Iran war fallout: Rising prices dent Govt popularity
Public fury is directed not just at administration, but also at President Calls grow to reintroduce…
Half a month’s fuel soaked up in 10 days
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) said it will ensure uninterrupted supply while explaining the fuel price…
Three months on, people displaced by Ditwah yearn for home
By Ishu Bandara More than a thousand people are still living in temporary displacement camps in…
The Sunday Times report finally brings light to Maspanna village hit by Ditwah
Three months after the Ditawah cyclone cut off the electricity supply to villagers of Galaniha area…
Alert against liver cancer
Specialists call for early screening for better prevention and early treatment By Kumudini Hettiarachchi The largest solid…
Power, AC and record room in containers
Justice minister assesses Kandy court complex restoration process By L.B. Senaratne A plan to fully restore…
By hook or by crook
By Hiran Priyankara Jayasinghe The National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA) recently commenced a…
Running together into the night
The Under Armour Night Run held to mark Women’s Day saw enthusiastic participation By Kaveesha Fernando…
IIHS Multiversity Showcases Global Healthcare Education and Launches MSc in Digital Health at Medicare 2026
The International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS) Multiversity proudly participated in the Medicare 2026 International Healthcare…
THE NEW ZEALAND EDUCATION FAIR 2026
The New Zealand Education Fair 2026 organised by Thames International Educational Consultancy (Pvt) Ltd in partnership…
Dynamic women launch initiative to drive change at the grassroots
A new movement aimed at safeguarding and facilitating the progress of women and girls across Sri…
News
Oil war escalates
Smoke rises from an energy installation in Fujairah, one of the seven emirates of the UAE, in what appeared to be the latest strike on…
Oil from India on G-G basis for two months, no tender
Fuel purchase requests receive positive responses from India, Russia By Damith Wickremasekera The government plans to forego stipulated tender procedures to secure fuel supplies for…
Lanka declines to join UN resolution against Iran
Sri Lanka declined to join over 130 UN member states that co-sponsored a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution condemning Iran’s “egregious attacks” on its…
Surcharge on used, modified vehicle duties removed
Energy Minister to appear in court on March 27 to face charges
Emergency coal purchase: Tender unawarded, controversial supplier also applies
Govt. arranges foreign company to tow IRIS Bushehr to Trincomalee harbour, says Minister
Fraud Bureau still awaits AG’s advice to name minister, deputy minister as suspects
Gas supply to Lanka unaffected by West Asia war: Litro chief
Fuel price increase begins to weigh on cost of living
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A mighty big yawn at lacklustre Battle of the Blues draw
By M. Shamil Amitbig match 2026
A half-century in the first innings followed by a fine century in the second by S. Thomas’ College opener Jaden Amaraweera was the lone bright…
Trinity awarded victory in controversy marred 107th Hill Country Blues Battle
The 107th Hill Country Battle of the Blues between traditional…
Udara’s 261 and Dhananjaya’s 204 power Super Eight action
Pathana sends warning with commanding 41-8 win over Science
Lasith Malinga kicks off ‘Pace Hunt’ to uncover Sri Lanka’s next generation of fast bowlers
Ali Agha reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct
St. Sebastian’s cruise to easy win
Murfin, Uthayanan guide St. John’s to victory
Joes snatches thrilling win over Kingswood
NOCSL elections scheduled for April 25
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War in West Asia
With the war in West Asia resulting in significant economic challenges for Sri Lanka, the Government has appointed an Economic Monitoring Committee headed by Finance…
Sri Lanka legalises online betting, targets grey market
Sri Lanka’s new Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) is to bring online betting onboard under a structured, high-tax legal framework in a state of rapid transition…
NDB Investment Bank eyes global markets
NDB Investment Bank has aggressive growth plans for the next three years, to extend its business from onshore to offshore, offshore to onshore, and to…
Strong call to address critical funding gap for start-ups
Major shipping line opts out of West Asia
Exploiting the downtrodden
Poems of curse and blessing
Political will and constitutional stability; key to implement effective change, says public policy expert
Urgent need for energy independence amid raging conflicts
Government revamps Vehicle Emission Testing
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Editorial
Iran war: Lanka balancing neutrality
Not long ago, US President Donald Trump ambushed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House during a meeting and asked him, for the whole world to hear, “Are you trying to start World War Three?” That was while canvassing for the Nobel Peace Prize. Overlooked for that prize, Trump…
Columns
- Political Commentary
Iran war fallout: Rising prices dent Govt popularity
Public fury is directed not just at administration, but also at President Calls grow to reintroduce QR code; opposition blames NPP’s ego for blocking it Opposition parties come…
- 5th Column
A country ridiculed
My dear Vijitha sahodaraya, I know am writing to you at a time when you have to keep your head when all about you are losing theirs and…
- The Economic Analysis
West Asia war escalates, dealing severe blow to SL economy
The expansion of the war in West Asia is posing a severe threat to the Sri Lankan economy. The several threats to the economy by the expanding war—as…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Dutch-Russian spat over Ukraine snaps: Picture perfect or imperfect?
The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Russian Embassy in Sri Lanka locked horns this week over the exhibits at the World Press Photo Exhibition…
- Focus on Rights
A white supremacist order in the White House – and what it means for us
For Asia, Africa and other corners of the globe that do not share the ‘sacred’ histories of ‘Western civilisation’ at which white supremacist shrine, US President Donald Trump…
- Sunday Punch
Trump faces mass disapproval at home: Iran faces mass destruction of own land
Even before the annual March heat had begun to set in, Lankans felt the scorching heat of a distant war strike home with brutal effect on Tuesday when…
- Thoughts from London
Achilles of the White House has his heel in his head
In the last couple of months or more, one has heard or read so much about the president of the United States. Most of it has come from…
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Legacy of ‘The Eastern Degas’ to give life to creativity
It’s a stunning collection of art – paintings from seven decades that chronicle the making of the artist George Beven from an early vihara Buddha…
‘We are here for you’: A lifeline to families hit by Inherited Metabolic Disorders
Conflict isn’t new to me but this was different
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APPRECIATIONS
When regrets take the place of dreams
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Running together into the night
The Under Armour Night Run held to mark Women’s Day saw enthusiastic participation By Kaveesha Fernando In Sri Lanka, most women (myself included), avoid running…
A fresh voice in contemporary romance
‘The Bride’ Companion of Frankenstein
‘Guru Geethaya’ at Elphinston
‘Supiri Bioscope Gee’
‘Maqara’: A taste of Sri Lanka in the heart of Colombo
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Sri Lanka steps forward: A blueprint for peace in the Indian Ocean
By Sheyana La Brooy ‘True global leadership is defined not by displays of power or retaliatory…
The JR I Disliked — A review of courage, candour and historical balance
WNPS lecture
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‘Pearls of Sri Lanka’ to produce beauties for world pageants
A new beauty pageant to prepare several young Sri Lankan beauties for a number of upcoming…
Language diversity a strength, PM says on Mother Language Day
Sisu Seriya to be expanded with 200 new buses
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Running together into the night
The Under Armour Night Run held to mark Women’s Day saw enthusiastic participation By Kaveesha Fernando…
