Kelaniya Perahera ends with ‘Uda Maluwa Perahera’
The annual Perahera of the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya concluded last night with the Uda Maluwa…
President’s support for Duterte makes world headlines
Unlike all his previous foreign visits, President Maithripala Sirisena was not accompanied by any media…
The blocks on Gota’s road to the Lankan Presidency
Just ten days before the newly set up speedy High Court’s judges begin to hear on…
18 SLFP MPs seek make-or-break meeting with President
If Sirisena refuses to swear-in the rebels, action may follow in Supreme Court Sirisena leans towards…
Buddha’s first peace mission to Sri Lanka
Today is Duruthu Poya day — the first full moon Poya day of the year. Duruthu…
Four-year blood feud behind Hekitta fatal shooting
A near four-year blood feud between two drug trafficking gangs was believed to be the most…
Sparks fly over tuition ban plan on Sundays, Poya Days
Educationists, teachers, trade unions and parents are urging the government to review its proposed ban on…
Gunsmith W. Thomas and Sons sets sights on quality local air rifles
ON TARGET IN KADAWATHA: Royston Thomas is wearing shorts and a wrinkled tee-shirt. His blue apron…
Another milestone! HRMI Graduation
The HRMI Graduation was held at the BMICH Main Hall recently. Over 900 students received their awards at Masters, Bachelors…
Fortude and Sandbox create Sri Lanka’s largest sand sculpture
Fortude, a global technology solutions provider, in collaboration with Sandbox Consultancy, recently embarked on a team…
Their very own place to spend the day
It is a Saturday morning and in a green haven proudly showing off bright flowers in…
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PM driven in an old car in an old fort
The five-day Fairway Galle Literary Festival ends today. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on Friday attended the festival and he is seen being driven through the…
Wanathavillu explosives: CID probes possible links to militant group
The discovery of a variety of bomb-making materials has prompted…
You will have a few more cold nights: Met. Dept.
Beware, Sena worm killer could affect you through animal products
Bill on Tuesday to give wider powers to CIABOC
Three big LNG power projects on hold as engineers protest
Lufthansa sought exclusive deal to settle US$ 1.1 million dispute
Govt. begins project to build houses for war-affected in NE
Angunukolapelessa prison attack: HRCSL probe began long before video footage went viral
Hold polls before drafting new Constitution, Malwatte Mahanayake tells UNP
Kelaniya Perahera ends with ‘Uda Maluwa Perahera’
25 new President’s Counsel take ‘silk’
Court allows pistol-weilding Hambantota mayor’s defence team to call witnesses
Indian fishermen back in large numbers in Lankan waters
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Is Hathurusingha worth the cash?
Former Sri Lanka cricketer pockets Rs. 7.5 million a month besides all other perks
Sri Lanka Cricket’s (SLC) appointment of Chandika Hathurusingha as Head Coach for a record salary was justified owing to his previous record in Bangladesh where…
All-Island leader Navod relaxes after giant leap
After his giant leap last week, with a staggering vote…
Sri Lanka struggle in tour opener
Australia’s Hazlewood ruled out of Sri Lanka Tests
Kandy huff and puff to down spirited Police
Sachithra slams second double ton of the week
Fresh investigation after Sports Minister’s bribe claims
High scores in all three matches
Army record second giant kill
Mahinda overtake Rajans in drawn game
Nimnaka takes match bag of 10/84 as Antonians win
Local shooters badly need a range – Sports Ministry representative
National Sports Council here to stay despite winds of change
Avishka, Milinda hit tons to help Sri Lanka record crushing win
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Mt. Lavinia’s grand ole lady gets luxury makeover
By Sunimalee DiasSri Lanka’s iconic Mt. Lavinia Hotel besotted with a fairy tale of love, of a Governor and a fair maiden, will become the next grandeur…
More countries fault Ceylon Tea
Sri Lankan authorities are worried over the concerns raised by…
Milk powder importers suspend port clearance of stocks
Non-Cabinet Ministers with limited powers handle key ministries
Sri Lanka – Singapore FTA in troubled waters
Below the belt
Gunsmith W. Thomas and Sons sets sights on quality local air rifles
“11 independent commissions defunct amidst political drama”
New IT/BPM Industry Annual Compensation and Benefits Study
New DG at Sri Lanka Standards Institution
SA economics students meeting on Jan. 21 in Colombo
IPS: Research Proposals for SK Memorial Research Grant
George ‘Midas’ Ondaatjie
CB lends Rs 90 bn to Govt. to settle loans
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Editorial
The charade of new constitution
Predictable opposition has begun at the very mention of a “new Constitution”. The public announcement by a TNA MP that the draft for a new Constitution would be presented before February 4, the country’s Independence Day, provoked nationalist forces to raise their voice, if it did happen. Instead, the Prime…
Columns
- Political Commentary
18 SLFP MPs seek make-or-break meeting with President
If Sirisena refuses to swear-in the rebels, action may follow in Supreme Court Sirisena leans towards Rajapaksa as Gotabaya and Chamal say they are ready to run for…
- 5th Column
Who is best to run the race?
