Appeal Court order brings relief to CMC
Colombo’s Mayor Rosy Senanayake was breathing a sigh of relief yesterday after the Colombo Municipal Council…
Sirisena now agrees to support Gotabaya as presidential candidate
Mahinda Rajapaksa to announce former Defence Secretary’s name at SLPP convention today Says talks with President…
The importance of learning governance in school
A well read and popular writer, Ranga Jayasuriya, ended a recent article with the Churchillian quotation…
CA Sri Lanka launches Curriculum 2020 to mould revolutionary Chartered Accountants
To counter the changing dynamics of the corporate world, and increasing challenges with the onset of…
Resort wear with a youthful spin
CFW’s Olu Swim Week Colombo 2019 kicked off its runway segments at the Hilton Colombo on…
89 is just a number for this tuk driver
Age is just a number for someone who is confident of his abilities. Patrick Perera, at…
Stepping out of the box in their dancing shoes
Each different dance style has its own special attraction and value. Naomi Rajaratnam’s dance school ‘With…
Celebrating Jude Srimal’s forty years journey in Sri Lankan theatre
Celebrating 40 years in Sri Lankan theatre as a producer and director, Jude Srimal, presents a…
We as the Govt. cannot run away from a serious breakdown in security apparatus: PM
Appearing before the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) investigating the Easter Sunday attacks, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe…
Taking forensic medicine to greater heights
The response was immediate and voluntary. The moment they heard of the Easter Sunday bomb blasts,…
Paydirt: Contractor gets Rs. 1.65bn to cart off Colombo rubbish
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has embarked on a high-cost garbage transfer process under pressure to…
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Tightest ever security for Esala Perahera
Under the tightest ever security operation, the Dalada Maligawa’s Esala Perahera – widely regarded as Asia’s most spectacular pageant – is taking place now with…
Rajapaksa era’s unpaid bills: Sirisena asks Govt. to cough up Rs. 4.4 billion
President Maithripala Sirisena has asked the government to approve a…
President seeks SC ruling on early PC polls; but also backs Gota for presidency
Mahinda SLPP’s official leader from today; Gota presidential candidate
SLIC withdraws court case; complies with RTI Commission ruling
Veterinarian raises questions over dwindling number of captive elephants for peraheras
Helitours: No insurance for passengers, discussion on to regularise operations
A rare collector’s item, The History of Royal College, reprinted
We as the Govt. cannot run away from a serious breakdown in security apparatus: PM
Taking forensic medicine to greater heights
Reckless drivers at wheel drive buses to death
Ranger’s death triggers call to recognise job risks in jungle
Lakshman Kadirgamar: The legacy of an icon
Fighting corruption: It’s the key responsibility of religious leaders
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A costly Sack?
The impending “sacking” of Head Coach Chandika Hathurusingha may cost it an arm and a leg but Sri Lanka Cricket, pressured by Sports Minister Harin…
Pakistan series hangs in the balance
Ten years after their team bus was attacked by gunmen…
Black Caps skipper’s friendly guardian
Will recalled Chandimal make it to playing XI?
Dejected parent to seek legal assistance
Five new meet records on day one
Super Isipathana annex Cup, downing champion Wesley
A wet first day cuts short National Archery Trials at Diyagama
Roshen Silva – injured but not totally out
Final opportunity for local athletes to earn a slot at SAG
From timid to defiant
SLASU President swims to keep Lanka’s flag afloat
Tennis- A promotional model
Rugby for Dummies – The spectator does not know the Laws
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Sweet toddy
The ‘Sapper’, an electrically powered tapping device, attached to the tree for extracting toddy in Kerala. See story below.…
Loss to the state from foolproof liquor sticker scheme
The much-delayed, scheme of affixing foolproof stickers on legally manufactured…
New economic unit for the South
Cheering SL’s coconut farmers with toddy tapping device
Tourism’s SMEs dismayed by state inefficiency
Palaly scheduled to open end Aug.
