President Maithripala Sirisena official visit to Japan
President Maithripala Sirisena who was on an official visit to Japan, met Emperor Akihito and Empress…
SLAF holds people-friendly 67th anniversary celebrations
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) celebrated its 67th Anniversary recently, with a series of events…
Treasure trove of artefacts excavated at Sigiriya
Recent archaeological excavations at Sigiriya have uncovered fascinating artefacts hat shed new light into its rich…
Discovery of the workable Provincial Cricket system
For the past two decades or more, all cricket pundits have stated in unison that if…
Its not the Captain speaking
Schoolchildren are briefed by an official at Mattala Airport, while on a visit. Pix by Rahul…
UGC facilitates WB funded AHEAD project at Sri Jayewardenepura University
A World Bank ( University Grants Commission (UGC) project, Accelerating Higher Education Expansion & Development (AHEAD)…
Catch those dental problems at a young age
Keep an eye on the ‘milk’ teeth of your children, is the advice of Consultant Orthodontist…
Taking audiences back in time with ‘Anything Goes’
The snappy, familiar tune of “Anything Goes” has found fame with jazz legends like Frank Sinatra,…
Big match faces
While the 139th Battle of the blues, between Royal College Colombo and S. Thomas’ College Mt.…
When Motorola pulled out due to political instability
In the field of Economics, there is hardly any need to give an introduction to Prof.…
Some reflections on SriLankan Airlines
Much has been written about the loss-making national carrier for some time in the media and…
News
Army engineers in Operation Digana
The Army Engineering Unit has stepped in to rebuild the houses and other premises that were damaged during the mob violence in Digana and surrounding…
Emergency to be lifted
President Maithripala Sirisena was due to rescind the State of…
MiG fraud: FCID finds startling new details
Sweeping changes in income tax system from April 1
BMW said to be driven by Minister’s son hits two cars before plunging into canal
Compromise on Audit Bill: Ministry Secretaries could impose surcharges
Private bank bypasses CBSL freeze on PTL, Rs 400m of OD settled
Politico’s lawyers object to prosecution bid to present child rape victim’s statement as evidence
Govt. to curb hate speech on social media
Nine CIMA employees allege they were threatened and forced to resign
Sweeping laws to be introduced against enforced disappearences
Indian High Commissioner Taranjit Singh Sandhu at the inauguration ceremony of the KDU
CIDA issues new regulations for key players in construction sector
Justice Achala Wengappuli appointed to Court of Appeal
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Shakib escapes with fine and a demerit point; Kusal Mendis goes unscathed
By Champika FernandoWhat happens to an erring umpire?
Bangladesh takes on India in ‘Nidahas’ final Cricket often conjures up images of a good-natured sporting contests in contrast to football or rugby. But Friday’s…
Two to go and its all open in the big count
With just two more coupons weekends left before of the…
Another rain affected stalemate at Galle
Fickle weather — Trinity-Antonian clash limps to a draw
Skipper Dellon inspires Thomians to 131-run win
Pathum, Sonal shine in drawn game
A narrow shave for the Rajans
Travel Trade — slicers back on the board
Sri Lanka girls emerge JFC champs
Even at times of despair faith kept Roshen on a high
Heard in the Mustang Tent: Royal-Thomian Cricket Match
Mahela emphasises the need to embrace significant changes
NEGC to host International Inter-Club Golf Tourney on March 31
Neil Rajapakse takes over NCC Cricket Academy
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Ingenuity of Sri Lankan inventors
‘Magura’, a locally assembled Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicle (ROV) by two Sri Lankan inventors – Gayashan De Alwis and Kasun Hasantha.…
Registrar of Companies open all 7-days
The government is making it easier and quicker to start…
Over 30% drop in WA arrivals, 100s of cancellations
Hilton, Hyatt sales in limbo due to legal catch
Two brokerages in hot water
Business Times wins important ruling against SLBFE
Sad days to happiness
When Motorola pulled out due to political instability
AIA Smart Pensions makes retirement planning smarter
HNB explores S. Asian and S. East Asian expansion
Cooperatives cannot be charitable anymore
Aitken Spence Aviation employee wins award for airport ops
New Mission Director for USAID in Sri Lanka arrives
PABC sees accelerated growth in 2017
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Editorial
Women’s Rights; and the wrongs
