Road building or rip-off?
The choice of rapid road building as a catalyst to economic development, particularly post-war, is a…
Election violence takes to the streets
The escalating presidential election violence took to hand-to-hand fighting on the streets of Haputale yesterday when…
“End to political instability and Rajapaksas’ dynastic ambitions”
”Speaking at the rally at Avissawella, Opposition’s Common Candidate Maithripala Sirisena said that Mahinda Rajapaksa will…
Rifts within both alliances as campaigning hots up
Bathiuddin, Sri Ranga in fisticuffs at Temple Trees; Hakeem faces dilemma, but SLMC’s stance matters little…
Winds of change in post-Sanga-Mahela era
Cricket is a beautiful game and we need to take care of it. While listening to…
Devastated Queen
For the people of Sri Lanka, December 26, 2004, was a double holiday, for apart from…
Sounds of Christmas
We’ve managed to confuse the JJ Twins with each other yet again. They take it in…
Another master stroke by Pathiraja
Pioneer filmmaker Dr. Dharmasena Pathiraja’s latest film ‘Sakkarang’ (A drizzle during a time of drought) recently…
“Please remove our fear, Mr. President,” pleads SL’s top global rights campaigner
Radhika Coomaraswamy, Sri Lanka’s globally acclaimed human rights advocate, on Wednesday had a simple message for…
News
Candlelight vigil for Peshawar victims
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Move to impersonate 100,000 foreign workers suspected
In a bid to prevent the alleged impersonation of more…
Raging floods in six districts: 40,000 displaced, transport hampered
Five injured as goons attack Ranil’s meeting in Haputale
Polls monitors at only 300 of 1,115 counting centres
China again: Rs. 2b rail-bus terminal in Hambantota
Police OIC to be charged for act of cowardice?
Defence Ministry clearance required for foreign observers visiting North: Spokesman
Polls Chief guides media on Presidential election
Lawyers’ group gives notice to KMC Commissioner to remove polls posters. cut-outs
Victims twice over
End is nigh for Maithri and his achcharu coalition
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Kiwi legend Garratt Williamson to boost local referees’ society
By Marlon Dale FerreiraThe Sri Lanka Rugby Football Union in their quest to reach great heights and run under the watchful eyes of its President Asanga Seneviratne is…
Winds of change in post-Sanga-Mahela era
Cricket is a beautiful game and we need to take…
Murali in Matthew Hayden’s All Time Greatest XI
Sirisoma, Aslam clash for billiards plum
Dubai resident Lankan blows CR/CH game today
‘Orange-Bowl’ of Florida fame
Sunday Sports Guide
Four tries to stay alive
SSC and Colts clash in final showdown
Cricketing holiday for Angelo and Co after tour
Junior TT wakes Jaffna up
Slimline dethrone incumbent Army
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Reluctant participants …?
Seen here are dozens of state officials who participated at the recent pro-Government business forum with the involvement of the President and his top bureaucrats…
Chinese- funded road projects maximise profits through local subcontracts
Sri Lanka’s ongoing road development projects with an excessively estimated…
Senior citizens upset over delay on 12% interest benefit
Stock brokerage in sale talks with foreign firms
Peliyagoda C-City complex ready before polls
Motorcycle registrations record new high on eve of presidential poll
“Please remove our fear, Mr. President,” pleads SL’s top global rights campaigner
Comedy in Sri Lankan politics
TFC receives Rs.6 bln bail-out credit line from Central Bank
China opens Chengdu trade city gates for Sri Lankan businessmen
Real estate thriving in Sri Lanka,but it’s also a dangerous business, says expert
Emagewise clients sweep Annual Report Awards
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Editorial
Massacre of the innocents in Peshawar
The brutes who gunned down more than 130 children in cold-blood, together with their principal and teachers in a school in Peshawar, Pakistan shocked the world with their senseless action and brought back haunting memories of the equally inhuman massacre of young Buddhist novice monks in Aranthalawa not so long…
Columns
- Political Column
Rifts within both alliances as campaigning hots up
Bathiuddin, Sri Ranga in fisticuffs at Temple Trees; Hakeem faces dilemma, but SLMC’s stance matters little to Muslims; Rajapaksa manifesto tomorrow Sirisena manifesto attempts to please all major…
- 5th Column
Double-crosser at crossroads
My dear Udaya, I thought I must write to you because frankly, we are all confused about what happened to you over the past few weeks, what with…
- The Economic Analysis
Will there be changes in economic policies in 2015?
With less than three weeks for the presidential election, a question uppermost in the minds of the intelligentsia and business community must be: “Will 2015 be a turning…
- Focus on Rights
A hopeless jumble of the law and crossovers for gain
It is a devastating indictment on Sri Lanka’s political culture that the right of a parliamentarian to cross the floor of the House on a ‘matter of conscience’…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
BASL furious: Returning officer gives phone bribes
A serving Government official in the Anuradhapura District held a ceremony and distributed free mobile telephones to retired Grama Niladharis. This is the gist of a complaint made…
- From the sidelines
Maithri’s manifesto – where does the roadmap lead?
With less than three weeks to go for the presidential poll the opposition has complained of increasingly blatant violation of election law by the government camp.More than in…
- Sunday Punch
Will Santa gift a new conscience this X’mas?
Every man considers his conscience to be his temple — supreme and infallible, as eternal as the icon Truth enshrined therein. But to another it may seem like…
Plus
Everyone should have a place in this world
You are stateless – you can lay claim to no nationality, and no nation claims you. You may have been born into anonymity as one of the persecuted…
No longer a ‘sewage hell’ but woes remain
They were a community battered by the 2004 tsunami. After languishing in temporary shelters for some time, this group of tsunami survivors from coastal villages down south were…
‘Spreading a little bit of happiness would be nice’
I attended my first carol service for the season on December 2 this year. It was the Methodist College choir, directed by Sanjeev Jeyaratnam of `Revelations’ fame and…
Victim to breadwinner
A toddler hurtles towards the front door of a small home in Katukurunda, curious about the visitors who have come a-calling. The visitors are taken by surprise too…
Magazine
Have yourself a DIY Christmas!
Christmas gifts have become a holiday tradition that we look forward to. However, getting cost effective, suitable gifts for your family and friends is not…
Spread a little cheer
Festive treats to try out
Sounds of Christmas
When small gestures mean the most
‘Kalaabhushana’ for Lankika
Singing Christmas Tree at MLH
Music at Curve Bar
‘Roll out the Barrel with Corrine & Co.’
‘Unduwap Asiriya’ at Amaya Hills
Another master stroke by Pathiraja
‘Meththara’ moves to the town
‘Kema Lasthi’ in the hills
‘Gabbara Minisa’ in Ragama
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Pakistan after the Peshawar massacre
LAHORE – On December 16, the Taliban attacked an army school in Peshawar and killed 132…
As US eases hostilities, Cuba faces new challenge
Carol service
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Festive treats to try out
If you’re looking for some new additions to your menu this season, we’ve got two interesting…
When small gestures mean the most
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Sounds of Christmas
We’ve managed to confuse the JJ Twins with each other yet again. They take it in…
‘Kalaabhushana’ for Lankika
Singing Christmas Tree at MLH
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Rudolph Cupcakes
Ingredients • 200g butter, cubed • 200g plain chocolate, broken into squares • 200g light soft…