Drug busting: Major joint sea op reveals nothing, but success on other fronts
In a 48-hour-long mission starting June 30, 100 law enforcement officers battled the rough seas off…
Nominations for Parliamentary polls from tomorrow, as EC assumes pole position
The Nomination period for the August 17 Parliamentary election will commence tomorrow, Monday, July 6 and…
Ramazan cutoff for pavement hawkersBy Kasun Warakapitiya
Vendors who have been given permission to carry out business activities on selected streets in Pettah,…
Provincial journalist receives death threats
Provincial journalist Augustine Fernando has received death threats for exposing the activities of some individuals illegally…
He didn’t give up on his main passion
Harsha Abeyaratne always loved playing the piano, but it just wouldn’t do for a career, not…
Ancient tradition revived: Acts of Appointment to be presented to Mahanayake and two Anu Nayakas
The 702-year-old Asgiriya Maha Viharaya will witness an event of great significance when a Mahanayake and…
A photograph that says it all
Isn’t it wonderful when a surprising gift lands in your inbox just when you are least…
The French connection
Major fashion houses around the globe that have just unveiled their summer collections have gone back…
‘Kottukal Beach House’ Beach holiday at its best
The world renowned scientist Arthur C. Clarke noted that a ‘lifetime’ would not be enough to…
News
Why did you do this?
President Maithripala Sirisena, looking glum and attending the first public function yesterday after his move to give nomination to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa for the…
President to stay neutral at polls
President Maithripala Sirisena’s decision to allow his predecessor Mahinda Rajapaksa…
Swift action and prosecution of election law violators
TNA faces dispute over nominations
Media groups slam Sirisena for bringing back Press Council
Indo-Pak betting agents in Colombo nabbed, but no laws to prosecuteBy S.R. Pathiravithana
Come to the newly launched fair!
Polls Chief gets tough, wants Assets Declarations along with NominationsBy Chandani Kirinde
Sarath de Abrew case: CID to file report in court
Hikes in SLPA’s daily, monthly and annual entry permit fees
Steadily rising US$ hits Lanka’s consumer where it hurts
Retired postmasters wanted to clear backlog at Central Mail Exchange
Sajin Vaas can be indicted for misuse of State property: CID
Promise unfulfilled
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Sanga at Wimbledon
Sri Lankan cricketer Kumar Sangakkara stands and waves in the royal box on centre court before the start of the men’s singles third round match…
Pradeep, Prasad shine as Sri Lanka grab honoursSri Lanka – Pakistan 3rd Test Match
Pacies Nuwan Pradeep and Dhammika Prasad shone as Sri Lanka…
Amended sports law draft sent to Lausanne
Fei Quando conducts grading test for members
Sepaktakraw planned as an event for South Asian Games in India
Dhananjaya guides Richmond to second win
Shakespeare Shield Golf today at the RCGC
Kamesh steers Ananda to seven wicket victory
School bully mentality in world cricket
Moratuwa and Peradeniya universities are carrom winners
Milo Schools President’s Trophy Knockout
Madushan takes Colombo FC could nine
Sri Lankan cricket’s journey to the unknown
Learning to manage referee ‘manthra’ at crux games
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“Pensive, Defiant, Buoyant”
The different moods of Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran when he faced the media on Friday. Pix by M.D. Nissanka…
“I didn’t go inside Public Debt Dept.”, says CB Governor
Under-fire Central Bank (CB) Governor Arjuna Mahendran on Friday strongly…
Entrance ticket fraud at tourist sites
4 more debentures seek fresh ratings
CAA Chief calls for public ideas to develop Mattala
5-star hotels cheapest in Sri Lanka, Asian survey shows
CIFL depositors present Rs. 3.5 bln bailout plan
CB Governor visited Public Debt Dept. on two occasions, COPE report says
Call for clean politics, clean candidates
Lack of sufficient private investments in Sri Lanka’s north – NP Governor
Recruitment patterns, human trafficking come under scrutiny at Colombo discussion on migrant workers
Hemas’ Shiromi Masakorala wins Gold for ‘Leadership Excellence in Corporate Media’
Local ornamental fish breeder gains world acclaim for Sri Lanka
SEC ordered by court to submit share transaction report of Dilith Jayaweera, Nalaka Godahewa
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Editorial
President waves white flag and capitulates
And so, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa threw his hat into the ring for the forthcoming Parliamentary elections with some pressure politics this week, the culmination of a long drawn-out, well-orchestrated campaign that saw his successor, President Maithripala Sirisena, eventually capitulate. The timing of Mr. Rajapaksa’s announcement from his hometown of…
Columns
- Political Column
People’s Rainbow Revolution under a dark cloud
Sirisena wilts under pressure, Rajapaksa loyalists dancing in the rain as the clock is turned back UNP exposes itself to corruption charges over bond issue UNP, civic action…
- 5th Column
Betrayal — why Maithri, why?
