US$ 300m world class beach park from Kollupitiya to Dehiwela
The Government is to invest more than US$300 million (Rs.47.8 billion) to reclaim land for a…
Spot fines from today to drive down road toll
The new spot fine system effective from today (July 15), will help reduce the enormous road…
Brutality worsens in continuing carnage
Egregiously violent murders have now become normal in Sri Lanka. The police admit that brutality has…
Birthday of Rangiri Viharaya custodian
Around a hundred herbal plants with medicinal properties were planted by Maha Sangha at the Rangiri…
Dramatic rescue and the great escape
For two weeks or more the world held its collective breath. People watched with growing anxiety…
China investments and Lanka’s growth: Areas of concern
Sri Lanka was a major recipient of loans and investments from China during 2005-2014 Between 2005-14…
Auditor General sin-bins SL Rugby for questionable ‘Accountability’
The report of the Auditor General (AG) on the Accounts of Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) for…
Importance of AT and RT in battle against Diabetes
It is the scourge of modern society and Sri Lanka is no exception. The spectre of…
Lankadeepa Poson Aloka Pooja
Lankadeepa Poson Aloka Pooja annually organized by Wijeya Newspapers Ltd., was held at Thanthirimale Raja Maha…
Batik and saffron hues make a splash
Day One of Swim Week Colombo’s Luxury Resortwear Edition took place on the lawn of the…
Here is the spoon, help yourself!
It would have been funny, if it wasn’t pathetic. You must have said so if you…
News
Hearty hi for Thai PM
The close and centuries old ties between Sri Lanka and Thailand are symbolised in the bon-homie between President Maithripala Sirisena and Thai Prime Minister Prayut…
New Special High Court begins sittings tomorrow
Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation’s one time chairman Gamini Senarath and…
US$ 300m world class beach park from Kollupitiya to Dehiwela
Glyphosate ban lifted
Military releases another 522 acres to original owners
Hyatt dispute: EPF-owned company losing millions in cost and interest payments
Enforcing death penalty no deterrent to country’s narcotic menace: Fin.Min.
Vehicles, engines must conform to European emission standards: Environment Ministry
Bakery owners threaten to increase price of bread too in 2 months
3 New Additional Solicitors General appointed President’s Counsel
200th anniversary of the Christ Church of Baddegama
ST’s ‘Mudliyar’ and legal luminary Hemantha Warnakulasuriya passes away
FMM condemns President Sirisena’s attempt to re-activate Press Council
July warming up for strike action
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Dil-ruins Proteas image in just two days of off spin
By Daminda Wijesuriya reporting from GalleForty wickets falling in two and a half days, on an average of five wickets in a session is phenomenal. Chasing 352 for victory on…
It is up to the President and PM to pad up and bat to save the day for cricket – Wettimuny
A majority of Sri Lanka’s top level past cricketers are…
I want a series win – Lakmal
Devdutt, Pawan, Aryan shine in drawn game
Fuf says it was a decent wicket at Galle
Inconsistencies on ICC’s part — Lankan trio begs for least possible punishment
Inaugural Indo-Sri Lanka VH Cricket Series starts today
Changing of the cricket constitution imperative
Wijayanayake to officiate at FISU World University Championship
Liberty CC record 2nd win defeating SACC by 87 runs
PCC Junior Boys Cricket tourney
Sampath Perera joins as Malaysia’s cricket head coach
Keeping Tennis Flagship afloat
NOT BEFITTING A MEDALIST
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Tourist attraction!
Chinese tourists, including children, helping wash an elephant at a Buddhist temple in Aluthgama. China is Sri Lanka’s second largest tourism source market. Pic by…
Indian Airports Authority to take over Mattala Airport
In a move seen as offsetting China’s mounting presence in…
SEC to go ahead with cold-storing stock broking licences
Plantation workers want more
Renewal of milch cow imports contract sparks corruption charges
New broom at SEC
Here is the spoon, help yourself!
