Monks spread mindfulness message in long, challenging walk
By Kasun Warakapitiya A message of peace and compassion reached the hearts of people of Sri…
Winds of change within SLC this week?
The winds of change seem to be building up within Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), with indications…
WWCT conducts awareness campaign on leopard attacks in Peradeniya
An awareness campaign is underway in the area around University of Peradeniya regarding the threat posed…
Sampath claims long jump bronze
Sri Lanka claimed the third medal at the 6th Asian Beach Games 2026, currently taking place…
Visitors to waterfall down to a trickle
Pix and text by Palitha Ariyawanasa A sharp decline in both local and foreign tourist arrivals…
Nuwara Eliya’s blooms come alive once again, official calls for more tourist attractions
Pix and text by Shelton Hettiaarachchi The annual flower show organised by the Nuwara Eliya Municipal…
Met Dept in cloud nine; Doppler radar ready by next year
Pix and text by Hiran Priyankara Jayasinghe The Japan-funded project to instal a Doppler radar system…
West Asian cargo: War disruptions push up risk premiums; shipping routes reshaped
By Ishu Bandara While the West Asian conflict is expected to settle sooner or later, issues…
Rat fever risks rise with rains; hundreds infected in Ratnapura and Colombo
By Sajeniya Sathanandan Health professionals are urging precautions to avoid infection with leptospirosis (Rat fever), as…
From elephant to whale: Avurudu games get a seaside twist
Pix and text by Thusitha Kumara de Silva. A unique New Year event was organised yesterday…
Phasing out para-tariffs
My Bangladeshi friend, Dr. Selim Raihan, invited me to join the annual economists’ conference of the…
News
Lanka’s Kalu shows peace is universal
As if to emphasise that peace is universal and transcends species, a Sri Lankan community dog (right) wandered into the US-based monks’ peace march in…
Treasury cyber heist widens; French loan papers missing
Suspicion falls on same group of hackers; Deputy Minister admits official email was compromised By Damith Wickremasekera Documents relating to the repayment of a loan…
ASG and senior Army officer clash over Easter Sunday case
By Ranjith Padmasiri A senior military officer expressed dissatisfaction to Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Dileepa Peiris following his statement in open court this week, accusing…
Two more coal shipments fail quality test by independent lab
CID obtains eight-page statement from Ranil’s wife in four-hour interview
Sri Lanka talks of Smart Villages to support ageing population
Reform stalls as Sri Lanka delays overdue e-Procurement, key bills
Mahanayake’s in “Joint Declaration for Peace” at Gangaramaya today
Sri Lanka rushes to purchase Russian fuel, coal and fertiliser before US waiver deadline
Coal inquiry commission set-up; will ask public for info
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Winds of change within SLC this week?
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The winds of change seem to be building up within Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), with indications that incumbent President Shammi Silva could step down this…
Hasini heroics power Sri Lanka to series win
Opening batter Hasini Perera fell agonisingly short of a maiden…
Aveesha, Senuja guide Joes to victory
Tuskers’ indiscipline costs upset as New Zealand U85kgs edge thriller
Asanga Seneviratne to head NOC
SLC revise national player contracts with fresh bonuses and fines
Mishara’s marathon 174 puts Sri Lanka in command as New Zealand crumble at Galle
Vishad, Dhananjaya, Anjala rescue Dambulla
Trinity dominate Lumbini
Zahira College prevail over Kingswood
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Buses for persons with disabilities
A low-floor bus service designed for persons with disabilities and special needs was officially launched on Tuesday at the Makumbura Multimodal Transport hub with 122…
Interpol assistance to be sought in $2.5 million Treasury heist
Five officials of the Treasury have been suspended while a massive probe is underway – with Interpol expected to be involved – by the Government…
Hemas Group eyes European market for pharma
The Hemas Group is in the process of obtaining EU GMP (European Union Good Manufacturing Practice), in a bid to venture into European markets with…
Rubber, in its 150th year, struggling in Sri Lanka
CB issues circular on account reconciliation to banks
MICE travellers to drop by 25%
What ails Sri Lanka’s rubber industry?
Phasing out para-tariffs
Colombo’s Yuan shift signals quiet break from dollar dominance
Motor insurance premium to be made ‘cash before cover’
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Editorial
Hats off to NAO
The Auditor General’s findings on the botched, if not corrupt, coal tender have further tested and eroded the credibility of the governing party while raising the profile and reputation of the department – the National Audit Office (NAO). The appointment of the head of the NAO became a controversial issue…
Columns
- Political Commentary
Cyber theft raises questions about Government competence and commitment to transparency
Post-Avurudu blow for ruling NPP as Lanka loses US$2.5 million to hackers; opposition demands Treasury Secretary’s resignation Government appoints expert committee to study Easter Sunday report recommendations; Cardinal endorses…
- 5th Column
Hauled over the coals
My dear Anguru Kumara, I didn’t think I will be writing to you twice within three weeks. However, I thought I must do so after you achieved what…
- The Economic Analysis
Economic performance in first year of JVP/NPP government and prospects this year
The Sri Lankan economy achieved a 5 per cent growth last year, inflation was contained at 5 per cent and foreign reserves (including a Chinese yuan swap facility…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Two Asian leaders to visit Lanka next month
Sri Lanka will host two high-profile foreign leaders next month: the Maldives’ President, Mohamed Muizzu, and Viet Nam’s President, To Lam, who is also the Secretary General of…
- Focus on Rights
The Easter Sunday atrocity at a ‘critical investigative stage’; a matter of proof
Sri Lankans are confronted with two contradictory (not surprisingly so) framing of the 2019 Easter Sunday jihadist attacks on churches and hotels in Sri Lanka in regard to…
- Sunday Punch
Soot smears on Govt collar over coal scam: Mystery of missing $ millions from Treasury
It has certainly not been an auspicious start to the Sinhala and Hindu New Year for the JVP government. Suddenly they have become like cats on a hot…
- In the National Interest
Transforming Sri Lanka’s political culture –easier said than done
The ascent of the National People’s Power (NPP) to the heights of Sri Lankan governance was not merely a change in administration; it was marketed as a seismic…
- Thoughts from London
Learning Non-Alignment from the NPP Govt. is becoming quite a gimmick
So now some political card readers or whatever they read seem convinced that they know where this country is heading. Maybe they have been communicating with Mr Trump.…
Plus
How the pull of energy shaped her path
That February day was auspicious for scientist Dr. Duleeka Sandamali Gunarathne. It was the day on which she faced her final interview to gain her professorship…
Turning back the pages of Sri Lanka’s paper trail
One compost pit, one home garden, one village at a time
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
An unflinchingly candid view of Sri Lanka with hope on the horizon
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La Bamba! Here they come, our own stars
From gruelling auditions to a West End production, local performers share their excitement at being a part of La Bamba! The Song of Veracruz! now running at…
‘Sergeant Punchisoma’ fights a politician with a spirit
Magical touch of Chef Luo at Golden Dragon
Michael Brings the King of Pop’s legendary story to the big screen
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The politics of deflection by Javid Yusuf – A response
I see Javid Yusuf’s article in the Sunday Times of April 19, 2026, as an attempt…
West Asia war triggers move to boost North Korea’s nuclear arsenal
Former Chief Justice of India to deliver Sujata Jayawardena Memorial Oration
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Clearing a path to education
Strong winds in the past few days caused damage to a school in Wariyapola. Security forces…
China to continue to provide Sri Lanka school uniform material
More females than males in tertiary education: Census
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La Bamba! Here they come, our own stars
From gruelling auditions to a West End production, local performers share their excitement at being a part…
