By Ravi Perera Are you more of a starter, main course person, or a main course, dessert person?” My fellow diner’s tentative probe, thrown less to investigate my culinary inclinations than to kill time with a mildly challenging topic, got me thinking. His preferred order of courses needed no subtle analysis. He was a full [...]
The Japanese economy shrank 0.3% in this year’s second quarter (2Q) from the preceding Q, or at an annualized pace of 1.3% in real terms the Government said recently. But the rate of decline in the world’s third largest economy was lower than what many analysts had forecast. It was the third consecutive quarterly decline [...]
There is no doubt that you would like to spend your vacation or arrange your much awaited holiday abroad smooth and hassle free. Qwest Destinations (Pvt) Ltd. is the best choice you have with a trusted service, convenient location, and friendly staff. Qwest Destinations Chairperson, Lalanee Perera said, “We promise to provide you the ultimate [...]
Festal Choral Evensong at St. Michael and All Angels, Polwatte. On the Eve of St. Michael’s Day which falls on September 28, a Festal Choral Evensong will be held at the Church located in Colombo 3 at 6.00 p.m. The Church is celebrating its 124th Anniversary this year. The Choir will sing an Introit by Herbert Sumsion, the [...]
Tourist Destinations off The Beaten Track R. L. Brohier first described the Hummanaya Blow Hole in Seeing Ceylon (1965) as “The hoarse gurgling roar gathers in volume – then suddenly, a pillar of water churned to a dazzling whiteness gushes out somewhere up the cliff and for the moment you stand aghast”. The Hummanaya Blow [...]
Walk Away With Jeep S.K. Ganeshan of Wellawatte was the lucky winner of the first ever “CDB Sithumina” draw held at Colombo recently and drove off with a brand new Zotye jeep. By investing with Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB), one stands the chance of winning and owning a new Zotye jeep. If one [...]
Embilipitiya Paper Corporation Given To Australian Company By Mandana Ismail Abeywickrema The government has made arrangements to hand over the Embilipitiya Paper Corporation to an Australian company, M/s Perth Engineering and Maintenance Private Limited for Rs. 600 million. After claiming a policy that involved the non-privatisation of public enterprises, the government has now identified 23 [...]
By Raisa Wickrematunge – Photos by Gazala Anver At least 700 tonnes of garbage are dumped every day in the Kolonnawa landfill site, according to the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Commissioner Badrani Jayawardena. An engineer on the site said that the garbage was covered every day with earth dredged from nearby canals. He added that [...]
The only restaurant fit for a king that serves food suitable for royalty is none other than the Raja Bojun. The name speaks for itself – food fit for kings and the speciality of this restaurant is the traditional and authentic Sri Lankan cuisine it offers. Its star-class menus focus on local tradition and cuisine [...]
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