Unequal access to healthcare in Sri Lanka?
In the last two decades, there has been a steady erosion of the provision of free…
Consensus on US resolution before UNHRC
Ranil and Mangala hold several rounds of talks with western envoys to finalise new resolution; Lanka’s…
In diplomatic Sinhala, German delegate stops media quarrel
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, on a visit to Sri Lanka this week, did not know…
Kaushal report out in few days
Chairman of selectors, Sri Lanka Cricket Kapila Wijegunawardene feels that they could finalise during the next…
LECO gets its pound of flesh
Villagers living in the vicinity of the railway crossing at Magalkanda, Ambappala Maggona this week pooled…
Devindre Senaratne, new President of the Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO)
Devindre Senaratne, Managing Director of JourneyScapes Pvt Ltd, was elected as the President of the Sri…
Connected for a good day
The Recreational Club of Etisalat Lanka recently hosted ‘Etisalat Premier League 2015’, a softball cricket tournament…
A fledgling country rising from the ashes of a chequered history
The early migrants of Timor-Leste had links to Sri Lankans, says Kumudini Hettiarachchi as she discovers…
Unveiling the beauty of ‘La Sari’
Designer Nilanka Silva unveiled her latest collection under her brand name, ‘La’ Sari’, at the Park…
News
Landslide death toll rises; more warnings
The death toll in Friday’s landslide in a private tea estate at Ramboda in Kotmale increased to seven yesterday as the Disaster Management Centre (DMC)…
Two Supreme Court judges may face impeachment
The Government has decided to impeach a Supreme Court judge…
CB Governor, senior officials in verbal spat over transfers
President meets world leaders; pullout meeting with Obama
Seven bills to raise revenue through mega taxes
Killing of Athurugiriya boy: Quarry worker arrested
Historic artillery gun unearthed at hotel site
Railway to carry CPC fuel
Man dies of burns after workplace accident
Coal stock position affected by rough seas, disputed tender
Has VW been polluting our environment too, with its ‘not-so-clean’ software?
Independent Commissions up and running by end October: CC Chairman
56th death anniversary of S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike commemorated
Northern fishermen meet Minister tomorrow
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Kaushal report out in few days
Chairman of selectors, Sri Lanka Cricket Kapila Wijegunawardene feels that they could finalise during the next few days the combination to take on the visiting…
Trinity down D.S. Senanayake by innings and 36 runs
D.S. Senanayake was swatted aside by Trinity by an innings…
Erring Lankans rattled
Samin and Rahal win Jeep Wrangler Southern Night Rally 2015
Dialog SLC Cricket Awards 2015 launched
Missy Franklyn to visit Lanka’s Foundation of Goodness on Oct. 5
Experienced Sri Lankan TT team leaves for Thailand
Careful planning doesn’t necessarily ensure success
Tennis – Compass and Diamond road
Hard work and miracles in sport
UNDER THE GLARE OF VEHICLE LIGHTS
Coup de grace in shooting sports in real military style
Brandix teams vie for Merc. Super League VB finals on October 4
Sahan keeps Lion flag flying
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Dollars-a-plenty
Money Exchange dealers are now found to be depositing only the minimum amount payable required by the Central Bank per annum while allegedly selling the…
5-pronged strategy including tax hike to curb rising vehicle imports
Sri Lankan authorities, tackling an acute case of depleting foreign…
Nawaloka Group eyes managing a Dubai hospital
Sri Lanka considering removing old vehicles off roads
Suspects in CIFL case bailed out
Lawyers Committee on banks, CB, Treasury meets on Oct 7
Satellite cities answer to traffic snarls – Comment
Cinnamon’s city hotels readies for Chinese guests
‘Cinnamon Future of Tourism Summit” opens tomorrow with galaxy of speakers amidst futuristic projections
Social Facilitation and Social Inhibition at work
Cinnamon Life to put Sri Lanka on the map
Ceylon Chamber, Beijing Chamber sign MOU to promote commercial ties
HSBC Youth Enterprise Awards attract increasing numbers of young Sri Lankans
Over 100 higher education institutes and universities at Adyapana 2015
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Editorial
Geneva crisis: Look at the bigger picture
“The Americans eventually get it right – after they have exhausted all other alternatives,” said Winston Churchill. The British wartime Premier was disappointed that the US did not take part in the early years of World War II. When they finally entered the fray and saw to the war’s conclusion,…