The International Day for Women was marked worldwide last week, but the unfortunate events in Kandy and its environs took the focus away in Sri Lanka. Much is said on March 8 each year to celebrate the usually underplayed role of women in society as well as their trials and…
Columns
- Political Commentary
No-confidence motion against Prime Minister: Another political crisis waiting to happen
Strong undercurrents are once again rocking the shaky relations between the two coalition partners — the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) and the United National Party (UNP). This…
- 5th Column
The situation warrants your return
My dear Arjuna, I thought I must write to you as you are very much in the news these days. That is because you find yourself in a…
- The Economic Analysis
Resurgence of communal violence threat to tourism, FDI and balance of payments
The recent communal violence has raised apprehensions on its repercussions on the economy. Although the violence was restricted to three areas in Ampara, Kandy district and Gintota, and…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Kandy unrest and social media ban: German Chancellor calls off visit
Though the Kandy District’s one time trouble spots remain calm, the State of Emergency continues. Many are the not-so-good stories that are unfolding, both for the Government and…
- Focus on Rights
A fragile democratic balance and ‘emergency over-reach’
The ‘abnormal’ has become normal once again as Sri Lanka quietly and almost gently slipped back into a nation-wide State of Emergency, imposed by the Government as a…
- Sunday Punch
Hi, long time no see on Facebook and why no hear on WhatsApp?
During the second term of the Rajapaksa Presidency when the nation witnessed racial violence erupt on the streets and the call arose from many quarters demanding the then…
- Thoughts from London
Cometh the Peace Corps bearing gifts
Students of Greek mythology and the writings of ancient Greeks such as Homer would well remember the story of the Trojan horse. That was a neat stratagem pulled…
Plus
Discovering SLML’s treasure trove
Nestling within a historic building is a rare treasure trove of knowledge coming down the ages. Ordinary is the door within the home of the…
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
Striding the English academia without losing his Sri Lankanness
The “Rat Pack” comes alive with Gananath and En Route
Her own kind of cabaret
Internationally acclaimed mother and daughter duo to perform here
Picking up discards to create stories within
This Easter Prestantia Chorale once again sings for the School for the Deaf & Blind
There was laughter and food for thought
Bon appetit a la French Embassy!
Watch out for these young trendsetters
HSBC Fashion Week: Enter designing with responsibility
GFH honours its female staffers
Royal College 62 Group reunion in Kerala: Rekindling old bonds and making new ones
Muslim Ladies Study Circle’s Kahatovita vocational centre gets new building
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Well, it’s fun, it’s challenging
Amphitheatre Productions’ remake of H.C.N. de Lanerolle and E. M. W. Joseph’s hit comedy “Well, Mudaliyar!” will be staged at 7.30 p.m. on March 23,…
Hooked on marathons
Taking audiences back in time with ‘Anything Goes’
Big match faces
Cranberries to release final album this year
Keeping things simple
‘Sign of the times’ – Band Heroes 2018
‘Tekken’ things to another level
Russian Ballet School opens the floor for Lankan Ballerinas
‘Maname’ in Horana
Sarathchandra’s timeless classic in the South
A comedy goes to hills
Birthday gift to Father of Lankan cinema
A tale of a fearless tax collector
Blue Wave Hotel: Introduces luxury living in Arugam Bay
IATA Awards
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Max Planck Society, an intellectual hub for high quality research
Germany, the “Land of ideas” (German: Land der Ideen), is highly reputed for high quality, innovative,…
Promoting Sri Lanka-Japan friendship
Ex-international civil servants elect Dr. Hettiaratchy as AFICS president
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A heart-felt dance, march and walk
A blast of music and as the ‘infectious and catchy’ melody and words of ‘By the…
Individual care and attention key to success
Get those patients out of their pyjamas
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Russian Ballet School opens the floor for Lankan Ballerinas
As the heat for Russian Classical Ballet in Colombo keeps building up with each passing day,…
‘Maname’ in Horana
Sarathchandra’s timeless classic in the South
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Good Friends Good Times!
They had not seen Vincent that entire week and when they had last seen each other…