Misery confronts orphans of the storm
Grieving families in stunned fishing viallges wait on empty shores for men who won’t come home,…
Big MCs need more money to fight dengue: Kesarralal
The woes of the local government bodies in their Herculean task of dengue prevention came to…
US considers no-fly zone after Syria crosses ‘red line’
ANKARA/BEIRUT, June 15, (Reuters) – The United States is considering a no-fly zone in Syria as…
Transforming Syria’s war could take more than arming rebels
WASHINGTON/LONDON, (Reuters) – If the United States and allies genuinely want to change the course of…
The clean up crew
Staff and volunteers from the International Diving Centre tackle the demanding, yet rewarding task of removing…
A new support system
The Emerge Lanka Foundation was formed in 2009 by American volunteer Alia Whitney Johnson. Alia had…
Bitter reality in glamour business
The glamour and appeal that is associated with the film and television industries no doubt attract…
LIF T designers show their talents through external projects
External projects in any course discipline bring diversity to a course and enormous experience to students.…
Royal win the shootout but Trinity drives back with the gold
An unrelenting offensive assault by a Royal unit determined to erase a 12 point deficit after…
News
War against mosquito goes hi-tech
With the deadly dengue epidemic affecting 15,000 people during the past five months; health authorities have brought down modern equipment to spray Bti (Bacillus thuringiensis…
US$ 4b heavy industry zone in Sampur
Singapore-registered company gets 819 acres for huge projects A strategic…
Lankan firms exposed for offshore accounts
Man who allegedly assaulted meter reader gets bail
Lankan firms exposed for offshore accounts
Chinese vessels to fish under Lankan flag
More exchange controls to be relaxed
UPFA politico orders lady teacher to kneel in class
Misery confronts orphans of the storm
CMU Gen. Sec. says more than 7 private companies struck on May 21
Justice Wimalachandra denies investigating CJ 43
Seasoned battlefield leader for new army chief
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Cambrian Kusal Mendis will be the king of the aisle
He may be small in stature but he has proved a lot. Yet there also is another plus that he has inherited. He hails from…
Lankans sevens rugby has a lot of potential says IRB President
Sri Lanka is an important country for Rugby was the…
Confident Sri Lanka face scandal-hit Aussies
Rationally thinking about cricket as a sport
Brathwaite guides the Windies to safety
West Indies fined for maintaining a slow over-rate in Cardiff
Royal win the shootout but Trinity drives back with the gold
Thoras late burst too much for St Joseph’s
Cops, robbers and schools rugby
Harsha to bid adieu to his ladies and Lankan cricket
Ananda National Age Group Champions
2590 swimmers on show
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Packer, heads of Uganda, Burundi to address Commonwealth biz forum
By Bandula SirimannaAustralian gaming baron James Packer and leaders from Uganda, Trinidad and Tobago and Burundi are among top dignitaries who will address the Commonwealth Business Forum…
Proposed SEC laws to curb crooks to be finalised in July
Proposed new legislation that would ensure violators of stock market…
BOI firms revived but 12,000 workers lose jobs
Small hotels for sale
NSB finalises sale of US$1 billion bond
Seven casinos to be re-located to Colombo casino zone
Rational look at electricity tariff and future energy security
Challenges in tourism
Nanda Finance stake to be sold
Government borrowed more money than private sector in Jan-Apr 2013 : CB
Are Central Bank economic and trade data credible?
Aitken Spence-managed Desert Nights Camp in Oman, voted as “One of the World’s Best”
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Editorial
13th Amendment: Let the people decide
It would seem that the Government has got into a right royal jam with the 13th Amendment (13A) to the Constitution. Under pressure from India once again, and the Western countries on the one side, and counter-pressure from domestic forces adamantly opposing its continuance, the Government of President Mahinda Rajapaksa has…
Columns
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5th Column
Stuck on 13
My Dear Mahinda maama, I thought of writing to you when I heard that you had suddenly decided to amend the Constitution yet again and withdraw some of…
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Political Column
Fireworks at Cabinet meeting on 13 A
Amid confusion, ministers agree on only one change to the Constitution, other proposals to be discussed by PSC India on alert, TNA delegation to meet Manmohan and Sonia;…
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The Economic Analysis
Macroeconomic weaknesses threaten food security
Macroeconomic weaknesses could pose a serious threat to food security. The accessibility of poor households to basic foods is becoming increasingly difficult owing to their high costs, as…
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Focus on Rights
Sri Lanka; a haven for criminals
Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa’s claim during a recent address at the Kotelawala Defence ‘University’ that Sri Lanka is presently enjoying the ‘full benefits of peace’ sits strikingly at…
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Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Boxful of Helapas for Lokubandara’s wife
Boxful of Helapas for Lokubandara’s wife One time Speaker of Parliament and now Sabaragamuwa Province Governor, W.J.M. Lokubandara is known for his love for traditional habits. When he was…
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From the sidelines
Parties need to demonstrate bona fides to resolve differences on 13A
From the sidelines Tensions that have arisen over the 13th amendment (13A) seem to have come to a head at Thursday’s cabinet meeting. The UPFA’s coalition partners were…
Plus
Keep the fire going
Earth Hour co-creator and advertising wiz Todd Sampson talks to Shaveen Jeewandara about meeting challenges in life including climbing Mount Everest There is something very unassuming about Todd…
Lighting up Thanthirimale: A tradition since 2004
The story of Thanthirimale dates back to an era when it was called “Thivanka Bamunugama”, owing to the Brahmin Thivanka making the peaceful grounds his abode. It was…
Appreciations
Au revoir! Gentle knight, friend and cousin Gamini Wijeyesinghe Friday April 26 was one of those days in my life, I wish had never occurred. It was only…
Letters to the editor
Well done for exposing the NSB fiasco The Sunday Times deserves the commendation of every Sri Lankan for its excellent editorial in the Business Times of June 9…
Magazine
Overlooking Laos
With natural beauty and an authenticity sometimes missing from its more famous neighbours, Lara Thomas finds unexpected facets to explore Attraction is difficult to pinpoint.…
Delectable flavours
Want to be a part of Jesus Christ Superstar?
Understanding one another
The clean up crew
A new support system
Bridging the void between choral music and theatre
French spring festival come alive in Sri Lanka
‘Sweet Inspirations’ : Shaymi, Yasmin and Marcia in concert
Big moment for Ivan
Bitter reality in glamour business
TV5MONDE in Sri Lanka on PEO TV
Dnaga Malla at Punchi Theatre
India bags Best Director, Feature Film at third SAARC Film Fest
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Water Cycle poster for schools
The Colombo based International Water Management Institute (IWMI), together with partner organization Lanka Jalani, launched a…
Kids’ World
Flow of fluids
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Cambrian Kusal Mendis will be the king of the aisle
He may be small in stature but he has proved a lot. Yet there also is…
Lankans sevens rugby has a lot of potential says IRB President
Confident Sri Lanka face scandal-hit Aussies
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Early results give Iran moderate clear lead
TEHRAN, June 15 (AFP) – Moderate cleric Hassan Rowhani, bolstered by a late surge in support…
Facebook reveals details of US data requests
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Dental surgery to the fore
Consultant Oral and Maxillo-facial Surgeon, Dr. Suresh Shanmuganathan discusses trauma and oral cancer Any defect, disease…