Some one million three wheelers at sixes and sevens over fares
Govt. trying to regulate services but the amendments sitting on Legal Draftsman’s desk, Minister says By…
Simmering disputes behind no-fuel boards
Shed owners in crisis as CPC demands upfront cash payments By Chrishanthi Christopher The sudden appearance…
Used vehicle prices slide
By Sohan Vipulananda High interest rates, record levels of inflation and a number of other factors,…
Amid capacity limits, railway caters more to high-yielding passengers
By Wasantha Ramanayake A few more passenger trains could be put into service in the short…
Moragahakanda water imperils Minneriya jumbo gathering
By Kasun Warakapitiya Wildlife and irrigation officials are locked in a dispute over the release of…
Colombo municipality dumps waste creating public health risk
By Renishka Fernando A massive mountain of garbage looms over Madampitiya road. A faded sign that…
Nutritious food beyond reach of low-income families
By Nadia Fazlulhaq Local dairy milk powder prices were increased this week, another blow to families…
A national trashy attitude
Text and Pix Nilan Maligaspe Blocked drains, and the scattering of plastic bags and containers by road…
Nuclear Chicken with the Kremlin
The US and Russia are playing a dangerous game; Washington should swerve By Ted Galen Carpenter…
MSU / MSI World Tourism Day Celebration 2022 (UNDER THE TOPIC- Rethinking Tourism)
MSU currently ranks in the QS Top 100 among the world’s top young universities; QS Top…
Oceans silenced, communities whipped: Energy crisis on fisheries
The energy crisis has hit both the producers and consumers of fish with a monstrous force.…
News
President unites with Poppy Day
Thursday was Poppy Day and President Ranil Wickremesinghe as Minister of Defence and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed forces is seen making a contribution to war…
Corruption: White Paper on tough new law made public
Officers can arrest without warrants, trail officials suspected of being involved in corrupt activities By Namini Wijedasa A new anti-corruption law proposed by the Government…
Travel ban on military personnel; Canada to name three officers, others to follow suit
By Our Diplomatic Editor Last Thursday’s resolution on Sri Lanka at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) will see immediate travel bans by member…
Proposal for Lanka to downgrade itself to low-income country
Optional retirement age reduced to 55 for SOE employees
Crude oil scam: CPC loses USD 90m in six months
Mahinda makes a comeback; first of many rallies in Kalutara
Police begin registration of householders in city; defend move as security measure
From today, Aeroflot resumes direct flights
Rajapakshe hits out at SL’s foreign policy and foreign service following UNHRC vote
Heavy fines and jail terms for those who violate Rehab Act
Inquiry into prisoner’s death from falling into hot cauldron
Double murder suspects arrested after 31 years; search on for woman
President calls on media secretaries to spread the word on Govt. recovery programme
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Mahela joins squad as Sri Lanka look to move forward with confidence
cricket
Former captain Mahela Jayawardena joined the Sri Lanka T20 squad in Australia on Friday, as the team prepares to take up the challenge in the…
Airmen, Soldiers eye 7s title
Air Force and Army, who are enjoying a tremendous run…
Dhananjaya slams maiden double ton
Thisen and Romesh steer S. Thomas’ to easy win
Thora take home Hayman Trophy
Rathnapala and Perera best among marathoners
Pramod Madushan – a fitting example for aspiring youngsters
Roshan Mahanama Trust – deliver without waiting for others
Federer’s perfect journey
Sri Lanka women maul Malaysia
Martial artist Liyara, going great guns in USA
Battle of the Queens on today
Business Times
Solar powered mini grid
Rainforest Savers together with UK-based Storlion Pvt Ltd and the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority has designed, built and commissioned Sri Lanka’s first Solar PV…
Major oil supplier threatens to withdraw triggering fuel crisis again
At least one oil supplier has threatened to cancel the fuel supply contract if Sri Lankan authorities fail to pay its balance payment, further exacerbating…
SEC cracks down on WhatsApp traders
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is cracking down on social media sites and groups promoting stocks on WhatsApp mainly targeting investors trading on the…
Tourism industry to face cosy winter under chilly conditions
Impending recession cuts growth forecast by 7.8% in 2022
Efficiency in the public sector
Oceans silenced, communities whipped: Energy crisis on fisheries
Sri Lanka Tourism rebuilds the nation’s smile
Struggling for their rights
