Freedom but still not like the birds in the sky
Apparently enjoying their new freedom, displaced people are seen running to board buses after their camps in Vavuniya were opened on Tuesday. Pic by Priyantha Hewage
MAGAZINE
Await magical show with Aliens
Over the past two decades Alien Accent has consistently produced some of the most scintillating and unforgettable live music concerts Colombo has ever seen.
BUSINESS TIMES
Sri Lanka may feel effects of Dubai crisis
Dubai’s recent financial woes may affect Sri Lankan job seekers in the future if there is a downturn in employment in the Gulf state. Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan Airlines, Manoj Gunawardena told the Business Times this week that so far the airline’s daily flights to Dubai have not been affected but that they are keeping a watch on news from the Gulf nation.
INTERNATIONAL
102 die in nightclub inferno
A blaze sparked by an indoor firework show ripped through a crowded Russian nightclub, killing at least 102 and injuring 134 as revellers stampeded for the exits, the Emergencies Ministry said.
EDUCATIONS
The all new CIMA at Imperial College

It is said that the 'best defense is a good offence'. In times of change it is imperative that you are equipped with the best defense to remain afloat.
SPORTS
There is a vote for barter
There is at least one valid vote for barter, are there any takers?
This is election time. Unlike any other time this is the time for hope and promises.
FREE HOLD
Celebrate a fabulous Christmas at the Mount Lavinia Hotel

Mount Lavinia Hotel kicked off their festive season from the 2nd of December with the lighting of the tallest natural Christmas Tree at the hotel's premises. This special Christmas Tree lighting ceremony was graced by the hotel's occupants and invited guests. The highlight of the event was the carol singing done by the St Thomas's college choir.

TOP NEWS
Govt. slashes price of imported rice
A tea exporter and three others who were initially said to have been abducted in Colombo by an unknown group are now under interrogation for what the police claim to be an extortion racket.
Pillayan’s double cross: The story behind the story
The Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP) opted to support President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the upcoming Presidential elections, barely two days after the party decided to withhold support to the President.
Other News Articles
China gets dragon’s share of post-war projects in Lanka
Making a list, checking it twice
President, Ranil wooing TNA support
Blake coming here for talks
Talk at the Cafe Spectator
 
EDITORIAL
Commonwealth and commonsense
The decision in Trinidad and Tobago, at the CoDecemberonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), to punish Sri Lanka by withdrawing its earlier acceptance to hold the next summit in Colombo primarily due to the 'treatment of the Tamil minority' is the first major international snub for President Mahinda Rajapaksa's Government since the announcement of presidential elections.
COLUMNS
 

Govt. declares war on Fonseka - Political Column

War is an extension of politics, said Carl von Clausewitz, the 17th century military historian and theorist in his treatise On War (Vom Kriege). Compulsory reading for any officer in the military, his work is shaped not only by pure military considerations but also by his strong interests in art, science and education.

Elections! Oh, they enliven people’s dull lives - 5th Column

“Thaaththa,” Bindu Udagedera asked, “what is all this fuss about the election?”
“Why, Bindu,” Bindu’s father Percy said, “the election will be held in January, so there is no reason to worry about that...”
   
PLUS
Learning amidst tradition and modernity

It has all the trappings of a modern office - telephones, fax machine and computer. Yet seated within, Ven Madapatha Dhammasara Thera, the 7th Chief Incumbent of the Paramadhamma Chethiya Pirivena and Viharaya focussed on upholding the traditions laid down by his predecessors in instructing student monks in the Buddhist doctrine.

