Bangladesh ‘Tigers’ whipped by Lankan ‘Lions’
The deteriorating pitch at the Sinhalese Sports Club became Prabath Jayasuriya’s playground as Sri Lanka delivered…
Wesley stun defending champs St. Peter’s
High riding Wesley College hit the daylights out of defending champions St. Peter’s College as they…
The potter’s plea
By D Gnanasiri Hettarachchige in Ampara A once thriving pottery industry in a remote area of…
Schoolboy and uncle killed in fertiliser lorry accident
Two persons including a 15-year-old boy were killed when a lorry carrying fertiliser rammed into their…
Colombo Aces crowned champions as SLPL 2025 wraps up a thrilling inaugural season
After three action-packed days of high-stakes rallies, roaring crowds, and unforgettable match moments, the curtain closed…
Locomotive hotel tempts tourists with a Rs 9,500 Nanu Oya holiday
Text and pix by Reka Tharangani A 1960s locomotive built in Germany and a couple of…
Iran’s envoy says his country won’t close Hormuz Strait, citing ties with friendly nations
Iran will not close the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint through which one-fifth of the world’s…
DG Health calls for cooperation as this year’s third countrywide anti dengue campaign is launched
SLAF to use drones to identify and eliminate mosquito breeding sites By Dilushi Wijesinghe The Health…
Mega hauls of smuggled Indian contraband netted in Kalpitiya
By Padma Kumari Kankanamge The Kalpitiya peninsula, located some 50 km off Rameswaram and just about…
Our very own MasterChef soon
MasterChef Sri Lanka, the latest international edition of the globally recognised culinary reality show is scheduled…
Evergreen memories in the presence of an inspirational Iranganie
Under a night sky and the moving shadows cast by the leafy garden of the Barefoot…
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No Chennai, Lanka welcomes Bohra members
Unable to attend the main religious event in Chennai due to visa issues, thousands of Dawoodi Bohra community members—mostly from Pakistan—are in Sri Lanka, where…
Trump’s new fund-cut move may halt war-crime probes
By Chandani Kirinde President Donald Trump’s office announced a recommendation to terminate US funding for nearly two dozen programmes that conduct war crimes and accountability…
Undervalued vehicles to be re-exported to country of origin
By Damith Wickramasekara A stock of luxury and reconditioned vehicles imported after undervaluing them are to be re-exported to the country of origin after the…
Same-sex marriages: Justice Minister contests UNHRC chief’s claims
CIABOC launches probe into Rs. 240,000 rent paid to Keheliya for ‘ghost’ Benz
Library conference sees e-book launch
Urgent medicine purchases on G2G basis: Criteria before Cabinet
Minimum wage being raised, but legal tussle over monthly allowance
Aesthetic University in tears, as its guardian dog departs
Cargo ship disaster plastic pellet cleanup claims raised with insurer
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Bangladesh ‘Tigers’ whipped by Lankan ‘Lions’
By Champika Fernandocricket
The deteriorating pitch at the Sinhalese Sports Club became Prabath Jayasuriya’s playground as Sri Lanka delivered a superb performance to secure a comprehensive innings and…
Twin centurion Pathum Nissanka ‘ready to take over role of a senior’
Pathum Nissanka’s twin centuries – 187 in Galle and 158…
DDS calls for more Tests
Najmul Shanto steps down as Bangladesh Test captain
Wesley stun defending champs St. Peter’s
Isipathana edge past brave Zahira 38-27 despite red card
Tuskers tame Tigers to remain unbeaten
Trinity thrash Joes
Ananda stage second giant-killing act
Madushanka returns for ODIs
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Products of female entrepreneurs
A Bank of Ceylon (BOC)-sponsored trade fair showcasing products of female entrepreneurs was held in Fort this week. Pic by Eshan Fernando…
Ceasefire holds sway in exports to West Asia
Sri Lanka’s exports are resuming their shipments to the West Asian region as the ceasefire between Iran and Israel was holding after the 12-day war…
Digital ID vendor selection this month
The Request for Proposal (RFP) to select a vendor for implementing the Sri Lanka Unique Digital Identity (SLUDI) system will be completed within this month,…
Global shipping lines relieved over ceasefire
Congestion at Colombo Port builds up
President Dissanayake to visit Maldives
Star Garments opens new apparel factory in West Africa
Tourists and local communities
“Smoke and mirrors”
Government pushes FDI despite global, local challenges
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Editorial
Success-starved UNHRC looking for quick win here
If the United Nations was a hapless spectator on matters of international peace and security last week with the reigning superpower calling the shots, a UN visitor was very much centre stage here in Sri Lanka. The Government rolled out the red carpet for the United Nations High Commissioner for…
Columns
- Political Commentary
Beyond niceties: UN bonhomie won’t end Lanka’s human rights woes
Behind the positive impressions cited by UN Human Rights Chief lie continued efforts to haul Lanka for war crimes Repeal of PTA, other controversial laws, gender rights and…
- 5th Column
Unscrupulous elements
My dear Vraie, I thought of writing to you to congratulate you on becoming only the second lady to assume the mayoralty of Colombo, and that too succeeding…
- The Economic Analysis
Ceasefire in West Asia would stabilise economy and prevent hardships
The fragile and uncertain ceasefire in the Israel-Iran war provides much relief to the country’s economy. Had the war escalated, our trade, inward remittance and tourism-dependent economy would…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Jaishankar blames India’s Emergency period for fishing dispute with Lanka
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said Friday that Sri Lankan authorities were arresting Indian fishermen because of an emergency-era agreement that gave up fishing rights in some…
- Sunday Punch
Nureo’s fate makes doctors quiz: ‘To prescribe or not to prescribe’
I n view of the severe dearth of medical drugs prevailing in government hospitals, the Association of Medical Specialists wrote to Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa on Friday, placing…
- In the National Interest
Should Sri Lanka knowingly send its citizens into harm’s way for economic gain?
In the wake of Sri Lanka’s economic collapse, the country has once again turned to its overseas workers—especially female migrant domestic workers—as a lifeline. Their remittances, along with…
- Thoughts from London
Last week I did something terribly wrong
It was only in the early school days, learning harsh foreign phrases and throwing them at an enemy as I did the other day; Il macabro would have…
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Finding ‘Rizana’ in a new face from Hatton
Vidushika Reddy from Kotagala, Hatton, is Rizana. At the title reveal on Tuesday at the Cinnamon Grand of ‘Rizana – A Caged Bird’ – Chandran…
Our very own MasterChef soon
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More than a name and restaurant
As the popular Nihonbashi marks 30 years, the man behind it Dharshan Munidasa reflects on his out of the box journey By Dilushi Wijesinghe On…
Lankan dancers at Gangotsav Festival in Patna
Global cinematic crusade seeking justice for Rizana
Japanese anime on guarding an actress
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Medical education in Sri Lanka: The way forward
An evidence-based critical analysis By Prof. Mohan de Silva This article is a critical analysis of…
Lanka to host international architects’ conference
Celao Capital advises India’s Mazagon to acquire controlling stake in Colombo Dockyard
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From IMBS with love: Police students get computer lab
IMBS donated a computer lab to the Police Training School at Nikaweratiya for the benefit of…
CTU slams government’s inaction on private university teacher hiring
World Bank USD50 million financing to help students and teachers
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More than a name and restaurant
As the popular Nihonbashi marks 30 years, the man behind it Dharshan Munidasa reflects on his…
