We sing to thee Mother Lanka, to thee we sing in mother tongue
The degree to which the old colonial strategy the British employed to divide and rule their…
UNP leadership: Parliamentary group to decide next week
Ranil chairs NDF meeting Switzerland backtracks from its previous position Swiss intelligence operatives were in Colombo…
Kandy SC survive CR fightback
Kandy SC weathered a superb second half rally from CR&FC in sweltering conditions to maintain their…
Northern governor hears call to serve on home turf
P.S.M. Charles, the newly appointed, first woman Governor of the Northern Province, who also happens to…
Packet of trouble for lunch vendors as prices soar
I am hardly able to run my business these days,” says Slave Island rice packet seller…
Saving the environment: Not a one-day job
The year of promises, resolutions and pledges is gone. Now it is the Year of Action,…
Limited Over champions Marians critical of the domestic structure
The whole of Sri Lanka is fond of the two clans of ‘Marians’ who have reached…
Ushering the nation to the first world
It is the dawn of a new year, 2020 as well as the dawn of a…
A rocking start to a New Year, a new decade
2020 dawned with much celebration with Sri Lankans united in a wish for a brighter, happier…
CICT ends 2019 with 2.9 m TEUs, 40% of Colombo Port’s volume
Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT) has announced it handled a total of 2.9 million TEUs in…
‘Gaadi’ among best 100 Asian films in 2019
Prasanna Vithanage’s newest film ‘Gaadi’ (Children of the Sun) is placed among the 100 ‘not to…
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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s simplicity at the opening of Parliament went so far that nobody served him a drink at the reception following his policy statement.…
Mega projects on hold until August budget
The Government has decided to put on hold all major…
Haputale Y-12 crash: Safety features questioned since 2015
HR watchdog redirects heavy volume of gripes
PTA to stay
Over 21,800 sought anti rabies treatment last year
Eight women SSPs: Major gender victory in Police Dept.
High Commissioner recalled from London
Palaly airport tax double that of BIA: Minister calls for report
2 women arrested after video of them assaulting girl goes viral
Dhamma Sangayana outlines plan to preserve Buddhism
CSSL gets new president
Sri Lanka faces China viral pneumonia infections risk
Govt. loan scheme to revive tea industry
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Kandy SC survive CR fightback
By Allaam OusmanKandy SC weathered a superb second half rally from CR&FC in sweltering conditions to maintain their unbeaten record with a 41-27 victory in a titanic…
Thilanga fights to make a comeback
Cricket’s power-broker Thilanga Sumathipala has filed a writ application in…
Kalutara TC shock Army
Kohli opposes four-day Tests
Joes crush Wesleyites by innings
Innings win for Trinity
Focus on Mathews, Bumrah in T20I series opener
Army cueists dominate opening day
Limited Over champions Marians critical of the domestic structure
Gamers gearing up for high-intensity racing with ‘Speed Runs’
ICC rejects Sri Lanka’s plea to suspend match-fixing investigations
‘I’d rather manage wild horses than dead monkeys’
First athletic selection trial for Olympics set in April
‘High expectations should come with high support’
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Beating the price hike
The government has initiated a programme where railway commuters can pick up a package of 10 types of vegetables and rice, sugar, dhal and salmon…
Ethanol ban to dent major bottlers
Ethanol, the main ingredient for making arrack manufacturers such as…
State agencies to maintain strict financial discipline
LOLC tailing high market cap
Sri Lanka’s tasteful venture into global foods
New team takes over Sri Lanka’s economic future
Benefiting from VAT
Ushering the nation to the first world
Large number of journos to visit Sri Lanka
Vehicle revenue licence issuance via online loses public appeal
Kanchana Ratwatte assumes office as Bank of Ceylon’s new chairman
Dialog package offers unlimited data for YouTube
S-lon launches 360° communication campaign themed ‘S-lon inside’
Spiralation fosters tech start-ups to improve national economy
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Vision and Mission of a President’s address
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s ‘State of the Union’ address at the ceremonial opening of Parliament on Friday was the way he wants the country run; business-like. He came in suit lest someone objected that there was a ‘Stranger in the House’ given the strict dress code within the Chamber — the…
Columns
- Political Commentary
UNP leadership: Parliamentary group to decide next week
Ranil chairs NDF meeting Switzerland backtracks from its previous position Swiss intelligence operatives were in Colombo BASL condemns Swiss Govt. Switzerland has publicly expressed regrets for challenging Sri…
- 5th Column
2020: Political puzzle for people of Paradise
My dear citizens in Paradise, I thought I must write to you to wish you a Happy New Year as well as to reflect on the year that…
- The Economic Analysis
Reducing fiscal deficit and reviving economic growth formidable challenges in 2020
The economic challenges facing the country are many and formidable. Reducing the fiscal deficit, bringing down the accumulated domestic and foreign debt, enhancing exports and foreign direct investment…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Dinesh’s visit to old Royal teacher Sivalingam prompts tears and cheers
There was kudos for Foreign Relations Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, within minutes after he tweeted that he had called on his former teacher when he visited Kallaru in Batticaloa…
- Focus on Rights
Knaves in power and fools as the populace
Duplicitous politicians who engage in constitutional games to hoodwink the public must be clearly exposed for the truly shameful creatures that they are. Chopping and changing the primary…
- Sunday Punch
We sing to thee Mother Lanka, to thee we sing in mother tongue
The degree to which the old colonial strategy the British employed to divide and rule their imperial conquests has paid off even more than it was bargained for…
- Thoughts from London
Cleaning up a tainted public service
There was a time when our public service was a respected ‘institution’ manned by highly-skilled officials performing public duties for the benefit of the people. Today that seems…
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History goes hi-tech
Polonnaruwa’s skyline has a new Goliath. Once, the medieval capital which was a city since the Greek times was dominated by stupas, but today, a…
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
Memories of a bright but brief life live on
Making of a good play
Oliver! The Musical: A rare theatrical feast
Triumphant Christmas gala by SOSL
A merry launch of My Elephant Secret and other stories
A coming of age memoir
A rocking start to a New Year, a new decade
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Deck the halls with wow factor
2019 has come and gone in a whirlwind of activity but you will probably see the remnants of the holiday spirit if you take a…
Hitting a nostalgic note for 2020
Loving the beat
Rustic designs with Cher
Finding ‘Catharsis’ through film
Finding inspiration through vision boards
Most anticipated movies of 2020
Torana releases films in DVD
Let’s Dance celebrates
‘Gaadi’ among best 100 Asian films in 2019
Comedy with a triangular love
“Guttila Kawya” celebrates second anniversary
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Saving the environment: Not a one-day job
The year of promises, resolutions and pledges is gone. Now it is the Year of Action,…
Dealing with the miscreants
London Vihara holds New Year religious programme
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Dawn of 2020 marked with pirith ceremony
A pirith ceremony was held at the Pushparamaya in Colombo to mark the dawn of 2020…
Students visit Galle Cement Factory
Committee for Grade one admissions to be set up
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Torana releases films in DVD
Torana Video Movies has recently released three Sinhala movies including the yester-year box office hit ‘Prema…
Let’s Dance celebrates
‘Gaadi’ among best 100 Asian films in 2019
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Airtel Christmas get-together
Airtel Christmas get-together was held at the SSC grounds on December 15, 2019. Pix by M.…