Govt. inaction to blame for flu deaths, unions charge
With the influenza death toll rising by the day the health sector is blaming the government…
Pavement vendors have their way while pedestrians, shopkeepers have no say
Road users, mainly pedestrians in the city centre such as Pettah and Fort, will now be…
Why Mattala could not take off: Here’s the plane truth
Since it opened two years ago, much was done to make Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport viable.…
Security Council action on Gaza war crimes a non-starter
UNITED NATIONS (IPS) – When a UN panel released a 217-page report accusing both Israel and…
Martis – the dream merchant
The imagination that has enveloped the Lankan public with schools rugby is as great as or…
Indian rail maker IRCON completes 5 years in Sri Lanka
IRCON International Ltd, a business under the Ministry of Indian Railways, has completed five years in…
Crafting Beeralu Lace
Beeralu lace making is practiced as a cottage industry in many areas down South with women…
Ancient tale told through dance
Vijaya, the first settler of Thambapanni, and his fierce queen Kuveni may not have moved with…
‘Paradise’ gets TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
The Paradise Resort & Spa recently received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award. Now in its…
News
Another election
Once again Elections Commissioner has become the man of the moment. At a news conference yesterday, he said he had new powers under the…
Bonanza for 300,000 pensioners from July
More than 300,000 public sector employees who retired before 2006…
New powers under 19A: Polls chief warns public officials, candidates
Helitours to Jaffna with expired licence
NRFC fraud through fake emails: Banks lose Rs. 1 b
Live wire kills 26-year-old, injures 13 while hoisting flag pole
Arrogant Kosgoda developer humbled
Cinnamon Grand says butter; medical experts say toxic fumes likely cause
Mystery corpse at Rajagiriya identified
Govt. inaction to blame for flu deaths, unions charge
Maggi noodles promotions stopped but no impact on sales
Now in Lanka: Heart Panel the heart disease detector
Round and round with roach legs in lamprais
A simple helmet can save your life
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Sanga to call it a day after second Test against India
By S.R. PathiravithanaKumar Sangakkara arguably the best cricketer that Sri Lanka ever produced finally broke his silence by announcing his retirement from the game, last evening. At the…
Jaffna Warriors impress
The first season of the EFLI-Sri Lanka University Flag American…
ICC requests Lankan Sports Minister to hold SLC AGM before October
Royal seeking to clinch the double after 27 years
De La Salle in good win over Trinity
Old Peterites defeated
Vijitha girls retain top spot
This is why the Lankan fast bowling sucks
Why should schools keep out of the knock-outs?
Pre-Wimbledon issue ‘Time’ for grass
Young Udaya bags maiden TT international gold for Lanka
TO GROOM FUTURE STARS
Inaugural Royal Institute rugby on July 3
MAS wins Mercantile Table Tennis League
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New Govt. clears Krrish deal: Preliminary work starts
By Bandula SirimannaThe new government, largely controlled by the United National Party (UNP) whose parliamentarians were vociferous against the Krrish deal when they were in opposition, has…
Chinese unit outshines SLPA Colombo terminal
Sri Lanka’s state-run port institution’s container volumes declined by 8.9…
SupremeSAT gets TRC licence for ‘International transit service’
Stockbrokers mixed on rating system
Debts mount as Lankan tea crisis worsens
SEC may extend Lanka Rating Agency licence renewal
Regaining Capital Market Mojo: Part 3 – Innovation
Pros and cons of whistle-blowing
Critical conversations and experiences in everyday life
Awards, awards and more awards
SEC to continue to balance regulation, says SEC Chairman
Less volatile growth, political uncertainty persists
IoT apps, Tuk Tuks take centre -stage at local TADHack
Security guards paid lower than carpenters and gardeners
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Editorial
Where are the rogues of the last regime?
