The smart three-wheeler that doesn’t ‘tuk-tuk’
An electric three-wheeler with a Lankan heart and a Japanese soul is planning to make travelling…
Tale of woe behind a perahera statue
As the perahera proceeded along Kandy’s roads on Friday, carrying the statue of a monk who…
Rowing to make waves islandwide
The Amateur Rowing Association of Sri Lanka (ARASL) is planning on a widespread programme to introduce…
Revolutionary faculty, a stepping stone for Bhikkhunis
‘Herein our main goal is to revive our own system of education which has gone amiss’,…
Jumbos and us; we are so much alike
As the afternoon nudged itself into evening and the shadows began to lengthen, he was tired…
Colombo stocks see dreary prospects
Colombo shares are hardly trading with the market losing money daily with analysts saying the next…
Sri Lanka to tee off for upmarket holidaymakers
Sri Lanka Tourism is planning to attract golf enthusiasts to visit the country while touring the…
East meets West on the ramp in ‘Threads of Time’
Extravagant Eastern ethnic wear and Western couture will be seen on the ramp when the fashion…
Lakna Kithmini holds second solo exhibition
Young artist and fashion designer Lakna Kithmini holds her second solo exhibition at the Lionel Wendt…
Fresh sounds with a dash of soul
The local English music scene sees a lot of variety these days. Gone are the days…
Mobile-home travel, an evolving vacation getaway
Booking a hotel is probably the first thing one does when it comes to a vacation…
News
Red moon way up high in the sky
While religious ceremonies were held all over the country to mark Esala Poya on Friday, a spectacular event was the total eclipse of the full…
Populist budget ahead of elections
Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera wants Treasury officials to prepare “a…
SLTB, Hungarian firm to run 2,000 electric and hybrid buses
A/L exams: Army called in to jam mobile phones and devices
More talks on tea-for-oil deal with Iran
Notice issued on four to appear before special HC on Aug. 9
SLFP makes soft launch of media campaign for polls
A toast in honour of PLA
Kuwaiti couple in BIA ‘pet’ drama get bail
Elderly population set to double by 2041, women to outlive men, says expert
Lending companies to bear losses incurred by writing off interest on microfinance loans
Govt. doctors demand massive allowances, schools for children
Trace City dispute: UDA says IT park won’t be shifted
Glass bottles pile up; collectors say no recycling demand
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Confident Lankans looking to stem the ODI rot
Upbeat after its landmark win in the Test series (2-0), Sri Lanka will look to keep the momentum going as they begin their 2019 World…
Did Gunatilleke get lured into a honey trap?
Did opener Dhanushka Gunatilleke who is now in the centre…
Malinda and Kaushal lead SL Emerging’s fightback
It was all Science when the Joes were sent packing
Pawan steers Mahanama to stunning win over Ananda
Thirty two teams qualify to second round
I will announce when I am ready to throw in the towel – Malinga
Sandaruwan of Hayleys ‘B’, a cut above the rest
27th Milo All-Island Schools Netball Championship at Bogambara
RCGC Captain Avancka and Louise win
India in easy 4-1 win over Lanka
MAS Holdings Men, Women Paddlers KO opponents
Travel Trade Hardball Cricket ‘Sixes’ 2018 on August 5
Rukmalgama CC end quota on a winning note
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China’s Tiens Group enters Sri Lankan e-commerce arena
Tiens Group, another Chinese multinational conglomerate, is ready to set foot in Sri Lanka with a minimum investment of over Rs.2.3 billion (10,000,000 RMB) in…
Mixed views over EPF being private-managed
Sri Lankans, in a sample poll on email by the…
Confusion continues on EPF taxation
Uncertainty prevails over applicable date of withholding tax
Invite in a cube
PDL minority shareholders seek answers
Iconic Green Cabin land to be sold
The ubiquitous midwife
“Parable of talents” and spending free money
Government steps up anti-money laundering efforts
99X Technology ranked among SL’s Best Workplaces for 6th consecutive year
Kensington computer accessories launched in Sri Lanka with Thef: llstop
BPPL launches Sri Lanka’s first ever Polyester Yarn Production Facility
NBT bill limits, grants new exemptions
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Editorial
Blank cheques for paid advocacy
The recent ‘mea culpa’ by British MP Ian Paisley for not disclosing to the House of Commons that he and his family accepted a ‘freebie’ holiday in Sri Lanka, and the punishment meted out to him by the Standards Committee of that country’s Parliament seem to have excited some local…
