2,500 village development centres to restructure economy
UNP presents concept paper for comprehensive grassroots level reforms on polls pledge “New country in 60…
Rights activists oppose compulsory testing for AIDS
With much attention being focused on an “increase” in the number of men, women and deficiency…
National Dangerous Drugs Control Board falling short
The National Dangerous Drugs Control Board (NDDCB) which did not generate publicity for its performance, but…
The Chennai warning
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, INDIA – Even as world leaders were meeting in Paris to address climate change, the…
Happy birthday Podi Saadu, the people’s priest
The birthday of Venerable Galboda Gnanissara Thera (Podi Hamuduruwo), the chief incumbent of Gangaramaya Temple at…
Bad light halts Lankan charge
The game was down to the wire but bad light prevented Sri Lanka from moving ahead…
Chengdu Giant Panda Research & Breeding Base
Giant Pandas live in remote bamboo forests in the high mountains. The loveable, black and white…
Lifting local fashion for 15 years
It was a proud moment when the graduating students of the Lanka Institute of Fashion Technology…
Junior and senior students of AIS join in for ‘ Holly Daze’
What’s Christmas without a variety show to spice up your holiday entertainment? This week, the students…
News
CMC–150 Years
The Colombo Municipal Council, the pioneer local council in Sri Lanka, celebrates its 150th jubilee tomorrow. Its landmark, the Colombo Town Hall, was yesterday being…
Expressway to Jaffna through Polonnaruwa and Trincomalee
Three mega road projects to be launched next year, trip…
Junior National ruggerite in passport red card
SLIIT not sold; it only returned MTF money
Some trade unions to strike on Tuesday
Total power collapse at Norochcholai
China gets the monkey off its back with Port City luxury property deal re-start
Curb the dengue sting now before it gets out of control: Health officials
Incomplete vouchers land trader in trouble
India urges Wigneswaran to work for party unity
War memorial at Kalaththewa in Anuradhapura declared open
Basil, former Divineguma DG indicted on criminal charges
Fonseka reiterates allegation Justice Minister is corrupt
Compensation soon for 44 slain media persons: PM
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Missed catches bring misery to Lankans
Kane Williamson joined the elite 1,000 runs-a-year club Saturday as New Zealand built a commanding 308-run lead over Sri Lanka with two days remaining in…
Names of Mathivanan and Narangoda to be contested
The currents and under currents at local cricket elections continued…
Things could be tricky for Kandy with the fleet footed Soldiers
Former ICC elite umpire hits out at deteriorating standard of school cricket
Sense and sensibility in the Kusal Janith paradox
Great Britain wins Davis Cup
Kandy on the charge, but, could the Havies stop them
Things could be tricky for Kandy with the fleet footed Soldiers
Rain proves a spoiler
ICC World Twenty20 trophy departs on global journey on Sunday
Bad light halts Lankan charge
Galle on top in spite of bothering rain
Com Credit win Merc cager final
F&B A Team champs at Galadari Cricket 6s
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Rains ruin vegetable cultivation
Picture shows a leeks cultivator with shattered hopes in Nuwara Eliya looking at his cultivation destroyed by the recent heavy rains. Pic by Shelton Hettiarachchi…
Public pressure mounts against the Divineguma Bank and NSB merger
Massive pressure from the public, government, opposition politicians and the…
Tourism awaits Treasury funding
Sri Lanka’s controversial CB bond issue to come up under COPE scrutiny
Private sector trade union protest on December 19
Sri Lanka to face milk powder shortage soon
Brokers ‘jittery’ with high profile arrests
What the 2016 budget means for land rights
Amalgamation of EPF and ETF: Points to ponder
Rescuing the Sri Lankan economy
Astoria construction on target to completion by 2017
Issuing vehicle permits to state sector comes under fire of industry players
Dialog unveils its cloud service offering ‘Cumulus’
SriLankan Airlines bags Best Full Service Airline in Central and South Asia
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Editorial
Exploiting poverty
The case of the Sri Lankan maid in Saudi Arabia seeking clemency from a death by stoning sentence has grabbed the attention of the public, the media, human rights activists and politicians alike. The Government has claimed a Pyrrhic victory so far by having the case re-opened by way of…
Columns
- Political Column
2,500 village development centres to restructure economy
UNP presents concept paper for comprehensive grassroots level reforms on polls pledge “New country in 60 months” Dispute over timing of local council polls; Ranil wants date before…
- 5th Column
End of Presidency: Only a spectre?
