Pettah’s main bus stand: Main toilets being abused for sexual activity
With the appointment of the new cabinet ministers and state ministers many of them have taken…
Sri Lanka thrash Philippines to regain spot in Top Tier
After two seasons Sri Lanka will join the Top Tier of the Asia Rugby Under-19 Men’s…
Sri Lanka bows out of SAG with Gold Medals and Dengue Cases!
This column stays with the SAG (South Asian Games) regional spectacle for the third time over…
Sri Lanka has to increase natural rubber production
The Sri Lankan economy is significantly dependent on its agriculture sector. Importation of agricultural commodities for…
Nawaloka College: Giving You the Opportunity to Excel as a Leader
What makes programmes at the Nawaloka College of Higher Studies(NCHS) unique is the relevance of the…
Become a world recognised Doctor, Engineer
Higher Educational Seminar will be held on 20th December at 9.00 am at REC Campus, Nugegoda…
A nod to the past, also the present
On Friday last week, just as the architect Channa Daswatte sat down for an interview with…
Siddhalepa Clinic at One Galle Face Mall
The Siddhalepa Clinic opened recently at the One Galle Face mall, the first ever Ayurveda clinic…
Illegal sandminers rampant in north after licences scrapped
Illegal sandmining has rapidly increased in the north on state and private land following the new…
You better watch out – Antarctic seal in town
It seems the giant elephant seal from the Antarctic might be here for Christmas, continuing to…
Worsening sea erosion on Kalpitiya beach could hit tourism
A scenic stretch of the Kalpitiya beach– about two km long and 70m wide- lined with…
News
Red alert for new strain of dengue
Sri Lanka is on red alert with up to 90,000 dengue cases being reported this year and The National Dengue Control Unit is warning that…
Ten days before polls CEB took initiative for huge coal power plant
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) issued a letter of intent…
Finance Ministry bans recruitment of minor staff, no jobs for supporters
Strict measures to reduce and control rice prices
Dengue cases soar, officials warn of new strain
Easter Sunday bombings: Suspect dies in Welikada Prison
Marking Ven. Galaboda Gnanissara Thera’s birthday
Sri Lanka, Japan look to expedite existing projects and start new ones
CID wants to further question Swiss Embassy staffer
35 navy personnel complete first US Expert Exchange Programme
Artificial toddy racket sweeps western, southwestern coastal areas
I know who my attackers are says journalist
Rain damage likely to make veggies, rice costlier
Nuwara Eliya drenched in rain
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Lakshan’s brisk ton helps Colts sink Navy
By M. Shamil AmitAll-rounder Dhananjaya Lakshan smacked a swashbuckling century to hand Colts CC a massive 176-run win over hapless Navy SC in their opening fixture of the…
Mahela slams SLC for ‘jam-packed’ limited over tournament schedule
Former Sri Lanka skipper Mahela Jayawardena launched a scathing attack…
Spin twins Savindu, Sithuka guide Isipathana to victory over Bens
Sri Lanka thrash Philippines to regain spot in Top Tier
Fourth day’s play called off in historic Pakistan Test
Kandy run riot at Nittawela
Sri Lanka bows out of SAG with Gold Medals and Dengue Cases!
