The battle for media freedom and social responsibility
Sri Lanka’s media and activists celebrate landmark 20th anniversary of Colombo Declaration PM says judiciary has…
People should not be dying in pools, the sea, dams, lakes, rivers and streams
In the afternoon of April 7 this year, a group of trippers arrived at a holiday…
Working in tandem for the good of both humans and wild elephants
It is a good example of politicians and bureaucrats working in tandem with conservationists, to bring…
Young scientists to the fore at SLAYS Open Forum
An air of expectancy and excitement is pervading the science community as they await the winner…
Reflections on 80th anniversary of ‘Munich Betrayal’
It was one of the most tragic days of the 20th century: on September 30, 1938,…
Gateway Colombo upset Royal 62-58
In an action filled 2nd Alles-Gunasekera Basketball encounter Gateway College, Colombo upset the high riding Royal…
A night for beauty
Nadia Gyi was crowned Facia Miss World Sri Lanka 2018 at the grand finale of the…
Fun Activities with Newspapers
‘Fun Activities with Newspapers’ organized by Funday Times, and partnered by Dilmah Conservation was held on…
Magical performances at ‘The Prince of Egypt’
It was a glittering night for the girls of Ladies’ College when old and young flocked…
Peel more, cry more
On Thursday September 20, I was at a reception at the Taj Samudra on the occasion…
Climate change could undermine living standards of the poor
Sivasidambaram Vasugi is the 38-year-old General Manager of one of the first cooperative-owned seed paddy processing…
News
What’s the state secret?
Amid controversies and crises, Police Chief Pujith Jayasundera is seen yesterday discussing something with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe at a ceremony to mark the opening…
President to take tough political measures
President Maithripala Sirisena, due to return at dawn today after…
Indian man not in proper senses, says brother
Tidal waves disrupt traffic on Galle Road; no link with tsunami
TID chief wanted commando training for his men, STF chief tells CID
Tough measures to check fall of rupee; moves to curtail imports
As rupee falls, CPC loses Rs. 17.5 b in three weeks
Colombo Chief Magistrate defers ruling on suspension of investigations against Ravi K
SLMC offers provisional registration to SAITM student petitioner
New twist in Central Bank bond case: Lawyer alleges intimidation by AG’s Dept. officials
Dinner in honour of media-freedom activists
Vigneswaran likely to contest NPC elections from new front
Admission by Aussie prosecutor as startling as the arrest of Kamer
Hinduism textbooks: Many wrongs don’t make a right
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Hathurusingha upbeat about Lankan cricket despite setbacks
By S.R. PathiravithanaIn spite of all seeming reversals, Sri Lanka Cricket’s (SLC) Head Coach Chandika Hathurusinghe is confident he can turn around the flagging cricket unit. Hathurusinghe…
ICC releases latest version of DLS system
The International Cricket Council today released the updated version of…
Six young Sri Lankan footballers flown to Spain
Bangladesh praised for fight in Asia Cup final
MAS Slimline, MAS Unichela emerge champions
Last ball boundary gives Lankans the Red Bull
Nuwanidu steers Sri Lanka
Lankans optimistic inspite of a win and a loss
Rasanjana shines in Nalanda’s innings win
Kusal, Angelo, Shehan guide LB Finance to fourth win
Colombo coast to third successive win
Prime Minister says slow and steady wins the race
Track and Field at Sugathadasa Stadium from October 1-5
MAS Mercantile TT Champs
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Piece of cake
A tourist couple enjoying a piece of cake during World Tourism Day celebrations in Nuwara Eliya this week. Pic by Shelton Hettiarachchi.…
Drastic measures to defend the rupee
Controls on non-essential imports like butter and cheese, reducing fuel…
SMEs ravaged by economic woes
Tourism Cess fund under Treasury control
Oil palm industry to get a Presidential “beating”
Dignity of plantation workers
Peel more, cry more
Brutal attack by debt collectors
Lankaputhra Bank’s alleged financial frauds exposed to Bribery Commission
Commercial High court issues enjoining orders on RDA
IFS aims to drive next phase of growth in South Asia
Climate change could undermine living standards of the poor
NCE highlights constraints for exporters including processing delays
Pharma sector calls for currency depreciation-linked price controls
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Editorial
New chapter in media freedom and social responsibility
It is not always that the media reports on itself. Once in a way, though, it must make news and turn the searchlight inward. And so it did this week when the United Nations declared a Universal Day for Access to Information and the local media celebrated the 20th anniversary…
Columns
- Political Commentary
Our Political Editor is on leave this week and his political commentary will appear next week.…
- 5th Column
Between the devil and the deep blue sea
My dear ‘group of sixteen’ in the Blue party, I thought I must write to you because you are getting bashed from all sides in the tussle between…
- The Economic Analysis
Threats to Lankan economy from global developments and trade tensions
Tremors from global financial markets and trading uncertainties are being felt in the Island’s economy. The depreciation of the rupee, increasing prices of petrol and gas, hikes in…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Political storm over Cardinal’s comments on human rights
Colombo’s Archbishop Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith’s controversial statement on human rights set off a political storm this week, with both Government and Opposition figures weighing in. The Cardinal, who…
- Focus on Rights
A scandalous quid pro quo alleged against prosecutors?
