President Sirisena intensifies moves for alliance with SLPP
But chances have faded for his desire to get nomination for presidential election, as opposition grows…
Concerns grow as report shows plastic killing off our fish
As Sri Lankan seas become increasingly polluted with plastic waste, contributing to a 500 per cent…
Daring parachutists star in Independence celebrations
The highlight of the Independence Day celebrations at Galle Face Green on Monday, a parachute “base…
How ‘Checkpoint Charlie’ found re-berth at Capital’s Port of Call
After having survived a near-death experience before being resuscitated with the Supreme Court’s kiss of life…
Lost in a cricket masquerade
This song written and produced by singer, song writer, musician Leon Rusell way back in 1972,…
His own ‘recipe’ for the wilds
Patiently, he “dug in” and waited in his vehicle. All the others came and went, casting…
Honourable Minister’s “dishonourable list”
One morning I walked into the office room of the University Registrar – the highest administrative…
SL youth reluctant to take hard-working jobs
Youth reluctant to take hard-working jobs and dependency on their parents, among other issues came to…
Ananda College Basketball 2019 Championship a tremendous success
Ananda College Colombo, the first school to introduce basketball in Sri Lanka in 1927, recently…
Of a time gone by
The decorated pathway through the Park Street Mews complex was graced by a fairly unusual sight…
Prasanna moves to Troubled past on a Road Movie
Completing another moviemaking journey, seasoned filmmaker Prasanna Vithanage is on the final stages of his historical…
News
Now go-slow for containers
It was like a traffic snarl on a Colombo highway. In view of the six-day work-to-rule by Customs unions, there was a container snarl on…
Bond scam: Amendments to recover Rs. 8.5b from culprits
The Government is to move amendments to recover from all…
Liquor licences online
Thousands of ATM cards cancelled; new security measures now in force
HRCSL vets troops for South Sudan, rejects President’s charge
Lankan drug bust in Dubai: Madush’s rival gave tipoff and sent pictures here
EPF invested large amounts of money to repurchase TBs from secondary market
Price control on more essential drugs
Disabled Sri Lankan women twice as disadvantaged as men: UN study
EPF invested large amounts of money to repurchase TBs from secondary market
Two years on, RTI reaches out to the provinces
Ronald Perera appointed BOC Chairman
Emulate two greats of your school: CP Governor tells Trinitians
How Pettah was turned into a ghost town by Customs strike
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Will there be a change of fortunes for the Lankans?
Sri Lanka vs South Africa Test Series
After an awful and bitter 0-2 Test series defeat in Australia, the Sri Lankans have landed in Durban, South Africa with usual hopes of ‘winning’,…
Sports Ministry calls for report on ‘misuse of accreditation’ from NOC
The Sports Ministry has called for a comprehensive report from…
Another legal battle looms
Navod expands lead, despite changes in the middle
SLADA desperate to eradicate doping from sports
Kanishka bags 10 for 87 against Bens
Kandy barely survive glorious CR onslaught
Rajans-splendid show against Ananda
Trilling draw at Ratmalana
29th Royal-Thomian Past Cricketers Annual Dinner
CCC and SSC in keen tussle for the title
Angelo Perera – the elegant run machine
Galle CC hits 142
Samarasinghe brothers — first trio to captain STC Rugby
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Albert Edirisinghe Opticians celebrates 70th anniversary
Savinda Samarakoon, Managing Director, Albert Edirisinghe Opticians Ltd (in white shirt), makes the first sale to a customer at the reopening in Kollupitiya on Friday…
Ratmalana Airport in over Rs.800 m upgrade
The Ratmalana Airport will be handed over to civilian operations…
Rupee gains: Boost in confidence
Sampath to sell its broking arm
LOLC aims to be at the top slot
Banks to customers: Use SMS alerts to combat fraud
Youth aspirations
Honourable Minister’s “dishonourable list”
Global campaign launch at ITB on course, says Kishu
Top priority to appoint Tax Ombudsman
State banks to bring in experienced professionals as banking heads
PwC’s Academy workshop on digital forensic investigation
SL youth reluctant to take hard-working jobs
Sunshine Holdings forges ahead with digitisation
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Editorial
The poli-tricks of a National Government
Discretion was the better part of political expediency on the part of the UNF Government when it decided to put off the move to form a National Government even if it has not entirely dropped the idea. Very few would buy into the argument trotted out that the UNF wanted…
Columns
- Political Commentary
President Sirisena intensifies moves for alliance with SLPP
But chances have faded for his desire to get nomination for presidential election, as opposition grows at grassroots level Fragile relationship between President and UNF; Ranil’s silence or…
- 5th Column
What promises?
