As NPP eyes long haul in government, alarms over one-party rule
In answers to social media questions, Tilvin defends China’s one-party rule but is quick to clarify…
Wesley prevail in last-minute thriller to take second spot
Wesley College produced a stirring second-half fightback to edge S. Thomas’ College 43–38 in a pulsating…
Sri Lanka into semis with a perfect group stage
Sri Lanka Under-20 booked their place in the Cup semi-finals of the Men’s Asia Rugby Emirates…
Leopard conservation plan weighs captive breeding
By Kasun Warakapitiya The National Zoological Gardens has decided to create a national programme to conserve…
Esala Perahera draws to a close
By Shane Seneviratne The historic Esala Perahera concluded yesterday, with the Day Perahera. The final Randoli…
Aragalaya emergency: I did my constitutional duty to protect people’s sovereignty
By Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sri Lanka’s 8th Executive President In Sathkunanathan v. Attorney General and related cases,…
Sri Lanka hit by Psychiatrist migration – North-East Provinces severely impacted
College of Psychiatrists President Dr. Sajeewana Amarasinghe urges vital steps to ensure mental health and prompt…
Pumpkin bounty becomes a burden
Pumpkin growers in Nawagattegama in the Puttalam district are struggling with massive piles of unsold produce…
WNPS lecture: Bringing Them Back to the Wild
Dr Malaka Abeywardana, Head Veterinarian – Elephant Transit Home, Udawalawe will deliver this month’s Nations Trust…
Samudra´s music journey glows at BHU – India
Everyone dreams, some will perform, a few will achieve. For her, it is a fascinating journey…
“There is no planet B”
Sri Lanka is blessed with more than 100 rivers flowing through all around the tropical island.…
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Australia’s G-G bats for young cricketers
Australia’s Governor-General, Samantha Joy Mostyn, on an official tour to Sri Lanka, visited the Galle International Cricket grounds, where she met with young cricketers from…
UK, Canada to table new UNHRC resolution against Sri Lanka
Govt. expects softer motion compared to previous resolutions By Chandani Kirinde The United Kingdom and Canada have informed the government that a new resolution on…
30 judges in the dock, as JSC initiates disciplinary action
By Ranjith Padmasiri The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is considering initiating disciplinary action against about 30 magistrates and district judges following complaints and allegations against…
Forex from Lankans abroad surpasses US$4.4 billion
President to visit UN and Japan next month on key diplomatic missions
Central Expressway Part 1 contract: Committee favours settling MCC’s claims and awarding it the job
Daya named new RTI Commission Chief
Anticipatory bail plea fails; search on for Rathana Thera
X-Press Pearl disaster: AG to hand over forensic audit to reputed foreign agency
Mega-scale development projects lagging behind, only 5 out of 79 completed: Report
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Wesley prevail in last-minute thriller to take second spot
By M. Shamil AmitRUGBY
Wesley College produced a stirring second-half fightback to edge S. Thomas’ College 43–38 in a pulsating Cup Segment clash of the Dialog Schools Rugby League…
Royal’s second-half surge sinks Pathana
Royal College, Colombo, produced a comeback for the ages to…
Joes hold off spirited Ananda fightback to win thriller 36-29
Moratuwa SC dominate day one
Woakes may risk rehab over surgery to make Ashes
Sri Lanka into semis with a perfect group stage
Australia settle on Marsh and Head as T20 openers
Gunaratne’s ton powers CCC to easy win over Colts
Hameed Al Husseinie and Zahira clash in inaugural Heritage Derby
Uncertainty looms over Women’s World Cup matches in Bengaluru
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Glittering Sri Lankan jewellery in Australia
Vogue Jewellers, a veteran in Sri Lanka’s jewellery industry since 1962, has opened its first international store in Melbourne, Australia, holding a media conference in…
Labour reforms to change rules of the game
Hot on the heels of the US tariffs, the Government is spearheading moves towards the implementation of labour law reforms that trade unions fear could…
Sri Lanka risks Booking.com exit amid new tax
Sri Lanka’s tourism sector, which has been recovering in 2025, is struck by another crisis as tensions between the government and foreign online travel agents…
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Editorial
Casinos: Spin and win?
If there is one industry that has developed over the last fifty years, it is the gaming industry. From the old slot machines known as ‘one-armed bandits’ that were available in the odd boutique in the main towns to the introduction of Blackjack and Roulette tables with the opening of…
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- Political Commentary
As NPP eyes long haul in government, alarms over one-party rule
In answers to social media questions, Tilvin defends China’s one-party rule but is quick to clarify that in Sri Lanka, the party wants to stay in office through…
- 5th Column
Deshabindu’s fall from grace
My dear Deshabindu, It has been a while since I wrote to you last. I’m not even sure whether you got that letter because you were on the…
- The Economic Analysis
Increases in remittances, tourism earnings and exports boost foreign reserves
Foreign reserves increased to US$ 6.1 billion at the end of July owing to increases in remittances, tourism earnings and exports. Especially significant is the increase in merchandise…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Ex-minister clarifies Presidential Fund’s role in daughter’s scholarship
The recent disclosure that those with political connections have been granted government scholarships has resulted in denials and counter-allegations. Dr. Karunasena Kodituwakku, who was a former Minister of…
- Focus on Rights
A president’s promises in parliament; enough ‘intent, time for ‘action’
There is a question that hangs heavy in the air when President Anura Kumara Dissanayake sees fit to passionately pronounce in Parliament (as he did in a deftly…
- Sunday Punch
Chichi’s rocket returns from space to self-destruct on launching base
Satellite still in orbit, confirms Supreme SAT company boss It’s official. Chichi’s rocket, long believed to have gone out of control and lost in space, costing the state…
- In the National Interest
The Supreme SAT exchange – government could have minimised public embarrassment
Last week’s parliamentary clash over the Supreme SAT satellite venture — involving Rohitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa — has turned into far more than a…
- Lobby
History made: Parliament gives marching orders to IGP
By Sandun Jayawardana History was made at the Tenth Parliament of Sri Lanka on Tuesday when T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon became the country’s first Inspector General of Police (IGP)…
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Into Navy SEALs’ ‘Hell Week’ and back
Gritting his teeth he endured, vowing he would not quit…….Lieutenant Koyan Chamitha (27) of the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has survived not just ‘Hell Week’…
Gregory Rose inspired by Sigiriya’s famed verses
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
Learning life’s lessons as they teach little ones at LRH
Lankan bead artist at the Royal Academy of Arts summer show
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Kevin picks a perfect cast and comedy
Cold Theatre 7 brings back Ray Cooney’s Run for Your Wife By Yomal Senerath-Yapa Chaos is unleashed when John Smith ends up mugged and in…
Sharing her joy in animation
Empowerment with choreography
Jaffna Food Festival at Shangri-La Colombo
‘Katahanda’ marks 27 Years of empowering Voices
‘ELEVARE’ – New lifestyle mag launched
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Conflict resolution in Lanka: Three defining questions
To commemorate the 20th death anniversary of former Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar, who was assassinated by…
Pakistan HC marks Youm-E-Istehsal Kashmir Day
WNPS lecture: Bringing Them Back to the Wild
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Coming colours: National Youth association gets new members
In celebration of International Youth Day, the Parliamentary Caucus for Youth will hold a special programme…
Unresolved disciplinary inquiries creating unsafe conditions for students: Auditor General
Vacancies in ministry, institutes disrupting education: Report
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Kevin picks a perfect cast and comedy
Cold Theatre 7 brings back Ray Cooney’s Run for Your Wife By Yomal Senerath-Yapa Chaos is…
