Secrecy and confusion mar ‘JO’ protest rally
Opposition members say Namal’s attempt to come to the forefront failed because he lacks experience and…
CC censures Police Chief, warns of disciplinary action
The Constitutional Council (CC) has cautioned Police Chief Pujith Jayasundera that he would face disciplinary action…
Corrupted seeds of a vicious cycle
Many people admire the resource endowment of countries as the reason for their prosperity. According to…
Savit and Savani crowned prince and princess
Savit Weerasinghe and Savani Jayasuriya were crowned as the prince and princess of the National Junior…
Let him be
The eyes said it all – yes, they were very sad, but this is absolutely not…
Camera trapping the elusive leopards of Wasgamuwa
As dusk descended gradually obliterating the land of its features we slowly headed towards the entrance…
Fairway National Literary Awards: Shortlisted writers
The audience was brimming with anticipation as the judges were ushered in for the fourth Fairway…
A fashion treat from across the Palk Strait
kavita Thulasidas, the audience at the Hilton Ballroom last Sunday was told, had reinvented her grandfather’s…
Sri Lanka gears up to shape 2025 development landscape
A panel comprising a global strategy consultant, Information technology expert, young and eminent economist, and a…
Sea of devotees
The Nallur Kandaswamy Temple Chariot festival was held yesterday with the presence of a large number…
600,000 people in 12 rainless districts cry for drinking water and relief
Twelve agriculture-dependent districts in three provinces have been affected by a drought so severe that some…
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Rival events for upcoming polls
With strategies being finalised for the upcoming elections, Prime Minister and UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe is seen explaining the party’s plans at the 72nd convention…
Senior citizen deposits: Treasury owes banks Rs. 22.92 billion
The Treasury owes commercial banks more than Rs 22.92 billion…
Cabinet errs between AK-47 and SAR-40
Gotabaya to be indicted tomorrow in Permanent HC
Govt. Analyst to probe mystery fire at PwC office
Hundreds of unidentified bodies dumped in graves: Chief JMO laments violation of human dignity
Health sector in crisis: Money not released to pay bills for medicines
Find your own water sources for future projects, property developers in Colombo City told
Mauri’s sit-in protest highlights plight of thousands of families of missing people
Railways to get 160 passenger coaches from India
Integrity Badges: CIABOC’s Prevention Strategy against Bribery and Corruption
Railways to get 160 passenger coaches from India
100 MegaWatt wind farm project stuck in the Cabinet
Sea of devotees
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Tharjini’s army on the rampage in Singapore
By Roshan Pethum Wijeratne reporting from SingaporeAsian Netball Championships
Meet hosts Singapore in the final today Dominant Sri Lanka put themselves within sight of that elusive crown after they registered a fighting 55-46 win…
Dilruwan wants to make the most of this opportunity
A potent weapon in Test cricket, Dilruwan Perera, now wants…
China’s Huang bags her second title
Kitesurfing takes Kalpitiya by storm
IOC discusses changes to the existing sports law with NOCSL
HSBC Golf heads to Nuwara Eliya
India, Maldives clash to decide Sri Lanka’s fate
Ashain’s bag of ‘ten’ helps Joes crush St. Patrick’s
Minister Musthapha looking to expedite high altitude training centre
S. Thomas’, St. Sebastian’s battle for second final slot
AmCham golf today
Cricket elections set to be served in four months says Musthapha
Kabaddi chief resigns over Asian Games poor show
Colombo Leasing Islamic Finance win Championship
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Chopped leaves for dinner!
