Seya’s tragedy: The search, the discovery and heartache
She enters the room supported by two women. A faint sob escapes her as she looks…
India sees in Ranil a partner with whom it can do business
“The smiles were wide, the body language was great, everyone was happy.” So said an Indian…
A company demands its ‘pound of flesh’
The Lanka Electricity Company (Private) Limited (LECO), has disconnected power supply to the Maggona Railway Crossing…
Why no goals for vital health sectors, asks Rajitha
As the United Nations General Assembly focuses on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in New York next…
Colts and SLPA take day offs with early wins
Colts CC and SLPA CC recorded outright wins with a day to spare in the SLC…
TNA hits out at LTTE, calls on Govt. to accept OISL report
The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) has fired a strong salvo at the Liberation Tigers of Tamil…
The second phase of the Outer Circular Highway
The second phase of the Outer Circular Highway, the 8.9 km stretch from Kaduwela to Kadawatha…
South Asia Textile Industries launches ambitious Rs. 1 billion expansion programme
Leading Sri Lankan textile manufacturer South Asia Textile Industries Lanka recently launched a highly ambitious expansion…
UK’s ‘Sunday Times’ picks Sri Lanka as ‘Destination of the Year’
The Sunday Times UK, the best selling British news paper, which has a circulation of 1,032,000…
News
Four-legged Jumbo jets to Mattala
With few if any planes coming to the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport and excess paddy being stored there, the scent of the paddy drew wild…
Hybrid court in US draft resolution
The United States which earlier backed a “credible domestic inquiry”…
Probe on state funds for Rajapaksa guild
Dollar hits Rs. 140 mark; IMF welcomes move
Prices of essential food items going up
Drug deal within court premises
Lanka sails fast to meet EU’s fishing deadline
Seya’s tragedy: The search, the discovery and heartache
India sees in Ranil a partner with whom it can do business
NCPA calls for strict implementation of laws against child abusers
Why India is excited about Sri Lanka’s new Ministry of Megapolis
Millions paid to US lobby firms to do basic embassy work
Jumbos at receiving end with no let up in conflict
We can’t massage lies: Weeratunga’s lobby claims dismissed
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Elusive final – a reality in Thailand for Tuskers!
Sri Lanka is pursuing a realistic vision of becoming a force to be reckoned within Asia, in sevens rugby. Already tagged a ‘dangerous’ opponent, the…
Sayer guides Trinity to win over St. Anthony’s Wattala
A match haul of 10 for 87 by Trinity skipper…
Jubilee high jump for Bens
Colts and SLPA take day offs with early wins
Wesley College Walk of Grit 2015
Jeep Wrangler Southern Night Rally to cover 455kms
Foreign tours — Bane of Sri Lanka football
Lankan cricket through the looking glass
Visvanathan appointed to Asian Hockey Federation
MCA Premier League from Wednesday
Settled batting order will see results
Veteran sports journalist Asoka comes out with Palamuveniya
Rain plays havoc
TTSC softball cricket tourney on October 4
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The second phase of the Outer Circular Highway
The second phase of the Outer Circular Highway, the 8.9 km stretch from Kaduwela to Kadawatha opens for public.…
Top Sri Lankan bankers visit Dubai, Abu Dhabi
A high level delegation of Sri Lankan bankers led by…
CID, FCID probe on millions of dollars spent on foreign PR
SEC gets tough on ‘too smart’ investors
Two more high profile, former CIFL officials arrested
Budget 2016 considers austerity measures to cut deficit to 5.5% of GDP
Effects of money laundering on economic progress
Warning bells for a 150-year old product – Comment
Single window revenue and tax systems
Lankan tea industry struggling but 150th anniversary next year a silver lining
Discussion on ‘ageing and policy issues’ on Sept 28
Suncity Developers starts construction on newest apartment complex
ADB loan for Govt. to channel Mahaweli water to the North
Malaysian business delegation visiting Colombo next week
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Editorial
Time bomb for Govt.
