Jumbos get on with the show
The Dehiwala Zoo re- started the elephant show last Friday after the cancellation of the show…
Street demonstrators harming own cause
The past few weeks have seen a plethora of street demonstrations and protests organised by trade…
SLFP accuses Govt of going soft on Rajapaksas
The United National Party (UNP) dominated Government appears to be coming under increasing pressure from its…
Moors SC set for an early kill over Badureliya SC
Moors SC have put themselves in for an early outright win over Badureliya SC when play…
Schools section heading for a better game with several workshops
Better rugby, a better game and a better season is the direction the schools section is…
Remote Daham Pasala appeals for assistance to provide basic facilities
‘Sri Sanghamitta Sunday School’ at Thanthirimale Rajamaha Viharaya belonging to Mahawillachchiya Sasanarakshaka Bala Mandala conducts classes…
Come back of Cinderella
Cinderella, a live-action retelling of the classic fairy tale about a servant step-daughter who wins the…
NDB funds wind power projects in the Northern Province
Two wind power projects – Joule Power (Pvt) Ltd and Beta Power (Pvt) Ltd – funded…
Protect Wilpattu- a precious national treasure
With reference to the article headlined “Road Closed……….” in the Sunday Times, February 15, 2015 (page…
News
Port City work stops
After two months of controversy over whether it was on or off, work on China’s multi-million dollar Colombo Port City Project has finally come to…
TNA publicly condemns Indian poaching
The Tamil National Alliance has for the first time objected…
CB Governor faces ‘family company’ charges; calls mount for probe
Special Presidential Commission to probe corruption
Poaching talks postponed amid confusion
Packed programme for Premier Modi
Huge foreign bank accounts exposed
Jumbos get on with the show
Chinese contractors confirm suspension of CPC Project
MS to meet Tamil diaspora, All-Party Parliamentary Group on Lanka
Act will remove brand pressure from drug prescribing
Double murder could break gang’s cruel grip on area
President Sirisena participates at Commonwealth Day as Chair-in-Office
5 ex-ministers, an MP and 2 Cabinet ministers reported to Bribery Commision
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Saints’ clash peters out to a draw
By M. Shamil AmitThe 81st Battle of the Saints clash between traditional rivals St. Joseph’s and St. Peter’s ended in a tame draw at the P. Sara Stadium…
Kandy in close win over Havies; CR gain 17-13 win over Air Force
Kandy SC recorded a close 22-20 win over Havelocks in…
Furore over ICC bid to chop Associates off Cricket World Cup
St. John’s record outright win after 25 years
Sammu’s ton the highlight on day one
Moors SC set for an early kill over Badureliya SC
Ashan, Madura slam tons as Navy SC make 498
Ragama CC outclass Chilaw Marians
The moment of truth for lucky Lankans
Give us the chance, we will build a castle
Davis Cup enters its 115th year
Schools section heading for a better game with several workshops
Sri Lanka looking for home advantage against Bhutan
Sri Lankan veteran paddlers excel at New Zealand Masters Games
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Chaos, confusion continue in 15% interest drama
By Duruthu Edirimuni ChandrasekeraChaos and confusion prevailed for the third week running in the 15 per cent special interest rate scheme for deposits of senior Sri Lankan citizens,…
Treasury guidelines to pass budgetary relief soon to elderly citizens and the poor
Sri Lanka’s Treasury has been directed to prepare necessary guidelines…
Indian traders at Kachchativu feast
Mattala off radar for new airlines
Banking sector consolidation committee to meet this week
Hybrid cars at Hambantota Port up for auction
New regime clean on abuse of power, but other concerns remain
Anger and frustration over 15% interest rate
Postponement? No, polls should be held as promised, BT respondents say
Accountability and good governance inseparable, says Chief Justice
Swiss Foreign Minister, biz mission visiting Sri Lanka
NDB funds wind power projects in the Northern Province
SLT Group reports Rs. 65bln revenue for 2014
Holcim Lanka hosts ‘Concrete Week on Innovation and Application’ for key stakeholders
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Editorial
Poaching: Don’t fear to rock the boat
During his successful visit to the Northern Province last week, President Maithripala Sirisena seems to have been well received by the people – and the region’s political leaders. His subdued presence lacking the fanfare and security detail that accompanied his predecessor stood him in good stead. Soothing words calling for…
