Constitutional change looms at SLC AGM this morning
The SLC’s constitutional change proposed by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe will be scrutinised very closely by…
The Vaas saga
It was two decades ago in March, 1995: Lankan cricket was still in the wilderness. Yes,…
Shoppers flood Colombo in the bargain season after New Year
Sri Lankans ushered in the New Year on Friday after a week of frenzied shopping and…
Iglesias concert still rocking Colombo
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) says it is still waiting for the organisers of the Enrique…
Despite efforts of the WLD the human-elephant conflict continues to take its toll
In an effort to minimise the damage caused by the human-elephant conflict in the Puttalam District,…
Police and Army tipped to go unscathed
Both Air Force and Police, who meet today at Ratmalana, will be looking at achieving only…
SL’s 2016 tourism strategy unveiled; 2.2 mln arrivals and $2.7 bln revenue
Sri Lanka Tourism this week unveiled its 2016 marketing strategy in which PR agencies are to…
Sea Legs brings contemporary dance narratives to our stage
Sea Legs, a dance troupe, is bringing fresh, new, and edgy dance works from the USA…
Empowering women through fabric and colour
Young Sri Lankan entrepreneur Azahn Munas speaks to Duvindi Illankoon about his newest venture ‘Moga’ –…
News
2016: From semi-darkness to light
Thousands of devotees holding clay lamps with mustard oil took part in a New Year ceremony at the Paramaramaneeyarama Viharaya in Beruwela, invoking blessings on…
Network of elevated highways in Colombo and suburbs
Elevated highways are to link Colombo with key suburban towns,…
Policy reversal: Foreign vessels to fish under Lankan flag
10,000 new passports in post-Christmas rush
Transport war in north: Wire mesh to protect state-run buses
Prices of imported food items soar, shortages possible
Youth drowns and two others missing in Mount Lavinia
Miscommunication between Colombo and Male delaying release of client: Counsel
Paranagama Commission seeks six-month extension
Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters remanded
CEB has renewable energy in long-term planning: Official
Fertiliser seized from unauthorised store
300 factory workers hospitalised after food poisoning
Randeniya to contest for BASL secretary post
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Constitutional change looms at SLC AGM this morning
The SLC’s constitutional change proposed by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe will be scrutinised very closely by all stakeholders when they congregate at the Sports Ministry…
Third ODI abandoned
Nelson, New Zealand – Rain has washed out the fourth…
Emphasis to school cricket – Nishantha Ranatunga
In spite of the bag of wind, Kandy prevail
Sailors pip Red Shirts at the post
Sudesh’s career best 182; Panadura amass 409
Tamil Union pile up mammoth 413/8 on day one
Torin and Muditha shine in DS victory
The Vaas saga
Whose journey is it?
Rugby’s New Year resolutions to make the game more entertaining
Mallinder set for talks with England boss Jones
Legendary PI walks back to the dressing room
HJS Alawwa-Ambatale team at the helm
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Beating budget deadlines
The Registrar of Companies office at D.R. Wijewardena was swamped by the public seeking to beat the January 1 budget deadline on company registrations and…
Krrish finally seals Transworks House land deal in Colombo
Indian real estate company Krrish Group has finally sealed the…
High profile brokers in the dock
Hotel industry says unwise for SriLankan Airlines to pull out of Europe
Confusion among Treasury officials over budget amendments
Building the movement for a living wage
Arthur Ranasinghe: Up close and personal
Focus on technology
IronOne’s BoardPAC gains access to Bangladesh state entities with GRAM
Broker-directors beware; the regulator is watching you
Sri Lanka’s ageing fireworks industry gives little cheer during festive season
Public lecture on higher education developments
CB doesn’t hike interest rates but tightens credit demand
CBL’S new Sera coconut milk product has 1-year shelf life
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Editorial
Welcome to a friend indeed