Midweek there was a strong rumour that Parliament would be dissolved at the stroke of midnight. Even the Speaker seemed unsure judging by a comment he made from his lofty perch in the august assembly. Only the President knew it was not to be; but by the end of the…
Columns
- Political Column
Week of suspense ends, but SLFP-UPFA still in turmoil
Details of Sirisena-Rajapaksa meeting on Thursday kept secret , but former President still pushing for PM’s post Dissolution gives reprieve to UNP on major issues, party goes into…
- 5th Column
No more rogues in Lanka politics
My dear voter, I thought of writing to you because, now that Parliament is dissolved at last and elections are due, you will be the focus of attention…
- The Economic Analysis
Concerns on economic downturn and post-poll growth
Many reasons account for the growing anxiety about the economy. The stoppage of several large foreign-funded construction projects has slowed down the construction sector. The mismanagement of the…
- Lobby
To the hustings as President dissolves 7th Parliament; UNP’s minority Govt. survives
After weeks of speculation, President Maithripala Sirisena signed the Presidential decree bringing to and end the term of the 7th Parliament of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri…
- Focus on Rights
Waiting for the circus to come to town again
As agonizing suspense finally ends with the dissolving of the 14th Parliament of Sri Lanka, unlamented and unsung as well it ought to be, a palpable sigh of…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
VIP high as the sky; but no smiles for the crew
Even the devas could not stop this self-acclaimed kingmaker to those from different political hues at different times from enjoying the real taste of paradise, not when every…
- Sunday Punch
Polls Ahoy! as Parliament shuts down
The proposed 20th Amendment was not the first box on the people’s tick list that demanded the nation’s foremost attention. Given the increasing instability of this government as…
- THOUGHTS FROM LONDON
Dissolution coming, coming and came
Dissolution this week, wrote some news media. That was early last week. Two days later they wrote dissolution “tomorrow night”. The tomorrow night came and went. The next…
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The woman behind the ‘Dying Christ’
Kandyan saree and all, each day she would clamber agilely up the high scaffolding in her sprawling garden off Boyd Place, Kollupitiya, to attend to every tiny detail…
A much needed trust
To announce that Sri Lanka has a rich cultural heritage is hardly breaking news. We’re repeatedly taught it during school and any Sri Lankan travel brochure you pick…
Lakshan is off to India – thanks to the overwhelming response
Desperation has given way to overwhelming relief for P.K. Kulatunga and his family from Pallebage off Deraniyagala. This is the minor employee of the medicinal stores of the…
Hooked on the hackery
Pulling out a black and white photograph from an album, K. Wilson aka “Poddaiya” shows a picture of himself riding a thirikkal (hackery), in the prime of youth. Then…
Magazine
Exploring the contemporary
The Mesh Academy of Dance joins the gamut of local dance institutes offering a choice of largely contemporary dance lessons for students. The academy will…
Inter-uni action
You are my sunshine
Ancient tale told through dance
Horror as an evolving genre
‘August Madness’ with Gypsies at CPB
Canadian Natalya shines at Curve Tapas Bar
New Gospel CD totally free
Tribute to the Legends
A party in town
Ever popular Musical play goes on the boards
Return of Indian dance
Inside out; Battle of emotions
Janakaralaiya in Maharagama
Celebrity Fashion Photographer Nigel Barker in Sri Lanka
‘Paradise’ gets TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
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‘Sooriya -Namaskar’ at Galle Face Green
Palms joined, pointed skywards, Galle Face Green was speckled with Yoga enthusiasts, veterans and curious first-timers…
Sri Lanka: Twenty one million dreams. One planet, consume with care
New Saturday Good Market Venue Starting July 4
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Ancient tale told through dance
Vijaya, the first settler of Thambapanni, and his fierce queen Kuveni may not have moved with…
Horror as an evolving genre
More Mirror Magazine >>TV Times
‘August Madness’ with Gypsies at CPB
‘August Madness’, a dinner dance with a difference, will come alive with the Gypsies at the…
Canadian Natalya shines at Curve Tapas Bar
New Gospel CD totally free
More TV Times >>Funday Times
Crafting Beeralu Lace
Beeralu lace making is practiced as a cottage industry in many areas down South with women…