Which comes first—parliamentary or presidential poll?
Both the ruling SLPP and some opposition parties prefer general election first Hakeem and Ganesan in…
A ‘rose’ by another name will still retail for up to Rs 400 a kilo
By Minaza Hassan Sri Lanka will import mid-sized, rose’ onions from India as a temporary substitute…
People facing potable water issues as arid weather conditions worsen
The prevailing arid weather conditions have started to impact on water levels in reservoirs as well…
Open train carriage to hit upcountry rails soon
The Ratmalana Railway Yard has come up with a novel idea of an open observation carriage…
Puhulpola ‘new village’ where promises ring hollow after Uma Oya destruction
By K.R. Rajamanthri in Welimada The Uma Oya multipurpose irrigation cum power project is gradually nearing…
‘Know Your Ocean’ the focus of IORA Day
IORA Day was celebrated last Sunday at the Galle Face Esplanade in Colombo for schoolchildren to…
Remittances and tourism earnings continue to increase foreign reserves
The March 3rd column pointed out that meeting our foreign debt repayment obligations of US$ 6…
Hasaranga’s rollercoaster journey as a bowler
Wanindu Hasaranga on Friday delivered an impressive performance, claiming figures of 4 for 45 in the…
All systems in place to up patient safety
Healthy competition including a first on medication safety among wards and units at Kalubowila Hospital By…
Lack of inputs, policy bungling contribute to volatile price of coconuts and oil
By Nathara Abeywickrema The scarcity of coconuts in Sri Lanka, mainly due to a lack of…
AICPA & CIMA welcome the next generation of accounting and finance talent
5 March 2024, Colombo, Sri Lanka – On 4 March 2024, AICPA & CIMA, together as…
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US, China coming together for IORA
Although the United States and China are seen geopolitically battling over the control of the Indian Ocean, the two countries’ envoys — US ambassador Julie…
IRD gets tough with Lanka’s richest 100
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has set up a dedicated office called the High Wealth Individuals Unit (HWIU) to ensure tax compliance of highly wealthy…
After Adani gets 500 MW project, local RE companies seek equal treatment
With India’s Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) securing 500 MW of wind power projects in the North, Sri Lankan renewable energy (RE) companies are urging…
Finance Ministry revokes preferential treatment for SOEs and local companies
600 containers held up as Customs, Treasury clash over multimillion-rupee reward fund
Voluntary sea guards to stop Indian poachers
Public Security Ministry statement only raises more questions
Ifthar at mosques around the island
Veteran artists honoured, students receive scholarships
Agriculture officials on a drive to get farmers back to growing big onions
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Chehan, Malsha, Dinura hit tons in drawn match
By M. Shamil Amit119th Lovers’ Quarrel
Tons by Chehan Subasinghe and skipper Malsha Tharupathi for Richmond, along with skipper Dinura Kalupahana for Mahinda, were the highlights of the drawn 119th Lovers’…
S. Thomas’ regain Mustangs Trophy
Half tons by Sadev Soysa and Thisen Eheliyagoda laid the…
Match fizzles out to a drab draw
Galle crush Kandy inside three days
Jaffna coast to convincing win against Colombo
Hasaranga’s rollercoaster journey as a bowler
28 years since Sri Lanka triumphed the World Cup
SIU investigate fixing claims at Legends League
Aaqib Javed take charge as Sri Lanka Fast Bowling Coach
Jaffna Central record ninth series win
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Electric tuk-tuks
The generation of electric vehicles is catching up in Sri Lanka. Picture by Indika Handuwala shows a newly-transformed electric tuk-tuk being charged. On a single…
EU consumers now know who stitches their clothes
In line with new laws becoming effective this year in the European Union (EU), Sri Lanka’s apparel industry is already working on ensuring their products…
Sampath Bank in earnest discussions to launch green bonds
Sampath Bank, now steered by a new managing director, will be leveraging its strength in Renewable Energy financing and is discussing with institutional investors to…
Rules-based tax system to strengthen anti-corruption efforts
New companies crop up with foreign partnerships under property deals
India eyes Sri Lanka’s graphite mining industry
Religious places opting for solar power
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Hayleys Fabric, Sri Jayawardenapura Uni in research study on Kelani River
The Serendipity Experiences elevates luxury travel
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Editorial
Can Lanka throw caution to Indian geopolitical winds
In July last year, a joint statement issued by President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid heavy emphasis on “connectivity” as the vision and hallmark of future bilateral relations. The document categorised the areas in which such connectivity would be forged: maritime, air, power and energy, trade,…
Columns
- Political Commentary
Which comes first—parliamentary or presidential poll?
