Security goes to the dog, probe on top cop
They say a dog is a man’s best friend. Here is a story of how one…
Ding-dong battle continues between the two coalition partners
When the brief but sombre private swearing-in ceremony ended last Sunday, President Maithripala Sirisena made sure…
Joes hold on to force a draw
The Battle of the Saints turned out into another stalemate as in spite of St. Peter’s…
The “Freedom Principle” demonstrated in Colombo
In confluence with the 70th anniversary of Ceylon’s Independence from British rule, was the marking of…
Ajai gets chance to talk Lankan fashion with Duchess of Cambridge
When recently reappointed Commonwealth Fashion Council member, Ajai Vir Singh landed in London late last month,…
Ever wonder about our own wonders?
Sri Lankans travel far and wide within the country, taking in picture-postcard like scenery, being entranced…
Mannar’s splendour: To explore and protect
When presented with a wealth of material, one may wonder why this review begins with a…
As they sowed so shall they reap
Students, their parents and staff of Munamalgaswewa Junior School, Puttalam, this week returned to harvest paddy…
Destructive and unsustainable practice of bottom trawling resurfacing in Sri Lanka?
In July 2017, Sri Lanka became the first country in Asia to completely ban bottom trawling…
They came together for the love of sports
Last Sunday morning, saw crowds throng the Galle Face Green in the early hours to witness…
No money for District Secretariats, private millers grab bargains
Private millers have been moving in and purchasing the paddy harvest while the state agency the…
News
Potato farmers’ hopes mashed
Facing crisis after crisis, including droughts or floods, paddy farmers often switched to the cultivation of other crops including potatoes and vegetables. But as shown…
Ashraff crash: Not an explosion but maintenance negligence
The Air Force Mi 17 helicopter crash that killed the…
The Sunday Times gets invited for COL Cabinet sub-committee meeting; chairman says invitation was “an accident”
Local traders protest against Chinese retail shops; President intervenes
Power cuts loom as dispute between CEB engineers and PUCSL continues
Minister allows 14-storey Blue Ocean project despite legal disputes
Funeral with State patronage for Ven. Daranagama Kusaladhamma Thera, pioneer of Buddhist media
Last rites for Una McCauley
CMC commissioner defiant after Governor fires him over garbage disaster
Sri Lanka’s China envoy condemns Western imperialists, gloats over ‘belt and road’
Japan to roll out the red carpet for President
Top-post dispute may dampen Epidemiology Unit’s disease combat task
Snake oil health supplement claims face scrutiny
Pakistani expert conducts whorkshop on data journalism at SLPI
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Ananda fightback after early blues
By Lakshman RanasingheNalanda paceman Suhanga Wijewardene bags 6 for 52
A heroic knock of 58 by Ananda’s Lahiru Attanayake and two superb spells of medium fast bowling by Nalandians Suhanga Wijewardene and Chaminda Wijesinghe highlighted…
Leaders bolster their take to the crowns
The race looks to be gaining momentum in all three…
Royal cut loose in the second half to go one up
Richmond crush Mahanama to enter quarters
Joes hold on to force a draw
HNB Grameen on weekend winning spree
Hemantha wins second stage
Physiotherapist Khoury roped in for two years
The 28th Annual Dinner of Royal – Thomian Past Cricketers
Dilan and Dushan fastest driver and rider at 22nd Eliyakanda Hill Climb
Resurgent Lankans aiming to tighten the noose
Doesn’t Malinga deserve something more than this?
