Disaster response: US PACANGEL outreach to the Indian Ocean Region
The Indian Ocean Region (IOR) is well known for its share of natural disasters. According to…
Top SriLankan Airlines official faces arrest
A onetime top official of SriLankan Airlines under the previous regime is now facing arrest. The…
Possibility of Mahinda Rajapaksa contesting next presidential election
SLPP chairman GL Peiris says 19th Amendment not retrospective, so former president could contest; Supreme Court…
Heavy fines in play despite bus driver agitation
The traffic police has deployed extra police personnel with the introduction of the new fine system…
4,000 people affected, 1,000 houses damaged in provinces lashed by rain and wind
More than 4,000 people were affected and 1,000 houses damaged, and several reservoirs were spilling over…
St. Joseph’s outsmart Trinity
St. Joseph’s College outsmarted Trinity College by 14-5 to clinch the Cup title of the Milo…
Wesley’s swimming sensation — Adeetha
Ten-year-old Adeetha Siriwardena of Wesley College last week became Sri Lanka’s Under-11 Age Group Swimming Champion…
The greenest of Greens
We have all heard these words “Eat your greens” especially when it comes to green leafy…
Le Grand Galle, Asia Leisure’s newest offering
With an enviable location just 300 metres from Galle International Cricket Stadium, Le Grand Galle, at…
Human-elephant conflict: The folly of fences
Asian elephants have been on this island since before it became an island. Sri Lanka is…
Kantale sugar factory revival becomes a distant dream
The Kantale Sugar Factory revival is now embroiled in legal issues, a scrap iron tender and…
News
Lankan stars march in glittering Asian Games parade
Waving the national flag, a section of the 178-member Sri Lankan team is seen taking part in the parade at the Asian Games opening ceremony…
Another train strike: President buys time till Thursday
In a bid to prevent another railway strike, President Maithripala…
Mega windmill power project by Danish company
Action against Vijayakala: AG advises Speaker
Drink and disembark, but act sober in Dubai
Controversy over media reports of China printing currency notes for Sri Lanka
Chinese companies taking over local construction industry
President to inaugurate Stage II of Wayamba Ela Project
Disaster response: US PACANGEL outreach to the Indian Ocean Region
Northern PC in limbo as CM wants his way
Drink and disembark, but act sober in Dubai
OMP report to mark Int’l Day of the Disappeared
Another 500 acres of military-occupied North-East lands to be released
Col 7 property dispute takes new turn
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Minister Musthapha travels to Dubai for do-or-die talks with the ICC
By Champika FernandoWants to buy time to pave the way for a level playing field
With a little more than four months left before an International Cricket Council (ICC) deadline to hold Sri Lanka cricket elections, Sports Minister Faiszer Musthapha…
MAS Holdings dominate Day 1 of Mercantile Athletics
MAS Holdings took a huge step in their attempt to…
Palitha Gunawardene crowned the Best Performer
St. Joseph’s given a fright by Pathana, but squeeze through to quarters
AVC Men’s Volleyball Challenge Cup from September 15 to 22
Peiris misses opening ceremony due to A-Level exams
U-13 Badminton C’ships in Kandy
Jeewan and Chandrika best from the rest
Sachin moves to the semis
RCGC Open 2018 attracts top professionals in Sri Lanka
England must be more ruthless to challenge for No 1 ranking
Hathu begins to look beyond the Lankan shores
Savini makes it to the Asian Games finally
Sports Ministry suspends SLASU elections
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Egg prices rise
A shortage of fish in the local markets has led to sharp demand in and increasing prices for eggs. Pic by Amila Gamage…
Coconut prices to consumers soar
Coconut prices to consumers are soaring and three times that…
Bandaranaike Quay opens for PPP to boost cruise tourism
Global promo to kick off in London this November
Rooms in Colombo now cheaper
Caution urged in Government spending, local borrowing
Developing? No way
Reversing negative export trends
Hayleys Group consolidates to deliver better results
SLT to issue 90 m new shares in pvt placement
Many issues confronting SL banking sector, economy-HNB
Depreciating rupee results in exchange profit gains for ComBank
Kantale sugar factory revival becomes a distant dream
Hemas Holdings growth up 21% in 1Q 2018-‘19
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Editorial
JO putting politics before country
The Joint Opposition (JO) is all but flogging a dead horse calling for Provincial elections in the midst of so many other outstanding issues in the country – knowing only too well that the chances of these elections taking place are as unlikely as ‘a snowball’s chance in hell’. They…
Columns
- Political Commentary
Possibility of Mahinda Rajapaksa contesting next presidential election
SLPP chairman GL Peiris says 19th Amendment not retrospective, so former president could contest; Supreme Court interpretation to be sought No special “monitoring” allowance for MPs Coalition partners…
- 5th Column
The corridor of uncertainty
My dear Kumar, I thought of writing to you when I heard you saying that you will not be running for the top job when the contest is…
- The Economic Analysis
Increasing traditional agricultural exports vital in national strategy
While the National Export Strategy (NES) to enhance exports in information technology services, boat building, tourism, new manufactures and several agricultural exports is commendable, the neglect of the…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Top SriLankan Airlines official faces arrest
A onetime top official of SriLankan Airlines under the previous regime is now facing arrest. The move comes as the net is closing in on him after an…
- Focus on Rights
Marking a sombre and reflective anniversary
The three years during which Sri Lanka breathed (or was it gasped?) in freedom’ seems to be the rather messily translated refrain which the United National Party at…
- Sunday Punch
Are you keeping the pampered Jades of Lanka happy enough?