My dear Gota and Chamal maama, I thought I should write to you to congratulate you when I heard that both of you have announced that you are…
- The Economic Analysis
Fiscal consolidation challenging task for 2019 Budget
The 2019 budget to be presented on February 5 would have far reaching impacts on the country’s economic stability and development. The central issue is whether the government’s…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
President’s support for Duterte makes world headlines
Unlike all his previous foreign visits, President Maithripala Sirisena was not accompanied by any media personnel when he made a five-day state visit to the Philippines. Instead,…
- Focus on Rights
Sri Lanka’s abuse of the law is like a cat chasing its own tail
there is a distinct commonality between corruption investigations and inquiries into grave human rights abuses in Sri Lanka, apart from ordinary Rule of Law dysfunctions. That is the…
- Sunday Punch
The blocks on Gota’s road to the Lankan Presidency
Just ten days before the newly set up speedy High Court’s judges begin to hear on a daily basis to its final finish the charges levelled against him…
- Thoughts from London
Diplomats as our image boosters
So this is what we have come to. Our budding (and some budded) diplomats will, over the coming years, be let loose in the capitals of the world…
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When the lit buzz hit Galle Fort
The unmistakable smell of salt in the air greets you as you enter the Galle Fort. This is aside from the feeling that you’ve stepped…
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
Keeping the whodunnit magic alive
Lots about those little insects
Colomboscope: A brush with marine life
Welcoming the Chinese Year of the Pig
Opt to go healthy at Hilton’s Graze Kitchen
The curtain falls on an inspiring thespian
Animals leap out of scrap metal
Tomorrow, a talk by Abdul Shayek of Britain’s Fio theatre company at Colombo BC
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Rossini or Ganga Addara, he wowed the audience
It was a night full of genuine passion, emotion and immeasurable talent, as baritone Gehan Cooray performed at the Lionel Wendt on Wednesday, January 9,…
Schoolboy Abdul’s teenage adventure mystery
She sees beauty where we see trash!
All for one and one for all
Behind the scenes with Mass Damanation
Music News
‘Chandani with C & C’ in action at ‘Mahinda Night 2019’
Chithral Somapala introduces a new inspirational video
Sri Lankan cinema turns 72 while NFC reaches 47
‘Thirteen Tickles’ in Piliyandala
Shooting of Rodney’s ‘Sudu Appachchi’ completed
‘Thitta Kahata’ goes to Kerala
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Schools foisting low-quality uniforms on children in voucher ‘trade’
Four schools in the Wattegama zonal division have come under fire for selling uniform material and…
Buddha’s first peace mission to Sri Lanka
Haitian women struggle to get help for children fathered by UN troops
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Vandals destroy Pre-School, burn books
Norochcholai Police have commenced an investigation into an incident in which some people had broken into…
Grade 5 Scholarship exam Reforms under review: MoE
Suraksha pays out nearly Rs 50m in claims
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‘Chandani with C & C’ in action at ‘Mahinda Night 2019’
Popular outfit ‘Chandani with C & C’ will come alive at the ‘Mahinda Night 2019’ the…
Chithral Somapala introduces a new inspirational video
Sri Lankan cinema turns 72 while NFC reaches 47
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‘Once Upon A Time’
The Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association’s Western Province organized a Revels, Sleepover and Pack Holiday 2018…