Plastic industry claims and lobbying intensify, but regulator insists ban stays
Some progressive restaurant operators are embracing the ban on polythene by using alternatives, while others say…
Norwegian vessel to dig up fish life, marine eco system data in Sri Lanka
The Norwegian research vessel RV-Dr Fridtjof Nansen will sail into Sri Lankan waters next year to…
They all ‘no-ball’ the cricket management
First time since the World Cup victory in 1996, the entire cricketing fraternity in Sri Lanka…
UNESCO in discussion to promote Sri Lanka’s Education system
A special meeting to conserve locations of historical, archaeological and cultural significance (listed as UNESCO World…
Unforgettable evening of Indian fusion with Bickram Ghosh and ensemble
It was a most distinguished gathering at the BMICH on Tuesday, August 15 to celebrate India…
Resurrecting diverse dance
On August 26 and 27, dance lovers can look forward to a show that will see…
Getting a life after chronic liver disease
The first-ever transplant in Sri Lanka for acute liver failure was performed by the Colombo North…
A jumbo favourite that’s good for you too
It is supposed to be the favourite food of elephants and in some parts of the…
Dambulla heritage site and UNESCO’s double standards
There is confusion, downright lies, and kowtowing to the West in the recent public discussions on…
News
See the agony of this monkey, but what do we do?
A skeletal monkey with little but skin and bone is seen after it quenched its thirst and struggled out of a temporary well that compassionate…
50,000 brick houses for North, East
The Government will construct 50,000 brick and mortar type houses…
Indian military team where IPKF men fell
Japanese bikes will roar again after tax slash
New e-NICs: Family details optional
Legal recognition for electronic signatures, records
Pump-and-dump trading: Pan Asia links to Perpetual/EPF probed
Sinniah is new Navy Commander
Dengue on the decline for now, continued vigilance imperative
Ed. unions rap pre-exam tuition ban
CID busts racket in videos of women lured into sexual trysts
Events of the week in pictures
Govt. to amend Inland Revenue Bill in keeping with SC determination
Reporting rape: PCCSL urges strict adherence to Editors’ Code
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Uphill task for Upul and his men
By Champika FernandoSri Lanka, after a crushing 3-0 hammering in the Test series, will look for a quick turn-around of fortunes when the five-match ODI series against…
Slovenia and Hungary emerge winners
Slovenia and Hungary emerged winners in the Men’s and Women’s…
Kandy schools to the fore
Anika bags U16 Singles, Doubles to make it five
Brandix , Omega Line and MAS Holdings qualify for finals
Four-year plan for Volleyball Convention on August 26, 27
Lack of funds — Sri Lanka pulls out of YOG Asian Qualifier
Sri Lanka meets Bhutan today in second match
India ‘B’ pip England to take the Plate
PAB rejects Sierra appeal, Access wins award
Hockey certificates to 50 students
Sri Lanka Cricket ready with domestic format
Top local pros vie for honours
Moratuwa wins the undergrads regatta
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Hard times ahead
A small-time street trader trudges along with all-purpose baskets for sale in Colombo. Most traders and businesses are going through hard times with consumers being…
Government suspends ICTA’s NPP
Sri Lanka’s controversial National Payment Platform (NPP) developed by the…
PIA pays back $2 mln in A330 aircraft wet lease arrears
CB Dep. Governor Samarasiri retires
Nano degrees from SL’s Nano Institute
LAUGFS gets Sinosure financing
Budget blues and welcome showers
Adverse impact from cess removal on imported products –NCE
Central Bank takes umbrage over former ICTA CEO Canagey’s claims
GDP growth seen at 6% in 2018, Finance Ministry says
Japanese consortium breaks Central Expressway impasse
Maliban launches new kids-learn ABC biscuit
eMarketingEye earns 19 wins at Horizon Interactive Awards
UK University collaboration explores IOT security solution
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Editorial
Neo-colonial powers exploit Indo-Pakistan rift
Both India and Pakistan celebrated their 70th anniversary of Independence from British rule, and with it marked the same number of years of hostility, suspicion, rage and arguments over the disputed territory of Kashmir, the departing rulers left behind after partitioning the sub-continent. Such is their animosity towards each other…
