Bhikku Vinaya a la Sri Lanka, under threat from new Code-of-Conduct Bill: PHU
A proposed law which makes it a punishable offence for members of the Buddhist clergy to…
Journalists stage a protest against the harassment of media personnel by the police
Provincial journalists from all parts of the country gathered in Embilipitiya yesterday to stage a protest…
Lanka’s role in solving Maldivian crisis
Nasheed was in Colombo hotel from Sunday to Thursday meeting with top Western envoys, but picture of…
His mum tossed him the car keys … and death lay ahead
When the 15-year-old schoolboy was handed the car keys neither he nor his mother had an…
Chilaw fish market in a state of neglect
The public fish market in Chilaw, located on a two-acre block of land bordering the Chilaw…
Minister messes up match-fixing probe
Foot-in-the-mouth is a common ailment afflicting especially the glory-seeking gentry by the Diyawanna Lake. The latest…
21 Lankan swimmers ready to win medals at SAG
Twenty one swimmers have been selected for the 12th South Asian Games (SAG) Swimming Championships to…
Kankahewa helps Docs beat Architects
A fine allround performance by Charuka Kankahewa, skipper of the Sri Lanka Doctors team helped his…
‘Colombo by Jeep’ Four wheel magic
‘Colombo by Jeep’ is a novel tourism concept introduced to the country with the current tourism…
News
Discussing the state of the world
With reports saying that 63 of the world’s super billionaires owned more wealth than half the world’s population or 3.5 billion people, world leaders and…
Consumers get no relief from tax hike suspension
Millions of consumers have been forced to fork out different…
Loud pre-dawn tremor shakes Achchuveli
Sri Lankan attorneys’ letters not credible: British HC
10,000-rupee minimum wage
UNHRC chief, Indian FM coming
Tougher law could be used against poachers
SL on track for GSP Plus but a long way to go: EU Envoy
CEB expands digital/electronic meter installation into household sector
The annual Kelaniya Duruthu Maha Perahera was held this week
Kidney transplants suspended: Ministry, IGP to probe Indian media reports
Talks with Iran for cheaper oil, but process may take time: Minister
Committee appointed to speed release of lands in North
Thowfeek replaces Hafeez in Parliament
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SLC’s downsizing programme on the way
By S.R. PathiravithanaThe new administration of Sri Lanka Cricket is taking a serious look at its various components and is also considering at ways to make the…
Sammu Ashan guides Lankans to comfortable win
Sri Lanka Under-19s recorded a comfortable 4-wicket win against New…
Chanderpaul ends 22-year international career
Major upset as Soldiers floor SSC by 5 wickets
St. Joseph’s dominate proceedings
BRC on course for fifth successive win
CR by the skin of their teeth
Confident Kandy lads grab another opportunity
Anil Jayalath sets his eyes on Rio after record breaking effort
This sports doctor uses his bare hands to heal
Park Clubs lads looking for a win
Please enable me to work…
Team of twelve paddlers off to India
Sports and Health Promotion week
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Lessons to learn: Registering a business in the UK within 24 hours
Sri Lanka can take a cue from Britain on improving its image and cleaning up its act in doing business, according to this notice displayed…
Two Sri Lankan study teams head to Harvard in a clear exercise of duplication
Sri Lanka is sending two separate teams to the world…
Lifting Iranian sanctions brews well for Ceylon Tea
New legislation, regulation for tourism
FCID probe on tainted oil hedging deal completed
Harvard’s Ricardo Hausmann has no fresh message for crisis-ridden SL economy
Harvard magic in SL take-off
Sri Lanka needs competent negotiators in proposed FTA discussions
Businessman Harry J should not ‘harass’ people, counsel tells Colombo court
Independent directors blew whistle on Entrust
Authentic Sri Lankan experience sells, says tourism industry
A. S. Jayawardena: The banker’s banker
Bio Extracts, makers of “BARAKA” wins 2 Presidential Export Awards
Korea Eximbank opens a representative office in Colombo
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Editorial
Davos: Dreams and realities
