Constitutional quagmire continues; President says he sleeps well but people restless
Contradictory and confusing reports as to when Parliament will be reconvened; both sides claim they have…
Fish aplenty but low returns complain fishermen
Despite a rich harvest of fish in the Chilaw area their prices have been low. Despite…
Key elephant-train solutions derailed
The government has begun implementing parts of a proposal aimed at preventing elephants from being killed…
Investigators check video of Ranatunga shooting incident
The Colombo Crime Division has taken over all CCTV footage related to the shooting incident at…
Oct. 26, 2018: The purge and the ‘Night of the Long Knives’
“What was done to me will be done to you one day,” said Mahinda Rajapaksa to…
Kandy SC expect to kick off from where they left
Kandy Sports Club (KSC) which was in the doldrums in the 1980s, achieved the breakthrough in…
Fashion and culture at ‘Innovation Island’
By Ruqyyaha Deane The theme ‘Innovation Island’ was taken up by an interesting mix of local…
Royal keep the E.F.C. Pereira Trophy in Reid Avenue
The Royal College tennis teams dominated the 14th annual tennis encounter with their rivals S. Thomas’…
Little from “little by little”
At two different forums that I attended recently I had the opportunity to listen to some…
Political uncertainty growing in Sri Lanka – Moody’s
The unfolding political crisis is credit negative for Sri Lanka because it heightens policy uncertainty and…
CIPFA London recognises CPFA, Sri Lanka qualification
The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, London, (CIPFA), one of the six leading bodies…
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The House of Lanka’s destiny
The House of Parliament, the supreme legislature of the sovereign people, is closed to MPs following the prorogation. But schoolchildren were allowed to enter the…
TNA resolves to back no-faith motion against Rajapaksa
The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) has resolved to vote in…
I will reconvene Parliament soon, says President
Govt. Printer waiting for vital gazette
Please bear with us; we’re up by Rs. 20 from next week
Political turmoil puts mega US grant in balance
Security breaches at AG’s Dept., STF deployed
Expect heavy rains from tomorrow; Bay of Bengal low pressure may affect SL
Polls Commission ready for Parliamentary polls two months after its proclamation
Range Bandara plays voice clips to prove he was offered inducements
Tourism industry not yet affected by travel advisories, say hoteliers
Hospital under investigation over ten-year-old boy’s death
Parliament’s new seating arrangements not finalised yet
Polls Commission ready for Parliamentary polls 2 months after its proclamation
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We will have our own anti-corruption laws soon: SLC CEO
By S.R. PathiravithanaWhen asked if Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) would have its own punitive measures with retrospective effect or would it be a case of going by…
Sukhitha Manoj consolidates
Sukhitha Manoj of St. Sebastian’s College Moratuwa consolidated his position…
Dinuka and Thilini take top honours
Mount Thomians annex Hulangamuwa Shield
Sports Minister to name five-member committee
Minister to checkmate football officials after AFC vote
First innings win for St. Joseph’s
MAS Unichela home with a wicket to spare
Thomian pacie Kalana turns his destructive fury on Rajans
SACK twists the tails of the Anandians
Four new records on day-three
Moors SC’s Fahim clinches maiden snooker title in style
Navod steers Sri Lanka U19 to victory
Inter Club Major Emerging League starts from today
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Let the games begin
Leaders of the United National Party, the Tamil National Alliance, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna and the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress met Parliamentary Speaker Karu Jayasuriya…
Uncertain week ahead for Sri Lanka
With the country thrown into uncertain gear following widespread political…
CSE: Foreign selling but local sentiment high
Tough year ahead for international aid
Unprecedented budgetary moves provide relief to the people
“So Sri Lanka” global launch at WTM tomorrow
Turmoil in the kitchen
Little from “little by little”
Political uncertainty growing in Sri Lanka – Moody’s
Resolve political issues quickly, leading chambers say
Structural reforms, a priority, says Central Bank
Record profitability for Q3 2018, says NDB
Expolanka Freight renamed EFL Global Freeport
Sugar tax hurts over 90 small and medium fruit drink businesses
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Editorial
Bigger constitutional crisis to come?
