President on a roll as some parts of Budget speech sounded like top of the pops ‘Greatest Hits’ compilation
Allocations for president’s flagship programme “A Nation United National Operation” Opposition compares proposals with pledges…
President allows SriLankan Airlines strategic plan to work, if not, open to other options
By Kapila Bandara Other options will be considered for the national carrier if the strategic plan…
Disappointing news for lit fans, no GLF in 2026
Organisers say financial model needs a refresh before festival returns in 2027 By Yomal Senerath-Yapa The…
Airport upgrades, destinations, and workforce buildup for tourism sector
By Tharushi Weerasinghe Several substantial allocations have been outlined in Budget 2026 to strengthen Sri Lanka’s…
Chasing off elephants viewed with scepticism
By Kasun Warakapitiya Widespread concerns have been expressed over the impacts of ad hoc elephant drives…
Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela at the helm of the Maligawa again
By L. B. Senaratne and Shane Seneviratne Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela was reappointed to the…
Pioneers in battling diabetes highlight simple ways to keep silent killer at bay
On its 30th anniversary, the National Diabetes Centre pledges to continue the good work By…
Uptick in living conditions as houses and housing units on the rise, census reveals
Gampaha overtakes Colombo as housing leader North/East provinces drive sharpest housing growth as modern amenities expand…
Discovery of new reef ridge draws attention to these overlooked biodiversity hotspots
By Tharushi Weerasinghe New mapping has revealed that the Yakampita and Gingiripita patch reefs, located a…
All for the love of rescue animals
Gabriel’s Charity Auction and Fashion Show in aid of Rescue Animals Sri Lanka ( RAS)…
Chathura’s ‘The Old Man and His Mask’ made official selection
Toronto Global Film Festival By Susitha R. Fernando Talented filmmaker and academic Chathura Vimarsha’s latest short…
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From reed to leather, economy upgraded
A step up budget bag: In February President Anura Kumara Dissanayake carried the budget proposals in a locally- manufactured bag with reed, but this time…
Double cabs on use-and-return basis for all MPs
Announcement comes three days after tender closed for 1,775 pickup trucks — short notice breaches procurement guidelines By Namini Wijedasa Three days after closing the…
Lower tax thresholds to create 30,000 new files, with inevitable price hikes
By S. Rubatheesan and Damith Wickremasekara With the government’s proposal to reduce the registration threshold of the Value Added Tax and the Social Security Contribution…
Archbishop Gallagher’s sudden illness disrupts Lanka visit
CIABOC’s independence is undermined if Govt. controls funds, says DG
Budget fails to redress retired teachers’ and principals’ grievances, protests to continue
Tax holidays slashed for strategic development projects
Making exam centres mosquito-free
Businessmen arrested for unlawful selling of Sathosa garlic discharged
Cabinet approves multi-million dollar bid for overhaul of four MI 17 helicopters
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Optimistic Sri Lanka embark on challenging twin series to Pakistan
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As Sri Lanka departed for Pakistan yesterday morning for a white-ball series, skipper Charith Asalanka underlined the importance of winning the series to boost the…
Sasith shines for Dharmaraja; Carey record outright win
Sasith Bandara produced a fine knock of 111, well supported…
Havies, backed by talent and sponsors, eye League title
Defending champs Sri Lanka relegated to Bowl title hunt in Hong Kong
Abrar, Saim set up Pakistan’s maiden home ODI series win over SA
Ireland scramble to scrappy win over Japan
Same storyline remerging after a decade ahead of T20 WC
BCCI raises Asia Cup issue at ICC meet
13 complete FEI-certified groom course
47th MHA 7s at P. Sara Oval today
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The ‘new’ receptionist!
