Tales of woe ring out from devastated homes in Katuwapitiya
Lives changed forever – the external wounds are slowly healing but the scars will remain. As…
Sirisena at Rajapaksa residence – not for politics, but for weddings
There was a surprise visitor to President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s official residence on Thursday morning and it…
Tourism sector wants safe country for Sri Lankans and visitors
The tourism industry suffered a further blow with last week’s sporadic incidents in the North Western…
A firm ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answer through DNA Profiling
With Sri Lanka reeling in the aftermath of the Easter Sunday bombings on April 21, the…
Where have all the tourists gone?
Nuwara Eliya which usually attracts many local and foreign tourists has been badly hit following the…
Small traders bombed out
Though over a month has passed since the barbaric ‘Easter Sunday’ terrorist suicide attacks, normalcy is…
China’s Brave Warriors in Lanka
China donated 10 ‘Brave Warrior’ Jeeps to the Sri Lankan Police as part of the public…
A low-key Vesak celebration
Vesak was celebrated across the country amidst tight security deployment, especially at temples. Armed officers of…
Hope keeps foodie passion alive
Three hundred oil lamps illuminated the Dutch Hospital Colombo, on the evenning of Tuesday, May 21,…
Bringing ‘Aladdin the ballet’ to life
If Rishika Seneviratne had been handed a magic lamp when she was a little girl, her…
‘Purana Gama’: Recreated ancient village for future generations
Anuradhapura is one of the biggest conventional tourist destinations in the country and is the most…
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All faiths come together for Iftar at the Colombo Town Hall Lawn
Remembering those who lost their lives in the Easter Sunday terror attacks, an Iftar ceremony was held yesterday at the Colombo Town Hall Lawn with…
Billions in fertiliser subsidy go to wrong pockets
Billions of rupees were erroneously credited to the bank accounts…
Zaharan had an open warrant for his arrest since last year
President to attend Modi’s swearing-in
Single-bid contracts: Hungarians to build two flyovers
Kurunegala doctor arrested; probe on assets
Diplomats need more time to relax travel ban
Dinesh marks 36 years in parliamentary politics
Ven. Gnanasara’s release smacks of racism: ULF
Drive to register people for voting
Freshwater fish promoted to solve Nuwara Eliya District’s nutrition crisis
Man sets fire to mother-in-law’s shop after she refused to give money for gambling
President, Premier hail Modi’s landslide election victory
SL permanent rep to UN hits out at Special Advisors’ joint statement
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Trinity should capitalise on Royal’s uncertainty
By Aubrey KuruppuThe period of inactivity would surely have dulled their enthusiasm. But you can be sure that when the opening leg of the Bradby Shield gets…
Icc cricket world cup 2019
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Indian ‘A’ openers punish Sri Lanka ‘A’ bowlers
The battle for Supremacy! Who will be crowned champions of the cricketing world?
Lankan shuttlers riding high
Not my Cup of Tea
Isuru and Gayani clinch race walking titles
Sri Lanka and Pakistan prepare for Under-19 World Cup
Old Petes AGM on May 31
When two Asian nations met in a World Cup final
FIFA offers prancing monkeys a step ladder to football notoriety!
Even Sangakkara’s four successive 100s could not help in 2015
Business Times
Crysbro’s close links with farmers
Corn farmer W. Wijerathna Banda from Mahiyangana and his family. He supplies corn to chicken producer Crysbro which this year boosted the rural economy by…
CB gets tough with Licensed Finance Companies
Sri Lanka’s Licensed Finance Companies (LFCs) will face tougher regulations…
Cabinet delays tourism PR campaign
State mechanism told to get its act together
Calls for a verification site for government information
Sri Lanka once again eyes China for a fresh cash injection
Resilience of a nation
When the shepherd doesn’t know his sheep…
SL’s battered biz community comes together with a pledge towards recovery
Sri Lanka modernises revenue administration amidst dwindling income
Manik Jayakumar to receive ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ at World Tea Expo
Sri Lanka exhibited at Techtextil Frankfurt 2019
“Technology to tackle fraudulent weighing techniques in tea estates”
Easter Sunday disaster: Who is responsible?
