Thais rebuff Western diplomats and insist on trade talks with Sri Lanka
Eyebrows were raised among a segment of the diplomatic corps with the resumption of talks on…
Paddy purchases likely to begin next month
By Senuka Jayakody The Paddy Marketing Board is expecting cabinet approval for at least Rs. 10…
Hope amid doom and gloom
First-ever academic sessions of cardiothoracic & thoracic surgeons By Kumudini Hettiarachchi The challenges are many but…
India seek whitewash, Lankans aim to avoid
Batter Ashen Bandara and spinner Jeffrey Vandersay could replace batter Dhananjaya de Silva and spinner Dunith…
Egg imports decision triggers industry hand-wringing
By Yoshitha Perera Small and medium-scale poultry farmers are ready to invest for the future, the…
Address shortage of medicines and medical equipment: GMOA to Gov
The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) has reiterated its call for the government to immediately take…
Horseracing season, promoting VisitSriLanka, flags off today
The opening raceday of the RTC #VisitSriLanka Horseracing Season 2023 will flag off today at the…
Chilly weather to continue; health warning to seniors with heart and respiratory issues
By Nadia Fazlulhaq The present chilly mornings may be a pleasant weather phenomenon for some but…
Pricey exotic creatures rapidly losing appeal
By Kasun Warakapitiya Traders of imported, exotic pets say their business is in the doldrums, largely…
Loss for the old, forever!
Who did Sri Lanka’s economic crisis destroy the most? Talal Rafi, a Senior Global Management Consultant…
‘The Barnhouse’: Sri Lanka’s first Up-cycled Hotel
By Sanath Weerasuriya A barn is a building on a farm in which the harvest or animal food can…
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Calm before SC storm
Former President and SLFP leader Maithripala Sirisena taking part in religious observances before striking a deal with like-minded parties for an alliance to contest the…
Tough new guidelines on foreign travel for ministers, officials
Even communications with DPL missions must be channelled through MFA By S. Rubatheesan Sri Lankan missions abroad have been informed to refrain from entertaining any…
EC moves ahead with polls plans despite issues
By Anthony David and Damith Wickremaskeara The Election Commission will go ahead with preparations to conduct the local council elections, its Chairman Nimal G. Punchihewa,…
TNA splits, new alliance emerges for local polls
Electricity tariff revision: PUCSL turns down Cabinet decision
Debt-restructuring talks, two MoUs during Jaishankar’s visit; President receives Xi’s letter
Health Ministry clashes with Tourism Ministry over airport Covid-rule
No A/L tuition or seminars after January 17
Large crowd at funeral for senior lawyer
Victim Fund: Prompt action by AG in line with SC ruling in Easter attack case
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India seek whitewash, Lankans aim to avoid
cricket
Batter Ashen Bandara and spinner Jeffrey Vandersay could replace batter Dhananjaya de Silva and spinner Dunith Wellalage in the playing XI as Sri Lanka look…
Minod steers Nalanda to comfortable win
A match bag of nine wickets by Minod Caldera paved…
SL U-19 girls’ start World Cup with win
J Sri Ranga new football chief
Kandy in hard fought win over Police
Havies overpower CH
SLC in danger of being dissolved after investigation report
Horseracing season, promoting VisitSriLanka, flags off today
Record entries for LiNing Nationals 2022
Commander’s Cup Golf Tournament next weekend
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Awards for female entrepreneurs
President Ranil Wickremesinghe holds onto an award to be presented to a winner while engaged in conversation with Hayleys Group Chairman Mohan Pandithage at the…
CPC owes US $165 million to suppliers for fuel imports
Despite the introduction of bonded warehouse facility for fuel suppliers, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) continues to import oil making advance payments, Energy Ministry sources…
Ceylon Biscuits Ghana operation going strong
Ceylon Biscuit Ltd, owners of the famous Munchee brand have established a strong foothold in Ghana and are exporting to neighbouring countries, top officials said.…
Sri Lanka runs out of time to bring 12 coal shipments to Norochcholai
Sri Lanka gears to revive tourism in 2023
Fitch downgrades 10 Sri Lankan banks’ ratings
Rising credit card spends, low loan repayments show struggling middle class
Flight of human capital
Loss for the old, forever!
Three more months of a drop in apparel orders
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Editorial
Canada; practising what one preaches
Canada’s imposition of targeted sanctions on two Sri Lankan former Presidents and two others this week on allegations of what they call “gross and systematic violations of human rights” during the separatist insurgency in this country seems to turn the fundamental principles of natural justice and the rule of law…
Columns
- Political Commentary
Suspense over local polls: EC Chief says not worried over obstacles
This week crucial, as nomination day draws closer and many candidates pay deposits Talks between govt. and Tamil parties on the brink of breakdown; five demands put forward…
- 5th Column
Helicopter to disaster
My dear Maithri, Dullas, Wimal and Anura Priyadarshana, I thought I should write to you this week after seeing all of you get together and launch yet another…
- The Economic Analysis
Could we expect an improvement in our external finances?
The country is looking forward to an improvement in what is popularly known as the “dollar hingaya” (dollar shortage).The billion dollar question is: Are we getting the IMF’s…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Thais rebuff Western diplomats and insist on trade talks with Sri Lanka
Eyebrows were raised among a segment of the diplomatic corps with the resumption of talks on the Thai/Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (FTA) earlier last week. At the…
- Focus on Rights
A hard judicial knock on an ex-president and his (not so) merry men
Thursday’s judgment by a Divisional Bench of Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court unanimously finding that a former President and his intelligence, defence and police heads grossly neglected imperative duties…
- Sunday Punch
Supreme Court strikes stunning blow for political accountability
LAW LORDS LANDMARK JUDGEMENT Alarm call for all politicians and public officials as Sirisena is shorn of immunity and fined Rs.100m for neglecting Easter blast warning Seven…
- In the National Interest
National Election Commission comes of age
The current spotlight on the holding of the local government elections has brought to the forefront several important home truths. With the Government and the Opposition trading accusations…
- Thoughts from London
O judgment! Such alarums shake the state and the errant
Last Thursday’s historic judgment of the seven-member bench of the Supreme Court in favour of the fundamental rights petitions filed by the aggrieved and the concerned over the…
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Harvest feast in the season of the sun
It is the season of the sun. It is the burst of spring. The celebration of the Hindu solstice. It is the thanksgiving day for…
A sustainable green model
WNPS lecture: Living in the only wetland capital in the world
Recreating a pivotal period in history
Disruptive meditations
Sensitive exploration of a conflicted soul
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‘The Barnhouse’: Sri Lanka’s first Up-cycled Hotel
By Sanath Weerasuriya A barn is a building on a farm in which the harvest or animal food can be kept. Barn is an old English word for storage…
Music News
Theatre Festival of critically-acclaimed plays by Rajitha Dissanayake
Film on a political theme on screen
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Riaz Ismail Scholarship Fund felicitates its newest batch of scholarship recipients
The Riaz Ismail Scholarship Fund (RISF) held its annual scholarship awarding ceremony at the Mandarina Colombo…
Peradeniya University Alumni – Colombo Chapter annual get-together
National Trust lecture on Sri Lanka’s biodiversity heritage
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Students showcase innovation at INCO 2023
The premier industrial exhibition – INCO 2023 – opened at the BMICH on Friday. Students of…
University students to swear oath against ragging
Alterations to AL candidates’ admission cards allowed till January 18
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‘The Barnhouse’: Sri Lanka’s first Up-cycled Hotel
By Sanath Weerasuriya A barn is a building on a farm in which the harvest or animal food can…
