Memories of savage attacks linger alongside quest for Easter justice
By S. Rubatheesan Ahead of last week’s New Year holiday season, T. Regan and his family…
Mill blockages and fires: Coal headaches continue
Frequent capacity reductions recorded as audit reveals imported stock failed to meet basic energy standards By…
Sri Lanka women embark on key white-ball series in Bangladesh
Sri Lanka Women left the island early Friday to Bangladesh for a crucial bilateral series that…
Local jockey Sanjeewa earn cynosure as Here and Now clinch RTC Governor’s Cup
Edwards Stables regained the coveted Governor’s Cup and Queen’s Cup after a brief lapse, with local…
A mitigated monsoon due to El Nino; water levels to plummet
By Kasun Warakapitiya Advising people to use water sparingly, the Meteorology Department yesterday said the rain…
National Stage, Global Ambitions: ICAM ABACUS Students Shine in Olympiad and Graduation
ICAM ABACUS proudly hosted its Annual National Championship and Graduation Ceremony at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium,…
Lumbini clinch Premier Trophy after second half rally
Lumbini College staged a dramatic comeback in the second half to snatch a possible victory from…
Palms together: Turning traditional crafts into village incomes
In the landscape of Sri Lankan development, “training” is a common word. From Colombo to the…
Flies, sparrows and crows
The Central Bus Terminal at Pettah in Colombo was recently refurbished and given a fresh look…
HIP receives first LPG Vessel of 2026
Hambantota International Port (HIP) received LPG vessel ANDOVER on April 4, which discharged approximately 7,000 metric…
Playhouse brings dual plays for children today
The curtain falls today, Sunday, 19th April, on the two-day theatre festival presented by ‘Somalatha Subasinghe…
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Monks in Lanka for Walk for Peace
Buddhist monks of “Walk for Peace” fame arrived in Sri Lanka on Friday to re-enact the peace march they recently held in the United States,…
Low-grade coal: Minister quits amid presidential probe
Special Presidential Commission appointed for wider scrutiny of coal imports Jayakody says remaining in office would hinder inquiry process Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody and Ministry…
India’s VP here today
India’s Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan will arrive in Sri Lanka today for a two-day visit, which the Indian High Commission described as “the first bilateral…
New formula: Electricity tariffs to change only once a year
Price shocker: CPC admits paying over US$281 for a barrel of oil
Aloka to join peace walk, but stray threats remain a concern
Memories of savage attacks linger alongside quest for Easter justice
Mill blockages and fires: Coal headaches continue
Shangri-La doubles profit from mall and apartments to US$14.2m in 2025
CIABOC probes complaints against suspended parliament official and Speaker
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Sri Lanka women embark on key white-ball series in Bangladesh
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Sri Lanka Women left the island early Friday to Bangladesh for a crucial bilateral series that carries significance far beyond the immediate contest. Led by…
ICC launches investigation into corruption allegations within Cricket Canada
Following revelations of serious corruption and irregularities within Canada’s cricket…
Former NOC Asst. Sec. Chandana Liyanage slapped with two-year ban
Five vie for NOC top post
Local jockey Sanjeewa earn cynosure as Here and Now clinch RTC Governor’s Cup
Sri Lanka U-19 lasses record fourth win in Tri-Series
Nadeesha claims gold and silver at All England Seniors
‘Disgrace’: fans outraged by World Cup transit fare hikes
‘He was my idol’ says Maradona’s doctor at trial over icon’s death
All Blacks great Jones says rugby union losing ‘hearts and minds’ to league
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Sri Lankan food prices to soar amidst fertiliser crisis
By Sunimalee DiasThe global fertiliser crisis is expected to severely impact Sri Lanka’s paddy, maize and tea production yields as prices skyrocket to unprecedented levels. Sri Lanka’s…
Moose Clothing helps SL’s Future Olympians for 2032
Moose Clothing Company has officially announced the launch of “Moose Future Olympians – Road to 2032”, a long-term development initiative designed to nurture and elevate…
Govt. scraps new telecom tower taxes
The government’s multi-billion rupee initiative to abolish telecom tower taxes and subsidise rural infrastructure comes into effect soon to bridge the digital divide. On April…
Cinnamon, FitsAir to attract more Indian tourists
West Asian war rages on
Flies, sparrows and crows
Two laypersons seek justice, win in Supreme Court battle
Port City Colombo powers into $15 billion investment plan
PDMO reshapes Sri Lanka’s finances
HIP receives first LPG Vessel of 2026
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Editorial
Whither the Palestine question
The ‘tug-of-war’, as part of the fun and games of the traditional New Year, has taken a far different, more belligerent mode with the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The personal pride of a mad hatter and his cowboys in one country and the national pride of another are at…
Columns
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Dent in Govt.’s anti-corruption credentials; will Jayakody’s resignation and coal probes save its image?
Move to probe past tenders draws criticism over witch hunt of officials; CID visit to Lanka Coal Company (Pvt) Ltd disrupts work As West Asian tension prolongs amid…
- 5th Column
Prince of Coal
My dear Anura sahodaraya, I thought of writing to you, first to wish you ‘suba aluth avuruddak weva’ and also to let you know of a few issues…
- The Economic Analysis
Formidable challenges of coping with global economic crisis
The failure of the peace talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad has resulted in the US blockading the Straits of Hormuz, especially the Iranian ports, and…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Political rivalry drives allegations of damage to new bus stand
No sooner had the renovated Pettah Central Bus Stand been declared open last week than images and visuals emerged of damage to property at the location. The mystery…
- Focus on Rights
The ‘Coalgate’ dust covers the NPP government much like the unfortunate residents of Norochcholai
The unconvincing ‘lifeline’ of a Special Presidential Commission of Inquiry to probe coal imports from its ‘inception’ (a catchy word, that) up to 16th April 2026 is scarcely…
- Sunday Punch
Trump on an ego high as US boots fly over the moon and back for a spin
Nearly three weeks ago, the White House alerted the world’s media to await an important update on Iran to be delivered by President Tramp. While the Washington press…
- In the National Interest
The politics of deflection: Behind Udaya Gammanpila’s narrative on the Easter Sunday attacks
When Udaya Gammanpila announced the release of his book, In Search of a Mastermind, it was thought that he would make a big revelation. However the whole event…
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A pure and undying love for Batik
There is a moment Jezima Mohamed has never forgotten. She was in her twenties, sitting in a cooking class in Matara, Sri Lanka, when she…
Unearthing the buried roots of Ceylon’s early botanic gardens
Letters to the Editor
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Renewable energy: Green shift in the future of plantations
Gratiaen Prize longlist is out
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Suchetha finds life’s answers as quizmaster
By Kaveesha Fernando Quizmaster Suchetha Wijenayake’s nine-year- old son occasionally reading out the questions and walking from table to table at a restaurant where the…
Playhouse brings dual plays for children today
‘Rain Rave Music Festival’ kicks off in Malaysia
‘Treasure Crest Villa’: Hilltop escape by the sea
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Iran war: Presenting Trump with Tolstoy’s War and Peace
By Ameen Izzadeen It is unlikely that US President Donald Trump has ever read Leo Tolstoy’s…
The day UNGA moved to Geneva to provide platform to PLO leader
Maha Pirith Poth Wahanse presented to Bishop of Galle
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This is how we do it
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya is seen interacting with children during a New Year event held in…
30,000 teachers to be recruited amidst shortfall of 43,000
Cuban ambassador discusses university tie-ups
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Suchetha finds life’s answers as quizmaster
By Kaveesha Fernando Quizmaster Suchetha Wijenayake’s nine-year- old son occasionally reading out the questions and walking…
