Batticaloa declared mine-free, but 26 mn square metres still to be cleared in 9 districts
The Batticaloa District has been declared mine free but the government still needs to clear more…
Govt. waste deep in its (mis)management and disposal
By Sandun Jayawardana Piles of garbage still remain in street corners as workers toil to segregate…
Yet another battle of the Blues on June 30
The 4th Royal-Thomian Sailing Regatta will take place at Bolgoda Lake by the Ceylon Motor Yacht…
More details emerge on SriLankan’s state of affairs
Line minister had no knowledge on national carrier’s decision to terminate deal with Airbus CID probe…
Who will fill America’s shoes?
By Richard N. Haass NEW YORK – It is increasingly clear that US President Donald Trump…
Ailing tea and rubber sectors
In Sri Lanka, around 880,000 hectares are under plantation crops which constitute tea, rubber, coconut, sugarcane,…
Overflowing comments as Sri Lankan citizens strongly express themselves over dengue outbreak
From clearing garbage on time, increasing penalties to garbage dumpers, increasing hospital facilities for dengue patients…
Fresh cast take to the stage with ‘Chaos At The Vicarage’
It’s quite hilarious, when a peaceful vicarage ends up in complete chaos in a short span…
A suspenseful journey in search of a serpent
‘Pitasakwala Abhirahasa’ (The Mystery of ET) famed young director Nirmal Rajapaksa’s newest film ‘Maranthika Sarpaya’ (Deadly…
News
The battle to cope with dengue
With the dengue epidemic continuing to surge, public hospitals are packed to capacity as seen in this ward at the Fever Hospital. Forty-two beds have…
Aloysius distillery: Finance Ministry asked to show cause
A Task Force, functioning under President Maithripala Sirisena, has queried…
CID action against those provoking religious or ethnic tension
Rice shock: 40 percent drop in production, huge imports soon
Bid to bomb Mecca’s Grand Mosque foiled
GMOA suspends strike, claims President agreed to demands
New laws to check multiple voting by the displaced
Dr. Kelgama’s funeral tomorrow
Talks collapse, postal unions to strike from Tuesday
Heavy rain in the next 2 days: Met Dept
Indo-Sri Lanka talks to release more Indian boats
Qatar embassy assures Sri Lanka
RTI progress assessed: Appeals heard and info relased disclosed
Celebrating a deep sense of fellowship and co-existence
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Is it enter Mr. Hathurusingha
By Champika FernandoFord was complaining of Gurusinha exceeding his limits
Ford left in a huff, SLC turn to Hathurusingha Sri Lanka Cricket is reportedly in discussions with former national cricketer Chandika Hathurusingha to replace head…
Lasith leads with only two counts left
With just two counts to go in the Dialog 4G-the…
Avishka and Wesley still are dominant factors
Yet another battle of the Blues on June 30
All-Island Schools’ Hockey Tourney in Mihintale
Kandy SC AGM today
The two-legged tourney in Kandy and Colombo
Rotten eggs, Malinga-Dayasiri row and the likely humiliation
Innovative play- engine of our time
The Greens proved a point but are Joes the new kids in town?
