US troops and intel agents here for crucial Pompeo visit
United States ‘ troops including intelligence personnel have arrived in Sri Lanka to bolster security for…
COVID-19 situ not uncontrollable, but plea for public support
The situation is not uncontrollable but we need the strong support of the public to curb…
Transport experts on collision course; controversy rages over Kelani Valley railway project
Railway development in Sri Lanka has turned into a battleground. Soon after the Government said it…
Karadiyana waste recycling project: An environmental crisis
The foundation stone for the proposed garbage recycling plant at Karadiyana, in Piliyandala was laid several…
UN a ghost town without a single world leader in sight
When the United Nations celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1995, every head of state visiting New…
Protectors to Promoters
From Olympic medallists Duncan White to Susanthika Jayasinghe, the Sri Lanka Army could proudly claim to…
A bit of paradise in every piece of jewellery
Creativity is what’s behind the beauty of life, and more often than not, someone’s creativity never…
The ‘Flaming Lips’ rock out safely in ‘space bubbles’
The Flaming Lips found a way to continue performing during the coronavirus pandemic — and it’s…
In search of Baila
‘Baila Saade’ on Rupavahini New TV programme an entertaining insight into popular singing style introduced by…
Study Abroad with Trinity International
Studying Abroad provides students an experience of a lifetime, which will definitely be a major turning…
SLIM conducts the first training session on ‘Entrepreneurship Society’ for Provincial and Zonal Directors of Education
The National Body for Marketing in Sri Lanka, SLIM, conducted its first teacher training…
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A/Level wisdom: If there’s a hike, take a bike
Despite a surge in COVID-19 cases and curfew, the GCE Advanced Level examination is going on and most students have found practical ways to go…
Despite COVID, moves to bring Russian tourists
Despite a spike in the detection of COVID-19 positive cases throughout the country, the Tourism Ministry has sought cabinet approval to jump-start the tourism industry…
Audit shows national carrier’s losses going sky high
The debt-ridden national carrier SriLankan Airlines incurred a net loss of Rs 47 billion by March 31 this year along with an accumulated loss of…
Power plant: Ministry ignores AG’s advice, seeks go ahead from Cabinet
Top hotels on alert after detection of COVID cases
Parliament police officer tests positive
Half a million kgs of Fish unsold; 50,000 vendors affected
Lanka at the centre of US-China feud over strategic alliances
Sunday Times photographer passes away
Appeal against LTTE ban: Lanka’s London HC offers help to Home Office to rectify flaws
Bloody end to character in narco tragedy
Now; coconut oil is bad for your heart
COVID-19 situ not uncontrollable, but plea for public support
Women caught in storm of risk factors for breast cancer
Quotable quotes in favour of and against 20th Amendment
Transport experts on collision course; controversy rages over Kelani Valley railway project
Restaurant workers, operators back to square one
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IPL experience ‘unbelievable’
By Champika FernandoIsuru Udana has been a success bowling mostly in the death overs
It would be an overstatement to place him in the class of Chaminda Vaas, one of Sri Lanka’s finest left-arm seamers with an unparalled impact…
LPL: Team owners, TV rights not finalised
With 25 days remaining for the curtain-raiser of the inaugural…
South Africa tour in December to go ahead
Protectors to Promoters
Clive Inman kept our flag flying abroad scoring fastest 50 in 8 minutes
Sachini and Deshan destined to bring glory to Sri Lanka in weightlifting
NOC Sri Lanka launches ‘Harassment is No Game’ campaign
Ashvini and Tharushi shine for Sri Lanka
Black Lions win fourth successive title
Business Times
Beating the virus!
A vegetables and fruits vendor outside an apartment complex in Dehiwela. COVID-19 conscious residents of this complex, from their upper floor balconies, shouted out their…
Unemployment benefits for COVID-19 job losses
The Government is seriously considering a proposal to provide financial unemployment benefits to scores of Sri Lankans who have lost their jobs owing to the…
Hotels hurled a double whammy
Hoteliers are facing a further blow to their earnings since the latest outbreak of COVID-19 as the only guests that patronized them, the Sri Lankans,…
Foreigners get forex risk cover in investing in securities
Ceylon Tea exports face curbs in lockdown tea hub
Government faces new spending pressure amidst COVID-19
Supporting your local resort
Sri Lankans, are you happy?
