Transport fares slow to follow fuel price cuts
Consumers are enjoying the drop in fuel prices but transport providers are being either slow or…
A dying breed
Ours is an age when most entertainment is limited to the screen… so it is natural…
Post-election reflections: Calling the ethnicists’ bluff
The election, we are told, was approved by presidential astrologers. As we all know now, they…
From the one who knows better
The EdEx Education and Career exhibition was held on Jan.23 at the BMICH. Here Seshani Gunatilleka,…
Tharindu, Manjula score tons as Police pile up 500/9
Tharindu Dilshan and Manjula Jayawardena slammed tons as Police SC posted a mammoth 500 for 9…
Cabinet of Ministers : Who is responsible for what?
Several changes have been made to the subjects and functions assigned to the Prime Minister and…
Shocking revelations of deep security state within the State
Defence Ministry-sponsored private army links up with private maritime company supplying arms Huge armouries of private…
Cinnamon Grand’s Nuga Gama enhances its offerings in the New Year
Authentic Sri Lankan restaurant cum village, ‘Nuga Gama’ at Cinnamon Grand proceeds in to the New…
Rukshan rocks the stage
The night was young as an excited crowd took their seats at a crowded Bishop’s College…
News
People’s expectations are high; don’t fail them, Mr. Minister
The much-awaited mini budget where salary increments and other relief measures to be given to the people being finalised yesterday by Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake…
CJC-type tribunal to probe massive corruption, parallel probe by all-party committees
The tribunal set up to probe corruption will be an…
State banks, Stock Exchange, corporations under scrutiny: PM
Mangala leaves for Brussels, seeks postponement of fish export ban
CJ 44 won’t go; Govt and BASL losing patience
Dhanapala to hold talks with UN Human Rights Chief
High-level drug menace to face powerful taskforce
JVP application seeking arrest of ‘KP’ to be taken up on Tuesday
Carlton Foundation vehicles found in Colombo 4 land
Bribery body begins probes even as Cabinet decides to remove its Director General
Scramble for different foods as veggie prices skyrocket
‘This is Sri Lanka’s Burma moment, everyone should help us’
Opposition, poll monitors urge Govt. action against its supporters’ post-poll thuggery
Expert body to guide and promote food chain efficiency
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Bangladesh U19 fight back to level series
By M. Shamil AmitThe visiting Bangladesh U19 team fought back with vengeance to level the five match ODI series against host Sri Lanka U19’s with a convincing 60…
Ramanayake to replace Vaas with immediate effect
SLC fast bowling Coach Champaka Ramanayake is to replace the…
Chanuka ten and Ramesh ton steer St Servatius
A bag full of money for those with kit full of skill
Food for thought at Hayleys Agri fun
Dilanka, Sammu have Bens in a spin
Gampaha masters at athletics
Ukgalpola efforts in vain for St. Anthony’s
Kandy arrest Cops in their own backyard
Navy power play too much for Army
Rugby standards take a plunge
Andri now clad in Black and Ash in ICC World Cup
‘Heat’ of the Australian- Open draw
Sunday Sports Guide
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Prime cut from the world’s oldest barber
Truefitt and Hill, the world’s oldest barber shop, wants to open its business in Sri Lanka. The London-based favourite among celebrities like Oscar Wilde, Charles…
Irregular Defence Ministry account queried by the AG in 2013
The Defence Ministry account at the Bank of Ceylon (BOC)…
Beleaguered Access, whose share price has been falling, to meet shareholders, media next month
Driving tests soon with automatic vehicles
Rs.5,000 wage hike may be extended to private sector
Offenders siphoning out ‘ill-gotten’ wealth to be brought to justice
Fuel prices fall, former IMF chief in CB payroll and fisticuffs at Ceylinco Insurance shareholders’ meeting
Caretaker government during June poll
Silver coin to commemorate Papal visit to Sri Lanka
Policy changes needed to enhance universal social welfare and reversal of inequalities
Sri Lanka will be a truly democratic country by April, says Karu
Kabir and Eran’s first ministry meeting
SLASSCOM endorses President’s moves towards a stable Sri Lanka
Attractive new offers from Emirates for SL travellers
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Editorial
Corruption probes, Sift wheat from chaff
