Innocent animals die because we speed through their habitat
A doe and her fawn were killed last week by a speeding vehicle near Yala. Although…
Cheerful President tells Cabinet, “We will meet again after the polls”
PM and UNFGG leaders elated over Sirisena’s pledge that Jan. 8 transformation must continue UPFA concerned…
Gallipoli: Today’s peace dotted with poignant memories
I am seated by the large window in my 5th floor hotel room in the Turkish…
Swimming into the limelight
It’s not every day that a model gets to walk on water. On Friday, a lucky…
Banking for all groups
Bicycles and motorcycles parked outside the branch of a local bank in northern Jaffna, reflecting the…
UNP-led coalition to establish 20 committees to oversee state institutions
The United National Front for Good governance (UNFGG) plans to establish 20 Oversight Committees in Parliament…
Global village experience at Arcade Independence Square
Clad in a traditional Slovakian dress, young and bubbly Silvia Demokova from Slovakia was seen walking about at…
‘Drums and Dance’ Concert in Kandy
‘Drums and Dance’, a different kind of entertainmet session with ‘Naadro’ and ‘Chandana’ was held at…
Ashan burns the track at Sigiriya
While Ashan Silva dominated the fusion of a track that has mud, gravel and tarmac to…
News
Police fire ballots for the polls
With Police winning accolades for strictly implementing election laws during the ongoing campaign for general elections and not using bullets or teargas as they did…
PSD disbanded, STF takes over President’s security
The Presidential Security Division (PSD) has been disbanded after its…
Army chief bans party politics for troops
Polls chief cracks down on errant state officials
Separate passports for children also from tomorrow
Italian job visa scam: Rome orders full probe, investigation extends to embassy here
Saudi Ganu-Denu of Lankan maid scratches surface of problem
Deputy Justice Minister, 5 others absent from court, Magistrate orders notices pasted on homes
No Polling card by Aug.17, collect it from Post Office using NIC: PMG
Suspect and car used in Bloemendhal shooting in custody, says CID
Independent Group 9 pledges ‘Power of Recall’ of non-conforming MPs
Protection to victims and witnesses from Aug.15, six months after Parliamentary approval
No Paracetamol in State hospitals as MSD, SPMC point fingers
Basilica renovation runs into stormy seas
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IOC responds to amended Sports Law
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has sent its response to the Ministry of Sports of Sri Lanka on the country’s amended Sports Regulation the Sunday…
Lankan camp is confident
Two days hence, Lankans will be embarking on another journey…
SLC hierarchy to meet stakeholders on August 18
Jason slams unbeaten double ton for Ragama
India set massive chase for Sri Lanka President’s XI
IAAF recognises AASL at last
A battering in the waiting
Is Sri Lanka’s Sevens Rugby in the right direction?
TENNIS and the CITY
QUESTION TIME
Ashan burns the track at Sigiriya
Schools win MCA sixes marking new age
Colombo undergrads unbeaten hockey champs
Second Memon Premier League from August 21 to 31
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Banking for all groups
Bicycles and motorcycles parked outside the branch of a local bank in northern Jaffna, reflecting the wide reach of the banking sector to cover small…
SL tax authorities at a loss to enforce revenue proposals
Sri Lanka’s tax authorities are at a loss to enforce…
GK Directors step down after new payment plan
GK investors happy: Other depositors say they are being cold-shouldered
Sri Lanka goes live this week on real time fund transfers
Five ‘strategic development’ projects including Krrish to lose concessions
Post-conflict Economic Boom: Looking beyond the headline statistics
Personal political agendas override national policies – Comment
Fake products galore in Sri Lanka: Some soft drinks were discovered with mosquitoes, nails and insects ; CAA says
Depositors of other failed finance Cos. should also be paid – Letter
Sri Lanka may be promoted as ‘Destination of the Year’ by Lufthansa City Centre
Proper policy needs to be implemented for poultry feed imports, says industry expert
Many students fail to enter local universities in Sri Lanka: Where do they go from here?