Both the ruling SLPP and some opposition parties prefer general election first Hakeem and Ganesan in moves to bring about rapprochement between Wickremesinghe and Premadasa Speaker confident of…
- 5th Column
To tell the tale
My dear Gota maama, I thought of writing to you after you took us by surprise by launching a book last week. This project of yours appears to…
- The Economic Analysis
Remittances and tourism earnings continue to increase foreign reserves
The March 3rd column pointed out that meeting our foreign debt repayment obligations of US$ 6 billion this year was a formidable and challenging task, given our current…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Lanka identified as a partner in Indo-Pacific defence umbrella
Amid Sri Lanka’s denials of China’s plans to set up a military base on its soil, following such a claim in the 2024 threat assessment report by the…
- Focus on Rights
‘Transitional justice’ which brings no relief to victims insults the rule of law
As familiar wrangling in Geneva takes place over the review of Sri Lanka by the United Nations Human Rights Council, there is an eminently sound argument to be…
- Sunday Punch
Comeback rally for UNP hero Ranil after walk on burning rope bridge
Last Sunday the nation’s lone political elephant made a grand appearance to a roaring welcome at a massive comeback rally held in Kuliyapitiya, after four long years in…
- In the National Interest
Responsibility of the voter and integrity of the mandate impact governance
The so called system change that people have been clamouring for after the ‘aragalaya’ does not seem to be forthcoming in the short term. The absence of agreement…
- Thoughts from London
Double standards in Geneva and doublespeak in Colombo
Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Sabry is a good man to lead a chorus. Never mind what lyrics or melody he is asked to raise his voice to; he…
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‘If Chitrasena jumped high, I jumped too’
Three generations of dancers, Vajira, Anjalika and Heshma sit together in the verandah of Vajira’s small apartment adjoining the Chitrasena Kalayathanaya on Elvitigala Mawatha, Colombo.…
Musings on moments and emotions of daily life
The genesis of a much loved school song
Letters to the Editor
APPRECIATIONS
Early ties: Lionel Wendt and George Keyt
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‘Bondhawu Sihinaya’ shows the power of ethnic unity
Sri Lankan cinema which went through one of the most turbulent period of time specially with the Covid 19 pandemic and the worst ever economic…
‘Sthree’: Women’s Day Conclave 2024
‘Hunu Wataye Kathawa’ in Negombo
Ruwan Ranasinghe hits the top with ‘Feelings’ (Henguma)
Ramadan special at Cinnamon Grand
Experience the magic of Bruckner and Glass by CMSC
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Reception for ambassador to Saudi Arabia
Colombo Times, the popular web portal in Sri Lanka hosted a reception in honour of…
SL HC in London presents credentials as Perm Rep to IMO
Lions Club Mabole donates items to vocational centre
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Gen-Z: The media literate generation
‘Kaleidoscope 2024 Screen Media for Gen-Z’ was launched at the Presidential Secretariat this week, chaired by…
Legal action delays over 38,000 teacher appointments
School IT syllabus to be updated
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‘Bondhawu Sihinaya’ shows the power of ethnic unity
Sri Lankan cinema which went through one of the most turbulent period of time specially with…
