Floods continue to displace thousands
The ongoing floods have affected nearly a million persons. Over the past week atmospheric abnormalities brought…
Police allowing attacks on Opposition, watchdog charges
Police sat on their haunches while attacks on opposition activists occurred with impunity over the country,…
Gamble saved couple as tsunami roared onto them
The deafening sound of a giant wave crashing on Peraliya beach is what 33-year-old Nirmala Fernando…
Culture of impunity and violence at elections: Prospects for reform
Sri Lanka got universal franchise in 1931, a mere three years after the British got that…
Living in hope that Hiruni is among the living
A decade has passed by, but the small-size red toothbrush of a child still hangs amidst…
From a silent world to a world of sound
It was nothing short of a miracle for those who experienced it. There were tears of…
A journey dotted with colourful places and experiences
When Stefan Meyer climbed Adam’s Peak to watch the sunrise he was struck by the stunning…
The undisputed craftsman in domestic billiards
The race for the national billiards title for almost over two decades has been a one-sided…
Sri Lanka’s economy on risky terrain
Over the past several years, since the end of the war, Sri Lankans have been assaulted…
News
Calamity in 18 districts; 21 killed, one million displaced
By Nadia FazlulhaqFloods and landslides continue to claim lives with the death toll reaching 21 by yesterday while another eight people were missing and 15 injured. Nearly…
Blazing exposure of CPC’s multi-billion rupee losses
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) lost a staggering Rs. 3.2…
Which way SLMC? Decision today
Stones thrown at CBK, Hirunika
Monitors get training on polls laws
Cross section of crossovers
Shed differences, victory or defeat, unite to welcome the Pope: Cardinal Ranjith
No loss to the country through the construction of expressways: RDA
Discussions going on regarding recruitment of staff to SLT : CEO
Christmas dampened by rain
Asleep in an ‘awakened’ country
Flashback 2014
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Law is an ass, but cricket laws are jackass
In those early days of cricket, when the shepherds played a game which they called cricket, the basic rule for a batsman to get out…
The undisputed craftsman in domestic billiards
The race for the national billiards title for almost over…
Tennis reaches Royal Albert Hall
A better game of rugby was witnessed
St. Sylvester’s BC, MAS Unichela steal the limelight
Petes drown Joes Down Under
No SLC coverage for wives
Dockyard beat the rain and Softlogic
Certificates for Jaffna TT coaches
HSC ‘Blues’ pick the plum in absolute thriller
Iceman Technologies wins
Thusyanthan and Sinthuya of Jaffna Most Outstanding TT players
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Salon door for opportunistic politicians
Hold your horses! This is not a politician walking out of a salon door, the kind that is frequently referred to these days by both…
State workers get ‘distress’ loans worth Rs.250,000 from Rs.30,000 earlier
Sri Lanka’s state banks have been directed to immediately facilitate…
CIC to export pharmaceuticals, discussing JV
Day before postal voting, police-army get new motorbikes
Chinese contractor pockets Rs. 410 mln from low standard Colombo Port Terminal
SLT workers including CEOs threaten work stoppage if demands not met
Maithri manifesto ignores 8 mln private and semi-state sector workers, top union says
Tsunami: Lest we forget …
Sri Lanka’s economy on risky terrain
French, Singapore models of managing state enterprises involve professionals, not political stooges
23 SL senior corporate officials take part in leadership programme in Japan
Access to Internet should be included in SL Constitution as a right
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Editorial
End this circus of crossovers
The country has been witnessing the theatrical spectacle these days of parliamentarians and lesser mortals jumping from one side to the other of the political divide. Almost all parties, big and small, have been hit by this crossover syndrome. This circus has its roots, by an unhappy co-incidence with the case…
Columns
- Political Column
As crucial election nears, main candidates gear up for final lap
Fonseka rejects offers from UPFA, works out new deal with NDF leaders Rajapaksa presents manifesto as postal voting takes place; works out constitutional changes Sirisena claims Rs. 2.…
- 5th Column
Politically, he is precious Muthu
My dear Muthu, I thought I must write to you because the entire country is talking about you these days even though you are only a mere deputy…
- Focus on Rights
Open public defiance has beaten the ‘white van’ culture
Oscar Wilde’s bitingly satirical remark that ‘high hopes were once formed of democracy’ but this has come to mean simply ‘the bludgeoning of the people, by the people,…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Lanka’s Penny NY’s ambassador to the world
When New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio wanted a new Commissioner for International Affairs, he turned to Sri Lankan-born Penny Abeywardena who will serve as the primary…
- From the sidelines
Is Maithri being used?
The presidential election campaign has moved into high gear with both the Government and opposition engaged in a hectic schedule of public rallies across the country. A high…
- Sunday Punch
Saturn’s rings of fear strike terror into astro besotted lankan hearts
On the second of November, after thirty years of voyaging the twelve constellations, the most-feared planet in the astrological sphere, Saturn, moved into the house of Scorpio, home…
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Living in hope that Hiruni is among the living
A decade has passed by, but the small-size red toothbrush of a child still hangs amidst the adult ones in the bathroom of a home down Somadevi Place…
Letters
Election issues for the ‘Haves’ My recent ‘walk-about’ in the city and ‘social chatter’ reveal that a not-insignificant minority of middle and upper class voters continue to live…
The ties that bind: State of the railways…
Yesterday the Sri Lanka Railway (SLR) passed a milestone: 150 years of operations (though technically, founded in 1858). It was on December 27, 1864 that SLR’s first passenger…
Famed garden, castle and taste of lobsters; head to Kalutara
You don’t need to travel a long distance to have a great break with your family or friends. Just 30 km from Colombo, Kalutara is a vibrant destination,…
Magazine
For better or for worse: Partners in music
Sean Sansoni and Jonathan George, the duo better known as “Street Light Mist” have been making considerable waves in the local music scene since they…
A journey dotted with colourful places and experiences
Sweet gift ideas
Of warm thoughts…
A young musician’s dreams
‘NYE 2014’ by Fantasia at Water’s Edge
Neth FM excels
‘Crossroads’ at Golf Club
‘PK’: Latest Bollywood hit in the US
British comedy in Lankan style
‘Walking Path’ walks away with major awards in Mumbai
Chaos at the museum
Cooks go to Matara
‘Sri Siam’ Authentic Thai cuisine at its best
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Gamble saved couple as tsunami roared onto them
The deafening sound of a giant wave crashing on Peraliya beach is what 33-year-old Nirmala Fernando…
First year prize giving ceremony
RASSL monthly lecture
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A journey dotted with colourful places and experiences
When Stefan Meyer climbed Adam’s Peak to watch the sunrise he was struck by the stunning…
Sweet gift ideas
Of warm thoughts…
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‘NYE 2014’ by Fantasia at Water’s Edge
‘NYE 2014’ the biggest New Year Bash in town featuring world renowned DJs Max Graham and…
Neth FM excels
‘Crossroads’ at Golf Club
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Christmas with Santa
Christmas with Santa, a fun storytelling session was held at the British Council Library in Colombo…