Casualties emerge from 2018 political turmoil
As year ends, President faces rebellion by senior party members who lost portfolios after national govt.…
Another dark cloud in the horizon
A group of candidates for the forthcoming Sri Lanka Cricket election are urging the Sports Minister…
Downcast Xmas traders pin sales hopes on school
Christmas goods traders have turned quickly to selling items for the new school term wherever possible,…
Are some of the road and rail accidents due to diabetic retinopathy?
Every single day, Sri Lankans hear news of horrific accidents, involving different types of vehicles, leading…
Forget 2018′s political turmoil, Lankans all set to welcome 2019
Setting aside the political turmoil and economic sluggishness of the past 12 months, Sri Lankans are…
CINEC to hold Open Day on January 5, 2019
CINEC Campus will open its doors to 2018 A/L students and their parents on Saturday 5th…
Rewards and achievements at BSC Awards Ceremony
The Senior School Awards Ceremony of the British School in Colombo (BSC) was held at the…
Have yourself a feel-good musical this season!
For a long time, ABBA was that guilty pleasure band that everyone secretly loved (the One…
Amazed and delighted by Russian classical duo in Colombo
Having made my way to the Lionel Wendt Memorial theatre on the evening of December 18,…
MSC Cruises call at Colombo Port
MSC Cruises, the Swiss-based world’s largest privately-owned cruise line called at Colombo Port recently on her…
Francia and her family can look forward to a happy new year
A new and joyous beginning in the New Year of 2019 for a humble fishing family…
News
Season in full swing
The Kaffir community, descendants from East Africa, tripped the light fantastic at a Christmas carol service held on Friday night at the grounds of St.…
Ruggerite killed in elevator tragedy
A top rugby player, Kokila Sammandaperuma, was killed early yesterday…
EAP companies sale to be finalised by January 4
Avoid injuries this season: Words of advice from Health Ministry
CEB charging points for electric vehicles in Kandy
New office bearers of Photojournalists Association
More suspects to be arrested for damaging Buddha statues
GCE A/L results out
Elpitiya case a barrier for registration of new political parties: EC
Akila, JSS in Buhari Hotel clash over cooking-the-accounts charge
Private buses claim ignorance of fare cut order
New machines to monitor foul air quality
New Year is a time to learn from past mistakes and move towards progress: President
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New Zealand eye victory as Wagner rocks Sri Lanka
New Zealand were eyeing an historic victory as injury and a barrage of Neil Wagner bouncers left Sri Lanka in tatters at the close of…
Injured Mathews likely to miss limited over series in NZ
Sri Lanka’s chances of saving the second Test against New…
Manoj, Vishal, Sathya end 2018 in style
Another dark cloud in the horizon
Trinity take home inaugural Mahela & Sanga Trophy
NCC in sight of victory over hapless Moors
Skipper Isuru guides Vidyartha on first innings
Two different incidents; one life lost
The year that was in sports 2018
The new Minister of Sports must not leave Football in limbo!
Boteju, Aslam emerge champions
Re-laying of Diyagama athletic track delays
Fine 137 by Senal Deelanka for Softlogic Finance
Sprinter Kumarage banned for doping
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Laughing, happy children
What a wonderful, positive picture of children amidst the politicking and uncertainty in Sri Lanka. This picture accompanied a media release issued by Pannipitya Private…
Small car taxes likely to fall
Sri Lanka is mulling to reverse the tax increase on…
USAID partners with the government to strengthen the judiciary
IRD headless for over 100 days
Rupee depreciation unusual
CSE nearly 6% down in 2018
Just another day
2018: Year of exposure
Sri Lankan crisis: Political… to Financial?
Interest rates unchanged for December/January- CB
SLT, Mastercard encourage electronic payments with cash back rewards
IBM ‘s new Country General Manager
Aitken Spence Hotels collects 12 awards in one week
H&H Golding real estate helps during Christmas
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Editorial
2019; Go for a proper power- sharing model
With the conclusion of an eventful year, climaxing with the dramatic events since October 26, one might need to anticipate another year where politics is probably going to take centre-stage. The President has told his dwindling party faithful to look forward to an election year. It could be any one,…
Columns
- Political Commentary
Casualties emerge from 2018 political turmoil
As year ends, President faces rebellion by senior party members who lost portfolios after national govt. collapsed President pushes for tie-up with SLPP; but Rajapaksa insists on clear-cut…
- 5th Column
“Though opposition is a hopeless task, acquiescence would be worse”
My dear Sampanthan seeya, I thought I must write to you because we have been suddenly told that you have lost your job as Leader of the Opposition.…
- The Economic Analysis
2018 in retrospect: An ‘annus horribilis’ for Lankan economy?
The year that is coming to a close was one of political uncertainty and economic instability. The economy, which was showing some signs of recovery with exports growing…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Working elephants and parading elephants in UNP
UNP back benchers are comparing themselves to elephants which are used for dragging heavy logs (kotan adina ali) and those who received cabinet portfolios are elephants which only…
- Focus on Rights
Chanting ‘open sesame’ to communal and racist hatreds
As a foreboding New Year by way of the Gregorian calendar dawns for Sri Lankans, the choices before us (at least, politically) are not felicitous by any stretch…
- Sunday Punch
2018: Year the hopper crumbled for Mahinda
If the year 2018 began with a bang for Mahinda Rajapaksa when his ghost-led Pohottuwa party swept the local polls in February, the year ended for him with…
- Thoughts from London
An annus that was very horribilis
At last! The year about to end is best forgotten. But it cannot be brushed away just like that. Politicians can easily forget, especially promises they have made…
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Have yourself a feel-good musical this season!
For a long time, ABBA was that guilty pleasure band that everyone secretly loved (the One Direction of the 70s but blonder hair and wackier…
The Mamma Mia! factor: What’s it all about?
Amazed and delighted by Russian classical duo in Colombo
Charles Cumming: The wannabe spy who became a spy writer
Appreciations
Francia and her family can look forward to a happy new year
Letters to the Editor
With this book we can all play a role in conserving Sinharaja
The joy of seasonal favourites
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A budding venture now in full bloom
“Bud – Let Love Grow” – the small scale start-up run by interior designer ‘buddies’ Ameera Marzook and Amanah Mohideen is now a blossoming business.…
Chamathya makes it big on global Girl Guides stage
Giving life back to those old tunes
The Army of Sri Lanka’s Robin Hoods
How well do you know your festive traditions? Here’s one for the 12 days of Christmas
It’s a kind of magic
‘Duruthu Udanaya’: Amaya Hills NYP with Daddy
Christmas Carols at Alliance Francaise
‘Sri Lankan Odyssey’ at Weligama Bay Marriott
Matthew and Wijeweera on script for Oscars
The return of Magical Nanny
‘Guttila Kaavya’ at Wendts
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The best democracy money can buy
Some years ago I happened to read an interesting book by New York-based investigative journalist Greg…
Is Sri Lanka being turned into a nation of druggies?
New era of Lankan politics and diplomacy
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Art has no barriers
Students of the Kuliyapitiya University Science Faculty (2016-2018 batches) picked a different kind of venue to…
Make Political Victimisation Report public: CTU
Delay in A/Level results hamper students: CTU
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‘Duruthu Udanaya’: Amaya Hills NYP with Daddy
Amaya Hills in Kandy has planned a special New Year’s Eve Dinner Dance –‘Duruthu Udanaya 2018’…
Christmas Carols at Alliance Francaise
‘Sri Lankan Odyssey’ at Weligama Bay Marriott
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Annual concert of JMS Montessori
The annual concert of JMS (Jesus My Shepherd) International Montessori House of Children, Ekala was held…