FUNDAY
The apostle of non-violence recognized by UN
Do you recognize the figure on the UN stamp? You can't make a mistake – it's the great Mahatma Gandhi, the apostle of non-violence.
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  News
Govt. slashes price of imported rice
Pillayan’s double cross: The story behind the story
China gets dragon’s share of post-war projects in Lanka
Making a list, checking it twice
President, Ranil wooing TNA support
Blake coming here for talks
Talk at the Cafe Spectator
‘Dirty Harry’ threatens Business Times journalist
FR case: SC orders speedy indictment or release of terrorist suspects
Bungling and nightmares at the “open camp”
Tea exporter and three others in police custody
Bishop Swithin Fernando passes away
UN rep here to see welfare of post-war children
Army busts asylum bid; one shot dead
UK, Canada, NZ block Lanka’s bid to host C’wealth summit
Parliament to debate emergency on Tuesday
Tree falls on bus, injuring three
Big guns woo the media while pow-wows begin among smaller parties in earnest
Gen. Fonseka: Democracy, development and national unity
Rajapaksa ahead in cut-out war
What they said at the UNP special convention yesterday
Wishes for the best Christmas in 30 years
Rajapaksa vs.Fonseka: Which way India?
  Columns
Political Column
Govt. declares war on Fonseka
5th Column
Elections! Oh, they enliven people’s dull lives
The Economic Analysis
Elections: A setback to economic resurgence
Lobby
Not Issued with this week
Focus on Rights
Mega corruption and an election
  International
102 die in nightclub inferno
Philippines imposes martial law in massacre province
Peshawar blast kills two
Italian court hands Knox 26 years for Briton's murder
Obama changes plans, will attend climax of climate talks
Ex-UN weapons inspector condemns Blair, Bush on Iraq
Indonesia police probe deadly karaoke club fire
Anyone up for 200-year cognac?
Demolition by design
Copenhagen talks must fail
Mountains and minarets
  Business Times
Sri Lanka may feel effects of Dubai crisis
Depositors of failed Ceylinco firms seek MR Solution
No kickbacks but kicks – CB Gov’nor
Seismic surveys in Mannar Basin begin next week
Lankan economic model needs drastic change
Sri Lanka’s e-community takes another step forward
Comment - Poll spending or economic stimulus package?
Du-bai or Du-sell?
BPA organises first post-war investor forum in Jaffna
Nisol directors deny all charges of fraud
Virtusa takes IT to the Veddahs
Mahindra appoints Ideal Motors (Pvt) Ltd. as sole distributor in Sri Lanka
Moving towards global accounting standards
Rs. 30 million pledged for North and East IT skills development
Degree in Transport Economics and Commercial Shipping from Colombo University
Parliament advised to invest in research facilities
IT. info - All about information technology
Chinese prisoners used in Lankan development projects
Bharti Airtel rated 'Strongest Brand' by Brand Finance
Hambantota chamber at UK awards
ICASL Celebrates Golden Jubilee
Oman Air buys 5 Embraer 175 E–Jets
Susantha resigns from NTB board
Broadband backbone network to be awarded in 1Q2010
MIT Cargo promotes eco friendly practices to Group companies
Institute of Leadership and Management launched
MTI Forum to focus on HR’s competitive advantage
Sri Lanka tops regulatory risk scores for Asia Pacific Telecoms
Nation Lanka offer rights issue
Aeturnum Lanka celebrates 3 years
Commercial Bank treasury team organizes seminar for Corporate Customers
CB awaits SC sanction to set up F&G trust
ORCL to expand in and around Colombo
Accountability for an efficient democracy
Demystifying biotechnology
'Tea Factory' becomes Heritance hotel
Reshaping businesses - long-term sustainability the need of the hour

