No let-up in monsoon mayhem
By Jayani Madawala The Meteorological Department predicts that the current monsoon will likely continue for a…
Moves again to abolish executive presidency
Resolution in Parliament proposed to conduct national referendum on this issue, but questions about whether two-thirds…
‘‘I was one of the cancer ‘cases’ of 2020’’
First Lady Prof. Maithree Wickramasinghe talks publicly for the first time of her experience and what SL…
Survey reveals irregular tourism operators lacking ‘green’ credentials can harm industry
By Wasantha Ramanayake One of the biggest challenges of the tourism industry is to educate informal…
No en masse Sri Lankan returnees from Israel despite conflict
One Sri Lankan feared dead, one reported missing and one released from hospital, following attack by…
The old town hall is still standing though the paint is cracked and dry…
Story and pix by Nilan Maligaspe The historical old town hall building located at Pettah is…
The ‘Mendis Specials’ are here to stay
In June 2021, a video went viral that showed Kusal Mendis and Niroshan Dickwella out in…
CA Sri Lanka’s Public Sector hosts highly successful Annual Conference 2023 on “Smart Management of Public Finance”
The public sector wing of CA Sri Lanka, the Association of Public Finance Accountants of Sri…
The President Ranil Wickremesinghe Inaugurates SLIIT Kandy Uni:
Sri Lanka drives economic growth leveraging resources and location SLIIT, renowned for its unwavering commitment to…
All the world was a stage for him indeed
Jackson Anthony, who passed away this week at the age of 65, was a simple man,…
Flair for fashion
The International Academy of Fashion and ModArt International presented a Gala Fashion Night with a feast…
News
Sustainable ocean use highlighted at IORA meeting
The Blue Economy is a term used in economics that refers to the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and jobs,…
EC in fresh bid to hold local council polls
Requests initial funding of Rs. 2.2 billion from Treasury and the balance in three months By Damith Wickremasekara The Election Commission, in a fresh effort to…
Treasury raps state agencies not following transparency rules in procurement
Despite strict regulations being issued to publish procurement notices on a digital portal if the cost exceeds Rs 200 million in keeping with the International…
Health Ministry blunders again: Two more drugs bought from firm that allegedly forged papers
Delay in appointing permanent tax chief paralyses IRD, affects revenue collection and other key functions
No let-up in monsoon mayhem
Sacking of SLMC Vice President: Special council meeting to be convened at last
SC rulings on AJP, SJB party expulsions
AG refuses to appear for State unis cited as respondents over ragging incident
High Court Trial-at-Bar against Easter Sunday accused commences
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‘You can’t just turn up and win World Cups’ – Mahela Jayawardena
By Champika Fernando in Lucknowcricket WC
Sri Lanka’s Consultant Coach, Mahela Jayawardena says that bowling forms the foundation to win championships and the absence of country’s premier strike bowlers, Wanindu Hasaranga…
Injured Shanaka be ruled out; Chamika comes in
Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka has been ruled out for…
Sharma hits 86 as India hand Pakistan 7-wicket rout
Thurstan prevail over Zahira in two-run thriller
Nayacalevu says Fiji aim to ‘make history’ in World Cup
Coe says IOC made ‘only decision’ in banning Russia
The ‘Mendis Specials’ are here to stay
WTA final in Cancun, Mexico
Emiliano Boffelli boots Argentina past Wales into World Cup semis
SLTA President honoured by ITF
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Sri Lanka’s newest mall
The upmarket Havelock city mall, the newest shopping mall in Colombo, is due to open next week at Havelock town. Pic by M.A. Pushpa Kumara…
Israel at war: Impact on Ceylon Tea trade
With Israel’s announcement of going to war against Palestine the impact of it on Sri Lanka’s trade with West Asia particularly for tea is being…
CBL expands footprint in Bangladesh
CBL Munchee Bangladesh, the flagship biscuit brand of Ceylon Biscuits Ltd (CBL) has set up a chocolate manufacturing plant in Bangladesh to capture the Bangladeshi…
Six state-owned banks to undergo urgent reforms
New bill on water commercialisation soon
Brandix Apparel stronger after pandemic in Bangladesh
Responsible opposition
Lonely island in globalising Asia
LTL offers its O&M expertise to Bangladeshi market
CEB awaits approval for new tariff hike to bridge revenue loss
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Editorial
President’s China visit: Neutrality the golden thread
The President flies to an important and long overdue destination next week – Beijing, China. It is not a state visit, but a working visit to participate in China’s flagship ‘Belt and Road’ Forum where he is also to meet with the high and mighty, the movers of China and…
Columns
- Political Commentary
Moves again to abolish executive presidency
Resolution in Parliament proposed to conduct national referendum on this issue, but questions about whether two-thirds majority could be obtained SJB, JVP unlikely to extend support, unless immediate…
- 5th Column
The great liberal democrat
Guten Tag, Uncle Ranil, I thought I should address you in German now, Uncle Ranil, after your ‘match winning’ performance with the German radio station Deutsche Welle while…
- The Economic Analysis
Compliance with IMF conditions crucial for economic recovery
Compliance with the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF’s) conditions is the only way forward for economic recovery and growth. The discontinuance of the IMF arrangement would plunge the country…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Big tussle for top post in corruption-ridden ministry; President intervenes
A key ministry secretary is due to retire next month, and a tussle has already begun among several senior officials who are vying for the coveted post. Several…
- Focus on Rights
‘To expel or not to expel’ that is the question
Not so long ago, on the cusp of some general election or the other, there was a pithily phrased segment in one of Sri Lanka’s electronic media channels…
- Sunday Punch
IMF puts the shoe on Govt’s foot: demands, ‘get your act together’
Holds second tranche in suspense till ‘good governance’ gets underway After 12 months of piling taxes on the public with impunity on the supposed ground that IMF conditions…
- In the National Interest
Zero tolerance for corruption—key to economic turnaround
The common consensus in the country is that corruption stands as an impediment to the country’s growth in more ways than one. The extent to which corruption has…
- Thoughts from London
President’s TV interview and the blame game
Given the widely available content of President Wickremesinghe’s interview with the German broadcaster Deutsche Welle, it was inevitable there would be contrary responses to the president’s reaction to…
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All the world was a stage for him indeed
Jackson Anthony, who passed away this week at the age of 65, was a simple man, a renaissance figure; whether he was hunting for the…
Game-changing treatment in battling cancer
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Flair for fashion
Back to realism with 2020 Group
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Stepping into the season with a dance and a song
By Shannon Salgadoe The Christmas season starts early for Kanthi Ranchigoda and her students from Dance Works Centre as they present a festive performance at…
Country Roads: Fan favourites bring back sweet memories
Jackson Anthony Multiple roles in one man
‘The Exorcist Believer’ Box Office record Hollywood horror thriller
PAW Patrol: The Mighty Powerful pups featured in cinema
‘Oye Ojaye’: Arjun and Piyal sing for new generation
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Japanese artistes recount fond memories of Lanka
Popular Japanese Flautist Hisako Yoshikawa and pianist Chiho Akaishi performed at a dinner performance at the…
Korean National Day celebrated in Colombo
Lankans shine at International Economics Olympiad
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Test subjects: Candidates sit for Grade 5 scholarship mock exam
All arrangements have been made for the Grade 5 scholarship to be held today. The North…
Primary classes to remain open during AL exam
World’s top 2% scientists list includes several Lankans
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Stepping into the season with a dance and a song
By Shannon Salgadoe The Christmas season starts early for Kanthi Ranchigoda and her students from Dance…
