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Muslims begin Ramadan fast
Import restrictions to be lifted on 100-150 items
IMF holds talks with unions, taxes may be revised in six months
EC seeks meeting with PM to tell him to fix polls date
Lanka reaches new heights with first-ever heart-lung transplant
Nuclear-power matters: Privileges and immunity for IAEA delegates
Sale of seven SOEs: No unsolicited bids
YOUR PAPER this week
SC issues notice on police chief for failing to submit guidelines to avoid 'encounter deaths'
UNHRC welcomes several State legislative and policy measures
Mudalige goes to Jaffna again, but runs into protest this time
Motion to make English the mandatory medium at Law College: Was it presented by a ghost?
Horror-scopes and astrology; President and Sajith trade jokes
Trade Minister cracks over two million imported eggs stuck at Colombo Port
Homagama hooter arrested for disturbing religious event
Tussle over post of Police Chief; so the present IGP continues
Dishonour for the “Boralugoda Lion”
IMF’s USD 3bn prop: President’s unity call not gaining currency among SJB, NPP
EC seeks meeting with PM to tell him to fix polls date
Sale of seven SOEs: No unsolicited bids
IMF holds talks with unions, taxes may be revised in six months
Import restrictions to be lifted on 100-150 items
Nuclear-power matters: Privileges and immunity for IAEA delegates
French female athletes in Kandy
Bar Association would always remain independent, no party politics: New BASL President
Health officials look at re-deployment of specialists to meet crisis
What does such recognition mean to Sri Lankan doctors?
Administration too is affected
Lanka's medical education watchdog gets nod from international body
Govt. hopes to import most essential drugs soon
Northern fisherfolk denounce ‘passes’ for Indian poachers
Recurring landslides likely to harm lives and damage homes
Unions glove up for another bout with officialdom
IMF bailout will shape not only economic but political affairs also
On the bumpy road to economic recovery
Never waste a crisis: Govt. hopes to restore macroeconomic stability
The Midas touch
IMF bailout will shape not only economic but political affairs also
Is the IUSF claim true or false?
With local councils dissolved, talks held to discuss functions in various areas
IMF Programme includes governance diagnostic exercise
Village-level polls campaigns continue
Appeal Court overturns High Court conviction based on confession made to police
Colombo Mayor and Deputy return their vehicles
IMF bailout package uplifts pro-poor programmes; unlocks stalled projects
Sinharaja jumbo emerges; wildlife officers manage to avert incidents with villagers
Row over sandmining activities in Thabbowa sanctuary
Pleasure-seekers trash Thalawathugoda
Sugar projects face land, human, and environmental challenges
Two children who went in search of their mother, washed away
Pleas fall on deaf ears
Bits and pieces of roads
On ‘best laws’ and the promises of the president
The Sri Lanka Football fiasco only gets worse, day by day!
Kingswood salvage a draw against Dharmaraja in 116th big match
CHIEF SCORES
Another Ace creates major upset claim Osaka Consulate Trophy
The three Royal Ramanayake Musketeers
Vijitha Bandara secures victory at home course
St. Sebastian’s, Holy Cross book final berths
Kavindu, Himantha shine in drawn game
RESULT
Richmond pull off L/O win
Isipathana prevail
St. Benedict’s retain Rev. Luke Shield
RESULT
RESULT
RESULT
CHIEF SCORES
Sri Lanka commit harakiri
SLC in crossroads ahead of election
Chamarindu, Vishwa put St. Servatius on top
UN accuses Russia, Ukraine forces of ‘summary executions’ of prisoners
Council of Europe slams ‘excessive’ police force in France protests
Violent protests in France prompts postponement of Charles III visit
Trump to rally at site of deadly anti-gov siege
Gandhi vows to keep fighting after removal from parliament
FERNANDO (Nee Andradi)
SURIYABANDARA, A. CYRUS
Former ANCL employees get-together
Sri Lanka Press Institute’s ‘ChangeMaker’ receives Merit Award at e-Swabhimani 2021
HelpAge Sri Lanka receives Business World International Organization award
MCB-trained mediation team secure Special Award for Distinction at ICC Paris 2023
Pakistan HC hosts National Day Reception
Dr M S Mohamed Hussain, PC awarded Doctor of Philosophy
Ranil plans for a 25-year match
How should Police respond when protesters turn unruly
Alzheimer’s first signs may appear in your eyes, study finds
Different types of flash flooding and what causes it
Toothpaste tablets and syrup on tap: Refill shops cut the container
For he’ll be a jolly good fellow, once Lanka clears the woods!