Among the many comments circulating on social media is one where they say there are two types of people on Facebook nowadays; one set who while walking on the street, trip on a stone and ask, “is this the Yahapalanaya they talk of”, and the other set who find a…
Columns
- Political Column
Shocking revelations of deep security state within the State
Defence Ministry-sponsored private army links up with private maritime company supplying arms Huge armouries of private firms kept in Galle Navy camp and at BMICH; potential threat to…
- 5th Column
Make them say “Yes he can”
My dear Green Man, Please pardon me for not writing to you earlier because I know I should have — to congratulate you on becoming the PM once…
- The Economic Analysis
Good governance vital for healthy sustained economic development
Good governance was the core promise of President Maithripala Sirisena. Good governance is an end in itself. It is vital for democracy, decency and dignity of human society…
- Lobby
Divided House unites for common good, at least for 100 days
When Parliament adjourned on December 12 last year, after fixing January 20, 2015, as the next sitting day, other than a murmur about the impeding presidential election, no…
- Focus on Rights
Taking the measure of the ‘Maithri’ presidency
The fact that the now deposed Mahinda Rajapaksa Presidency set the standard so deplorably low for good governance and democracy should not deter the Sri Lankan public from…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
How Balasuriya’s police promoted Rajapaksa at presidential poll
The Police Department put out a 36-page glossy, colourful brochure, just weeks ahead of the Presidential election on January 8. It extolled the virtues of the UPFA Government. A…
- From the sidelines
The new Indo-Lanka equation — what was India’s role?
There has been increasing speculation in the international media that India influenced developments in the run-up to Sri Lanka’s January 8 election, contributing to a regime change. It…
- Sunday Punch
Mahinda sycophant now grovels to kiss the ground Maithri walks on
If oil is refined, alcohol is distilled and grain winnowed to separate the wheat from the chaff, then what folly will it be to add the crude discarded…
- THOUGHTS FROM LONDON
Clearing the way for public’s right to know
In an interview to a local newspaper, the new secretary to the Media Ministry, has said that the “Right to Information Act” or Freedom of Information Act –…
Plus
Laurels sit lightly on Lankan doc in the Caymans
On holiday in Sri Lanka, there is no undue excitement tinged with arrogance, only humble and matter-of-fact acceptance. On his return to the Cayman Islands, there awaits a…
Refreshing return of our freshwater fish
Rohan Pethiyagoda, Sri Lanka’s foremost expert on fish, published his influential work ‘Freshwater Fishes of Sri Lanka’ in 1990. Over two decades later, three wildlife enthusiasts are about…
Letters
Express trains to Jaffna and Colombo The Railway Department and Govt. boast about the train services from Jaffna and Colombo, but the allocation of seats is a problem.…
Respite and revival
In a product- and results-driven world, the idea of taking a hiatus to read, research and reflect may seem superfluous. For artists, writers and other cultural producers, moving…
Magazine
Cut out to dress up men!
Three young AOD graduates whose menswear hit the ramp recently talk to Duvindi Illankoon It’s not just the women who like to dress up to…
‘Brace yourselves for the worst’
Rock Saturday
A twist in the tale
Twin National Awards for Priya
‘Super Golden Chimes’ re-union tour in Aussie
Sing – A- long ‘Marians with Nalin’
Master movie about a master physician
Award winning back again
‘John Wick’: A man put on an ultimate test
Cinnamon Grand’s Nuga Gama enhances its offerings in the New Year
Mahaweli Reach Hotel Receives ISO 9001 Certification
GBC brews innovation and industry leadership
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Post-election reflections: Calling the ethnicists’ bluff
The election, we are told, was approved by presidential astrologers. As we all know now, they…
Latvia assumes presidency of the European Union
Sri Lanka-born American diplomat connects China and the US
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TV Times
Twin National Awards for Priya
Priya Peiris – songwriter, musician and singer was honoured with two separate National Awards in the…
‘Super Golden Chimes’ re-union tour in Aussie
Sing – A- long ‘Marians with Nalin’
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Kids at Play – Drama Classes
Trained in the UK, Neluka has devised and produced plays for children for the last 10…