‘Buildings fell like puffs of smoke’
Last Saturday the Sri Lankan Under-14 girls football team was at a museum near Kathmandu, Nepal,…
Politics elbows workers aside at SLFP May Day rally
By Chathuri Dissanayake Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, addressing the United National Paty (UNP) May Day rally,…
What to see where
The sacred Bone Relics of the Buddha arrived in Sri Lanka from Myanmar on April 29.…
A timely Vesak gift carved out of rock
It was March 2001. Ven. Egodamulle Amaramoli Thera recalled how a young boy rushed to his…
First bite provides good taste for wide palate
It was only appropriate that one of the first items visitors encountered when walking into the…
Is it correct to call the Buddha’s Teaching a religion?
Having just ushered in a traditional new year, swiftly to be followed by the most important…
Water’s Edge partners with ‘Simplifly’
Civilian helicopters have been cleared to land at the Water’s Edge complex in Battaramulla, domestic helicopter…
The conference that shaped our football
Local soccer split asunder by two warring factions in early 1962, resulted in the formation of…
Indika, Isuru kings on murky outback
The Nuwara Eliya 4×4 Lake Cross organised by the Four Wheel Drive Club (FWDC) in association…
News
Vesak blessing for Kerry
In an act of reverence to Sri Lanka’s Buddhist heritage on the eve of Vesak, the visiting US Secretary of State John Kerry is seen…
Annual partnership dialogue with US
The United States and Sri Lanka agreed yesterday to establish…
20A: Cabinet to decide on May 13
Lanka responds promptly in Nepal’s hour of need
Rs. 2.5 billion train deal with India
Leap in US-Lanka naval ties
Rajapaksa faction wants MR to lead campaign; Nimal says CC must decide
Sri Lanka’s problems for Sri Lankans to solve, we will only help: Kerry
Ban on full-face helmet put off till May 19
‘Buildings fell like puffs of smoke’
Navy denies firing on fishermen in Palk Strait
The buzzing Vesak decoration on the 6th floor
May Day attack: Devasri makes statement to police
The Kerry visit: Some points to ponder
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Underpaid cricketers and good old wine
Old wine in a new-fangled package, but with an old label, was put out by Sri Lanka Cricket on Tuesday. Though our explanation reads a…
Mukthar, Fawad guide Pakistan ‘A’ to consolation win
Half tons by opener Mukthar Ahmed and skipper Fawad Alam…
Improve the existing club tournament instead of reviving a dead Provincial Tournament!
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Asian Games trials at Diyagama
Man for all surfaces – Djokovic
School rugby — High priced tickets and cricket scores
Sachin, Nipun and Sahan lead each segment sans challenge
42nd L.V. Jayaweera Schools Boxing Meet From May 7
India and Malay CC in Sepaktakraw men’s finals
Disappointed Vaas feels belittled
Old Boys give hockey equipment to STCM
IPL 08: The Rising Stars
Yasa’s aim is to unite the warring factions in Netball
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New Sri Lanka tourism policy in the making
A new Sri Lankan tourism policy is in the making and will be announced after the next parliamentary election, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said on…
Million dollar payments rushed for tourism media blitz
Sri Lanka Tourism, it has been revealed, has made colossal…
Inquiry against BOC GM nears completion
SC case against Treasury bond issue on Tuesday
Steuart House boutique hotel to open this month
CSE to finalise Central Counterparty model by end May
Focus on SME in capital markets; don’t concentrate only on the rich, Harsha says
The resurrection of Kotelawala
Forum on ‘Best Practices in Finance Transformation’ on May 14
Wind power can easily meet Sri Lanka total energy needs, experts say
SEC directs Kalpitiya to postpone EGM, unhappy with resort development proposals
Sri Lanka heading for a major debt crisis
Senior citizen’s 15% interest rate proposal becomes a reality
Ceylon Chamber welcomes 19th Amendment enactment
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Editorial
Kerry visit marks revival of US-SL ties
US Secretary of State John Kerry leaves Sri Lanka today after an overnighter. It is the first official -dedicated – visit by so senior a US diplomat since William P. Rodgers came, back in 1974. Colin Powell visited along with two ex-US Presidents in the aftermath of the 2004 tsunami,…
Columns
- Political Column
President’s diplomacy brings about win-win solution to 19A
It was an epochal weekly meeting of ministers last Wednesday. There was table thumping and clapping amidst a heap of praise for President Maithripala Sirisena. It was deservedly…
- 5th Column
JR’s legacy suffers a sea change
