Jaffna Authorities act fast against alarming hike in alcohol, drugs use
Police in the Jaffna district have undertaken special round-the-clock patrolling and formulated an ‘Anti-drug plan’ to…
Monk at the centre of sandalwood scandal
The villagers of Nakolagane in Galgamuwa are up in arms against alleged moves by the chief…
Terrified, asphyxiated, brutalised – the chicken on your plate
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) this week cracked down on poultry stalls operating in filthy conditions…
Explosive Science blast Peterites
Science College concocted an explosive chemical equation to annihilate the home team St. Peter’s College by…
Probing into the school cricket quagmire
The situation is a bit more complex than the problem with the dog in the manger…
Voyage of discovery
Young photographer Ravindra Ranasinghe having been made an Associate of the Federation International de L’Art Photographique,…
‘Ira Sevaya’ dawns
‘Ira Sevaya’ the latest film by veteran journalist, lyricist and teledrama director Rodney Vidanapathirana is now…
Can Sri Lanka become the miracle of South Asia? Some lessons to move in that direction
Following the appointment of a new President Maithripala Sirisena and a new Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe,…
12 eHealth pilot projects running in SL – HISSL President
There are presently 12 eHealth pilot projects running in Sri Lanka, according to Prof. Vajira Dissanayake,…
News
8 more deaths as viral flu spreads
By Chrishanthi ChristopherThe death toll due to the influenza virus rose to 32 this week, with eight more deaths and more cases reported, health officials said. The four…
Rajapaksa rejects Sirisena’s ‘distinguished post’ offer
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has rejected an offer by his…
Borrowing for four months nears the whole year limit
Reckless driving now a part of Lankan road culture
Huge losses for CPC: Cabinet approves new pricing formulaBy Namini Wijedasa
20A: Revolt by smaller parties
Importers and exporters stagger as dollar rises
CMC Commissioner and chief MOH hauled up for Contempt of Court
Raids reveal parts go missing before vehicles come to Hambantota port
Public awareness on Cancer, Health issues- College of Surgeons
Poisons centre docs throw the booklet at jellyfish
Colombo’s ancient trees need to be phased out
12.42% of city locations visited are potential dengue mosquito breeding grounds: CMC
Sri Lanka on ‘Red Alert’ for MERS virus -Health Ministry
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Listless bowling exposes Lanka
Daminda Wijesuriya reporting from GalleThe age old problem troubled the Lankans again as their bowling attack which lacks penetration was exposed as Pakistan went past the opponent’s total in…
Top seed Dineshkanthan cruise through with ease
Thangarajah Dineshkanthan the top seed in the men’s open singles…
Russel says changes should be made
St. Joseph’s, Mahamaya continue to dominate as five records tumble on day three
Malinga crowns himself with a record haul
Sathira Shanuka and Nirmali Madushika champion athletes at Southern Province schools meet
The game must win – always
Champions!
Trinity’s late rally rattles St. Joseph’s
Explosive Science blast Peterites
Last minute try by Wijeratne gives S. Thomas’ win over Kingswood
Ping pong silver for Sri Lanka
TEARS LIKE RAIN
Wawrinka’s breaks ‘one-slam’ jinx
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Gardens of rich, nutritious vegetables on soil-less surroundings on your balcony!
