The Crucifixion and the Resurrection
It’s what you might call the near death experience. The crucifixion of the coalition government on…
Royal edge out gritty Gateway in a thriller
A packed audience at Don Henry Pedris Basketball Complex witnessed an absorbing game of Basketball at…
Are we serious about winning an Under-19 World Cup?
Looking ahead after the debacle National Chief Selector feels it’s high time we got serious with…
Letters to the Editor
LG polls a reflection of people’s disgust I think everyone is surprised by the outcome of …
From Bolshoi Theatre with love
Standing tall amidst the many architectural wonders of Moscow is the Bolshoi Theatre that has gained…
High tea and fashion with a view at Grand Kandyan Hotel
The Grand Kandyan Hotel hosted 300 plus guests to a High Tea and fashion show on…
South African adventure brought closer to home
At some point in our lives many of us dream of grabbing a backpack, getting on…
Life is not just a beach for some as Port City emerges
At 87, Professor B.L. Panditharatne is quite frail and his one-hour long analysis on the ‘Proposed…
St. Therese House emerge champions at OLV Sports Meet
St. Therese House emerged overall champions with 447 points at the annual Inter-House Sports Meet of…
New model for bank finance for rice production
There are many compelling reasons for banks in Sri Lanka which are the biggest providers of…
Our vanishing zebra-crossings
In December, 2016, the Road Development Authority (RDA) commenced an ambitious programme to change the colour…
News
Farmers in the boiling pot
Like the tale of two cities, these contrasting pictures show the plight of our paddy farmers. In Puttalam (above), hit by a drought, a farmer…
Rice imports continue despite bumper harvest
A glut of rice, the result of a bumper harvest,…
Lanka debt burden Rs 417,913 per person
Air Force seeks runway access and land at Mattala
Govt. fast tracks OMP operation before UNHRC sessions
Ranil to continue as PM, Cabinet reshuffle today
Power Ministry to set up artificial rain department
Feast of St. Anthony’s Church in Katchatheevu Island draws Indian and local crowds
Road closure today for Ironman 70.3
Pay hike for CJ, Superior Court Judges
Last rites of Ramanna Nikaya Anunayake Thera
German-based MiCT absolved of wrongdoing in Jaffna University programme
New brooms in CMC gung ho on sweeping clean
Police nab law breakers in dawn exercise
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Green men hang on to force a draw
By M. Shamil Amit55th Battle of the Brothers
It was a narrow escape for Isipathana at the 55th Battle of the Brothers at the SSC grounds, yesterday. Being given the task of making…
Has Dellon shifted to gear five
The results of week 21 of the Dialog 4G-the Sunday…
Nidahas Trophy bound to be another learning curve
Everyone is aware of my capabilities — Subramaniam
Malinga back in the fray – bags 2 for 30
Taxila holds Piliyandala to a draw
St. Anne’s advance to the quarter finals
Lahirus and Udan guide Christ King
Trinity’s Nethumal 10/45 but match ends in a draw
Odayar elected President of Travel Trade SC
Sharmila Jan gives sterling performance on day 2 of ISAC
Favourites sail into the semifinals
18-member Hockey squad announced
Kamal Deshapriya leaves SLC
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SL business confidence in negative territory
Business confidence is seen in negative territory while achieving targets set this year for economic growth, foreign investment and tax revenue would be “challenging”, a…
SEC exercises vigilance on Janashakthi share trades
The Janashakthi Insurance PLC’s (Janashakthi) Rs. 16.4 billion sale earlier…
US tech CEO, business leader Murtaza Esufally invest in Takas.lk
US $ seen stabilising in Colombo markets
Minister Arjuna’s Natural Gas Company plan ‘goes for a six’
“Land like no other” in a trance
Exchange rates: Surge in buying demand
AAT first choice for AL students
Sri Lanka’s main tourism fair to attract more visitors
Bankers association holds public seminar on finance and economic issues
Life is not just a beach for some as Port City emerges
Sri Lanka-Singapore FTA heads in the right direction
Sri Lanka’s printing industry moves into new era of globalisation
Commercial Bank’s loan scheme for apparel sector employees
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Editorial
Populist measures or economic stability
As the President and the Prime Minister dilly-dallied over appointing a new Cabinet of Ministers, it does not mean that the country was exactly waiting with bated breath for the outcome. It only means that there is a serious power struggle within the Government of 2015, and with two more…
Columns
- Political Commentary
Political drama climax today; mainly reshuffle of same Ministers
Portfolio changes for Kiriella and Hashim; Harsha, Ajith and Sujeewa likely as non-Cabinet ministers Amaraweera for Agriculture, Duminda gets Skills and Vocational Training, Premajayantha to move out Though…
- 5th Column
All by my lonesome
My dear Maithri, I thought I must write to you because everyone is talking about the mess you have got yourself into following the local government elections. We…
- The Economic Analysis
Political stability, policy certainty and agreed economic policy programme imperative
Political instability and confusion after the local government elections have been detrimental to economic growth. A stable government and an agreed economic programme effectively implemented are prerequisites for…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Udayanga missing: Second team also returns without suspect
A two-member team that flew to Dubai — armed with an Interpol Red Notice from its headquarters in Lyon, France — to seek the arrest of wanted former…
- Focus on Rights
Will this coalition government ever learn?