My dear Maithri, I thought I must write to you because there are so many different questions to ask you and, judging by what happened last week, I…
- The Economic Analysis
Budgets and ballots: Electoral politics widens fiscal deficit, weakens stability and growth
Electoral politics will dominate national life till a government is elected on August 17. Not only would economic concerns be put on the back burner for about six…
- Focus on Rights
Deciding as to which roguery is less harmful to Sri Lanka
That pithy village idiom, long beloved of those who view politics and politicians with a bitterly jaundiced eye, ‘unuthekai, munuthekai’, is greatly apt for Sri Lanka’s current political…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
MS avoids Chandrika- PM after political shock
Six months ago they were political arch enemies. Like the saying goes, politics makes strange bedfellows. So it was. Last Friday, President Maithripala Sirisena agreed to allow his…
- Sunday Punch
Mahinda catches the UPFA bus: but will Maithri get runover?
As things stand at this volatile hour on the shifting sands of Lankan politics, reports indicate that Mahinda Rajapaksa will soon be boarding the UPFA bus having obtained…
- THOUGHTS FROM LONDON
Blair-faced folly led to London’s terror attacks
On Tuesday, two days from now, Britain will commemorate the 10th anniversary of the terror attacks on London’s transport services that left 52 persons dead and several hundred…
Plus
For all the books you want and more
As a painfully shy child, books were the lifeline that I clung to. I acquired library memberships at four different libraries in Colombo and instead of integrating books…
Giving back to their village
Dodanduwa lies in the heart of the southern district, in Hikkaduwa. A vibrant village that has become increasingly urbanised with a growing tourism-related industry, Dodanduwa is home to…
To the maestro: Devanjali: Ritual, Rites and Reflection
On July 18, 2005, the nation bid adieu to Chitrasena. Yet the legacy of this dance legend – the Chitrasena Dance Company led by his third generation of…
He didn’t give up on his main passion
Harsha Abeyaratne always loved playing the piano, but it just wouldn’t do for a career, not in good old Lanka. After years of almost settling for second best…
Magazine
The French connection
Major fashion houses around the globe that have just unveiled their summer collections have gone back into hibernation to work on their fall pieces. Designers…
They all love to dance
TNL Onstage gets underway for its 15th edition
Comic twist in an eerie tale
‘Ruwan Wenuwen’: Let’s save Ruwan
International MUSIC DAY 2015
Grandpa
Rukshan creates history in music industry
‘Pravegaya’ on the run
IIFA Awards 2015 on Sirasa
French film dramas at AF Colombo
Award winning radio drama on mini screen
‘Kottukal Beach House’ Beach holiday at its best
Halgolla Plantation Home wins TripAdvisor Award
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US$ 700m bank deposits scandal haunts Malaysian PM Najib
In the post-Mahathir era Malaysia has battled with pervasive corruption and a rise in organised crime.But…
UN remains divided over domestic and state terrorism
House of song and flowers
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TNL Onstage gets underway for its 15th edition
Starting out as the stage local talent aspired to be on, 15 years later this hasn’t…
Comic twist in an eerie tale
Grandpa
More Mirror Magazine >>TV Times
They all love to dance
The cast of ‘Genesis: the Awakening’ come from all walks of life. There’s Tarja, who has…
‘Ruwan Wenuwen’: Let’s save Ruwan
International MUSIC DAY 2015
More TV Times >>Funday Times
Towards a safe and caring community
How aware are you of the world you live in? A group of 10 and 11…