Columns
- Political Commentary
Inside story of Paisley family visits and Vaas Gunawardena’s ploys
While GL Peiris was foreign minister during the Rajapaksa era, Monitoring MP wasvirtually running the show Powerful minister, known as ‘Mr. Money Bags’ arranged STF protection Standards Committee…
- 5th Column
A brand new innings
My dear Imran Khan, I thought I must write to you to congratulate you on your success at this week’s election in Pakistan. You have come a long…
- The Economic Analysis
The vicious cycle of borrowing to repay foreign debt: Critical issues in debt management
Debt servicing costs are onerous next year and beyond. Next year’s debt servicing cost (interest payments and debt repayment) is expected to be as much as US$ 4.2…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
NPC like a house of resolutions
Even if its achievements are arguably a handful, the Northern Provincial Council (NPC), has set a record. It has adopted 415 different resolutions during its five year tenure…
- Focus on Rights
Tackling Sri Lanka’s ‘torturers’ from Point Pedro to Dondra Head
There is little doubt that the findings of United Nations Special Rapportuer on Countering Terrorism, Ben Emmerson on the sorry fate of Sri Lanka’s justice system, particularly in…
- Sunday Punch
India offers love and air from heart: China grants cold cash from pocket
Sri Lanka has become the belle of the Asian Ball. And most certainly must take advantage of her privileged position. Opportunity, which only knocks once, now knocks twice…
- Thoughts from London
Hanging the media before drug peddlers
They are back at the same old crap game. This revivalist tendency when the media is hung out to dry or beaten with President Sirisena’s favourite instrument of…
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Soaring high on tradition
The Geoffrey Bawa Memorial lecture given annually to mark the legendary architect’s birthday – July 23 ( it would have been his 99th this year)…
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
Revolutionary faculty, a stepping stone for Bhikkhunis
Jumbos and us; we are so much alike
Nalandians shine at young scientists research tournament in Kuala Lumpur
GFS headquarters celebrates 95th year with thanksgiving service
BC Kandy hosts evening of readings by Gratiaen winner and shortlistees
V awards back with a bang after 2015
S. Thomas College, Bandarawela OBU felicitates oldest member
Lecture on ‘Sinhala Theravada Buddhism in China’
Housewives’ Association marks diamond jubilee
Learning to be a mammologist!
Of guns and men of the Kandyan era
His most daring, yet
Somalatha Subasinghe Play House brings back those classics
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An emotional journey
Playing the lead role in the smash-hit musical Mamma Mia! which comes to Colombo this December is Scottish actress Shona White. Here she talks to…
East meets West on the ramp in ‘Threads of Time’
Lakna Kithmini holds second solo exhibition
A true friend to the ‘Cookies’ and ‘Carolinas’ out there
Give your hair a treat
Fresh sounds with a dash of soul
Sinhabahu: A modern take
Mobile-home travel, an evolving vacation getaway
Just how smart is the Baggizmo Wiseward Smart Wallet ?
‘Clifford Richard in Concert’
‘The Voice From Beyond’
‘Guitar and Folk Music Festival 2018’
‘Free cinema’
Teacher’s mission to spread soccer in a rural school
Handagama in song writing
Galagedara joins Scope
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Senior journalist Latheef Farook honoured with Siddi Lebbe award
Senior journalist Latheef Farook was awarded the first ever Siddi Lebbe award in recognition of his…
The economic benefits of family planning
Sri Lanka-China ‘In the Eyes of Photographers’
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St. Mary’s dominate at Kabaddi
St. Mary’s College, Kegalle won the Overall Kabaddi Championship at the 28th Sabaragamuwa Province Schools Athletic…
Govt. given 1 month to resolve ‘political victimisation’ issues: CTU
Environment Protection among Schoolchildren
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‘Clifford Richard in Concert’
Popular singing sensation Clifford Richard will come alive with a concert of his own after a…
‘The Voice From Beyond’
‘Guitar and Folk Music Festival 2018’
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The Unfriendly Uncle
Naveen and his friends loved to play cricket. Every weekend they gathered in the small ground…