China asked to share details of company seeking monkeys from SL
By Kasun Warakapitiya Sri Lanka wants to verify details of a Chinese ‘animal breeding’ company which…
Tests to find out cause of mass fish deaths in Kotmale Oya
By Nadia Fazlulhaq The sudden deaths of hundreds of fish in Kotmale Oya, which supplies water…
Micro-finance borrowers in Vavuniya struggle to survive
The pandemic, economic crisis and high interest rates causing severe hardship By Yoshitha Perera Prabhakaran Udayamalar,…
Stacking up digital advances to save lives
‘Suwa Seriya’ set to take digital transformation to new heights with ‘Connected Ambulances’ and ‘fall detection…
Traditional political parties went bankrupt from the time country declared bankruptcy
Opposition MP Patali Champika Ranawaka says a new political party to be launched soon will be…
A season of sharing
By Akila Jayawardena Fasting, feasting and fellowship was seen all around the country during the holy…
Egg trade weighs pros and cons of novel sales tactic
By Senuka Jayakody Poultry associations are divided about selling eggs by the kilo from this week.…
Another Ace claims RTC Governor’s Cup, Royal Crystal wins Queen’s Cup
RTC Governor’s Cup 2023 powered by Nippon Paint Another Ace with jockey K. Sai Kiran up,…
Inaugural University of Colombo Alumni Pinnacle Awards and Alumni Night 2023
The Inaugural University of Colombo Alumni Pinnacle Awards and Alumni Night 2023 hosted by the Alumni…
STUDY MEDICINE ABROAD
Join the Awareness Seminar conducted by University Officials. On 30th of April at 10.30 Am at REC…
‘Francophonie 2023’ celebrated with ‘Les Monsieur Monsieur’
‘Francophonie 2023, the annual celebration of the French language and Francophonie cultures was celebrated in Sri…
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Eid Ul Fitr prayers in Puttalam
After a month of fasting, Sri Lankan Muslims yesterday celebrated Eid Ul Fitr. Here people are seen attending festival prayers at Zahira College playground in…
Major move to enhance transparency, accountability
Finance Ministry orders immediate implementation of electronic procurement system The Finance Ministry has instructed all ministries, provincial councils, departments, district secretariats, State corporations, statutory boards…
Galle Face attack on Aragalaya protestors: Senior DIG to be named as suspect
By Ranjith Padmasiri The Attorney General has informed Police Inspector General Chandana Wickramaratne to name Western Province Senior Deputy Inspector General (SDIG) Deshabandu Tennakoon as…
Coal crisis averted; 30 vessels with enough stocks here soon
Renewable energy: Power Ministry withdraws proposal
Fertiliser subsidy seriously flawed, farmers may use it for other purposes; Ministry warns President
Dense cities pose greater health risks in time of intense heat
Port City yet to attract investment, incentives for businesses not known
X-Press Pearl catastrophe: Sri Lanka to file action in Singapore High Court tomorrow
Grade 5 scholarship appeal application available online
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Sri Lanka to go with spin-heavy attack; Stirling joins Ireland camp
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Sri Lanka is likely to call up either left-arm spinner Lasith Embuldeniya or rookie leg-break bowler Dushan Hemantha for the second Test starting Monday as…
John Keells, Hayleys, CL Synergy, Fairfirst record wins
A half century by Pasindu Sooriyabandara guided John Keells to…
Sebs earn major honours in drawn big match
Rain spoils 104th Hill Capital Battle of the Blues
Chief Selector optimistic despite censure
Christie – missed by basketball community
Gates open for spectators after three years at 89th Battle of Saints
Moreton Cricket – a tour of sports plus charity
The ‘heart stopper’ of 2002 of the Battle of Saints
Gateway shines at National Rowing Championship 2023
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Leisure times at Galle Face Green
A tourist walks on the pavement of the Galle Face Green which, under a new government rule this week, has been decreed only for leisure…
Labour laws to be unified within new changes
Sri Lanka’s labour laws are about to change and authorities are to open up the space for public debate in June this year. Labour Ministry…
Sri Lanka’s urbanisation more than double in 10 years, official survey
Sri Lanka’s urbanisation has increased to 45 per cent from 18.5 per cent in 2012 in the past 10 years with rapid population growth and…
Fintech start-ups moving to other countries
SEC cracks down on rogue traders
Dire state of apparel
PTA and EPF
Sri Lankan economy down to 6-year low last year in negative growth
Tourism industry participation at travel fairs “overwhelming”
Lion Brewery, Luxury Brands sweep SLIM NASCO Awards 2022
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Editorial
National Consensus more than National Govt.
