Missing persons: Relatives wary about obtaining CoAs
Many relatives of the missing and disappeared are avoiding certificates of absence (CoA)–a new document that…
New alliance with Premadasa not working out: Sirisena shifts bets back with SLPP
Ranil tells UNP seniors of intention to contest presidency: Kabir Hashim accused of doing deals with…
Shining lesson on zero food wastage policy at massive Bohra conference
In a collective effort to minimise waste, the Dawoodi Bohra community adopted a zero food wastage…
Malinga-Mercurial Maker of records
Malinga’s brilliance as a bowler (at his peak, especially) is undoubted. No Sri Lankan pacie has…
Ramudi’s double records boost Visakha on course to major upset
Visakha Vidyalaya, Colombo created a major upset in the ongoing Schools Swimming Championships, leading the table…
Strain on Colombo’s water supply feared despite overhaul of pipeline network
While much needed improvements to Colombo’s 130 year-old water pipeline network are now being made, officials…
Pick of the Pix
From our readers Shutterbugs out there, here’s your chance to send in your contributions to…
AAT Sri Lanka 17th Annual Conference 2019 a huge success
17th Annual Conference of AAT Sri Lanka was held on 2nd and 3rd September at the…
Blurred vision
Iceland’s most active volcano erupted on May 21, 2011. The next day on May 22, Iceland…
NDB celebrates 40th anniversary on grand scale with 2700 staff
NDB Bank recently celebrated its 40th Anniversary, with all 2700 staff members of NDB Bank and…
Refurbished Japan’s Air Force One on sale
The Japanese Air Force One aircraft is set to sail on higher clouds for a price…
News
A Bohra wave for Lanka
More than 20,000 people are attending the annual worldwide Bohra convention being held at their community centre at the Marine Drive in Bambalapitiya. Our picture…
Political developments hot up on eve of nominations
This week’s two major political developments over the presidential election…
LCC makes spot tender for 2.7mn metric tonnes of coal
Palaly set to begin flights to India from October 16
Tax Chief hopes to collect Rs. 40 billion from about 10,000 professionals
Around twenty candidates likely for presidential poll
Missing persons: Relatives wary about obtaining CoAs
Rapid rise in dengue cases, again
Auditor General critiques NSB’s past recruitments, new chairman defends bank’s performance
Funeral of Gajadeera tomorrow
UK containers to be checked for nuke waste dangers
Cabinet rejects removal of Wilpattu’s ‘Protected Areas’
Former People’s Bank Chairman, Finance Min. Add. Sec. up before House privileges committee
Opposition, senior bankers cry foul over prospects of privatisation
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Malinga-Mercurial Maker of records
By Aubrey KuruppuMalinga’s brilliance as a bowler (at his peak, especially) is undoubted. No Sri Lankan pacie has induced such awe, commanded so much respect and set…
Fails to COPE
The incompetence and ineptitude of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) officials…
SLC-Hathurusingha standoff continues
Keep Cricket clean
Ramudi’s double records boost Visakha on course to major upset
Sri Lanka’s junior stickers eye top position in Singapore tournament
Upul Gamage to lead Nalanda Past Cricketers
Northern Star checkmates for Silver
Pick of the wicket takers
Over 17,000 athletes to showcase talent
We need to become a strong outfit: Packeer Ali
Tuskers to go with four changes
A close encounter of Different Strokes
Great fetes and fatigue
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crabs for the pot overseas
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New population count in 2021
While Sri Lankans are preparing for polls this year and…
Sri Lanka’s provincial administration on the brink of collapse
John claims corruption sweep at tourism agencies
Dialog files action against TRC
SLT to strengthen state shareholding
Chaos …
Blurred vision
Government to broad-base state land ownership facilitating investors
NDB celebrates 40th anniversary on grand scale with 2700 staff
BoardPAC provides supporting solution for EY’s World Entrepreneur Of The Year programme
Industry experts urge shift in policy focus at condominium seminar
Controller of Exchange deals firmly against forex racketeers
PickMe’s Vindula Jayawardena wins a scholarship to MIT
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Editorial
Lessons from UK’s parliamentary turmoil
For those who want the Executive Presidency dumped and to revert to the old Parliamentary system, the shenanigans unfolding in the ‘Mother of all Parliaments’ in the United Kingdom must be shocking to witness. There, Parliament has been turned into a political tool by a beleaguered Prime Minister who, having…
Columns
- Political Commentary
New alliance with Premadasa not working out: Sirisena shifts bets back with SLPP
Ranil tells UNP seniors of intention to contest presidency: Kabir Hashim accused of doing deals with Sirisena SLFP informs NEC it will put forward a candidate, but does…
- 5th Column
Run to ruin
Aiyo Sirisena, I thought I must write to you again this week when I heard the latest announcement from your side, the Blue party, saying that they will…
- The Economic Analysis
Consolidating gains in trade balance vital to reduce external financial vulnerability
Reducing the trade deficit and increasing the balance of payments surplus this year would enhance the country’s external reserves, decrease foreign indebtedness and reduce the country’s external financial…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
SLFP’s 68th convention: Some interesting sideshows
There were quite a few interesting asides at the Sri Lanka Freedom Party’s 68th annual convention at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium last Tuesday. Other political parties were invited…
- Focus on Rights
On politicians and the emperor ‘with no clothes’
Delusions of grandeur that Sri Lanka’s political class wraps around itself are much like that beloved children’s tale of old, where the ruler is cajoled by tricksters into…
- Sunday Punch
Who wants to be President anyway, when real power resides with the PM?
In the event of Gotabaya being cleared of any disability to contest the forthcoming polls and does indeed contests it and wins it, the impression widely shared by…
- Thoughts from London
This dirty game called politics
Save us from our politicians is a constant prayer that is heard from a disgusted public, be it in Sri Lanka or the UK. More so in that…
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The bold and the intangible; an artist unveiled
In January this year, Anoma Wijewardene found herself under a table in Singapore. In the city to meet with Pristone, the printer of her new…
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
This is for you, Daniel and Amelie
UK textile award for Thenuwara
Midori back for benefit concert
They are back with politically bkacorrect
Three chefs come together for charity
Biodiversity Conservation: Dr. Miththapala goes to the basics
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Creating her own sparkle
“I want my jewellery to be of high quality and look expensive without costing a fortune,” says Amanda Wijemanne talking of her brand Aviika. Having…
For both tea and coffee lovers; Brew 1867
Take a round-the-world voyage at Galle’s Galley52
Finding solace in art
Voices from Colombo’s vibrant music scene
Strains of metal from the ‘Fountain of Memory’
Geek Headquarters finds a new home
‘Patio 25’: New vibe in the city
Family Night with Perera and Perera
British historical movie in theatres
‘Banku Weeraya’ in Colombo
Comedy play at New Town hall
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A timely conference on bridging the elements of biodiversity
The Global Climate Risk 2017 Index prepared by German environmental policy think-tank Germanwatch has identified Sri…
Pakistan’s literacy problem
The rise of the unelected
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40th General Convocation of the University of Moratuwa
The 40th General Convocation of the University of Moratuwa was held at the Bandaranaike International Conference…
Over 500 School buildings worth Rs 10b open tomorrow in 9 Provinces
Grade 5 achievers bursary from Rs 500 to Rs 750
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‘Patio 25’: New vibe in the city
‘Patio 25’, the newest night club, brings a unique theme to the Colombo’s vibrant night life.…
Family Night with Perera and Perera
British historical movie in theatres
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Beddagana Wetland Park
There is a saying that, “The early bird catches the worm.” So if you want to…