Lal Kantha’s remarks bolster claims of Govt.’s authoritarian drift
Attorney General under fire amid social media trolls and protests President’s Jaffna speech draws criticism from…
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Nuwara Eliya frost damaging crops, farmers moan
With the extreme cold experienced in many areas in Nuwara Eliya District, ground frost could be…
Hobbled by cyclone damage, Peradeniya Uni gets back to work
All faculties of the University of Peradeniya have resumed operations despite facing “severe limitations” regarding scientific…
Ella seeks solutions for garbage stench from fertiliser project
An organic fertiliser plant near the Ella town has become an eyesore for tourists, who have…
Chartered Accountant Tishan Subasinghe Takes the Reins as 28th President of CA Sri Lanka
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) ushered in a new era…
‘Jetwing Surf & Safari’ named top safari hotel
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From 100 metres to 5000 feet
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JVP leaders in tune with music from India
Cabinet ministers of the JVP-NPP government and the party’s General Secretary Tilvin Silva are seen in harmony with the rhythmic tunes coming from India in…
Finances of headless Audit Office placed under Deputy AG
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Govt. studying two options to overcome low-quality coal crisis
By Damith Wickramasekara Just weeks after preliminary quality tests failed on a coal shipment from South Africa, the government is considering two options—including emergency spot…
New members to CC: Opposition cries foul over suspension of Standing Orders
Airports operator 2024 profit slips 25%, but pays Rs 664.6m bonus
Government rescinds previous gazette on Wedithalathivu Nature Reserve boundaries
Exposition of Buddha’s Sacred Relics from Gujarat at Gangaramaya Temple
Deputy Secretary General of Parliament suspended
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Al Mutairi exit a temporary pause as FSL eyes extended tenure for National Coach
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Discussing the way forward?
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Govt. to outsource certain healthcare tests and diagnostics
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Legal action looms over CEB bullying solar firms
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Krrish liquidator invites bids for controversial project
Hayleys to construct SL’s largest private-sector wind power project
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Editorial
Stirring the racial pot
A presidential statement at a Thaipongal ceremony in Jaffna last week has made waves in the south, many perplexed by what exactly the message was that he was trying to convey. On plain listening, it seemed to target those whom he said were aiming to fan the communal flames using…
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- Political Commentary
Lal Kantha’s remarks bolster claims of Govt.’s authoritarian drift
Attorney General under fire amid social media trolls and protests President’s Jaffna speech draws criticism from opposition parties; Ranil Wickremesinghe says attack on Buddhism violates Constitution Frustration grows…
- 5th Column
Careless talk
My dear Lal, I thought of writing to you when you became the focus of attention after your recent public comments, firstly about departed comrade Nandana and then…
- The Economic Analysis
Economic challenges of an uncertain and unpredictable international environment
The unpredictable and changing international environment is not conducive for the growth of Sri Lanka’s trade-, tourism- and remittance-dependent economy. The multiple conflicts around the world, especially in…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Govt. moves to appease monks, but opposition too scrambles to assist temples
Following criticism of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake by Buddhist monks as well as others for his remarks in Jaffna last week, where he said those gathering every full…
- Focus on Rights
An Attorney General caught in a social media firestorm
It is highly unusual—and worryingly so—that the primary gatekeeping associations of legal and judicial institutions in Sri Lanka have come together to tersely protest against what they see…
- Sunday Punch
Walk for peace by Buddhist monks touches millions of American hearts
As Americans stand on the sidewalks in towns, cities and counties to watch, enthralled, ‘the walk for peace’ by a small train of Buddhist monks as they traverse…
- In the National Interest
Trump phenomenon, the Sri Lankan parallel and the responsibility of the American people
When Donald Trump was first elected to the presidency of the United States in 2016, the democratic world watched with a mixture of bewilderment and caution. For many…
- Thoughts from London
When things fall apart, who has dropped a trump?
Last Sunday this column was headlined “An American clown who turns tragedy into farce.” For that I must apologise a thousand times. I was being more gentle than…
- Lobby
Government MPs taunt opposition over failure to present NCM against PM
By Sandun Jayawardana The apparent reluctance by the main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) to submit its much hyped No-Confidence Motion (NCM) against Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya…
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Venues, each with a different rhythm for Colomboscope
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Rooted in history: A scholarly walk through our garden heritage
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Meditative performance sets the stage for KALA
It says much that in a crowded room, abuzz with chatter and the excitement of an opening night, a young artist could, with very simple…
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Climate-smart Sri Lanka tourism: Adaptation, mitigation and resilience
By Prof. D.A.C. Suranga Silva Tourism is highly sensitive to climate change, as it threatens infrastructure,…
The island that voted before Paris
Dhammachakka Puja at Sarnath calls for peace
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A peek abroad
Lankan students got the opportunity to meet representatives of leading Indian universities and explore study options,…
Amendments to Universities Act meant to depoliticise: PM
Applications open for scholarship at COMSATS University Islamabad
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Meditative performance sets the stage for KALA
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