Relentless — from the Caribbean to Rabada and company
When Chandika Hathurusingha took over as head coach in December, he set three priorities. In Test…
Established teams through to next round
The Under-19 Schools Rugby Sevens kicked off at the Royal Complex yesterday. The tournament was robbed…
Friction continues between coalition Govt. partners
If their gloves came off last week, now, covert and overt battles among political parties are…
Agricolas: The seeds behind the happy harvest
The 1964-1968 batch of agriculture graduates from the University of Peradeniya celebrated their golden jubilee —…
Veggie surpluses and wild price fluctuations – the cycle continues
By the first week of June, prices of vegetables had increased substantially in the off season.…
Cherry blossoms bloom in Nuwara Eliya
Cherry Blossoms, or ‘Sakura’ flowers are in bloom in Nuwara Eliya these days. The flowers, which…
Village in the Jungle
I am not sure if there is any Sri Lankan who has not read or heard…
Lyceum International wins Girls Overall Athletic Championships
Lyceum International School Wattala won the Girls Overall Athletic Championship with 150 points at the Western…
Mercantile Rugby Sevens from July 20-22
The 48th edition of the Mercantile Rugby ‘Sevens’ 2018 together with the Women’s Tag Rugby Sevens,conducted…
A Twitter entry and dream wedding in Sri Lanka
When Azra Dedic and Dominic Keely got engaged last August, the couple from Manchester, United Kingdom…
Cycling together in Palmyrah country
‘Vanni Yathra 2018’- a cycling journey by youth from both the North and South highlighted the…
News
Adding ire to fire over fuel price confusion
With confusion over Friday’s fuel price hike and its suspension by the President, this LIOC filling station was closed, while angry motorists were fuming. Later…
New polls register in October, but PC elections unlikely this year
National Election Commission Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya said yesterday that a…
Mahendran, Aloysius made hundreds of calls to top Central Bank officials
CEB losses increase by 240 percent but Cabinet approves expensive private power deals
Finance Ministry proposes weekly fuel price review
Diplomatic privileges for US Peace Corps volunteers
Dispute with state banks: CPC wants to buy dollars from commercial banks
Mixed response to ADB proposals for EPF investments in stock market
KDU (Special Provisions) Act effective July 6
Wigneswaran petitions SC to quash CoA interim order
Uninterrupted fuel supply for SriLankan, assures payments in instalments
NYT report: Ramanayake says FCID begins probe on his complaint
India seeks release of trawlers as Lanka enforces tough new laws to curb poaching
Act fast to avert diabetes catastrophe: Lankan doctor issues clarion call to UN
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Relentless — from the Caribbean to Rabada and company
By Champika FernandoWhen Chandika Hathurusingha took over as head coach in December, he set three priorities. In Test cricket, he wanted to be unbeatable at home. He…
Ana says, shortcuts will not work for our current woes in cricket
Former Sri Lanka Cricket Board president Ana Punchihewa views that…
Mathews and Kaushal prop up the Lankans
LPL held back — Arnold sent home
Established teams through to next round
Fazil emerge champion in nail biting finish
Pabasara — runner-up Most Popular Girls’ schools
All Island Netball final today
Rahula lead 2-1 followed by hullabaloo
Sri Lanka hopes to be in five finals
Sylvestrians make their punch count
The beggar’s wound and the poultice to cure it for good
Lankans make ripples in dragon boating in China
Unfolding World Cup
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Tea-weeds
Tea bushes amidst weeds and other wild plants in the Ratnapura district. Tea smallholders in the area have been affected by a combination of lack…
Strict regime for SL’s money brokers
Stringent rules for errant money brokers particularly fit and proper…
Gold smugglers help jewellers keep heads above water
Govt. considers leasing East Terminal for 35 years
VAT removed on doctors’ consultations
Helitours off the radar since May 2
Equality for female migrant workers
Village in the Jungle
Welenda.com, new marketplace for local businesses to reach international market
More than 10,000 social enterprises operate in Sri Lanka
Alliance Finance helps plant over 150 trees on World Environment Day
Glyphosate thro’ CPC
“China can be a ‘big bully’, says top bureaucrat”
Colombo needs better, managed parking
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Editorial
Foreign donations for elections
