Sundaytimes
Not without my books:A family who fled their house in the LTTE-controlled Kallar area arrive in the Government-controlled side in Nellumkulam yesterday. Clutching on to their personal belongings, the family which included a young girl with her school books, made a dash for freedom after wading across a lagoon in waist-high water at Chundikulam before being eventually picked up by the security forces and later transported to an IDP shelter. Pic by Priyantha Hewage

COLUMNS
Mahinda R in the eye of a storm
Political Column
It was most unfortunate for President Mahinda Rajapaksa that he, of all politicians, should have his effigy burnt and stand accused of suppressing media freedom in Sri Lanka.
The importance of controlling inflation
The Economic Analysis
The high rate of inflation last year made it very clear that whatever be the causes for such increases in prices, inflation hurts. It hurt the poor and wage earners the worst.
INTERNATIONAL
Israel’s neighbourhood reality: Hamas can change
During the military operations in Gaza, code-named "Fused Lead" (after a Hanukkah song about a small spinning top - one
 
MAGAZINE
An outdoor man
Ifthikar Cader favours a form of painting known as ‘plein air’, derived from the French phrase ‘en plein air’ which simply means in the open air.
 
  EDUCATION
Bigger and better - EDEX 2009 reaches 'greener' horizons
The 6th consecutive edition of EDEX - National higher Education and Careers Expo, will be held from 23rd to 25th January at BMICH Colombo

More Education

 
  MEDISCENE
When your insides burn
Sri Lankans are warm-hearted but at the same time emotional and quick to react.
 
  FREE HOLD
Finite Lanka - Where quality and reliability is rest assured
Mr. A.G.M. Bogahawatta started off his career in the field of Civil Engineering and from the onset itself worked very closely with the Japanese with regards to various construction projects
 
TOP NEWS
20% devaluation or IMF bailout
Sri Lankan economists say devaluation or a bailout package from the IMF is inevitable to head off a foreign exchange crisis where reserves have fallen to little more than six weeks of imports but the Central Bank (CB) is adamant that it has its own strategies to tackle the situation.
Heavy clashes: 20 Tigers, 7 soldiers killed
At least seven soldiers and 20 LTTE cadres were killed at Dharmapuram on the Paranthan – Mullaitivu road, as Tiger guerrillas continued to offer pockets of resistance to the advancing security forces who are closing in on the last positions held by them, defence sources said yesterday.
> CID hunts for MTV news chief
> India again asks for Prabha
> Germans retaliate to summoning of envoy
> Pillayan’s PS chairman remanded for dog theft
> Global crisis hits Southern exports
  More News
EDITORIAL
Development before Devolution
The problem with Foreign Ministry media statements is that after one was heavily criticised recently by members of their own senior staff, and the contents therein severely challenged, they have lost their credibility.
  PLUS
Chasing Civets
Hopping on a bus on Friday evening for a night-long journey either to Moneragala or Knuckles, eating papaw and nothing else most of Saturday
  FINANCIAL TIMES
Probe against banks, officials continue
A possible withdrawal of fundamental rights petitions in the Supreme Court against the controversial oil hedging contracts by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) is unlikely to affect independent investigations
SPORTS
SLC sees big score on sponsorship board
Sri Lanka Cricket which was looking into an empty barrel a few weeks ago with no bidders for sponsorships is all smiles once again with its luck changing – at least for the time being.
  FUNDAY
The arrival of the Portuguese
It was eight years, since Vasco da Gama had sailed past the Cape of Good Hope. The King of Kotte at this time was King Veera Parakramabahu VIII. Pararajasekaram was the King of Jaffna.
Latest News
 
  News
  Financial Times
  Sports
  Plus
> 20% devaluation or IMF bailout
> Heavy clashes: 20 Tigers, 7 soldiers killed
> CID hunts for MTV news chief
> India again asks for Prabha
> Germans retaliate to summoning of envoy
> Amunugama gets finance job also
  Delinquent pensioners’ payments to be stopped
> Global crisis hits Southern exports
> Sri Lanka presses claim for more GSP plus concessions
> No bail for Tissainayagam
> Bellanwila Deputy Chief appointed Anunayake
> US Pacific Command team meets EP Chief Minister
> Bless for soldiers
> Level admissions field for all schools
> Independent commission salary increases
> Pillayan’s PS chairman remanded for dog theft
> Relief programme for families from the North
> Getting ready for people fleeing heavy fighting
> Civilians must be protected: UN tells LTTE and Govt.
> More to come, says military
> Armed forces poised to take last bastion of LTTE
> MTV attack: Mystery deepens as police trail temple lead
> Empty chairs at PC polls rallies
> Railway protesters are not budging
> After the victory: Full-scale development in the north but no racist appeasement
> Sri Lanka’s largest coral region uncared for and neglected
> Recycling industry in the dumps
  Columns
Political Column
Mahinda R in the eye of a storm
5th Column

‘I’ll cross the bridge when I know the time is right for me’

Situation Report
Not issued on this week
Thoughts from London
Goodbye and all that
The Economic Analysis
The importance of controlling inflation
Lobby
Not issued on this week
Focus on Rights
Inside the glass house

 

