Nalanda strike back to record third outright win
Nalanda struck back after conceding a first inning lead to DSS to record an outright win…
Rajapaksa loyalists work out plans for new party and alliance
Former president meets local council representatives to discuss strategy for upcoming polls Sirisena reaches out to…
Phantom Belgian star in Lanka’s Beggar’s Opera
A nation’s coin of credibility is judged by the stability and value of its currency. The…
S. Korea presents USD 25,000 to improve junior football in Sri Lanka
Under the South Korean-Sri Lanka friendship, the Korean Football Federation has decided to donate USD 25,000…
The ‘season’ of tiny bugs is upon us
The Christmas and New Year celebrations are over but the ‘season’ of the tiny bugs persists.…
Seeking blessings from the Sun God
Devotees at a kovil in Jaffna worship the Sun God as pasrt of the Thai…
Houses at Rs. 2 m. each for North-East displaced
A Government-led initiative to build 65,000 houses for the displaced in the North and East has…
Veggie prices down, but consumers slow to respond
Trade stalls in urban areas are full of fresh vegetables, a few weeks after their prices…
Thai Pongal -a celebration of nature’s bounty
Thai Pongal -the festival of farmers’ thanks at the first paddy harvest, includes worship to the…
News
Thai Pongal – back to the future
With the Tamil community and political party leaders actively cooperating with the National Government, Thai Pongal was celebrated in a special way on Friday.…
Tree-top protest brings results to students
Housing and Construction Minister Sajith Premadsa had to intervene to…
DDCC heads to be briefed on their role in development
Lanka mediates for Nasheed’s release
Central Bank, commercial banks oppose Finance Minister’s ‘no-questions’ policy
Ravi attends launch of China-sponsored AIIB
Nasheed released for surgery
Bidding process for names on vehicle number plates
Burning questions over huge coal-buying contract
UK Foreign Office bans use of its embassies by ex-PMs/ Ministers
Wait awhile for fuel price formula – Minister
Ministry awaiting results of inquiry where police allegedly prevented media from reporting
Seeking blessings from the Sun God
More cop shops to provide speedier response to public complaints
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Nalanda strike back to record third outright win
By M. Shamil AmitNalanda struck back after conceding a first inning lead to DSS to record an outright win by four wickets in the low scoring Under 19…
Match-fixing probe: Kusal asked to get out below 18
Sri Lanka’s cricket captain Angelo Mathews was summoned on Thursday…
One captain for national cricket to be adopted
Professionalism into cricket: Thilanga outlines vision
Australian Tennis season 2016
When the going gets tough, the tough get going
Ragama CC demolish Saracens in just one day
Thushira 101 as Lankan CC makes 364
If there were no temples sports would be doomed
HOW COME?
Jaswar Umar appointed International Match Commissioner
Kandy SC files a claim for the League title
SLAS to flag off annual events with SLARDAR 100 Rally
Prabagaran to face tough opposition at Open Golf Championship
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More cars (and), more congestion in Colombo
Is this a building? The latest car carrier to dock at the Hambantota harbour last week resembles a huge building. The K’ Line car carrier…
Central Bank to restructure, recapitalise and sell troubled Entrust Securities
Auditor KPMG, under the aegis of the Central Bank (CB),…
Used, not new, cars in future for government servants
Soros-funded, 3-year economic development plan for Sri Lanka
Trade unions to meet EU team on GSP+
Presidential commission becomes the order of the day to solve GK mystery
World-class forums futile without rectifying economic fundamentals
Three cooks in a budget soup
Sri Lanka’s DNA specialist offers quick diagnosis on bacterial or fungal infections
Why is economic justice not on the transitional justice agenda?
