Cricket dons outline Lankan cricket future
A cricket advisory committee set up by the Ministry of Sports has proposed radical restructuring of…
SLFP-‘JO’ talks falter, Sirisena must go it alone, face the inevitable
What prompted President to back out of talks? Some SLPPers also blame Basil for breakdown Sirisena…
Fishermen caught between livelihood needs and the angry sea
Why didn’t the Dodanduwa fisheries harbour receive a weather warning from the Meteorological Department or the…
Weather, carelessness and accidents
In addition to the adverse weather conditions which has wreaked havoc in the country’s south, we…
St. Henry’s and St. Patrick’s win school titles
St. Henry’s College and St. Patrick’s College clinched the Under-16 and Under-14 championships while Jegameetpar Valaipadu…
Visiting the ancestral village of a Kandyan freedom fighter
The Chief continued to repeat some Pali verses and while he was so employed, the executioners…
A bold take on seven
In Colombo, the contemporary/post-modern dance genre has seen choreographers like Venuri Perera or Kapila Palihawadana and…
Stormy weather postpones end of term school exams in 4 Provinces
End of term exams scheduled for Thursday (30) in Western, Southern, Central and Uva Provinces’ schools,…
National Parks: Killing the wild side of tourism
As large numbers of tourists visit the Yala wildlife park, political meddling has placed grave consequences…
News
Windy Wednesday: 13 killed, 100,000 affected
At least 13 people were killed, more than 60 injured and about 100,000 people affected when one of the heaviest rains and gusty winds hit…
Rs. 3.5 billion for local polls, heavy cost for training
Local polls in February next year, for the first time…
NHSL heart operations stopped, theatre conditions dangerous
Green port city, with solar and wind power
Excise Dept. in high spirits: Hard liquor production soars
Aloysius calls: Ajith Perera’s complaint referred to Privileges Committee
458 employees shut out of Hambantota port; Labour Minister slams port company
SLNavy nets 20 Indian fishermen, 2 trawlers poaching in SL waters
Umbrellas to the rescue
SL Army got only half the promised sum for scrap metal of Farah III
CEA-Police raids on polyethylene factories to ensure compliance
Lack of education faculties means poor quality teachers
Examination centres to be fumigated before O/ Levels begin on Dec. 12
One depression gone, but another on the way
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Strong India pile on Sri Lanka’s agony
Kohli passes landmark 5,000 Test runs
NEW DELHI, Dec 2, 2017 (AFP) - Indian captain Virat Kohli blasted an unbeaten 156 to pass 5,000 runs in Test cricket as his side…
Dellon consolidates his position
S. Thomas’ College leg-spinner Dellon Peiris continues his dominance in…
Cricket dons outline Lankan cricket future
Chandimal out of the ODIs once again
CR fought; but Kandy’s insatiable appetite won the day
Havies drown the soldiers in a show of guile
IOC urges NOCSL to respect guidelines
Lankan selectors springs a surprise with the choice of Thisara Perera
Walkers-Whittals Champs again with Women dominating
CFIN Society backing for Raheem and Buddhika
Gold Coast Games: Lanka’s medal hopes hinge on 11 weightlifters
Labrooy defends Thisara as national ODI skipper
MAS — TT champs
Old Boys from Sydney and Melbourne make cricket tour
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‘Dancing’ fountain in Matale
Grand Mountain Hotel, the first 5-star resort in Matale was recently opened by President Maithripala Sirisena. Owned by businessman and Deputy Minister of Plantation Industry…
Sri Lanka moving towards debt sustainability
The Government will raise money through the issuance of sovereign…
Strategic plan to increase shipping sector revenue
Aggrieved depositors cry foul over CB liquidation move
3 months time for tea promo plan
Sri Lanka’s civil aviation gets PPP wings soon
Warm-hearted Sri Lankans
On Balanced Growth at Rajarata University
Top Japanese delegation with 100 potential investors due in SL in January
Harsha apologises for ‘illegal’ Colombo constructions
Apparel industry wants liberalised shipping, freight
No more “Controller of Exchange”
Leema Creations wins SAARC award for ‘Excellence in Interior Design’
New union study reveals working conditions in the private sector poor for women
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Editorial
A matter of ‘commissions’ and omissions
