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Gota promises clean, green city
The Government wants to make Colombo a cleaner, greener city, Defence and Urban Development…
Construction industry hits a brick wall
Construction industry representatives say that the recent cement price increase would have a devastating…
Garbage strikes back: Disposes people of their homes
The controversy over the Kolonnawa garbage dump which has collapsed on houses and the…
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Rare bipartisanship on European tour
Last Thursday, Deputy External Affairs Minister Neomal Perera called on Denis Pietton, Cabinet Director…
Indo-Lanka ties near breaking point; Moves to repeal 13th Amendment
A deal brokered by India for the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) to engage in…
Alone on the field of an uphill battle
My Dear SF, I thought I must write to you when I heard that…
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School cricket on week days or weekends?
In a bid to standardize the country’s school cricket system, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC)…
Tyronne wins in Stuttgart, Germany
The 23rd Mercedes Trophy World Final was held in Stuttgart, Germany from 15th to…
Lankan sevens rugby on the rise
Sri Lanka can be at least number three in Singapore and have a shot…
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Looking to the horizon with bigger dreams
For the six nominees for the ‘The Ray’ award, there was that really long…
Time for action: One in three adult Lankans overweight
Obesity, the “plague” of modern times, is engulfing not only Sri Lanka but other…
Letters to the Editor
Do pensioners have to take to the streets to get what’s due to them?…
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New Racecourse shopping complex
The new upmarket shopping complex at the Racecourse grounds on Reid Avenue was scheduled…
Civil Aviation-Air Force to run domestic airports
Civil aviation authorities are aiming to work with the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF)…
Softlogic Group to expand leisure sector in coastal areas
The Softlogic Group which recently signed up for a US$ 10 million loan from…
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Battle-weary British troops find comfort in Buddhism
Buddhism is experiencing an extraordinary upswing in popularity in the armed forces. Since 2005,…
Soldier Rohan and dog Spartacus win international award
Sri Lanka Army Sapper D.K.N Rohan and mine detection dog (MDD) Spartacus were honoured…
Pakistani schoolgirl Malala able to stand
LONDON, Oct 19 (AFP) – Pakistani schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai has stood up with help…
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Zahira Walk 2012 – 120th anniversary of Zahira College
In commemoration of 120 years of excellence, Zahira College proudly marches forward with celebrations…
Become a Medical Doctor of Tomorrow
Congratulations to our recent medical graduates! PATHE Study Medicine is Sri Lanka’s only specializedMedical…
D.S. Principal conferred with Colonel position
D.M.D. Dissanayake, the principal of D.S. Senanayake College Colombo has been conferred the post…
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Getting to know all about them
Sulochana Dissanayake lives in a crowded house. There’s an elephant on her porch and…
Reuniting under the ‘Power of One’
For the first few hours, shy glances are exchanged and awkward silence is the…
Fashion in a hurry
Fashion boutiques are opening up all over the city and suburbs offering a choice…
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Galle Children’s Festival
‘Konnichi wa’. Now don’t be alarmed kids, we were just saying hello to you…
Talented Club Members
Harendra Thennakoon, a Grade Three student of Lyceum International School, Ratnapura was an All…
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A fish talks My name is Fingi. I live in water. I have different…
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Universities in race to catch up with missed lectures
Extra classes and semester extensions are among the measures university authorities are adopting to overcome the…
Oh what a feeling, oh what a show!
The Workshop Players just rang the curtain down on yet another show–adding to a pretty remarkable…
New Racecourse shopping complex
The new upmarket shopping complex at the Racecourse grounds on Reid Avenue was scheduled to be…
Israel and Palestine: Whiter Oslo deal
RAMALLAH – On September 13, 1993, Shimon Peres and Mahmoud Abbas met on the South Lawn…
Getting to know all about them
Sulochana Dissanayake lives in a crowded house. There’s an elephant on her porch and the decapitated…
A tropical fashion wave
Designer Gihan Ediriweera first made waves when he was declared “Designer of the Year” at two…
True to life tales from the wild
Jan Latta decided to switch careers the day she looked a wild mountain gorilla in the…
‘ With You, Without You ’ Woes of war
“Oba Nathuwa Oba Ekka” (With You, Without You), Prasanna Vithanage’s 7th film direction had its European…
‘Maalu Maalu’ earns a tribute at World Luxury Hotel Awards
Adding yet another prestigious accolade to its impressive list of achievements, the Maalu Maalu Resort and…
News
Gota promises clean, green city
By By Malaka RodrigoThe Government wants to make Colombo a cleaner, greener city, Defence and Urban Development Ministry Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa said in his address to the annual…
Construction industry hits a brick wall
Construction industry representatives say that the recent cement price increase…
Garbage strikes back: Disposes people of their homes
High chicken prices force consumers to depend more on eggs and fish
45 break-ins a day: Burglaries and robberies on the rise
5 Lankans of 16-member crew bobbing in outer harbour sans F and B and fuel
FAO blamed for spread of chronic kidney disease
Universities in race to catch up with missed lectures
All PCs should have been consulted before Bill came to House: Counsel for petitioner MP
Lanka scores low marks for technical knowledge in UN report
Fishermen in a mess
Hiccups in UNP as members defy Party orders and attend rally
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School cricket on week days or weekends?