An enterprising trader is selling nicely, chopped leaves instead of the usual leafy vegetables at a market in Negombo. The reason: “Housewives in these areas…
CB clamps down on debt collectors harassing customers
Using a leased vehicle and constantly in fear that it…
Concessionary finance to help companies compete
MTD in talks to sell stake at shipyard
US Dollar in unknown territory
CSE up on impending return of EPF funds
Water, water everywhere …
Corrupted seeds of a vicious cycle
Sri Lanka gears up to shape 2025 development landscape
Water conservation is vital during drought
“Sick man of Asia’ tag if SL continues to follow outdated technology
Opening of MJF Centre in the East
AMCHAM/STAX positioning Sri Lanka as an attractive FDI destination
DLB 2018 profits jump as revenue overshadows lottery sellers strike
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Editorial
The politics of protests
Last Wednesday’s ‘People’s Power’ (Jana Balaya) rally could be dismissed as just another Opposition mass mobilisation protest march that went nowhere, or seen as a pincer move to destabilise an already wobbly coalition Government. It could be a bit of both as well. The goal of a democratic Opposition is…
Columns
- Political Commentary
Secrecy and confusion mar ‘JO’ protest rally
Opposition members say Namal’s attempt to come to the forefront failed because he lacks experience and grassroots backing Ranil hits out at opposition and the media, says UNP…
- 5th Column
A walk to remember
My dear pohottuwa brothers and sisters, I thought I must write to you after seeing your protest march or satyagraha this week which you called ‘Janabalaya Colombata’. I…
- The Economic Analysis
Increased export earnings fail to stem widening trade deficit
The trade deficit of US$ 5.7 billion in the first half of the year is a serious concern, as it portends a likely massive trade deficit of over…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
CC censures Police Chief, warns of disciplinary action
The Constitutional Council (CC) has cautioned Police Chief Pujith Jayasundera that he would face disciplinary action if he does not heed directives of the independent National Police Commission.…
- Focus on Rights
Is Lanka’s future hanging from a lampost?
Regardless of whatever possessed inebriated supporters of the so-called Joint Opposition to climb a lamppost in the capital and hang precariously from that perch while screaming rowdy slogans…
- Sunday Punch
JO’s Jambalaya bash in capital ends with a splitting hangover
This was no Arab Spring where a downtrodden people rose in unison and, with concerted dedication and genuineness of purpose, succeeded in bringing down to the ground and…
- Thoughts from London
Hang them all, hang them high
Hang on a moment. Is the president of this “country like no other”, deadly serious or is this his idea of a joke? Having decided to hang convicted…
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Let him be
The eyes said it all – yes, they were very sad, but this is absolutely not the time to move Bandula from his home of…
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
A gift of art and a message
A chocolate brown croaking beauty emerges from the mist-covered Knuckles
Camera trapping the elusive leopards of Wasgamuwa
‘Cue’to bring novelty to stage with Our Town
Fairway National Literary Awards: Shortlisted writers
Veteran author & journalist honoured with the ‘Dayawati Modi Stree Shakti Samman’ award
Spice up your Sunday with an Indonesian brunch
College of Physicians to hold 51st annual academic sessions
Maestro Victor Ratnayake returns with ‘Sarasa- Ratnamaya Gee Amanandaya
Urgent need of kidney transplant
Talk on excavating the birthplace of the Buddha
Sumithrayo holds awareness event to mark Suicide Prevention Day
Mysteries of nightfall from amante
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Timeless blend of east and west
The afternoon sunlight slants down the cobbled Pedlar Street in Galle Fort, and Tallentire House seems to doze wrapped in a Dutch dream from the…
Little Gym opens its doors here for some serious fun
“If I’ve made people think-I’ve succeeded”
Taking their passion for food to the people
Being true to her heart self
ARA Animal Rescue App: A lifeline for our four-legged friends in need
Debating the real issues
Weaving a colourful tapestry of song and hope
Tracing your routes
Ed Sheeran to take to the silver screen in Danny Boyle film
‘Dance on with The Gypsies’
Positive thinking makes Saliya more creative
SOSL POPS come alive
Controversial play back on stage
Romantic comedy about wedding guests
‘Nidahase Piya DS’ in Ridma circuit soon
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For gay indians, landmark ruling is just the beginning
NEW DELHI — Even as gay activists in India celebrated on Friday, a day after a…
Parliament bomb: The second post-mortem examination after a Magisterial order
The Maha Sangha bows down to no political authority
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Wild jumbos destroy rural school’s Volleyball court fence
Students of Ralapanawa Vidyalaya in Nawagaththegama came in for a shock when they returned to start…
Students Insurance payment doubles this year- MoE
182 New Govt. schools between 2013-’17: Report
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‘Dance on with The Gypsies’
‘Dance on with The Gypsies’, a sing, song and a dance night will come alive at…
Positive thinking makes Saliya more creative
SOSL POPS come alive
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The Disapati and other officers
According to the division done by the Dutch, it is the Matara division that was named…