Yevan takes historic podium at Silverstone
Sri Lanka’s racing sensation Yevan David created history at the iconic Silverstone Circuit, maintaining a start-to-end…
Lahiru Udara turns opportunity into memorable feat
If not for the wrist injury suffered by opener Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Udara might well have…
Green Machine claims Rizwi Suhayb Trophy
Isipathana College turned on the style with a seven-try attacking masterclass to beat S. Thomas’ College,…
PHIs blame public apathy and systemic failures for surge in dengue
By Nidarshani Wickramasinghe Dengue cases have increased sharply over the past few months—despite ongoing prevention and…
SL Air Force in daring casualty evacuation mission in Central Africa
The Sri Lanka Air Force Sri Aviation Unit deployed under the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization…
Clarion call to protect vulnerable Horton Plains NP
Urgent suggestions include relocating entry gate and visitor management system By Kumudini Hettiarachchi Is the unique mist-shrouded…
GFS World Council opens in Colombo
Banners held high and led by the hewisi band of Bishop’s College, it was a vibrant…
Inside the making of Encore: The 70s, 80s and more
By Joanne Andrea Joseph For the better part of a year, a group of people drove…
Pera Uni, China’s TTESC discuss postgraduate partnerships
A delegation from the Tomorrow Technology Education Service Centre (TTESC), China, visited the University of Peradeniya…
PCHE Hosts Alumni Event in Melbourne
Prospects College of Higher Education (PCHE), once again brought it’s Alumni community together for a beautiful…
Buying time versus building strength
The IMF concluded its mission with a press release, before the forthcoming 7th Review of the…
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President joins Poson Aloka Pooja
The annual Thanthirimale Aloka Pooja, organised by Wijeya Newspapers Limited (WNL), attracted a large number of devotees on Poson Day, Monday, to the historic Thanthirimale…
China to fund Central Expressway, deal expected soon
Top EXIM Bank delegation here to finalise revised agreement on Kadawatha-Mirigama stretch; work to resume within weeks By Damith Wickremasekera Sri Lanka and China are set to…
As Yala harvest begins, Govt in rush to dispose of half of paddy stocks in PMB stores
By S. Rubatheesan The government is rushing to dispose of half of its 120,000 metric tonnes (MT) of paddy stocks stored in Paddy Marketing Board…
Govt to revise tax on used-vehicle-imports after US complaint to WTO
Heavy mineral sands up for sale; bids invited
Yet another emergency coal shipment fails key load port tests; consignment sent back
Coal inquiry commission begins task; former ministers, secretary to be quizzed
Building donated to Panawenna hospital
Local and international legal experts oppose changing judges’ retirement age at BASL forum
University of Peradeniya celebrates 84 years of academic excellence
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Yevan takes historic podium at Silverstone
Sri Lanka’s racing sensation Yevan David created history at the iconic Silverstone Circuit, maintaining a start-to-end finish to complete second of the Sprint Race of…
Lahiru Udara turns opportunity into memorable feat
If not for the wrist injury suffered by opener Pathum…
Green Machine claims Rizwi Suhayb Trophy
Sudharsan, Padikkal knocks put India ‘A’ in command at Galle
Clinical India U19s chase down 321 setup by Sri Lankans
Ananda retain William Gopallawa Shield
Githmi survives three-set battle at Colombo Championship
E-Wis Championship to liftoff new professional golf era in Sri Lanka
SLC projects major overhaul to its coaching structure
Mass exodus leaves Sri Lanka Athletics facing administrative crisis
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IMF’s latest review
The IMF delegation briefing the media this week after the completion of their latest review. From left – Martha Tesfaye Woldemichael, IMF Resident Representative and…
EPF-ETF governance faces trade union challenge
The Sri Lankan government’s plan to integrate the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) and the Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF) under a unified, tripartite structure has triggered…
CSE to publish new listing rules
A complete revision of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) Listing Rules has been done to align it with the new Securities and Exchange Commission of…
Unpaid billions from Rs. 5.1 bn Kuwait Fund
Rs.15 bn stashed away with no tourism promotion
SL upper-middle-income status catalyst for M&A
EPF/ETF: Let the people decide!
