VIP condolences on the passing of Thai Queen Mother
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe signed the condolence book at the Embassy in Thailand in Colombo opened…
No unity among opposition regarding joint Nugegoda rally
With SJB and several other parties likely to be absent, those who announced ambitious project have…
Census captures rising elderly segment and changes in ethnic picture
By Dilushi Wijesinghe The 2024 National Census by the Department of Census and Statistics, reveals a…
Unresolved issues: Teachers and principals protest
The National Organisation of Retired Teachers and Principals on Friday staged a protest in Chenkaladi, Batticaloa,…
Government launches nationwide drive to eradicate narcotics trade
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake vowed to eradicate the narcotics trade, the scourge of which is destroying…
Uva Paranagama Uma Oya bridge in perilous condition
By K R Rajamanthri Villagers are requesting government authorities to renovate the 160-year-old bridge across Uma…
Big onion farmers face crisis amid new Government purchasing standards
By Kanchana Kumara Ariyadasa Farmers engaged in big onion cultivation are facing an unprecedented crisis this…
Sri Lanka make string of changes for Pakistan tour
Sri Lanka have made a string of changes to their squad for the upcoming three-match ODI…
They are back: Watch out for the exhausted that need help
By Malaka Rodrigo The season of migratory birds has begun in Sri Lanka, bringing an…
Rajarata uni builds up capacity to mould tech workforce with ADB support
By Ishu Bandara Aiming to strengthen Sri Lanka’s technology based workforce, the Asian Development Bank (ADB)…
Devinda plays with ‘fire beneath ash’
Indo-Sri Lanka film production- ‘Neeru Pootha Neruppu’ ‘Neeru Pootha Neruppu’ (‘Fire beneath Ash’) a Tamil language…
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Down with drugs
The national campaign calling those addicted and dealing with dangerous drugs to quit their practices, in a bid to eradicate the drug menace in the…
Friday’s Budget: Tax net to be expanded
By Damith Wickremasekara The annual budget for next year to be presented on Friday will have incentives for exporters and small and medium industries and…
Coppers to get cash to buy boots and uniforms, no more problematic tenders
New salary structure also on the cards By Ishu Bandara Police officers are to receive a cash allowance to purchase their own uniforms and boots,…
Census shows drop in population increase rate
20 Judicial Officers, including HC Judge, sacked or interdicted over misconduct
4 leading building contractors blacklisted for the first time in highways sector
“We’ll not charge for sili-sili bags” say shop owners
Elephant drive a ‘repetition of a historical mistake’, say conservationists
Bribery Commission probes misuse of Mahapola funds during time of former trade minister
Civil Aviation Authority advertises 15 vacancies ahead of ICAO audit
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India and South Africa prepare for seismic final
ICC WWC 2025
A new name will be engraved on the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup trophy today – and whether it be India or South Africa, it…
Wesley, St. Joseph Vaz settle to thrilling draw
Wesley College and St. Joseph Vaz College, Wennappuwa had to…
Bens make it to the final
The doctor with two national titles in the same year, now aiming for World title
Kandy SC to sit out opening weekend of Club Rugby League
Tamil Union 125th Anniversary Celebrations
England’s batting exposed as New Zealand seal ODI series sweep
Sri Lanka make string of changes for Pakistan tour
Rajapaksa, Malinga make T20 comeback
Technology, tennis and WTA final Riyadh
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Tourists from Poland
Two flights operated by Poland’s Enter Air brought a total of 378 tourists from Poland on Friday, seen here in this picture at the Katunayake…
Court ruling to retain workers’ rights in the Colombo Port City
In a recent Appeal Court ruling, the government of Sri Lanka has been ordered to revoke the gazette notification issued on four local companies established…
Sri Lanka Budget 2026 sets path for productivity
The Sri Lankan government has specified a clear fiscal vision before the country’s 2026 Budget presentation on November 7 under the theme: “A Productive Economy…
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Editorial
Budget 2026: Quo Vadis JVP/NPP
With the economy staying largely on course for recovery from the 2022 debacle, the JVP/NPP Government is negotiating the final week before the Budget with different sectors making strong demands for a larger slice of the limited ‘economic pie’. The ruling party hierarchy has not given a straight answer to…
Columns
- Political Commentary
No unity among opposition regarding joint Nugegoda rally
With SJB and several other parties likely to be absent, those who announced ambitious project have to prove they can attract a large crowd RW back in courts…
- 5th Column
Policing, a passion
My dear IGP Priyantha, I am writing to you for several reasons. You are doing a difficult job under challenging circumstances, and being in the position that you…
- The Economic Analysis
Expectations of and challenges for Budget 2026
Popular expectations from the budget for 2026 and the challenges it faces to stabilise the economy and promote growth are divergent objectives. There is a large divergence between…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Louvre robbers already in the net; 12 years on, our own museum robbery no cases even against suspects
The theft at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France, gained worldwide attention, and some of those involved were nabbed by the police in next to no time. Compare…
- Focus on Rights
The rich irony of India ‘lecturing’ to Sri Lanka on ‘governance’
One must confess to being a tad amused in the wake of India’s National Security Advisor (NSA) Mr Ajit Doval proclaiming this Friday, clenched fists and all, that…
- Sunday Punch
Has Sajith forgotten opposition’s first duty is to oppose the Govt?
Opposition parties rallied together on Monday to announce the launch of Maha Jana Handha at a rally to be held at Nugegoda on the 21st of this month…
- In the National Interest
Understanding SJB’s stand in the context of Opposition attempts at unity
The governance crisis of 2022 and 2023 took its toll not only on Sri Lanka’s economy but, perhaps more devastatingly, on its political fabric. For decades after independence,…
- Thoughts from London
Things fall apart even in the much-hyped NPP
Geneva has been a regular rat trap for Sri Lanka ever since this small nation began to attract international attention, especially from human rights activists and well-organised and…
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Freeing children from cycle of pooja watti with education
It was a town they visited often in the southeast of the country – Kataragama, with its unique culture. People flocked to the Kataragama Temple,…
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week to hit the ramp with design beyond glamour
When Panadura girls broke boundaries with maiden strokes 100 years ago
Letters to the Editor
Appreciation
Insights into the beginnings of Buddhism in Germany
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Dickens’ beloved tale with a touch of CentreStage magic
‘A Christmas Carol – The Musical’, on November 22-23 and 27-30 at the Lionel Wendt Theatre By Shannon Salgadoe This month, the Lionel Wendt Theatre…
Latest Amante store at brand new Cool Planet
Devinda plays with ‘fire beneath ash’
Lehansa: Star is born
Sun Siyam Passikudah Where luxury greets the rising sun
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Country Roads delivers unfiltered joy
Held on October 20, this Country Roads music show at the MJF Foundation Centre in Moratuwa…
Warakagoda to lead SOA
WPO week puts spotlight on global packaging trends
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Neighbourly studies
High Commissioner of India Santhosh Jha in conversation with a section of students at the launch…
Government addressing all concerns on education reforms: Deputy Min
India expands financial assistance scheme for Eastern University
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Dickens’ beloved tale with a touch of CentreStage magic
‘A Christmas Carol – The Musical’, on November 22-23 and 27-30 at the Lionel Wendt Theatre…
Latest Amante store at brand new Cool Planet
Devinda plays with ‘fire beneath ash’
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