P. B. wants quarterly reports from state agencies: ‘‘This is all. Manage it.’’
“For seventy years we have had deficit budgets except for one or two years. My fundamental…
Opposition SJB defies ban and holds protest march amid blockade by nervous Govt.
Sajith says police action shows ruling coalition afraid of SJB, vows to form corruption-free administration Panic…
NKB, a people’s bridge, because priority was given to the displaced
The New Kelani Bridge (NKB) construction shows that, if the Government really wants to do something,…
Nothing in the budget for us, say cross section of people
An already over burdened public hit out at the 2022 budget saying it had failed miserably…
Cost of living takes off to space: Price controls lifted, window dressing by market players
The lifting of the price control on essential items including cement, gas, sugar and chicken by…
Vegetables prices up, up and away; rains add more misery to woes of consumers, farmers
Gone with the floods: Kalpitiya farmers made destitute Unusual heavy rains have caused destruction to cultivation…
Two years on, ‘Mission Unaccomplished’
The story is told of how Australian cricketer Mark Waugh, trying to sledge an English batsman,…
Grassroots rumblings brought loud and clear to capital ear
This Sunday morn the minister in charge of the police, Sarath Weerasekera, will no doubt be…
Central Bank Governor and Treasury Secretary outlines government’s recovery plan at CA Sri Lanka’s Budget Seminar
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) organised the Annual Budget Seminar…
NIBM | Coventry Degree Convocation 2021
The NIBM | Coventry Degree Convocation 2021 was held on the 16th of November 2021 at…
‘Ape Dadda’: Mariazelle sings about old memories
After a long pause Mariazelle Goonetilleke of ‘Kandy Lamissi’ fame finally released her latest music video…
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Thank you my brother and mentor
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa paying homage to his elder brother and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa at a ceremony to declare open the Sandahiru Seya in Anuradhapura…
Public servants gagged: Cannot criticise Govt. on social media
Public servants have received a gag-order to refrain from criticising the Government and its policies through social media platforms in a fresh move to stem…
Strict guidelines for SOEs: They will reap what they sow
The Finance Ministry this week cracked the whip on state-owned enterprises (SOEs), requiring boards of directors to be held accountable for their decisions and actions,…
Dispute over Chinese organic fertiliser: Govt. backs down
On the cards; State sector unions threaten to strike
Local Govt. polls skipped, councils get extended terms
Covid cases rising; 135 deaths, over 4,385 afflicted this week
Sandahiru Seya unveiled
National newspapers resolve 207 complaints on a self-regulation basis
Rare barn owl injured in demolition of old water tank dies
Trail of waste ends in the sea
Landslide mitigation measures in place as one lane opens for traffic at Pahala Kadugannawa
NDCU fears rise in dengue cases
After a slump, tourism industry gearing to meet challenges as arrivals pick up
In the absence of foreigner interest, UDA marketing prime real estate to local investors
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Sri Lanka out to extend West Indies winless record here
By Champika FernandoNo debut for Charith Asalanka as Sri Lanka bank on seniors
For West Indies, Sri Lanka is unclaimed territory. Ever since they first set foot in the island in 1993 for Test cricket, they have played…
Sri Lanka no match for newcomers UAE
Sri Lanka men’s team succumbed to the hosts United Arab…
Sahan, Ahan, Ashian steer NCC to massive win
Dimuth worried about team’s red-ball form
Board should take grip of LPL – Aravinda
Sri Lanka finish runners-up in SABA Championship
Hat-trick of no-shows for schools 2-day tourney?
