Public in limbo as ‘work-to-rule’, ‘sick notes’, ‘strikes’ take centre stage
A wave of strikes and other forms of Trade Union (TU) action caused chaos in a…
Time to apply brakes on rapid motorisation: Prof. Kumarage
Less than half of the Sri Lankan population today uses public transport despite bus and rail…
Protest by disabled soldiers: Hopes of settlement next week
As the protest by disabled soldiers and their families enters its 11th day, Finance Minister Mangala…
Apocalyptic climate events: Is this the future we are promising the next generation?
What do you want to be when you grow-up?” A question we often ask our children,…
Cache of weapons found at Oluvil
Investigations to ascertain who buried the cache of weapons and explosives -recovered from a secluded land…
The metamorphosis of a hospital
A glossy black Grand Piano is the piece de resistance on the first floor and suddenly…
Hashan confident of his Lion cubs despite Asia Cup heartbreak
There was much anticipation that Sri Lanka would be crowned Champions since it was played on…
CA Sri Lanka Members can now obtain associate membership from CPA Ireland
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) and CPA Ireland this week…
The Overseas School of Colombo
Founded in 1957, The Overseas School of Colombo (OSC) is Sri Lanka’s oldest and most prestigious…
Laughter after all is the best medicine
Colombo is in laughter mode these days and audiences just can’t have enough of it, it…
A glimpse at the Girls’ Semi-Final Competition of the Shakespeare Drama Competition
The semi-final round of the 46th Inter-School Shakespeare Drama Competition organised by Colombo YMCA and Rotary…
News
Polls Chief spruces himself for media event
National Election Commission Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya adjusting his moustache before a mirror prior to calling a news conference to announce the NEC’s plans for November…
Amid threat of strikes, Finance Ministry proposes pay hikes
The Finance Ministry will submit proposals to increase salaries of…
Rajapaksa pandal disaster: Victim faces uncertain future
Four-judge commission appointed to probe Easter Sunday attacks
Dilrukshi wants full tape released; faces disciplinary inquiry
Mihintale project: Crisis in LECO; intimidation forces top officers to keep away
Lakshitha Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year
We sometimes have to face false allegations: Ranil
President gives his side of the story on Thursday’s special cabinet meeting
Niqab issue: ACJU tells Muslim women to exercise caution
Operation Diyakawa
Demolition of iconic Soysa building suspended pending discussions
Polls monitors’ plans cover social media, campaign expenditure
Election officials meet to get things moving for polls
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Sri Lanka to implement tough legislation against corruption in sports
For years, Sri Lanka’s lawmakers neglected passing laws to deal with sports corruption, making it impossible to try anyone in court. Now, the country is…
Lakshitha to fly Down Under to attend training at Darren Lehman Cricket Academy
It’s a first and an opportunity of a life-time as…
Playing for Sri Lanka is not a right but a privilege you must earn–Sangakkara
Sri Lanka cricket team not under threat – SLC
Thehan bows out of contention
99 World Champion Mark Occhilupo to compete at So Sri Lanka Pro surfing event
Mateesha paves the way for Trinity win
Caught in the act
Three new records set on Day 2
Hashan confident of his Lion cubs despite Asia Cup heartbreak
Nalandian Lakshitha is Top Gun
Classics of Andreescu, Nadal
Rukmal hears the final whistle!
HARFA celebrates 10 years with three titles
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Presidential winner should be exemplary citizen, uphold rule of law
With the date for presidential elections announced as November 16, what are the attributes that people are looking for in a presidential poll winner? To…
CCC: Aiming for a $134 bn economy in 5 years
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce launched a working draft of…
Lack of coordination delays foreign-funded projects
Indian officials inspect Jaffna airport
CB independence ensured in new Monetary Act
Plight of SOBs
“Small is not that beautiful”
Softlogic Restaurants soon to launch 4th international franchise – Crystal Jade Hong Kong Kitchen
Sri Lanka’s strategic location is important for foreign businesses
AirAsia to re-launch direct Colombo-Bangkok flights
LB Finance secures top place in ‘Ranking of Listed Finance companies’
Emirates Skywards reaches 25 million members
HNB garners top honours at CMA Integrated Reporting Awards
CNN Correspondent Richard Quest to share insights at Cinnamon Future of Tourism Summit
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Editorial
Executive Presidency: Let the people decide!
