Disaster response moblised as floods sweep through Lanka
By Kasun Warakapitiya and Sandun Jayawardena The deep depression that gathered momentum over the week in…
Driver responsibility has critical role in ensuring road safety
By Nathara Abeywickrema In recent weeks, the wet weather has contributed to a troubling series of…
Exam and weather: A/L students fighting two battles, teachers say
By Nathara Abeywickrema Candidates of the ongoing GCE Advanced Level (A/L) examination faced unprecedented challenges as…
Flood damage of vast tracts of paddy land likely to deepen rice shortage
By Kasun Warakapitiya Sri Lanka’s rice shortage is expected to further worsen after at least 338,000…
The Annual Convocation 2024 – CIME Sri Lanka
The convocation of Chartered Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship – CIME Sri Lanka 2024 held recently…
RIGA TU Information & Study Centre Celebrates 106th Latvian Independence Day in Sri Lanka
As we commemorate the 106th Latvian National Day, the RIGA TU Information & Study Centre in…
The annual “Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols” by S. Thomas’ Prep School
The Choir of S. Thomas’ Preparatory School, Kollupitiya will usher in the Christmas spirit with…
First festive celebrations at Sheraton Colombo
Sheraton Colombo prepares to light up the city and spread the holiday spirit, unveiling its inaugural…
Easy choices and tough choices
Dr. George Neufeld is a Canadian citizen, who has a PhD in Computer Science and Mathematics,…
Thank you for the music
All roads led to the Mount Lavinia Hotel’s Paradise Beach last Saturday evening as ARRIVAL from…
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Cyclone Fengal departs, leaving devastation and drop in air quality
By Kasun WarakapitiyaThe cyclonic storm “Fengal” departed Sri Lanka yesterday after a week of heavy rains and floods that left at least 16 dead, half a million…
No official vehicles for ruling party MPs
The Government has reversed an earlier decision to provide ruling party Members of Parliament with official vehicles, a senior official said yesterday. Instead of providing…
Last-minute tax rush cripples IRD systems as deadline ends
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) experienced a last-minute rush of people trying to file their tax returns before the November 30 deadline last night. A…
President says Palestinian suffering unacceptable
Immunoglobulin case: 13 ministers tell CID they trusted Keheliya
Appeal court upholds RTIC decision against People Bank to release info on expenses for a ‘poson poya’ day event
The College of Journalism honours new batch of graduates
Open competition rule for unsolicited project proposals; new guidelines announced
Strike halts airmail services to Canada
Galle sea to be reclaimed for major development project
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South Africa thrash Sri Lanka to fuel World Test Championship bid
Durban, South Africa, AFP: South Africa’s chances of reaching the World Test Championship final received a boost when they completed a 233-run over Sri Lanka…
Abu Dhabi T10 league under ‘corruption’ radar following unusual front-foot no-balls
The ongoing Abu Dhabi T10 League is facing significant scrutiny…
It’s about preserving sanctity of the game we all love – Sanga
Hasini and Hasara reach South Africa International semis
Governance crisis at Sri Lanka’s National Olympic Committee could lead to global ban
More details of NOC funds being misused
Shared experiences make Murray ‘perfect coach’, says Djokovic
England on verge of wrapping up first New Zealand Test
Yevan David’s journey to motorsport’s pinnacle
Judge to decide next month whether to drop French rugby players’ rape case
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99.9 % of scams nothing to do with security; scammers playing with peoples’ minds
By Raj MoorthyWhile it is a very often spoken topic on ‘scams and hacks’, people get duped into investing in fraudulent and bogus schemes. The more transactions…
Adani’s West Terminal to go ahead in Q1
Sri Lanka has been continuously expanding its Colombo Port in line with global changes and in this respect the Adani Group took over a stake…
Fraudulent vehicle imports incur loss of Rs. 3 bn in tax revenue
A high-profile fraud involving over 200 luxury vehicle imports has been unearthed, amounting to a colossal loss to the government owing to non-payment of tax.…
Tourism industry must depend on its own in future crises
Browns signs $108 mn contract with Syno Hydro Corporation
HNWIs active in CSE
Hackers in a digital economy
Easy choices and tough choices
Sri Lanka, a global hub for management accounting education
South collaboration relevant in today’s maritime industry
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Executive Presidency
The President’s address at the opening of the 10th Parliament was wide-ranging and well-meaning, if naturally an aspirational roadmap of his fledgling Government. Even though his near hour-long speech might have gone on for longer, there were two important issues he missed out on; (i) the future of the Executive…
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New style NPP Govt.: Protocols compromised to achieve policy goals
Speaker visits ACJU headquarters for talks with Muslim theologians; non-representation of Muslims in cabinet cause for concern among Govt’s Muslim supporters President to lead smaller…
- 5th Column
November birthdays
My dear Velupillai, I am writing to you this week even though you are in the Land of Never Return, because your name is being mentioned frequently these…
- The Economic Analysis
The continuation of the IMF agreement significant for economic stability and growth
The IMF reached a staff-level deal with the government to continue its Extended Fund Facility (EFF) agreement and grant the third tranche of about US$ 330 million. This…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Herath says he is no stranger to ABBA
Last week, when Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath, and Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna General Secretary Tilvin Silva, together with other members of the National People’s Power,…
- Focus on Rights
Beware of history; the political theory of ‘no rivals’
Soothing rhetoric that ‘we are all one’ has always come very easy for Sri Lankan politicians. This velvet glove of ‘oneness’ hiding a far uglier steel hand of…
- Sunday Punch
Archchuna: He comes from Jaffna
Speaker to order probe into new MP’s social media videos and Facebook posts Though Parliament’s new court jester—and he comes from Jaffna—did not bring a bunch of murungas…
- Thoughts from London
And now the ‘big power’ games begin!
As tradition would have it, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will make his way to New Delhi, perhaps bearing kavun, kokis and kiributh instead of love cake and other…
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A mega star is born
Megha Sooriyaarachchi captivated the audience when, on the big stage at Mr. World 2024 last week in Vietnam, he dared stride out in his massive…
Community Medicine: The human face
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Of music, bonds and friendship: Junior Symphony Orchestra in concert
Shedding more light on Prof. Gunapala Malalasekera
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Old Joes are back to bring you the magic of the season
Ringing in the festive season this December, the Old Joes’ Choir presents A Christmas Wish—a heartwarming choral concert that beautifully blends tradition, the magic of…
The annual “Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols” by S. Thomas’ Prep School
Hilton unveils festive experiences
‘Wicked’: A tale of green skinned woman
Italian pop star Matilde G and Lankan DJ Rapa to rock Passi
Cliff comes alive tonight
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New US envoy threatens UN even before taking office
By Thalif Deen UNITED NATIONS (IPS)— John Bolton a former US ambassador to the United Nations…
Healthy soil for healthy humans and a healthy planet
Five-year mandate; fifty-year trajectory: Is Govt. rulership or stewardship?
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Warnings to residents of low-lying areas as water levels rise
The Irrigation Department has issued a warning to residents in low-lying areas to be cautious as…
Come Hell or High Water: The exam must go on
Transfer of teachers from Jan, some schools have surplus of teachers
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Old Joes are back to bring you the magic of the season
Ringing in the festive season this December, the Old Joes’ Choir presents A Christmas Wish—a heartwarming…