Not all that long ago, this newspaper referred to the then Chinese ambassador offering the incumbent Prime Minister what was, in effect, a bribe. He had asked if the PM would like a ‘donation’ to a Foundation of his choice. The PM had responded somewhat philosophically that he had no…
Columns
- Political Commentary
Friction continues between coalition Govt. partners
If their gloves came off last week, now, covert and overt battles among political parties are intensifying. Nowhere is it reflected more than in the Sri Lanka Freedom…
- 5th Column
An explosive wish
My dear Vijayakala, I thought I must write to you because everyone is talking about you these days, after you said that people in the North needed the…
- The Economic Analysis
Three and a half years of democratic gains and disappointing economic performance
Today marks three and a half years of the coalition government. Although there have been significant gains in democratic governance and political freedom, it has been a period…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Arjuna still defiant on lubricant project; damning letter from Austin
Warning of setback to FDI policy and even damage to diplomatic ties with Malaysia At last Tuesday’s weekly cabinet meeting, there was an unusual turn of events over…
- Focus on Rights
On (political) mad dogs and quicksands ahead
When mad dogs bark at the moon, the wise would probably advocate just a shrug and a sigh. However in a country where those who have lost their…
- Sunday Punch
Vijayakala’s outrageous call for Tiger Balm to soothe Jaffna woes
Like some of their Sinhale brethren down south of the border who, within three short years, seem to have forgotten the recent past, display an irresistible craving to…
- Thoughts from London
Leopards are killed but Tigers get life support
O tempora O mores, wrote that reputed Roman orator, writer and lawyer Cicero disgusted at the viciousness and corruption of his day. Commenting though he was on the…
- Lobby
Knee-jerk governance as scandals, controversies grab attention
The see-sawing of political fortunes in the country, week after week, is enough to keep both politicians and the public preoccupied, and also deflect attention away from more…
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Back to his art
He had no family background in art, yet Gunadasa Wathuwelagedara’s spontaneous passion for drawing and painting was evident when he was a student at Vijaya…
Head to Big Bad Wolf before the clock strikes 12
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
A new heart beats in happiness in a humble home
A Twitter entry and dream wedding in Sri Lanka
Wowed by Nigella
A toast to the Queen
Dance show in aid of Karapitiya Hospice project
SOSL takes the sound of classical music to Kurunegala
ACWBC Founder’s Day
Fulbright lecture on child development
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Cycling together in Palmyrah country
‘Vanni Yathra 2018’- a cycling journey by youth from both the North and South highlighted the importance of joint ventures in protecting nature. Launched on…
Showcasing Italy’s creative legacy
Think before you wear; “who made my clothes?”
Spreading the art of Muay- Thai in Sri Lanka
Ashok Ferrey’s Colpetty goes to France
Inspired by innovation
Bring to life the tale of Sinhabahu
Two Weeks of playing Fortnite: Lessons learned
Ed Sheeran faces legal action filed over songs
Postmarked letters to my students
Incident at the cinema
Geethika crowned Mrs. Sri Lanka for Mrs. International USA 2018
‘Buongiorno Singnore…. Buonasera Signoreena’
‘Guitar and Folk Music Festival 2018’
The battle continues over film distribution
Lucian’s theatrical tribute to Tamils and Muslims
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Agricolas: The seeds behind the happy harvest
The 1964-1968 batch of agriculture graduates from the University of Peradeniya celebrated their golden jubilee —…
Venerable Narada Maha thera – the apostle of Buddhism
Is cyber the perfect weapon?
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Inspired by innovation
It’s been almost three years since Ranjith Pandithage was skimming through the Sunday papers when his…
Bring to life the tale of Sinhabahu
Two Weeks of playing Fortnite: Lessons learned
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Geethika crowned Mrs. Sri Lanka for Mrs. International USA 2018
The ‘Mrs. Sri Lanka for Mrs. International USA 2018’pageant was held on 02nd June 2018 at…
‘Buongiorno Singnore…. Buonasera Signoreena’
‘Guitar and Folk Music Festival 2018’
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May Mangalya celebrations
The month of May has been dedicated to the Holy Mary, Mother of God and the…