No more evening strolls at seafront promenade
The capital’s only seafront rendezvous area has become a desolate piece of land since the mass…
Birth of ‘Suraksha’ at Negombo Hospital boon to little ones
No fanfare has accompanied the opening of the state-of-the-art Suraksha Children’s Centre at the Negombo District…
Extra-curricular efforts
Providing security for schools has been a concern not only for the Education Ministry (MoE) and …
One-man show collapsing amid contradiction after contradiction
Sirisena paying heavy price for giving top posts to wrong people and not listening to advice;…
Four-try Kavindana hurts Pathana hopes
Some blistering running by Wesley’s wing three quarter Kavindana Perera set the pace to hand out…
Sri Lanka’s haphazard preparations for the World Cup are obvious
Sri Lanka made, a not unexpected ignominious debut at the 2019 Cricket World Cup now being…
Royal draw first blood, Trinity win junior games
Royal College staged a clinical performance to outclass traditional rivals Trinity College 34-17 in the First…
Salary that goes with age
Nakamura-sensei, a young university lecturer from Japan, came to Sri Lanka in the mid-1960s and joined…
Infusing traditional handweaving with contemporary designs
Ethical. Meaningful. Risk Taker. These are three words, 27 year old Umanga De Alwis Kulasekara uses…
A film on corrupt politics and the battle for justice
‘Goori’, a Sinhala action movie, the third direction by Harsha Udakanda is now being released in…
India’s BIMSTEC Gambit
By inviting leaders of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)…
News
Colombo ready for Indian PM
With India’s newly elected Prime Minister Narendra Modi making a short but deeply significant visit to Sri Lanka today, Colombo streets were bedecked with billboards…
President, Parliament on collision course
A confrontation between the Executive and the Legislature paralysing the…
Deep political significance in Modi’s four-hour visit today
Speaker warns PSC witnesses
Gazette notification on resignations of Muslim ministers
Ravi seeks jobs for 27 project coordinators, even for non-existent power plants
If people fear extremists, country’s future will be at stake, says Champika
Mayor to carry out death fast in support of carpenters’ cause
Catholic group sets up base in Katuwapitiya to counsel blast victims
Criminal proceedings against 10 suspects: AG seeks CJ’s nod
Indian help to develop three airports
18-year-old voters to get text messages from Polls Commission
NCDM meetings less frequent than disasters
They knew the attack was coming, but they could not avert it
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Four-try Kavindana hurts Pathana hopes
Some blistering running by Wesley’s wing three quarter Kavindana Perera set the pace to hand out a 29 points (2 goals, 3 tries) to 18…
Sri Lanka lack situational awareness, energy and intent
One-week into this World Cup and it’s already proving to…
Joes down Thomians to retain Jayatilleka Shield
St. Peter’s in smashing win over Trinity
Semi-finalists found in U-21 Women’s Hockey
Vidyartha hold Zahira to thrilling draw
India thrash Lanka in one-sided game
Royal survive early scare to beat Science
The false concepts of ISIS claimed to be drawn from Islamic history
Dimuth wants winning momentum to continue
India v Australia: Three key World Cup battles
Mitchell Starc’s World Cup built on 2015 footage
ICC tell India star Dhoni to ditch World Cup gloves
The Glory and the Ignominy of Sri Lanka Football!