Ontario Cricket Academy to take on Lankan schools
Aitken Spence Travels ‘A’ on target a second time
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Bullock-cart ride to fame
In today’s world of tourism where visitors prefer experiences other than sitting on the beach or lazing round the swimming pool, this picture taken in…
Norway central bank invests in top SL stocks
Norway’s Central Bank, Norges Bank’s pension fund (Norges Bank Investment…
Top officials’ dream of BMW or Benz comes true
Lowest commission rates through UPay app
Chinese cash calms down dollar-rupee volatility
Govt. to release glyphosate to tea plantations
Messing with education
Economic implications of corruption
Listed firms on good behaviour after ‘Watch List”
Extension of private sector retirement age gets go-ahead from the government
E-bikes at major Colombo trade show in August
Sri Lankan businesses bullish for 2018: OBG survey
CA Sri Lanka’s YCAF guiding young chartered accountants
MCB opens refurbished main Colombo branch
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Editorial
Uniting the North and the South
Last Sunday’s Cabinet reshuffle was a damp squib; and now, the DIGs are shivering in their boots more than anyone else fearing that the one-time Army Commander turned politician might be their Minister; and the President continues to hold back on his part of the reshuffle deal. With the hullabaloo…
Columns
- Political Commentary
Ding-dong battle continues between the two coalition partners
When the brief but sombre private swearing-in ceremony ended last Sunday, President Maithripala Sirisena made sure those from his Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) proceeded to an upper…
- 5th Column
Some advice for Green Man
My dear Green Man, I thought I must write to you even though you are in Singapore because everyone is talking about you, your job and how Maithri…
- The Economic Analysis
Political compulsions and economic imperatives: Regaining popularity with right economic policies
The post local government election period of political confusion, uncertainty and partial reshuffling of the cabinet last Sunday has demonstrated that the country’s leadership has no firm resolve…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Security goes to the dog, probe on top cop
They say a dog is a man’s best friend. Here is a story of how one from the canine breed has been enjoying special privileges like his boss,…
- Focus on Rights
A desolate tale of impunity in two episodes
Even as farmers protesting the Rajanganaya Drinking Water Project in Thambuttegama were beaten mercilessly by the police and later arrested en masse this week, law enforcement agencies remained…
- Sunday Punch
What’s new pussycat after resurrection shuffle farce?
After last month’s local government election debacle if the government suffered the belief that appointing Harin Fernando as the new Minister of Foreign Employment or making Ministers Laksman…
- Thoughts from London
All this for a few votes more
Who runs the British Government? Is it the prime minister and the elected representatives of the Conservative Party or nondescript groups of minority refugees and extremists with dubious…
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A boom from the past
If only Fort Ostenberg in Trincomalee could talk, it would brag of its lost glory: the wars waged to claim the prized naval base it…
The “Freedom Principle” demonstrated in Colombo
Letters to the Editor
Right to eat animal flesh – right to painless slaughter
Taking art of mindfulness to schools, universities and Parliament
Artists and art lovers; they were all there
Exhibition of Classen’s work back in Colombo
My own delight was shared by many
Young law students to take prosecution to the stage
Ajai gets chance to talk Lankan fashion with Duchess of Cambridge
Ever wonder about our own wonders?
Dhananath’s freemarket think tank that hopes to build a fairer society
Touching lives, the Chitra Lane way
Mannar’s splendour: To explore and protect
Delightful reading and food for thought stories
Appreciations
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They came together for the love of sports
Last Sunday morning, saw crowds throng the Galle Face Green in the early hours to witness the mammoth IRONMAN 70.3 Colombo. The internationally acclaimed triathlon…
Tuned in from day one
Refuge for book lovers, artists and more
UPay unveils mobile payment platform in Sri Lanka
On the road again: Rolling Stones plan five stadium tour in UK
Emerging winners at HackaTrips
Logitech X50 : Stylish, sound packed and so portable
Tiny beautiful things
‘Sebs Stag Night 2018’
Japanese TV programmes on Nethra
‘The Sound of Music’ at MLH
Evergreen life for Keerthi
Comedy play in Borella
‘Rassa Saha Parassa’ Educational play goes on boards
Top three filmmakers interpret post-war realities
‘Mahasara’ in Wattala
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Sridevi Kapoor death: Tragedy shines light on Bollywood pressures
The death of Bollywood superstar Sridevi has led to a wave of speculation – some of…
Successful people owe much more to luck than we thought
China’s big-data big brother
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Refuge for book lovers, artists and more
Two friends, Amanda Senewiratne and Hazeem Iqbal, decided there was no time like the present to…
UPay unveils mobile payment platform in Sri Lanka
On the road again: Rolling Stones plan five stadium tour in UK
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‘Sebs Stag Night 2018’
The Annual ‘Stag Night 2018’ Organised by the OBA of St. Sebastian’s College Moratuwa will be…
Japanese TV programmes on Nethra
‘The Sound of Music’ at MLH
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Celebrating BP Day
BP Day organized by the Wattala – Ja-Ela District Scout Association was held on February 22,…