My dear JR, I thought of writing to you even though you are in the Land of Never Return to let you know that after thirty seven long…
- The Economic Analysis
Consensual politics must ensure consensus on economic policies
The two thirds majority by which the 2016 budget was passed was a reaffirmation of the political alliance between the two main parties. It did not signify an…
- Focus on Rights
Sri Lanka’s deficit of justice cannot be corrected by laws alone
Euphoria in regard to the Cabinet decision this week that Sri Lanka will sign the International Convention on Enforced Disappearances must be tempered by several factors. First, a…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Ranil says no Thajudeen talk with Rajapaksa
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa went to the office of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe in the Parliamentary complex last week for a brief chat. It soon sparked speculation that…
- Sunday Punch
Wijeyadasa must come clean on friendship with arms dealer
This morning the Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe must ask himself a few simple questions: Has he as a member of parliament availed himself of any generous hospitality in…
- THOUGHTS FROM LONDON
President sings but is it from one song-sheet
So President Sirisena had attended a felicitation event for Sri Lanka’s legendary musician, Pandit W.D.Amaradeva. Not only did President Sirisena quite rightly praise Pandit Amaradeva for his undoubted…
Plus
‘She ain’t heavy she’s my wife’
Can a sole human being bear so much trial and tribulation but keep striving against all odds to provide the best care possible to a loved one without…
Revolutionising Sri Lanka’s education system
A book chronicling the life and work of P. de S. Kularatne, titled ‘Kularatne of Ananda’ was launched on December 4 at the Kularatne Hall of Ananda College.…
All about coming first
In our school days coming first in class was a big achievement. The title of veteran sports journalist Asoka Gunatillaka’s latest book is ‘Palamuveniya’ – coming first. The…
Thilo Hoffmann:The Saviour of Sinharaja
Informed environmental activism in Sri Lanka owes its beginnings largely to Thilo Hoffmannm, a Swiss national, who made our country his home 69 years ago. His leadership of…
Magazine
Embark on a journey with AIESEC
Its aim is to develop leadership potential of youth through experiential learning, volunteer experiences and professional internships. AIESEC has been around for the past 20…
Lifting local fashion for 15 years
Junior and senior students of AIS join in for ‘ Holly Daze’
Getting creative with throwaway knick-knacks
When the old Joes go carolling
Bieber ballad tops previous No. 1
‘Night of Sight’ – a Sing-a-long Concert
Janith is Derana Dream Star
Enrique Iglesias LIVE in Sri Lanka
C & C back in action with a new line up
Amaranath’s strums resound in India
Singing Christmas Tree comes alive again at MLH
SIGNIS Salutes
Producing films in Lanka is a gamble; Yashodara
A refreshing movie, a tribute to teachers
Panchali;Tragedy of black magic
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Re-thinking the role of Sri Lankan missions abroad
The foreign policy of any country is a vital and critical component of its national policies.…
National Dangerous Drugs Control Board falling short
The Chennai warning
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Junior and senior students of AIS join in for ‘ Holly Daze’
What’s Christmas without a variety show to spice up your holiday entertainment? This week, the students…
Getting creative with throwaway knick-knacks
When the old Joes go carolling
More Mirror >>TV Times
‘Night of Sight’ – a Sing-a-long Concert
‘Night of Sight’ – a Sing-a-long Concert with Annesley Malawana will come alive on December 19…
Janith is Derana Dream Star
Enrique Iglesias LIVE in Sri Lanka
More TV Times >>Funday Times
Chengdu Giant Panda Research & Breeding Base
Giant Pandas live in remote bamboo forests in the high mountains. The loveable, black and white…