Match fizzles out to a tame draw
As expected the 52nd Battle of the Brothers big match encounter between traditional rivals Thurstan and…
Protesters block Colombo-Puttalam road at Anawilundawa
A protest launched by villagers against the construction of an asbestos manufacturing factory at Anawilundawa yesterday,…
Short-term expediency unavoidable: Long-run economic governance imperative
Much of the criticism of the interim budget has been based on it being a populist…
Nuwara Eliya park now an eyesore
The one time popular race course at Nuwara Eliya has turned into an eyesore to both…
Colts 485/6, Ragama CC make bold reply of 220/2
Sachith Pathirana and Angelo Jayasinghe cracked unbeaten tons helping Colts resuming on their overnight score of…
Winning the war and re-establishing peace
After winning the war, re-establishing peace is the responsibility of a victorious Army. Let us take…
Mahoora Yala in world’s top 10
Sri Lanka’s very own Mahoora Tented Safari Camps in Yala made it into a list of…
Are we all waiting until Unawatuna bay is washed away?
Unawatuna beach is renowned for its natural beauty and safe swimming all year round. A year…
Coffee, civets and conservation
I wake up to scuffling sounds from the balcony. Burglars, I think immediately. My heart lurches…
News
Northern fishermen demand damages from India after mid-sea clash
Sri Lanka’s northern fishermen are to demand compensation from India for damages allegedly caused by Indian fishermen to their fishing boats in a mid-sea clash…
Govt. cancels fishing licences of eight Chinese companies
The Government has cancelled fishing licences given to eight Chinese…
Want to buy a vehicle: Details on your mobile phone
Sushma here on Friday
Illegal dual citizenships to be revoked
Record abuse of Lanka’s diplomatic passports
Rural lad with a childhood passion for animals turns researcher on jumbos
Unmarked vehicles, un-stressed traffic police key to preventing road deaths
Mounting cases set off rat fever alarm in Sri Lanka
Voters, candidates dejected as polls for Northern Councils delayed for third time
Polls Chief moots Media Regulatory Commission to monitor political propaganda
Dengue in Sri Lanka primarily of one strain, research and facts reveal
Sylvan spot threatened by dam proposal
Big or small, nab them all: PNB hooked on anti-narcotics drive
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Match fizzles out to a tame draw
By M. Shamil AmitAs expected the 52nd Battle of the Brothers big match encounter between traditional rivals Thurstan and Isipathana fizzled out to a tame draw at the…
World Cup: GABBA’s convict drain beat Marcia’s rain
Even in the midst of cyclone Marcia, the World Cup…
Royal-Thomian Past Cricketers’ Dinner on March 11
Ananda record win over St. Joseph’s after seven decades
Lankans ready for the England challenge
Melbourne felicitates World T-20 champions
Battle is won; but the war is far from over
From ‘gentleman’ to battle-hardened warriors’
On what basis was the Sevens Rugby Coach appointed?
Competition kicks off with eight contenders going beyond 500 mark
Colts 485/6, Ragama CC make bold reply of 220/2
Navy SC amass 467 for 9
Ananda have the advantage over arch rivals Nalanda
St. John’s seeking to break ten-year jinx
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Govt. vows action against pump-and-dump traders
By Duruthu Edirimuni ChandrasekeraSpending Rs. 36 million in a year on overseas promotional roadshows, donating Rs. 4 million for Namal Rajapaksa’s Tharunyata Hetak political youth scheme and Rs.5…
Krrish says committed to work with new regime
Indian-based Krrish Group has indicated that it’s committed to working…
Basil’s wife recruits 100 into SLTPB, Jauffer in alleged money scam
Sri Lanka bars entry of Bajaj Auto RE60
Finally! 15% interest rate for senior citizens’ deposits
Infrastructure is necessary but is it sufficient?
