Sailors row home for an easy win
By Narendra Kulatunga Dinusha Chaturanga, Lee Keegal and Nivanka Prasad came up brilliant performances and that…
Stone throwers caught in the net; security beefed up on trains
Those who throw stones at trains beware! Special security teams have been deployed on trains…
PM stops bid to ban Muslim veil
Believe it or not! The National Security Council (NSC) recently considered a proposal by a top…
Sirisena cracks the whip; bites the bullet, risks splitting Party
Rajapaksa faction reacts by deciding to form new political movement; SLFP to split for local, provincial…
Sustaining South Asia’s public health successes
In recent years, South Asian countries have beaten down infectiousdiseases like malaria, polio and lymphatic filariasis.…
The story of a house, two portraits and now a third
They were a close-knit foursome – two reputed doctors of yore and their wives, both nurses…
Revlon beauty off to LA for Miss Universe
Jayanthi De Silva was crowned Revlon Miss Universe Sri Lanka 2016 by the Miss Universe Sri…
Letters
Doctor heal thyself and put patients before perks Recent news in the print and electronic media…
News
Mirror, Mirror on the wall: What did she write?
UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova visited the Sigiriya Rock Fortress this week and left a message on a replica of the famed “Mirror Wall” at…
Malik hires another US firm to lobby for Lanka
Foreign Ministry unaware; non-existent peace process part of the deal,…
Digital forensic lab, new gadgets to fight crime
Children getting addictive snuff at schoolgates
Paranagama Commission proposes Special High Court and Truth Commission
SriLankan pilots threaten to strike
Decked for goddess Pattini
Govt. fast-tracks National Trade Policy to facilitate ETCA
Australian govt. never recognised ‘Tamil Eelam’ as a separate country: HC Hutchesson
MP’s Code of Conduct to be adopted shortly
Magisterial inquiry tomorrow into Justice Sarath de Abrew’s death
Tiran Alles indicted for misappropriating Rs 167 million
Tight security for Scotsman in Malaka Silva assault case
India’s 69th Independence Day celebration in Colombo
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Ford prefers Lankans to be the underdogs
By S.R. Pathiravithana Suddenly there are some new kids on the block and a thousand questions are being asked. Now everyone wants to know as…
The worst ever marathon at Sports Festival
By Susil Premalal The men’s and women’s marathons of the…
Sailors row home for an easy win
Thou shall not wilt — believe in your inner ability
A dark-horse appeared in Rio
Now to follow the Under-20 success
Janali steals the limelight at SLTA
Kavindu slams quick fire double ton
St. Peter’s, Ananda and Thurstan advance to semi-finals
Sri Lanka Telecom ahead at Mercantile Athletic Meet
Wins for Seylan Men and Women
Introspection and cleansing of SL Football’s Augean stables
Football: We have COPE, but scope and hope
Ex-National Football Captain now a grave digger at 37
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Disability not a barrier
S. Kirusanth, 19 years, working at a vehicle repair shop in Vavuniya. The youngster lost a leg in a shell attack when he was just…
Professionals walk out but keep options open on ETCA discussions
The newly-formed joint professionals’ body, the United Professionals Movement (UPM)…
New twist in Agalawatte Plantations drama
JAT to buy troubled Touchwood
Sri Lanka’s tax reforms take a back seat in national development plan
Sri Lanka to spend over $2 mln for law firm’s 3-mth legal expertise
Burgeoning debt trap exacerbated by ‘Dragon-debt trap’
Of professionals and politicians
Gemfields UK begins gem trading in Sri Lanka
Simpli(fly) the best, now better than the rest
Wide spreads by banks: There are better ways of making money for both banks and customers
1970s cry of “export or perish’ becoming more real today
Unclaimed money orders add over Rs. 5 mln to state revenue
Globally-acclaimed Meiya & Alvin Toy Collection returns home to delight children in Sri Lanka
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Editorial
The harmonious balancing of power
The LAWASIA conference concluded this week in Colombo, its jubilee celebrations marked with a Colombo declaration signed by the Asia Pacific Region Chief Justices calling for a further commitment to the Separation of Powers between the Executive (Government), the Legislature (Parliament) and the Judiciary (Courts). Coming as it did in…
