Decisive role in local polls for new generation of 700,000 voters
Decisive role in local polls for new generation of 700,000 voters Sirisena faces tough challenge to…
Thousands attend funeral of people’s monk in India
The funeral with state honours provided by the Central Government of India for Sri Lankan born…
New Year cheers for northern heart patients
With open heart surgery being performed with the latest technology for the first time at the…
LG elections and making a healthier Colombo
With the Local Government election round the corner it gives the citizens an opportunity to elect…
Inglorious certainties of Sri Lanka cricket
The late great singer cumsongwriter John Lennon came with this timely melody – “So this is…
Vinod and Taniya Minel win top titles
Duwarshan wins Silver Division, Shanal claim Bronze Division and Kaya victorious in Copper Division Sri Lanka…
Sri Lankans celebrate White Christmas in New York
The Sri Lanka Association of New York (SLANY) held its annual christmas party on a snowy…
Living in hope and joy in the face of adversity
Washed, brushed and fed and on a day when the rains have been banished by bright…
Industry urges ‘accreditation’ for blue collar labour
Despite the plethora of cranes lining Colombo’s skyline, the construction industry that is struggling with higher…
News
Santa Claus has come to town
Instead of the tallest Christmas tree that entered the Guinness Book of Records, the Galle Face Green’s centre of attraction this Christmas is a giant…
Superpowers fight it out over Russian hacker in Colombo
A Russian wanted for extradition from Sri Lanka by a…
Controversy continues over deduction of Rs. 100 from low-income elders’ allowance
Tough new Trust laws to prevent money laundering, other crimes
EAP group holds talks with Malaysian investor to sell its companies
41 strikes last year, 104,327 work days lost
Govt to relax laws against bottom trawling by Sri Lankans
Golden bed inquiry: CCF director fails to turn up for inquiries for the third time
PM on a surprise visit to Ella; directs study on tourism development
Airline Pilots Guild goes to the RTI Commission
Lanka readies formal application for ASEAN partnership
SriaLankan flight divert from Abu Dhabi to Al Ain
Russia ties: Anniversary stamp issue deferred
CPC fuel crisis: Experts’ report next week
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Kaushal-Dimuth involved in huge 305 run opening stand for SSC
By M. Shamil AmitPremier Cricket Tier A
National discard Kaushal Silva and his national opening partner Dimuth Karunaratne sent the Bloomfield bowlers on a leather hunt in their Premier ‘A’ encounter at…
Dellon keeps ticking along
Dellon Peiris, the left-arm spinner from S. Thomas’ College, Mt.…
Chandi back in the ODI squad
Boteju survives a thriller
No Mathews for today’s game
Lankan CC on top
Maris Stella crush St. John’s by innings
How Skanda picked Hathuru’s steely determination
Old Royalists from Down Under on Lankan tour
The Royal Rugby Rally 2017
Kandy still at the helm at the halfway stage
P.D. Sirisena – a moon among the stars
Parakrama is set to slice through
Gold Coast Games: Last-ditch effort to lift the ban on badminton
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Innovation and sustainability name of the game
Sustainability combined with innovation, in whatever business you are in, will be the name of the game in 2018. In the tourism business this is…
SLT now operates under an executive committee
The Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) management has temporarily being brought…
Sri Lanka asserts following EU standards in tea exports
Three pyramid type businesses under probe
CB 2018 roadmap in first week Jan
Local shoe makers lose battle to stop Indian entry
The dependency syndrome
Salt from Hambantota
Ceylinco Life’s Upamalika Ratnayake wins CIO of the Year award
Asia Securities launches financial sector investment conference series
Sri Lanka plans to go for E-Court system
Lakshan Madurasinghe’s life-changing journey at Habitat for Humanity
Kapruka CEO’s Eisenhower Fellowship brings wealth of knowledge to Sri Lanka’s e-commerce eco-system
CA Sri Lanka’s inaugural research conference on corporate governance, sustainability accounting
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Editorial
Crisis with Russia: A James Bond thriller
