Lasith and Naveen guide Royal to victory
Left arm spinner Lasith Embuldeniya with a match bag of 11 for 102 and a twin…
Constitution-making begins after hectic night-long talks to resolve disputes
President makes tough speech on resolution; extremism will not be tolerated from any side; corruption suspects to…
Oil pipe blunder leads to devastation
The oil leak from the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) pipeline in ecologically-rich Muthurajawela has damaged the…
Sirisena Presidency: Finding order in chaos
One year and one day ago, against the backdrop of a twilight sky and amidst chaotic…
Old Pol Roti or a new vision for Lankan cricket
We suppose that we all love ‘Pol Roti’, which is made up with wheat flour, grated…
A proposal for the new constitution
Currently the most important foundation Sri Lanka needs is unity and trust amongst her people. To…
Thai Pongal: Being thankful for life’s blessings in this modern age
Once upon a time Lord Shiva asked his bull, Basava, to go to Earth and tell…
Get into the 2016 look!
What should you wear in 2016? If you’re looking for the newest trends, here are some…
Young at heart
Thejitha Saubhagya Edirisinghe grew up in Urapola, a village located in the Attanagalla division. The 27-year-old…
News
Lawmaker or lawbreaker?
As the new Yahapalanaya Government celebrated the first anniversary of its election, the Attorney General’s Department and the Police took a major step in upholding…
Unions give one-week deadline to Govt.
Public sector trade unions have given a week’s deadline to…
AG’s report warned of pipeline disasters
Ratwatte’s Entrust: Another huge gamble that failed
Rs. 30 more for your packet of lunch
As vegetable prices soar, thieves plunder the fields
British Minister in Lanka on Wednesday
21st Century Constitution for a modern Sri Lanka: President urges Legislature
Child dies when gate he was swinging on falls on him
MS pardons his would-be assassin on 1st year in office
Lanka hoping for US$ 1 billion from Saudi banks
School uniforms: Opposition grows over voucher system
Hedging deal cost CPC over Rs. 9 billion loss: Auditor General
Rs 4.3b flyover at Welikade-Rajagiriya junction: Minister Kiriella
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Graeme Ford’s name resurfacing as next Lanka Head Coach
By S.R. PathiravithanaThe foreign coach concept has enveloped Sri Lanka Cricket, with the advent of the new administration which was voted in to power led by Thilanga…
Big Bash League: Adelaide Strikers sweat on Mahela Jayawardene fitness
Travis Head has a foot in the door for Twenty20…
Lasith and Naveen guide Royal to victory
Speedy development SAFF football teams
FAVOURING THE OLD SCHOOL
Raminda’s ton and Peaveen’s nine help STC Matara to a first innings win
Ravindu and Naduni clinch National Squash titles
Local Rugby’s connection to beggars and choosers
Could on-tune Kandy sink the fighting Sailors today
Duo of alumni to herald quasquicentennial of the Royal College Union
Chasing Steffi Graf’s Golden-Slam
Old Pol Roti or a new vision for Lankan cricket
Mahela slams career best knock of 212
Stylish Asalanka to lead Sri Lanka contingent
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Soros presence seen boosting more foreign investment
By Bandula SirimannaBillionaire investor and philanthropist George Soros is keen to invest in Sri Lanka and contemplating initially US$300 million as he has confidence in the government…
Sri Lanka needs to get fundamentals right
While there was all-round praise for the ‘new’ Sri Lanka,…
Snags in easing NRFC, RFC accounts restrictions
4 domestic airports to be privately managed
Entrust showed Rs.48 mln loss in last reported quarter
New SL debit card to be introduced
Entrusted with public funds, they failed!