By Pix by Amila GamageIn a bid to standardize the country’s school cricket system, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association (SLSCA) implemented a new…
Tyronne wins in Stuttgart, Germany
The 23rd Mercedes Trophy World Final was held in Stuttgart,…
Lankan sevens rugby on the rise
Aging larder; the Aussie irony
He cut drove and scored nought
The ticket seller
Embattled Lance Armstrong vows to move forward
SLTA ducks on time
Lions roar to 2-1 win over Thomians
Rain robs rusty Pietersen of batting practice
Guptill handed prestigious NZC award
Cricket South Africa sack Majola
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New Racecourse shopping complex
The new upmarket shopping complex at the Racecourse grounds on Reid Avenue was scheduled to be opened yesterday (before this section went to print). Seen…
Civil Aviation-Air Force to run domestic airports
Civil aviation authorities are aiming to work with the Sri…
Softlogic Group to expand leisure sector in coastal areas
STBC discusses safe use of mobile phones
IBSL seeks Indian assistance to address industry gaps
Leapset to take its online POS offerings US-wide in 2013
3CS wins 8 awards at Best Web 2012
Rajarata Uni wins 3rd inter-university mobility competition
More taxes on imported goods to promote local products
Apparel exports’ drop due to absence of GSP +
SEC accuses Vignarajah of ‘malicious’ claims; Harsha runs to his defence
Melsta Regal Finance begins operations offering incentives for SMEs
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Editorial
Executive Presidency: The drama continues
Whither the Executive Presidency? This has been a long-running serial played out in the political amphitheatre of this country over the years. It is part serious, part comedy; part farce, part drama – and downright tragic. On Thursday, another attempt was made by possibly well-meaning persons to raise public awareness…
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Alone on the field of an uphill battle
My Dear SF, I thought I must write to you when I heard that you had launched a campaign to abolish the executive presidency and had held your…
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Indo-Lanka ties near breaking point; Moves to repeal 13th Amendment
A deal brokered by India for the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) to engage in a dual track dialogue with the government, revealed exclusively in the Sunday Times of…
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The Economic Analysis
Hard times and emerging challenges
This year has been one of the toughest for the economy. Global conditions have affected the economy at a time when nature has been unkind too. At such…
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Focus on Rights
Pistol whipping justice in Sri Lanka
There is little doubt that the casual dismantling of Sri Lanka’s democratic institutions, as much as a pack of cards is routinely shuffled by seasoned card players, calls…
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Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Rare bipartisanship on European tour
Last Thursday, Deputy External Affairs Minister Neomal Perera called on Denis Pietton, Cabinet Director of the French Foreign Ministry in Paris. Sri Lanka’s Ambassador Dayan Jayatilleke was on…
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Looking to the horizon with bigger dreams
For the six nominees for the ‘The Ray’ award, there was that really long moment just before the winner was announced–that moment of nail-biting tension; of pressing suddenly…
Time for action: One in three adult Lankans overweight
Obesity, the “plague” of modern times, is engulfing not only Sri Lanka but other countries around the world. Is it adequate to deal with the consequences of obesity…
Letters to the Editor
Do pensioners have to take to the streets to get what’s due to them? In the recent past there have been many letters to the editor and news…
Appreciations
She influenced many during her lifetime Snehalatha Amerasinghe Memories are always impressions that are gathered from our young days when we learn and see others do things that…
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Getting to know all about them
Sulochana Dissanayake lives in a crowded house. There’s an elephant on her porch and the decapitated head of a giant on her dining room table.…
Reuniting under the ‘Power of One’
Fashion in a hurry
This time, it was the men
A tropical fashion wave
Needy mission for books
Thespians battle it out at the
True to life tales from the wild
Reaching the highest note
SPARK is back in the scene ….
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Wife, mother and professional, Amali, is 40 years old. This happily-married bank executive who has two…