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Love for the country and cricket hit fever pitch at the Premadasa Stadium yesterday as the 1996 world champs convincingly beat England to qualify for Tuesday’s semi finals against New Zealand. Pic by Sanka Vidanagama
TOP NEWS
TNA seeks police and land powers for North

This request will be placed before President Mahinda Rajapaksa through a government committee in the course of periodic consultations.

Fuel price to be increased

Rising tensions in oil rich West Asia and North Africa and losses due to reduction of taxes will lead to hikes in fuel prices ....

GL going to UK without confirmed meetings
Govt. urged to reduce prices of essential drugs
Dengue death: Could child have been saved if action had been taken on imposter?
Death by insulin overdose
Legal profession not to be treated as a job bank, says Chief Justice
DMK continues to play politics with SL Tamil fishermen’s woes
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‘Thoroughly beaten by the better side’; Andrew Strauss
They made thirty five thousand cricket mad Sri Lankan fans dance inside the stadium. At the same time they set another twenty million Sri Lankans dancing in the streets with one of the most dominant batting displays in World Cup history.
 

 

EDITORIAL
Without FIA, more sabhas will mean more crooks

Last week's story in this newspaper about the creation of 'Jana Sabhas' or People's Councils took many by surprise.
From the little we know, these are councils the Government hopes to 'appoint' (as opposed to being elected) to monitor grassroots-level development activity.

COLUMNS
How the revolt within the Grand Old Party ended -- Political Column
Come the National New Year, he may have expected to partake the traditional sweetmeats of kevun and kokis as the new leader of the main opposition United National Party (UNP).
A question of national pride -- Focus on Rights

For all law students studying constitutional norms and the protection of fundamental rights, Rajapaksa vs Kudahetti and others (1992, 2 Sri LR 223) is a classically standard case study. Indeed, there are good reasons why this is so.

 
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Hitting a perfect pitch

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FUNDAY
A fun day at Nuga Gama
On Saturday, March 19, thirty Funday Times Club Members enjoyed a great morning at Nuga Gama, the village in the city, at Cinnamon Grand Hotel in Colombo. The main focus of the event was the International Year of Forests. At 9 a.m., the members gathered at the Cheers Kids Club, for registration. The 30 members were divided into three teams.

 

 