All eyes were on Davos, the picturesque Swiss town that overlooks the snow-capped Alps where at this time of the year, the world’s business hot shots try to solve the global economic problems in four days. Sri Lanka was represented by the Prime Minister no less and the big guns…
Columns
- Political Column
Lanka’s role in solving Maldivian crisis
Nasheed was in Colombo hotel from Sunday to Thursday meeting with top Western envoys, but picture of Sirisena meeting a fake Sirisena holds secret talks with Namal amid speculation…
- 5th Column
When a law prof breaks his silence
My dear GL, I thought I must write to you because you are in the news once again, telling us what we should do and what we should…
- The Economic Analysis
Reforms fundamental for accelerating higher education
Higher education has an important role in Sri Lanka’s economic and social development. The development of quality university and tertiary education that is at the pinnacle of the…
- Focus on Rights
Dispelling gathering storm clouds over Sri Lanka
As former Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa emerged smiling into television cameras this week following summons issued by Sri Lanka’s Presidential Commission on Serious Fraud et al (PRECIFAC), his…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
FCID chief’s email hacked; questions over delay in VIP arrests
Since being set up almost one year ago, the Police Department’s Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) has probed a multitude of cases, some high profile while others are…
- Sunday Punch
Govt opens Pandora’s Box and sets free Mahinda’s power broking hopes again
In ordinary times, local government elections elicit about as much excitement as a donkey race would rouse at Royal Ascot. This year’s scheduled polls would have been held…
- THOUGHTS FROM LONDON
Stop impunity of the khakied fraternity
Aficionados of Groucho Marx, that hilariously witty comedian, might recall that he once threatened to horsewhip somebody- if he had a horse, that is. President Sirisena is no…
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‘Goddess of storytelling’ shares her vision and wisdom
When the Fairway Galle Literay Festival is held in Jaffna today, Indian storyteller Geeta Ramanujam is likely to be one of the big draws. Hailed as the ‘Goddess…
National Trust lecture: Saving Sri Lanka’s blue whales
Sri Lankan blue whales are a unique, non-migrating, endangered subspecies. They breed six months out of phase with other pygmy blue whales in the Southern Hemisphere, display different…
The Good Life: An Introduction to Religion and Consciousness
‘The Good Life – An Introduction to Religion and Consciousness’ by Iromi Dharmawardhane was launched on January 9 at the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute by Stamford Lake Publications. The…
RASSL lecture: Brahmi writing at Anuradhapura Citadel
The Royal Asiatic Society Sri Lanka’s (RASSL) monthly public lecture will be delivered by Dr. Malini Dias, Vice President, Royal Asiatic Society on the “Language of the Brahmi…
Magazine
Having a good laugh with Nazeem
For Nazeem Hussain, performing a stand-up act in his motherland was something which he never anticipated. Born and raised in Australia ( his parents migrated…
A story for little cousins and then there was Mr. Gum!
UMT begins new chapter to promote integration across the country
Out of the box
Colombo’s craziest ice cream flavours
The Yawning Gap
Gearing up for ‘Guitar Fest’
Getting into that sound
Vox one concludes festive season with lively sounds
Canadian artistes
‘Gee Padura’ at Nuga Sevana
Russian ‘Giselle’ in Colombo
Throne of Praise
‘Socrates’ goes on the boards
Daddy’s Home; A battle to be a better daddy
Angeline in ‘Alakamandawa’
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‘Handle mega city projects with care’
UN human development expert urges caution on urbanisation Says Lanka is a developed nation in human…
Recognising casualties of battle and war veterans
Tully’s tales — passage through India
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Having a good laugh with Nazeem
For Nazeem Hussain, performing a stand-up act in his motherland was something which he never anticipated.…
A story for little cousins and then there was Mr. Gum!
UMT begins new chapter to promote integration across the country
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‘Gee Padura’ at Nuga Sevana
‘Gee Padura’, an evening of music, organised by the International Branch of the National Savings Bank…
