With Sri Lanka moving into the Super Eight of the Cricket World Cup, a large group, including ministers and top officials had planned to go to the Caribbean Islands at a cost of some Rs. 20 million in public funds – but President Mahinda Rajapaksa has intervened to stop it.
With sacked minister Sripathy Sooriyarachchi being remanded for alleged misuse of a state vehicle, the CID is now to probe allegations regarding the other sacked minister Mangala Samaraweera amidst speculation he also may be taken in.
Cricket betting which is believed to be linked to the sensational murder of Pakistan’s coach Bob Woolmer is racing beyond horses in Colombo and elsewhere in Sri Lanka.
It stands as a testimony to the courage of the human spirit – to our ability to rise from the ruins of disaster and rebuild our lives anew. It is the outcome of a community’s desire to restore their confidence and become self-sufficient while nurturing the traditional arts in their children.
"A 27-year-old mother of two, with the blood group A Positive, needs a kidney transplant urgently. Her family appeals to any potential donor to contact them immediately."
The much beloved, dog-eared novels, the stern librarian behind her desk; the inviting racks bending under the weight of hundreds of books…for better or for worse, their time is nearly done. The digital age is altering things fundamental to our life and nothing seems exempt from change – not even our books.
As thosuands fled from the latest battles in the north, a soldier is seen helping a child to climb down a step as some families sought refuge in government-held Vavuniya district areas. Pic by Ranjith Jayasundera Read more >>>
It has all the trappings of a wedding: the proud tuxedo-clad father, the frosted white cake, the limousines and an exchange of vows.
But there is no groom and the girl in the long gown is no bride. She's daddy's little girl, taking a vow of chastity.
H. M. C. Nimalsiri, Director General, Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), is getting ready to leave his position amidst widespread speculation that he is doing so because Mihin Air officials ganged up against him. When The Sunday Times FT contacted him
The Sri Lanka Accounting and Auditing Standards Monitoring Board (SLAASMB) has issued a response to statements made by Touchwood Investments Limited and its accounting practices.
What a week it was. At any other time, any one of the events that occurred would have taken some time to come to terms with. But it all happened this week.
The untimely death of former England cricketer and the present (unto his demise) Pakistani coach Bob Woolmer has put an irreversible minus on world cricket and its machinery. This was a time...
To say that the schools rugby scene is in chaos would be the understatement of the previous century. The so called nursery for Sri Lankan rugby is fighting battles in court and not on the field.
Remember that raw, gawky feeling of going in for a new job? It starts with that awkward walk you do straight into the wrong building, for your job interview; the stiff conversation you have with the receptionist...
The Chola prince too had a soft corner for Princess Mitta. This was made known to King Vijayabahu. The king expressed his strong disapproval of the proposal and scolded the prince. King Vijayabahu entertained...
It has all the trappings of a wedding: the proud tuxedo-clad father, the frosted white cake, the limousines and an exchange of vows.
But there is no groom and the girl in the long gown is no bride. She's daddy's little girl, taking a vow of chastity.
The Sunday Times was among the 50 companies who were awarded the Superbrand status at an awards ceremony held on Tuesday at a gala awards ceremony.
