Sri Lankans stand by India in their moment of grief
Sri Lanka joined the international community in mourning the victims of the Air India crash that…
Opposition secures control of local councils through alliance of convenience
The ruling NPP also gains control of several Sabhas, but all eyes on tomorrow’s CMC…
Mahanama shock Rajans
Newcomers to the top rank, Mahanama College made a remarkable recovery to record an upsetting 15-5…
How a multimillion-dollar loan dairy cow bid turned sour and left the industry high and dry
By Namini Wijedasa Sri Lanka’s multimillion-dollar loan to buy dairy cows from Australia in a failed…
The glow of Thanthirimale and other Poson events shed their light
The island lit up in honour of Poson on Tuesday as people from all faiths and…
No breakthrough: Mystery continues over the missing macaw
By Kasun Warakapitiya Investigations into the theft of a macaw from the Dehiwala Zoo ten days…
Govt. taking steps to address homelessness, says deputy minister
By Minaza Hassan More than 100,000 Sri Lankans are homeless, and this number rises when those…
SLCP holds unique congress
Dr. Duminda Samarasinghe practises what he preaches Many aspects of the 27th Annual Scientific Congress of…
Egypt foils Global March to Gaza; Sri Lankan activist among those deported
By Tharushi Weerasinghe Thousands of international activists attempting to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza were blocked…
Aquinas College of Higher Studies: A Beacon of Excellence in Education
Nestled in the heart of Colombo, Aquinas College of Higher Studies stands tall as a…
Ballet meets jazz for quintessential love story
Nilan Maligaspe Creative Dance & Drama Academy brings to stage ‘The Loveena Story’ By Yomal Senerath-Yapa…
News
It’s selfie time in Germany with President
Hundreds of Sri Lankans living in Germany got an opportunity to take selfies with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Friday in Berlin when he…
Red labelled container release: Probe com. calls for further audit
The government committee appointed to inquire into the controversial release of 323 containers over two days from the Colombo Port has called for a further…
Govt. drops move to abolish pensions of ex-presidents
The government has deleted from the action plan of the Ministry of Justice and National Integration its commitment to abolish the pensions and special privileges…
CID report reveals 69 prisoners have been freed without official clearance
Lanka bracing for adverse impact of Iran-Israel conflict on critical sectors
Gen Hamilton Wanasinghe’s funeral at Borella today
Experts dismiss animal survey, question accuracy of figures
Presidential pardons and other amnesties going back four to five years to be probed by CID
Devotees flock to St. Anthony’s feast
NSC, SLMC denounce Israel’s attack on Iran
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FINALLY: Heartache is over for South Africa
cricketTon-up Markram leads South Africa to WTC title
Aiden Markram’s magnificent century was the cornerstone of South Africa’s five-wicket victory over Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s on Saturday as…
Ananda stun Science in close battle
Ananda College secured a hard-fought 32-26 victory over Science College,…
Mahanama shock Rajans
Joes overcome weather to record first win
Royal dominate in muddy Bogambara massacre
Nine new Junior National records tumble on Day 3
McKyle stars as Thomians contain Zahira
St. Peter’s in easy win over Eagles
Lions score 74-14 to tame Tigers at Pallekele
Committee findings push for fresh shooting elections under new Sports Regulations
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Helicopter tours for tourists
With tourism on a roll these days, many tourists are using helicopters for sightseeing visits. Here two tourists inside a Senok Air helicopter at the…
SEC reinforces its authority, heads roll
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has set fit and proper criteria for all major stakeholders of the capital market industry, after suspending three stockbrokers…
BIA Master Plan assigned to Dutch firm
Haskoning DHV Nederland B.V, a Dutch consulting engineering firm, has been appointed to draft the master plan for the expansion project of the Bandaranaike International…
Govt. readies to unveil Nation Branding campaign
CRIB launches new initiatives, products
Hospitality finds new platform in hotel management companies
Banks directed to extend more relief to SMEs
Conflict of interest
Digitalising the mess
Sri Lanka cuts foreign borrowing, boosts domestic financing
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Editorial
Nation’s health in focus
The health sector has come into public focus in recent weeks, not least due to the outbreak of chikungunya, an increased number of dengue and related mosquito-borne viral illnesses, a new variant of the dreaded COVID lurking around, hospitals partially non-functional, a shortage of doctors and a pharmaceutical issue bordering…
Columns
- Political Commentary
Opposition secures control of local councils through alliance of convenience
The ruling NPP also gains control of several Sabhas, but all eyes on tomorrow’s CMC mayoral contest Controversy persists over presidential pardon and the release of red-flagged…
- 5th Column
Sri Lanka’s autopen
My dear Anura sahodaraya, I thought of writing to you while you rub shoulders with the high and mighty in Germany. Reading newspaper headlines one day this week,…
- The Economic Analysis
Expeditious actions can enhance export capacity and improve trade balance
The current uncertainties in global trade and tariffs are an opportunity to make much-needed structural changes to strengthen our weak export capacity and unstable export structure. Persistent deficits…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Six months later, Ranwala says his PhD certificate may take more time to come
Friday (13) marked six months since Gampaha district parliamentarian Asoka Ranwala was forced to step down as Speaker of Parliament less than a month into his tenure amid…
- Focus on Rights
A roller-coaster ride to local government insanity
In Sri Lanka’s far from glorious post-independence electoral history, have we ever seen such a verita-ble song and dance over a local government election or various groups of…
- Sunday Punch
Mystery of the missing 323 red flagged containers continues to rock the nation
The existence of God can never be proved either true or false. It is only faith that makes us believe that God exists, that there’s life after death,…
- In the National Interest
The presidential pardon scandal reflects the systemic failures and institutional decay in governance structures
The recent revelations surrounding the misuse of the presidential pardon have sent shockwaves across Sri Lanka, laying bare the deep institutional rot festering within the Prisons Department. A…
- Thoughts from London
When Tony sends his little Blairs to sell his wares
Now that came as a real ‘shokku’, as the Japanese might say. With the recently elected local government mafiosos at each other’s throats trying to grab some dying…
Plus
Showcasing a dynamic English Dept through its own lit festival
The Department of English at the University of Colombo is hosting a festival of Sri Lankan English language and literature at the university premises on…
Giving second life to children with liver disease
Nature how it should be, carefree
Appreciations
WNPS lecture: Role of photography as a conservation tool
A DIY batik kit with all the magic and fun
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Ballet meets jazz for quintessential love story
Nilan Maligaspe Creative Dance & Drama Academy brings to stage ‘The Loveena Story’ By Yomal Senerath-Yapa It’s the historic story of Lovina Aponsuwa and Governor…
Waste that spurs a green canvas
Music News by Miles Brohier
Amir returns with another inspiring kid’s movie
Jetwing Hotels Awarded 19 Travellers’ Choice® Awards
‘La Bambas’ Unbroken for lifetime
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Egypt foils Global March to Gaza; Sri Lankan activist among those deported
By Tharushi Weerasinghe Thousands of international activists attempting to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza were blocked…
US threatens UN members seeking a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict
Rediscovering Ravana: A legend reimagined
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Heartfelt song: Students lend their voices at Poson festival
Students of Shri Wimalagana Vidyalaya in Thanthirimale perform at the Poson celebrations held in Thanthirimale. The…
More foreign scholarships for local students: Deputy Min
Sri Lankans in Singapore form IT association
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Ballet meets jazz for quintessential love story
Nilan Maligaspe Creative Dance & Drama Academy brings to stage ‘The Loveena Story’ By Yomal Senerath-Yapa…