My dear JR, Even though you are in the Land of Never Return, I thought I must write to you to let you know that one of your…
- The Economic Analysis
Remittances, tourism and ICT services growing strengths in balance of payments
Increased remittances from abroad, earnings from tourism and receipts from other services have contributed substantially to offset large trade deficits of recent years. Consequently, there were balance of…
- Lobby
President’s finest hour as he honours pledge restoring people’s dignity
When President Maithripala Sirisena stood up to speak in Parliament on Monday morning, he was on the threshold of fulfilling the most important pledge he made to the…
- Focus on Rights
Marvelling at Sri Lanka’s constitutional reform like no other
For those of us privileged, (if I may be forgiven the sarcasm), to witness the live Parliamentary telecast of Tuesday’s committee stage process on the 19th Amendment, the…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Hoots for CBK, wild cheers for MR and mild clap for Maithri
Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga turned up in Kandy for the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Bala Mandalaya (branch) meeting. It was addressed by President Maithripala Sirisena. Thereafter, she…
- From the sidelines
Is Mangala getting ‘Aligned’ at the expense of the ‘Non-Aligned?’
With the flying visit to Colombo by US Secretary of State John Kerry, Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera’s priorities in foreign policy become increasingly clear. He declared in a…
- Sunday Punch
Maithripala’s finest hour
19th Amendment signals end to ‘Bring back Mahinda’ gravy train If President Maithripala Sirisena serves the full term of his presidency, and may divine providence enable him to…
- THOUGHTS FROM LONDON
UK polls: Looking for a tenant for No: 10
It has never been like this for the past several decades. This lacklustre election campaign will most certainly end up with a hung parliament. If voters had half…
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A timely Vesak gift carved out of rock
It was March 2001. Ven. Egodamulle Amaramoli Thera recalled how a young boy rushed to his village temple, enraged about the destruction of the Bamiyan statues in Afghanistan…
Don’t let the dazzle blind you
The Vesak festival has developed into a dazzling pageant. Giant pandals highlight events of the Buddha’s Life and His previous Births while colourful lanterns and decorations illuminate the…
Letters
The Govt. must act resolutely against law-breaking political mobs When university students with grievances resort to peaceful demonstrations after their attempts to discuss with the unreasonably stubborn university…
Appreciations
S.H.M. JAMEEL He led a well-accomplished and illustrious life If life is about making meaning of it, as someone said, you calibrate your life to be of service to…
Magazine
Sinhala and Tamil classics from Soul Sounds
Well-known all female choir Soul Sounds, directed by Soundarie David Rodrigo, will present an evening of Sinhala and Tamil classic favourites –‘Spandana’ – on May…
Pretty cakes and memories of lantern-making
Await ‘Happily N’Ever After’ by the Colombo International School
Using social media to spread the spirit of charity
Stars shine at the Emmy Awards
Young thespians take the stage at ‘Drama Comp’
Ishanka breaks into singing career
Lanka Tuk Tuk Challenge
‘Thank You for the Music……’
‘Sinhawa Atharin’ Sanath handles a triangular love
Bakthi Gee at Crescat Boulevard
International Buddhist Film Festival for Vesak 2015
Comedy in town
‘Spandhana’ prevents ‘Gindari’ taking over its theatres
The most extravagant of treats for mothers
Water’s Edge partners with ‘Simplifly’
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One week on, quake-hit Nepal ends search for survivors
KATHMANDU, May 2, (AFP) – Nepal today ruled out the possibility of finding more survivors buried…
Lankan grad developing oil spill solution
US public service award for Fazana
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Await ‘Happily N’Ever After’ by the Colombo International School
The drama club of Colombo International School under the guidance of director, Vinodh Senadeera will bring…
Using social media to spread the spirit of charity
Stars shine at the Emmy Awards
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Young thespians take the stage at ‘Drama Comp’
“My people, long have we waited for this day. Our Sage has come to us. Our…
Ishanka breaks into singing career
Lanka Tuk Tuk Challenge
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New Year Flames
Vidura College celebrated their 10th Scout Anniversary recently. Pix by M. A. Pushpa Kumara…