Sanath Jayasuriya takes charge as interim coach
By Champika Fernando While Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) continues their search for Chris Silverwood’s replacement, Sanath…
Exiting default status next for Sri Lanka, CB Governor says
Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said the next priority is for the country to exit…
Drug war resumes with more vigour; STF and armed forces called in
By Damith Wickremasekara The second phase of the government’s anti-drug war, officially known as ‘Yukthiya’ (Justice),…
Wide array of state worker grievances continues to simmer
By Ishu Bandara A number of state worker protests, involving thousands of dairy farmers, teachers and…
Several accidents during the week, 7 deaths and many injured
A series of accidents took place this week killing at least seven and causing injuries to…
If all goes well schools league to resume tomorrow
The briefly stalled Dialog Schools Rugby League 2024 is likely to resume by the end of…
World-Class Medical University of Yerevan State Medical University conducted Entrance Exam in Sri Lanka
World-Class Medical Education at Yerevan State Medical University. The Entrance Exam for Yerevan State Medical University…
“Inspiring Leadership – the Graduation of Ceyline Group’s Management Trainees”
Ceyline Group, the foremost diversified maritime group in Sri Lanka, marked a historic milestone with its…
How should we stop going to the IMF?
Last week, we dealt with the popular claim, “Stop going to the IMF” because Sri Lanka…
Unilever South Asia Regional Team visits ALFT Packaging facility
A delegation of regional heads from Unilever, a global leader in consumer goods, recently visited the…
Shakespeare Centre relives the legacy of Bard of Avon in Sri Lanka
By Susitha Fernando The special General Assembly of Shakespeare Centre with the High achievers’ awards ceremony…
News
Tribute to a veteran political leader
A Buddhist monk was among hundreds of people who visited the Trincomalee residence of Tamil National Alliance leader R. Sampanthan to pay their last respects…
China-led container terminal company makes US$ 30mn cut in investment pledged
By Namini Wijedasa Colombo International Container Terminals Ltd. (CICT), whose controlling stake is held by China Merchants Port, has cut the investment it pledged to…
CIABOC to probe assets of Keheliya’s relatives, employees
By Ranjith Padmasiri The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has decided to expand the inquiry into the assets of former Minister…
Two Lankans among 22 Indian poachers
Expressways: Finance Ministry asks Highways Ministry to get donor concurrence
Jayasiri vows to take Siripala group to court over Friday’s incident at Darley Road
Law College at 150: CJ hails its role in preserving people’s judicial power
Veteran leader Sampanthan makes his final journey
Exiting default status next for Sri Lanka, CB Governor says
Audit shows state pharma, Litro Gas among others caused Rs 200m loss
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Sanath Jayasuriya takes charge as interim coach
By Champika Fernando While Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) continues their search for Chris Silverwood’s replacement, Sanath Jayasuriya will take over the job in the interim…
RR’s Bharucha to conduct intense batting drill to Sri Lanka members
Zubin Bharucha, the high-performance director for IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals,…
Akesha, Nevan emerge U-14 champions
Aruna Darshana, third athlete to earn direct Olympic qualification
Pathirana grabs four, Colombo Strikers prevail in a thriller
If all goes well schools league to resume tomorrow
The Hasaranga saga – from riches to rags
Bangladesh’s top chess grandmaster dies mid-match
Punjab Royal’s Akash indicted for alleged corruption
Airports, Wall Street and Olympics in crosshairs of climate activists
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Coming together
The Sunday Times Business Club (STBC), which has existed for more than 25 years, this week signed an MoU with Shangri-La Hotel Colombo (host hotel)…
Govt. frees 52 Colombo land lots, 26 play grounds for revamping
By Bandula Sirimanna The Government is planning to free up 52 state owned land and 26 play grounds coming under the purview of Colombo Municipal…
SriLankan Airlines to roll out new business plan
By Sunimalee Dias National carrier, SriLankan Airlines will be getting its full fleet activated by the end of this year, the airline said on Friday…
Politics drives shipping talent to West Asia, Africa
Reform process crucial after bond-restructure deal with creditors
Planters appeal to SC, get them brief relief
Entrepreneurship the new mantra?
