Weligama fatal shooting raises questions over communication lapses in police ops
By Sandun Jayawardana Key questions remain over the shooting at Pelana in Weligama last Sunday (31)…
Economic crisis throws book at education: Dropouts on the rise
“When I go to the parent-teacher meeting, the teachers say that only my children have perfect…
Demolition of Dehiwala beach side hotel: Allegations of politically connected motives
Hotel owner says only part of the premises was on CCD land and denies links with narcotics leaders…
VAT calculation causing consumer confusion
Even VAT unregistered companies are adding VAT burden on customers Tax expert says customers have the…
Heavier taxes begin to bite already burdened lives
By Kasun Warakapitiya A whole host of price increases began to be felt all at the…
Cabinet sub-committee proposes catalytic reforms for SLC’s Transformation
Suggests a new constitution aim at bringing fairness, transparency, and accountability Suggest to follow the Chitrasiri…
Thousands more afflicted by dengue; nationwide initiative begins today
By Nathara Abeywickrema To combat dengue fever, nationwide programmes involving security forces and health officials will…
Veggie prices soar to unprecedented levels
By Dilushi Wijesinghe Caught in a whirlpool of econ-omic hardships, farmers across the island continue to…
BCI Campus hosts inauguration of Coding Club to elevate tech skills
The BCI Campus initiated the BCI Coding Club and hosted its first installation ceremony on 4th…
Rotary International School Celebrates Student Talent Extravaganza at National Youth Centre
‘The Talents of Rotary,’ a concert showcasing the multi-talents of the students of Rotary International School…
News
Controversial Pongal bull sport comes to Trinco
Jallikattu, a controversial Pongal bull sport once banned in India by its Supreme Court and later allowed, was hosted at Sampur in Trincomalee by Eastern…
Revised Anti-Terror Bill before Parliament next week
Significant features: No validity in court for confessions made to police, detention orders initially only for 30 days By Damith Wickramasekara A revised Anti-Terrorism Bill…
Killing of MP and police guard: AG appeals against bail order
By Ranjith Padmasiri The Attorney General has appealed to the Supreme Court (SC) to cancel the bail granted by the High Court Trial-at-Bar to 41…
State chief accountants will be held liable for excessive expenses
Auditors expose more scandals in drug purchases
Crocodile claim at 2019 news conference: Arrest warrant on key state witness
Deployment of SL Navy advanced offshore patrol vessel to the Red Sea still under discussion
Lankan HC presents credentials to Indian President
Colombo North Port: EIA warns of adverse impact on marine environment
Wide ranging powers for Truth, Unity and Reconciliation Commission
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Asalanka’s dazzling century shines in rain-washed first ODI
By Champika Fernando at the R. Premadasa Stadiumcricket
Charith Asalanka’s magnificent century shone brightly despite rains washing out the opening game of the three-match ODI series between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe at the…
‘Three New Kings’ to herald a new era
The cricket selectors’ decision to appoint Dananjaya de Silva, Kusal…
CH survive to beat Airmen
Royal’s Sineth Jayawardena to lead Sri Lanka Youth
CR humiliate Navy
Sabalenka, Rybakina set up Australian Open final rematch
Third win for S. Thomas’
Cabinet sub-committee proposes catalytic reforms for SLC’s Transformation
Warner goes out swinging as Australia sweep Pakistan series
Channa Wickremasuriya was a great Rajan
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Jewellery at FACETS exhibition
A necklace priced at US$14,675 which went on display at the January 6-8 FACETS Gem and Jewellery exhibition held in Colombo. Pic by M.A. Pushpa…
Colombo Tea auction moves ahead in 2024
The Colombo Tea auction was further delayed by another one hour on Thursday when it was planned to be held for the first time in…
Tax exemptions under strict scrutiny
In a move to promote foreign investments, the government has decided to grant wide ranging tax exemptions under strict scrutiny for Strategic Development Projects (SDP)…
Shipments delayed, spike in freight rates
Govt. continues progressive tax reforms mitigating burden on the poor
Shareholders demand forensic audit on Asia Capital
Stability the key to growth
SEC approves regulatory framework for Infrastructure Bonds
Good times for tourism
A world without chocolates
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Editorial
VAT ’24: The hangover yet to come
It was a starless night sky that was lit up by short bursts of fireworks and skyrockets to herald the New Year 2024. The constraints of the people’s purse dampened the spirit of the occasion. More significant were the economic fireworks that were lit on day one of the New…
Columns
- Political Commentary
President and CC amicably settles rift over rules
Speaker issues gazette notification outlining procedures; first commission appointed Udayanga says Dhammika Perera will be SLPP’s presidential candidate, but Mahinda and Namal skirt the issue By Our Political…
- 5th Column
A make-or-break year
My dear Uncle Ranil, I thought I should write to you this week to wish you a happy New Year though you have already wished us, your fellow…
- The Economic Analysis
Political uncertainties, social unrest and global recession threaten economic growth in 2024
The New Year that dawned on Monday is fraught with political uncertainties, considerable political confusion, social unrest and downside economic risks. It’s an election year when the country’s…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Cancellation of leave: Govt. denies claim by nurses union
The Public Services United Nurses’ Union has written to President Ranil Wickremesinghe, expressing strong displeasure at a proposal it claims has been made by the Commissioner General of…
- Focus on Rights
Sri Lanka’s fresh ‘truth commission’; so what else is new?
Whether in regard to war crimes, gross corruption or economic white collar crimes, unearthing accountability in Sri Lanka is somewhat akin to peeling away multiple layers of a…
- Sunday Punch
The rude awakening to 2024 in the Lankan year of the VAT
As the people waited with great trepidation for new year dawn to break, not even the tremendous crack and dazzle of the midnight hour’s fireworks could exorcise their…
- In the National Interest
Interests of the poor and vulnerable need to be kept in the forefront when formulating economic policy
Arising from the country’s economic crash resulting in a declaration of bankruptcy in 2022, the Government has resorted to multiple strategies and actions to rescue the country and…
- Thoughts from London
VAT the heck is this but a messy job turned messier still
On that day, the first of January 2024, the axe fell sharply on the necks of millions of people of this politically ravaged nation once called “The Resplendent…
Plus
Await the travelling Scotsman and his cheery whodunits
As the trail to the Galle Literary Festival hots up, we talk to Alexander McCall Smith, the amazingly prolific Scottish author and creator of the…
Mannar–dotted with many sights and buried history
Colomboscope: Artists look to regaining lost environmental wisdom
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
Look to nature for climate action
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The journey of growing a brand
By Shanali Fernando “You can have it all, just not all at once,” says Sarah Illyas at her newly opened boutique store, House of Janaan.…
New Year, new wardrobe!
‘Galle Concerto 2024’: Call for Extended Stays on SL’s South Coast
Beyond Escapes : Decade of Distinction
A Night in Copacabana at Mount Lavinia Hotel
‘Pongal’ offer from Blue Meadows, Nuwara Eliya
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Julius & Creasy marks 145 years
Julius & Creasy, one of Sri Lanka’s oldest law firms still in active practice marked its…
Marking the New Year in London
Pera Uni Alumni Association – Colombo Chapter annual family get-together
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Long delayed test
The GCE Advanced Level examinations for 2023 commenced this week with over 346,976 candidates sitting for…
Smart boards courtesy of China
Education features in President’s discussions during visit to North
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The journey of growing a brand
By Shanali Fernando “You can have it all, just not all at once,” says Sarah Illyas…
