Joseph Kenny to sail again
Sailing sport stalwart Joseph Kenny will be unanimously re-appointed as the President of the Yachting Association…
A range of Top notch programmes from QS World ranked University
When choosing which University to attend, it can be easy to get distracted by the old…
Celebrating women’s achievements gets (R) Evolutionary this year
It’s time once again to recognise and celebrate the achievements of women in their respective fields…
Jobless graduates
A few weeks ago, I was invited to speak on the “employability of university graduates” at…
SL plantation companies to lose Rs.500 mln due to govt. vacillation on oil palm
Plantation companies will sustain a cumulative loss of more than Rs.500 million within months due to…
Dressing up a confident woman
Bold designs on black: This slit dress created during Twinkle’s time studying in India was…
Concrete Angels: Creating a safer environment for all children
In a bid to create a safer environment for children, young Shiandra Gooneratne (21), initiated her…
Star studded ‘Musical Telethon’ comes alive
The final information of Sri Lanka’s first ever ‘Musical Telethon’ by ‘Arise Sri Lanka’ in aid…
COVID guidelines thrown to the winds of joy: Most MPs set bad example
The Ninth Parliament’s inaugural session on Thursday and the ceremonial sitting held later in the day,…
Oh! Island in the sun
Elections are now over and the country has a new Government. Voters have sent their representatives…
No decision yet on airport opening
No concrete decision has been taken yet as to when Sri Lanka will open its points…
News
Special day for schoolgirls who sang Jayamangala Gatha
A smiling President Gotabaya Rajapaksa greeting and having a friendly chat with the schoolgirls who sang the Jayamangala Gatha to welcome him when he arrived…
No labour and welfare units in overseas missions for biggest foreign exchange earners
Govt. to shut down these sections in Sri Lanka’s foreign…
IRD under fire for sitting on Rs. 290 billion in defaulted taxes and unpaid penalties
Huge allocation for Provincial Council Ministry; polls likely within months
EC rejects applications of 40 parties
Blackout: CEB engineer says multiple tripping prevented early restoration of power
NJC tells Govt. to scrap provincial councils and PR system of voting
Police hope to seize hundreds of millions of rupees from drug lords
Opposition requests Chair in COPE, COPA
Luxury cells for Rs. 200,000: DSG reveals Sampayo’s alleged prison rackets
No development projects should be carried out without his approval, says Jaffna DDC Co-Chair
Faith before health?
Taskforce to roll out major reforms across secondary schools
OMP head resigns to contest BASL presidency
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Kusal Mendis strikes career best 200
By M. Shamil AmitPremier cricket
A magnificent maiden double ton by skipper Kusal Mendis (200 in 300 balls) helped CCC record a first innings win over NCC in the Premier…
SLC end 2019 on a bad wicket
Insufficient inbound tours – and none against India, England and…
Top CR&FC official denies rumours of player exodus
Empowering a ‘white elephant’
Serasinghe ton puts Moors in command
SLR should not be confrontational: CR&FC president
Is winning medals barometer of success?
Joseph Kenny to sail again
MCA Senior 6s next week
Clay Target shooting resumes in Payagala with CTSCC Club Day
Tennis behind closed doors?
