Authorities to block foreign liquor flooding market
Authorities will crack down on the transportation and sale of foreign liquor as large stocks are…
Two-party consensual Govt. appoints expanded Cabinet with only 2 women
The second Cabinet of Minister’s appointed by President Maithripala Sirisena is a mix of senior Parliamentarians…
National Government in place, but President Sirisena faces stiff dissent within the SLFP
Half the number of SLFP MPs defy whip and stay away from voting for key resolution…
Ashan Silva cuts a niche at the Gajaba Supercross
Ashan Silva continued his dominance to earn the best driver’s award while promising biker Jacques Gunawardena…
5 Point Plan and the 10 Point Agreement
The global setting reflects the need to consider the international market implications of domestic development policy.…
Raising a cuppa to a legacy
There are two antiquated words which embody Sir Thomas Lipton’s entrepreneurial spirit and commercial success –…
A different kind of ‘Batman’
A striking fiery orange and pitch black mix — this is the elusive creature that he…
New Mini roars into Castle Street
Prestige Automobiles unveiled the new Mini amongst a gathering of car enthusiasts at their showroom on…
RIO projects a thought-provoking show
RIO. Rio Grande. Rio Rita. Rio Tinto. Dolores del Rio. Rio de Janeiro. RIO Cinema. RIO…
News
Plain rice for Mattala
The Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, a modern airport opened only two years ago, has been closed with no planes coming. Instead, lorry loads of paddy…
UNP-SLFP common stand on Geneva issue
Partners of the National Government are to reach common ground…
Spot buying of coal amid Rs. 50 b tender controversy
Economy in Catch 22 situation: ‘Managed float’ of dollar as prices of imports rise
Ranil-Modi talks on Sept. 15; poaching, CEPA on agenda
CEA prepared to eyeball Coca Cola on clean-up bill
Authorities to block foreign liquor flooding market
Two-party consensual Govt. appoints expanded Cabinet with only 2 women
Parliament bound by the historic duty of amending the electoral system– President
A birthday gift from President
Seagull directors indicted in HC for breach of trust
IIM first–year students hospitalised following attack by student union members
OPA opposes rejected candidates entering Parliament as National List MPs
‘Ge’ names can be optional, says President in Parliament
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Haturusinghe as head coach?
Likely to take over before next month’s Windies tourFormer Sri Lanka Shadow Coach Chandika Haturusinghe is likely to join Sri Lanka cricket as its Head Coach before next month’s West Indies inbound tour,…
Kaushal to be tested in Chennai
Sri Lanka off-spinner P.H.T. Kaushal, who was reported to the…
Tamil Union home with a day to spare
Gymnasiums at most International venues
Sri Lanka wins both preliminaries on day one
Past athletes to do a special lap
Ravishka steers Galle to massive win
Sinha regiment win wheel chair tennis
Rugby rumbled at Longden Place
Let the jerseys dry – we can talk the aftermath
New York praying for rain record high ‘heat toll’
Need of the hour to overcome the traditional mistake of the game
STC, SPC and Trinity hockey triangular on Sept.12
Shivantha Vivekanandan re-elected President for 14th time
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Facets 25th anniversary show glitters with dazzling pieces
Premium quality precious stones, exceptional designs and unique pieces were the feature at FACETS Gem and Jewellery fair which opened on Friday and ends today…
UDA’s cash crunch pushes Rs.10 bln debenture investors in a quandary
Several local and foreign investors who subscribed to the Urban…
NITF evaluates bids to link up with a foreign re-insurer
CSE urges Govt. to list major SOEs
Sept. 8 discussion on CIFL repayments
Pensions Department and CSE target Rs. 60 mln Unit Trusts from pensioners
5 Point Plan and the 10 Point Agreement
More stimulating parliamentary debates – Comment
Amalgamation of DFCC Bank PLC and DFCC Vardhana Bank PLC approved by shareholders
Motor trade stresses need to control vehicle population
Surge in SL motor vehicle imports raises concerns, erodes into foreign reserves
Sri Lankan companies to invest in Pakistan’s energy, construction and resort development sectors
Seylan Towers installs smart energy saving system through PEP
LankaClear records 12 % revenue growth in FY 2014/15
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Editorial
Checks and balances are vital
One of the significant aspects one notices when a President visits Parliament – not as a Minister of Finance, but as the President, is where he sits. He occupies the Speaker’s chair — and the Speaker comes down from his pedestal to take a seat below the President. Clearly, it…
Columns
- Political Column
National Government in place, but President Sirisena faces stiff dissent within the SLFP
Half the number of SLFP MPs defy whip and stay away from voting for key resolution Conflict over appointment of Opposition leader continues; different moves and contradictory statements…
- 5th Column
The noise that the Speaker made
My dear Karu, I thought I must write to you to congratulate you on your appointment as Speaker of the House. It is a just reward for your…
- The Economic Analysis
Will the Colombo Consensus spur economic growth?