  Sports
There is a vote for barter
Spinners Maduka and Nadeera guide Sri Lanka
Lessons from Carlton sevens
Looking over the fence
Aney Is It True ?
Olcott Cricket tourney draws to a close today
Cyril Antony clinic on Dec 13
Foreign teams in action at CCC Junior tourney
Fei Quan Do students tested for their skills
Sunday Sports Guide
Rajans under 13 ‘B’ team in round 2
Prabhagaran learnt his golf from his Grandpa
No sweat for Hareen
Looking down the barrel
Referral system in test cricket a must - Murali
Woods is still a premier attraction
Norman supports future of OneAsia Tour
Vaughan aims to bowl over art world
Mandela sends greetings to glittering WC
Springbok flank Heinrich Brüssow eye was gouged
Rugby World Cup ticket prices unveiled
Aussies wrest initiative
India-Sri Lanka T20 tickets up for sale
Tennis Association picks National Pool
Jeewantha slams second successive ton
Shashika, Chandana, Pushpakumara and Rohana record wins
  Education
The all new CIMA at Imperial College
Turn to the award winning CIM Institute
Wycherley International: The first comprehensive CIE school in Sri Lanka
Northumbria University, UK Degree Pathway for ACTA qualifications in Quantity Surveying
International College of Wales Swansea (ICWS) and Swansea University recommended by OEIC (Overseas Education Information Centre)
NEXT: The largest CIM Institute, launches Stage 1 in December
Suleman Dawood school of business
A trusted foreign-based education from IVS
Opportunity to obtain World Class B.Sc. Engineering Degrees in Sri Lanka
CIMA Spellmaster reaches the ancient cities of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa
Young Chartered Accountants' forum of Sri Lanka launched
ICRC and Faculty of Law, University of Colombo, organise National Moot Court Competition
Asian Alliance Insurance Debaters' Council Schools League - 2009
The Pre-degree programme of the South Asian Institute of Technology and Management (SAITM) - Business Plan
Venura Institute of Professional English and Research (VIPER)
CMA embodies sound management accounting techniques
Takes on a flying start for the CIMA new syllabus
Chathuri Samaraweera: National winner, IYFE 2010
Millennium Concepts: The right connection
Sri Lankan students excel at Cambridge Outstanding Achiever Awards
MATRIX for BCS in Sri Lanka
Unlock yourself to reality within CIM new syllabus @ ABS
Gateway Foundation Schools (for children of 2 ½-5 yrs.) offer a stimulating learning experience
  Free Hold
Celebrate a fabulous Christmas at the Mount Lavinia Hotel
Sathosa Motors expands to Jaffna
LS Electric systems together with AKLAN International introduces a new electric product
Print USA sweeps the boards at Lanka Star 2009
Murray Goulburn and Maliban combine to provide the best for Sri Lanka
Global no Pesticides Use Day commemorated by Mount Lavinia Hotel

  Plus
Learning amidst tradition and modernity
Peace education should be a must in our schools -- Letter to the editor
A prayer for peace -- Letter to the editor
Five months later and still no pension payments -- Letter to the editor
Retired private sector employees in a bad way --Letter to the editor
A queen among ladies, she taught us to keep our heads up and our shoulders back -- Appreciation
Model Parliamentarian with a great vision for a united Sri Lanka -- Appreciation
Longing for the day we will see your smile again -- Appreciation
Creative, cheerful and generous to a fault - that was my uncle -- Appreciation
He wielded the scalpel like an artist
Minneriya: After the Gathering
Touched by the unknown: A nun from beyond?
Ask the US Consul
A forward-looking ambassador
Climate change: Heed the birds
Beginning with the letter M
CMSC Bicentennial Concert 2009
Launching of “Sextet” by Mark Amerasinghe
All about little known Ethiopia and two other novels
SLAF trainees reach new heights with English language
Mother Sri Lanka: Inspiring positive thinking and change
Mr. Wiseman (Homo Sapiens) is in a quandary
Who takes the cake this season?
  Magazine
Other Magazine Articles
  Await magical show with Aliens
  Peterites to herald the season
  Trinity Chapel to resound with the sounds of carols, today
  Wonders of MINI POND
  magazine -- Cover of the week
Mirror Magazine Articles
  Metal is back on stage
  Going green
  Intoxicating comedy
  Christmas with a different view
  Equipping reporters of the future
TV Times Articles
  Jayasri in town with surprises
  Blue black Christmas Cracker
  ‘Hut’ is back
  ‘Don’t use my play for politics’
  ‘Eka Adhipathi’at Elphinstone
  ‘Challengers’ on the move
  Comedy goes to Negombo
  ‘Same Old Song’ sung at the AC
  ‘Up’ for the season
  Bunka honours on five Lankans
  ‘Palm Village’: Holiday among the palms
  New home for Arugambay Travels and Tours
  OTSC annual Christmas party
  Funday Times
The apostle of non-violence recognized by UN
Brain coral (Platygyra daedalea)
At the zoo -- A Poem for the week
Learn with Gihan: Birds of Sri Lanka -- Number 11
Kids World
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