Mystery shrouds Batticaloa’s ‘Shariah’ campus
In a sprawling site on the border of the Polonnaruwa and Batticaloa districts, a row of…
Country raises its guard in face of violent extremism
Nearly a decade after Tamil terrorism was ended, checkpoints and increased protection of people, schools,…
Embattled President fighting on all fronts
Rajapaksa’s Joint Opposition ready to support him in security measures to tackle IS terror, but no…
Unions pay silent tribute to labour in shattered capital
Every year, thousands from the provinces board buses provided by political parties and leave for Colombo…
The big picture: Looking beyond me and mine
These are hard and testing times when we feel that our community has failed us; our…
Nobel clinch BSC Inter-House Cricket Title
Nobel House clinched the Inter-House Cricket Tournament of the British School in Colombo (BSC) when they…
‘Minding’ Sri Lanka’s Parliament for 35 years
In a Havelock Town house packed with memories and mementos- a veritable gallery where tasteful East…
Batting for a green globe – Earth Watchman
Cricket has a magical attraction for Sri Lankans. Cricket bats are made of wood (specifically the…
Gayani Dissanayake: From the village of Danthure to the world netball stage
As the national netball team prepare for the World Netball Championship to be held in the…
Experts talk on Sri Lanka’s wildlife conservation
‘Where is wildlife conservation in Sri Lanka today?’ – A series of presentations by renowned research…
LANKA CHALLENGE 2019: THE TUK TUK ADVENTURE ROUND 14
On Saturday 27 April, despite the devastating events in Sri Lanka, the Tuk Tuk Warriors successfully…
News
Security clearance before prayers
With mainstream mosques also being possible targets of ISIS-linked terror groups, even moulavis and imams are offering themselves to be bodychecked as seen in this…
UNP to continue campaign to appoint Fonseka as Law and Order Minister
The United National Party (UNP) will continue to press for…
Over 1000 asylum seekers ejected; UNHCR helpless
Sunday services in Christian churches; Catholic mass to be telecast
Ministers Oman bound for talks on Hambantota refinery project
Upcoming Vesak: Buddha Sasana Ministry to consult Mahanayakes on pandals and dansal
Diplomatic community steps in to strengthen Parliament security following intel on possible attack
SriLankan requests SLAF to deploy sky marshals on flights
600 visa violators deported; among them Islamic preachers
UN expresses collective grief over victims of terrorist killings
600 visa violators deported; among them Islamic preachers
President rejects Ravi’s power purchase proposal
Turkey calls for action against FETO members in Sri Lanka
Fani spares Sri Lanka, leaves behind minimal damage
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Sri Lanka step into ICC CWC as overall underdogs
Only one taker as Team Sponsor for the mega ICC event
Sub par on-field performance, match-fixing investigations and issues with the Maitland Place headquarters appear to have impacted severely on one of Sri Lanka’s top brands–cricket.…
RTC takes Nuwara Eliya Racecourse to global index
The Nuwara Eliya Racecourse, situated 6129 feet above sea level,…
New MCC President–Man for all seasons
NCC congratulates Sangakkara
Vidusha – the Triple Jumper on a mission
No VIP status for NOC – Sports Ministry
A look back at some memorable Bradby games
SLC beef up team security for World Cup
The Greatest Game of One-Day Cricket ever!
16-year-old Navindra Fernando is Australia’s Muaythai Champion
Week in Sports by Ishan Samaraweera
Live; the values of Rugby
Defeat of Nadal, twice
Business Times
Tourism-friendly measures needed!