Buying time versus building strength
Canada Day marked with growing focus on trade, cooperation
AI company sixn.ai wins at Asia’s largest AI Hackathon
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Editorial
Judges’ retirement age: More than a number
The government seems committed to extending the retirement age of appellate court justices, ignoring criticisms – and accusations – that their purpose in the exercise is to offer ‘carrots’ to sitting judges, rewarding them for ‘good behaviour’ should they adjudicate favourably towards them during their tenure in office. Any government…
Columns
- Political Commentary
Judiciary in the spotlight as opposition mounts over Govt bid to extend judges’ retirement age
Bar Association forum sees local and international law experts critiquing proposed move; SLPP calls it as interference in judiciary Possible probe looms over then Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe; CIABOC…
- 5th Column
A cease fast
My dear Suresh Sallay, I wanted to write to you when I heard that you had called off your protest fast suddenly. Now that you will hopefully be…
- The Economic Analysis
Can we achieve US$6 billion agricultural export target?
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s push to transform four key export industries into major foreign exchange earners is a sound and ambitious plan with immense challenges in implementation. Tea,…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
US embassy projects image of freedom in cinematic experience at semiquincentennial bash
The United States Embassy commemorated America’s semiquincentennial—250 years of independence—in a unique manner by transforming the embassy grounds in Colombo into an immersive cinematic experience celebrating how American…
- Focus on Rights
An exspy chief, an admiral of the fleet, a justice minister’s son; the dominoes fall
The anti-corruption drive of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) led National People’s Power (NPP) Government has cannily targeted two political birds with one stone as the old adage…
- Sunday Punch
Eat-now-pay-later bonanza for government bureaucrats
Twenty kilos of rice on hire purchase terms Praised be the Lord. The million-strong public sector workforce, who overwhelmingly voted for this government at the general elections of…
- In the National Interest
The role of Intelligence: Protecting state security, not regime security
Indian media last week reported that Tamil Nadu intelligence had acted to foil what headlines dramatically described as a plot to overthrow the newly elected TVK government of…
- Thoughts from London
Politician versus the press: Will the old battle begin again?
Perusing the morning papers the other day, I was struck by an editorial in our sister paper that did raise my eyes. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s near-monthly peroration…
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From Sri Lanka to New Zealand, children still pull at her heartstrings
A girl from the hill town of Gampola, who even as young as three years old longed to walk through the portals of the Peradeniya…
Pictures that tell the tale of Boer POWs in British Ceylon
Letters to the Editor
APPRECIATIONS
Challenging society’s biases through her writing
Music, humour and memory: It was a fitting celebration of Rukshan’s 70 years
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Inside the making of Encore: The 70s, 80s and more
By Joanne Andrea Joseph For the better part of a year, a group of people drove across Colombo every Sunday and gave up their afternoons,…
Shalini Tharaka makes directorial debut with ‘Premiye’
Award of Excellence for Samantha Yahampath
‘Thauryathrikam’ brings ancient dance traditions and expression to life
Anoma in 19th Mumbai International Film Festival Jury
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The room inside the house: Understanding the silent Crisis of Hikikomori
By Dr Ruben Thurairajah There is a quietness settling over the suburbs of Colombo, Kandy and…
A book, a warning, and the world’s unkept promises
US slams Israel for undermining Iran peace talks but rift is dismissed as a passing show
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Debate stars shine at National Languages Week finale
The closing ceremony of the inter-school debate competition organised by the Official Languages Commisson to mark…
School smart board project to hit 90% completion by year-end
Tech overhaul to fix school textbook shortage
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Inside the making of Encore: The 70s, 80s and more
By Joanne Andrea Joseph For the better part of a year, a group of people drove…
