Govt. in bid to dispel political talk on alleged one-party rule, internal rifts
President, in public speech, says he has no intention of remaining ‘glued to power’; willing to…
Wesley storm past Kingswood to retain Blaze Trophy
Dialog School League runners-up Wesley College stormed to a commanding 46-10 win over Kingswood College to…
Mannar wind power project gets one month breather as protests continue and govt. holds talks
By S. Rubatheesan For the past two weeks, Mannar villages have been on a continuous sit-…
Cannabis: the ‘gateway to hell’ for adolescents and youth
Spotlighting the severe impact of cannabis use on mental and physical health, a Psychiatrist stresses why there should…
Railways introduces strict checks to derail ticket touts
New policy requires locals to show their NICs and foreigners to present their passports when purchasing…
No easy path for railways to overcome challenges
By Kasun Warakapitiya Long standing issues of Sri Lanka Railways are emerging with allegations and counter…
Triumphs, burnout and bigger questions
Finally, now that the dust has settled after a rigorous and highly followed Dialog Schools Rugby…
Reimagining urban living
Why Sri Lanka needs a strong condominium property framework By Janitha Chirath As the global tide…
CINEC Campus partners with UK’s Anglia Ruskin University
The CINEC Campus entered a new chapter in higher education on August 7 with the launch…
Tik Tok : Joins hands with ‘Dancing Star’
The most awaited and widely watched reality programme in Sri Lanka, ‘Dancing Star’ which commenced on…
Financing the foe
Last week, we dealt with a new concept of the Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) –…
News
Lankans march in solidarity with Gaza
Thousands of Sri Lankans marched in solidarity with suffering Palestinians in the Gaza Strip as part of a global campaign and held a rally at…
Bribery case against NPP minister
CIABOC to file action in High Court over charges related to 2015 Fertiliser Corporation tender By Ranjith Padmasiri The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or…
Lanka to borrow US$500 mn in yuan to cover CEP1 cost
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has sought Cabinet approval to borrow the equivalent of US$500 million in renminbi (RMB) from the EXIM Bank of China and…
Navy empowered to offer security services to ship-protecting companies
UNHRC chief’s ‘obstacle to justice’ remark provokes response from AG’s Dept.
IMF requirement to publish procurement details not heeded by certain institutions
The Kandy Perahera concluded officially
Protest in Kandy over food stalls
Ven. Akuratiye Nanda Thera conferred Aggamahapandita title
Woman dancer at Kandy perahera accoladed
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Zimbabwe: Sri Lanka’s final trial before Asia Cup
cricket
The national selectors have rung the changes once again, signalling Sri Lanka’s urgency to shape a settled Twenty20 line-up ahead of the Asia Cup next…
Gutsy Joes break Thomian grit to regain Lady Jayathilake Shield
St. Joseph’s College staged a grand finish to regain the…
Wesley storm past Kingswood to retain Blaze Trophy
Ananda regain Gopallawa Shield after 11 years in one-point thriller
Dinara, Methvan emerge U-18 champs
Sri Lanka must choose: Develop or Evolve in T20s
Dialog powers youth volleyball as President’s Gold Cup 2025 begins
SLC Greens clinch 23-run win to claim SLC T20 League title
Indian Cultural Association announces second International Half Marathon in December
SLC extend expert assistance to Japan
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Container truck driver killed at CICT
A container truck driver was killed in an accident which occurred the previous week at the China-run container terminal at the Colombo Port. The incident…
Foreign company registrations in Sri Lanka rise in 1H2025
Sri Lanka is estimated to have recorded a sharp rise in foreign and joint-venture (JV) company registrations in the first half of 2025, reflecting the…
Singapore Forum brings gains to CSE
The Invest Sri Lanka Capital Market Investor Forum in Singapore early this week has brought the Colombo stock market some gains. On Wednesday, a day…
Cabinet paper on global tourism promotion next week
Trade Ministry refuses to divulge details of tariff talks
Booking.com to meet Govt. end Aug
Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill in P’ment tomorrow
Stock market blues
Financing the foe
SL’s gem and jewellery sector confident of exports to the US, despite 20% tariff
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Editorial
Tourist drivers: Licence to chaos
The ruling party that fanned a trade union strike culture when in opposition is now getting hoist on its own petard while in power and place. The Government is facing a string of strikes and general agitation among different sectors. The latest comes from a group calling themselves tourism taxi…
Columns
- Political Commentary
Govt. in bid to dispel political talk on alleged one-party rule, internal rifts
President, in public speech, says he has no intention of remaining ‘glued to power’; willing to hand over the baton to the next generation Ruling party supporters release…
- 5th Column
Rocketed to ignominy
My dear Harini sahodariya, I thought of writing to you because you are in the news after a long time, although not exactly for the best reasons. People…
- The Economic Analysis
Economic improvements no reason for complacency
Despite economic improvements in the first half of this year, there is no room for complacency. Amidst the uncertain and inhospitable global environment, every effort should be taken…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
White-clothed activists hijack protests in North for political gains
Hardly a day goes by without a protest in the North, but in recent weeks, there has been an uptick in protests with white-clothed individuals who claimed to…
- Sunday Punch
Ganja pearl of the Indian ocean on track to become new Macau
Ganja got the official seal of approval this week when the Government gave the legal thumbs up to seven foreign investors to grow the banned substance on the…
- In the National Interest
Presidential entitlements and parliamentary pensions should be examined from the perspective of the national interest
The recent announcement by the Government that it intends to abolish the entitlements of former Presidents and the pensions of Members of Parliament should rightfully ignite an informed…
- Thoughts from London
Lanka president’s Hamletian thrust
That was a bold move. Anura Kumara Dissanayake and his faithful ‘Tonto’ had picked up their passports again, this time to head for the United Nations, though this…
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A quiet stone: Ceylon’s original war memorial
On August 20, 1919, a large crowd gathered at the Kanatte General Cemetery in Borella, then an outer suburb of Ceylon’s colonial capital Colombo. At…
Supporting communities and saving the leopard
‘It’s About Time’: Travelling history museum at the Public Library
Appreciations
Sincere ode to Sri Lanka rarely found in history textbooks
Beyond the weave: Textile as art
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I want the audience to feel the music
Dmitri Gunatilake celebrates 20 years in music with a concert featuring songs from different genres By Dilushi Wijesinghe Leading singer Dmitri Gunatilake will take the…
Where creativity and community spirit abound
Colombo International Theatre Festival back
Tik Tok : Joins hands with ‘Dancing Star’
‘Why We Sing’: Seniors find their voice with Soul Sounds
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Reimagining urban living
Why Sri Lanka needs a strong condominium property framework By Janitha Chirath As the global tide…
NM: The political visionary whose warnings echo louder today
New think-tank, Asian Geopolitics, Sustainability & Peace Council to be launched AGSPeC engages political leaders and diplomats in high-level consultations
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Learning aside…
The Inter-University Bhikkhu Federation (IUBF) staged a protest near the Education Ministry in Isurupaya, Battaramulla, on…
Children not attending school a growing problem in Moratuwa: Sources
Students from Kurunegala and Trincomalee attend Vision programme
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I want the audience to feel the music
Dmitri Gunatilake celebrates 20 years in music with a concert featuring songs from different genres By…
