Lankan trio in stunning clean sweep of men’s 400m sprint
Sri Lanka made a clean sweep in the men’s 400m dash with Aruna Darshana, PMPL Kodikara…
The scientific art of the reshuffle waffle
Dusk has fallen on the nation’s political landscape. And, in the twilight glow, the people can…
Coalition in do-or-die battle to win back hearts and minds of the people
Even more significant than his ministerial reshuffle, President Maithripala Sirisena made clear days ago will be…
Regulator tells illegal hoteliers: Beach is public property
Illegal structures and hotels on the coastal areas will be demolished after a grace period, the…
iPencil and iPhone
Leonard Read; I am not sure whether he was a poet or an economist, probably a…
Rules are there to abide and not to bend or break
A break before the commencement of the second round of schools rugby will do a lot…
The End
I have faith in the cinema and in the country. I owe my life to the…
Digitalised pandals flash bright this Vesak
Over the past few years, Vesak pandals and other decorations illuminating the city have seen new…
Indu’s Chaos by SMS once again, bringing more laughter
Once again it’s time for Ram Sewalagala to send the wrong SMS to the 13 girlfriends…
Janakaraliya brings two new dramas
Janakaraliya drama group has produced two new dramas, ‘Thitta Kahata’ (Bitter Nectar) and ‘Hiru Nagena Thuru’…
Suriya Resort : Luxury in line with nature
Popularly known as ‘little Rome’, Negombo with Portuguese and Dutch roots was an important trading post…
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Where have all the workers gone?
For the Chinese, May Day is one of the foremost holidays, with millions taking part in rallies and celebrations. So this Chinese man working at…
Kantale sugar factory bribery scam: Top official’s deals exposed
A Presidential Secretariat official at the centre of Thursday’s bribery…
VAT a way to attract tourists
Rs. 135 million paid every month to 8,691 local council members
President advises PUCSL to approve more coal power plants
Half a billion dollars spent on gold imports, much of it smuggled to India
Met Dept warns: Beware of the heat and stay hydrated
NSSL in fight to secure jobs for registered dieticians in state hospitals
World RTI conference in Colombo
Indian grant for Dalada Maligawa cultural academy
Underworld gangster dies in shootout with STF
Minority parties oppose 20th Amendment
Lester’s lifetime award found on bus rack
Sri Lanka bids adieu to the Doyen of Sinhala cinema
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Trinity lion roared on home soil but the Royal roar was louder
74th Bradby Shield Encounter - 2nd Leg
Lock forward Sasitha Siyath could one day relate to his offspring on how he scored a hat-trick to lead Royal College beat their traditional rivals…
The Bradby Express
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The green machine stamp their class
Lankans to train in Pallekele ahead of the Caribbean tour
Yevgeniy of Kazakhstan wins second stage
Lankan trio in stunning clean sweep of men’s 400m sprint
Wins for Team Colombo and Team Galle
SLC’s High Performance Physiotherapist resigns
12 successful Coaches awarded Certificates
Eleven medals for Finance Company
Dark horse Rimzan takes lead after session one
Skeet Nationals 2018 from May 18 to 20
Billions bat for SLC despite cricket being bowled
Local Horse-racing making great strides to establish itself
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CCD bulldozes Presidential orders
By Sunimalee DiasSri Lanka’s coastal protection agency is determined to tear down illegal structures on the beaches of Negombo, Dehiwala, Mt. Lavinia and Mirissa according to plan…
CSE told of director resignation, 18 months later
The resignation of a board director of a listed Sri…
CB intervenes to arrest rupee depreciation
State hotels sale held up on AG capacity jam
Foreign buying sinks: Rs. 1.7 bn in Apr. 2018 vs Rs. 10.8 bn in Apr. ‘17
Workplace accidents: Ticking time bomb
iPencil and iPhone
India remains Sri Lanka’s major trading partner followed by China in 2017
NTB’s Open API to disrupt the financial services industry
Safety standards lacking in most Lankan factories
Move over Miami Vice, new-look tourist police to help safeguard foreigners
Hutch-Etisalat merger will ease competitive pressure: Fitch
China’s CHEC to construct Blue Mountain’s Iconic 7-star Achilleion project
BoardPAC ranked among top 25 global ‘Collaboration Technology Cos.’
