Questions on the need for nation-wide state of emergency
Ministers who had gathered last Tuesday for their weekly cabinet session on the ground floor of…
Army engineers to rebuild damaged houses in Kandy
Army Commander Lt Gen Mahesh Senanayake, in battle fatigues, appeared before television cameras after meeting representatives…
Important gestures by monks bring spirit of healing to Friday prayers
Security throughout the country was stepped up in the wake of the violence around Kandy, but…
Officialdom’s dereliction of duty caused avoidable disaster: Report
A number of government authorities and their senior-most officials were aware of the imminent danger posed…
Veggies trashed and thrown to jumbos
Gunny bags full of vegetables being thrown in corners to rot, wild elephants gorging on discarded…
Russia without Putin: It’s inconceivable
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin seeks re-election in the upcoming Presidential election on March 18, 2018. In…
No automatic entry to Olympic related sports in future
In future, there would be no automatic entry to Olympic related events. The NOCSL has been…
As evening shadows fell the call for safety rang out
As darkness fell on the evening of March 5, with the Fort Railway Station bustling with…
The courthouse gets a dramatic twist
In less than a week the curtains will go up on a production that will be…
Peculiarities of labour shortage in Sri Lanka
If “things did go right” since the end of the separatist war in 2009, Sri Lanka…
Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle celebrates its first rice harvest
Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort celebrated the harvest of its first rice crops from its own…
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A kiss for unity in diversity
An elderly Muslim kissing a Sri Lanka flag as a sign of ethnic unity during a demonstration held by civil society groups to call for…
Facebook shut down till emergency is lifted
The temporary blockade of access to the social media site…
Sweeping visa policy changes to attract professionals and investors
Indian firm gets another contract without tender
Three-judge committee to probe Kandy district violence
Performance on track, but economy still vulnerable to shocks, says IMF
Central Expressway bid winner Taisei official arrested for rigging in Japan
Disturbance stirs up strong winds and heavy rains
PM visits Kandy, pledges speedy compensation to victims
Senior Additional Solicitor General Murdhu Fernando appointed to Supreme Court
Minister says Layards Road project was approved on justifiable grounds
Kandy District violence: 211 suspects including main suspect detained
HIV positive SriLankan steward loses Supreme Court battle to retain job
Cremation of the Sambodhi Viharaya Chief Incumbent
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Low scoring game so far – evenly poised
By Aubrey Kuruppu139th battle of the Blues
The 139th Royal-Thomian match, which has produced a lot of uninspiring cricket, is heading for an uneventful draw by the end of the second day’s…
Gold’s battle peters out to a draw
Evidently there was not going to be a positive result…
The contest has gathered a hectic pace as end nears
Mathushan heroics give Jaffna Central a thrilling win
Marauding Tigers devour the faltering Lion bowling
Shehan slams career best 161 — steals the show
Sri Lanka all geared up for SAJA Championships in May
NDB Inter-Bank champions
Gurukula MV dominate proceedings at Welisara
Power trio steer Postal Dept. to a 7-wicket win
Big matches end in tame draws
Petes have it easy against Zahira
Gurukula MV dominate drawn game
Former national cricketer Rambukwella arrested on drunk driving charge
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“Wait and see” from foreign investors
By Bandula SirimannaThis week’s unrest in Kandy and the imposition of a state of emergency immediately led to tourist cancellations and triggered alarm bells in the economy,…
Tourists cancel visits to Kandy
Foreign travellers are calling up Kandy hotels to cancel their…
Seasonal flights from Cinnamon Air
President directs his SLT Chairman-brother to punish corrupt officials
Stocks: Foreign buying may slow down
Multi-faceted roles of women
Peculiarities of labour shortage in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka sets foot in cruise tourism with tariff changes
Lack of recognition for innovation in Sri Lanka
Corporates, not only governments, responsible for sustainability issues
Laugfs Gas PLC announces new restructure aimed at profitability
Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle celebrates its first rice harvest
Asia Siyaka’s Anil Cooke to address key Dubai tea forum
Ravi Dadlani new MD at CEAT Kelani
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Editorial
Kandy violence: Overall breakdown in law and order