Columns
- Political Column
Consensus on US resolution before UNHRC
Ranil and Mangala hold several rounds of talks with western envoys to finalise new resolution; Lanka’s Geneva envoy reprimanded Resolution encourages Commonwealth or foreign participation Sirisena says there cannot…
- 5th Column
Domestic recipe, foreign cooks
My dear Mangala, I thought I must write to you even though you are a busy man these days, shuttling between Colombo, Geneva and New York, trying to…
- The Economic Analysis
Daunting economic challenges for the new government
Enormous economic challenges confront the coalition government. Facing up to these economic problems after months of political preoccupations and electoral politics is no easy task. It is much…
- Lobby
Disruptive politics continue as the flipside of majority of convenience
The opposition within the Opposition got off to a fighting start in Parliament this week, staging a walkout in protest at the manner in which the Government introduced…
- Focus on Rights
The importance of not setting ourselves up to fail
This Thursday’s consensus resolution tabled before the United Nations Human Rights Council in relation to Sri Lanka’s war time atrocities has provoked starkly divergent responses in its aftermath.…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
In diplomatic Sinhala, German delegate stops media quarrel
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, on a visit to Sri Lanka this week, did not know that a member of his entourage was going that extra mile to…
- Sunday Punch
India’s new 5-billion-dollar one-way Hanuman Bridge to Lanka
If the very thought of the ancient mythological Hanuman bridge connecting India with Lanka which enabled Rama to freely walk in and destroy Lanka’s Ravana was not enough…
- THOUGHTS FROM LONDON
Time to get the act together even now
Reading about the haps and mishaps in Mother Lanka over the last several weeks I was reminded of Othello’s words to Iago in Shakespeare’s tragic drama. It was…
Plus
Books are still alive and kicking!
The debate rages worldwide – is digital killing print media? Will this generation witness the extinction of the book? Whatever the case may be in other parts of…
A balancing act
Prof. Tariq Ramadan’s visit to Sri Lanka is curiously timely. Fifty years ago to the very day he was delivering the M.A. Bakeer Markar commemorative lecture (September 21),…
1333km around Sri Lanka to raise awareness for 1333
On August 29, around 40 cyclists took off from Independence Square on a ride they hope would save the life of at least one person. Fifteen of them…
A fledgling country rising from the ashes of a chequered history
The early migrants of Timor-Leste had links to Sri Lankans, says Kumudini Hettiarachchi as she discovers the many facets of a land that faces many challenges too. The…
Magazine
Les Mis: Unforgettable moments and melodies
In the second in a series of interviews with the cast of Les Misérables, we hear from the actors playing the lead roles of Jean…
‘Veep,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ sweep fresh air into TV’s Emmys
Timeless portrayals of bard’s ballads win gold for Ladies and St. Joseph’s College
Arts and drama for children in Kurunegala
Colombo Oktoberfest
Mozart comes alive
‘Festival of Choirs 2015’
Hutch partners YES Superstar Season 3
Vocal Workshop from ‘Riversheen School of Music’
In memory of Gamini
It’s again
Comedy film in town
A Korean love tune
‘Tastes of Sri Lanka’ at Waters Edge
Hotel Asia Show 2015
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Unequal access to healthcare in Sri Lanka?
In the last two decades, there has been a steady erosion of the provision of free…
Keeping the wagon wheel in motion
From fashion to food: An all-around couture experience at CFW 2015
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‘Veep,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ sweep fresh air into TV’s Emmys
(Reuters) HBO shows “Game of Thrones” and “Veep” won the top prizes at the Emmy Awards…
Timeless portrayals of bard’s ballads win gold for Ladies and St. Joseph’s College
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Arts and drama for children in Kurunegala
Celebrating World children day, a children’s drama festival and art competition have been organised by Creative…
Colombo Oktoberfest
Mozart comes alive
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National Training Centre Kadawatha Friendship camp
The Sri Lanka – Denmark Friendship camp was held from August 2 – 10, at the…