Commercial Bank launches low cost insurance for small borrowers
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Editorial
Manifestation of broken promises
Promising rice from the moon was the nadir of election promises in this country. That clearly over-the-top election pledge made in 1970 to woo the voters has yet to be matched. Today’s voters need to be somewhat wary over these often broken promises, many of which still get into the…
Columns
- Political Column
Cheerful President tells Cabinet, “We will meet again after the polls”
PM and UNFGG leaders elated over Sirisena’s pledge that Jan. 8 transformation must continue UPFA concerned that even if it wins Rajapaksa won’t get PM post, secretaries seek…
- 5th Column
Better red than politically dead
My dear Anura Kumara sahodaraya, I thought I must write to you even though you and your rathu sahodarayas are quite busy these days campaigning for an election…
- The Economic Analysis
Election rhetoric and economic reality: Promises sans finances, vision without policies
Last Sunday’s column asserted that the election manifestos of the two main parties were for most part a catalogue of extravagant promises that were not financially viable. Most…
- Focus on Rights
Wasim Thajudeen and a bloodstained state
Deaths of innocents in Sri Lanka have had a long and terrible history. No political party can wash its hands of this blood despite the hypocritical outrage often…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Vijayakala places Mahatma and Prabha on same days
Candidates for the August 17 parliamentary elections in the Jaffna District are still vying with each other to please voters who have hardline political pursuits. The United National…
- Sunday Punch
‘Hoot’ clue to who’s fit to get UPFA faithful’s hooray vote
Even as the Bellanwila Chief Monk, Ven. Prof. Bellanwila Wimalarathana Thera, appealed to the people on Wednesday to reject tainted candidates, so did President Maithripala Sirisena declare on…
- THOUGHTS FROM LONDON
Mother of all elections and promising politicians
In eight days voters will head once more to polling stations this time to elect the country’s 15th parliament. Those who like their perceptions summed up in pithy…
Plus
Khan conducts Umpires’ Workshop
Internationally acclaimed cricket umpiring trainer and umpire Aurangzeb Khan on the invitation of the Sri Lanka Cricket Umpires’ Association (SLCUA) conducted a one-day workshop on last Saturday at…
Gallipoli: Today’s peace dotted with poignant memories
I am seated by the large window in my 5th floor hotel room in the Turkish city of Canakkale, looking out over the picturesque Dardanelles Waterway at the…
Letters to the Editor
Declaration of assets is fine, but what’s important is what happens next It was heartening indeed to read in the newspapers recently that the Elections Commissioner was insisting…
Appreciations
Who can forget such a wonderful bro-in-law RANJIT W. ATUKORALA It is with deep sadness that I am trying to pen some lines recalling memories of my dear…
Magazine
Exploration of improvisation
“Playing music was a thing I would do when I was supposed to be doing other things like studying for an exam,” she laughs. “So…
Ravibandhu dances to the tune of Othello
Stepping it up
Global village experience at Arcade Independence Square
‘Drums and Dance’ Concert in Kandy
Whyteleafe Academy presents workshop series
‘Horu’ go to holy city
The Director and Achievement of the Film “Dark in the White Light”:
‘Gotaimbara Kolama’; A play and a ritual
LIFT collaborates with MPA
Rosyth Estate House: Modern living in the rural
‘Kalu’s Hideaway’ excels at Chef’s Guild Competition
Meeting up through an app
Making mighty strides for charity
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Never again Hiroshima, Nagasaki
World War II, in the European sector, started on September 1, 1939 with the invasion of…
Wedding bells toll for Army chief’s son
Gathering of pensioners Colombo District
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TV Times
Global village experience at Arcade Independence Square
Clad in a traditional Slovakian dress, young and bubbly Silvia Demokova from Slovakia was seen walking about at…
‘Drums and Dance’ Concert in Kandy
Whyteleafe Academy presents workshop series
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‘TVIC Talents – 2015’
‘TVIC Talents – 2015’, the annual concert of Victoria International College, Kiribathgoda, was held recently at…