How should we stop going to the IMF?
CPC revenue drops in 1Q 2024, competition from Sinopec
Hayleys Plantations represents Sri Lanka at 10th World Water Forum
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Editorial
Sampanthan and the politics of the North
The passing away of the ‘father figure’ and leader of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), Rajavarothiam Sampanthan, last Sunday was the passing of an era in the politics of the North. The nonagenarian was a professional, a lawyer like all of his predecessors who held sway in the politics of…
Columns
- Political Commentary
Some issues persist over SLPP’s support for Ranil
SLPP opens political office in Colombo; supporters say Namal or Dhammika will be the candidate for presidency, but Mahinda and Basil maintain silence Sampanthan’s death creates leadership tussle…
- 5th Column
Awaiting a verdict
Your Lordships, It is very rarely that we write to you. We do so because we feel we must, as you have been called upon to decide the…
- The Economic Analysis
Restructuring foreign debt: Opportunity for economic resurrection and growth
The restructuring of foreign debt is an opportunity for economic resuscitation. The agreement with official bilateral creditors on reducing the external debt, the deferment of all bilateral loan…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Questions over why luxury duty was waived for e-vehicles
It seems like the Sri Lankan government has implemented some interesting tax waivers for imported vehicles recently. While the normal duty applies to imported electric vehicles, the luxury…
- Focus on Rights
The President’s protests and an election in peril?
Borrowing one of the most enduring questions from the Bard, cynical Sri Lankans may well murmur, ‘methinks the President does protest too much?’ when giving ear to President…
- Sunday Punch
Hirunika’s past returns to damn her political future at most crucial hour
Firebrand politician SJB’s Hirunika Premachandra found her blooming political rose blighted in the summer of its promise, when slow-footed justice finally managed to catch up with her and…
- In the National Interest
Remembering the consequences of postponing elections
In the run up to the presidential elections, there are repeated questions being asked as to whether the elections will be held on time this year as required…
- Thoughts from London
Labour eases to power painlessly as UK votes for change
The British wanted change—as did Sri Lanka’s Aragalaya protest movement two years ago—and they got change. When the public went to vote last Thursday, the intent was quite…
- Lobby
President’s ‘good news’ to Parliament overshadowed by news of the passing of an elder statesman
Ahead of President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s announcement of the ‘good news’ to Parliament this week on the finalising of bilateral debt restructuring agreements with creditors, there was sad news…
Plus
In war and peace: A candid memoir
Former Army Commander General C.S. Weerasuriya’s memoir ‘Duty and Devotion – The unfiltered story of a General and Ambassador’ will be launched today at his…
Lanka’s earliest links to Linnaeus
Appreciations
From survivor to thriver
Many facets of the late Anil Jayasuriya’s work on display
New President for Kandy Rotary Club
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Soul Sounds @ 20 take to world stage once again
Soul Sounds Academy to compete at the Bali Festival Soul Sounds, Sri Lanka’s premier female choral ensemble will this week take wing to Auckland, New…
A plateful of goodness to your doorstep
Shakespeare Centre relives the legacy of Bard of Avon in Sri Lanka
Ministry of Crab opens in Singapore
‘Yaki Maki’ and ‘Bento’ at Tenku
Despicable Me- Multi-billion dollar hit movie is back
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Rhythm of the Brush
Lalith Ranasinghe and Hemantha Warakapitiya have their joint exhibition of art, Rhythm of the Brush, on…
Gaza: US arms suppliers should be ‘‘named, shamed and boycotted’’
Artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and evolving legal trends
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A class of their own
President Ranil Wickremesinghe was the chief guest at a ceremony at Temple Trees on Wednesday where…
Shortage of teachers continues, some schools close down
Online system for teacher transfers and promotions: President Ranil
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Soul Sounds @ 20 take to world stage once again
Soul Sounds Academy to compete at the Bali Festival Soul Sounds, Sri Lanka’s premier female choral…
