicle prices slashed by 25 per cent
Pope’s visit: Catholic Church in Catch 22 crisis
Strong Indo-Lanka bonds will continue to our mutual benefit- Indian President
Moved by Buddhist monk’s work at Yala, family donates bowser
Kalpitiya -tourism and encroachers
Drought or deluge: Farmers must learn to adapt
Fishermen want probe into big timers’ practices posing threats to their jobs
Ambulance officials allege burst tyre shows truck was at fault
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Thomians ‘A’ fours pip Royal to take the dip in the lake
By Marlon Dale FerreiraThe ‘A’ Fours crew of S. Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia led by Anuradha Nadarajah pulled off a sensational one and half length win to secure…
Ravindu and Mihiliya crowned winners
Ravindu Laksiri and Mihiliya Methsarani were crowned winners in the…
Tharindu shines as ‘Thora’ run to second win
Clifford Cup Boxing Meet from October 27
Indian tour: Chief Selector focuses on player management
360 young cricketers on show in cricket starved North
Dane helps South Africa Women level series
Kaushal’s four put West Indies ‘A’ on back foot
Lohathieswar steers St. John’s Jaffna to innings win
Carromites (Gold) emerge champs
Cosmos HC veterans from Melbourne arrive
Sunday Sports Guide
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‘Election’ budget from President with goodies for all
President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s 2015 budget surprised many across the country, offering a load of ‘goodies’ which included last minute adjustments that even surprised some senior…
Kurunegala leads the way in the fight for small investors
Enough is enough. That is the decision taken by the…
Sri Lanka seeks massive Chinese loan for Southern Expressway extension
NatWealth Securities says the Mahapola Fund exceeds Rs.6 bn with efficient management
China to get high dividends from Colombo Port City
Ircon, one of many Indian firms involved in SL projects
Minority Investors’ association
On Sri Lanka’s infrastructure development through bilateral loans
Sharp rise in Chinese visitors to Sri Lanka
Motha Investments Corp (Pte.) Ltd exits from TVS
Kelegama to deliver inaugural Gamani Corea lecture
Peak season offers for SriLankan Airlines’ passengers as brand new aircraft roll in
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Editorial
Debate on 18th A– four years too late
The 18th Amendment to the Constitution is at the centre of a public debate that should have taken place in 2010, before it was passed. Clear, rational arguments against the enactment that had been scorned in the flurry to have it passed are being resurrected — four years too late.…
Columns
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Political Column
Ultimatum to President: JHU to decide soon
Rajapaksa walks out of Temple Trees meeting, but later apologises to Ven. Omalpe Sobitha Thera Coal crisis explodes, Champika challenges Pavitra on charges of huge fraud UNP leader…
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5th Column
Christmas with China Claus
My Dear Mahinda maama, I thought I must write to you because I was quite confused when I saw you on Friday. There you were walking in to…
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The Economic Analysis
Budgeting and balloting strange bedfellows
Political compulsions rather than economic imperatives determine an election year budget. Despite official statements that it will not be a giveaway budget, the estimates, recent policy decisions and…
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Lobby
Opposition wrong footed as President Rajapaksa pre-empts Santa
An upbeat President Mahinda Rajapaksa presented his Government’s 10th consecutive Budget to Parliament on Friday, announcing concessions across the board, covering all sectors of the country. While Opposition…
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Focus on Rights
Confronting the ‘banality of evil’
During last year’s Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting, President Mahinda Rajapaksa was so bold as to state at a news conference broadcast around the world that Sri Lanka…
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Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Wife at ringing end of angry diplomat
It was a pirith ceremony at a Buddhist temple in a European capital just weeks ago. The Sri Lanka Ambassador to that country and his wife were the honoured…
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From the sidelines
The strange case of a ‘disappeared’ audit report, a renovation contract and the LTTE
Allegations of a serious nature relating to a contract given in November 2009 for the renovation of the residence of Sri Lanka’s Permanent Representative to the UN in…
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Sunday Punch
Does ‘sorry’ swansong soap Sarath Silva’s sins?
The Hindus cleanse their sins in the flowing waters of the sacred Ganges. The Catholics use the private confessional box to confess, repent and, through the sacrament of…
Plus
Baring bear facts
A challenging study by two researchers will soon reveal the little known lifestyle of the Wilpattu sloth bear. Kumudini Hettiarachchi reports They roughed out in the wilds day…
Letters
A sight that warmed my heart Earlier this month, Britto Motha, well-known social worker, celebrated his 90th birthday with a Thanksgiving Mass in his church. Well before the…
Appreciations
Olga Crake Our fondest memories still linger The light from our family is gone A voice we loved is still A place is vacant in our home Which…
Extreme adventure with a touch of luxury
Geoffrey Kent’s parents were on safari in Zambia when he was born. It was a suitably exotic and adventurous beginning to the life of a man who, at…
Magazine
Forging ahead with memories and new friends
Imagine the scene: 500 students in groups, one group bent over cardboard that was rapidly taking the shape of a poster, another group shutting out…
From Kandy comes the “21st Century Monk”
Divinity and dance: Nrityagram to perform here
Taking aim at paintballing
Oh when the Saints…
Musical symphony of movie themes
Change of guard
‘It’s Now or Never’ with Janaka
Neela returns with Master Sir
Musical tribute to St. Jude
Fox on the Green – Trivia Challenge at ‘Inn on the Green’
Whatever Studio to host a festival of ‘Whatever Whatever’
‘Lester by Lester – as told to Kumar de Silva’
Serendib Awards 2014 – For inspiring Sri Lankans!
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Ebola’s next frontier: India
NEW DELHI – Which countries, beyond those in West Africa, are most susceptible to the Ebola…
Three-act tragedy
Sri Lanka College of Venereologists annual scientific sessions
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Taking aim at paintballing
The thickets of the jungle bring about an eerie sense of realisation that someone is watching…
Oh when the Saints…
Musical symphony of movie themes
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‘It’s Now or Never’ with Janaka
‘It’s Now or Never’, a musical journey down memory lane with Janaka, will come alive on…
Neela returns with Master Sir
Musical tribute to St. Jude
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We are Special
The Differently Abled Branch of the Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association very successfully concluded an entertaining…