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Luxury cruise liner
Luxury cruise ship “MS EUROPA 2” with 309 passengers and 356 crew on board, called over at the Colombo Port on Friday. Pic by M.…
Lotus Tower fails to bloom on time due to irregularities
Sri Lanka’s landmark 350-metre tall Lotus Tower slated to blossom…
Govt. pow-wow on tourism relief package
Election likely to boost Colombo bourse
ERP to take Sathosa out of the woods
Dialog 5G South Asia’s fastest mobile speeds
Achcharu country
Salary that goes with age
Logistics Conference to set Lanka on right track
Lack of quarantine equipment prevents fruits being exported to Japan, China
Sri Lanka’s Land Bank faces tough choices in computerisation
Brandix world’s first to achieve Net Zero Carbon Status for a manufacturing facility
COP higher than coconut sale price
CASA optimistic about proposed new terminal
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Editorial
Addressing the delicate Muslim issue
Not long after the heinous Easter Sunday bombings, this newspaper issued a word of caution to the authorities. In the pursuit of existing terrorist cadres and the ‘sleepers’, we warned, the tri-forces and police must heed the lessons of the past. They must refrain from breeding more terrorists in the…
Columns
- Political Commentary
One-man show collapsing amid contradiction after contradiction
Sirisena paying heavy price for giving top posts to wrong people and not listening to advice; nation paying heavier price Retd. DIG Sisira Mendis removed from post of…
- 5th Column
A fast unlike no other
Athuraliye Rathana hamuduruwaney, I thought I must write to you since you are very much in the news these days, staging fasts unto death, and protesting against some…
- The Economic Analysis
Foreign debt repayment manageable, reserves adequate and economic recovery likely
Delivering the A.S. Jayewardena Inaugural Commemorative lecture on May 24, the Central Bank’s Governor, Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy, explained that the country would be able to meet its foreign…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Muslim envoy slams ex-minister for controversial remarks
Unbelievable but true. A leading Muslim country’s envoy read the riot act to a one-time minister who has resigned in protest. He did not hide his anger over…
- Focus on Rights
This is no ‘system failure’ but Sri Lanka’s ‘animal farm’ charades
The gay abandon with which Sri Lanka’s politicians and public servants at the highest level act as if they are beyond even the slightest hint of accountability boggles…
- Sunday Punch
Ramadan’s new moon portends bad moon rising for all Lankans
The sighting of the Ramadan new moon on the night of June 4th which bade the Muslims to break their fast and feast and share their sawans with…
- Thoughts from London
Making history in this land like no other
Would you believe it!? A question raised in our so-called sanctum sanctorum, otherwise known as the House by the Oya, has not been answered for one year. And…
Plus
A writer of everywhere
There is a reason one doesn’t often ask the writer Michael Ondaatje for an interview – not only because of a sense that he prefers…
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
National Photographic Art Society exhibition
WNPS lecture: The climate and us
Timeless moments from Indian artist
A voice for unity, diversity and healing
Restoring a home, regaining a bit of history
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Something old, a lot of new
It’s June – the month favoured by brides as custom decrees. Yet, weddings have come a long way over the years and while ceremonies today…
Infusing traditional handweaving with contemporary designs
June Jam pop up sale at Halcyon House
Bowls of comfort
Dulangi Wannithilake: Born to play netball
Uber anthem to energise ICC Cricket World Cup fans
‘Space’ : Annual Art Exhibition at Russian Centre
Learning the little known facts about pets
Two lovers working at a luxury hotel
‘Godzilla’ is back
A film on corrupt politics and the battle for justice
Chef DK excels in Vietnam
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Pragna Pradeepa 31st anniversary at Kiri Vehera, Kataragama
To mark the 31st anniversary of the Pragna Pradeepa founded by the UNP’s Borella electorate organiser…
PM’s Office clarifies issues over MCC and land lease
The Parsis of Sri Lanka: A small but vibrant community
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Moratuwa Uni. Undergrads’ ‘Hasarella’ benefits St Sebestian Vidyalaya, Madampe
Undergraduates of the Department of Materials Sciences & Engineering of the University of Moratuwa were able…
Scholarships for foreign students to cease
Education Sector Unions oppose MoE official’s transfer
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Uber anthem to energise ICC Cricket World Cup fans
As part of its exciting partnership with the International Cricket Council (ICC), Uber, the world’s largest…
‘Space’ : Annual Art Exhibition at Russian Centre
Learning the little known facts about pets
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Mission Patch Design Challenge
NASA STEM Engagement and Tynker teamed up to bring the first of three “Moon2Mars” challenges to…