SLPP sweeps Elpitiya with SLFP rubbing it in by joining forces
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) swept to an overwhelming victory at the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha…
Most crowded presidential poll: Problems galore, voter confusion feared
The record number of candidates contesting the 2019 Presidential Election has resulted in the budget for…
Residents suffer as Water’s Edge garbage dump grows
Whilst controversy over the smelly Aruwakkalu garbage dump continues, another major garbage dump is taking shape…
Int’l Research Conference on ‘Challenges to Humankind in the face of new Technologies’
The 12th International Research Conference (IRC) on ‘Challenges to Humankind in the face of new Technologies’,…
‘A State of Mind’ – Mental Health & Psychology Exhibition organised in observing World Mental Health Day 2019
‘A State of Mind’ – Mental Health and Psychology Exhibition organised by the Students’ Council of…
AOD supports local schools to build a more creative future for Sri Lanka
Leading schools’ principals gather with AOD international faculty and academics at the Colombo Innovation Tower to…
Letters to the Editor
The way forward: Let’s start by casting our votes wisely We need leaders; leaders who can…
All things traditional take centrestage
Traditional paduru woven in vivid patterns, lacquer pots in bright shades, exquisite masks and puppets, delicate…
Mahindra brings high technology into their new home in Welipenna
Indian Automobile major Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd has placed its confidence on Sri Lanka’s growing economic…
Corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, cricketers, mountaineers to motivate Chartered Accountants at CA Sri Lanka’s 40th National Conference
A diverse portfolio of some of Sri Lanka’s well-known names including corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, famous mountaineers…
Presidential candidates throw in their hats for the top job
A record number of 35 candidates, backed by their party supporters, turned up on Monday (7)…
News
Elpitiya: Mega interest in mini election
In view of the November 16 presidential poll, there was interest in Friday’s election to the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha in the South. National Election Commission…
Sirisena’s neutrality denies him role in SLPP-led alliance
President Maithripala Sirisena’s decision to stay “neutral” at November 16…
Lanka strongly attacks UN over peacekeeping troop reduction
Assault on state counsel; 12 years RI for father, son gets suspended jail term
Three state banks to fund part of Central Expressway
Record number of candidates: NEC seeks additional Rs. 1.2 bn for poll
Granting bail to suspended IGP, Def. Sec: HC rules Magistrate overstepped her authority
Rupavahini Corp. under Defence Ministry illegal, say FR petitions
Cabinet approves Ports Ministry’s Rs 300m request for Galle Face upgrade
SLPP sweeps Elpitiya with SLFP rubbing it in by joining forces
RTI Com. takes note of Vedda chief’s advice
Most crowded presidential poll: Problems galore, voter confusion feared
Sajith pledges to restore the dignity of poverty stricken people and the working class
Gotabaya promises to release security forces personnel now in custody
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Malinga, KJP, Mendis, Dickwella return for Aussie series
With an eye on World T20 qualification, Sri Lanka have recalled four players who missed the winning series in Pakistan. Lasith Malinga will return as…
A complete cricketer of the old school type bids adieu
The sudden passing away of Aubrey Kuruppu (Date of Birth…
Uvindu, Abhishek, Ranuda spin Trinity to victory
Ladies sink Musaeus
Trinity down Royal 2-1 to win JR Jayewardene Trophy
Cops beat Soldiers
Saif, Naim guide Bangladesh A to series win
Sri Lanka’s tour to Pakistan: Who helped whom?
Jaitra bags his second title
Sri Lanka demands answers on integrity of anti-doping reports from banned labs
Ravindra Pushpakumara turns talent hunter
Sachin de Silva seals victory 4 strokes clear
“This is not a joke”
Sri Lanka athletics need a national policy – Sunil Gunawardena
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Carbon neutral teas
Tea workers at Bogawantalawa which recently became the world’s first “Tea Growing, Manufacturing and Marketing Company offering Uncompensated Climate Positive Teas certified for product and…
Firms venture abroad owing to high risks in SL
Increasingly local firms are eyeing investment opportunities beyond Sri Lankan…
STBC discussion on presidential poll
89 loss-making SOEs become public liabilities
Several high rise builders in a blue funk
Tourism promotion push ahead of cold winter
Trouble on the plantations
Do the rich starve?