Columns
- Political Column
SLFP accuses Govt of going soft on Rajapaksas
The United National Party (UNP) dominated Government appears to be coming under increasing pressure from its major partner, the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) over its ‘poor’ performance…
- 5th Column
Truth bites: So we hear nothing but the tooth
My dear Rajitha, I thought of writing to you because you are very much in the news these days, telling us what Maithri and his team have already…
- The Economic Analysis
A longer view to improve economic fundamentals
The ‘interim’ government cannot be expected to pursue long-term economic policies. Admittedly some steps have been taken in its one hundred days programme to improve economic governance, but…
- Lobby
Cutting the Legislative knot with ‘Urgent Bills’
Two urgent Bills put to the House for approval within the span of less than a month, is a cause for concern, however progressive the legislation maybe. While…
- Focus on Rights
Constitutional reforms and timely cautions
As we ready ourselves for a package of reforms in yet another stage of our profoundly unhappy history of constitution-making, particular cautions appear to be timely. Cynicism…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Defence Ministry top lady goes Down Under
A high ranking Defence Ministry official, now under investigation in a high profile case, has left Sri Lanka, raising doubts about her return. Criminal Investigations Department (CID) sources say…
- From the sidelines
Modi’s visit – too much, too soon?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Sri Lanka — historic in the sense that it is the first by an Indian PM in 28 years — comes…
- Sunday Punch
‘We blew and blew the grate for years: Now the griddle’s hot, go burn the rotiya’
Ven. Sobitha loses cool as corruption crackdown advances at the speed of continental drift With the much promised crackdown on corruption moving at the speed of continental…
- THOUGHTS FROM LONDON
Thoughts from London: Good intentions don’t always lead to good governance
So, we are just over halfway down the track in this 100-day sprint to keep our election promises. The public will remember that the coalition of forces determined…
Plus
Sad symphony
Seated in the modest workshop at Gampaha, Shanika Pathirana is putting the finishing touches on a handmade violin before it is carefully packed and sent off to a…
Letters
Getting away with bribery? The recent pronouncement by the Minister of Health that a certain party had offered Rs. 300 million to thwart the introduction of the National…
Appreciations
Dr. Mark Amerasinghe To Sir, with love Many will write appreciations of Dr. Mark Amerasinghe in the weeks and months ahead of us. Dr. Amerasinghe will be remembered…
Celebrating creativity and innovation
Founder and President of the Colombo Fashion Week (CFW) Ajai Vir Singh has a lot to be excited about, with less than a week before Sri Lanka’s premier…
Magazine
Sunsilk elegance
Sunsilk Glam and Shine, a night of fashion and hair art unfolded at the Park Street Mews in February watched by a glamorous audience, including…
Blending fashion with architecture
Young Lankans activated as agents of change
Fresh initiative to harvest local talent
Making time for the little things
Serious chaat
Dinesh records highest sale for an instrumental
‘Sangeetabimana’ : Classical Music Concert
‘SKY FIESTA 2015’ ends successfully
Come back of Cinderella
Cinema to celebrate ‘women’s day’
Antipodes captured by cinema
Funny money’ with Sri Lankan touch
Kapuwa comes to Wendt
Comedy of trio goes on the board
Adventurous ‘Kalu’s Hideaway’
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India’s Daughter: Dare ban these men and their mindset?
The year was 2005. A cub reporter then, I was returning after interviewing a politician in…
Leading contemporary artists hold ‘Untitled’ exhibition
Homes across the nation
More Sunday Times 2 >>Mirror Magazine
Fresh initiative to harvest local talent
Admit it- every time you watch The Grammy Awards there’s a little part of you that…
Making time for the little things
Serious chaat
More Mirror Magazine >>TV Times
Dinesh records highest sale for an instrumental
Talented young music director Dinesh Subasinghe has set a record by creating the highest selling instrumental…
‘Sangeetabimana’ : Classical Music Concert
‘SKY FIESTA 2015’ ends successfully
More TV Times >>Funday Times
Emirates Young Explorers’ Competition with Funday Times
Thirty lucky winners in three age groups, of the Emirates Young Explorers’ Competition received their prizes…