Social justice leader says Sirisena gave ‘boot’ to the people
Professor Sanath Wijesuriya, who in 2015 was at the forefront of the campaign to bring President…
Right policies to boost the economy
Recently some taxes and administered prices were reduced. In the commodity list which was subject to…
Dialog rugby league unleashed …. look out for CH&FC
Promising yet another 14 full weeks of excitement, the Dialog Rugby League 2018/19 kicked off this…
Crime busting in the US
The house was the launching pad for a spree of crimes. The suspects who had rented…
Gateway College excels at Basketball
Gateway College Colombo girls emerged champions in the Under-20 Inter-International School Basketball Tournament that was organised…
A mature orchestra complemented by the relaxed technique of piano soloist
The Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka had their Masterworks Concert sponsored by East India Holdings on…
Three new faces add their colours to ‘Piyawara’
Brought together through a creative connection, the art collective ‘Piyawara’ will present their second joint exhibition…
Sri Lanka launches new destination brand “So Sri Lanka” at WTM London
Sri Lanka on Monday finally, after years of being in the works, launched the much-awaited global…
Let’s hear it for the girls
“The win is all the girls, as directors we just give them the firepower but ultimately…
Weather relief in north and east but storm brewing over Andaman Sea
Wet and stormy weather conditions are likely to ease in the next few days in the…
Safari Tour at the Zoological Gardens
Last year on the advice of then Minister of Wildlife Mr. Gamini Jayawickrema Perera, the Dehiwela…
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This vacant seat tells the story of our times
Amid the political turmoil and unprecedented constitutional crisis in Sri Lanka, a major story is told by this empty seat in the front row at…
Former SLFP MPs flock to join SLPP
The Sri Lanka Freedom Party’s former parliamentarians are flocking to…
UNP, TNA, JVP to challenge dissolution
State media shifted from Rambukwella to Jayasekera
No congratulatory messages from foreign leaders
Mano Ganesan’s TPA to contest polls in alliance with the UNF
LAWASIA expresses concern over Lanka’s political crisis
Hand over official vehicles or else…: New PM’s Sec. to former ministers
Crossover bribes: TISL complains to CIABOC
CPC issues tender to buy Algerian crude
Police probe mystery of decapitated body
Cambodian team visits demining site at Muhamalai
Mangala lashes out at Sirisena
Magistrate recuses himself from CB bond case
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Hathurusingha ponders Sri Lanka cricket’s post Rangana Herath era
By Champika FernandoDoesn’t Rangana Herath deserve better? Nineteen years of international cricket and 433 wickets in Tests, did he not merit a better send-off than a 211-run…
Manoj remains in the lead
Sukhitha Manoj of St. Sebastian’s College Moratuwa continues to remain…
Another ex-international to be charged by ICC next week
Bloomfield, Galle SC record first innings wins
Lyceum Wattala way head after day-one
Zahira 205/9, President’s 54/4
Kandy won but lacked usual flamboyance
Ratwatte heroics give CR wafer thin victory
Thomians take charge of Orville Abeynaike Memorial Trophy
Omega Line and Maliban Biscuits win Mercantile VB ‘A’ Division
SLR’s Sevens coach and trainer sent home
Charith Senanayake vacates Manager post
Confusion at FFSL– speculation rife
Gampaha Dist Assoc. , N&D TT Club Champs
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Silver lining
Amidst the gloomy political climate, tourism got some good news with the resumption of three new airlines – TUI Poland, Edelweiss and Russia’s Aeroflot. TUI…
Trade unions slam Maithripala, UNP
Trade union leaders, at a meeting with a US Embassy…
Rupee continues under pressure
Ratmalana Airport to accommodate corporate jets
First supermarket from Softlogic next week
Several tourists cancel December holidays
Suspense is killing (me)
Right policies to boost the economy
Sri Lanka launches new destination brand “So Sri Lanka” at WTM London
Alliance Finance retains investment grade credit rating of BBB
Prof. Torsten Henry Fransson to receive honorary degree from Open University
“Does the SEC grant licences to the wealthy to avoid paying taxes?!