Moratuwa Sports Club in a quandary
Maduranga sparks for Melwire with a five-wicket haul in MCA Div ‘D’ Cricket
BRJA to conduct course for boxing officials
Havies fired up for CHallenge; CR aim to continue winning streak
Whither football after SAG debacle
SLB kick off skill scouting programme from Ambalangoda
WPS Priyangika Kumari misses flight to Nepal…
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Villagers vs sand mafia
Clashes broke out this week between residents and sand miners in the Jaffna peninsula. This was after the government cancelled the permit system required to…
Customs high-tech scanning system probed
A deal between a foreign private company and the previous…
Sri Lanka to bring back bond, equity investors
Call for a FII law
Old brokers returning to CSE with new licences
SL revenue targets on track this year
Tourism by the numbers
Import substitution in higher education
MTI Consulting launches 2020 CEO Survey
Greater dialogue urged between related institutions on annual reports
Supply and retail chain enhances exports
Ravi Exports wins best Sabaragamuwa entrepreneur award recently
Media plays vital role in empowering people, business ties
Dialog assisted ‘Shilpa Diriya’ Scholarship Programme for affected children of Easter Sunday blast
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Editorial
Bribery and corruption a way of life
Transparency International (TISL)’s local branch has done some work on bribery and corruption in this country and disclosed some of its not-so startling findings. It said that a quarter of the population accept bribery and corruption as facts of life. What is surprising is that the figure seems conservative. In…
Columns
- Political Commentary
The Swiss embassy saga takes a sour turn
Embassy Staffer contradicts her statements Serious doubts over her credibility Sirisena changes gear from being “neutral” Crisis in the UNP continues Less than a handful of Sri…
- 5th Column
Singing for his supper
My dear Cheerio Sirisena, I thought I should write to you firstly to find out how you are faring because it has been one month since you left…
- The Economic Analysis
Fiscal stimulus, economic stability and growth
The banning of several imports that are locally produced, incentives to the construction sector, reduction of corporate taxes, reduction in personal taxes and elimination of certain withholding taxes…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Pettah’s main bus stand: Main toilets being abused for sexual activity
With the appointment of the new cabinet ministers and state ministers many of them have taken time to visit some of the institutions under their purview. One of…
- Focus on Rights
A ‘terminator’ here and a ‘Punisher’ there
In Manila this week, there are chilling reminders of how a ‘strongman’ President with a penchant for bad-mouthing those whom he dislikes and spearheading summary justice against alleged…
- Sunday Punch
Britain gives thunderous roar for Brexit Boris, the Tory’s wild boy
Britain woke on Friday the 13th to a champagne breakfast in celebration of Boris Johnson’s magnificent triumph at Thursday’s elections as the British lion gave a resounding roar…
- Thoughts from London
Dumping morality in the pursuit of power
As I sit down to write this column on this gloomy day with grey, overcast skies and the drip-drip of rain since morning, the scene somehow seemed to…
Plus
Coming home: H.C.P. Bell’s little Buddha statue
Having travelled the wide world, across seas and continents, enjoying pride of place wherever taken, a beautiful little seated Buddha carved in wood has finally…
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
A bouquet of children’s short stories from Neluka
Understanding the pulse of the nation through art
MSL opens flagship store
Celebrating 140
Launching Sustainable Lifestyles series
A Christmas bake and fond memories of two grandmas
’Tis the season for hair-dos
Singapore’s Stylemart at One Galle Face
Glow of Christmas at Shangri-La
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Moving to your own style with Salsa
In the heart of Colombo, a small group files into a dance studio – some armed with small heels, some in comfy trainers and others…
Ripple: There’s fun, safety and community spirit
Don’t want to repeat that saree or buy one? Check out the Saree Library
Jazzing things up for Christmas with Gana
Bringing your music to life with Muviz
Gifting for friends and family this season
Place where cosplayers can express themselves
Music News
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka Artist Exchange Programme
‘Masquerade with Marians’
South Indian cinema influences Sinhala cinema
New cinema in Negombo-Kochchikade
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Cheers to 20!
It’s been 20 years since the launch of the Journalism Awards for Excellence programme by The…
Modi skips NAM Summits: India Opting out of Non-Alignment for American Alignment
The last ‘Admiral’ from H.M.Cy.S. Coastal Forces
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Inky way to celebrate end of exam
Students celebrated the end of the G.C.E. (O/L) examination this week in many ways. Some of…
Grade One admission: Upcountry parents have no money to give donation
Z-score out; new school-based system for uni admission
More Education >>TV Times
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka Artist Exchange Programme
Bangladesh – Sri Lanka Artist Exchange aims at projecting to develop contemporary Art opportunities between the…
‘Masquerade with Marians’
South Indian cinema influences Sinhala cinema
More TV Times >>Funday Times
Mod’Art International Alumni Spotlight: Success Story of Heshini Goonasekera
“I had a life-changing experience, interning in Paris!” Young fashion designer Heshini Goonasekera was one of the…