This war tank will be one of the items on display at the grand exhibition to be held at the BMICH from tomorrow to mark the 60th anniversary of the Army in the afterglow of the victory over the LTTE. Two boys who came for yesterday’s book fair at the BMICH appear to be more curious about the tank than the books. Pic by Gemunu Wellage
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Looking for Jasmine and in walked Jacqueline!
It was one ‘walk in the room’ that film maker Sujoy Ghosh will never forget in his entire lifetime.
FINANCIAL TIMES
Prompt action taken over IRD building issue
The government took prompt action on last week’s report in the Sunday Times FT exposing a conflict of interest in the Secretary to the Ministry of Construction and Engineering Services and the reconstruction of the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) building.
INTERNATIONAL
Mao's China at 60
Every country is shaped by its history, but countries fabricate and rewrite their histories, too.
EDUCATIONS
Young Global Leader of India 2008 to speak at the CIMA Business Leaders' Summit
The Young Global leader of India Farzana Haque, Business Head - Large Accounts SBU at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), will be a speaker at the CIMA Business Leaders' Summit taking place
SPORTS
Winds of change at Maitland Place?
Once again the winds of change seem to blow across Maitland Place. Last week speculation was rife that the fourth interim committee (Or the fifth?)since the overthrow of the Thilanga Sumathipala administration, was about to be installed for Sri Lanka Criket.
TOP NEWS
10,000 Tiger suspects: Govt. seeks US help
Sri Lanka is seeking help from the United States in its efforts to formulate procedures to cope with more than 10,000 Tiger guerrilla suspects now in custody.
Bti will cost Rs. 2 billion annually
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Menik Farm shooting: 3 wounded
New name for JOH
PBJ as Cabinet sec.
New turn in PBJ case
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Malagama villagers live in fear
 
EDITORIAL
UN the talkshop
The United Nations General Assembly sessions kicked off on Wednesday at the 'Glass House', as the UN headquarters is known.
COLUMNS
 
Change of policy after Gota's visit to US
-Political Column

The triumphalism over the military defeat of Tiger guerrillas four months ago, still aglow, will blaze into full glory again in the next twelve days.

Everything old is new again - let’s hear them out!
-5th Column
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PLUS
Crusading for a just world
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New name for JOH
PBJ as Cabinet sec.
New turn in PBJ case
Watch for signs: Depressed teenagers turning to suicide
Malagama villagers live in fear
Ranil resurrects Rajapaksa rhetoric
War ends, economy booms
War ends, IDPs suffer
Brickbats and bouquets for SWRD
Gayoom in opposition says Govt. dictatorial
Minister’s secretary abducted in Vavuniya
HRC fines ‘biased’ police officer
Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Politico’s driver shot at
Protest at activation of Press Council
CRM wants death penalty abolished in toto
State’s casual labourers on election work: CaFFE
Mihin Air’s cost breakdown
FM calls on C’wealth to cooperate in seizing terrorist assets
Student assault case: Court gives leave to proceed
Suicide cadres still active: Police source
New UGC rule bars some bright students from entering university
Bad weather report
The Hikka hoax
Victors all!
Wanni IDPs: The scam continues
  Columns
Political Column
Change of policy after Gota's visit to US
5th Column
Everything old is new again - let’s hear them out!
The Economic Analysis
The importance of continuing the IMF standby arrangement
Lobby
“I will resign, so will I..”: The gulf between words and actions
Focus on Rights
Indictments and the equality principle
  International
Mao's China at 60
Nuclear facility open for inspection: Iran
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Iran helps Venezuela’s search for uranium
Massive floods as storm approaches Philippines
Hamas fires rockets at Israel
Pakistan court adjourns Bombay attack hearing
  Financial Times
Prompt action taken over IRD building issue
Vote-on-Account being considered, instead of budget
Carson’s foreign plantations set to grow bigger
CIMA/ICMA issue cleared by Consumer Affairs Authority
Foreign garment buyers urged to contribute to worker wages
COMMENT - President: Please meet helpless depositors
FEATURE - Disposal of state property needs straightforward methodology
IMF :Foreign inflows into bills and bonds not a risk to Sri Lanka
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Right of reply - World Bank says not pulling out of tourism project
Cargills to open Jaffna store shortly
Concept of productivity-linked wage recognised in new plantation wage agreement
German/Hong Kong apparel manufacturer invests in Sri Lanka
MMBL Money Master helps former LTTE child soldiers
Ceylon Biscuits to launch ‘Nutri Line’ cereal bar
Top EU official meets Bogollagama
New institute preferred by international airlines, hotels
Local firms’ earnings to increase
IATA presents climate change proposals to heads of governments
ISO 22000 awarded to Aquafresh table water
New Asia Head of Sales at Nokia Siemens Networks
Vajira House Builders engages in confidence building with depositors after Court order
Emirates and V Australia announce code share agreement
Basic guide to ‘Investing in the Colombo Stock Market and other Financial Instruments’
SLPA awaits revised financial bid for container terminal
Moratuwa University creates awareness on transport and logistics sector
DECOM Project: Sri Lanka’s case for the Continental Margin
Jayasundera to return to the Treasury with SC relief
Relief finally for desperate Golden Key depositors
Employees’ Trust Fund to invest in Seylan IPO
Wind powered electricity generation projects halted
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Sri Lankan planters seek VAT relief
SEC files court case against Singalanka chairman, employee
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Stockmarket News
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Garment exports on down-trend
Neil Marine to start boat manufacturing in Jaffna
Janashakthi joins global giants to develop microinsurance
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Computerization of state-owned land to minimize 'irregularities'

