Joes crush Antonians 57-0
St. Joseph’s College recorded a crushing 57-0 win over the hapless St. Anthony’s College Katugastota in…
Setback for SJB’s alliance moves, as Dullas woos Wimal’s group and JVP
Talks held at Communist party office and JVP headquarters; objective to find common ground SJB updates economic blueprint;…
October rains will determine water availability for Maha cultivation
By Kasun Warakapitiya The availability of water for the Maha season paddy cultivation will depend on…
Dehydration risks rise for infants and elderly during dry spells
By Nathara Abeywickrema The importance of water for the prevention of nutrition-related, non-communicable diseases has emerged…
President promotes tourism-led development for east
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has announced a comprehensive plan for the Arugam Bay tourist zone. The President…
Alert on insidious efforts of commercial formula milk companies
Importance of breastfeeding for both mother and child underscored By Kumudini Hettiarachchi Robust were the discussions…
HC Moragoda meets Chief Minister and Governor during official visit to Odisha
Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India Milinda Moragoda, who is on a three-day official visit to…
Successful Turnout at the World Education Fair 2023 Organised by Campus Direct
The World Education Fair 2023, organised by Campus Direct, recently concluded with an impressive turnout. Over…
Sri Lankan team shines at the 55th International Chemistry Olympiad 2023
The four triumphant students, Kuragodage Thisarindu Adeepa Lakshan (Richmond College, Galle), Robolge Pahanma Upani Lenora (Sanghamitta Balika…
Economy cornered with elections round the corner!
Being a democracy, Sri Lanka must have regular elections, while people used to enjoy them. Until…
News
‘Kandula’ makes maiden appearance
For the first time, the Kelaniya Temple’s tusker ‘Kandula’ which was donated by Thailand more than 20 years ago, was given the honour this week…
IRD takes new measures against corruption
Outgoing Tax Chief says if corruption is not killed, it will kill Sri Lanka Taxpayers encouraged to report corrupt officials directly or anonymously By S.…
Liquor sticker security breach casts doubts about Indian company’s ID project bid
By Sandun Jayawardana Concerns have been raised regarding an Indian company bidding to build the system for Sri Lanka’s digital ID project following widespread issues…
20 public officials run into storm over Business class travel
Customs duty on imported milk powder reimposed
NPC publishes new rules for public complaints against police
Chinese project to make charcoal from forest timber stirs Thanamalwila rage
Dutch delegation here to oversee return of Kandyan Kingdom loot
Illegal interference by foreigners in local gem business; Parliamentary committee urges Govt. to take action
Lakshmi, wife of Felix Dias Bandaranaike passes away
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Injured Hasaranga, Chameera, Kumara out of Asia Cup
cricket
Just five days out from their first fixture of the Asia Cup, Sri Lanka has three of their key bowlers–Dushmantha Chameera, Wanindu Hasaranga and Lahiru…
Pakistan wrap up ODI record 3-0 series against Afghans
Pakistan recorded a series whitewash against Afghanistan after winning the…
Asia Cup, 2023
Joes crush Antonians 57-0
Royal thump Thomians to retain Michael Gunaratne Trophy
Roshan Jayatissa spins Ace Capital to victory
Mixed reactions as Parliament argue on SLC issues
FIFA suspend Spanish football chief Rubiales over Hermoso kiss
Perfect ending to an eventful Schools League
Concerns over LPL 4 franchise ownerships
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Tea estate community
An exhibition was held recently at the Colombo Public Library profiling the history of the Malaiyaga Tamils (tea estate community). Pic by Akila Jayawardena…
MTFE Pyramid app flops, thousands lose money in Ponzi scheme
Thousands of Sri Lankans have lost their money running up to millions of rupees following the collapse of the Metaverse Foreign Exchange (MTFE) Group’s platform…
Govt. to impose taxes all the way until you die
Sri Lankans need to now start assessing the only “wealth” they have in the form of land, buildings, investments, shares and even the cost of…
Authorities set to create Bad Loans Bank
Indian supplier of SL liquor stickers gets digital ID card contract
TUs oppose new labour law reforms
LTL Holdings gearing for IPO
Tackling the water crisis
Economy cornered with elections round the corner!
