Govt desperate to protect the tourism golden goose
Dubious tourist guesthouses where vulnerable travellers face being bashed and sexually attacked by drugged and drunken…
It was the day of the chestnut mare ‘Alcazaba’
Keeping her continuous winning spree intact, ‘Alcazaba’, the chestnut mare, who earned the title ‘Queen of…
JVP goes to Jaffna for procession and rally on May 1; Peratugami, CMU defiant
Several political parties and trade unions will go ahead with celebrations of May Day on Tuesday…
Deegavapi garbage dump — a graveyard for elephants
The garbage dumping site at Deegavapi in Ampara is posing a health hazard to both residents…
Govt. to haemorrhage billions to salvage Hambantota faux pas
The Finance Ministry will borrow money from People’s Bank to settle billions of rupees in outstanding…
Once they get the taste of power
There is an apt Sinhala saying “Raha vatunama, aththarinnay-nam nae” which loosely translated means that once…
Role of match referee: setting up boundaries for discipline
Roshan Mahanama definitely is a different kettle of fish. As an international cricketer and top order…
Asian International Montessori Avurudu celebrations
Asian International Montessori School, Battaramulla heralds in the ‘Avurudu’ season in traditional style……
The life of a forgotten Buddhist heroine unfolds
He is a noble Shakya prince With a delicate and beautiful body He renounced the worldly…
A place to hone their skills and to be cared for
The gate is opened with gusto and we are welcomed with wide and open arms, may…
Sri Lanka is softly killing its tourism industry
NEGOMBO – An attack similar to what transpired in Mirissa on tourists by a group of…
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Public exposition of the most sacred Buddha relics from Sarnath
The sacred Buddha relics enshrined at the Mulagandhakuti Vihara at Sarnath in India were brought for public veneration yesterday on a request from the Prime…
Fuel price hike: CPC, Treasury in conflict
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and the Treasury continue to…
Kandy monasteries reject state diktat on Vesak
Milk powder price hike likely
Singapore firm seeks rule waiver to take control of EAP media companies
CEP project: Japanese insurer to examine environmental and social risks
A stool to swear upon
SLNS and GMOA battle heats up over nutritionist jobs at state hospitals
The most revered Buddha relics from Sarnath in Sri Lanka for first time
Now, Longdon Place residents rise against “unlawful and dangerous construction”
Most sacred Buddha relics from Taxila, Pakistan
Doctor directed to appear in court over newborn’s death
Kerawalapitiya LNG plant tender: Korean consortium appeals
The annual Police Vesak Bhakthi Ghee programme
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SGM on May 13 and elections only after June 22
by Champika FernandoSLC elections
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) ran into a major controversy on Friday after the Attorney General’s (AG) Department questioned the legality of the scheduled election saying…
No freebies for future high profile athletic meets: NOCSL Chief
The onus of taking Sri Lanka’s athletes to high profile…
Galle’s Malinga makes a comeback in Dambulla
Sanjeewa Wins inaugural PFGP
Nishantha R. challenges Sumathipala in bid for SLC presidency
400m runner Kumarage joins athlete’s elite group
It was the day of the chestnut mare ‘Alcazaba’
Sandun double leads Richmond to glory
Lanka Chess puzzle 5
St Anthonys qualify for semifinals
Lankans stroll back to the international Football arena
Roshan and Muduwanthie top Slicers in Sabaragamuwa
Govt. to haemorrhage billions to salvage Hambantota faux pas
When Royal’s ‘Bulla’ Bulletized Trinity 50 years ago
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Negombo tourism in the hot seat
Locals relaxing on the Negombo beach. This popular tourist town is faced with many issues, including harassment and intimidation, that are affecting many hotels. (Full…
US dollar gains on political uncertainty
The US dollar hit dizzy highs this week against the…
Five RPCs under the scanner
Hutch, Etisalat merge Sri Lanka mobile ops
EPF follows streamlined methodology in investing in CSE and Unit Trusts
Latest 2017 data on ‘suspicious’ financial transactions next month
“If only we were squirrels”
“Wave” that changed the shape of the world economy
Sri Lankan political unrest testing reforms:Fitch
Central Bank pledges to sustain the rupee at a reasonable value
Union Bank: 37% growth in post-tax profit in 1Q18
John Keells Foundation interaction with Morawewa farmers
Extensive overhauls at CPC’s Sapugaskanda oil refinery