Wushu Sanda Nationals next week
Dr. Lalith Liyanage to represent Sri Lanka at ITTF
Officials’ tug-o-war sinking hopes of swimmers
Mahela Jayawardena’s induction in to ICC Hall of Fame
CICT to uplift Wheelchair Tennis after historic year
Business Times
Japan still favours Lanka
By Sunimalee DiasDespite being made to feel embarrassed and confused by Sri Lanka’s inconsistent policy decisions in the recent past, the Japanese government is still grateful to…
Govt. weeding policy is cash for weeds
Sri Lankan farmers are lacking in weedicides this Maha season due to state policy decisions but the market remains fertile for illegally imported stocks selling…
Government faces dilemma in raising budget 2022 taxes
Sri Lanka’s public debt crisis will become critical in 2022 and beyond leading towards a worse economic downturn in the next three years, economists said…
CSE traders making hay while sun shines
Tourism industry perturbed over Fin Min’s comments
Managing debt, finding dollars
“World in one place”
Some exporters to close shop if 2.5% ripped off turnover
SL to resolve dearth in manufacturing, says Health Minister
Sri Lanka ranks top in ITU indices
VW Beetle Owners Club AGM
Sampath Bank, NDB Bank to underwrite SDF IPO
Expats in the forefront using DFCC’s non-face-to-face account opening platform
Permits required for sand transportation, mining
Calls to convert roofs to solar power generators
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Editorial
One big ‘land sale’ in a buyers’ market
Talk of ‘selling the family silver’! The Government has now proposed to lease out as many as 50 properties to foreign and local investors. The irony, however, is that there are hardly any takers. Interest has been sluggish. The UDA (Urban Development Authority) has been tasked with the sale at…
Columns
- Political Commentary
Opposition SJB defies ban and holds protest march amid blockade by nervous Govt.
Sajith says police action shows ruling coalition afraid of SJB, vows to form corruption-free administration Panic over fuel shortages points to lack of public trust in ruling coalition;…
- 5th Column
A dismal report card
My dear Gota maama, I am writing to you this week to congratulate you on completing two years in the highest office in the land – and probably…
- The Economic Analysis
Is the 2022 budget a step towards fiscal consolidation?
Reducing the fiscal deficit to five percent of GDP by 2025 is of utmost importance for economic stability and growth. Will the 2022 Budget usher in a process…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
P. B. wants quarterly reports from state agencies: ‘‘This is all. Manage it.’’
“For seventy years we have had deficit budgets except for one or two years. My fundamental question is if a private company ran 70 years like this, it…
- Focus on Rights
Which comes first, the political chicken or the agitator’s egg?
There is a certain sense of sanctimonious humbuggery on our part when we raise our hands to the heavens to scorn the sight of mass crowds on Colombo’s…
- Sunday Punch
Grassroots rumblings brought loud and clear to capital ear
This Sunday morn the minister in charge of the police, Sarath Weerasekera, will no doubt be patting himself on the back for a job well done to have…
- In the National Interest
Dysfunctional governance directly linked to 20A
It is difficult to escape the conclusion that there is a total breakdown in governance in the country. Notwithstanding the centralisation of power in the office of the…
- Thoughts from London
Making friends or losing them
Speaking on Basil Rajapaksa’s maiden budget, Trade Minister and cabinet colleague Bandula Gunawardena said the finance minister had done something “that nobody else has done.” That is indeed…
- Lobby
Protests, poor people’s plight and passports
Verbal battles over the protest organised by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) in Colombo on Tuesday (16) resulted in heated exchanges between Government and Opposition MPs and dominated…
Plus
Reaching out through art
It was while at the Teaching Hospital, Karapitiya that Pakistani artist Mariah Lookman had a growing feeling that she needed to give something back. When…
Nallur temple: A powerful legacy to uphold
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
Away from picture postcard tea country
Resort wear takes a bow at Port City
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Childhood memories and fatherhood bring forth ant tales
Andrew Ebell’s ‘First Adventures of the Ant Family’ is a delightful triad of tales for children, evoking some anthropomorphic, urban and nuclear-family ants (living in…
Wildlife and power of photography
Together on a shared journey
‘Ape Dadda’: Mariazelle sings about old memories
ABBA Confirm New Christmas Single, ‘Little Things’
‘Sangatana’ : New film
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Strongmen follow the Frank Sinatra principle
Frank Sinatra in his smooth, melodious and pugnacious style of delivery described how a strongman would…
Square pegs in round holes
Law and order: The cloud over Bribery and corruption
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NKB, a people’s bridge, because priority was given to the displaced
The New Kelani Bridge (NKB) construction shows that, if the Government really wants to do something,…
Scouts from Batticaloa receive Presidential Scout Award
Public exams should be on completed lessons: NIE
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Childhood memories and fatherhood bring forth ant tales
Andrew Ebell’s ‘First Adventures of the Ant Family’ is a delightful triad of tales for children,…