My dear Green Man, I thought I must write to you when I heard that you were planning to set up another ‘national’ government with the help of…
- The Economic Analysis
Economic development in a confused political environment
The President’s speech at the independence commemoration ceremony last Monday clearly demonstrated the divisive nature of our political leadership and the incapacity to forge a united effort to…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Probe on Trump’s inauguration bash: Lanka as footnote
Sri Lanka has figured as a political footnote in a major investigation of big-dollar donors who helped finance US President Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony when he took office…
- Focus on Rights
When the president unjustly and unsupportably lambasts
It is no matter for jest when the President of a country publicly singles out national oversight institutions for ferocious censure. And without a doubt, it is even…
- Sunday Punch
How ‘Checkpoint Charlie’ found re-berth at Capital’s Port of Call
After having survived a near-death experience before being resuscitated with the Supreme Court’s kiss of life not even two months ago, the UNP needlessly imperilled whatever sympathy and…
- Thoughts from London
Then they told the President
As a schoolboy many, many moons ago, I remember reading a collection of essays by that superb American satirist and columnist Art Buchwald. It was titled “Then I…
- Lobby
UNP backs out of National Govt bid; President slams CC and Human Rights Council
Simmering tensions between President Maithripala Sirisena and the Constitutional Council (CC) chaired by Speaker Karu Jayasuriya came to the fore this week, in Parliament, while the United National…
Plus
The queen of hearts
When she first heard the news, beauty queen Ornella Gunesekere was in a state of absolute disbelief; she thought the Miss Universe pageant organisers had…
His own ‘recipe’ for the wilds
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
Fusion of creativity that will make Colombo come alive
Making the Cut: Understanding the role of editing
Canvas of social issues by young artists in the east
SOSL’s next concert: Masterpieces by Beethoven and Mendelssohn
It’s 26 years old and growing
Writing from a privileged position
Beating the nerves and telling the stories
Cresside Collette’s Postcards from Home
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The rise of a lion, rod by rod
The majestic beast with a rusting brown mane standing on the front porch of its creator Chandana Gunathilake’s home is made with ‘connecting rods’ of…
On a blue crusade with a message in a cube
Make it special; ditch the flowers and chocs
Of a time gone by
The face behind ‘Meraki United’
Loyola College – Daluwakotuwa celebrates its 70th anniversary
A tribute to a man with a living legacy
OLV goes ‘Mardi Gras Masquerade’
Chitral’s Lalitha Kala Concert today
Spices galore at Fairway Colombo
Prasanna moves to Troubled past on a Road Movie
Two queens and the battle for thrones
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Drug trafficking: A case for confiscation of assets
Throughout last year and also in the first month of this year, large quantities of heroin…
Lessons to learn from Sri Lanka’s history
Is the UN being undermined by a demagogic Trump team?
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Make an Impact with Powerful Presentations and Speeches
The ability to give powerful speeches and deliver effective presentations is key for anyone to shine…
The Netflix Fyre Festival documentary is a conservative story or a bad address
The Key to the American Success Story
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OLV goes ‘Mardi Gras Masquerade’
The members of the Past Pupils’ Association, Convent of Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Moratuwa is…
Chitral’s Lalitha Kala Concert today
Spices galore at Fairway Colombo
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Annual concert and talent show of Star Kids Montessori
The annual concert and talent show of Star Kids Montessori was held at Hotel Riveka, Gurudeniya…