Sri Lanka offers better quality of life than Venezuela, says former Venezuelan economist
Crisis in Sri Lanka’s age-old toddy industry as licence fees rise sharply
Sri Lanka remains a country without a water development policy
On-arrival visa fee permitted in 5 currencies at Colombo airport
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Editorial
Constitution making while economy collapsing
Is it going to be a Constituent Assembly or a Constitutional Assembly? Will the provisions of the 13th Amendment be expanded to provide for more devolution; is it going to be ‘Federal’ or ‘Unitary’ or ‘United’; how much powers will Parliament and the Prime Minister have and the President not…
Columns
- Political Column
Rajapaksa loyalists work out plans for new party and alliance
Former president meets local council representatives to discuss strategy for upcoming polls Sirisena reaches out to dissident faction, but with limited success in his move to keep the Rajapaksas…
- 5th Column
The games the sports minister plays
My dear Dayasiri, I thought I must write to you because you seem to be in the news these days, whether you like it or not, mostly since…
- The Economic Analysis
Lessening trade deficit vital to avoid worsening balance of payments
The large expanding trade deficits are the root cause for the balance of payments crisis. In 2015 the trade deficit widened as exports plunged and imports continued to…
- Lobby
Need for new Constitution unites House but process proves divisive
While political parties across the board agree on the need to do away with the 1978 Constitution that introduced the “twin evils”, namely the Executive Presidency and the…
- Focus on Rights
Replacing sycophancy with a culture of criticism
One year into the appealing rhetoric of the Sirisena-Wickremesinghe administration, it is heartening to see Sri Lanka’s artistes and scholars, whose peoples’ movements were pivotal to the change…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Diplomatic cover for Uguduwa at US ambassador’s residence
In the world of diplomats, the most protected are United States envoys serving their country in overseas missions. The importance of a US ambassador’s personal security has risen…
- Sunday Punch
Phantom Belgian star in Lanka’s Beggar’s Opera
A nation’s coin of credibility is judged by the stability and value of its currency. The depths to which this nation’s economy has plummeted, the pits of economic…
- THOUGHTS FROM LONDON
Chop suey of royalty, loyalty, eccentricity and more
So now it is British Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire who turns up in Sri Lanka, leaving his chilly, rain-soaked country for warmer climes. Recently our one-time friends…
Plus
Writer on the move
What would Kesari do? As Amitav Ghosh stood arguing with a taxi driver, a character from his book popped into his head. For Ghosh, who in 2015 brought his…
Letters
Don’t let politicians tinker with new Constitution Every citizen irrespective of racial, ethnic or religious differences should feel this is his/her country where he/she has equal rights and…
Appreciations
Siddique Sally and Shayir Sally Craft followed craft until they flew no more I vividly remember January 17, 1966, the day 50 years ago when Flight Sergeant Mohamed…
Kala Pola with added attractions will hit the road
‘Beauty is in the eye of its beholder’. This is the concept on which Kala Pola has operated for the past 22 years and it is the basis…
Magazine
Lit. Fest hits the hills
The Galle Literary Festival’s colours flew high in Kandy last week. At the city’s heart, Queen’s Hotel was cocooned in fluttering blue flags, marking the…
Telling other people’s stories is important—Shani Mootoo
Finding liberation and relief in writing—Omar Musa
Shehan’s debut studio effort
100 Words Since 1997
‘The Revenant’ and ‘The Martian’ take top awards at Golden Globes
Tributes pour in for David Bowie
Carving out a niche in personal development
Nittaya: Bilingual music journey
CAKE LABS ends year with vibrant talent show finale
‘Kala Pola 2016’ back in action
Birth of a cinema
Kaushalya captures a corrupt country
The Best of Hollywood for 2016
‘Rabi Chaya’ A unique Cultural Festival by Shantiniketan Friends
Chapter One Restaurant : New experiences in taste
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India’s nuke materials are vulnerable to theft
Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu – On October 8, 2014, Head Constable Vijay Singh awoke before dawn and…
Is cost of living your problem?
Oldest existing Sinhala newspaper, the Gnanartha Pradeepaya is 150 years old
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‘Skin-prick test’ that reveals all
A drop of liquid is plopped onto the forearm, a tiny scratch made with a lancet…
Get a dose of healthy Passion
To Sir with love – Inspiring teachers
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Nittaya: Bilingual music journey
Nittaya Chookaew Abhayawickrama, a Thai born singer, released her maiden DVD ‘Maage Desa Maane’ comprising four…
CAKE LABS ends year with vibrant talent show finale
‘Kala Pola 2016’ back in action
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Kids talent Show
A Talent Show by kids of Walgammula was held recently at Nihal Asoka Auditorium, Kirama.…