Lightning alert as inter-monsoon season starts
The intense heat of the past weeks has given way to heavy rains, thunderstorms and lightning,…
Glorious uncertainties of Bradby rivalry
At the conclusion of a wonderfully exciting game, a rejuvenated Trinity side had pulled off an…
When the castle’s keeper errs – the crooked man walks the crooked mile
There is no argument; Sri Lankans generally are cricket fanatics. In the present context, when Lankan…
Photo focus: Our vanishing wildlife
The burning of forest reserves, the prevailing drought and clearing of land for development projects have…
Sykes Picot Agreement: 100 years ago, Britain and France carved up West Asia
During the second half of the 19th century the British Empire wanted to ensure the Middle…
Elkaduwa Plantations reeks of malpractices, mismanagement
State-owned Regional Plantation Company (RPC) Elkaduwa Plantations that has wreaked havoc with numerous alleged malpractices and…
Shades of rainforest
ODEL’s latest ‘Jungle Luxe’ collection themed ‘Rainforest’ was unveiled recently at a fashion show at the…
A tale told in water
If you happen to walk past the Visakha Vidyalaya swimming pool on a weekday after five,…
Paththini potrays a love devine
Prof. Sunail Ariyaratne’s latest film “Paththini” based on a love affair between Kannagi and Kovalan or…
News
Police sing for the thrice-blessed day of Vesak
As the country prepares for Vesak next Saturday, the annual Police Vesak Bhakthi Gee was held on a devotional note at the Police Park on…
Work suspended after New Delhi claims it may be a naval facility
The construction of a new church on the island of…
New laws for national security and crime busting
Plans to turn around SLCTB, 12,000 layoffs, depot lands to be leased
Alleged gender discrimination in police: A fourth woman ASP goes to court
GSP Plus: Lanka has a long way to go, 27 conventions
Supplementary Estimate vote report out on Tuesday
Animal rights activists balk at Ministry’s stray dog plan
Thiyagaraja Arasanayagam awarded Gratiaen Prize 2015
Lightning alert as inter-monsoon season starts
Using Dalada Maligawa as background for wedding photoshoots frowned on
Cleaning up the Unawatunna beach
Away from home FTZ workers badly hit by VAT on phone calls
Supplementary Estimate vote report out on Tuesday
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Glorious uncertainties of Bradby rivalry
By Aubrey KuruppuAt the conclusion of a wonderfully exciting game, a rejuvenated Trinity side had pulled off an 18 points (1 goal, 1 try, 2 penalties) to…
It’s hotting up as Yohan moves to second place
As the 37th Bata-the Sunday Times Most Popular Schoolboy Cricketer…
Still a window is open for Athletics at Rio 2016
When the castle’s keeper errs – the crooked man walks the crooked mile
Why there are so few turnovers in the game when Sri Lankans play
Showtime by Halep, Djokovic and Murray
Cavalry Supercross to be flagged off on June 12
That memorable win in Old Blighty
Lanka U-20 Rugby team to Malaysia
Still a window is open for Athletics at Rio 2016
TMO is it good?
TMOs are already misinterprited and misrepresented
Shirantha’s record takes him to unfamiliar terrain
Young Footballers’ future at stake!