The buck stops …
Mind the remoteness!
Building better products and services, faster
Coconut sale price lower than COP:Coconut growers
Best Corporate Citizen awards from Ceylon Chamber
Sri Lanka Insurance Motor Plus offers host of new benefits
Bank of Ceylon celebrates its 80th anniversary
IT graduates employed have risen by more than 50 % in 4 years
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Editorial
Executive Presidency needs a fix
With about four months at most to go for what would be a crucial presidential election (arguably all Presidential elections are crucial), the guessing game continues on the likely candidates in the fray. In a country where politics is the most talked of subject, election fever is just about hotting…
Columns
- Political Commentary
Sirisena now agrees to support Gotabaya as presidential candidate
Mahinda Rajapaksa to announce former Defence Secretary’s name at SLPP convention today Says talks with President Maithripala Sirisena “very successful” Sirisena to sign MoUs with SLPP and its…
- 5th Column
Goading Gota into action!
My dear Gota, I thought I must write to you today because today is the day you hope to be formally declared as the candidate for the ‘pohottuwa’…
- The Economic Analysis
Fiscal consolidation derailed by increased expenditure
Although the government’s strategy was to reduce the fiscal deficit and thereby the outstanding debt to a sustainable level over the medium term, the current spending spree of…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Appeal Court order brings relief to CMC
Colombo’s Mayor Rosy Senanayake was breathing a sigh of relief yesterday after the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) overcame one of its most troubled issues — the dumping of…
- Focus on Rights
Sri Lanka’s jihadists and truths stranger than fiction
In Sri Lanka, injustice takes manifestly queer twists and turns. A State signs an international convention on the solemn understanding that it will conform to those obligations. It…
- Sunday Punch
Dear Uncle Sam: Take good care there
My dear Uncle Sam, What a pleasant surprise it was to receive your letter this week after a gap of about four months when you wrote me last…
- Thoughts from London
Hate speech and racism trigger violence
However much President Trump attempts to deny his racist rhetoric over the years has not spurred white supremacist violence, the unbiased listener to his speeches and tweets would…
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Dressing up the favoured ones
Two magnificent bull elephants chomp kitul trunks in torpid indulgence in the afternoon near Kandy Lake, lazily enjoying this natural state, ears flapping, till the…
Clothes for thought
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
Soul and the city
Resort wear with a youthful spin
Grand reception for French Day
Swiss Day in style
89 is just a number for this tuk driver
Jacqueline here with friends for Cinnamon’s BAFH campaign
Go Lankan with crispy kokis, jumbu socks
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Stepping out of the box in their dancing shoes
Each different dance style has its own special attraction and value. Naomi Rajaratnam’s dance school ‘With My Feet’ will be showcasing the different styles in…
Grease–The Musical: Some great moments hit by inconsistency
Engaging all genders in an open dialogue
Humans must adopt vegetarian or vegan diets to stop climate change, UN report warns
Getting behind the taboo. Period.
Can 5Wasara Change the way students study for exams?
Royal College Computer Society launches ‘Syntax’
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‘GRACE AND GLORY’
‘MAF Golden Oldies’ by Sooriya
Family film for the holiday Seasion
The story behind Adidas and Puma
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The importance of learning governance in school
A well read and popular writer, Ranga Jayasuriya, ended a recent article with the Churchillian quotation…
A close encounter with awe-inspiring insects
Dr. Kumaratne launches Simple Prescriptions
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Blessings for Success
With the GCE Advanced Level examination in progress, candidates receive religious blessings for their success. A…
‘English Only Day’ in National, Provincial schools- MoE
Trilingual Mixed School in Mirigama, by February 2020
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‘GRACE AND GLORY’
‘Grace and Glory’, an exceptional dance festival by the legendry Naomi Rajaratnam will come alive on…
‘MAF Golden Oldies’ by Sooriya
Family film for the holiday Seasion
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Too Many Things
Sara had a lot of toys, storybooks, clothes and shoes. She had too many things. The…