M.A. Ameer – A versatile and flamboyant soccerite no more
Sri Lanka fail to enter Group II level in FIDE Online Chess Olympiad 2020
Lyceum Wattala win Overall Scrabble Championship for 13th consecutive year
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Floating hotel
Sail Lanka, a pioneering yacht company that builds and operates yachts across the island’s coasts, has announced the entry of the Ocean Diamond, a luxury…
COVID-19 crisis blows hole in Budget 2021
The Finance Ministry is now making preliminary arrangements in the…
US Biden win would attract foreign interest for CSE
Office space downsizing by corporates leave owners alarmed
Tourism braces for risky winter spell
Stalemate in SL-Iran barter trade pact
New airline seeks approval for charter flights
In the dark
Jobless graduates
Public administration to undergo new restructuring process
SL plantation companies to lose Rs.500 mln due to govt. vacillation on oil palm
Listed company cancels dividend declaration
Piramal Glass Ceylon revenue of Rs 1.33 bn in Q1- F21
Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts initiates safety stamp for Sri Lanka
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Editorial
President Rajapaksa’s ‘Wish List’
Sans the pomp and pageantry, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa appeared in a business suit lest someone objected to a “Stranger in the House”, and delivered a business-like address to open the new Parliament elected on August 5 by the sovereign people. He began by outlining his vision and mission with what…
Columns
- Political Commentary
Priority to amend 19A; Basil to return to top post in Cabinet
Though sceptical, people wait in awe to see whether new Government will implement its main pledges Great interest in what will happen to outcome on probe on terror…
- 5th Column
A strong opposition for Presidential plans to move forward
My dear Sajith, I thought I must write to you to congratulate you on your appointment as the Leader of the Opposition and for leading the party which…
- The Economic Analysis
Revival of exports a sign of economic recovery
Exports surpassing US$ 1 billion in July is an indication of the economy’s revival. Maintaining and accelerating this export momentum would ease the country’s balance of payments that…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Shoora Council dinner deserted by SLPP Muslim MPs
Sri Lanka’s Shoora Council had decided to felicitate all Muslim parliamentarians who were elected at the August 5 parliamentary election. Shoora is the Arabic word for consult and…
- Focus on Rights
Monkeying around with the Constitution
Inexplicably and not without heavy irony, former President Maithripala Sirisena chose to dwell on crop devastation caused by monkeys in Sri Lanka when contributing to the opening debate…
- Sunday Punch
Total eclipse of the UNP marks 2020, party’s annus horribilis
The total eclipse of the United National Party sun in Lanka’s political firmament was made dramatically visible on Thursday morn when it was conspicuously absent from Parliament, where…
- In the National Interest
One country, one law – better sense should prevail
In his policy statement presented to Parliament on August 20 President Gotabaya Rajapaksa outlined his Government’s plans for the forthcoming year. Among the measures he proposed was the…
- Thoughts from London
Who ordered this ecological homicide?
Scientists, environmentalists and others concerned with the indiscriminate destruction over decades of Sri Lanka’s forests and its vital ecosystems should surely be thankful to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa for…
- Lobby
Personal attacks mar 9th parliament’s first day of business
A day after President Gotabaya Rajapaksa delivered the Government’s policy statement, Friday’s first debate of the ninth Parliament failed to make a mark, with MPs veering off topics…
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Taking off with their passion for wheels
In the world of miniatures, Gotabaya and Sachindi Abeyagoonasekera stand tall with their meticulous recreations of miniature models and dioramas. What began as a pastime…
Carl Sagan award for Dr. Ray
Chandima’s gem industry-inspired design wins at Asia Young Designer Awards
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
CFW 2020: Responsibility in Fashion takes centre stage
Celebrating women’s achievements gets (R) Evolutionary this year
The one that got away – Tashiya de Mel
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Dressing up a confident woman
Bold designs on black: This slit dress created during Twinkle’s time studying in India was inspired by red carpet looks that celebrities and role…
No longer imposters on the world stage
Farewell Internet Explorer! Microsoft announces end of support for the 25-year-old web browser in 2021
Concrete Angels: Creating a safer environment for all children
Cafe Kai :A quaint little corner
Hashen wins ‘Sirasa Voice Teens’
Rakuten Viber launches new tools to fight spam on the platform
Star studded ‘Musical Telethon’ comes alive
‘Dhawala Bheeshana’ back in Colombo
The first salvo against the pandemic
Samantha’s service as cinema, arts journalist honoured
‘Kele Handa’ glitters on mini-screen
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Police: The panacea for all ills
Recently newspapers highlighted a photograph of policemen carrying ballot boxes after the close of polls in…
What went wrong with the ‘Peuse’
Staff survey reveals widespread racism at the United Nations
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State photography festival: ‘Life with COVID-19’
The State Festival of Photography 2020 was held this week, under the theme ‘Life with COVID-19’.…
State universities to welcome 7000 more students next year: President Rajapaksa
Politicians and bureaucrats ignoring SC directive to admit their children to popular schools: CTU
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Dressing up a confident woman
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No longer imposters on the world stage
Farewell Internet Explorer! Microsoft announces end of support for the 25-year-old web browser in 2021
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Funday Times 20th Anniversary
Funday Times was unable to celebrate the 20th Anniversary with any events for our readers and Club…