A speaking, walking robot (no… not an eating one!) that can perform the role of a receptionist was unveiled at the INFOTEL 2025 exhibition at…
AI deep fakes lure Sri Lankans into costly investment scams
A chilling new wave of cybercrime is sweeping across Sri Lanka, as scammers use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create convincing deep fake videos featuring well-known…
Budget 2026 focuses on growth, development and advancing SMEs
The Budget 2026 presented in Parliament by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Friday revealed a range of allocations and reforms aimed at ensuring economic stability,…
Govt. to move out of plantations
Banks auction properties of ‘wilful’ defaulters
Mirotone acquisition to repaint JAT on global stage
Weaponising poverty
Expenses of the West, taxes of the East
Five Indian systems operators shortlisted for SLUDI
People’s Bank promotes Financial Literacy at FinLit Expo Galle
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Editorial
Turning a blind eye
My dear Tilvin sahodaraya and Nihal sahodaraya, I thought of writing to you because, even though Anura sahodaraya was busy presenting his Budget on Friday, that has been overshadowed by someone whose wife is a ‘maalimaawa’ local councillor being arrested, allegedly with a stock of heroin. This is not exactly…
Columns
- Political Commentary
President on a roll as some parts of Budget speech sounded like top of the pops ‘Greatest Hits’ compilation
Allocations for president’s flagship programme “A Nation United National Operation” Opposition compares proposals with pledges the NPP made in its election manifesto, ‘A Thriving Nation, A Beautiful…
- The Economic Analysis
Economic objectives of 2026 budget: Will it achieve fiscal consolidation to spur growth?
The economic objectives of the NPP government’s second budget should be to achieve fiscal consolidation—a prerequisite to enable economic stability and growth. Fiscal consolidation A low fiscal deficit…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
He didn’t forget to remember our four-legged friends
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake made sure he did not forget the welfare of pet animals when he presented the Budget to Parliament on Friday. Among the budget proposals…
- Focus on Rights
Fair political weather or foul; the NPP’s foot-dragging over provincial council elections
When then Presidential hopeful Anura Kumara Dissanayake declared mid last year to the National Peoples’ Party (NPP)’s overseas faithful that Sri Lanka’s Provincial Council (PC) system will ‘continue…
- Sunday Punch
Windmills of Power on the rocks as Govt bows to people protests
The Government has called a sudden halt to the winds of power that will blow across the Mannar isle in the near future. This sudden decision, taken at…
- In the National Interest
Easter Sunday attacks: What happened to Sara Pulasthini? Ask Anandan
In recent months, the public discourse has been dominated by daily reports of violent underworld clashes, drug-related killings, and major narcotics detections. Yet, in this flurry of criminal…
- Thoughts from London
So now a faithful ally of the once castigated IMF
Some said he will. Some said he will not. Still others stood in numbed silence waiting for what they believed would be post-budget shell shock. By the time…
- Lobby
Budget has not presented programme to achieve economic growth: Harsha
By Sandun Jayawardana The first day’s debate on the second reading of Budget 2026 saw sparks fly between the government and opposition benches yesterday, hinting at more stormy…
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A stage to shine
Weeks of rehearsals, improvisation exercises, and music sessions culminated in performances that blended creativity and resilience. Marking a remarkable milestone of 25 years of promoting…
A family heritage built to last
SLDF 2025: Discovering Colombo through design, creativity and storytelling
Appreciations
The Tudawe Children’s Home: Equipping the girls for life beyond
If music be a therapeutic means play on, play on
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When you need some pet-time
Arrenga Nadaraja visits Paw Street where you can hang out with dogs and cats Many would affirm that being around dogs and cats is a…
All for the love of rescue animals
Chathura’s ‘The Old Man and His Mask’ made official selection
‘Nidos kota Nidahas’ by Wasantha Geetharachi
Kanchuka Dharmasiri’s ‘Nuga Gahak’ takes the stage at ‘Kamatha’
Ten yes of ‘Dom and Asanka’ on YES 101
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Gamani Corea and his enduring legacy for the Global South
By Dr Minna Thaheer The 100th birth anniversary of Dr Gamani Corea was commemorated on November…
AFICS holds AGM
Senior citizens pit their wits at all island tournament
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Students shine at INFOTEL 2025 National ICT Exhibition
The INFOTEL 2025 National ICT Exhibition which opened at the BMICH on Friday is due to…
Budget 2026 sees increased bursaries, allowances in education sector
Sri Lanka universities to sign MoUs with foreign unis
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When you need some pet-time
Arrenga Nadaraja visits Paw Street where you can hang out with dogs and cats Many would…