The National Election Commission (NEC) has rushed to announce dates for the presidential election amidst reports that the SLFP-UNF government hierarchy was making a last-ditch attempt to abolish the executive presidency post-haste. In the unlikely event of the latter happening, the NEC’s almost ‘indecent hurry’ to have a presidential election,…
Columns
- Political Commentary
SLPP to go it alone: No partnership with the SLFP
Basil Rajapaksa insisted on Pohottuwa symbol and ruled out Chair Speaker Karu Jayasuriya may not contest Hurried moves to abolish executive presidency – President and PM pass the…
- 5th Column
The impending fall of the Blue party
My dear SWRD, I thought I must write to you because, in a few days’ time, it will be sixty years since you fell victim to an assassin’s…
- The Economic Analysis
Will reduction of policy interest rates spur economic growth?
The Central Bank’s policy interest rate reduction is intended to give an impetus to investment and economic growth. Although the interest rate reduction would assist business, it alone…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Sirisena angry over Pohottuwa symbol as rift widens with SLPP
President Maithripala Sirisena, leader of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), was livid yesterday that the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) had effectively shut the door on a…
- Sunday Punch
Mystery of the missing 2 billion buck stigma of the Lotus Tower
Perhaps, it was not the best of all possible auspicious times for President Sirisena to reveal at the grand ceremonial opening of the Lotus Tower this Monday that…
- Thoughts from London
Drama in the Supreme Court
For three days last week, I was following the unfolding of a fascinating drama in the Supreme Court. Thankfully I did not have to go to Court Number…
Plus
Lanka’s friend in need and deed
J.R. Jayewardene entertaining guests on the lawn of the President’s House once asked British MP Michael Morris if he smoked. When he replied no, the…
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
The Fort of many colours
The Soup Bowl: More than just a wholesome meal
First steps in building a legacy for his siblings
A sparkle of help for the Blue Whale
Coming back home with a song in their heart
Link between China’s Kizil Rock-Cut Cave Temple and Buddhist art here
Dr. Pilapitiya on ‘Social behaviour of elephants’
WNPS lecture on HEC in Kandy
Here’s your chance to support Lanka Alzheimer’s Foundation
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Something to woof down
With a glass jar full of Tayo Bear cookies on her lap, Shanaz Fouze is surrounded by her three adorable dogs, Tayo, Mango and Lilly…
Get thee to a riotous bardic evening!
Brush strokes that imitate life and more
A glimpse at the Girls’ Semi-Final Competition of the Shakespeare Drama Competition
Looking quite Eclectic on stage
What the CMC’s guidelines mean for food delivery services
Lending a hand with the four-legged kind
Music News
‘Curiously Intimate’ Wedding Fair
First song release for ‘Rush’
Ravindran’s ‘Soundless Dance’ creates echoes in Jaffna
‘Thirteen Tickles’ in town
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When you’re going to a gunfight, bring all your friends with guns
UNITED NATIONS (IPS) – Jim Matthis a former Defence Secretary in the Trump administration quotes a…
The Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka is 175 years old
Inventions and innovations: Explore Aladdin’s cave of wonders
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Colombo International Book Fair 2019 opens at the BMICH
The Colombo International Book Fair 2019 opened yesterday at the BMICH Colombo, and will continue till…
Grades 2-4 and 6-10: MoE issues new admission rules
Scholarships to A/L students with Special, Extracurricular Skills- MoE
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‘Curiously Intimate’ Wedding Fair
For the second consecutive year, the Mövenpick Hotel Colombo will be hosting its ‚Mövenpick Wedding fair‘.…
First song release for ‘Rush’
Ravindran’s ‘Soundless Dance’ creates echoes in Jaffna
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Fun-filled day in the wilderness
I was very excited as I arrived at the Thalawathugoda, Diyasaru Park to participate in the…