Of the 7 billion world population, around 2 billion are either suffering from malnutrition or under nutrition and one in three children die of hunger…
John Keells aims to double its hotel room stock in 5 years
John Keells Holdings (JKH), one of three large hotel chains…
Central Bank may re- examine finance company ratings by LRA
Sri Lanka spins under bond spree
Chinese suppliers demand over Rs. 127 mln in unpaid bills
Fraudulent shoe imports cause over US$112.5 mln forex loss to Sri Lanka
Can Sri Lanka become the miracle of South Asia? Some lessons to move in that direction
NDB Rs. 10 bln debenture issue oversubscribed
Young ideas to grow Sri Lanka – Comment
Why do banks harass their customers? – Letter
Dirty currency notes are not good for a visitor to the country – Letter
Waive interest on pawned jewellery – Letter
“New lawyers-committee to probe Central Bank, Treasury, accountants” – Letter
Propagation of Errors – Focus
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Editorial
Enough of 225 is enough
Much of the time and energy of most Honourable Members of Parliament these days has been directed to their blatant devotion to their self-preservation for the next six years. It’s 20A (20th Amendment to the Constitution); 20A; 20A all the way around the length and breadth of the country. To…
Columns
- Political Column
Heavy wait battle: Sirisena wants to wait, but UNP cannot
Conflicts and confusion over 20A and dissolution of Parliament; smaller parties to launch countrywide protests President offers ‘distinguished position’ to Rajapaksa, but former leader rejects it Senaratne’s slip…
- 5th Column
Blue hot, blue cold: Confusion continues
My Dear Maithri, I am writing to you after some time because I — and, I think most others in this blessed Paradise of ours — are slightly…
- The Economic Analysis
Charting a path for economic development and prosperity
The need for a pragmatic economic policy framework for implementation can hardly be overemphasised. However, the current preoccupation with political bargaining, power machinations, constitutional reforms, uncertainty of political…
- Focus on Rights
Shameful compromises with regard to January 2015 consensus
As the year winds to its mid-term, the January 2015 consensus for a better Sri Lanka seems dangerously fragile. One can only wistfully enough, wish for a virtual…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Mystery deepens over Shiranthi’s Prados
An accident in the south involving a Prado SUV bearing unauthorised red licence plates on June 9 is baring some stunning details. Last week, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa…
- Sunday Punch
Memo to MR: Hug the political stage by all means but hands off temples, please
The stars hadn’t ordained, the astrologers hadn’t predicted and the people hadn’t decided it was the auspicious hour for former president Mahinda Rajapaksa to emerge from his temple…
- THOUGHTS FROM LONDON
Go-getters and Sri Lankan theory of relativity
Those who missed Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake’s remarks to a local business website on the appointment of his brother-in-law as managing director of the Insurance Corporation sure missed…
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A man for all seasons
Tony Ranasinghe, the much loved screen hero passed away last week. Here D.C. Ranatunga looks back at his multi-faceted career He started with acting – first on stage…
The voice of protest
Vihanga Perera is a study in contrasts. On the internet and in the media, he is a forceful voice and a happy dissenter of mainstream opinion. As a…
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways
A few days ago, Luxshman Nadaraja called me and excitedly said that he had photographs and a small video clip, taken in Kumana, of the courtship dance of…
Little miracle
Saved from the rapidly-closing jaws of death! If not for the diagnosis of Familial Mediterranean Fever, a rare genetic disorder, reportedly for the first time in Sri Lanka…
Magazine
Pure Sri Lankan metal
From the time they first came together in the year 2000, Stigmata has grown in leaps and bounds from a fiery and unusually talented teenage…
Young singers team up for ‘Amigos Para Siempre’ concert
Telling a lovers’ tale through dance
Mellow sounds
‘ON14’ : One year old
‘The C T Show’
‘Our Own Show’
King of Calypso bid adieu
AC focuses on environment
‘Ira Sevaya’ dawns
Sarachchandra theatre festival at Wendt
‘Pregnant Man’ at Colombo V’sity
The Palmyrah revamped : Elegant new setting to enjoy authentic Sri Lankan cuisine
Chef Disa runs top French Restaurant in Brooklyn NY
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International Yoga Day
Trickling down from the traditions of the Indus Valley civilisation, the world has collectively recognised India’s…
Through the skies of Colombo
Festival of choirs
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Telling a lovers’ tale through dance
The Arpeggio Academy of Creative Dance will revive their production of ‘The Lovers of Thambapanni’ for…
Mellow sounds
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‘ON14’ : One year old
Celebration and music was the main theme at ON 14 as they turned one year old…
‘The C T Show’
‘Our Own Show’
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A Gift for My Father
“I dedicate this story to my loving Thaththi!” Namal was sitting next to his father on…