Musical chairs is a party game but what we see today is a cacophony of voices between supporters of competing political parties egging on two leaders trying to sit in one seat to the derision of the world. This is no fun time in Sri Lanka. The country has been…
Columns
- Political Commentary
Constitutional quagmire continues; President says he sleeps well but people restless
Contradictory and confusing reports as to when Parliament will be reconvened; both sides claim they have majority Speaker Karu Jayasuriya meets party leaders; Kiriella says no-confidence motion will…
- 5th Column
The day the political plot backfires for Aiyo Sirisena
Aiyo Sirisena, I know you are receiving many letters these days- and writing many too, dismissing Prime Ministers on a whim-but I thought I must write one to…
- The Economic Analysis
Political confusion and uncertainty severe threats to economy
The political confusion and uncertainty caused by the dismissal of the Prime Minister and the Cabinet and the prorogation of parliament are serious setbacks to the economy, especially…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
President refers to the end of an illicit affair
President Maithripala Sirisena had an interesting analogy for naming Mahinda Rajapaksa as Prime Minister and forming a new government. “In our society,” he said, “there were accusations of…
- Focus on Rights
Politically speaking, ‘a plague on both your houses’
Continuing his swift disastrous strike last Friday, President Maithripala Sirisena has taken a familiar problem of public fury with an inept and malfunctioning Government to a perilously extra-constitutional…
- Thoughts from London
Comings, goings and other happenings
Ever since President Sirisena used his madu walge (stingray tail) on his prime minister and deposed Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sri Lankans abroad have had their eyes glued on the…
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Tracing the murky depths of the ‘well-murder’
For whom did the bell toll? A long time ago, nearly 53 years ago, the bell tolled for an 11-year-old boy who innocently trusted his…
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
Sir David Hare: One of Britain’s most celebrated satirical playwrights
From darkness to light: The significance of Deepavali
Story of storing: Finding space to state-of-the-art
New look Freddy had its spirited moments
Pearls for the festive season
Shopping to their hearts’ content
Fashion and culture at ‘Innovation Island’
SAFA Counselling Centre: Raising awareness on mental health and battling the stigma
Project Leopard hits a milestone with 100th pen donated to farmers
Arangetram of Sai Krisha Kumarakurumoorthy
Ministry of Crab goes to Shanghai, China
Biennial meeting of the SLAMAC
Pera Uni, Colombo chapter annual get-together
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Young flair at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week
Highlighting the innovative design talent of the next generation of local and international fashion designers, who brought fresh and often visually challenging ideas to the…
When good ole country music rocked the Empire Ballroom
Indian styles at Design Collective
For the love of adventure
Say Hello to the Huawei Nova 3i
A rare return to theatrical virtues
Music News by Miles Brohier
‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ and Queen to take Colombo by storm
Lanka’s first ‘dolby atmos’multiplex cinema at CCC
Animated Hopes
‘Ves Muhunu Galawanna’ in town
Rajitha’s ‘Hithala Gaththu Theeranayak’ to premier at the Wendt
Lankan short films at Goethe Institute
High profile bloggers tour Sri Lanka
‘Unassumingly Asian’
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Turkey’s 95th National Day celebrations in Colombo
To mark Turkey’s 95th National Day on Monday, the Turkish embassy in Colombo held a reception…
Stop killing the messenger; the story will not end
Professor Thamilmaran: His legal expertise and academic journey
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‘Children’s Fair’ at Kirama Dhammananda Primary school
A ‘Children’s Fair’ was organised by the Kirama Dhammananda Primary School, under the supervision of its…
Unstable Education System due to Policy changes by new Govts: CTSU
Ananda stop Nalanda’s march to their seventh successive hockey victory
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‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ and Queen to take Colombo by storm
The latest film ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, the life long story of singer late Freddie Mercury and his…
Lanka’s first ‘dolby atmos’multiplex cinema at CCC
Animated Hopes
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The development of transport services by the Dutch
The Dutch considered agriculture as a very important sector in the economy. The Company brought slaves…