Kelaniya annual Duruthu Perahera in all its glory
The annual Duruthu Maha Perahera of the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya was held on Thursday. The…
Early retirements without replacements imperil public services
By Senuka Jayakody A number of economic sectors are grappling with the impact of the early…
Illegal logging: Sigiriya residents warn officials
Area residents have warned officials regarding illegal logging activities underway at the Sigiriya sanctuary by a…
Non-profits face shrinking kitty and growing demands from needy
By Tharushi Weerasinghe Mutual aid organisations across Sri Lanka say they have not been able to…
No let up in deaths of elephants and humans
By Kasun Warakapitiya Electric fencing, re-locating and driving elephants into protected areas, and trenches have not…
Rabies risk rises due to dearth of jabs for dogs
Rabies might spread rapidly in Sri Lanka this year due to shortages of anti-rabies vaccines for…
SLIIT’s fully franchised Liverpool John Moores University’s LLB (Hons) Law Degree sets up country’s first new ‘Law Clinic’ offering a solid ground to practice law
Uniquely placed to provide students with the opportunity to observe law in action from their very…
“Christmas Eden 2022”, a carols night that transformed Curtin Colombo into a winter wonderland
As the festive season of giving and caring began, heralding the arrival of Christmas and the…
Wesley’s historic U-14 rugby triumph
Wesley College of Colombo became the All-Island Under-14 Rugby Tournament Cup champions beating St. Anthony’s College,…
Give it to the “Sakala-man”
After studying and working in Japan and living there for some years, Vernan Perera decided to…
Scattered yet striking
In the Colombo National Museum, the colonial heritage of Lanka seems often underplayed. There are galleries…
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Covid fears: Face mask sales pick up
With China suddenly opening up its borders despite a surge in Covid cases, countries worldwide are taking extra precautions. In Sri Lanka too, despite a…
Local council polls hang in balance: SC to take up two petitions
Election Commission requests AG to appear for it, but discord among commissioners over call for nominations By Ranjith Padmasiri and Damith Wickremasekara The Election Commission…
President pushes for free trade agreements with India and China by September this year
By Damith Wickramasekara On the instructions of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sri Lanka has begun discussions with India and China on entering into separate Free Trade…
Jaffna-Tamil Nadu sea cargo service from next month
Extensive moves to resuscitate MRIA
208 MPs disclose their educational qualifications, but 17 not yet
Kelaniya annual Duruthu Perahera in all its glory
Covid soars in China; relative safety for Lanka due to vaccines, says top scientist
Laws to secure radioactive sources introduced to prevent sabotage, crime
Despite mounting protests, Cabinet to consider increase in electricity rates
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Yadav powers India to T20 series win over Sri Lanka
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RAJKOT, India, Jan 7, 2023 (AFP) – Suryakumar Yadav smashed a blazing century to help India extend their unbeaten streak of Twenty20 series wins at…
CR down traditional rival CH
CR&FC displayed a clinical performance to overcome their traditional rivals…
India – Sri Lanka ODI Series – 2023
Anjala slams 187, Mahanama amass 547
First innings honours for Trinity
Badminton Nationals expect to draw bigger and brighter contest
Havies vs Army game halted
Former FFSL chief Anura lashes on ‘messy’ Umar
Sri Lanka lasses to commence ICC U-19 Women’s WC campaign against USA
‘Squash Akki’ – fan-base and fame at school for Chanithma
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Showcasing Sri Lankan gems
FACETS Sri Lanka, the premier gem and jewellery show which opened yesterday and ends today is being held at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo. On Friday,…
Famed Ceylon Tea losing global market share
Ceylon Tea is facing its worst crisis as the industry has to deal with costly fertiliser inputs and delayed distribution of glyphosate that has pushed…
Sri Lanka’s Lanka Tiles restarts Indian operation
Sri Lankan tile manufacturer, Lanka Tiles PLC has reactivated its Indian mosaic tile manufacturing and aluminium fabrication unit while planning to also start a distribution…
At least $2-3 bn in annual earnings stashed abroad
Owners shedding unviable business units
SLT-Mobitel unified organisation structure comes into force this year
War on eggs
Give it to the “Sakala-man”
Port City duty free mall to attract high end shoppers
Unprecedented measures imposed by Central Bank in 2022
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Editorial
Small elections, big problems
The New Year has begun with the favourite pastime of political parties – elections. With the ruling coalition seemingly trying to duck them, and the gung-ho opposition parties demanding them as a stepping stone to greater victories on the horizon, the elections, legally scheduled for March, still hang in the…
Columns
- Political Commentary
SLPP leader for local polls but increasing signs of postponement
Mahinda Rajapaksa says political parties should face elections, cannot run away and must learn from their mistakes TNA threatens to pull out of reconciliation talks; says little or…
- 5th Column
Is it the time to test the waters?
My dear new ‘Maco’ Nimal, I thought of writing to you because we are beginning to see you and hear about you more often these days as Paradise…
- The Economic Analysis
Can we achieve economic stability and revive the economy in 2023?
The Christmas season was celebrated in a manner not seen in the last few years. Despite the extravagant celebrations during the Christmas season, the country remains in an…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Digital marketing expert shows how SL’s tourism authorities are out of touch
A leading digital marketing agency’s Chief Executive Officer recently explained on Twitter how their campaign managed to make one 5-star hotel client consistently become ranked No.1 on listings…
- Focus on Rights
Political dramas over electricity tariff increase while the poor kill themselves
Sri Lanka’s publicity hogging Chair of the Public Utilities Commission is distinguished (not positively) by twin evils of a ghastly sartorial choice in the wildly varied waistcoats that…
- Sunday Punch
Will the people’s right to vote be bartered for a plate of rice?
Adversity makes parties jump into poll bed with adversaries With the intoxicating whiff of local government elections in the air, a mad scramble has begun by political parties…
- In the National Interest
Role of political parties in choosing the right candidate
The National Election Commission has finally announced that nominations for the local government elections will be received from January 18 to January 21. After several weeks of speculation…
- Thoughts from London
Leaderless in a nation with no economy
There was at least one piece of good news at the birth of this New Year. Well, good news depends on one’s perspective. However one looks at it,…
- Lobby
Opposition fears spark war of words over mini polls; Anura works out truce
By Sandun Jayawardana It took less than 20 minutes for the first Parliament sitting of 2023 to erupt in uproar over the fate of the local council elections.…
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Scattered yet striking
In the Colombo National Museum, the colonial heritage of Lanka seems often underplayed. There are galleries sumptuous and magnificent dedicated to the classical eras of…
A business built on Naimiris
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Settling disputes amicably: How Mediation Boards can help
Kelaniya Uni theatre festival begins this week
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Shows in Jan not to miss out on
New year, same Netflix. The first month of 2023 brings the streaming service’s usual mix of accessible original comedy and drama series and movies, documentaries,…
SANGEETHA MEGHAM 2.0
‘Auld Lang Syne’ in Kandyan style
A ‘Doosra’ from Director of Photography
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‘OPERATION FORTUNE’ MOVIE
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Julius & Creasy celebrate 144 years
Julius & Creasy Attorneys at Law marked their 144th year in active unbroken practice on January…
Faint light at the end of the tunnel for Myanmar
Sri Lankan wins worldwide engineering award
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Artistic endeavours: Students showcase their creative side
An exhibition of paintings, sculptures and engravings by students of schools in the Piliyandala Education Zone…
New system for admission of students to intermediary classes
Points system moves away from written tests alone
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Shows in Jan not to miss out on
New year, same Netflix. The first month of 2023 brings the streaming service’s usual mix of…