Britain’s war-time Prime Minister had some memorable words to describe Russia – “a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma” he called it. “However, there is a key. The key is Russia’s national interest,” he added. The latest tea vs. asbestos fiasco between Sri Lanka and Russia epitomises this…
Columns
- Political Commentary
Decisive role in local polls for new generation of 700,000 voters
Decisive role in local polls for new generation of 700,000 voters Sirisena faces tough challenge to prevent SLFP from suffering defeat and being further weakened Rising living costs…
- 5th Column
Hoh hoh ho! Santa
My dear Santa Claus, I thought I must write to you as you prepare for your annual journey to Paradise to distribute gifts to those who deserve them.…
- The Economic Analysis
Christmas wishes, hopes and expectations for the economy
Christmas Eve is a time for good wishes, expectation of gifts and glad tidings. What are the glad tidings, expectations and wishes for the country and the economy…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Tourism minister clips wings of SLTPB chairman, appoints special advisor
Despite pressure on him even from his own political boss to do otherwise, Tourism Minister John Ameratunga insisted on the appointment of Udaya Nanayakkara as Chairman of the…
- Focus on Rights
Policy reform must follow ‘fact-finding’ exercises of the UN
Even allowing for the caustic truth of the 16th century saying that ‘what cannot be cured must be endured’, there is a limit to endurance if Sri Lanka…
- Sunday Punch
Beetle in a tea crate raises storm over lifting ban on cancer causing asbestos
At first light, at first sight and at first read, the news seemed to be a page out of Ripley’s Believe It or Not. But Lanka was forced…
- Thoughts from London
Diplomatic cock up- leaked letter, broken law
Alice was right. It is sure getting curiouser and curiouser. No, not in her Wonderland though. It is in our wonderful land where the tragi-comedy being played out…
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Mangers made with love
While many are out celebrating the Christmas season, he has been working till 10 or 11 every night, adding finishing touches to the face of a statue of…
In tsunami-hit Komari, he found purpose in life
When Frank Seevaratnam left Sri Lanka for Canada in 1975—a wife, a daughter and three pounds ten in his pocket—he did not plan to ever return. It was…
Ask yourself: How do you want to celebrate this Christmas?
As the song goes, maybe we did some wild and meaningless things last Christmas. But, if we want, we can make this Christmas last a lifetime in our…
That message of hope
When we begin the Christmas season, we experience the joy of Christmas through nature. We see the preparations, hear the carols and though the majority of Sri Lankans…
Magazine
Baked with love
“Christmas is my absolute favourite time of the year,” states 22-year-old home baker Rashmi Dias echoing the sentiments of many foodies. A law student who…
Seheni makes writing debut with ‘The Chameleon’
Making spirits bright this season
Ariana Grande working on new album
Gift ideas for all the ladies this Christmas
The ‘Night’ of the year on the 31st
Pearl- Harbour action for NYE
NYE ‘Paduru Party’ with Manoj Peiris and Troupe at Victorian
Ferdinand’ Tale of a bull with a big heart
Creative Activities for Children by Somalatha Subasinghe Play House in January
Family vs film and actor vs actress
Star Wars tops UK box office
Festive sparkle at Weligama Bay Marriott Resort
Elegant New Year’s Eve at The Bayleaf
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LG elections and making a healthier Colombo
With the Local Government election round the corner it gives the citizens an opportunity to elect…
A simple thank you to our mum
The birth and life of Jesus retold
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Making spirits bright this season
We are all familiar with poinsettias, if only through the Christmas ornaments which can be found…
Ariana Grande working on new album
Gift ideas for all the ladies this Christmas
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The ‘Night’ of the year on the 31st
The band Super Chimes with Annesley Malawana will come alive at the ‘31st Night’ at the…
Pearl- Harbour action for NYE
NYE ‘Paduru Party’ with Manoj Peiris and Troupe at Victorian
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The Christmas List
Gihan was sitting quietly at the table doing something. His grandmother went near him and saw…