SLPP leadership’s rift with Ranil widens, sending shockwaves across political landscape
Pohottuwa politburo meeting decides to field its own candidate; long catalogue of disagreements being formulated Namal says decision…
Party preoccupations come to the fore in election cycle
By Kasun Warakapitiya With less than seven weeks left for the presidential election, the main political…
Don’t turn “citizens into consumers” of election propaganda campaigns: Election Commission
Senior govt. officials to be summoned to be warned of public funds being misused to promote…
Passionate pursuit of heart care
Live interventional cardiology and mobilizing Physicians in the battle against heart disease the high points at…
Dengue management – SL shows the way to Bangladesh
By Kumudini Hettiarachchi A lazy Sunday morning on July 28 – but intense and interactive discussions…
Deadly dengue surge pushes patient count near 33,000
By Nathara Abeywickrema The National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) of the Ministry of Health has issued…
Presidential election: Tamil parties go different ways
Newly formed “Tamil Peoples General Council” still to name common candidate; ITAK sceptical of move, awaits manifestoes…
Anudi and Megha crowned !
Next stop the world stage: Siyatha Miss World Sri Lanka Anudi Gunasekera and Siyatha Mr World…
Sundown Jam: Night to remember
The Sundown Jam 2024, organised by the Western Musicians Association Sri Lanka (WMA), took place on…
Early forays into the wild gave wings to this birder-artist
For Lester Perera, his love for nature was bred in his genes. This keen birder known…
“Primary balance hypothesis”
It has been reported recently, over the past 75 years Sri Lanka has achieved a “primary…
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Lanka mourns demise of Podi Hamuduruwo
One of Sri Lanka’s most widely known Buddhist prelates, the Venerable Galboda Gnanissara Thera of the Gangaramaya temple in Colombo passed away on Friday and…
Online visa process suspended by SC
Court orders Immigration Dept. to cancel VFS tender, revert to old system By Namini Wijedasa The issue of online visas for travellers to Sri Lanka…
Govt-EC standoff over Suraksha show
A standoff between the Government and the Elections Commission is afoot as to whether to go ahead with a ceremony, ‘Suraksha,’ the insurance scheme for…
Police Chief’s powers for Public Security Ministry Secretary
Suraksha ceremony draws EC objection
India, Lanka hold ETCA talks; no decision on medical exports
Contingency plans afoot to deal with possible war situation in West Asia
Undergrad killed in Battaramulla car crash
Ceasefire now, demand free Palestine activists
Berlin Buddhist Vihara centenary celebration held at Temple Trees
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The ‘Tie’ was an oversight
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In a significant oversight, the officials of Friday’s first ODI match between Sri Lanka and India failed to apply the latest ICC rule, resulting the…
Trinity smash Rajans to keep Super Round hopes alive
Trinity College kept their hopes alive to reach the Super…
Wesley ends league in style with easy win
Royal run riot against hapless Thurstan
Zahira outclass Kingswood
Unimpressive Tharushi fails to qualify
Women’s Asian champs off to Ireland
All hail the girls!!!
CRC come ashore as overall winners of 83rd Madras-Colombo Regatta
Hasaranga doubtful for remaining ODIs?
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HSBC on a roll
HSBC unveiled the new HSBC Live+ Credit Card on Thursday in Colombo. In the picture (from left to right) - James Rebert, Head of Wealth…
Online casinos attract hundreds of Sri Lankan youths
Sri Lanka is losing significant tax revenue due to the rapid growth of the online casino market, as many youths access various internationally regulated betting…
Bogambara cells transform to hotel rooms
Spending a holiday in a prison with a cell for a room might seem unusual; yet the oldest and maximum security prison Bogambara in Kandy,…
Bankers perturbed by increased cash transactions
Exports under threat as tensions mount in West Asia
Higher taxes on essential goods will lead to inflation
Sri Lanka hit by low consumer spending in US, EU markets
Flaws in tourism
“Primary balance hypothesis”
Flight despatchers; holding turbulence in sky at bay
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Editorial
Potholes on level playing field
The main opposition party complained to the Elections Commission (EC), asking them to ensure a ‘level playing field’ in respect of implementing the laws at the forthcoming presidential election. The grouse was that the EC was serving the President, who is a candidate at the election, and them with different…
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- Political Commentary
SLPP leadership’s rift with Ranil widens, sending shockwaves across political landscape
Pohottuwa politburo meeting decides to field its own candidate; long catalogue of disagreements being formulated Namal says decision was taken in the best interest of the party; Bandula makes police…
- 5th Column
Rising to the occasion
My dear Chamari and the women’s cricket team, I’m writing to your team – instead of writing to Namal baby who lost half of his team or to…
- The Economic Analysis
Political uncertainties serious setbacks to economic recovery
Despite the Election Commission’s announcement that the presidential election will be held on September 21 and presidential aspirants are paying their deposits, some still doubt whether it will…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Sumanthiran advises President on how to circumvent impediments over IGP crisis
Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchchi (ITAK) frontliner and Jaffna district parliamentarian M.A. Sumanthiran was at the Presidential Secretariat on Thursday for a private meeting with President Ranil Wickremesinghe. As…
- Focus on Rights
All that glitters is not gold in Sri Lanka’s Presidential election fray
If the glittering promise of the ‘Jathika Jana Balavegaya’ (NPP) is supposed to offer a better, brighter Sri Lanka to put an end to the ’76 year old…
- Sunday Punch
Mahinda left with SLPP’s empty shell while Ranil scoops band of merry men
What’s the buzz, weird things are a happening on the election front Once upon a time not so long ago, Mahinda Rajapaksa was the soul and shepherd of…
- In the National Interest
Political opportunism: All for the love of the country
With the commencement of the countdown for Presidential Election 2024 the switching of political allegiances and the consequent political traffic has increased considerably adding to the confusion that…
- Thoughts from London
Eyes right as Lankan diaspora turns to ‘home’ elections
Not many back in what they see as their home country, realise how quickly the community has grown in the UK. Just a few years back those in…
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He turned the tale of Sigiriya topsy-turvy
Polite but point-blank was the refusal to be interviewed, on the grounds that he is no longer a public figure. The clincher was when told…
Pathum’s railway stations are back with more colour and movement
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Dealing with dementia: Recent forum in Melbourne sheds light on different aspects
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Anudi and Megha crowned !
Next stop the world stage: Siyatha Miss World Sri Lanka Anudi Gunasekera and Siyatha Mr World Sri Lanka Megha Sooriyarachchi It was their night! Anudi…
An epic journey with Naomi’s dancers and international stars
Kalupahana’s ‘Kambili’ comes to cinemas
‘Magatha’ : A theatrical critique on justice system
ITC Ratnadipa Accredited With LEED Platinum Certification
Sing Along with Jpal
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Annual Bawa memorial lecture by Architect Anupama Kundoo
Architect Anupama Kundoo, whose work emphasizes human resources and community in architecture, will deliver the 21st…
Strong focus on diabetes
Kosala Wickramanayake honoured with ‘The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette’
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Passing the baton: Pera gets new VC
Outgoing Vice Chancellor of the Peradeniya University Professor M D Lamawansa dons the cloak of office…
UGC to upgrade equipment of State-run unis, higher educational institutes
University of Peradeniya gets new Vice Chancellor
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Anudi and Megha crowned !
Next stop the world stage: Siyatha Miss World Sri Lanka Anudi Gunasekera and Siyatha Mr World…
