President ready for talks with striking unions, IMF deal likely tomorrow
Unions expect positive response from Govt., seek an interim solution IUSF leader Wasantha Muadlige holds talks…
In bustling Pettah, high prices scare customers away
Despite rupee’s slight appreciation, people see no reduction in prices of most essential items, except for bread But…
Strike makes a dent amid claims and counterclaims
By Senuka Jayakody S. Shyamani, 61, a resident of an elderly home, arrived at Colombo National…
Tourism yearns for high-spending visitors
By Renishka Fernando Sunny beaches, lush green forests and mountains offering breathtaking views have long been…
Williamson, Nicholls batter Sri Lanka
WELLINGTON, March 18, 2023 (AFP): Aggressive double centuries for Kane Williamson and Henry Nicholls powered New…
No cause for panic, all health measures in place – DG
Only 1 death from listeriosis confirmed in Sri Pada area; 2 more being investigated but unlikely…
Many a mile to sell their goods
Story and pix by Hiran Priyankara With many people facing economic hardship, some have opted to become…
Saving paddy for a rainy day
Farmers have resorted to drying and storing paddy at their residences expecting to sell it at…
The Key to Unlock the Fear of Public Speaking Panadura Toastmasters Club
Panadura Toastmasters Club, a part of Toastmasters International, provides a stress-free environment for members to develop…
‘Frangipani Tree’: Living with traditions of the South
Beautiful Thalpe beach is the home for number of luxury villas and bungalows. Passing the world…
Do things look “tickety-boo” now?
During the first week of the month, the Sri Lankan rupee movements against the US dollar…
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Right Royal fellowship with jubilant President
It was cricket lovely cricket for President Ranil Wickremesinghe and his Royal College mates as the College team moves towards a massive victory against their…
Dollar crisis is over: Central Bank
Governor says IMF bailout package will be approved tomorrow, and first tranche coming on Tuesday By Bandula Sirimanna “The dollar crisis is over,” insists Central Bank…
Foreign travel allowance to be slashed from tomorrow
By Damith Wickremasekara The overseas allowance for ministers, parliamentarians and senior officials will be slashed from tomorrow on a directive from the President’s Office. The…
Meta permits medicine appeal for Lanka despite violation of rules
All tax payments go electronic from April 1
Fertiliser distribution: World Bank’s digital oversight process undermined by sluggish officers
All set to start ferry service between KKS and Tamil Nadu, says minister
CEB restructuring lacks transparency, unions allege
Cabinet approves CEB tender bid to provide uninterrupted electricity to south
EC writes to President; seeks funds to pay OT, holiday payments and salaries for pensioners
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Royal Roar!!!
By Pranavesh SivakumarComing as underdogs, skipper Dasis Manchanayake and Ramiru Perera script Royal’s famous win
A resolute Royal College team, battered in the first session on day one, rebounded strongly to record a commanding 180-run win over S. Thomas’ College…
Williamson, Nicholls batter Sri Lanka
WELLINGTON, March 18, 2023 (AFP): Aggressive double centuries for Kane…
Ranga and MoS left with no option, than to surrender
Cartman Trophy match ends in draw
Mahinda dominate drawn Lovers’ Quarrel
‘Pasdun Korale’ big match ends in drab draw
Chathurya Nilaweera — Young tennis sensation who turned failures into success
Sri Lanka football; own goals keep the scoreboard ticking
RTC VisitSriLanka Horseracing third race today in Nuwara Eliya
ComBank comes onboard as Official Inbound Sponsor of Sri Lanka white-ball team in New Zealand
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Tourism slowly on the rise
Sri Lankan authorities held a MICE trade fair in Colombo this week to promote business and events tourism in the country. It attracted a large…
Dollar crisis has ended, asserts Central Bank governor
Amidst the appreciation of the rupee, has the US dollar crisis ended? “It has,” says Central Bank (CB) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe. “The dollar crisis…
Commercial Bank exploring overseas expansion
Posting good income from overseas operations including Bangladesh and Maldives, the Commercial Bank, is keen to replicate similar overseas operations in the medium term to…
50,000 apparel workers lose jobs
Virtusa identifying transformation, investing in branding
Renewable energy tariffs to change according to market variations
Commissions and Omissions
Do things look “tickety-boo” now?
