Minister’s signature forged in massive housing racket
A mini-kachcheri racket where flats from state constructed housing projects were offered for sale on Housing…
Brendon’s Kiwis K/O Lions on round one
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, Dec 26, 2015 (AFP) – Brendon McCullum launched his farewell tour in rollicking…
Even-steven – the motto of NCC-Colts clash
Colts, the current title holders, will take on NCC in the final of the AIA Premier…
IDPs trapped in ‘model village’ fear permanent exile
Three years after Thiruchelvan Ketheeswaran arrived in Keppapilavu village in Mullaitivu to start a new life…
Car entry levy planned as Colombo chokes on traffic
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) is considering whether to levy a fee on vehicles entering Colombo…
Youth netballers prove a point
The Sri Lanka Netball Federation is to form a strong pool consisting of 30 players on…
Human elephant conflict: Bunds and trenches could form a viable solution
Much has been discussed about the sad plight of people inhabiting villages bordering national parks (wild…
Save our innocent kids from the football folly
While countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Maldives have already implemented Football Academies in their…
The wheel of life hasn’t been too kind to him
There is hesitancy but a quiet dignity as he walks into Hotel Tilko in Jaffna. His…
News
Floating lanterns: Tsunami memorial at sea
Just as candles are lit at gravesides, floating lanterns were placed on the Galle sea where thousands were drowned 11 years ago when the tsunami…
New oil price formula soon; revision every three months
Despite tumbling world oil prices and a tax of Rs.…
Unpredictable weather but hi-tech radar in cold storage
Trade unions still on the war path
Special website to know your views on reconciliation
Grameen style microfinance NGOs for small businesses
Minister’s signature forged in massive housing racket
Young journalist Kavinda wins Kadirgamar scholarship
Christmas carol services held islandwide
Flood control system to be set up in Colombo
UNP, SLFP distance themselves from Hirunika
Government shopping for ideas on how to utilise Mattala profitably
Ranil on a private visit to Ireland
PUC pulls the plug on CEB’s power generation plan
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Brendon’s Kiwis K/O Lions on round one
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, Dec 26, 2015 (AFP) – Brendon McCullum launched his farewell tour in rollicking form Saturday with a whirlwind 55 to set up…
Even-steven – the motto of NCC-Colts clash
Colts, the current title holders, will take on NCC in…
Niroshan cracks 137 as NCC amass 437/6
Hashen, Maduranga, Lisula guide BRC
Daniel – youngest in Sri Lanka
Ishan shines in Zahira win
Youth netballers prove a point
Kandy firm in pole position
Taking a deep look into the Lankan Test tango
It all happened in 2015
World made richer by sports
My main aim is to develop youngsters – Dilip Somaratne
Despite unconstrained dedication Yasa sees the blues
Western Province takes away the aces
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Ignorant Sri Lankans
Ignorance of the law is no excuse as many Sri Lankans have discovered. It is pure ignorance that led many people to crowd round a…
Gold licences: Joy for some, agony for others
A special committee appointed by the Central Bank (CB) will…
Sri Lanka finalises ETCA framework with public private sector consultations
SL’s GSP + application in Jan
Megapolis team visits Singapore for advice
Efforts to hire Singapore capital markets expert peter out
Will CB increase interest rates?
2016 economic growth seen lower at 5.0-5.5 per cent, says IPS chief
Challenges for business in 2016
Those were the days: Jayarajan’s TOTTENHAM BIBLE
India-based green energy firm gets green light for bamboo venture in Vavuniya
BOC offers schols to 2000 Grade 5 high flyers
SLANZBC holds its annual Christmas Fellowship
Sri Lanka’s potential demand for senior living housing
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Editorial
Promises to keep and miles to go
As we come to the end of another Gregorian calendar year, it is stock taking time on the State of the Union.The beginning of the year was a watershed in the recent annals of this country. A once exceedingly popular leader, described only by his detractors as a ‘dictator’ and…
Columns
- Political Column
Challenging 2016 for Govt – popularity test at local polls
Though PM wants elections before April, President says they will be held in the latter half of the year Ministers take seasonal holidays; only 20 of 45 Cabinet…
- 5th Column
Is Princess of Kolonnawa betraying Yahapalanaya?
My dear Hirunika, I thought I must write to you because everyone is talking about you these days when they should be talking about Santa Claus instead. I…
- The Economic Analysis
2015: Year of political gains and economic slippages
This year will go down in history as the year when the country rejected an autocratic form of government to return to a more democratic consensual and participatory…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Sri Lanka warned of ISIS activity
A state intelligence arm has warned the Government over what it fears is the radicalisation of Muslim groups turning out to be supporters of the ISIS – the…
- Sunday Punch
Mother Teresa at Heaven’s Gate
Santa Clause never came to Mother Teresa’s door. Instead it was cholera, smallpox, leprosy and a whole host of other terminal illnesses sardine packed in a container of…
- THOUGHTS FROM LONDON
A year of mirabilis, horribilis and lunu miris
And so it came to pass that 2015 would enter the history books as a momentous year in that Miracle of Asia. Hardly had the nation stepped into…
Plus
Standing tall on and off the court
Randika Doling challenges stereotypes both on and off the courts. Only three feet and 10 inches tall, Doling was born with a genetic condition called achondroplasia which left…
Letters
Proposed traffic plan a nightmare for women drivers A recent news report said that one of the measures the authorities were contemplating to deal with the growing traffic…
Trail Sri Lanka to do it again
Crowd-funding is a relatively new concept for Sri Lanka, but it’s a concept which is well accepted globally. Stated simply, crowd-funding is the practice of funding a project…
Emma and the airline sick bag collection
It all started off with the lovely Emma. Emma Perks was her real name. Yes! That’s right, Perks was her surname! There have not been that many perks…
Magazine
‘I want my films to have a life afterwards’
Rehan Mudannayake is telling us why he thinks his new short film, Elephant, is deserving of its tagline: ‘a harrowing drama based around a fictional…
Add some seasonal spice to your wardrobe
Trends of 2015 that made an impression
100 Words since 1997
Finally found you
Rita Ora wants out of Jay-Z’s Roc Nation label
YESFM LIVE Broadcast
‘Wednesday’s Wolves’ at MLH
‘SIGN’ in action at Grand Kandyan on New Year’s Eve
French cinema for New Year
‘Seema Nehe Akase’
Bajirao Mastani’
Death of a Daughter ; A cinematic focus on the tragedy of Rizana
‘GLOW ON14’: New Year’s Eve at OZO Colombo
Invitation for performers at ‘Guitar Fest 2016’
V3 : Music as it’s meant to be
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Muruttettuwegama assumes duties as Lankapuvath Chairman
Attorney-at-Law and Legal Educationist Nanda Muruttettuwegama has assumed duties as chairman of Lankapuvath, Sri Lanka’s National…
Music Project gets piano from Korea
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‘I want my films to have a life afterwards’
Rehan Mudannayake is telling us why he thinks his new short film, Elephant, is deserving of…
Add some seasonal spice to your wardrobe
Trends of 2015 that made an impression
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Rita Ora wants out of Jay-Z’s Roc Nation label
Rita Ora has filed action against Jay-Z’s Roc Nation label. The singer filed papers with the…
YESFM LIVE Broadcast
‘Wednesday’s Wolves’ at MLH
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Annual General Meeting of the General Council of the Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association
The Annual General Meeting of the General Council of the Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association (SLGGA)…