Crackdown on NGOs and INGOs: Guidelines from District Secretaries
The Government has begun a crackdown on non-governmental organisations, both foreign and local, by urging them…
Ranil-Premadasa battle continues over symbol for new alliance
Ravi puts conditions for the use of Swan; demands right to nominate general secretary Amid dispute,…
‘Guard and secure the airports and ports’
Guard and secure Sri Lanka’s gateways, urged a top health expert, as the danger posed by…
Temperature rising to a fainting 41˚C
In view of the prolonged drought the Meteorological department has warned the people to take necessary…
Dambulla merry-go-round makes jaws drop on veggie prices
Soaring vegetable prices caught President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s attention this week, following the public outcry against middlemen…
Rs. 65 million sponsorship for School Rugby by Dialog
In a historic move ever made by a corporate sponsor in Sri Lanka, Dialog Axiata PLC…
Tillakaratne laments lack of spirit for failure in U-19 World Cup
Sri Lanka’s U-19 head coach Hashan Tillakaratne laments that his charges lacked consistency and flair they…
Time to train and bond with her four-legged friends
Training your dog is about building and strengthening your relationship with your best friend, says Terunie…
“The Gateway to the East” initiative
The Eastern region in Sri Lanka offers many opportunities for tourism growth and investment despite the…
New education reforms: Schools reluctant to part with traditional approach
The term training that was popular in the pre-industrial era changed to education with industrialisation and…
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The last hours of the present Parliament
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa having a lively conversation with Speaker Karu Jayasuriya at a ceremony held at the Parliament Complex on Friday to present awards to…
Election Com. permits jobs during campaign
The National Election Commission has given the green light for…
‘Santa Fresh’ narcotic toffees force-fed to young students
Central Expressway: Govt. looks for foreign investor
About 6,000 police personnel to be reinstated to overcome cadre shortage
COVID-19: Tough measures on the cards; Italy returnees tested negative
Military DG only for two years, President assures Customs unions, but SLASA disagrees
Woman killed while crossing road in Nawala
SLPI-UNESCO workshop addresses challenges faced by women in media
Ministry committee faults CEB for arbitrary power disruption on February 3
Police Reward Fund: As FDs soar over Rs. 9bn, officers are short-changed
UNHRC resolution: Mangala says co-sponsorship saved Lanka from international war crimes probe
UNHRC Core Group urges Sri Lanka to uphold Resolution 30/1
270,000 new voters at general elections in April
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Lankans set for the kill as series shifts to Pallekele
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With the series already in their bag, Sri Lanka will look to go for the kill and sweep the three-match ODI series when they faced…
SLC’s tender blunder
Unhappy with the bids received, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is…
Seneshi and Oneli win
Sri Lanka ready for historic Davis Cup tie in Paraguay
Yodhasinghe breaks Long Jump record
Sri Lanka Women suffer their third defeat
Thisara, the only ‘surprise’ in SL T20 squad
Musaeus in comfortable win
Kavindu cracks unbeaten double century
Mahinda advance to quarters
Bawantha shines in drawn encounter
Rs. 65 million sponsorship for School Rugby by Dialog
Tillakaratne laments lack of spirit for failure in U-19 World Cup
A women’s cricket legend in the making
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Extreme heat
With rising temperatures these days and the need to drink as much liquid as possible, the Department of Meteorology has installed a board outside its…
No Chinese tourists, no promos
Sri Lanka travel agencies and tour operators are facing a…
Consolidated Fund to help additional state spending
Strong protests over attempt to remove state bank GMs
Some SL travel firms withdraw from ITB
E- Motoring project overhauls 92 year-old Motor Traffic Department
Rising temperatures
Of trade and budget deficits
Matthews Emerging Asia Fund reduces Sampath, LOLC stakes
Ceylinco Healthcare opens SL’s first private-owned dedicated Elderly Care Centre
Arpico Insurance PLC growing strong in 2020
Seylan Bank closes year crossing Rs.500bn in total assets
Battling cobwebs, efficiency in boilers and chimney designs at MechX
ADB appoints new Country Director for Sri Lanka
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Editorial