Columns
- Political Column
Major corruption cases: Wheels of justice begin to grind following President’s outburst
Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe under heavy fire; UNP takes unanimous decision for his removal, but minister remains defiant Sirisena seeks former AG Marapana’s advice on how to expedite…
- 5th Column
Don’t bet on it
My dear Thilanga, I thought I must write to you in desperation because you seem to be the rock that stands firm when everything about cricket in our…
- The Economic Analysis
Rapid growth an illusion in an inhospitable climate
There was no surprise in the Central Bank’s expectation that this year’s economic growth would be modest. Although international agencies expect a growth of around 4.5 percent this…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Daya’s title change request irks Premier
Primary Industries Minister Daya Gamage thought the name of his Ministry was not stylish enough, or perhaps lacked sufficient lustre to get things going. So he appealed to…
- Focus on Rights
Barbaric behaviour cannot be dismissed as ‘not quite torture’
That Sri Lanka’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs has chosen to flippantly wave aside the stupefying conduct of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) in grabbing an employee…
- Sunday Punch
The great Cabinet free-for-all
It has been a long tradition of parliamentary democracy stemming from the Westminster system that while ministers in the Cabinet can express their views freely and without fear…
- Thoughts from London
Foreign Ministry plays deaf and dumb
The ruling Unity Government has always paraded the Right to Information (RTI) law as one of the jewels in its crown. Though the crown has been shedding some…
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Restoring that hidden heritage
Regarded as one of the foremost conservationists in the sub-continent, Archt. Abha Narain Lambah muses that her favourite projects have been three Buddhist sites, namely the Maitreya Buddha…
When the ‘geeks’ come out to play
Come be yourself” goes the official slogan of Lanka Comi Con 2017. In its third year, the convention dedicated to comic books, science fiction/ fantasy film and literature,…
Showing the world we too can write science fiction
By all accounts, Yudha-njaya Wijeratne should simply have not been able to find the time to write Numbercaste. As he began work on the draft, he was juggling…
Tea and intrigue; it’s all here
This 254-page book about the history of Ceylon tea was sent to me as an email attachment to download and read on a screen, in the fashion of…
Magazine
Resurrecting diverse dance
On August 26 and 27, dance lovers can look forward to a show that will see on stage a wide variety of dance styles- from…
Come listen to a serenading family
Signs of violence that tell a story
WRITE: A network for emerging young writers
‘Edutainment’ at Funvention
Reconciliation
Diving into young minds with ‘Drama Quintet’
Udayasiri Wickremaratne’s stage play turns the spotlight on media
Calvin Harris makes his way up the UK singles chart
Leonardo DiCaprio to play his namesake in next film
Association for Western Musicians at last
Asia Pacific Choir Games and Grand Prix of Nations
Creative Activities for Children at Somalatha Subasinghe Play House
Cinematic battle against climate change
Donald conferred with an honorary title
Rajitha returns with biannual theatre Festival
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SAITM to be run as public private partnership
Having read the article on the above subject appearing in the Sunday Time on July 30…
“Online Legal Information for Judges and Lawyers in the Information Age”
Can South Korea save the day?
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WRITE: A network for emerging young writers
Do you remember the days when you’ve created something beautiful, but had no way of sharing…
‘Edutainment’ at Funvention
Reconciliation
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Association for Western Musicians at last
The long awaited ‘Western Music Association of Sri Lanka’ (WMA) held its inaugural membership drive recently…
Asia Pacific Choir Games and Grand Prix of Nations
Creative Activities for Children at Somalatha Subasinghe Play House
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Annual English Day of St. Mary’s Convent
The pre-school students of St. Mary’s Convent, Matara presented several colourful items to celebrate their annual…