The traditional New Year has ushered in a new round of speculation that a National Government is in the making. No doubt, from the outset of the President’s ascendancy to high office – and the hot seat – as a result of the unprecedented socio-political-economic explosion of last year, he…
Columns
- 5th Column
Neither forgiven, nor forgotten
My dear Easter attack victims, I thought of writing to you this week as we remember all of you, those who are not with us now, as well…
- The Economic Analysis
Celebrating New Year at a time of economic recovery
Last week’s celebration of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year was more joyous than it had been in the three preceding years. There were distinct signs that the…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Shangri-La Green now part of Galle Face Green
In a move that shocked most people, the Cabinet has decided not to allow political gatherings, rallies and musical shows at Galle Face Green from April 20. The…
- Focus on Rights
Ministerial spats, the Attorney General and that ‘grand conspiracy’
Two years after Sri Lanka’s former Attorney General (AG) claimed on the eve of his retirement, that the savage attacks on churches and hotels by homegrown ‘jihadists’ in…
- Sunday Punch
Amaraweera’s ‘monkey business’ denounced outright by irked China
Minister comes a cropper as monkey scandal is exposed If you want an ideal specimen that typifies incompetent, lackadaisical, ignorant and reckless ministerial behaviour, one of those Mahadanamuttha…
- In the National Interest
The Easter Sunday attacks and the case of Sarah Pulasthini
Despite four years having elapsed since the Easter Sunday attacks of April 21, 2019 the country is no closer to finding out who masterminded the cruel terrorist attack…
- Thoughts from London
Trying to make monkeys of us all
The political hotchpotch Sri Lanka has been in recent years — especially the last couple or so — has served as a veritable gold mine to be exploited…
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Sharing an act of faith, another step in building bridges
The month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan drew to a close yesterday, with all Muslims in Sri Lanka celebrating the festival of Eid ul-Fitr. Ramadan is…
Lost in time, the works of a little known artist
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
When friends came back to a much changed ‘home’
Barbara Sansoni – a retrospective: Tribute by family & design team
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Comedy play travels to outstation
‘Balloth Ekka Behe-2’ Ravindra Ariyarathne’s political satire play, ‘Balloth Ekka behe-2’ will travel to Kandy and Dehiaattakandiya. Special shows will be staged on Saturday April…
Fantasy movie from Japanese comic art
‘Francophonie 2023’ celebrated with ‘Les Monsieur Monsieur’
‘Swastha’: A novel experiential in Colombo
Jubilee party at ‘Down Memory Lane’
‘Chupa Chups’ and Meraki stun audiences at CFW 2023
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Lalith’s economic vision for Lanka: Export or perish
Lalith Athulathmudali was assassinated on a political platform 30 years ago on April 23, 1993. He…
Poetic murals of Bellanwila: Landmark temple art
The researchers aiming to foresee – and prevent – war
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Celebrating Cosmonautics Day
Russian House, Colombo, celebrated Cosmonautics Day on Thursday. The event was graced by Russian Ambassador for…
Diaspora support sought to aid Sri Lankan students study abroad
Indian scholarship programme for children in estate sector
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Comedy play travels to outstation
‘Balloth Ekka Behe-2’ Ravindra Ariyarathne’s political satire play, ‘Balloth Ekka behe-2’ will travel to Kandy and…