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Winds of change at Maitland Place?
We’ll learn our lessons and come back strongly
Sanga hints at impending changes
Learning from the legend
Inexplicable!
Thanuja from Jaffna breaks Pole Vault record
Ton-up Malik and Yousuf flay Indian attack
Aussies overcome brave Windies
Nuwan and Anuja shines in drawn game
When should a cricketer retire?- Readers forum
SSC fight back after NCC onslaught
Bandara and Samanthi win at Galle
Dilan’s passion for speed
Nine countries in ITF U - 18 tournament
‘Palitha Harasara’
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'Pampered poodles' are World Cup wannabes
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Jeans - the folly?
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  Education
Young Global Leader of India 2008 to speak at the CIMA Business Leaders' Summit
BIDTI launches its 28th Certificate Course on October 19
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Evaluating quality in education: A guideline for parents
SINGAPORE INFORMATICS: The pioneer and the leader in PMP Certification Training in Sri Lanka
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IIHE provide more opportunities to Sri Lankans at University of Wales to embark on higher education
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AAC commences Engineering Degree Programmes in September
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Crusading for a just world
For the days when campus lecturers enjoyed freedom of expression and action -- Letter to the editor
Galle reservoir crying for restoration -- Letter to the editor
Push up speed limit for overdrive vehicles -- Letter to the editor
Should animals be sacrificed in the modern world? -- Letter to the editor
A versatile don with immense wisdom -- Appreciation
Seeya blessed us all with his deep faith and daily prayers -- Appreciation
They that instruct many unto justice shall shine as stars -- Appreciation
Then, now and always, a true partnership of 60 years
It was a time of giants and gentlemen
Their wait for water is over
Sri Lankan safe bottle lamp project, a finalist in BBC World Challenge
A day for fun, learning and caring
Paradise gained may soon be paradise lost
Playing along with an idea
Two pianos in harmony
Schumann, Strauss and Mendelssohn at SOSL Premieres concert
Evensong at St. Michael’s Church
Mannar’s historic sentinels need protection themselves
What’s cookin’ at the gracious Robin Hill?
Anwar to give Dudley memorial oration
A pioneer of SL Girl Guides’ Association passes away
Romance was in the air
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  A woman between education and tradition
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