Probe on death of former airline country manager continues as he is laid to rest
The funeral of the former SriLankan Airlines Country Manager in Europe whose body was found near…
Sunil’s death exposes horror of ‘goda finance’ companies
The crime scene is less than 150m from Pangiriwatta Mawatha in Nugegoda, where the President lives.…
Despite COVID, MR maintains tradition of greeting people
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa is easily one of the most popular politicians in Sri Lanka with…
Booze, drugs and smokes sales tear gaping hole in lockdown
The rippling effect of the COVID-19 virus that paralysed households, restricting daily life and even the…
Dial C for a crime from prison
Following a presidential directive, raids yield 87 mobile phones and 50 SIM cards in jails Underworld…
Militarisation of democracy or democratisation of the military?
First on America: A video showing an unarmed and manacled American black man being killed by…
UN chiefs silenced by Big Powers with vetoes
UNITED NATIONS (IPS) – The massive protests in more than 120 US cities over racial injustice…
Big win for young Lankan debaters
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Let us all enjoy the ‘Jeewithe’
Popular band ‘C Plus’ led by talented singer musician Chandumal Fernando, released their latest hit song…
Jetwing Hotels offers additional discounts for ‘Front Liners’
After months of travel restrictions, Jetwing Hotels is once again able to welcome the public to…
Dunhinda Falls
The 64 m-high Dunhinda Falls are located 5 km north of Badulla. The best time to…
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Polls under pandemic rules
A mock poll was held yesterday at Negombo’s St. Sebastian’s College to assess how best the Election Commission could conduct the August 5 General Elections…
Polls as scheduled even if COVID upsurge hits country
The parliamentary elections will go ahead as scheduled even in…
JICA suspends funding for cable project
Jail or fine if public officials misuse state resources during polls
Govt. to resume flights to bring back stranded Lankans
Head of state status for Bohra chief during COVID-19 retreat here
Sri Lanka looks to setting up ‘virtual courthouse’ in this age of ‘new normal’
Probe on death of former airline country manager continues as he is laid to rest
Coal power extension project to be pushed through under “emergency” COVID-19 situation
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World Press bodies protest attacks on journalists in the US and Philippines
Two more SJB candidates withdraw from upcoming polls
Rs. 10 added to every unit of electricity generated by Lakvijaya due to environment, health costs
Sunil’s death exposes horror of ‘goda finance’ companies
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Bidders seek guarantees as India tour called off
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Uncertainty surrounding Sri Lanka’s Future Tour Programme (FTP) has driven potential bidders for national team sponsorship, ground and media rights of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC)…
Sri Lanka athletics poised to make ‘Beach’ debut
The possibility of Sri Lanka making its debut in track…
India planning to stage IPL in September-October
Amit calls for confidentiality in referee review process
PCR tests on Lankan cricketers return negative as first group head home
Unity can help produce Olympic stars – NOC chief
Money wasted on a tamasha
Cricketers have to get used to the ‘new normal’, says Sangakkara
A schoolboy who made the grade and played for the national team
Business Times
Port city work resumes
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Many SL SMEs on the verge of collapse, survey shows
As government unlocks the near 2-month lockdown, thousands of small…
People’s Bank curtails lending amidst COVID-19 pandemic
East Terminal to go ahead with planned consortium
Government persuades PayPal to start inward remittance service
CB yet to tell banks on re-finance facility extension limit
Concerns of Sri Lanka’s workforce
Less food from more agriculture!
Holidaying in Sri Lanka in a safe and secure environment
MarCom Collective assigns Ernst & Young to study industry’s economic significance
Ceylon tea stocks: Orders held up
Consolidated fund brings 3-month public spending under presidential authority
SMS alerts for trading
New Faculty of Technology of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura opens
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Editorial
State of the Police and a Police State
‘V’ Day was marked recently with a low key but dignified ceremony by the new Government notwithstanding the lockdown due to COVID-19. Yet the 30th anniversary of the cold-blooded murder of 634 policemen on June 11, 1990 in the Eastern Province unfortunately went by without any remembrance, save for a…
Columns
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SLPP strengthens position while UNP-SJB infighting continues
Group of JSS trade unionists infiltrate Sirikotha; cause minor commotion over party leadership Polls Chief Deshapriya in public dispute with EC member Hoole, but denies any crisis in…
- 5th Column
Where to now, Mangala?
My dear Mangala, I thought I must write to you when I heard you announce that you would not be running as a candidate from Sajith’s party at…
- The Economic Analysis
Trade and balance of payments prospects this year
The trade and balance of payments outcome this year are critical for the country’s external financial stability. Although it is difficult to predict the balance of payments (BOP)…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Despite COVID, MR maintains tradition of greeting people
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa is easily one of the most popular politicians in Sri Lanka with a powerful rural vote base. Last week, he marked 50 years since…
- Focus on Rights
That iron hand in the demonstrably iron glove
To those who scoffed that the Gotabaya Rajapaksa Presidency would not come in with a sweepingly heavy hand after the first few months of sweetness and charm, this…
- Sunday Punch
Ugly American burns down Star Spangled Banner on Lankan soil
A white, male American official, charged with carrying aloft his country’s Star Spangled Banner abroad burnt it down instead and reduced to ashes the valour, justice and innocence…
- In the National Interest
Obtaining court orders to prevent protests may amount to abuse of judicial process
Police action during the protests that took place near the US Embassy in Colombo where Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) members were to stage a demonstration in solidarity with…
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Irangani – the one and only
In the latter part of the 1950s when I was attached to the news desk of the Ceylon Observer (the paper was then printed every…
A Mother in need
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Appreciations
New chapter for Gratiaen as it goes digital
The ones that got away
Giving a voice and face to a vital but little known segment of society
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Big win for young Lankan debaters
With the World Schools Debating Championship to be held in Mexico City being cancelled due to COVID-19, our debaters take up an online challenge and…
Enter Lord Thranduil and then there were more
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Jetwing Hotels offers additional discounts for ‘Front Liners’
‘Chernobyl’ TV series lead BAFTA Awards nominations
Viber launches Group Video Calls for up to 20 people together
‘Voyage’ makes ripples at foreign seas
Cinema on Pablo Neruda in Ceylon
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Militarisation of democracy or democratisation of the military?
First on America: A video showing an unarmed and manacled American black man being killed by…
UN chiefs silenced by Big Powers with vetoes
Unlawful arrest-orders galore;from Secretary Defence, Attorney General et al
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Dengue eradication given priority in and around schools
As preparations to reopen schools on June 29 take place and students are expected to…
President announces public debate before finalisation of the National Education Policy
J’pura University facilitates free, online learning platform for students
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Big win for young Lankan debaters
With the World Schools Debating Championship to be held in Mexico City being cancelled due to…
