UN welcomes asking families to help identify mass graves items
By Kapila Bandara Sri Lanka drew a renewed commitment from the United Nations for reviving the…
Court grants Wickremesinghe bail amid CID investigation into university invitation
By Ranjith Padmasiri Making submissions on behalf of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at the Colombo…
‘Radiotherapy, chemotherapy and surgery, three main pillars of quality cancer care’
SLCO President Dr. Sanath Wanigasooriya underscores the importance of radiotherapy as one of the most cost-effective modalities…
Nilwala woes: Saltwater intrusion leaves Matara thirsty
By Malaka Rodrigo For generations, the Nilwala River has been Matara’s lifeline, quenching the thirst of…
Kalpitiya fishermen allege illegal net use is hurting harvest
The use of illegal fishing nets by some fishermen in the Kalpitiya area is causing concern…
Colombo’s crumbling sewers causing road cave-ins
By Ishu Bandara Colombo’s ageing underground sewage system has been identified as the main factor behind…
Winning wild clicks on focus
By Malaka Rodrigo Sri Lanka’s wildlife photography community had much to celebrate this month, with achievements…
Sri Lanka eye better FIFA ranking gains with Maldives friendlies
Following the recent impressive rise in FIFA global rankings, Sri Lanka has shown keen interest in…
Redefining Sri Lanka’s Human-Elephant Conflict management strategy
By Eng P.W.C. Dayaratne In 2024, 386 elephants and 154 people died due to the Human–Elephant…
A day to remember for Familians
Holy Family Convent Bambalapitiya was abuzz with excitement on Saturday, August 23 as the school grounds…
Colombo Set to Make Music History as Ne-Yo Performs Live
By Sanath Weerasuriya Colombo is set to witness a historic musical extravaganza as popular American R&B…
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Tight security at BIA as suspects land
Security outside the Bandaranaike International Airport and the roads leading from it was tight yesterday as the five wanted underworld kingpins arrested in Indonesia this…
Ranil plans to turn UNP’s convention into unity show
Party to remove suspension of SJB members, all opposition party leaders, including Sajith, invited for Sept. 6 event By our Political Desk Former President and…
Gotabaya and Saman summoned to CID
UK university writes to Ranil lawyers, confirming invitation Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and former President’s Secretary Saman Ekanayake are to be summoned to the Criminal…
Trump tariffs ruled unconstitutional, but will remain until October 14
CEB restructuring: Employees offered VRS compensation up to Rs. 5 million
CEB split: No change in working locations, duties, remunerations
Pro-Israeli protesters seek release of hostages
Before heading to Geneva, FM to brief Colombo-based diplomats
AG unhappy with report by UN Human Rights Commissioner
Promise.lk not expanded due to “contradicting requirements” by eGP Secretariat, says developer
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Amidst frailty, SLC accounts show notable recovery in 2024
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The revenues from the 2023 ICC Men’s World Cup, Asia Cup, and a surprise windfall from cricket’s global governing body, have helped Sri Lanka Cricket…
Modern Pentathlon request for full NOC membership mired
The National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Sri Lanka has deferred…
Moratuwa SC end first day on top
Draining millions on legal battles overshadow SLC’s financial gains
Madushanka’s magic
Hasaranga return for Asia Cup
Sri Lanka eye better FIFA ranking gains with Maldives friendlies
Ex-Co linked clubs among biggest beneficiaries of SLC grants
Ranithma’s BWF World Championship journey ends
Sri Lanka Rugby elections scrapped again: Fresh AGM to be called
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Rs. 2000 commemorative note to mark Central Bank 75th anniversary
A Rs.2000 commemorative note was handed over to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake by Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe on Friday to mark the banking…
Political stability, US export tariffs attract more businesses
Countries like India and Bangladesh are looking at opportunities available in Sri Lanka to export their products to the US following the recently imposed high…
High positions in capital market questioned
Sri Lanka’s capital markets industry is waiting with bated breath as to what the market operator will do about the CEO position at the Colombo…
DMT’s vehicle number plate shortage persists
Colombo Port faces capacity, revenue loss
EPF to move to Labour Dept
Home Lands’ Landmark Twin Towers Rise at Thummulla
The problem with procurement
No permanent rivals in geopolitics
Central Bank at 75: Stability through independence and reform
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Editorial
Political lawfare
The trial and tribulations revolving around the eighth Executive President of Sri Lanka and leader of the United National Party (UNP) turned out to be a cause célèbre which mercifully petered out from what could have been an ugly showdown between the Opposition ranks and the Government. Government leaders were…
Columns
- Political Commentary
Saturday’s UNP convention: Will its unity platform be a game changer?
SJB leader Sajith Premadasa, and former president Mahinda Rajapaksa and Maithripala Sirisena among invitees Unity talks between SJB and UNP gain ground; Ranil to resume active politics after brief…
- 5th Column
Remand season
My dear Uncle Ranil, Rajitha and Rathana hamuduruwo, I didn’t think I will be writing to all of you in one letter. I am doing so because the…
- The Economic Analysis
The economic implications of the Wickremesinghe arrest
The arrest of former President Ranil Wickremasinghe on charges of misusing state funds has sparked off gatherings of large crowds near the Colombo General Hospital and several parts…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Unified timetable: JVP trade union throws policy under the bus
At the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), several trade unions are on strike protesting against the National Transport Commission’s decision to implement a unified bus timetable for SLTB…
- Focus on Rights
The ‘Geneva factor’ and Sri Lanka’s PTA; old fears, new concerns
The announcement by Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs late last week, that a new law to replace the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) would be published in…
- Sunday Punch
Condoms come to school
The Scene: Students at school gathered at the assembly hall listening to the principal speak. “Today I came to talk to you,” the principal of the school said…
- In the National Interest
The Ranil Wickremesinghe saga and its implications for justice in Sri Lanka
The arrest and subsequent release of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe last week has become one of the most contentious episodes in Sri Lanka’s recent political and legal history.…
- Thoughts from London
Digging for cans of worms—and witches’ broth too
Ever since the last parliamentary election perceptively changed the country’s political topography, there have been constant discussions and debates on where Sri Lanka would head in the coming…
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Lost and found after 160 years
Nearly lost forever, now this brownish-yellow beauty hidden from the human eye for 16 decades, has been rediscovered in the misty, cool climes of Rangala,…
A virtual reality walk-through Lunuganga among the work of filmmaker cum architect
The forgotten soldiers and a snapshot of Ceylonese community
Appreciations
Where the workshops turn into a merry zoo
Drinks and doughnuts: A perfect pairing
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A day to remember for Familians
Holy Family Convent Bambalapitiya was abuzz with excitement on Saturday, August 23 as the school grounds transformed into a hive of activity with students arriving…
Italian and Spanish favourites under one roof
Colombo Set to Make Music History as Ne-Yo Performs Live
‘Kasade’: Piyal keeps the Gypsies’ legacy alive
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Redefining Sri Lanka’s Human-Elephant Conflict management strategy
By Eng P.W.C. Dayaratne In 2024, 386 elephants and 154 people died due to the Human–Elephant…
The lighter side of life at the Peradeniya campus
2024 riots: Englishmen drifting in confusion
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Eyes wide open: Young minds take in the world
An educational and innovation exhibition organised by Thurstan College, Colombo was launched this week at the…
Budget proposals for education sector approved by Finance Ministry
Several SLIIT degrees recognised by ministry
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A day to remember for Familians
Holy Family Convent Bambalapitiya was abuzz with excitement on Saturday, August 23 as the school grounds…