One of the ironies of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) passing strictures this week on the way the Government of Sri Lanka and its Armed Forces conducted a military campaign to liquidate a heavily armed, most dangerous, fascist, racist terrorist organisation and accusing the Armed Forces of being responsible…
Columns
- Political Column
What next at UNHRC: Govt. ponders its options
US and Sri Lanka in dialogue to work out new resolution to be presented on Sept 30 President pledges tough action against “Gang of Five” trying to provoke…
- 5th Column
Some advice for Sampanthan
My dear Sampanthan seeya, I thought I must write to you to offer my congratulations to you, now that you seem to have been finally accepted by all…
- The Economic Analysis
Gains from lower fuel prices frittered away by increased imports
The trade deficit expanding by 15.6 per cent to US$ 4 billion in the first half of the year has brought about a balance of payments crisis and…
- Focus on Rights
On that ‘hybrid court’ and other misconceptions
Even as Sri Lanka gradually recovers from the shock of Wednesday’s release of harsh (albeit fairly predictable) findings on ‘systemic’ war time atrocities by a United Nations mandated…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
TNA hits out at LTTE, calls on Govt. to accept OISL report
The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) has fired a strong salvo at the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) after the OHCHR report accused them of committing war crimes.…
- Sunday Punch
Human Rights Chief’s compromise: Crossbred court probe for war sins
If the Lankan Government had expected the worst from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) report this week then what it got was the best it could…
- THOUGHTS FROM LONDON
Speak the truth to report the truth
The other day I read rather curious remarks made by the Minister for Parliamentary Reforms and Media Gayantha Karunathilaka in an interview with a state-run newspaper. Minister Karunathilaka is…
Plus
‘Artfelt’ need
If you stand in a certain spot, it looks as though the man is teetering dangerously close to a precipice, which drops into a dark abyss. No one…
Letters/Appreciations
Retaining US PR firms to lobby for Lanka is indeed a crime! A crime like no other!!! We are indeed most grateful to Namini Wijedasa and the Sunday…
Finding the perfect blend
It was a TV producer attending a short cookery course at Ballymaloe Cookery School who suggested that Rachel Allen should do her own TV show. Pregnant with her…
Anagarika’s efforts to foster Buddhism in Asia began in Adyar
The Theosophical Society (TS) opened its new headquarters in Adyar, near Madras, in 1882. New buildings were constructed, a library containing valuable Hindu and Buddhist manuscripts was established…
Magazine
Making it his business to make you look good
By Duvindi Illankoon There’s something about Isuru De Silva that will immediately put you at ease. Perhaps it’s the twinkle in his eye, or the…
‘Chakra’:An insight to male chauvinism
On a long dark night the drums will roll
DJ Hanna at Green Zone After Party
Galle Fort all set for HSBC Colombo Fashion Week Resort
Joe’s Blue and White fantasy
It’s doggy-love with a touch of fashion
‘Victorias LXXX’
Toastmaster Arfath earns world champion title in Malaysia
FDO’S to rock Colombo
Competitive Frisbee playing
Short plays in Negombo for a worthy cause
Whitney Houston to come back as a hologram
A place for comic art lovers
‘Katti Batti’: Clash of classes over love
‘Saadaya’ goes to Matara
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Revving two strokes for a worthy cause
The grand Sri Lankan voyage for 40 tuk-tuk novices begins this weekend. Pimp My Tuk-Tuk (PMTT,)…
Look ahead to scale new heights
From Shear(ing) magic to Project Joy
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On a long dark night the drums will roll
Finalists for TNL Onstage 2015 were announced last week following two electrically charged semi-final rounds. Building…
Toastmaster Arfath earns world champion title in Malaysia
Competitive Frisbee playing
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‘Chakra’:An insight to male chauvinism
‘Chakra’ a teleplay exposing the human weaknesses that have been existing throughout generations and set as…