New venture to address needs of Sri Lanka’s senior citizens
BoardPAC’s inaugural grant to ICTA Sri Lanka
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Editorial
Striking at the economy
‘Work harder for your larder’ ought to be the slogan of the professional and working classes of a country that needs to come out of the hellhole of bankruptcy. Instead, the local slogans seem more on the lines of; “Diyaw; Diyaw” (give, give) calling for more benefits and “Epa, Epa”…
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- Political Commentary
President ready for talks with striking unions, IMF deal likely tomorrow
Unions expect positive response from Govt., seek an interim solution IUSF leader Wasantha Muadlige holds talks with Jaffna University student leaders, who present demands similar to those of…
- 5th Column
A botched act
My dear Premanath, I thought of writing to you because you seem to have become famous overnight. Two weeks ago, if asked about you, most people would have…
- The Economic Analysis
Strikes pose threat to economic recovery and growth
The prospect of an improvement in external finances led to an expectation of an economic revival and recovery this year. This could have been the take-off to economic…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Minister reveals evidence of alleged double game by Police, relating to narcotics
Addressing a media briefing on Thursday, Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe made an unusual revelation regarding some drug related arrests made by the Police. He revealed they had found…
- Focus on Rights
This is just not cricket, Mr President
Undoubtedly there is a bizarre vibe in Sri Lanka’s air these days. The IMF’s magic key and our expectations Cheering ‘old boys’ gripped by nostalgia for the ‘good…
- Sunday Punch
Sleepless, godless, restless night fearing ‘make or break’ IMF word
Lanka faces economic Armageddon if the unthinkable happens at Board meeting tomorrow If Ranil Wickremesinghe is of the nervous sort then tonight will be one sleepless, with many…
- In the National Interest
Economic gains of inclusivity and nondiscrimination
Countries in distress brought upon by their own follies find to their cost that they need all the friends in the world to help them climb out of…
- Thoughts from London
Promoting tourism as a country like no other
One of the problems with politicians, especially our very own scintillating lot, is that they forget to keep the mouth and feet at either end of their anatomy.…
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Naomi’s dream of dinner dance theatre comes true
Reigning UK national Latin American champions – Gunnar Gunnarsson and Marika Doshoris, Blackpool Open Smooth Champions – Nauris Kalva and Manuja Hughes, will be in…
Nothing happens, then everything happens at this coffee lounge
Building on sustainability and inclusivity: CFW turns 20
Visual and Performing Arts Uni soon to perform their ‘greatest show’
In Jaffna, literature to take new meaning in today’s context
My first day at school
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‘Frangipani Tree’: Living with traditions of the South
Beautiful Thalpe beach is the home for number of luxury villas and bungalows. Passing the world famous Unawatuna beach, Thalpe goldie sands beach stretch is…
‘Yaaluwoda Yaaluida’ in cinema
Francophonie 2023 – Performance by ‘Les Monsieur Monsieur’
A play at an Antique shop returns
UK top 10
‘One Man, Two Guvnors’ presented by the students of the British School in Colombo
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Kumar Nadesan, MD Express Newspapers, felicitated for receiving top Indian award
Mr Kumar Nadesan (R) Managing Director of Express Newspapers Ceylon Ltd, who was conferred with the…
Pakistan donates ration bags for the poor
Interact Club holds ‘She Aspires’ Awards
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Rain or shine, life’s lessons continue
The lack of space within classrooms forced staff at this school in Kilinochchi to conduct term…
Literacy, numeracy skills in primary class dipped during pandemic: Report
More teachers in the making
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‘Frangipani Tree’: Living with traditions of the South
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