Almost a quarter of the 2017 budget proposals became broken promises
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Editorial
Vesak: State must act to protect Buddha Sasana
Never a week without a controversy; when to celebrate Vesak is the latest to be whipped up. Should Vesak be in April or in May is the question. The debate has emerged from the fact that there are two full moons falling within a calender month for Poson. Suddenly, in…
Columns
- Political Commentary
New look coalition after President’s policy speech on May 8
Preparations ahead of President Maithripala Sirisena’s May 8 policy statement have all the trappings of a ‘new look’ coalition getting set to run the 17 months of its…
- 5th Column
Democratic rule in challenging times
My dear elephants in the Green party, I thought I must write to you after hearing of the plans to ‘reform’ or ‘restructure’ your party. Believe me, after…
- The Economic Analysis
Political compulsions supersede economic rationality in fuel pricing
The implementation of a cost-reflective pricing formula for fuel could not have come at a more difficult and inopportune time for the government than now. A cost reflective…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Tight police security for underworld kingpin’s family wedding
Even if murders, crime and accident rates are rapidly rising, Police Chief Pujith Jayasundera, has the time to care for the social needs of those linked to the…
- Focus on Rights
The Mirissa attacks and a minister’s (peculiar) argument
It is somewhat amusing (to put the matter mildly) that there is confusion as to whether Rs 200 million or Rs 1 billion has been allocated for repairs…
- Sunday Punch
The four omens that inspired Siddhartha’s search for truth
Nine months before Siddhartha’s birth, his mother Queen Mahamaya Devi, who had long been childless, has a strange dream. She dreams being carried forth by the four world…
- Thoughts from London
Laughable, Mr Musthapha and merry-making in Mirissa
Normally I would have turned to the Commonwealth summit that concluded in London a few days ago and any worthwhile contribution Sri Lanka leaders made besides having the…
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Comfort and care at the end of a selfless journey
As he journeyed to the nooks and crannies of the country preaching bana or delivering dharma deshana, a grim reality hit him hard. With age…
The life of a forgotten Buddhist heroine unfolds
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
Vesak Lipi sheds its final spiritual light
Of life and mercantile lore of the recent past
In the presence of serenity, sanctity and beauty at Bodhgaya
Vesak around the world in ancient times
As in years gone by, people will flock to the Pettah Eksath Bodhiraja dansala
Six lives,three worlds, one night
A place to hone their skills and to be cared for
Blossoming floral ties between the Netherlands and Sri Lanka
All are welcome to make MMA’s ‘Rasa Sayang 2018’ a success
Hiruni needs your help
Cancer survivor now faces severe dental problems
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It’s contemporary and relevant to Lankans
The soft notes of a piano greet me as I walk into a practice session of the musical ‘Fun Home.’ This is soon followed by…
All aboard, including the non-shopper!
30 years! You get some roles and you lose some
A final goodbye
World Schools Debating Championship to get underway in 2019
EDM fans mourn Avicii’s passing
All alight for Vesak
Using a PC building Simulator
Encouraging and uplifting communities
James Cameron slams Avengers franchise, reveals hope for a decline in superhero films
Celebrating International Jazz Day
Stones started to roll again
Kandy comes alive with ‘Bradby Dance 2018’
Medical Administrator turned Musical healer
Musicians, fans mourn for Avicii
‘The Invisible Moon’ soon to appear
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“Fake news” a growing new threat to press freedom
UNITED NATIONS – When a Malaysian politician of a bygone era was asked about the “leading…
Chairs donated to temple
Once they get the taste of power
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World Schools Debating Championship to get underway in 2019
EDM fans mourn Avicii’s passing
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Stones started to roll again
One of the biggest bands on the planet, The Rolling Stones are on tour this year…
Kandy comes alive with ‘Bradby Dance 2018’
Medical Administrator turned Musical healer
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Asian International Montessori Avurudu celebrations
Asian International Montessori School, Battaramulla heralds in the ‘Avurudu’ season in traditional style……