Coronavirus crisis: Three quarantine centres set up in Sri Lanka
Three quarantine centres have been established in Sri Lanka by the health authorities to keep under…
Narendra Modi: India’s ‘democratic’ dictator
Pressing events in Sri Lanka may have distracted our media from the momentous events that took…
Sajith walks away from UNP; Grand Old Party splits up
Talks between the UNP’s two warring factions end in split The Eagle has crash-landed: Sirisena sees…
Sri Lankan drug lord linked to Iranian and Pakistani heroin smugglers
A Sri Lankan mastermind overseas is being sought for the narcotics smuggling network that was uncovered…
WNPS monthly lecture: Discussion on Indian pangolin with special reference to Sri Lanka
Dr Priyan Perera will deliver the monthly Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS) lecture on March…
Two podium wins for Eshan on Porsche debut
Eshan Pieris celebrated two podium positions during in the inaugural Porsche Sprint Challenge Asia at the…
Sanders stays upbeat but concerns grow after difficult night
Despite promising signs in California and among Latinos, there are several reasons for the Vermont senator…
ACCA Sustainability Reporting Awards showcases winners across seven top industry categories
Organisations the world over are under mounting pressure from their wide array of stakeholders, from investors…
NCHS Kandy farewell party
To celebrate this momentous occasion, the Student Council of Kandy organised their 1st event which was…
Govt. cash-strapped: Major projects hobble along
Twenty of Sri Lanka’s biggest construction companies are still owed Rs 26bn by the Government, with…
‘Stop roads through NPs to mitigate climate change’
Sri Lanka is caught in the stranglehold of a dry spell, with major water scarcities, power…
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Faith and health go hand in hand in Kachchativu
With the number of cases from the new coronavirus hitting 100,000 worldwide, Sri Lanka’s health officials were seen carrying out fever checks on those who…
UNP splits; both factions prepare candidate lists
In power for the past four and half years and…
COVID-19 hits Lanka’s economy; outflows of Rs. 19.6bn in two weeks
Port City pact released to RTIC for scrutiny
Bond scam: About 25 CID teams search for Ravi; but former minister missing
Lockdown at two Maldivian resorts
Coronavirus crisis: Three quarantine centres set up in Sri Lanka
Govt. takes a different turn for LRT project; questions over JICA deal
Hambantota port, construction and apparel industries hit by Covid-19
Airbus bribe: Judge asks CID why they delayed action against Kapila and wife
Sri Lankan drug lord linked to Iranian and Pakistani heroin smugglers
Jam for the Barmy Army as tourism tries to counter virus
Kelaniya students continue to oppose installation of cameras
Contingency plan in place in Sri Lanka
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Royal power dismantles Eagles
By Allaam OusmanSchool RUGBY
Royal opened their campaign in the new Dialog Schools Rugby League Championship with a clinical 41-14 win over St. Anthony’s College, Katugastota scoring seven tries…
Batmen star in drawn battle
The 86th Battle of the Saints between traditional rivals St.…
Nalanda in box seat
SLC’s failed TV Rights show open doors to Sony
Moratu MV falls short of victory
Shehan, Pasan shine in drawn game
Roshen, Madushka tons propel Ragama CC
Bloomfield victorious with a day to spare
Hasaranga out for six weeks, will miss England series
Isipathana conquer tough conditions and Science in opener
Root, Buttler hit half tons
Retire, because you don’t deserve a ‘sack’
Bowlers secure innings win for St. John’s
Gamer.LK and NOC to stage Esports South Asia Cup
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Black protest
Black flags were seen outside the headquarters building of the Bank of Ceylon (BOC) on Thursday as a sign of protest by trade unions over…
Some tax relief in force but questions over legality
Recent sweeping tax relief granted by the government has triggered…
New laws to curb fake online biz
STBC discussion on coronavirus impact
VSIS to widen Dialog offering in Sri Lanka
Outbound travel agents blown away by coronavirus
No respecter of persons
Ask Siri, the digital assistant
Subway Sri Lanka launches national re-franchise scheme
SL is best in valuations; thinly insulated from coronavirus
High level of poverty exists in the Northern Province
Sri Lanka finance companies under regulatory pressure: Fitch
Drop in milk collection jams butter production
New Director General at Board of Investment (BOI)
