Three seniors did not want portfolios, but eventually got them
For most Sinhala cinemagoers, the attraction remains a formula film – with scenes of fighting, comedy,…
President rejects UNP’s call to revive ‘National Govt.’
Sajith Premadasa and Ravi Karunanayake threatened to boycott swearing-in ceremony Ranil to campaign to abolish Executive…
More angles to ascertain: Roshan Mahanama
Though there was speculation about former Sri Lanka cricket captain and ICC match referee Roshan Mahanama…
‘People forgot Christmas because of politics’: Pettah traders’ lament
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China after 40 years
On Tuesday, China celebrated its 40 years of what was called to be the “reform and…
From riches to rags
Double trouble for Sri Lanka; relegated to lower division While the defending champions Hong Kong qualified…
Christmas Open Day at British Council
The Christmas Edition Open Day for 6 to 15 year olds was conducted at the British…
CINEC Campus, Pioneer and Leader in Sri Lankan Maritime Training
Colombo International Nautical & Engineering College (CINEC), established in 1990 is Sr Lankas’s pioneer in Merchant…
US, fast growing tea consumption market-Forbes report
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Hayleys Energy Services begins Sri Lanka’s First Oil & Gas Drillship Lay-Up at Hambantota Port
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New Year Party and season in style at The Grand Kandyan
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NAUGHTY OR NICE
Santa Claus seems to be checking his list of who is Naughty and who is Nice as President Maithripala Sirisena gets into the festive mood…
It’s a floody Christmas in Mullaitivu
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Sri Lankan staffer accuses senior UN official of sexual harassment
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Coal plant: Kalpitiya women have dangerously high mercury level
CIABOC launches probes on crossover bribes
CMC passes surplus budget; Mayor spells out 2019 programme
25 new President’s Counsel to take oaths next month
Tensions rise in Kotagala as estate workers block main road
Heavy rains slash the North; more than 10,000 affected by floods
Rs. 1 billion spent on disaster responses this year: DMC
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More angles to ascertain: Roshan Mahanama
By S.R. PathiravithanaSports Minister’s request to form new cricket Interim Committee
Though there was speculation about former Sri Lanka cricket captain and ICC match referee Roshan Mahanama taking over the Lankan cricket reins as its Interim…
NCC record easy first innings win over Army SC
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Paranavithana makes quick progress
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New Minister, old strategy
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National outcast Hulk Pushparaj takes out WBPF body building championship
Martin Adomeit holds TT coaching clinic
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Cruise liners with over 7000 tourists
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Treasury tightens government expenditure
Sri Lanka’s Treasury is tightening government spending while anticipating an…
JKH’s foreign holdings thinning fast
Taxi meters in Jaffna
Bumper New Year for Sri Lanka tourism
Glyphosate back: Plantations would take 10 yrs to recover
Migration trail
China after 40 years
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Infinity and beyond with Balmond and Cinnamon Life
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Lanka’s tea industry reaches boiling point
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Co-habit or Co-perish
Like any employee who has been sacked from employment and reinstated by a labour tribunal, the Ministers of the Cabinet – and the State and Deputy Ministers — have got their jobs back following the October 26 misadventure of President Maithripala Sirisena. On Thursday, thanks to the 19th Amendment, the…
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- Political Commentary
President rejects UNP’s call to revive ‘National Govt.’
Sajith Premadasa and Ravi Karunanayake threatened to boycott swearing-in ceremony Ranil to campaign to abolish Executive Presidency thought National Democratic Front (NDF) President Maithripala Sirisena has rejected a…
- 5th Column
A new mandate? Not quite
My dear Green Man, I am writing to you to congratulate you on your assumption of office as PM, yet again, for a record fifth time. This time…
- The Economic Analysis
Continuing squabbles are a severe constraint to economic stability
Political consensus policy certainty and effective implementation are vital for economic development. The disagreement between the President and the Prime Minister is a severe constraint to the country’s…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Three seniors did not want portfolios, but eventually got them
For most Sinhala cinemagoers, the attraction remains a formula film – with scenes of fighting, comedy, songs and a happy ending. One is not sure whether the same…
- Focus on Rights
A citizen’s power against the might of the state
A citizen’s power against the might of the state In her signature article ‘Telling it Like it Is’ comprising part of a collection of writings with the same title,…
- Sunday Punch
The question that baffles the nation: Why is Sirisena still holding office?
Today on the presidential throne of Lanka, there sits a man who gambled with the nation’s heirloom of democracy and endangered the people’s sovereign inheritance, who gambled with…
- Thoughts from London
Time to eat your words, Mr. President!
Last Sunday was a special day in Sri Lanka’s political history. It was the day that President Sirisena eventually got back on his feet instead of standing on…
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With a hymn in their hearts
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An educative voyage through the history of Pacific Islands
MAMMA MIA! : It’s finally here
In these troubled times, let us present ourselves before the Child
Keep the message of Christmas alive through the year
Another Christmas comes along, and the memories return
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Soaring high with childhood memories
It’s a gleaming silver white Christmas tree, glinting with dazzling rainbow hues.Take a closer look and you will see that the tree is, in fact,…
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Why this ‘Claus’ matters
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Share a cup of Christmas cheer this season
The Snowball Effect: Offering a different perspective into the making of communities
Christmas bake sales to delve into this season
Favourite Christmas movies
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Fairway Colombo brings a street full of Christmas
New Year Party and season in style at The Grand Kandyan
Anil Bhareti launches ‘Bethlehem Pure’
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Stories from the waves before 2004 tsunami
When the tsunami hit Sri Lanka on December 26, 2004, it was not only one of…
The liability and viability of impeaching the executive president
Getting ready for the presidential stakes
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Peradeniya Management Faculty freshers welcomed
New students were welcomed to the University of Peradeniya Management Faculty at a ceremony held recently.…
O/Level exam centres to be offered for students abroad
CTU appeals to HRCSL against changes in Grade One admission list
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Fairway Colombo brings a street full of Christmas
Transforming the iconic Dutch Hospital precinct with a variety of innovative and diverse events, Fairway Colombo…
New Year Party and season in style at The Grand Kandyan
Anil Bhareti launches ‘Bethlehem Pure’
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Christmas Memories
“Higher! Mary higher,” children chorused as lifted high in big strong arms she placed the glittering…