In the aftermath of Sri Lanka’s local government elections, a weary sense of resignation weighs heavier in the scales than lingering (if not hopeless) optimism. As President Maithripala…
- Sunday Punch
The Crucifixion and the Resurrection
It’s what you might call the near death experience. The crucifixion of the coalition government on the cross of a people’s verdict two weeks ago. Its interment thereafter…
- Thoughts from London
Duplicitous Brits and diplomatic fallout
When Sri Lanka’s defence attache’ in London made a gesture running a finger across his throat some of Britain’s MPs with little to do ran to their computers…
- Lobby
House in chaos with no sense of purpose
The unexpected outcome of the local government (LG) elections held earlier this month, seems to have left both the Government as well as the Opposition confused about what…
Plus
Uni students as agents of change
Not mere platitudes or lip service but concrete action is what the University Grants Commission (UGC) has been dishing out along with its academic content…
Overcoming fear and taking the plunge
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
Bringing to life our history
Mental illness: Blaming it all on the stars
The little known historical role played by Dona Catherina
Kala Pola, it’s on today
Faces and the stories they tell
Lankan producer of Grammy award winning recordings here
From Bolshoi Theatre with love
‘Experiencing God’: A perfect blend of spiritual and musical
Breaking barriers through their art
A rare jazz treat for free
High tea and fashion with a view at Grand Kandyan Hotel
Rooftop reception for fans and cast
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Passion and drive behind every serve
If I had one word to describe Niluka Madurawe it would be energetic. Our conversation took place during her stay in Melbourne via various means…
New spot for a guilt-free brunch or lunch
Tales from Kalu Malli
Elizabeth Moir takes on Ed Monk’s “Bedtime Stories
Taylor Swift wins court battle over hit ‘Shake It Off’
Getting down to the ‘Barressentials’
Setting the stage for Band Heroes
‘Death Wish’, Tale of a Doctor turned vigilante
‘Akarsha soon on cinema
Three-day theatre festival at the Wendt
‘Joyful journeys’ begins in March
“Guttila Kavya” at Punchi Theatre
Grand Umaya Hotel Luxury setting in countryside
Fairway Street Food Festival: Going ‘Desi’ with street food
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Shifting focus from diseases to patients
Following are excerpts of the speech of Dr. Ruvaiz Haniffa after being inducted as the President…
Diplomat by day, guitarist by night
Vijinipatha for Kolonnawa prelate
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Tales from Kalu Malli
The Youtube culture is a fast growing one in Sri Lanka, and with that one would…
Elizabeth Moir takes on Ed Monk’s “Bedtime Stories
Taylor Swift wins court battle over hit ‘Shake It Off’
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‘Death Wish’, Tale of a Doctor turned vigilante
‘Death Wish’, Hollywood action thriller, a remake of the 1974 film of the same name will…
‘Akarsha soon on cinema
Three-day theatre festival at the Wendt
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The sudden death of the Dutch Commander-in-Chief
King Rajasinghe was keen to meet the Dutch Commander Gerard Hulft. He left Kandy and was…