JKH: Retiring chairman Susantha hands over baton to Krishan Balendra
New EXCO for Sri Lanka’s Gem and Jewellery industry
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Editorial
From the frying pan into the fire
What a turn of events – again on a Friday night. The ‘good governance’ President first suspends an elected Parliament and then disbands it when, after a fortnight’s search, he cannot find a majority that would justify his decision to sack his Prime Minister. What more will unfold in this…
Columns
- Political Commentary
Constitutional turmoil: The moves and countermoves
Secret events that led to Sirisena’s decision to dissolve Parliament; the numbers were there and not there Several Muslim MPs were about to join the Rajapaksa group, but…
- 5th Column
The naked emperor’s Friday night horrors
Aiyo Sirisena, I am writing to you for the second time in two weeks. That is unprecedented but then, what we are realising is that you are an…
- The Economic Analysis
Harmful economic consequences of a prolonged political crisis
The adverse economic consequences of the prolonged political crisis are many. A protracted political stalemate would set back the development of the economy immeasurably. Deterioration in law and…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Social justice leader says Sirisena gave ‘boot’ to the people
Professor Sanath Wijesuriya, who in 2015 was at the forefront of the campaign to bring President Maithripala Sirisena to power, used a simple analogy to describe the feelings…
- Focus on Rights
A fight to reset Sri Lanka’s constitutional clock
As the core of Sri Lanka’s Democratic Socialist Republic implodes in multiple critical ways today, it cannot be said that we were not forewarned. For not only President…
- Sunday Punch
Who will triumph this Game of Thrones?
Darkness has settled upon the land. And this time, perhaps, to reside on a more permanent footing. In this sunless hour when reason has fled to brutish beasts…
- Thoughts from London
So Sri Lanka, whatever that means
Last Monday Sri Lanka’s tourism authorities launched another promotional brand with the tagline “So Sri Lanka”. As tradition would have it, proceedings got underway with the country’s new…
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The cenotaph once stood tall on Galle Face Green
‘They shall grow not old As we that are left grow old Age shall not weary them, Nor the years condemn. At the going down…
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
Crime busting in the US
Don Spater Senanayake and the Temperance Movement
Waiting with bated breath as items fall under the hammer
Philharmonic Choir returns with Amirthanathan to perform ‘Alleluia’
Warscapes to landscapes: Sir Donald McCullin’s haunting images
Culinary Ceylon: A unique flavour of history and cuisine
A mature orchestra complemented by the relaxed technique of piano soloist
“Symphony for a Child”: The very best of its kind
Spotting Nelu flowers in bloom five years before time
An evening of opera and well-loved songs
Wadduwa’s cosy villa
Three new faces add their colours to ‘Piyawara’
From social to personal, Jagath’s canvases of belief
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Finding a home for her peculiar plushies
Meet Afra Mizaja, a 24-year-old medical student at the Kotelawela Defence University who started making plushies just two months ago and has just launched the…
Cold Theatre 7 returns with The Opposite Sex
Take a trip down memory lane with those well-loved songs
Ethical Isle’s first ever outing
With just a tap on the phone get your favourite meal to your doorstep
Let’s hear it for the girls
Season starter with “Silver Bells”
Just Rock Off with Salvage
WTF What To Follow
Music News
A Tribute to John Denver at Grand Kandyan
‘Alleluia’ CPC in concert
Janakaraliya teaches Drama and Cinema
World War II and monster horror movie
‘Sinethra’ focuses on yesteryear golden cinema
Newest K- Drama to hit TV
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Poojas to end anti-democracy activities
United National Party organisers held Bodhi poojas islandwide to invoke blessings on the party and its…
Old Weseleyite SC, Capri life membership for veteran motor sports star Sinnathuray
After the mid-term polls, what now for America?
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Visakha Vidyalaya earns a triple
Visakha Vidyalaya earned a triple as they won in all three grades at the Milo Kids…
Sithum and Ranudi outstanding TT players
Trinity emerge champs
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A Tribute to John Denver at Grand Kandyan
For the first time in Kandy the Grand Kandyan hotel hosted an amazing musical evening to…
‘Alleluia’ CPC in concert
Janakaraliya teaches Drama and Cinema
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Students of Dhammananda M.V., Kirama visited the Katuwana Dutch Fort
Students of Dhammananda M.V., Kirama visited the Katuwana Dutch Fort to research historical and archaeological constructions…