The Prime Minister of Pakistan arrives in Sri Lanka tomorrow and here is a visitor for whom rolling out the red carpet is richly justified. For Pakistan has been a sincere friend since its creation as a sovereign state in 1947 and Sri Lanka’s Independence a year later. Pakistan’s unwavering…
Columns
- Political Column
As 2016 dawns, UNP and SLFP face internal crises
One year after election, Sirisena still struggling to take control of his party; open challenge from Rajapaksa now, new alliance likely UNP constitution also likely to be amended,…
- 5th Column
Whip them all with madu walige
My dear Maithri, I thought I must write to you not only to wish you all the very best for the New Year but also because I heard…
- The Economic Analysis
2016; the year of the bitter pill–hard times and no great expectations
The New Year that has just dawned should have been a time of hope and expectations for the country. Unfortunately there are little expectations of economic prosperity. The…
- Focus on Rights
On great expectations and greater losses
It is fittingly ironic that end-of-year debates in regard to Sri Lanka’s future reform agenda on accountability and the Rule of Law have been eclipsed by President Maithripala…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
UN declares Vesak as ‘floating’ holiday
The 193-member UN General Assembly, which in 1999 declared an “International Day of Observance for Vesak” — on the initiative of the then Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar —…
- Sunday Punch
Maithri’s Yahapalana at stake over Hirunika’s kangaroo court
When a slip of a girl is suddenly elevated to the ranks of parliament and, with pride swelled crest and power bloated head, holds court in her political…
- THOUGHTS FROM LONDON
Why not a cultural police for our megapolis
As children many long years ago we were regaled with national folk tales that featured such loveable characters as Andare, Gamarala, Mahadenamuththa and King Kekille. Sinhala folklore has…
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My story
I was a perfectly healthy individual who had only a mild elevation of blood pressure, kept under control with medication. I did not smoke and always had normal…
Letters
Are the President and PM playing a ‘back scratching game?’ It can be argued that most Sri Lankans who voted for this Government are getting impatient and sometimes…
To run and run
Around the 30th kilometre of his first marathon, Chinthaka Jayaweera began questioning his sanity. By the 35th it had begun to pour, he was freezing and his body…
Kumara knows he is not alone in his troubles
As the New Year dawns, there is renewed hope not only of a better life but also in the goodness of people, for R.P.D.R. Kumara and his family…
Magazine
Getting into the global stride
One of Sri Lanka’s internationally sought-after models Adam Flamer-Caldera and his sister Anjuli launch ‘the agency’ to give local models a competitive edge The global…
Sea Legs brings contemporary dance narratives to our stage
NOISE 2016: Lanka’s hottest talent on show
Notable viral phenomena of ‘2K15’
If every day was Christmas
Shutterbug
Empowering women through fabric and colour
Guns N Roses to reunite in 2016?
‘Welcome Home Sing-along’
‘Creative Activities for Children’ by LCYTF
‘Hiru Unplugged’ with Bimal: New on Hiru TV
‘Down Memory Lane’ : A great success
‘Party’ celebrates diamond jubilee
‘Gee Ranga Siri’ classic songs from Sinhala theatre
Most successful film of all time!
In love with French cinema
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Every day of 2016 must be a Human Rights Day
No class of persons should be denied the rights that are enjoyed by others in the…
Accountability for policing remains in abeyance
Are employers ready to respond to employees’ eldercare needs?
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Getting into the global stride
One of Sri Lanka’s internationally sought-after models Adam Flamer-Caldera and his sister Anjuli launch ‘the agency’…
Sea Legs brings contemporary dance narratives to our stage
NOISE 2016: Lanka’s hottest talent on show
More Magazine >>TV Times
‘Welcome Home Sing-along’
For the very first time, Ratnapura music lovers will be able to see the action of…
‘Creative Activities for Children’ by LCYTF
‘Hiru Unplugged’ with Bimal: New on Hiru TV
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Annual Concert of Little Angels Montessori
Little Angels Montessori, Nugegoda Annual Concert held at the Punchi Theatre, Borella recently. Pix by M.…