…
SriLankan Airlines faces flood of cancellations
While Sri Lanka’s national carrier has seen a flood of…
Contingency plan proposed for businesses affected by terror attacks
Hotels in Sri Lanka go empty
Business seeks grace period on loans, low interest rates
Sri Lanka strengthens anti-money laundering, anti-terrorism financing measures
Sad times-Part 2
Spicy trade between India and Sri Lanka
InterContinental brand goes ahead with Sri Lanka plans
Hemas Travels bags two awards at ATM
AAT helps victims of Easter Sunday attacks
Political leadership should set aside differences in this crisis:CCC
‘O Sri Lanka’
SLT, Asiainfo Intl. sign MoU to facilitate provision of innovative digital solutions to Sri Lanka
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Editorial
In the tangled web of terrorism
The chilling video released this week by the leader of the purported ‘Islamic State’ (ISIS) congratulating the inhumane suicide bombers who carried out the Easter Sunday carnage in Sri Lanka raised eyebrows in world capitals. Believed to have been killed during battles in his make-believe Caliphate in West Asia, the…
Columns
- Political Commentary
Embattled President fighting on all fronts
Rajapaksa’s Joint Opposition ready to support him in security measures to tackle IS terror, but no political support Evidence emerges that IS chose Sri Lanka because of its…
- 5th Column
Playing the blame game
Aiyo Sirisena and my dear Green Man, I thought I must write to both of you because, whether we like it or not, the two of you are…
- The Economic Analysis
Economic consequences of terrorist attacks: Impact on external finances
The economic consequences of the terrorist attacks on Easter Sunday and the events that followed would weaken the economy, especially the country’s external finances and capacity to meet…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
33 language blunders in emergency notification
With questions being raised on how the state agencies handled prior warnings about the Easter Sunday bombings, there are also concerns over more blunders and blunders.…
- Focus on Rights
The fiendish terrorism of a ‘few’ over the ‘many’
As Sri Lankans are besieged by daily if not hourly reports regarding the rounding up of suspected islamist jihadists in the wake of last month’s Easter Sunday atrocities,…
- Sunday Punch
Nation demands answer: Who are the guilty men?
Now that the nation has buried its dead and observed a decent period of mourning, it’s time life limps back to normalcy. But even as it takes the…
- Thoughts from London
Political egotism helps spawn new terrorism
Ever since the LTTE was militarily crushed finally in May 2009, Sri Lanka has been wallowing in triumphalism. This is not to belittle the achievement of the country’s…
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‘Minding’ Sri Lanka’s Parliament for 35 years
In a Havelock Town house packed with memories and mementos- a veritable gallery where tasteful East blends with gracious West- an octogenarian is enjoying a…
Katuwapitiya: Alone in their grief, after the shock
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
‘Artfelt’ response to horror
Facing the many challenges of burqa ban
Two weeks on, the world hasn’t forgotten us
SL Buddhist Cultural Centre in Hong Kong remembers
Scholarships for affected schoolchildren
Attidiya: A sanctuary in the city
Experts talk on Sri Lanka’s wildlife conservation
Moved by what she saw, a returnee from Dubai reaches out with ‘Auxilia’
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After ‘Arsikland’ young musician awaits ‘Grease’
Colombo audiences filled the Wendt for eight nights when ‘Arsikland the Musical’– Feroze Kamardeen’s political satire hit the stage recently. For the key role of…
Batting for a green globe – Earth Watchman
Unmasking a uniquely Lankan feature
More than just socks
Evening of classical and contemporary orchestral and choral music
Gayani Dissanayake: From the village of Danthure to the world netball stage
‘Vernetzte Welten’ from Goethe
Ministry of Crab experience to Europe: First time at Shangri-La Hotel, Paris
LANKA CHALLENGE 2019: THE TUK TUK ADVENTURE ROUND 14
Bollywood political thriller amidst Indian election
Documentary film on the division of Germany
Documentary film on the division of Germany
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The need to identify the enemy within
April 21, Easter Sunday 2019: Some Christians dressed in their Sunday’s best and yet some others…
Sri Lanka attacks:
Donation of chairs
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The weird and wonderful world of academic Twitter
Once the realm of celebrities and their beliebers, academics are taking to Twitter: about one in…
How to face your fear in SLMUN
Make your Child to Shine as a Leader and Powerful Public Speaker with Sound Values
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More than just socks
Something to knock your socks off or maybe actually keep them on, MAZE is a new…
Evening of classical and contemporary orchestral and choral music
Gayani Dissanayake: From the village of Danthure to the world netball stage
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An oath-taking ceremony against drugs at Dhammananda Maha Vidyalaya
An oath-taking ceremony against drugs and alcohol was held at Dhammananda Maha Vidyalaya, Kirama by the…