Columns
- Political Column
Sirisena cracks the whip; bites the bullet, risks splitting Party
Rajapaksa faction reacts by deciding to form new political movement; SLFP to split for local, provincial polls and referendum next year PM to outline alternative revenue generating system,…
- 5th Column
Ruling sans some Blues
My dear Maithri, I thought I must write to you to congratulate you on completing a one year ‘yahapaalanaya’ partnership with the Greens but then, you seem to…
- The Economic Analysis
Fiscal and monetary policy coordination vital to contain inflation and trade deficit
The recent increase in the policy interest rate by the Central Bank was a move in the right direction. The objective of the increase in interest rates was…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
PM stops bid to ban Muslim veil
Believe it or not! The National Security Council (NSC) recently considered a proposal by a top Defence Ministry official to impose a ban on Muslim women in Sri…
- Focus on Rights
The ends cannot justify the means in nation-building
A revealing comment was made to me by an infuriated social justice activist last week in relation to disturbing trends that have surfaced in public debate. As he…
- Sunday Punch
The OMP Act: The first step on the Long hard road to reconciliation
If those ultra chauvinists who thump the ‘Sinhala only’ drum, do so out of a genuine concern that a separate state of Tamil Eelam will sooner or later…
- Podi Hamuduruwo Gangaramaya
Let us avoid waste and lead a simple life
We need to be happy at the efforts made by a majority of the people to cut down waste and live in a simple way. Earlier also our…
- Thoughts from London
Where oh where is that code of conduct?
It was meant to be a happy and festive occasion. It was the mid-April Sinhala and Tamil New Year this year. It could not have been entirely happy…
Plus
Placing trust in inner salvation
From donning the black cloak as a lawyer in his younger years to the saffron robes of a Buddhist monk he’s clad in today, Bhante (Venerable) Vayama Kami’s…
Art to stamp its mark at the grand old dame in Fort
Cinnamon Colomboscope has a reputation for hosting its exhibitions in iconic buildings and unique spaces. Last year, the festival exhibition was held in the abandoned Rio Hotel. This…
The story of a house, two portraits and now a third
They were a close-knit foursome – two reputed doctors of yore and their wives, both nurses from foreign lands who made Sri Lanka their home. Three are no…
John Capper: A life in old Ceylon
John Capper (1814-1898) is one of those 19th-century British colonists who contributed something worthwhile to the island – in his case mainly to the development of journalism in…
Magazine
‘We don’t perform, we entertain’
When the De Lanerolle Brothers first took the stage, it surprisingly wasn’t to sing. The siblings – Rohan and Ishan are known for their rich…
Grace presents her ‘accident baby’ on a Sunday afternoon
Pawever Pals : Supporting the underdog
Mirror Lit 100 Words
Ellen DeGeneres defends her Usain Bolt tweet some claimed was racist
Amber Heard and Johnny Depp Case Settled, Domestic Violence Petition Withdrawn
Researchers spot bizarre ‘googly-eyed’ stubby squid 900 feet down on the sea floor off California
‘Sam the Man’ in action
Peterites test ‘Gravity’ at MLH
Star studded ‘Next Gen’ tonight
Ben-Hur A cinema based on bestselling literature
Tale of a struggle for power
‘Wassanaye Sanda’ blooms
“Dutugemunu” back on the boards
Rustom, tragic story of a naval officer
Nallur Festival with ‘Jetwing Jaffna’
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The RAW Truth in Sri Lanka
In 1991, she was the last Indian journalist to interview Rajiv Gandhi and a few metres…
The Jaffna Conspiracy
Sustaining South Asia’s public health successes
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Lessons in caring and patience
A daughter recounts her experience of taking care of her mother diagnosed with a terminal illness,…
Goodness of gauva
Memories are made up or real?
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‘Sam the Man’ in action
‘Sam the Man’ will feature at the ‘Home Makers Heaven 2016’, a dance organized by the…
Peterites test ‘Gravity’ at MLH
Star studded ‘Next Gen’ tonight
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The 51st Colombo Camporee
The 51st Colombo Camporee was held at Vihara Mahadevi Park last weekend.Pix. by Indika Handuwala…