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Tax on pavement hawkers on the cards
By Bandula SirimannaSri Lankan pavement hawkers, on one hand a menace to pedestrians while on the other a crucial vote base for politicians, are to be provided…
Govt. – Airbus in talks to cancel SriLankan orders
In a bid to avoid future losses at the cash-strapped…
President directs sale of three state hotels
S’pore hospital chain interested in Lanka Hospitals
CB woos fund managers in S’pore
Elkaduwa Plantations reeks of malpractices, mismanagement
Start-ups, the new generation
RPCs to change model to out-grower system, says Minister
“CICT invests $10 mln in green port concept”
Dialog TV introduces new pay-per-view Sri Lankan cinema product
SL packaging industry continues to urge government to withdraw proposed ban on polythene use
Petroleum Ministry orders crackdown on errant lubricant players
BOC, nurturing SMEs for nation’s prosperity
AMW discusses vehicle buying in Sri Lanka
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Editorial
Europe’s economic neo-colonialism
That even Cabinet Ministers were taken by surprise by this newspaper’s front page lead story last week was not the best example of transparency and good governance — supposedly the trademark of this Government. The story; that the European Union (EU) and Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs have agreed…
Columns
- Political Column
Govt.’s popularity gets a beating; growing concern over failure to tackle corruption
VAT hits millions of people and sends prices soaring Govt. sponsors Rajapaksa’s visit to Uganda amid questions over why no present leaders were invited One morning last week,…
- 5th Column
Heaping congratulations just isn’t enough
My Dear Palitha Thevarapperuma, I thought I should write to you to congratulate you on your latest achievement. No, it is not being appointed a deputy minister a…
- The Economic Analysis
The crippling burden of mounting foreign debt servicing costs
The massive increase in the country’s foreign debt and its huge debt servicing costs are a severe burden on the economy. They are a severe strain on the…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
President takes steps to evict former regime’s key players
President Maithripala Sirisena was livid when he learnt at last Tuesday’s ministerial meeting that some key players in the previous Government were still occupying official bungalows. This is…
- Focus on Rights
Testing the difference between the new and the old
In a notably pungent observation at the close of her mission visit to Sri Lanka this month, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and…
- Sunday Punch
Storm in a tea cup as 61 Lankans are named in the Panama Papers
But where’s the proof that will stand up in court? This week the world got its second instalment of the Panama Papers and Lanka received the names of…
- Podi Hamuduruwo Gangaramaya
Let peace and happiness prevail this Vesak
Vesak Poya is just round the corner and it is time for us to take some important decisions on this occasion, instead of letting this hallowed event pass.…
- Podi Hamuduruwo Gangaramaya
Let peace and happiness prevail this Vesak
Vesak Poya is just round the corner and it is time for us to take some important decisions on this occasion, instead of letting this hallowed event pass.…
- Thoughts from London
A plague on both your houses
At a time when England is celebrating the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare it would not be inappropriate to quote a line from a play that somehow seems to…
Plus
Drowning tradition gets a step up
Stilt fishing is very famous in Sri Lanka – everyone knows about it but very few actually practise it. Today this unique livelihood, which has been passed down…
Dancing gurus remembered with Sanni Yakuma
The name ‘Sanni Yakuma’ comes from the Sinhala word “sanniya” meaning disease or ailment, and “yakuma” meaning demon ritual. The ‘Sanni Yakuma’ is one of the four main…
Letters
Vanishing species in Parliament and politics In England MPs are not called honourable members, but some of them are. In Sri Lanka, they are called honourable members, but…
Man’s best friend on the street must remain on the street
Some love dogs; some hate them; some fear them. Yet, man and dog have co-existed for centuries, but it has not always been a peaceful co-existence. The Mahavamsa…
Magazine
Darkness, temple bells and sounds of heavy metal
Thematically amplifying the rebellious and defiant spirits from growling vocalists to drummers in black masks, the momentum only kept growing at Colombo City Hotel last…
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A tale told in water
Everest Trek Blog: Pushing forward to the summit
Police unhappy with Beyonce
100 Words
Bradby fashions
‘Sax solo by Sandun’
Young musician duo to set a world record in Sydney
French cinema recreated
Paththini potrays a love devine
Chef’s Table Dining Experiences at FLOW
Chef Publis felicitated for 60 years of service at MLH
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It’s freebie season in Tamil Nadu ahead of tomorrow’s polls
It’s election time in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. And for voters, it means…
Rahul emerges as threat to Modi
Bridges can be easily smashed but not so easily built: Chief Justice
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Learning to live with Motor Neurone Disease
It is a disease which gained much prominence after the famous English theoretical physicist, cosmologist and…
The superpower pomegranate
Paying attention could save your life
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‘Sax solo by Sandun’
Sandun Parakum is, a veteran saxophonist in the music field, is planning to release his maiden…
Young musician duo to set a world record in Sydney
French cinema recreated
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Make a Vesak lantern in six easy steps
You will need: Either 1 packet of bendy straws or 25 bamboo sticks cut to 25cm…