UNP to transform to Democratic National Front as Sirisena now wants to contest presidential poll
Ranil has his way at Thursday’s stormy Working Committee meeting Prospects become dim for an SLFP-SLPP…
Focus should shift to T20 WC – De Mel
Ashantha de Mel, Chairman of Cricket Selectors, thinks Sri Lanka should focus on training that is…
Concerted global efforts needed to counter traditional and non-traditional security concerns : FM Marapana
Foreign Minister Tilak Marapana recently highlighted the necessity for concerted global efforts to counter traditional and…
Maha Oya new bridge poses dangers to life and limb
The risk of death to pedestrians including children and dangers of road traffic accidents are ever…
Aimless recruitment stuffs public sector with under-performers
With thousands of arts graduates flocking onto the streets demanding state jobs, it has become a…
Pick of the Pix
Pics by Indika Handuwala M.A.Pushpakumara Ishanka Sunimal Gamini Mahadura …
Bonding with bonds
In the recent past Sri Lankans have become aware of the term “bonds” and, have been…
UCL Monash Graduation Ceremony 2019
Universal College Lanka (UCL), Sri Lanka’s premier transnational higher education institute held its annual UCL Monash…
1990: Just a call away
Halfway into a watte in remote Horowpothana that they realized that right in front of them…
‘UKITAS’: Slovakia magic live in Sri Lanka
‘UKITAS’ is female acoustic music duo Nikola Benedikoviová and Terézia Gregušová create their own versions of…
Newest game ‘Soap Football’ in Sri Lanka at Soapy Island
What if football became funnier and more entertaining? Soap Football is what this is all about.…
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Tight security for religious and cultural festivals
Thousands of military and police personnel have been deployed to provide tight security for a series of religious and cultural festivals being held this month.…
DNF formation on hold
The formation of the Democratic National Front (DNF) under the…
NEC wants court order before Aug 15 for PC polls this year
AG pulls plug from Ravi’s plans: Two new committees to buy power
SLAF’s high security equipment goes missing en route to China for repairs
Colombo Stamp Show 2019 draws large crowds
CEB union: Rishad eyeing wind farm land
Liquor poisoning: Relatives call for probe as seven die
Senior jailor shot dead
Mayor gets five-year jail term for threatening MPs
SLAF’s Helitours not on Auditor General’s radar for ten years
GMOA, IUSF plan joint action against Quality Assurance Bill, SAITM
Two members of extremist group arrested
RDA seeks Rs. 30 billion from Treasury to complete Central Expressway
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Focus should shift to T20 WC – De Mel
Ashantha de Mel, Chairman of Cricket Selectors, thinks Sri Lanka should focus on training that is specific to the shortest format, as they prepare for…
ICC opposes political meddling; rejects Interim Committee for SLC
The possibility of an interim administration for Sri Lanka Cricket…
SLR critical on Junior National team’s responsibility
The Kiwis have landed
Local swimmers aiming for more SAG medals than previous instalment
HFC K’gala Milo Netball Queens for the 12th successive year
Sri Lanka’s first-ever Para Rowing Double Scull to be launched this week
Lankan spikers suffer 3-0 defeat against Aussies
Army, MICH cueists dominate
Kandy SC holds 145th AGM
‘Be serious’
Anura Rohana wins RCGC Open for record eighth time
Niloo Jayathilaka, first lady winner of Shakespeare Shield Golf Board event 2019
Daminda Cooray at the helm of ACUSL
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STBC 25th anniversary celebrations
Dr. Binod Chaudhary, Nepal’s most prominent businessman and that country’s first billionaire to be listed in Forbes, speaks at the 25th anniversary celebrations (1994-2019) of…
New law limits money printing
Despite President Maithripala Sirisena’s directive to continue money printing with…
Government to tackle corruption and money laundering
Financial irregularities of UDA, SLPA mega projects exposed
West Asia wants visa exemption, says John
Attorney General queries tourism promotional campaign
Changing economic patterns
Bonding with bonds
Sri Lanka is safe again, says PM
Top Nepalese businessman urges government to do more for private sector, investors
Seylan Bank records Rs. 3.4 bn PBT during 1H 2019
Cinnamon campaigns to “Bring a friend home”
DFCC maintains steady course despite turbulence
Sri Lanka’s biggest gem and jewellery gathering next month
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Editorial
Playing party politics with nation’s economy
If the paralysis in government and the prevailing conundrum of the UNP-SLFP cohabitation have been too long drawn, the heightened invective and counter vituperation within the UNP itself is beginning to have its impact on the country’s economy. Going by media reports, this week’s Cabinet meeting witnessed a right royal…
Columns
- Political Commentary
UNP to transform to Democratic National Front as Sirisena now wants to contest presidential poll
Ranil has his way at Thursday’s stormy Working Committee meeting Prospects become dim for an SLFP-SLPP alliance SLPP launches house-to-house campaign countrywide His detractors, including those whom…
- 5th Column
Two-faced and in two minds
Aiyo Sirisena, I thought I should write to you when I heard your loyal lieutenant, Mahinda Amarey, say that the Blues will announce their candidate in September for…
- The Economic Analysis
The tale of two South Asian countries and their slow economic growth
Pakistan and Sri Lanka are the least performing economies in the highest growing region in the world. While the South Asian region is expected to grow by 7…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
President unlikely to allow jumbo cabinet
President Maithripala Sirisena will not swear in a larger Cabinet under a so-called National Government in terms of a resolution now before Parliament, his senior advisor Shiral Lakthilake…
- Focus on Rights
Rajapaksa amnesia and ‘counter-terror’ perils of the present
Is former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and his baying ‘podujana party’ team members suffering from selective amnesia when they flay the Government on the floor of Sri Lanka’s Parliament…
- Sunday Punch
Will Gota reach his unreachable star as lights grow dimmer hour by hour?
As D Day approaches for the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna to formally declare on August 11 its choice of presidential candidate as it had pledged it would on…
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1990: Just a call away
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His Sleepless Isle, warts and all
Art for a cause at CFW’s ‘Celebrate Colombo’
Big stars at Healing Notes for cancer
The stage is set at the Wendt
For the sheer joy of dance
WNPS lecture on insects
Galle gets a taste of Italy
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Coaster road to success
When three friends – Sachini Rathnapala, Amresh Jayawickreme and Uttunga Jayewardene bought an old coaster making machine on a whim, they little envisaged it would…
A portrait of your pet? That’s Nishitha’s forte
Moose hits the street
Helping young cleantech ideas become viable businesses
Personal air conditioner unveiled by Sony
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A family’s journey
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55 years after Jim
‘UKITAS’: Slovakia magic live in Sri Lanka
A spin-off from Fast and Furious
German film based on a true story
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Don’t let them switch off solar power supply
According to news items during the first week of June 2019, the “Surya Bala Sangramaya” programme…
How the Mighty become the Fallen!
Virakesari Journalist Robert wins South Asia Economic Integration Summit Contest
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Letters of Appointment to 16,800 unemployed graduates
A section of unemployed graduates await their opportunity at a ceremony in Nuwara Eliya, to collect…
Bribery Commission aims to reduce school admission bribery
NIC from age 15
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55 years after Jim
Jim Reeves, a licensed pilot, once told an interviewer he averaged 10,000 miles a year, although…
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Spend a day at MJF Centre, Moratuwa!
Learn – Play – Explore – Enjoy August holidays are just around the corner and we…