INSIDE SUNDAYTIMES
  News
TNA seeks police and land powers for North
World Cup security stepped up after arrest of militant
Fuel price to be increased
Crucial Indo-Lanka meeting on fishing
GL going to UK without confirmed meetings
Crises and prices
SC directs Commercial HC to terminate cases against Harry J.
Govt. urged to reduce prices of essential drugs
AG’s withdrawal of murder charges illegal says lawyer
UPFA MP discharged from rape charge
Top City schools breeding mosquitoes
Dengue death audit underway
Death by insulin overdose
Legal profession not to be treated as a job bank, says Chief Justice
Conservation turned turtle by hatcheries
Gearing for a better deal for Apparel sector
‘Power to remotest villages by 2012’
DMK continues to play politics with SL Tamil fishermen’s woes
Kachal over Kachchativu doesn’t stop Indian, Lankan devotees
Sigiriya: From heritage site to dumping site
Rajapaksa ancestor an 1815 ‘rebel’
Price displays a must: CAA to get tough
World Cup forces Earth Hour postponement for today
No more financial clout for PS heads
Dengue death: Could child have been saved if action had been taken on imposter?
  Columns
Political Column
How the revolt within the Grand Old Party ended
5th Column
Here’s wishing a strong Opposition!
The Economic Analysis
Investing in social infrastructure: Education and technical skills
Lobby
A surprise visit amidst heat over Libya and sympathy for Japan
Focus on Rights
A question of national pride
Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Parliament discusses UN panel on Sri Lanka
From the sidelines
Libya, ‘R2P’ and the selective business of ‘accountability’
  Times 2
Explosions rock military site in Libyan capital
Protests and shooting in Syria as unrest spreads
Yemen ruler says ready to step down
Free rice, fans, grinders, TV: TN poll is a freebies war
Frantic efforts underway to avert Japan nuclear disaster
The Japanese road repaired SIX days after it was destroyed by quake
Fight is not over for Japan’s nuclear Samurai warriors
Take a computer printout and ride; it’s your bicycle
Autistic boy,12, with higher IQ than Albert Einstein
Secret shame of Egypt's army
800 priceless Egypt artefacts still missing
I will not be triumphed over: Hollywood queen laid to rest
Thousands march in massive anti-cuts demo in London
Grameen vs. Bangladesh
Dickens' real Oliver Twist horror house identified
Libya rebels: Gaddafi could be right about al-Qaeda
  Business Times
Legal cloud over Golden Key directors returning to ‘work’
Tax reforms from April 1, taxing public servants after 33 years
Softlogic Group to rebrand Hotel Ceysands
Lankan oil hedging dispute goes to London
Hilton battle not over yet
World Cup: Did Sri Lanka’s image improve?
Comment - Gearing for the new taxes
Feature - Trial hears Rajaratnam brothers curse on phone tap
Feature - Removal of microcredit bank leader Prof Muhammed Yunus bodes ill for the poor
More convention centres to come up in Sri Lanka
British Deputy High Commissioner meets Colombo university students
‘Gender should not be a Business Issue’ - Corporate leader says
Most members are senior managers - New CIM SL Chairperson
Brandix expands into bras
Gajendran on new taxes at STBC meeting
Initial capital of Rs 3 bln to settle Golden Key depositors
Economic and North East growth adds up to insurance gains : RAM
Chevron revenue up 9%, net profit same YoY
Ideal Motors-AA tie up to transfer latest automobile technology to rural youth
Open University to enhance English Literature teaching skills
National Chamber praises Norochcholai coal power plant launch
Unilever hosts first annual Supply Chain Business Partner event
Ceymed opens lab in Jaffna
Pyxle handles reservation, booking system for Hotel Renuka
JAAF’s regional awareness campaign and recruitment drive applauded
Unique clay-based cookware from the ITI soon in the market
Need for conducive legal atmosphere for foreign investors
Overseas Realty to start Havelock City’s Phase - 3 next year
Standard Credit Lanka Ltd merges with Entrust
Clarification - ‘Delay in new Japanese vehicle imports’
SEC still hunting perpetrators
World Cup: Authorities miss golden opportunity to promote Sri Lanka
IPM Sri Lanka felicitates its Past Presidents
Central Bank rescues three crisis hit finance companies
Poverty levels fall in plantation sector
Feature - Contributing to Sri Lanka's development
ICASL, ICAEW discuss developing chartered accountancy relationships
Colombo Dockyard delivers Platform/ROV Support Vessel Greatship Rashi
Aitken Spence resorts expands in Sri Lanka and the Maldives
Seylan’s online Rs 600 mln VRS scores a first-ever hit
Harry J’s control of Pelwatte Sugar main feature this week
SriLankan Airlines can brand Sri Lanka : Branding guru Martin Roll
SLIM aims at greater heights in 2011
Letter - Hedging: German court sends a strong message
Unfair and negative reporting by western media affects many tourism markets
Cabraal meets World Bank MD
Funday Times
Fun Maths and Science -- Maths & Science
War -- Poem for the week
Earth Watch
A fun day at Nuga Gama
The world at war 1914 - 1949 -- World History
Kids' World
  Editorial
Without FIA, more sabhas will mean more crooks
  Sports
‘Thoroughly beaten by the better side’; Andrew Strauss
Recognised batsmen during the business hour very important
Rajans gain 7 wickets win over Kingswood
‘Golden Battle of Ruhuna’ ends in draw
Spinner Malinda gives Chilaw Marians the edge
Have we seen the Ponting farewell?
It is like Mahadenamutta’s tale
Delayed start to Schools League Rugby season
Hisham Abdeen Rugby Football Academy completes two years
Air Force rugby players return from successful NZ tour
AGMs postponed
St. Sylvester’s has edge over Vidyartha in ‘Big Match’
IRB funds should not be squandered says Summa Navaratnam
Pin Fernando Golf Grand Prix from April 26
From Rags to Riches
Mendis to take over Sri Lanka ‘A’ team as manager
No stamps
Rambukwella’s 103 give Royal easy win over S. Thomas’
No changes at the top
The whole team contributed to the victory
  Education
Under-managed sectors need advanced training
Spellmaster - Southern Province Quarter Finalists found
For the first time in SL CSCT offers BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying
Microsoft Access Software and E-Learning Programmes for free with the ISIC number
World-class Aviation training
Albion from Michigan eyes Sri Lankan students
MSU's Foundation a quick start to a degree
BCAS launches HND in Bio-medical Science
Enjoy British education with West 1
ACHIEVERS IDOL 2011 - A NEW PARADIGM
CIMA May 2011 Revision with GAJENDRA @ VIRTUAL
Parents, this is about your child's future!
CIMA launches inaugural case study competition
MBA student from Oxford College of Business dominates the CSE
President/Chairman of SAITM receives Honorable Professorship
A University foundation course that will ‘actually’ take you places
Australiya’s premier flight training organisation
SLIIT Scholarship Schemes enable students to reach new heights of excellence
Corporate skills at the forefront of business communication
Gateway students excel at Advanced Level and IGCSE
Minister Dissanayake commends SLIIT's contribution to IT sector at Convocation
Is Pharmacology the Profession for me?
Founder of Ethical Fashion Show, Paris - Isabelle Quéhé delivers special lecture at the Academy of Design
MUF Programme instead of conventional A/L studies
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Plus
Hitting a perfect pitch
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
Tune into music therapy for that healing touch
Trailblazing neurosurgery gives hope to sniper victim
Soak up the Arabian-esque luxury after a bumpy ride
Travails of local tourists
Naribena hits 50!
The moving strains of Qawwali
Dracula gets a different look with Kids@Play
Metho choir wins gold at international level
Great hair day
Hard stories that have to be shared
SUROL throws a lifeline to victims of Leprosy
The last of Hollywood's great goddesses
Can anything but cricket unite our nation like this?
The curtains open on reconciliation
Time for the Gratiaen, time for Chinaman
On the road for 29 years and more to go
Caring Hands reaches out to Sri Lankan expatriates
EU funded environment project to benefit over 2000 families
People and events
  Magazine
Magazine Articles
Kuveni, the victim and the victor
Gripped by the fever
Cool off at the Choco Luv Cafe
Girl guides: Showing the way to being one family
magazine -- Cover of the week
Mirror Magazine Articles
Empowering child soldiers
Get the look
International Youth Summer Camp 2011
Essence of Colombo in a street fiesta
Continuing a tradition Peterite vehicle parade 2011
TV Times Articles
‘Ape Naamaya Sri Lanka’
Dutch Food & at MLH Music Festival
Barista-Lavazza
Bonjour cinema back

 

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