Breaking the waves of stereotype impressions
Two years ago, they were different individuals fighting their own battles as girls and women from…
Tilaxan’s effort to capture plight of elephants wins award
Tharmapalan Tilaxan’s photograph of a herd of elephants eating from a rubbish dump in the Ampara…
A local seaside setting resounds with ‘being Sri Lankan’
The Bentota Beach Hotel’s Literary Weekend promised a dive into the legacy of the Gratiaen Prize,…
ESOFT Metro Campus opens Premier Learning Centre at One Galle Face
Having identified that the discerning learner has unique requirements that need to be fulfilled with the…
Why modern agricultural technologies fail in Sri Lanka
Scores of modern technologies are being introduced to the agriculture sector regularly to enhance agricultural productivity…
Post-COVID: Long-term economic success linked to common sense and stable macroeconomic policies
From the socio-economical point of view, countries most affected were where, administrations failed to understand the…
1926: those who suffer in silence can text for help
The silent but severe impact of unseen mental issues has been a challenging topic to address…
First-ever attempt to take Lankan teledrama international
‘Ahanna Kenek Nehe’ or ‘Can You Hear Me’, newest teledrama series by multi-awarded director Sunil Costa…
Op Centre at Health Ministry to defuse newest cluster
An Operations Centre was established on Friday at the Health Ministry to act as a coordination…
Pangs of the pandemic: Covid devours village tourism that showcased Lanka’s rural lifestyle
Like many settlements around Habarana, the quiet and rustic Laksirigama thrived on a brand of “village…
Creativity in the time of a crisis
Some people who have lost their jobs and income sources due to the COVID-19 pandemic have…
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Leave your pandemic fears behind and do your exam today
Amid widespread fears and reservations over the new wave of the COVID pandemic, more than half a million children will today sit the Grade 5…
Pompeo to visit Lanka after Yang holds high-level talks here
Hot on the heels of a high-level Chinese visit to Sri Lanka, the United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is due in the country…
SC rules four 20A clauses require referendum; rest can be passed by 2/3rd majority
In handing down its determination on the 20th Amendment Bill, the Supreme Court has ruled that four clauses need a referendum of the People along…
Chinese delegation came under ‘air bubble’ concept
Rs. 1.6 trillion for road projects since 2007, says report highlighting underperformance
Over hundred COVID cases reported yesterday; concerns over extent of pandemic’s spread
Massacre on Easter Sunday: Former President blames top officials
Lanka among countries most affected by extreme weather
AG refuses to share written submissions with petitioners’ counsel despite court’s consent
Op Centre at Health Ministry to defuse newest cluster
E-waste collection week completed
COVID-hit Gampaha to see more rain in coming days
Act now to rein-in fresh cluster
State offices change services over COVID
Pangs of the pandemic: Covid devours village tourism that showcased Lanka’s rural lifestyle
Multiple bodies of sea creatures appear on beaches, worrying scientists
Navy-MEPA trade charges over release of tanker
MT New Diamond fire: Singapore-based salvor settled AG’s claims
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Another blow?
Now, England refuse 14-day quarantine putting January tour in jeapordy
With England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) not willing to put their players through a two-week quarantine and the sudden spike in COVID-19 positive cases…
Major Chandimal and Kusal Mendis shine in losing causes
Two adventurous innings from skipper Seekkuge Prasanna and national cap…
Red light to all sports from Education Ministry
Former Lanka selector Fernando on US youth panel
SLC stop short of naming national selectors
Breaking the waves of stereotype impressions
Face masked Grand Slams
Phenomenal young star Sithum dubbed Sri Lanka’s Usain Bolt
NOC steps up with HPU, but where is the MOS?
