Navy celebrates 70th anniversary
The Sri Lanka Navy this week celebrated its 70th anniversary. As part of the anniversary celebrations,…
Where have all their loved ones gone?
The next of kin of inmates who were at the Mahara Prison during the November 29…
Falling by the wayside
The coronavirus has swept across the country, putting some of the most vulnerable communities further at…
Lessons of COVID-19 that go beyond health
The science came first and then a beautiful image of earth, riveting the eminent audience physically…
New vegetable market in a soup over space; Traders oppose move to divide stalls
A controversy has arisen regarding the allocation of stalls at the new Manning Market complex in…
A vaccine that was hijacked by the rich
UNITED NATIONS (IPS) — There is a longstanding belief that virtually everything in this world is…
Peradeniya University holds eighth International Economics Research Symposium (PIERS)
The eighth Peradeniya International Economics Research Symposium (PIERS) was held at the University of Peradeniya’s Postgraduate…
2nd Management Undergraduates’ Research Session (MURS) 2020
The vision of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka is “To be an internationally acclaimed centre of…
‘It’s not about becoming the number one’
Sri Lanka’s leading rugby referee Aaqil Jamaldeen is not in competition with his peers to become…
MSI offers opportunities to have an exciting & diverse career in the fast growing Event Management Profession
Hosting the world’s favorite events has become big business. It looks easy but those big events…
Black Belt Karateka Randev wins Best Sportsman award 2020
Sri Lankan Under 19 Black Belt Karate Gold Medallion Randev Athukorala was awarded the top award…
News
Desperate for a magic cure for the virus
Believing that something is better than nothing, people gathered outside the high-walled residence of a moonlighting medicine-man in Kegalle even yesterday to obtain a bottle…
Superior courts going digital; virtual court hearings soon
SC judges expedite moves, as Justice Minister reveals that tens of thousands of cases had been pending for decades By Ranjith Padmasiri The Supreme Court…
Tourists could come to the south, east and northwest from next month; under health guidelines
The Government is planning to open the country’s borders for tourists, but will confine them to coastal areas in the south, east and the northwest…
State ads preference for state media, Govt. institutions told
Plans to allow spearfishing; experts warn of threat to spectacular marine beauty
Incoming flights to BIA confined to repat and cargo
Apartment complexes lockdown lifted
Navy celebrates 70th anniversary
Gangaramaya’s Podi Hamuduruwo: Ven. Gnanissara’s legacy expands in America
Eminent group voices strong condemnation against removal of SLMC members
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Kings or Gladiators
High-ridding Colombo Kings meets Galle Gladiators in first semi-final todayLPL 2020
The meeting is set between table toppers Colombo Kings and Galle Gladiators, who fought from the scratch to earn a slot in the qualifier to…
Russell clears air over picking LPL over West Indies
Andre Russell’s decision to turn up for Colombo Kings in…
Two pacies to miss South Africa tour
LPL bio-bubble success to continue for England tour
Is ‘coaching’ a crime in sport?
The greatest Aussie all-rounder — Keith Miller
‘It’s not about becoming the number one’
Professional tennis chapter
CMSC’s Vijitha Wijemanne wins FIA Track/Road Marshal of the Year 2020 award
Dharmasoka all-rounder Kavindu Nadeeshan ready to battle for Dambulla Viiking in LPL
More Sports‘Safe Sport’ is timely action
Business Times
Blue Christmas at city hotels
By Sunimalee DiasColombo’s city hotels that usually draw large crowds every year during Christmas have been compelled to scale down operations as the coronavirus spreads and no…
Seized vehicles likely to be auctioned
At least 49 vehicles among 300 luxury vehicles worth Rs. 2 billion seized by Customs which were imported before and during the import ban, are…
Colombo Port operations nearing normalcy
Sri Lanka’s shipping industry together with the authorities are currently working out a strategy to ensure shipping lines will now return to the Colombo port…
W.M. Mendis accused of tax fraud amounting to over Rs.6 b
Herd instinct on penny stocks will burn retailers
Rogue finance companies face legal action for fraud
‘Blowing in the wind’
Losses from EU isolation
Fiscal incentives to encourage worker remittances
Increasing the productivity of crop research institutes
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Editorial
PUCSL: “Off with their heads”
The consequences of the 20th Amendment (20A) to the Constitution that Parliament recently approved with great fanfare and brouhaha from Government members, have, as expected, come to bite the very ones who voluntarily surrendered the powers of Parliament to the Executive Presidency. Last week, with nary a warning, the Presidential…
Columns
- Political Commentary
End of nightmarish year in mythical Shangri La
Questions about how COVID-19 pandemic is being handled; controversy over Kegalle witchcraft doctor’s concoction and Health Minister’s conduct Mahara Prison catastrophe: Ministers talk in different tongues while official…
- 5th Column
Time for a Peni Emathi
My dear Mahinda maama, I am writing to you not only because I couldn’t write to you to wish you on your 75th birthday – because that was…
- The Economic Analysis
Silver linings amidst dark clouds over Sri Lanka’s economy
The repayment of the country’s debt obligations next year is a national anxiety. The low external reserves, a balance of payments deficit this year and the impact on…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Where have all their loved ones gone?
The next of kin of inmates who were at the Mahara Prison during the November 29 catastrophe are on the lookout for their loved ones. Most of them…
- Focus on Rights
The cremation of a baby and Lanka’s season of cruel misery
Given deeply worrying abuse of power historically by the Sri Lankan State under states of emergency with national security as justification, the covid-19 global pandemic must not be…
- Sunday Punch
Pavithra’s syrup gulp sparks frenzy for quack COVID cure
GOVT. MPS JOIN THE PARTY SWALLOWING KAPUWA’S MIRACLE SYRUP Will it boost false sense of invincibility in those who take it and make them shun safety guidelines? The…
- Thoughts from London
Mr. Minister, that is justice done
Poor Hon. Mr Ali Sabry, Minister of Justice, Attorney-at-Law and President’s Counsel. What other hidden assets he has not declared, the modest man that he is said to…
Plus
A place for everyone
It was a project very close to his heart. When he embarked on remodelling a modest 1940’s state house in Mount Roskill, Auckland into a…
“99% of COVID cases are harmless, right?”
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
Forging close bonds between Australia and Sri Lanka
An evangelical majesty rings through this debut collection of poetry
A slice of life, imagined and experienced
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Thinking out of the box with Christmas gift packs
For many, the most looked forward to aspect of the Christmas season is being able to gift their loved ones with presents they can treasure…
This Christmas a card will go a long way
3Cs: Carino ice creams, cake and coffee at latest dessert spot
Baking up good cheer with seasonal favourites
Giving second life to designer goods
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A vaccine that was hijacked by the rich
UNITED NATIONS (IPS) — There is a longstanding belief that virtually everything in this world is…
South Korea donates COVID-19 test kits
Road project aunched at Bangalawatte
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A herbal remedy to boost immunity
Parents of these students studying at this remote school at Nagamaduwa in Wanathavilluwa have been providing herbal…
Schools to re-open their doors to primary students next year, under COVID guidelines
Fifteen academics from Sri Lanka ranked among top two percent of scientists
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Thinking out of the box with Christmas gift packs
For many, the most looked forward to aspect of the Christmas season is being able to…