The Budget vote for independent commissions in Parliament earlier this month has led to Sri Lanka’s new Right to Information (RTI) Commission finally getting its own fund to the relief of the anxious people who have been ceaselessly bombarding the Commission with information requests. The RTI Act required the Fund…
Columns
- Political Commentary
SLFP-‘JO’ talks falter, Sirisena must go it alone, face the inevitable
What prompted President to back out of talks? Some SLPPers also blame Basil for breakdown Sirisena meets Ranil; PM warns UNP group of action against anyone attacking the…
- 5th Column
Cupid’s one elusive guy
My dear Maithri, I thought I must write to you because you seem to be a bit upset these days, judging from your public remarks, lashing out at…
- The Economic Analysis
Trade deficit widens in spite of significant growth in exports
In spite of exports expanding by 8.2 percent in the first nine months of the year, the trade deficit expanded to US$ 6.8 billion during this period. If…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Deal for Rs. 20 billion++ Russian patrol vessel this week, company chief comes in private jet
The Government will this week sign a US$ 135 million (or more than Rs 20 billion) deal to buy a Russian built Gepard 5.1 Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV)…
- Focus on Rights
Political vultures and the carcass of the ‘rainbow revolution’
Vultures are circling high above in the skies as they watch what appear to be the struggling death throes of the Sirisena-Wickremesinghe unity alliance with delight. Fury in…
- Sunday Punch
Why nation’s political Siamese twins must live together or perish together
Last year in March when Ranil Wickremesinghe blew the 67candles on his birthday cake, he offered the first slice he cut to Maithri. Not to Maithree, the wife.…
- Thoughts from London
Marapana keeps an ace up his sleeve
The public of Sri Lanka need not worry. Those who seem concerned that our foreign policy is like a rudderless boat with nobody at the tiller, better think…
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Hopeful transformation
Heart-wrenching sights meet the eye – men, women and children of all ages, walking in or being wheeled in slowly. Heads shaven, some are wearing face masks while…
Preserving Colombo’s heritage amidst a changing skyline
Ever get the sense that the city of your childhood has changed beyond recognition? That building you knew and loved that just one day vanished into a pile…
Letters to the Editor
2 lessons on facing national exams from Sri Lanka and South Korea GCE (O/L) and (A/L) students who face these competitive exams undergo a lot of physical as…
Appreciations
The great human being that he was RAJAN YATAWARA Circa 1977, Barnes Place – someone was plinking the melody of ‘Amazing Grace’ with one finger on his sister’s…
Magazine
AARYAA: Chic and comfy for the modern you
AARYAA, the new chic clothing store, opened its doors last fortnight at Stratford Avenue, Colombo 5 in the Gandhara building, launching its designer brand AARYAA…
Down a healthy juice and snack on fruits
Living in a familiar land of picketocracy
A beautiful view
Getting into the festive spirit
Gudppl’s ‘Collaboration 2017’ a summit to inspire action celebrating volunteerism
FANDOM 2017: A celebration of the geek culture
Swarangi: Music and dance extravaganza by Hillwood College, Kandy
St Anne’s College Kurunegala celebrates 150-years
Pharrell Wiliams revives funk group N.E.R.D
iflix Sri Lanka opens new office in Colombo
Winter Wonderland by SOSL
‘Golden Hits with Annesley’
‘Padmawati’ faces fierce protest Release in Sri Lanka stopped
Fight of Fathers
‘361’ to unravel the truth behind media
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Royalist Aabid Ismail wins World Youth Scrabble title
Sri Lanka produced its first World Youth Scrabble Champion as 16-year-old Royalist Aabid Ismail secured the…
‘Beer debate’ is incomplete without a debate on the ‘bigger picture’
Colombo YMBA’s annual Scholarship Awards ceremony
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Getting into the festive spirit
Gudppl’s ‘Collaboration 2017’ a summit to inspire action celebrating volunteerism
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iflix Sri Lanka opens new office in Colombo
iflix, the world’s leading entertainment service for emerging markets, opened the doors to its new office…
Winter Wonderland by SOSL
‘Golden Hits with Annesley’
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The conditions of Colombo Fort
Although about 3,000 soldiers were needed to guard the fort there were only about 500…