Hatton National Bank sweep boards in Mercantile hockey
Sri Lanka field strong teams for Asian Nation Chess
Former SSC cricketer Bimal Perera at helm of NWPCA
Ponnambalam re-elected President of Classic Car Club
Coach Susantha predicts great future for young athletic star Tharushi
Sri Lanka Air Force hosts junior golfers from Anuradhapura
NOC provides nutrition hampers to needy athletes
150 follow baseball training programme
Business Times
Temperature monitor
A railway official monitors the temperature of a passenger at the Fort Railway Station on Friday.…
No quick rebound in tourism expected: World Bank
Tourism has badly affected many economies including Sri Lanka and South Asia and even if border restrictions ease, a quick rebound is not expected, World…
Govt. to probe Brandix COVID-19 cluster
Labour Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva is to appoint an official committee to examine the reasons behind the cluster of COVID-19 infections that emanated from…
Banks backtrack concessionary loan disbursement among needy borrowers
Reduced wages based on company performance
Banks seeking to extend SLFRS 9 relief
Chinese bailout sought amidst balance of payments crisis in Sri Lanka
Wearing a mask
Why modern agricultural technologies fail in Sri Lanka
Consistent policies needed to attract investments to Sri Lanka
DFCC urges structural changes to industry to overcome Corona blues
CCC’s Economic Summit on December 1-2
Colombo’s newest co-working space, WORX
Post-COVID: Long-term economic success linked to common sense and stable macroeconomic policies
Government permits molasses imports to save state-owned sugar firms
SL could easily reverse poor tax revenue if there is political commitment
Turmeric under oil palm
INSEE Cement comments on progress on rehabilitation of encroached and illegally cleared land in Puttalam
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Editorial
COVID control: The fall from positive to negative
It was too good to be true. While the rest of the world was spinning with spike after spike of cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19), now into the tenth month since its initial outbreak outside of China where it was first detected, Sri Lankans seemed to lead a charmed life. Government…
Columns
- Political Commentary
Minuwangoda garment factory fiasco embarrasses Govt. at time of 20A
Brandix says health guidelines were strictly followed but target deadline pressure raises questions Political storm over release of Riyaj Bathiudeen; CID under fire amid speculation that move was…
- 5th Column
Innocent until proven guilty?
My dear Rishad, I thought I must write to you because you – and your family members – appear to be so much in the news these days…
- The Economic Analysis
Lanka’s foreign debt trap
The recent controversies raised by the two international rating agencies, Fitch and Moody’s, have once again focused attention on our debt sustainability. Is Sri Lanka’s foreign debt sustainable?…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Premier Rajapaksa says no to ganja
Controversy arose in Parliament this week when Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Matara District Parliamentarian Buddhika Pathirana alleged that some Government members were pushing to legalise ganja. Mr Pathirana…
- Focus on Rights
A gingerly cautious approach to the 20th Amendment Bill
With the Supreme Court’s Determination on the 20th Amendment Bill being made available in the public domain, some aspects of the ruling warrant immediate attention. The 20th Amendment…
- Sunday Punch
Failure to track Brandix source sparks COVID riot
Female factory worker held as first to be detected now ruled out as the first to have been infected As 1000 fall prey to coronavirus second wave within…
- Thoughts from London
From measure to measure
Fascinated by the inventive genius of the Consumer Affairs Authority, Sri Lankans are now armed with the additional burden of a measuring tape. This is in the event…
- Lobby
Covid resurgence raises temperatures in Parliament
Parliament sessions continued this week even as the country faced a resurgence of COVID-19 cases, with the deadly pandemic having a significant effect on the affairs of the…
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Tilaxan’s effort to capture plight of elephants wins award
Tharmapalan Tilaxan’s photograph of a herd of elephants eating from a rubbish dump in the Ampara district has won first prize in this year’s Royal…
Reliving his school days in ‘Funny Boy’
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
A local seaside setting resounds with ‘being Sri Lankan’
“Emily” and the Cross
The one that got away – Tai Hsin Shiek
It’s more than just verse, it’s a work of art too
How a team of corporates came to be protectors of our biodiversity
Details of remembered events in preparation for a narrative
Early days of COVID-19 lockdown: An MO’s account
Facing hurdles to become winners
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The ‘Flower Boy’ who didn’t shy away from blossoming
Even in his earliest memories, Amesh Wijesekera was always the ‘arts and crafts kid’. From painting, playing dress up and setting up his own puppet…
Irish dishes with an Italian twist
1926: those who suffer in silence can text for help
Championing causes through music
Local changemaker recognised with ‘Diana Award 2020’
Metta and Dayan on Charana TV
Kochchi, exuberant sought-after FM radio presenter
Air Pollution as a silent killer
‘Dhikthala and Kaalagola’ at Elphinston
A fitting theatrical analysis on modern education
First-ever attempt to take Lankan teledrama international
Multi awarded play at Punchi Theatre
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World Food Programme wins Nobel
UN – With the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize bestowed on the Rome-based World Food Programme (WFP),…
In Sri Lanka, only a few patients with life limiting illness still receive proper palliative care
Whither rule of law under 20A?
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Celebrations down south: Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary
To mark Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary, the Consulate General of India in Hambantota had organised the Galle District…
University authorities slacked off with COVID prevention: IUSF
CTU says increasing student numbers in classrooms against SC ruling
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The ‘Flower Boy’ who didn’t shy away from blossoming
Even in his earliest memories, Amesh Wijesekera was always the ‘arts and crafts kid’. From painting,…