Corruption, indecisive action must be deterred for a country to prosper
Uber Eats completes 100,000 deliveries in September on bicycles
Coal procuring deal further messed up without tender
CB Governor warns of business collapse if interest rate lowered
Nation Lanka Finance raises Rs. 1.1 bn in fresh equity capital
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Editorial
Constitutional reforms: A case of self before country
In Sri Lanka, sovereignty is with the people, says the introduction to the country’s Constitution, but these very people must have surely lost track of the political manoeuvring that has gone on in recent years with their representatives and the many attempts at tinkering with the Fundamental Law of the…
Columns
- Political Commentary
International probe on economic crimes and corruption
Lanka suffers worst-ever defeat at UNHRC sessions, traditional friends, including Muslim countries, withhold support on Covid cremation issue More funds sought from UN for collection of alleged war…
- 5th Column
A prisoner of the budding types
My dear Uncle Ranil, I thought of writing to you because, in a few days’ time, it will be three months since you took on the top job…
- The Economic Analysis
Reviving the economy despite severe shortages of external finances
The paramount need of the hour is to revive the economy that has been per-forming far below its capacity and potential. The economic recovery has to be achieved…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Sri Lanka among 42 countries blacklisted by UN for human rights violations
Sri Lanka is one of 42 countries, out of 193 member states, blacklisted by the United Nations for retaliating against human rights activists and journalists who are either…
- Focus on Rights
Sri Lanka’s ‘bungee jumping’ to bankruptcy and beyond
There is a deep tragedy at the heart of Sri Lanka’s constitutional, financial and legal paralysis that we must understand. ‘Eating’ political propaganda Some years ago, infuriated supporters…
- Sunday Punch
UNHRC’s vote against past leaders, not against Lanka
Resolution also calls to prosecute those guilty of corruption Playing sinner at home could not have been the best possible way to woo UNHRC’s floating member states to…
- In the National Interest
Civil society can play a bridging role to help resolve the economic crisis
One of the great hopes nurtured by concerned citizens was that the current economic crisis will push the diverse political parties to make a united effort to rescue…
- Thoughts from London
Government bites the dust, blames others as usual
Listening to that man for all seasons and minister for all portfolios, Mohamed Ali Sabry struggling to present a defence at a news conference in Geneva, zoomed to…
- Lobby
Frustrated Justice Minister reminds MPs of ‘dark age’ as debate on 22A is put off
By Sandun Jayawardana The passage of the 22nd Amendment (22A) to the Constitution, widely considered as a key component in the political reform process, was delayed in Parliament…
Plus
Monastic site that exudes spiritual wisdom
Seruwila in many ways is Sri Lanka’s best kept secret, and, although the temple complex with its impressive 100 feet bubble shaped white stupa wrapped…
Looking back at Ena’s role in our artistic renaissance
Dmitri strikes a new note with Sinhala classics
The doctor whose legacy altered the medical landscape of then Ceylon
Saving Mannar’s haven for migratory birds
Reel life of ‘Little Bike Lost’ comes alive again
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Oktoberfest at Vistas :Brew Party in the Sky
Oktoberfest is the world’s largest folk festival (Volksfest), featuring a folk music, dancing and beer and wine festival and a travelling carnival. It is held annually in Munich, Bavaria in Germany. The…
‘Machan Jeyaraj’ is no more
Shyam Fernando makes Kollywood debut
Two theatre productions go on the boards
Vimukthi wins Rotterdam’s Hubert Bals Fund
Move, Burn and Earn with Flash Health
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Nuclear Chicken with the Kremlin
The US and Russia are playing a dangerous game; Washington should swerve By Ted Galen Carpenter…
Can Lanka produce a charismatic leader now?
Xi’s ‘final purge’ ahead of Communist Party congress
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Schools celebrate World Teachers’ Day
Schools throughout the country held celebrations to mark World Teachers’ Day this week. Here students of…
Colleges of education to be upgraded to university level
Additional Rs. 4B for mid-day meal programme
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Oktoberfest at Vistas :Brew Party in the Sky
Oktoberfest is the world’s largest folk festival (Volksfest), featuring a folk music, dancing and beer and wine festival and a travelling…