Issues of former regime pertaining to fraud at finance companies haunt Central Bank
Positive week for Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka to sign an FTA with US becoming trade gate for South Asia
Budget proposal on appointment of directors
Indian trade team for this month’s Jaffna International Trade Fair
International personalities steal the show at SL Economic Forum
Soros to boost Sri Lankan economy, Stiglitz to provide ‘sound’ advice’
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Editorial
Stomach more sensitive than the head
If the public were to run away with the thought that nothing has really changed since January 9 last year given the grand celebrations to mark the nearly new Government’s first anniversary; they could perhaps be excused. The tamasha was subdued and less in intensity to the grandeur and extravagance of…
Columns
- Political Column
Constitution-making begins after hectic night-long talks to resolve disputes
President makes tough speech on resolution; extremism will not be tolerated from any side; corruption suspects to be arrested this month Ranil says ‘no gun to the head’, he…
- 5th Column
Illegal deliveries they bowl after the match
My dear Dark Horse, I thought I must write to you to congratulate you on your appointment as the boss in charge of cricket in this country. I…
- The Economic Analysis
Two-pronged strategy to resolve the foremost economic challenge of the fiscal imbalance
The current economic and financial crisis has come about owing to the cumulative impact of successive fiscal deficits over many years. Containing the fiscal deficit to 5 per…
- Focus on Rights
Learning from our past constitution-making efforts
The Government’s frantic rush towards finalizing a new Constitution for Sri Lanka has, in its path, several formidable obstacles. These include cautions emanating from established legal precedent in…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Qatar’s air tycoon offers bitter medicine for SriLankan
When Qatar Airways acquired its first A 380 superjumbo, its Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker (pronounced Bak’r) saw to it that the aircraft did a few low…
- Sunday Punch
Maithripala’s elusive dream to dethrone the Presidency
Grand plan to abolish the constitution but will the unknown angel be worse than the devil we know? Few men in history have ever aspired to the highest…
- THOUGHTS FROM LONDON
A Blair trap laid for our leaders
When it was first revealed-no thanks to our foreign ministry which was hiding the news like it was their family boodelay- that Tony Blair would deliver the Lakshman…
Plus
They find a home and hope
They come in despair, hardly able to deal with their physical disability and low self-esteem, in many instances abandoned or neglected by their families and shunned and stigmatized…
Letters
Hope the President and Premier will perform better this year Among many others expressing their concerns over the current state of affairs, reader R.de Silva of Kalubowila in a…
Thai Pongal: Being thankful for life’s blessings in this modern age
Once upon a time Lord Shiva asked his bull, Basava, to go to Earth and tell the people to apply oil to their hair and bathe daily while…
Star struck!
The Lankan Star of Adam is the world’s largest cut and polished blue star sapphire weighing in at 1404.49 carats. Obtained by a buyer who wishes to remain…
Magazine
Get into the 2016 look!
What should you wear in 2016? If you’re looking for the newest trends, here are some pointers from a few people in the fashion world…
Young at heart
Gehan joins the cause for ‘Music of the Heart’
Promising releases for 2016
Adele’s latest album continues top US charts
Yashan looks ‘Kauluwen Eha’ in the New Year
SING-A-LONG WITH MARIAZELLE
A play on madness
For love of Hindustani classical music
2016: An Year for cinema
Hilton Colombo Residences launched WIP with ‘HHonors’
Cinnamon -HSBC Marco Pierre White Challenge for Sri Lankan culinary enthusiasts
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North Korea’s defiance underlines the urgency to eradicate nuclear weapons
NEW YORK (IDN) – North Korea defied world powers, on January 6, by announcing that it…
Patronage, privilege – and principles
Sharp and funny: Legally Brown comedian Nazeem Hussain on tour
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Get into the 2016 look!
What should you wear in 2016? If you’re looking for the newest trends, here are some…
Young at heart
Gehan joins the cause for ‘Music of the Heart’
More Magazine >>TV Times
Yashan looks ‘Kauluwen Eha’ in the New Year
The popular young generation singer Yashan de Silva released his latest music video ‘Kauluwen Eha’ last…