SEC: Catch the manipulators
Provincial and sector household income growth in Sri Lanka
Some stockbrokers seen ‘jittery’ at CSE event
Proposed Port City poses many environmental issues to Sri Lankan capital
Sri Lanka MICE travel mart postponed for after polls
Private sector wants legislation on Rs.2500 wage hike
Estate Worker unions to meet on wage hike negotiations
Janashakthi records Rs. 8.9 bln GWP despite challenging industry conditions
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Editorial
Northern PC: Spoiling for another fight
The Northern Province Chief Minister has written to the Prime Minister saying, inter-alia, that “the Sinhalese polity is a decent community. Only the politicians mislead them in the wrong path”. Might we echo the Biblical quote; ‘first cast out the beam out of thine own eye, and then shalt thou…
Columns
- Political Column
President Sirisena’s credibility faces tough test
UNP insists on April 23 dissolution of Parliament and elections, but SLFP wants electoral reforms before polls Surprising turn of events at sub-committee meeting as SLFP presents comprehensive…
- 5th Column
Oh, what a tangled web you weave!
I thought I must write to you because you are very much in the news these days, be it organising rallies at Nugegoda or attending to your sick…
- The Economic Analysis
Short-term expediency unavoidable: Long-run economic governance imperative
Much of the criticism of the interim budget has been based on it being a populist budget owing to its price reductions, relief measures, salary increases and some…
- Focus on Rights
The police, witness protection and ‘Yahapalanaya’
A most discomfiting sight witnessed in Sri Lanka post the January 2015 ‘yahapalanaya’ elections was this week’s less than coherent public haranguing of the country’s Inspector General of…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Former VIP MP opens tax files now
This week, a retired Inland Revenue chief, now a consultant to a law firm opened not so long ago by a young VIP lawyer MP under his own…
- From the sidelines
UNHRC Resolution 25/1 and the new charge of ‘genocide’
In case the UN Human Rights Council’s decision to postpone its report on alleged Sri Lankan war crimes gives the mistaken impression that the movers of the Resolution…
- Sunday Punch
‘Send in the Clowns’ ruse to gloss crackdown fiasco
All women tend to lie about their age. But not all women get landed in the slammer for it. Sashi’s – or is it Shehasa’s or is it…
- THOUGHTS FROM LONDON
Highway to information and diplomatic roadblocks
So the much-wanted Right to Information (R2I) draft bill that was to be presented to parliament on February 20 got stuck somewhere before it could reach that hallowed…
Plus
The new generation
After years spent getting a feel of post-Bawa architecture, Robert Powell talks to Duvindi Illankoon about his recent book ‘The New Sri Lankan House’ Robert Powell remembers his…
Letters
Will we get landed over land deeds in Port City? It has been reported that according to the Port City agreement the Chinese will get land on lease…
Appreciations
Kairshasp Nariman Choksy Good thoughts, words and deeds guided him through his life Kairshasp Nariman Choksy, PC, MP (February 7, 1933 – February 5, 2015), the former Minister…
Lichen hunter
Clambering up a tall tree in the dark and dank Sinharaja to get a closer look at some lichens on a branch, she was assailed by an uncanny…
Magazine
Young and ready for the world
Rolene Strauss walks into the room quietly and without pomp but it’s impossible to not notice that the 5 ”8’ South African beauty is in…
Asiri finds himself with ‘Lost’
Making inroads into city traffic
Creating opportunities for young performers in Kandy
Giving card games a burst of enthusiasm
Submissions for Annasi & Kadalagotu Vol V
Celebration for Dushyanth
‘Kala Pola’ 2015 concludes with highest visitor turnout
‘Sarasavi Gee Sisila 2015’
British Classic Car Day at Kingsbury
Reporter turned star of his own story
Shakespeare Centre celebrates Silver jubilee
‘Kema Lasthi’ in Kuliyapitiya
‘Sergeant ge nandamma’ at Navarangahala
Comedy in a living room
Lawrence’s Bride in town
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India’s sordid record in Lanka
India’s relations with Sri Lanka will heal only if there is a sincere realisation of past…
Collaborative comedy
Harvard Club farewell for outgoing Sri Lankan Ambassador
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Making inroads into city traffic
What you know Road.lk for is not exactly what Raditha Dissanayake had in mind for the…
Creating opportunities for young performers in Kandy
Giving card games a burst of enthusiasm
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Celebration for Dushyanth
Popular singer dancer and actor Dushyanth Weeraman will celebrate his tenth year as a successful showbiz…
‘Kala Pola’ 2015 concludes with highest visitor turnout
‘Sarasavi Gee Sisila 2015’
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St. Benedict’s College Walk
St. Benedict’s College Walk was held on February 7, 2015. Pix by Indika Handuwala…