Returning from Malaysia this week, correspondence with a now retired and respected diplomat focused on the ravages that the Malaysian people has had to go through including the…
- Sunday Punch
Trump puts the world on notice
Armed with a fistful of American dollars and the other fist steeled with the knuckle duster of America’s military might, US President Trump, in a gung ho speech…
- Thoughts from London
Sirisena and the Mandela moment
Who invited President Sirisena to speak at the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit at the UN in New York few Sri Lankans or South Africans would know. As he…
Plus
Preserving our past and taking us to the future
Whether it is preserving the valuable traditional knowledge of Sri Lanka’s farmers through documentation; a forecast on crop-mapping at the touch of a keyboard; a…
Making music, instruments and new friends
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
A banking saga with a personal touch
Their stories need to be heard at least now
Bringing colourful horses and happiness wherever they go
Celebrating 20th anniversary of the Colombo Declaration
Giving space to women on her canvas
A concert for the little ones at Apeksha Hospital
Step into these restaurants for a gourmet treat
Fusion of Bharatha Natyam and Carnatic music
‘An impossible feat now coming together’
Remember Bubble Baby? He’s eight years old now
A night for beauty
Female circumcision: A medical perspective
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Stigmata wins the Asian crown
Heavy metal has always been a much misunderstood genre by those who only seem to associate it with dark and simply loud music. Yet, the…
Getting real serious with cosplay
Adin promises something ‘darker’ in “Freddy 3: A New Hope”
A look inside Marine Drive’s Food Trucks
Building support networks for Cancer patients
Getting Funky with socks
Como: One of a kind fashion destination
Magical performances at ‘The Prince of Egypt’
Maroon 5 to perform at the Super Bowl
‘Andarela’ celebrates silver jubilee
First Oktoberfest at Anantara Kalutara
Yashan: From Music to wider spectrum
New outdoor travel wear by Leveza by MAS to bloggers at TBC Asia 2018
Handagama’s new movie ‘Asandhimitta’ to hold its World Premiere
‘Johnny English – Strike Again’: A comedy with action
Best debut films in competition announced
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Reflections on 80th anniversary of ‘Munich Betrayal’
It was one of the most tragic days of the 20th century: on September 30, 1938,…
Managing the global factor better
The Revolution that bypassed its makers
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Gateway Colombo upset Royal 62-58
In an action filled 2nd Alles-Gunasekera Basketball encounter Gateway College, Colombo upset the high riding Royal…
‘Light of Asia’ by YMBA Colombo
Tabs for AL students after inquiry into maligned procurement process: AVK
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‘Andarela’ celebrates silver jubilee
Veteran playwright and award winning actor Jayalath Manoratne’s theatrical creation, ‘Andarela’ celebrates its silver jubilee this…
First Oktoberfest at Anantara Kalutara
Yashan: From Music to wider spectrum
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Interview of Johann Peiris by the children at the workshop
Did you climb any other mountains? Yes, we had to practice climbing other mountains. I have…