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Editorial
Women’s day’s forgotten women
The world celebrates today another annual International Day dedicated to women. Various women’s organisations from Jaffna to Colombo and beyond are holding programmes to mark the day with themes ranging from gender equality and empowering women to protecting them. The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka held a seminar on…
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- Political Commentary
Sajith walks away from UNP; Grand Old Party splits up
Talks between the UNP’s two warring factions end in split The Eagle has crash-landed: Sirisena sees stars over his remarks; SLPP leaders losing trust in him Eya…
- 5th Column
Here’s hoping sane counsel prevails
My dear Dappula, I thought I must write to you after watching you work over the past few months – and especially over the past few days when…
- The Economic Analysis
Only small balance of payments surplus despite significant decrease in trade deficit
In spite of a significant decrease in the trade deficit by US$ 2.3 billion last year, the balance of payments (BOP) surplus was only US$ 377 million. The…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Top UN advisor’s one-party rule remarks anger Basil
These are days when different United Nations agencies have focused considerable attention on Sri Lanka. Even UNDP Asia Pacific regional head Neil Buhne, was in Colombo this week…
- Focus on Rights
Conversions 2020 and the new mantra
Ever the consummately expedient political strategist, Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister, (and former President), Mahinda Rajapaksa wishes to rejuvenate the controversial anti-Conversions Bill that was discarded more than one…
- Sunday Punch
Govt.’s quandary: How to say ‘yes’ to US$480m without losing face
The Greeks have a saying for it: Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth. And in the countdown to the presidential election, the party that would emerge…
- Thoughts from London
Secretary General under fire: Splurging, nepotism anger C’wealth states
Over in Colombo, the Attorney General has changed gear and what some call direction and is hunting for his “Gang of Twelve”. Those are the people he believes…
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Living in a ghost town
The following constitute the (brutally-abbreviated) highlights of those proceedings. AS: Why a book about ghosts? SK: During the last ten years of touring with Chinaman,…
A winning feast by Lankans at IKA Culinary Olympics
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In love with Scotland and drawing for children
Bandula Nanayakkarawasam opens up a new vista
British Council gives momentum to girls and women’s rights through the arts
A day out at the farmers’ market at Tamarind Gardens, Digana
Everybody loves an Italian leather bag!
When paradise bloomed
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A cybercrime victim needs to know she can seek justice
Nilakshi*, a 16-year-old girl, was in a relationship with a boy. As part of the growing trend for young couples, she had sent him semi-nude…
Roaring memories for Bens
Young female entrepreneurs on following their dreams
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Simple initiative inspires volunteerism
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‘Thomian Sing- along’ with X’ Periments
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‘Rae Ira Paana’: Tuneful bliss in Matara
MAF plays a different role for Students
Baaghi returns with another action thriller
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Narendra Modi: India’s ‘democratic’ dictator
Pressing events in Sri Lanka may have distracted our media from the momentous events that took…
Two score years of elite soldiering
Stay awake: Dictators’ dreams are nightmares for people
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Too hot to handle
Despite regular reminders to protect children from the prevailing excessive heat conditions, some schools are ignoring…
School ranking system to be introduced
National school principals face transfer dilemma
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‘Thomian Sing- along’ with X’ Periments
‘Thomian Sing- along’, an evening packed with all time favourites for singing along and dancing with…
Sebs Stag 2020
‘Rae Ira Paana’: Tuneful bliss in Matara
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Sanders stays upbeat but concerns grow after difficult night
Despite promising signs in California and among Latinos, there are several reasons for the Vermont senator…