COVID-19; no point in Commissions after omissions
With the Coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading globally, causing public anxiety across continents and disrupting economies and the daily lives of people, the UN health agency, the World Health Organisation (WHO) issued its ‘highest alert’. Asking all nations to ‘wake up, get ready’, the WHO chief stressed every government’s duty to their…
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- Political Commentary
Ranil-Premadasa battle continues over symbol for new alliance
Ravi puts conditions for the use of Swan; demands right to nominate general secretary Amid dispute, UNP leader drops bombshell by suggesting that the alliance contest on UNP…
- 5th Column
Seasonal patriotism for political opportunities
My dear Shavendra, I thought of writing to you when I heard that Uncle Sam has imposed a travel ban on you and your family from travelling to…
- The Economic Analysis
Increasing foreign direct investment is vital for higher economic growth
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has pledged he would make the country safe, secure and attractive for foreign investment. This is indeed crucial for the country’s rapid economic growth. The…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Crackdown on NGOs and INGOs: Guidelines from District Secretaries
The Government has begun a crackdown on non-governmental organisations, both foreign and local, by urging them to cut down on programmes they are now engaged in. The first…
- Focus on Rights
Consequences of dreadfully fractured logic in Geneva for Sri Lanka
There is a dreadfully fractured logic in what the Government of Sri Lanka articulated before the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) as it withdrew from UNHRC Resolution…
- Sunday Punch
Geneva’s Temple of Human Rights denies Sri Lanka’s special prayer
Come March, come September Sri Lanka sends a flock of supplicants on pilgrimage to quaint Geneva where, nestled at the foothills of the Alps, lies the Temple of…
- Thoughts from London
A land like no other, really
Whoever coined this blurb would hardly have expected it to be put to more meaningful use than promoting something called tourism. Since somebody first strung these words together,…
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Breaking boundaries
Was it meant to be? A Thaththa’s dream that propelled her towards a demanding and challenging career, where only few women dared to go, that…
Ready for the run of her life
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
Lankan brothers shine at Southeast Asian Math Olympiad
Kumari de Alwis’ Art Academy exhibition on today at Lionel Wendt
Award-winning UK writer, artist holds exhibition and workshop at BC
Finding solace in his paintings
Guards at the Taj: Timely, good production impeded by script
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Kala Pola beckons veterans and 10-year-old first timer
Greenpath ( Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha) was a sea of colour last Sunday as the 27th edition of Kala Pola took place attracting art lovers all…
Time to train and bond with her four-legged friends
Back to the good old coconut husk to clean pots and pans
Making music from the heart
What To Follow
Supporting youth interconnectivity among organisations
Waste Less Arugam Bay (WLAB): Bringing solutions to the waste issue
Facebook will pay for users’ voice recordings
Music News
My Notes, a native, digital feature on Viber
‘Love Is in the Air’: Yashan goes international
‘Kadira Divyaraja’ creates the story of God Kataragama
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When police officers walked tall
Dr. R.M. Heen Nilame, an octogenarian General Physician (GP), was among the many who responded by…
A two-thirds majority: Magic wand or crown of thorns?
Prince Claus Fund – Next Generation Programme makes its debut in Asia
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Stand off between Police and students at UGC
Policeman stand across the entrance of the University Grants Commission (UGC) preventing students from making a…
MoU signed between Parliament and UGC
March 31 deadline for this year’s NIC applications
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Music News
Billie Eilish’s Bond track becomes UK’s No: 1 song Billie Eilish’s new James Bond theme song…
My Notes, a native, digital feature on Viber
‘Love Is in the Air’: Yashan goes international
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‘Beavers Camp’ at Little Angels AMI Montessori
‘Beavers Camp’ at Little Angels AMI Montessori was held on February 13, 2020 at the school…