The Government clamping a curfew and then a State of Emergency to quell the spread of orchestrated violence in and around the hill capital of Kandy was followed by the shutting down of social media networks like Facebook and WhatsApp. There was some justification in all of this lest the…
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- Political Commentary
Questions on the need for nation-wide state of emergency
Ministers who had gathered last Tuesday for their weekly cabinet session on the ground floor of the Presidential Secretariat, once the well of the House of Parliament, pondered.…
- 5th Column
Rise above differences
My dear Sri Lankan, It is with a sense of sadness that I am writing to you this week following the events in Kandy that has cost two…
- The Economic Analysis
Trade deficit expands despite export growth: High import dependency persistent weakness
Despite an impressive export growth last year, the trade deficit of US$9.6 billion was the country’s highest trade deficit. Although exports reached a record high of US$11.4 billion,…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Army engineers to rebuild damaged houses in Kandy
Army Commander Lt Gen Mahesh Senanayake, in battle fatigues, appeared before television cameras after meeting representatives of Sinhala and Muslim business community in Kandy on Friday. He lost…
- Focus on Rights
An unhappy Lanka and an unfortunate people
Some months ago, I happened to have a chance conversation with a fellow traveller en route when returning to Sri Lanka. Highly educated in the engineering sciences, he…
- Sunday Punch
Thrice blessed Lanka thrice blasted
Whilst the nation is dogged by political instability and totters perilous on the abyss of economic impecunity, this week saw communalism’s fiery flames ignite on the hilly streets…
- Thoughts from London
It is nothing but the tooth
Would you believe this! That loquacious Cabinet spokesman seems to have gone into hibernation or some kind of sleep mode in the last three year or so. Replying…
- Lobby
Hot air, as usual, to douse fires of communal violence
As the fires of communal violence burned across several areas in the Kandy District, Lawmakers attempted to put up a united front in Parliament this week. Speaker Karu…
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As evening shadows fell the call for safety rang out
As darkness fell on the evening of March 5, with the Fort Railway Station bustling with people rushing home from work, approximately 300 women and…
Using their skills to make a difference
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
Looking back with pride and looking to the future with optimism
In defence of SL armed forces
Sashane and audience tackle sensitive subject with delicacy and humour
Young theatre group brings back old familiar “Well Mudaliyar”
Fashion Week @15 adds a new note
Kottu gets star class treatment
Chic and casual soft drapes
Seeing the brightness of life
World famous violinist to take music to north and south of country
CMF helps set up oriental band at Mahawilachchiya school
Focus on our film heritage
Rasa Sayang by Mabole Malay Association
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The courthouse gets a dramatic twist
In less than a week the curtains will go up on a production that will be staged after a lapse of close to three decades.…
LiCC takes strides with ‘Jeaneration 2018’
Experiments in illustration
British School take on ‘Anything Goes’
Ranura’s calling
Rotaract gears up to celebrate 50-years of service
Elton John to mentor young artistes
Oscars draw smallest-ever U.S. television audience
Alston Koch sings at Academy Awards ‘After Party’
THOMIAN CD TO CELEBRATE 100 YEARS AT MOUNT
The beauty of Bangladeshi cinema
Restoring Sri Lankan cinema
NFC Film discussion to promote cinema
‘Dhikthala and Kaalagola’ musical play in town
A black comedy in town
Saraii Village : The Essence of Lanka
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Book a ticket for a journey thru Ceylon Railways’ past
Hemasiri Fernando has done it again. He has come out with yet another book on Ceylon…
Rape of this my own, my native land
What boosts gender equality in developing countries?
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Experiments in illustration
Yan and Marishka are passionate about art. “We are both students at the Academy of Design.…
British School take on ‘Anything Goes’
Ranura’s calling
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Alston Koch sings at Academy Awards ‘After Party’
Legendary Sri Lankan born singer, songwriter, producer and actor Alston Koch was a special participant at…
THOMIAN CD TO CELEBRATE 100 YEARS AT MOUNT
The beauty of Bangladeshi cinema
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King Rajasinghe harbours a suspicion
The temporary Viceroy could not abstain from sending supplementary armies. So he sent an army under…