Crossover politics in the air
SJB MPs have publicly expressed satisfaction over the President’s economic recovery policy after the IMF bailout…
With the reduction of fuel prices people hope costs of essential goods and services will fall
Dambulla Economic Centre Trade Association Chief says when demand for vegetables increase, prices also will increase…
Non-explosive times
Story and pix by M A Pushpa Kumara Kimbulapitiya village is 27km from Colombo. The village…
Alarm over surge in homicides; experts call for crime-control measures
By Chris Kamalendran A young hotelier was outside his establishment at Midigama in Ahangama on Wednesday…
200 die in 2022: Railways run out of steam to stop track tragedies
By Nadia Fazlulhaq Failure in the strict implementation of trespass laws, faulty signals, unmanned level crossings,…
Lanka’s first heart-lung transplant: 18-hour surgical marathon and trailblazing mission
By Kumudini Hettiarachchi The nail-biting tension had been palpable within Colombo’s premier National Hospital of Sri…
Nuwara Eliya Spring Festival in full swing
Pix and text by Shelton Hettiarachchi The 2023 Nuwara Eliya Spring Festival (Wasantha Uthsawaya) was launched…
Lasantha, the story according to Raine
By Yomal Senerath-Yapa It was a wife and colleague’s ode to a luminary figure, when on…
Dark shades to airy lightness
(CFW) Summer 2023 edition-Emerging designers By Shannon Salgadoe and Pix by Akila Jayawardena The second day…
Broaden your horizons at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo
The Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, established in 1870, is the undisputed premier…
IMF and protests: Bitter pills to swallow
Last year’s economic hardship of the foreign exchange crisis appears to dissipate now in 2023. Fuel…
News
International fraud: 39 Chinese suspects held
Police yesterday took into custody 39 Chinese on charges of hacking the bank accounts of several people around the world and embezzling money. They were…
US$ 750mn World Bank loan delayed: Samurdhi recipient list not verified
Government hopes to complete document by April 10 By Damith Wickremasekara A US$ 750 million loan from the World Bank has been delayed as verification…
Cabinet approval sought to suspend land acquisition for elevated expressway
The Highways Ministry is to seek Cabinet approval next week to suspend land acquisition for the proposed elevated expressway from New Kelani Bridge (NKB) to…
Black-flag ban in hospitals
Female judges and lawyers can now come to court in skirts and trousers
In response to SC order, Police Chief issues guidelines to prevent encounter deaths
Roadside vendors are back for Avurudu season
Ferry service on course to begin, once Indian Shipping Ministry clearance is given
Anyone can protest, but not disrupt law an order: President tells security forces
39 Chinese arrested for allegedly embezzling money; bank accounts hacked
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KJP returns to action after 16 months
cricket
Kusal Janith Perera will make his first appearance in international cricket following 16 months of recovery from a shoulder injury as Sri Lanka look for…
Galle, Jaffna record wins
A 181-run stand for the third wicket between national discard…
Sports Minister removes DG
Major honours for Vidyartha at 63rd Battle of the Babes
CH and CR remain unbeaten at Centenary 7s
Saajida, Janali, Dinethya, Tuvini enter semis
Will we ever learn?
Football clubs fiddling when the game is burning
Plantation Rugby 7s back after three years
SLR hunting for coaching staff
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“IMF and Beyond”
President Ranil Wickremesinghe speaks during a panel discussion under the topic “IMF and beyond”, which drew a high level business audience at the Galle Face…
Tainted BIA E-Gate project comes to a grinding halt
The much-delayed installation of electronic gate facilities at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) after awarding the procurement tender of the project to the highest bidder…
Dozen pyramid schemes under probe by regulator
More than a dozen pyramid schemes are on the Central Bank (CB) radar after the regulator got the Attorney General to file criminal cases against…
Cash transactions on the rise
Apparel industry facing factory closures
Selling the family jewels
IMF and protests: Bitter pills to swallow
Sri Lanka challenged with ethnic, economic issues, says President
Fuel formula ‘U’ turn brings down all time high petroleum tariffs
Indian exporters reluctant to settle in INR
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Editorial
Revisiting reconciliation
Yet another official delegation has returned from yet another study tour of South Africa to explore ways and means of re-energising a yet-another Reconciliation exercise at home — 14 years after the armed northern separatist insurgency was quashed and the mopping up was not properly done. Some may say ‘better…
Columns
- Political Commentary
Crossover politics in the air
SJB MPs have publicly expressed satisfaction over the President’s economic recovery policy after the IMF bailout package was received Mahinda Rajapaksa says President has handled the …
- 5th Column
Khaki conundrums
My dear IGP Chandana, I thought of writing to you because you were granted a three-month extension as the top cop of the country when thousands of other…
- The Economic Analysis
Implementing IMF reforms vital for economic stabilisation and growth is a challenging task
The success of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme depends on whether the country would follow pragmatic economic policies and prudent economic management, eliminate corruption, undertake economic reforms,…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
COPE blasts Peradeniya University staff for misusing Rs. 6,690,000 in public funds
The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has expressed strong displeasure over revelations that at the Peradeniya University, nine academic and non-academic staff members, have gone on foreign training…
- Focus on Rights
Sri Lanka’s perpetual ‘anti-terror’ trap
Will the booing of Ministers by disgruntled voters run the risk of being classified as an ‘act of terrorism’ under the Anti-Terrorism Bill recently gazetted by the Sri…
- Sunday Punch
Storm in Trump’s tea cup over hushing porn star’s kiss-and-tell
The guns are out for Donald Trump in Washington as he seeks a presidential comeback, and the first shot was fired on Thursday to thwart his return. The…
- In the National Interest
Has there been sufficient discussion on opening up the fuel industry to foreign oil companies?
The crippling economic crisis has pushed the Government to taking drastic measures to keep the economy afloat. After making an official declaration of bankruptcy the Government has had…
- Thoughts from London
Seems the cure is worse than the disease
Hardly had the two-handed applause for President Wickremesinghe’s deal with the IMF for its much-awaited ‘gift’ subsided and the celebratory kiributh in some lucky people’s stomachs had already…
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Dive into Trinco’s treasure trove beneath the waves
Trincomalee is not only a hidden gem that offers a unique blend of ancient history and natural beauty, but also a unique world-class dive site…
A canvas of resistance and expressions of collective voice
Letters to the Editor
APPRECIATIONS
Fashion forerunners light up CFW ramp
Lankan thespians mark World Theatre Day their way
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‘Manike Mage Sithe’ comes alive at ‘Nelum Kuluna’
Adding a new experience to the Sri Lankan entertainment landscape, the tallest self-supported structure in South Asia and the tallest skyscraper in the country, the…
Russel’s celebrates 35 Years of excellence in Sri Lanka
Dark shades to airy lightness
Political Comedy in town
Japanese animated dark fantasy
‘Bholaa’ A story of ex-convict turned saviour of cops
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Lasantha, the story according to Raine
By Yomal Senerath-Yapa It was a wife and colleague’s ode to a luminary figure, when on…
Rahul’s expulsion from parliament: A red light warning to Sri Lanka
Legacy of Philip Gunawardena
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Outstanding Anandians awarded recognition
President Ranil Wickremesinghe was the chief guest at the 135th Annual Prize Giving ceremony at Ananda…
FUTA and Govt. reach consensus, paper marking likely to begin
Maintain privacy when handling complaints: UGC
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‘Manike Mage Sithe’ comes alive at ‘Nelum Kuluna’
Adding a new experience to the Sri Lankan entertainment landscape, the tallest self-supported structure in South…