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Editorial
May Day: Distress slogan more appropriate
Marxism and Buddhism have had a somewhat unholy relationship in years gone by, at least in Sri Lanka. There was a period some decades ago when Marxism was the flavour of the times globally and Sri Lanka was not immune to its appeal. An unfortunate remark by its proponent, Karl…
Columns
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Coalition in do-or-die battle to win back hearts and minds of the people
Even more significant than his ministerial reshuffle, President Maithripala Sirisena made clear days ago will be his Tuesday’s policy statement — a virtual common programme for his government’s…
- 5th Column
A not so scientific juggling act
My Dear Maithri and the Green Man, I thought I must write to you to congratulate you on the second Cabinet reshuffle. We have seen many reshuffles but…
- The Economic Analysis
Implementing an agreed agenda vital to face economic challenges
The May Day cabinet reshuffle was not a great leap forward or even a turning of a new leaf. The changes did not inspire much confidence. The expectation…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Dramatic big bribery drama at Taj park: Like a detective thriller
When an Indian businessman walked with two stuffed bags in his hands to the parking lot at Hotel Taj Samudra, two senior bureaucrats were waiting anxiously in the…
- Focus on Rights
‘A festering sore on the face of the Supreme Court’
As one of New Delhi’s renowned constitutional lawyers commented acerbically if not ominously to me, ‘the matter will not end with this…it is a festering sore on the…
- Sunday Punch
The scientific art of the reshuffle waffle
Dusk has fallen on the nation’s political landscape. And, in the twilight glow, the people can only see, hear and feel the last gasps of the coalition government…
- Thoughts from London
Jokers as politicians and political clowns
The mighty deed, they say, has at last been done. The Great Reshuffle is complete. The world saw, turned on its side and sighed, and returned to sleep,…
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The End
I have faith in the cinema and in the country. I owe my life to the cinema. I would have been in exile if I…
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Two straps and a knot: On a shoe trail to the past
Digitalised pandals flash bright this Vesak
Indu’s Chaos by SMS once again, bringing more laughter
Messiah returns
Curating critique
Toasting a new partnership
10th bridal anniversary
In a remote village, Avurudu comes alive in the true spirit of reconciliation
Tackling India’s human- leopard conflict
Japanese gourmet treat at Shangri-La Colombo
Rotaract District 3220 Sri Lanka and Maldives holds 27th conference here
ACWBC lecture on benefits of meditation
Founder of Ottawa’s Odyssey Theatre at Punchi Theatre
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No ordinary couples’ story
A Silent Hands production is always something to anticipate. This year they bring us Ric Robinson’s Asymmetry, a story of human relationships that holds up…
The new kid in town has a lot going for it
Soul Sounds hits a classical note with music of the night
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Ideas for Amma’s day
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“How did you learn English Ma’am?”
How to be an ace at mobile photography
Jess Glynne releases new song
Mahanama Sing- along
Legendary Boney M live in Colombo
Hospital Street comes alive with Fairway Colombo Street Events
‘Father of Sri Lankan cinema’ is no more
A game that brings deadly repercussions
Janakaraliya brings two new dramas
7th Colombo International Theatre Festival here
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Norway-Lanka university cooperation promoting clean energy solutions
Fourteen Norwegian companies are coming to Sri Lanka this week to discuss the opportunities of clean…
Victory or reprieve? The way ahead for post-NCM UNP
Round Table International world meeting to be held In Sri Lanka
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Ideas for Amma’s day
With Mother’s Day around the corner Tarini Pilapitiya looks at possible gift and voucher options that…
First acclimatisation climb to Lobuche peak
“How did you learn English Ma’am?”
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Mahanama Sing- along
A Grand Sing-along session featuring Annesley Malawana and Super Chimes, organised by the OBA of Mahanama…
Legendary Boney M live in Colombo
Hospital Street comes alive with Fairway Colombo Street Events
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Pioneering Sri Lankan director Lester James Peries dies
Lester James Peries, the grand old man of Sri Lankan cinema, died on Sunday in Colombo.…