Poor sods. Do they understand the responsibility thrust upon them when they become the people’s representatives. Do they not have a clue of their duties or their obligations…
- Thoughts from London
Bottoms up in our mad world
How very considerate of the chief minister of the Western Provincial Council. This chief minister Isuru Devapriya wants his fellow councillors to park their sensitive bottoms on comfortable…
Plus
Imparting Dhamma since 1918 amidst the bustle of the city
The Siri Vajiraramaya Dhamma School, one of the country’s foremost centres imparting the teachings of Lord Buddha to students, marked 100 years yesterday, August 18.…
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
Ritual and art woven in Gok
Beloved Raja who swayed to the beat of the ‘gajaga vannama’
From one ancient city to another, each with their own stories to tell
Le Grand Galle, Asia Leisure’s newest offering
Classic dim sum at Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo
Kishani opens doors to all to step into a world of opera
Passion for plants on canvas
Give ear to the different beats as the perahera passes by
Using social media for social awareness
Bringing back those lost moments
Bringing out the best in a building
Commonwealth award for Prashan
Usha wows audience with Hindi, English and even Sinhala hits
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If it’s laughter you’re looking for, you’re at the right play!
Switch over to the ‘80s – the glorious ‘80s with the big hair, the miniskirts, and the bold colours- and dip your head into a…
Indian cinema’s most popular playback singer will be here
Fashion feast
Team Sri Lanka in Mexico for First Global Challenge 2018
Annual Forum of the Asian Law Student’s Association concludes on a high
V.O.I.C.E National Youth Fest 2018 returns for fourth installment
A passion for the classics
Good Market Movement
Rita Ora signs up with new modelling agency
John and Paul’s sons give Beatles’ fans Flashbacks with epic Selfie
‘Charitha Atak’ updated version
‘Stars of 70s’ come alive again
‘Mamma Mia’, here its back again
Essentials.lk wins Gold at 2018 BestWeb.lk Awards
Somalatha Subasinghe Play House organises creative activities for children
Prasanna bridges Sri Lanka and Bollywood with ‘Gaadi’
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How adopted woman’s search for birth mum unfolded
Ria Sloan, 26, explained how she was brought up near Inverness, where she was ‘one of…
Justice must be done or seem to be done without fear or favour
Former UN chief Kofi Annan dies aged 80
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Eastern Cyber Tech 2018 Exhibition in Batticaloa
The Eastern Cyber Tech 2018 Exhibition which has inspired many new inventors from the Eastern Province,…
80% Attendance a must to sit exams: Minister Rajapakshe to undergrads
Free footwear for 648,151 rural schoolchildren
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John and Paul’s sons give Beatles’ fans Flashbacks with epic Selfie
Paul McCartney and John Lennon’s sons gave Beatles fans flashbacks last Monday when the two offspring shared a selfie on…
‘Charitha Atak’ updated version
‘Stars of 70s’ come alive again
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Kandy in festive mood
Poson Poya attracted devotees from all over the country to Anuradhapura and Mihintale to commemorate the…