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Probe against banks, officials continue
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Russian economy unfavourable till mid-2009, Lankan tea and tourism to feel impact
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2,000 workers lose their jobs at Sinotex
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SriLankan posts US$ 1.7 million profit in December
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Golden Key auditor remanded
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Mobile games begin with Airtel in the ring
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Devaluation, IMF or crisis - Comment
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Importance of conducting a professional service as a business
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Airtel promotes network tower sharing
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New courses from SPAACS
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Bar Association - SAARC conference to promote South Asian business connectivity
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India’s Kingfisher flies to Colombo
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Qatar to provide language training to Lankans
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SC says its decision must be complied with by the President
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Golden Key staff in a tangle
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Stock news
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APB Lanka product wins silver at World Beer Championships
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ICASL seminar on ICT laws
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Round-table on Banking and Financial Issues
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Rs 400 mln national ‘rescue fund’ proposed for tourism sector
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Garment worker remuneration as good as other industries, says EFC
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Penal interest on reverse repo reduced
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Ceylinco Insurance surpasses Rs.20 bln revenue
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14 pilots earn their Wings at SriLankan Airlines
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SUN Consultants launch operations
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Mobile phone numbers transferable from this year
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Indian fraud team to probe Satyam: Govt.
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Satyam scam: PwC top brass in India to assess situation
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World Bank bars deals with two more Indian firms
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Parties agree to set up trust to repay Golden Key depositors
  International
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Israel’s neighbourhood reality: Hamas can change
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The rocket story
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30 years of "Test-Tube" babies
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Israel may halt Gaza war, ignore Hamas demands
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All aboard, as Obama takes slow train to power
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Nudist club offers rooms to inauguration bare-devils
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Man arrested for Obama assassination plot
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British minister leaves Pakistan after talks with army chief
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Misty-eyed Rice bids farewell to State Department
  Free Hold
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Finite Lanka - Where quality and reliability is rest assured
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It can be really scary to invest in anything during a recession……
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Dave Tractors - taking Sri Lanka's agricultural industry to greater heights
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Merchant Credit of Sri Lanka celebrates 25 years of exemplary service to the nation
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Oasis Hospital for exceptional medical services with a personalized touch
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Regal Crest your ideal investment to realizing your housing dreams
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Ocean Edge (OC3) - the ideal recipe for luxury living…

 

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SLC sees big score on sponsorship board
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ODI debacle; do we really need it
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SLRFU AGM in the balance
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Spinner Mateesha guides Ananda to eighth victory
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Sajeewa helps Colts demolish Bloomfield
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St. Bernadette’s College wins all–island Karate Championships
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Zahira retain Reborn Trophy
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TT junior c’ships on the road
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Ponting finally puts his stamp on team
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Thank you Tita
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Schools rugby format changed
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"Taichi for life-Australia" to teach Wushu in Sri Lanka
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Right of Reply
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Honing the rugby skills
  Funday Times
> The arrival of the Portuguese
> The day - Poem for the week
  Education
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Bigger and better - EDEX 2009 reaches 'greener' horizons
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"An audience with Michael Morpurgo at the British Council"
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For a Better Education Tomorrow: The Colombo School of Construction Technology
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Thilangani to conduct Feng Shui seminar at Trans Asia Hotel
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Monash College Sri Lanka wins 3 Awards of Excellence
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APIIT opens registration for February 2009 intake
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Leadership Challenges in turbulent times
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STUDY ABROAD@PATHE cademy
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Studying and Living in Singapore
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Chartered Accountants -Sri Lanka's Thriving Knowledge Economy
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An opportunity for students with Good A/L Results to get an Australian Engineering degree with part studies in Sri Lanka
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Joining LASALLE turned out to be one of the most invigorating experiences for me - Kusal
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Qualified for Australia and beyond
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BCS - The Next Logical Step after 'O' Levels
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Pathbreakers - The Aspirations conquest, the reality TV Show with a difference
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ACHIEVERS, TOP CIMA A PILLAR OF SUCCESS
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After A/Ls and O/Ls Join ABS
  International
> When your insides burn
> Dealing with that uncomfortable ailment that is Sinusitis
> Do you have a frozen shoulder?
> Wonder of veggies!
> When your brain is under attack
> The 'whole' truth
> Who do you see for what

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Chasing Civets
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Piecing together an ancient tale
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The rise of a Bamiyan Buddha in Ridigama
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What are schools doing to groom decent citizens? - Letter to the Editor
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Law of the jungle dislodging the rule of law - Letter to the Editor
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To all the brave men - Letter to the Editor
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Tramcar Ride runs off rails - Letter to the Editor
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Tribute to a great lawyer, patriot and gentleman - Appreciation
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Daughter of Lanka’s legacy of friendship will live on in her adopted land - Appreciation
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Pioneer female lawyer with many firsts to her name - Appreciation
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‘HelpAge’ Fred was a friend to our senior citizens - Appreciation
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Suranimala: the birth, the death and the truth
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Reaching out to children of prison inmates
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Nine hands creating world of colour for good cause
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Sketches & paintings on display
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Romantic riverside hideaway
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The bright look of the ’60s!
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Aromatherapy for well being and happiness
  Magazine
Galle, here they come
> GLF - Meet the authors
> Plays and readings in colonial setting
> An outdoor man
> Guess who
Mirror Magazine Articles
> The big take off
> Burst of music
> Tweet Tweet!
> Frost/Nixon (2008)
TV Times Articles
> Ice and Apple for Aquarius
> ‘Srilakvahini’ commences local transmission
> Sri Lankan wildlife on 2009 desk calendar
> Delights of Kerala at Airport Garden
> Lighthouse hosts Germaine Greer at Galle Lit Fest
> Anura’s play promotes paternal love
> ‘Leader’ lands with 50 copies
> ‘Rankevita II’: Udayakantha’s fifteenth direction
> ‘Dances with Wolves’
> TV Times - Cover of the week
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