The President’s inaugural address to parliament reiterated his commitment to good governance, national reconciliation, eradication of corruption, a compassionate and egalitarian society and environment protection. These are desirable…
- Lobby
TNA’s Sampanthan Opp. Leader, much to the chagrin of UPFA ‘rebels’
As to who should get the coveted Post of Leader of the Opposition in the 8th Parliament of Sri Lanka, was the subject of much debate, after the…
- Focus on Rights
Looking askance at this sweetly phased national government
One might easily be lulled into a sense of complacency for having kept the barbarians at bay, first in Sri Lanka’s presidential polls in January this year and…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Thou too Sirisena: The Rajapaksa way in New York?
Is Sri Lanka’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York getting ready for another jumbo sized delegation to attend the UN General Assembly (UNGA) sessions? So…
- Sunday Punch
Maithri sets nation on course
It was the day when the meek momentarily inherited Parliament and the defanged wolf was forced to sit before the nearly fleeced lamb. At sharp 2.30 pm on…
- THOUGHTS FROM LONDON
Blair pair came with their sales-ware
My August 16th column headlined “Beware of Blair bearing fibs” appeared two days after the Blair family– or some thereof — arrived in Sri Lanka for a two-week…
Plus
Raising a cuppa to a legacy
There are two antiquated words which embody Sir Thomas Lipton’s entrepreneurial spirit and commercial success – chutzpah and gumption. You need both to make it in the business…
Letters to the Editor
Perahera: Hotel woes mar the spectacle There was much excitement when we decided to go up to Kandy to view the Kandy Perahera. We thought we were fortunate…
Appreciations
He lived, tried new things, invented and tested Dr. Ray Wijewardene “I am a good aircraft designer!” This must be the only egotistic sentence I ever heard from…
A different kind of ‘Batman’
A striking fiery orange and pitch black mix — this is the elusive creature that he yearns to catch a glimpse of hidden amidst the twirl of withered…
Magazine
Have your tissues ready for Les Miserables -Jerome
When Jerome L. De Silva announced that the Workshop Players would be staging the celebrated musical Les Misérables, he found their auditions inundated with exciting…
The De Lanerolles promise a show of all shows
Bringing real world issues to the debating table
‘Victorias LXXX’
Alston hosts Family Film Awards
A bold feminine touch to Lankan filmmaking
A cinematic bridge
A new colour for ‘Sudu Saha Kalu’
“Nari Bena” visits Colombo
Henry’s ‘Hunuwataye’ back on the stage
‘TELENISA’ teaches teledrama making
Cinnamon takes Sri Lankan fashion to Miss. England finale
Sunday Brunch at ‘FLOW’ with global cuisines
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Europe sees its regime-change refugees
UNITED NATIONS – The military conflicts and political instability driving hundreds of thousands of refugees into…
Ritual to ward off evil spirits
A Sri Lankan Pride
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Bringing real world issues to the debating table
There was a rush of adrenaline mixed with a sense of humble disbelief as the judges…
TV Times
‘Victorias LXXX’
Celebrating Eighty Years of Dedication ‘Victorias LXXX’, a Dinner Dance organised by the Past Pupils’ Association of…
Alston hosts Family Film Awards
A bold feminine touch to Lankan filmmaking
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Sasha’s Green Carpet
On a lazy Sunday afternoon Sasha lay on a new green carpet in the upstairs salon…