Marlon at the helm again
No stamp of approval for the Lankan squad
Veddahs at the Olympics
Sad tale of Johnian Rugby poaching
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Public anger mounting over dengue management: BT-RCB Poll
Teach Civics and manners in schools
Unsurprisingly, a new joint poll by the Business Times (BT) and the Research Consultancy Bureau (RCB) on the dengue crisis that has engulfed the country,…
Anilana’s inflated pricing catches up
Anilana Hotels and Properties PLC (Anilana) which has negotiated with…
India-Japan link to set up LNG power plant in Sri Lanka
BOC’s divestiture in Grand Oriental Hotel uncertain
Hilton, Grand Hyatt’s RFPs before cabinet
Tackling dengue: Unity in diversity
Ailing tea and rubber sectors
1% of GDP of Colombo Metro area lost due to floods
Overflowing comments as Sri Lankan citizens strongly express themselves over dengue outbreak
Short -term solutions to the garbage crisis
Dengue threatens innocent lives across Sri Lanka
US$300 million Dedduwa -Akurala high-end tourism zone gets underway
Palm oil imports affect coconut oil prices amidst fears of fresh coconut imports
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank – then and now
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Editorial
When land acquisition ignores citizens’ rights
From time to time, Governments in this country have embarked on aggressive land acquisition drives citing development requisites. But when it comes to compensating those who are forced to give up their homes and businesses, the wheels grind very slowly indeed–or, for some, not at all. Under the Land Acquisition…
Columns
- Political Column
More details emerge on SriLankan’s state of affairs
Line minister had no knowledge on national carrier’s decision to terminate deal with Airbus CID probe underway on the purchase of four Airbus A -350 900 aircraft AG…
- 5th Column
A nasty spat
My dear Wiggie, I thought I should write to you when I heard that Sampanthan seeya and you were having a good old fashioned fight, bringing the North…
- The Economic Analysis
Will the Sri Lankan economy be Asia’s left behind economy? Learning from Vietnam
Despite uncertainty in the global economy, Asia is expected to be the fastest growing region in the world. In fact Asia’s dynamic economies are continuing to lead global…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
President’s Fund drying up, Sirisena wants one billion rupees urgently
From providing financial assistance for medical treatment to granting relief to low-income groups over the years, the President’s Fund is now, literally broke.President Maithripala Sirisena, under whom the…
- Focus on Rights
Cricket, the law and the importance of being Lasith Malinga
In a country where people seldom challenge the political leadership of the day preferring instead to pay homage to blatant sycophancy, a refreshing contrast emerges from the ‘boy…
- Sunday Punch
The Return of the Prodigal Monk
Asgiriya Chapter rushes in to back rebel bhikkhu’s nationalist call after Sirisena says anti Muslim action is to topple his government Ah, just when one had wondered whether…
- Thoughts from London
Press ejector-button at least now
At last! Whoever it is that finally decided enough was enough and brought the national carrier and some of those who run it (mostly to the ground) back…
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In search of echoes of a novel
Have you heard the story about Gabriel García Márquez’s 80th birthday party? Gabo was famous by this time, his years as a poverty stricken journalist having given way…
Old soldiers never die they say
Cecil Bertram Herbert Dunuwille born March 21, 1923 died peacefully on Thursday, June 15, and according to his last wishes was cremated the next day. Hailing from Kandy,…
The Muslim community has lost an inimitable adornment
The passing of N.M.M. Izeth Hussain removes one of few illustrious civil servants who embodied great intellectual grasp, exacting personal integrity and consequential professionalism in our nation’s public…
Eminent professor who always had time to help others
Professor Mahroof Ismail passed away a year ago on June 13. I came to know Professor Ismail through his wife Deshabandu Jezima Ismail, being a frequent visitor at…
Magazine
Step into a homely cafe for a healthy fare
If you walk into the dining area of Café Kumbuk and become confused as to whether it is actually a café or someone’s house, you…
Go to bed looking trendy
Fresh cast take to the stage with ‘Chaos At The Vicarage’
A platform for young actors
History narrated through dance
Yoko credited as co-writer of ‘Imagine’
Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ Award to Auction
Asus launches ‘ROG Masters Sri Lanka 2017’
A suspenseful journey in search of a serpent
Cinema discussion on the film ‘Nino Live’
Return of Transformers
A theatrical protest against wars
‘Thirteen Tickles’ goes in theatres
‘Guru Tharuwa’ in Panadura
The Korean Cultural Festival 2017 From Korea with love
Master Chef George Calombaris at Dilma Tea Party
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LWMF to bring Lionel Wendt’s unique legacy to the fore
The Lionel Wendt Memorial Fund (LWMF) has announced a number of exciting initiatives, for local and…
The Tortoise, the Korawakka – and the Depath Naya
Who will fill America’s shoes?
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Fresh cast take to the stage with ‘Chaos At The Vicarage’
It’s quite hilarious, when a peaceful vicarage ends up in complete chaos in a short span…
A platform for young actors
History narrated through dance
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Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ Award to Auction
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) gold plaque signifying Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the…
Asus launches ‘ROG Masters Sri Lanka 2017’
A suspenseful journey in search of a serpent
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Jumbo 2017 – Eco Safari Sri Lanka
Guiding Light An exciting International Girl Guides Camp to celebrate 100 years of excellence in leadership…