Ranil confident yet there is many a slip between cup and lip
Nehru dynastic heir Rahul G no sacred cow in Lok Sabha
Battle of the Somme and the Trinitians at the frontlines
A century of caring
Pragmatism needed to deal with crocodile threat
Candidates for local polls should remember the principles of Socrates
A gentle soul who gave her best to all of us
Her love a constant that knew no bounds
I hold onto those precious memories
A gracious lady in addition to being supremely talented
You remain in my heart always treasured and cherished
Capturing a city in the grip of COVID
National Trust lecture: Living with the elephants
Passion-tide musical at Cathedral
GFS sale
Selyn’s weaves inspired by Keyt’s works
An evening dedicated to those unsung women composers
It’s much more than fashion
Artists and collectors come together for RCCI
Crossword
SUDOKU
Solution of Crossword No: 1190
Rybakina, Alcaraz showcase at Indian Wells 2023
Inaugural South Asia Lawyers’ Cricket Cup in Colombo
Encouraging female entrepreneurs
IMF and Sri Lanka’s yo-yo economy
Packed, sealed and delivered
Businesses hopeful of lower interest rates following IMF loan
Colombo Port City Economic Commission’s semi-annual progress report for July-Dec 2022
Ceylinco Life pays Rs. 19 bn in net claims and benefits to policyholders in 2022
The great solar hoax of the CEB
Female achievers in Sri Lanka at Vanithabhimana awards
Raid Amazones 2023 adventure in Sri Lanka
IMF cash on its way, tough road ahead for CB
DPL unveils automated central warehouse facility
SMEs drown in moratorium repayment plans with compound interest
Sri Lanka targets food security amidst struggling agri sector
Govt. to enact Banking (Special Provisions) Act by December
LankaPay Technnovation Awards recognises payment technology innovators
New SEC chairman wants strengthened infrastructure, compliance for brokers
Message From the President
Message from the Prime Minister
Bangladesh rising
Fentons to enhance Business Services and venture into new horizons: An interview with Sujith De Alwis – Executive Director/CEO
Upul Wijesinghe appointed to AIA Sri Lanka Board of Directors
Special rates & discounts for ComBank’s Anagi customers
Dell from Singer takes centre stage as Title Partner for Interflash’23
SLT-MOBITEL hosts pathbreaking innovation competitions - SLIoT Challenge and IESL Robogames
Marking the 144th battle of the blues Home lands sponsors royal college first xi cricket team for 2022-23
Abans Auto sparks a new eco-friendly venture with Yadea
CDB opens wholly owned state of the art Regional Office
Pan Asia Bank crowned with Gold at 2022 Effies
Teachers’ unions oppose moves to make school education an essential service
A Greener future
PSC to make suitable recommendations for expansion of higher education in Sri Lanka
Teacher recruiting delay prevents A/L classes start
SJB MP Dr V Radhakrishnan appointed Chair of Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education
SC halts exams to recruit graduates in public service to Teachers’ Service
Vocational Training Authority gets boost from Korea
Spoken English to be introduced in schools from Grade 1
MSU & MSI Colombo, A student’s choice after O/L & A/L’s for a recognised & affordable higher education
The French International School – Open day 1st April
Curtin Delegation Visits Curtin Colombo in Nawam Mawatha
From School to University: Navigating the Transition with Curtin Colombo's Uni-Prep Programmme
Monash reinforces exclusive partnership with UCL to secure pathways to the World’s Highest Ranked University from Sri Lanka
Harmful Mind Diets & RAGING MIND ATTACKS
Zahira College, Group of 70s appoints office bearers
SLTC To Collaborate with SLINTEC On Research - Signs Agreement for Collaborate Lab Space
Prefects Investiture Ceremony- Vidura College - Colombo –Kalutara Branch - 2023
INSTITUTE OF CHEMISTRY CEYLON
A well-deserved win for Royal at the 144th Battle of the Blues
Champions
Gateway wins Netball Championship
Hillwood sweep awards at CMCC ‘One-Whistle’ netball tournament
Lochana, Warangana clinch singles titles; double crown for Rashmi
DFCC Bank unveils a wide range of offers for Credit and Debit cardholders this Avurudu Season!
Discounts of up to 50% to sweeten Avurudu further for ComBank cardholders
Celebrating cultural diversity this Avurudu and Ramadan season at Hameedia
People’s Bank celebrates Avurudu with incredible Card offers
Koha’s Call Signalls
HNB partners with over 300 merchants to offer discounts up to 70% for Avurudu
HNB honoured as the Best Retail Bank in Sri Lanka for the 13th year
Experience the Best of Festive Season Shopping at NOLIMIT The One-Stop Shopping Destination
A personal tapestry of racial prejudice
Calvin Harris & Ellie Goulding’s song ‘Miracle’ debuts on the charts
Cat Stevens to release album
Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen thanks fans
First top 10 entry for Strandz
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Rodney’s ‘London Unusuma’
Bringing passion play culture to Colombo
Chef Chaminda excels in Canada
Wick returns to war against underworld world over
‘Raid Amazones’ kicks off in Kandy
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My country
My best friend
Sunset
Back to School
My pet turtle
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Rabbit’s Spectacles
Water for Life
King Charles’ coronation: What is the Stone of Destiny and where did it come from?
Lahore, Pakistan
Luxor, Egypt
Kyiv, Ukraine
Blantyre, Malawi
Twin Bridges, USA
Pekanbaru, Indonesia
News in Pictures
Chongqing, China
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