Key vehicle importers enter buying and selling of cars for survival
ezBiz to help small business in partnership with NDB Bank
Potential exports of vintage cars
LOLC expands into Zambia
Good Life X nurtures second Accelerator group supporting sustainable start-ups
Ceylinco Life launches milestone 20th ‘Pranama’ Scholarships Programme
Explore Sri Lanka with Hilton’s South East Asia ‘Dream Away’ offer
Women-owned businesses more likely to borrow from family and friends to deal with COVID-19 impact: IFC
CSE approves Softlogic Finance Rs 1.9 bn Rights Issue
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Editorial
Just ram it thru’
The Opposition’s attempt to delay the inevitable naturally had to fall on deaf ears. The Government would not countenance any of the calls to postpone or make alternate seating arrangements in Parliament for the debate on the 20th Amendment (20A) to the Constitution owing to the increasing intensity of the…
Columns
- Political Commentary
President has his way on 20A, but Rajapaksa heartland hard hit by COVID wave
Tourist guest houses suddenly shut down and visitors sent back; contact tracing disrupted as COVID patient misleads officials SJB rebels enable Govt. to get controversial amendment passed with…
- 5th Column
Lankan democracy in peril
My dear Mother Lanka, I thought I must write to you to let you know that, almost unnoticed amidst all the hullabaloo surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, you may…
- The Economic Analysis
Silver linings among the dark COVID clouds
An export revival, reduction in the trade deficit due to a decrease in imports and the prospect of increased workers’ remittances are silver linings among the dark clouds…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
US troops and intel agents here for crucial Pompeo visit
United States ‘ troops including intelligence personnel have arrived in Sri Lanka to bolster security for the visit of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his entourage, who…
- Focus on Rights
A ‘revolt in the temple’ amidst the passing of Sri Lanka’s 20th Amendment Bill
As Sri Lanka’s Parliament passed the 20th Amendment Bill enhancing the powers of the Presidency on Thursday while the country erupted in covid-induced flames, there is delight in…
- Sunday Punch
President gets JR’s double edged Sword of Excalibur
In the twilight glow of October 22, the final curtain fell on the dramatic enactment of what can be dubbed the ‘Tyrannical Twenty’, and thus, whilst it brought…
- In the National Interest
Deteriorating political culture helps passage of the 20th Amendment
The passage of the 20th Amendment in Parliament last Thursday reflects the growing deterioration of the political culture in the country. Notwithstanding the obnoxious and anti-democratic features of…
- Thoughts from London
More corona and more confusion
If we return to the subject of the coronavirus in Sri Lanka and some other parts of the world, it is because we are very much back in…
- Lobby
After debate and deception, Govt. steamrolls 20A through parliament
With the backing of eight Opposition MPs, the 20th Amendment to the Constitution was passed in Parliament with 156 votes in favour and 65 against on Thursday night,…
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Out of darkness and decay come light and style
When Lavan Sornarajah asked architect Godridge Samuel to transform the small apartment bequeathed by his grandfather, it seemed a quixotic idea. It was in the…
Words, spoken and written in the times of Corona
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
A Portuguese pitstop
The one that got away – Yadushika Radhakrishnan
Shaping our living spaces for tomorrow
Tour guides gain insights into our colonial architectural heritage
A forest is much more than just a collection of trees
National Trust lecture on British rule and Lankan historiography
ACWBC: New committee members
“You are loved”: A strong social message on suicide prevention
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Sri Guitar Jam: Strumming a chord of hope and creativity
A good guitarist can always make their instrument ‘sing’, paint a picture in the listener’s mind or even relate a story that is emotionally stimulating,…
Avocado app bears fruit all round!
Chagall now at new location
A bit of paradise in every piece of jewellery
Alston Koch opens the way to South America
Enrique Iglesias accepts ‘Top Latin Artist of All Time’ Awards
School boy Magicians win Trophies
The ‘Flaming Lips’ rock out safely in ‘space bubbles’
‘VIKAARI’ wins Best Short film at Screamfest Film Fest in LA
Playback songs of ‘Jeewa’ recorded
A Tele solution for human- elephant conflict
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UN a ghost town without a single world leader in sight
When the United Nations celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1995, every head of state visiting New…
Laws are like cobwebs
To pledged paradise via new Constitution
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Sacred Heart Convent in Galle marks 25 years
A sculpture of Rev. Sr. Mary William, The Founder Principal of Sacred Heart Convent in Galle,…
Tabs for school children: Changes made to previous regime’s distribution programme
Funds not released to exam centres for Personal Protection Equipment
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Sri Guitar Jam: Strumming a chord of hope and creativity
A good guitarist can always make their instrument ‘sing’, paint a picture in the listener’s mind…
Avocado app bears fruit all round!
Chagall now at new location
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Kids’ World
When my sister is too busy Every day you say two thirty to three Get busy…