Young Sri Lankans concerned about their future; says former Bank of Thailand chief
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Editorial
IMF master coming to check report card
Sri Lanka’s second hurdle to be cleared in the gruelling economic stability steeplechase comes up next month with an IMF team arriving to go through the country’s report card since the first tranche of the USD 2.9 billion bailout package was granted. In a recent appraisal report on the IMF’s…
Columns
- Political Commentary
Setback for SJB’s alliance moves, as Dullas woos Wimal’s group and JVP
Talks held at Communist party office and JVP headquarters; objective to find common ground SJB updates economic blueprint; despite crisis, “we can still recover, we can regain our ground, reform…
- 5th Column
Irreverent elephants
My dear Diyawadana Nilamey, I never thought I would be writing to you this week but I feel I must. That is because the ‘Esala Perahera’ is the…
- The Economic Analysis
Impact of foreign debt restructuring on the country’s external finances
The terms and conditions of the foreign debt restructuring that is expected to be completed by the end of next month will have significant implications for the country’s…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Dep. Speaker gets tough; “MPs like this can be found in jungles”
The woeful disciplinary standards of some MPs again came to the fore this week after two opposition MPs were ejected from the chamber following heated scenes. Speaker Mahinda…
- Focus on Rights
Sri Lanka’s law-making in the devil’s playground
The Supreme Court’s striking down of Clause 2 (e) of the ‘Contempt of a Court, Tribunal or Institution’ Bill (gazetted on 26th June 2023) which had inexplicably brought…
- Sunday Punch
Have ‘All Saints’ JVP’s much boasted virtues gone through the test of fire?
JVP leader Anura demands 20b from SLPP for damage to his halo The demonic curse of alleged corruption, made so often by the JVP against their foes, seems…
- In the National Interest
Spotlight on Sri Lanka Cricket
Ever since Sri Lanka won the Cricket World Cup in 1996 Cricket Administration has been dodged with controversy. Since then, the top positions in cricket administration have been…
- Thoughts from London
Where o where have the guns gone and the law too
This is the stuff history is made of. And in this once glorious country, history is made every day by clutches of ham-fisted politicians while the long arm…
- Lobby
MPs across the divide on one playing field as all hit out against SL Cricket
By Sandun Jayawardana The issues plaguing the country’s most popular sport due to alleged corruption and mismanagement by those in charge of the game took center stage this…
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Ready to climb the Matterhorn ‘like a girl’
Seven years after cementing herself in history as the first Sri Lankan to summit Mount Everest, mountaineer Jayanthi Kuru-Utumpala is now setting her sights on…
150 years ago a monk set out on a mission to challenge missionaries
Hope of a little boutique brings light to his life
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
Familial hypercholesterolemia: The need for awareness in Sri Lanka
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Pageants a passion not career choice
Strongly connected to her Lankan roots, Tharika Goonatilleke from Down Under is set for the global stage after winning the title of ‘Mrs. Tourism Sri…
The best budget smartwatch
Immersive tickling clock thriller
Conan and the Detective Boys back on the theatres
‘Rassa saha Parassa’ comes to Dehiwala
‘Sinhabahu’ in Negombo and Colombo
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HC Moragoda meets Chief Minister and Governor during official visit to Odisha
Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India Milinda Moragoda, who is on a three-day official visit to…
Lankan High Commissioner in Kenya joins Election Observer Team for Zimbabwe
8th Edition of SLMA Guidelines and Information on Vaccines 2023
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Follow my lead: Teacher unions protest
The Joint Teachers’ Service Union (JTSU) held a protest in Homagama on Thursday over a series…
Edu. Minister hopes to recruit retired teachers
Government committed to Education: State Minister
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Pageants a passion not career choice
Strongly connected to her Lankan roots, Tharika Goonatilleke from Down Under is set for the global…