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Editorial
The politics of terrorism
Last weekend’s somewhat muted Vesak celebrations resulting from the aftermath of the Easter Sunday bombings and the prevailing uneasiness in the country prevented the 10th anniversary of the defeat of the three decade-long northern terrorism from being given the attention it deserved. Countries that still celebrate the battles of Somme…
Columns
- Political Commentary
President tells UNF: No military deals with the United States
Puts a stop to the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) Ambassador Kariyawasam present when President ordered signing of ACSA Sirisena wants early SLFP-SLPP talks Elections Chief meets President…
- 5th Column
“In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity: Sun Tzu”
Gnanasara Hamuduruwaney, I thought I must write to you when I heard that you had been pardoned by Aiyo Sirisena. I suppose you must be quite happy, now…
- The Economic Analysis
The road to economic recovery and development
The question uppermost in the minds of most persons is whether the peace of the Vesak weekend was the turning point to peaceful conditions and economic recovery. There…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Sirisena at Rajapaksa residence – not for politics, but for weddings
There was a surprise visitor to President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s official residence on Thursday morning and it turned the rumour mill to function overtime. It was President Maithripala Sirisena.…
- Focus on Rights
A melancholy week of many wrongs and no rights
This was a week of many wrongs and virtually no rights. The optics of the image released to the public when the Bodu Bala Sena’s Galagoda atte Gnanasara…
- Sunday Punch
Wreak havoc and set free Bodu Bala Sena bigotry
Even as Bodu Bala Sena Boss Gnanasara Thera shed his shameful jailbird jumper and adorned himself with the saffron robe of the Buddhist Sasuna and slipped through a…
- Thoughts from London
Shame on you Britain, shame
As Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May fights for her political life, one is reminded of Shakespeare’s depiction of the assassination of Julius Caesar. She has been stabbed, in…
- Lobby
Fixing date for No-Confidence Motion more contentious than their debates
After heated arguments and even a protest in the Well of the House, the No-Confidence Motion (NCM) on Minister Rishad Bathiudeen will be taken up for debate on…
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Nita shines bright at Nice with her poignant role
Nice paid homage to a bourgeoning new Sri Lankan cinema on Saturday May 18, when the International Film Festival there recognized two key players of…
Easter Sunday attack survivors: Healing through the arts
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
Rustic wonderland with class and comfort
National Trust lecture on cultural tourism
WNPS holds 125th AGM today
Bringing to light the dark side of colourism
Trendy Hub opens flagship store
LW and Workshop Players hold new theatre series
Hindi courses for 2019-2020
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Hope keeps foodie passion alive
Three hundred oil lamps illuminated the Dutch Hospital Colombo, on the evenning of Tuesday, May 21, remembering the victims of the Easter Sunday attacks. Just…
Bringing ‘Aladdin the ballet’ to life
Gayanjali Amarawansa: Driving force through the centre court
‘Heal the World’ an exhibition of paintings at the Wendt
A look at Google I/O 2019
Post 21/4: The art of disagreeing and keeping the peace
‘Rocket Man’ Brings Elton back to life
125th AGM OF WNPS SRI LANKA
Nita wins international acclaims once again
‘Isolation’ wins a director’s debut award in London
Vimukthi to deliver NFC Film discussion
CTF organises a discussion on documentary film
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Trumping Trump in incompetent president stakes
I have been musing recently this month about this man Donald Trump. Trump, who managed to…
Terrorism 3.0: The rise of social media-based radicalisation
A comedian as Ukrainian president, but he’s not the only one
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Easter Sunday bombings impact livelihoods
The fallout from the Easter Sunday bombings impacted on several sectors, including the Education sector. Those…
Universities re-open with strict security measures
Colombo University to collaborate with CIMA
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Post 21/4: The art of disagreeing and keeping the peace
I am a Sri Lankan, and this Easter, our country was rocked by multiple bombings in…
‘Rocket Man’ Brings Elton back to life
125th AGM OF WNPS SRI LANKA
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Dhammananda Vidyalaya Students celebrate the Vesak
Students of Dhammananda Vidyalaya, Kirama making lanterns to celebrate the Vesak Festival. Pix. by W. A.…