Raghavan joins Gota in political roundabout
When it comes to politics, even learned academics are no different from seasoned politicians. Academic turned…
Rambukkana eyewitnesses contradict police version of deadly shooting
Some eyewitness accounts contradict the police version of the shooting in Rambukkana on Tuesday where a…
Fares shock forces workers to skip the bus
The latest increase in bus fares to near 50% following the haphazard fuel price revision within…
Fuel crisis a chance to create tracks for pedal power
Senior manager of the Nations Trust Bank Wattala branch, Ruwan Kolitha leaves his residence at Udahamulla,…
Rest if you must, but don’t you quit
Protestors at the Galle Face Green have been spending many sleepless nights during the past two…
Galle Face activists can turn a new chapter in our history
‘Sovereignty’ is a term tossed about today in the torrents of eloquence and abuse sweeping this…
APIIT BUSINESS SCHOOL LAUNCHES APIIT ATHWELA IN COLLABORATION WITH NESTLÉ LANKA PLC
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Battered with fuel prices
Following speculation that a fuel bowser would be arriving the next day to the fuel station,…
Political promises, decisions and plantation economy
“We will give all unproductive land in the state plantations to the workers for them to…
Could the Central Bank New Governor alone grasp the nettle?
It is a matter for solace that the government has prudently taken a wise decision to…
News
Ex-‘Maco’ adds his voice to the growing protests
The now retired Elections Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya joined a public protest in Ambalangoda yesterday wearing a placard, telling the Police Chief to apprehend the Rambukkana…
More blows to Lanka: UAE fuel supplier imposes credit squeeze
Sri Lanka has run into further crisis in fuel purchases with the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) facing a credit squeeze from one of the major…
IMF, WB cite Sri Lanka as case study for tackling rising debt
Sri Lanka’s debt crisis, among other global topics, figured prominently at this week’s spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank…
Health services “critical”, says Minister; Govt. seeks life line from professional and foreign donors
Foreign airlines cut flights; cargo carriers insist on payments in dollars
Sabry outlines three-pronged strategy to resolve debt crisis; apologises to the people
Cancelled light rail project: Lanka rejects claims for billions as compensation
Controversy over Colombo Uni’s new VC: Three council members resign in protest
Bond scam: SC stays order of High Court
Barbara, way ahead of her time
High interest rates cause consternation among businesses running on loans
Rambukkana eyewitnesses contradict police version of deadly shooting
Cop saying; Liar Man saying; Tom Pachaya
GotaGoGama: Peaceful protesting through art and performance
Fares shock forces workers to skip the bus
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Amidst chaos, SLR to conduct trials for Commonwealth Games
RUGBY
It is now becoming evident that the former Minister of Sport’s decision to suspend the duly elected administration of Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) and appoint…
Sumedha and Nilani claim top awards at SLA Centenary Nationals
Javelin thrower Sumedha Ranasinghe and triple jumper Chamal Kumarasiri established…
Johnians send Central packing to claim 38th big match win
Tamil Union in box seat after Sudeera’s 7-fer
Sanga and Mahela snub new Minister’s NSC meeting
Emerging coach Kalpage critical of fitness test
Rugby Refs and Trinity hold talks
A tame draw at the Oval
Dilan shines in drawn game at Reid Avenue
Summer Season Open from today
Kanchana, Lasindu put Devans on top
Katich and Ford considered for England head coach jobs
Business Times
CSE shut
Empty floor of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) which was closed this week due to the uncertain political situation. (Inset) CSE Chairman Dumith Fernando speaking…
Govt. continues money printing amidst unrest
The government has stepped up money printing at a time of civil unrest demanding essential commodities, fuel and cooking gas at a reasonable price amidst…
Exporters warn of closures as SL banks lose credibility
Sri Lanka is fast losing its credibility as foreign banks show reluctance to recognise Letters of Credit (LCs) opened by local banks since last week…
Bank lending grinds to a halt
IMF bailout prospects become bleak
Companies, banks start paperless communications with customers
IMF help: Not so easy
Battered with fuel prices
Traders at breaking point on margin calls, lobby for moratorium
Political promises, decisions and plantation economy
Moody’s downgrades Sri Lanka’s rating to Ca
Agriculture blunder needs reckoning
SDB bank reports strong growth in 2021
Valuable funds squandered in SL’s 100,000 tasks initiative
Could the Central Bank New Governor alone grasp the nettle?
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Editorial
No early end to the crisis; no easy way out either
The first seriously adverse reaction from the Government going before the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington was felt at Rambukkana this week. A third and unbearable increase in fuel prices was about the tipping point at home. Ever since the post-1977 liberalised economy, people have…
Columns
- Political Commentary
President, Premier differences widen
Gotabaya loyalists call for Premier’s removal, while Namal pushes for abolition of executive presidency PM boycotts ceremony to swear-in new Cabinet after his nominations were rejected by the…
- 5th Column
A house of cards
My dear new Cabinet of Ministers, I thought I must write to you this week. Firstly, I should congratulate you on your new appointments. However, I should also…
- The Economic Analysis
Political stability and IMF assistance vital to resolve economic crisis
Political stability and International monetary Fund (IMF) assistance are crucial for resolving the unprecedented severe economic crisis. The current widespread social unrest and political instability are severe obstacles…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Raghavan joins Gota in political roundabout
When it comes to politics, even learned academics are no different from seasoned politicians. Academic turned politician and former Northern province Governor Suren Raghavan made a U-turn this…
- Focus on Rights
Long may civil and peaceful disobedience to an uncaring government last
From the young girl who handed out a red flower to a policeman at a barricade at Galle Face Green to the actor who walked with a cross…
- Sunday Punch
Way the cookie crumbles
If the President thought a new look cabinet would dim the din of the people asking him to go, he was wrong. Youthful faces cannot hide the same…
- In the National Interest
The Government must read the writing on the wall
While the protestors at Galle Face continue with their protests preventing President Gotabaya Rajapaksa from working from his office, there seems to be some degree of consultation among…
- Thoughts from London
Rambukkana shooting probe: Another farce in the making
Now where have we heard such soothing words before? Never mind. Just turn over the pages of our history and they will recur with such regularity that they…
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From ancient times, a monastery amidst rock and jungle
We cheered at our first sight of Kudumbigala forest monastery, its rocks rising up like gigantic elephants amidst swathes of wilderness. We had driven down…
‘I am first an activist, then an artist’
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
Haputale’s Bloomsdale, perfect setting for blissful holiday
Czech violin virtuoso performs with CMSC
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One Stage for All: Youth-driven platform for special skills
A rather special model shoot took place during the lockdown at Galle Fort: the models who happily posed for the photographers were those with Down…
Why we love Archie comics
‘Kochchi’ delivering red spice of music
‘The Contractor’ in town
Two theatre programmes from Somalatha Subasinhge Play House for children
Return of Sonic the hedgehog
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Galle Face activists can turn a new chapter in our history
‘Sovereignty’ is a term tossed about today in the torrents of eloquence and abuse sweeping this…
Demands of the people and constitutional constraints
Lankan doctor receives distinguished award
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University staff, academics extend their support to protestors
This week, university academics and staff extended their support to those protesting near the President’s office…
UGC to keep state campuses operational in spite of economic crisis
New IT Departments for state universities
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One Stage for All: Youth-driven platform for special skills
A rather special model shoot took place during the lockdown at Galle Fort: the models who…