Unions urge worker representatives to manage EPF investments
Sri Lanka –Singapore FTA comes under barrage of criticism
Tamil Nadu Global Food Fair on Aug. 12-15
Solar panels across all MAS Holdings plants
British High Commissioner visits LSEG Sri Lanka office
SLIBFI conference marks 10 years
Sri Lanka needs more biscuit manufacturers
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Editorial
Setting up of apex drug enforcement authority imperative
In the fitness of things, the Supreme Court this week granted leave to proceed in a Fundamental Rights case on behalf of a group of ladies claiming their rights as citizens have been violated by a Presidential decree preventing women from working in the alcohol business. This order coincided with…
Columns
- Political Commentary
A week of blunders as fuel prices rise and President gets tough on drugs
Sri Lankans were this week treated to a huge dose of bad governance as the feud between the ruling coalition partners – the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP)…
- 5th Column
Know when to walk away
My dear Austin, I suppose I should have written to you last week when your resignation as Maithri’s secretary was announced, but that went almost unnoticed, as did…
- The Economic Analysis
Political compulsions could undermine fiscal discipline, economic stability
We are entering a critical period when the country’s macroeconomic stability could be jeopardised owing to excessive government expenditure to pander to the multitude for political gain. Excessive…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Police Commission ‘villain’ blocking transfers, crime prevention
Police top brass are complaining that their stepped up crime prevention efforts are being stymied by some officials at the Police Commission. Transfers of ineffective Police officers over…
- Focus on Rights
Lanka’s problem of finding an efficient hangman
Curiously, each time that Sri Lanka announces that it would put an end to the country’s more than thirty years moratorium on implementation of the death penalty, an…
- Sunday Punch
Execute them, says the Archbishop: Hang the lot, says Bodu Bala pope
Coming from President Sirisena, well known for his rhetorical flourishes spurred by his new found urge to portray himself as a no nonsense leader of iron, his speech…
- Thoughts from London
Dramatic rescue and the great escape
For two weeks or more the world held its collective breath. People watched with growing anxiety as this heartrending story unfolded hoping that it would not turn into…
Plus
Adorning the Ves dancer from head to toe
Not only a Ves dancer but also one of the few creators of the handcrafted ornaments, the repository of which is a ‘Ves Pettiya’, Ratnayake…
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
Drawn to a hidden world of spirits
Michael Ondaatje’s identity between history and fiction
Classical concert to help Sunshine Charity
Sri Dharanee Performing Arts to launch cultural events in August
Docs put down their stethoscopes for an evening of music and drama
Senior Old Anandians meet today
Wesley OBU calls for nominations for Double Blue Living Legends award
Who was the new face at Freddy’s One Night Stand?
On drawing the line
Lanka-Vietnam sounds of harmony in Hanoi
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Batik and saffron hues make a splash
Day One of Swim Week Colombo’s Luxury Resortwear Edition took place on the lawn of the Shangri-La Hotel Colombo on Friday, July 6. This year…
Turning heads while taking a dip
Delving into Colombo’s cookie culture
Celebrating playwright Oscar Wilde on stage
Using the Volusha app to stay ahead of the news
Caribbean vibes at the Colombo Music Festival
Chris Brown arrested in Florida
Sebs OBA and fellowship evening
Cinnamon Life brings the biggest music festival to Sri Lanka
‘ivents’ present ‘Family Nite with Annesley’
DJ Joachim rocks Le Garage
‘Medical Asscociation ‘Doctors’ live in Concert’
The beauty of Japanese cinema
A play with political and personal theme
A new play in town
‘Lawrence’s Bride’ visits Wendts
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Embracing the different shades of cultural nuances
Dr. Harshana Rambukwella, Director, Post Graduate Institute of English, Open University, Sri Lanka and Honorary Assistant…
Text trap: Traffickers tap into India’s digital boom to lure girls
China investments and Lanka’s growth: Areas of concern
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Good riddance to GERD
Heartburn, belching and vomiting, it’s all part of the condition which makes many men and women…
Poorly behaved children? Blame it on mobile phones
Using ACT to manage life’s problems
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Sebs OBA and fellowship evening
The Old Boys’ Association of St. Sebastian’s College, Moratuwa will hold Its Annual GeneralMeeting (AGM) followed…
Cinnamon Life brings the biggest music festival to Sri Lanka
‘ivents’ present ‘Family Nite with Annesley’
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The Portuguese Period
Once the Portuguese landed in Sri Lanka in 1505 AD, their first task was to erect…