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Ranil works out peaceful pre-dawn transition of power with Mahinda

Brave officials in Elections Department and security forces ensure a free and fair poll Last minute…

SLFP, UPFA say will support new President’s 100-day programme

The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) and the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) yesterday said they…

Maithri assumes Presidency sans much ado

The swearing in of Maithripala Sirisena as the country’s seventh Executive President, at a simple and…

They came, they voted, others monitored…

Pix by Palitha Ariyawansa, Sarath Siriwardana, Krishan Jeewaka Jayaruk, Dewa Achuthan, Sanath Gamage,Karunarathna Gamage, Indika Handuwala,…

Let’s not have an unsung swan song for Sanga and Mahela

There are certain issues which are at times bigger than the matter in question itself. Last…

Last few days saw improvement in Sri Lanka’s rule of law scenario

January 8 was a great day for Sri Lankan democracy, a keenly contested election, high voter…

Round one completed, Kandy on top Navy second

The first round of the Dialog sponsored inter club league rugby season ended on a pulsating…

We will do well in the World Cup says Jayasuriya

Lanka chief selector Sanath Jayasuriya feels that the Lankan team stands a good chance of making…

Ceylon Gem Bureau to carve out a niche in Lankan tourism market

The new Ceylon Gem Bureau is to carve out a niche in tourism market making use…

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News

Click, click for a new President

A simple ceremony was held at Independence Square on Friday evening for the swearing in of the new President, Maithripala Sirisena. There was an open…

Top SLFP ministers may join Sirisena Cabinet

Some ministers who served under former president Mahinda Rajapaksa are…

Sirisena’s first visit is to India

JHU wants corruption probe on MR and family

Detailed results of the 2015 Presidential election

Basil says Mahinda will lead SLFP

Sirisena to welcome Pope at BIA Rajapaksa to be invited

JVP, TNA won’t accept Cabinet posts

TNA meets new President tomorrow

BASL Ex Co to discuss alleged ‘conduct unbecoming’ of CJ

SLFP, UPFA say will support new President’s 100-day programme

Army says no violence in North

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Sports

Some cricketing concerns and good governance

While the euphoria of the anticipated change is now underway, for those of us a change meant a bit more than the grazing pastures. It…

Let’s not have an unsung swan song for Sanga and Mahela

There are certain issues which are at times bigger than…

The future of carrom lies in the hands of youngsters

Dialog and Com Leasing in the lead

NTB ‘A’ books berth in final round with win over JL Morison

Shane appointed as SLC’s junior cricket team manager

Big game at Inter-Club Championship

It is essential to select the type of foreign player a club needs

Round one completed, Kandy on top Navy second

MICH’s Fazil wins novices pot black title

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Business Times

Power of the people

A long queue of voters at a polling centre at Karuwalagaswewa in the Puttalam district on Thursday. Millions of people cast their ballot in a…

Lankan business community hails peaceful presidential poll

Many sections of Sri Lanka’s business community hailed the conduct…

Finance Ministry officials call for Treasury revamp under new regime

Lankan hotel offers election night package with arrack and ‘bites’

Heads roll as Cabraal steps down, PBJ said to be abroad

Business Times poll on the presidential poll reflects optimism, freedom and hope

The people have spoken, finally

One brand, one country for a new beginning in Sri Lanka

Last few days saw improvement in Sri Lanka’s rule of law scenario

Stability, more civil society engagement, Right to Information Act among priorities for new Government

Long-term stability essential for foreign investments to prosper

Proper governance lacking in the country

Agriculture needs a serious shift in policy

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Sunday Times E-Paper

Editorial

It was democracy that was the ultimate winner at Thursday’s Presidential election. Sri Lanka’s somewhat questionable recent record on elections was put back on track and for that, much of the credit must go to the Elections Commissioner, all those men and women who showed what the Public Service of…

Columns

Political Column
Ranil works out peaceful pre-dawn transition of power with Mahinda

Brave officials in Elections Department and security forces ensure a free and fair poll Last minute effort to telecast ‘Janapathi Janahamuwa’ programme stalled by UNP lawyers and court…
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5th Column
Don’t make the mistakes that Mahinda made

My dear Maithri, I suppose it is only right to address you this week, even though I know you must be quite busy, swearing in new ministers and…
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The Economic Analysis
Fiscal consolidation critical economic challenge for new government

The election of Maithripala Sirisena as President is another opportunity to resolve fundamental economic problems. A majority of citizens voted for a change in the prevalent political milieu…
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Focus on Rights
Peoples power brings down a presidency

There is a terrible toll that relentless state repression extracts from a country and its people. It saps them of strength, makes them fearful and angry, ready to…
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Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Royal astrologer sees stars

If there was a Sri Lankan who was absolutely certain Mahinda Rajapaksa would win Thursday’s presidential elections, it was his astrologer Sumanadasa Abeygunawardena. This week, however, he realised that…
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From the sidelines
The election that Mahinda (Deshapriya) won

In an election that was as unusual as it was historic, Sri Lanka on Thursday elected and transferred power to its sixth president with a speed, efficacy and…
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Sunday Punch
The Miracle of Maithri dawns

If there were any miracles wrought during these last four years to transform Lanka from a pathetic failed state of democracy, tottering on the brink of anarchy and…
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THOUGHTS FROM LONDON
Salman can and Gunaratnam too but others can’t

As students many decades ago we used to visit the parliament by the sea to follow the debate and discussions that were so educative and informative that the…
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Lifting up little lives

Seated in the car, looking out of the window, while her husband was attending to their malfunctioning television, the heap of old blankets dumped along the corridor leading…

Collage of fragmented memories

“When I am narrating this story to you, I am thinking of how the Indian army [the IPKF] burned our house,” says Thamotharampillai Shanaathanan, his voice strong as…

A festival of thanksgiving

Hindus around the world celebrate Thai Pongal on January 15. The festival of good harvest and tribute to the sun, it derives its name from a custom practised…

Coming of Pope Francis: Who am I to judge?

When a journalist asked the Holy Father what his stance was on gays, he promptly replied: ‘Who am I to judge?’ Ever since then, these words of wisdom…

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