No fiscal discipline pre- and post-elections
Culinary Food Expo in October
Old Wine in new bottles? A response
Mahindra brings high technology into their new home in Welipenna
Master Divers celebrates four decades of marine experience
Softlogic Life, only SL company to be featured in Forbes “Asia’s Best Under A Billion 2019” list
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Editorial
China @ 70
The People’s Republic of China celebrated its 70th anniversary last week in a show of pomp, defiance and pride. It was to show the world, what was already known, that this ancient country had arrived on the modern world stage. The Chinese call their magic, “socialism with Chinese characteristics”. There…
Columns
- Political Commentary
SLFP support for Gota – how Sirisena chose to remain “neutral”
Sajith draws unprecedented crowd for inaugural Galle Face rally, but bigger challenge will be to draw supporters to polling booth Gotabaya also draws massive crowd for first rally; gets…
- 5th Column
The baton was passed on, let’s see if they will win the relay
My dear Green Man, I thought I must write to you, now that you are fee from the burden of campaigning and being a candidate. That must be…
- The Economic Analysis
Formidable economic challenges in 2020
The economic challenges facing the country are formidable. The country is pre-occupied with the forthcoming Presidential election on November 16th, while the economy is in dire straits. A…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Media travails on nominations day
Sri Lankans in every nook and corner of the country are now focused on the presidential election on November 16. Therefore, the electronic, print and even the social…
- Focus on Rights
Upping the game of protecting ‘war heroes’
Sri Lanka’s floating voters, struggling to find their feet in the unpromising pandemonium of November’s Presidential elections, can only flinch from ‘Pohottuwa’ Presidential candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s promise at…
- Sunday Punch
SLFP tests the mattress for spring before leaping straight to bed with SLPP’s Gota
No political party worth its salt, especially a major political force such as the SLFP, which dominated Lanka’s political stage for over sixty years, can afford to remain…
- Thoughts from London
US abuses diplomatic status: Lessons for Sri Lanka
Two weeks ago, the wife of a US official based in the UK killed a teenage motorcyclist in a road accident while driving away from a Royal Air…
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Taking on the Mahaweli in a rudderless bamboo raft
Even as a seven-year-old I regarded the KonTiki expedition of the Norwegian anthropologist-historian Thor Heyerdahl and his crew sailing in 1947 from the South American…
Retracing a lost empire’s links to Ayurveda medicine
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
Poems that open endless doors
Santali’s world in its myriad colours
Fauré’s Requiem: A gift of peace and solace in remembrance of Easter Sunday
EWC awards distribution
All things traditional take centrestage
ICCB’s generosity reaches far and wide
A gourmet treat on at Cinnamon Lakeside
Zonta’s grand celebration
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Too good to eat!
Multi-coloured mermaid tails, with gold detailing and cookies influenced by just anything and everything – TV shows, movies and books. Lotsa Dough’s custom cookies have…
Weaving her own little web of handmade craft
Cheers to Hamlet at Elsie’s Bar
Bearing it all: An out of the ordinary performance
English Literary Association of Loyola College, Daluwakotuwa hosts inter-school debating competition
RIP iTunes: Apple kills music-subscription service replaces it with three separate apps
Turning heads with her talent
Trying out the SLBC Radio App
Music News
CMSC commemoration of Easter Sunday victims
‘Muthu Ahurak’ short drama festival by MAF
‘Gemini Man’ is here
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In search of a leader with vision and moral courage
Robert Knox in his 1681 book An Historical Relation of the Island of Ceylon stated “it…
C.P. de silva: The prince among Sri Lanka’s politicians
UN women envoys reach new heights but fall short of gender parity
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Teachers’ Day Celebrations
Teachers’ Day was marked in several schools throughout the country recently. One such event was at…
Laptops for 665 schools sans computer labs- MoE
Results sans District/National rankings removes peer pressure- AVK
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CMSC commemoration of Easter Sunday victims
The Chamber Music Society of Colombo conducted by Gregory Rose perform Fauré’s Requiem on 19th of…
‘Muthu Ahurak’ short drama festival by MAF
‘Gemini Man’ is here
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A Special Children’s Day
A Special Children’s Day Programme organized by Munchee was held at Ape Gama, Battaramulla on October…