Port City part of megapolis, financial hub of Asia: PM
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday that the Port City project would operate as a joint…
PM visit reboots equilibrium with China; seeks conversion of loans into equity
New plans to reshape Hambantota port, Mattala airport and Norochcholai; Visit to Beijing successful Crucial decisions tomorrow…
Still a magical book
Sixty years ago, a certain children’s book was written. This small book, which begins with the…
No politicos at the NOC says Hemasiri
Hinting about a permanent retirement from his top post at the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of…
It was all there, from earthy to futuristic
It was the culmination of four years of hard work for 23 selected designers from the…
The unheard melodies of Avurudu from a distant past
The Sinhala and Tamil New Year is a time when Sri Lankans by and large, take…
eaCyclists and children; a message of caring
A Night Around the Pearl launched the upcoming ten-day bike challenge but also created awareness and…
Proxy indicators: What are they and why do they matter?
What are proxy indicators and what purpose do they serve? Targeting is a critical aspect of…
SEC says won’t split hairs over public float percentages
Some 30 – 40 listed firms have asked for more time to comply with the Securities…
News
Parliamentarians awake, it’s a pillow fight
In the spirit of unity in diversity for the National New Year, politicians also put party politics aside to take part in traditional New…
Rs. 2.88 trillion spirited out of Sri Lanka in last 10 years
Corrupt individuals including politicians and businessmen, criminals, and tax evaders…
New Police Chief: CC again gets three to choose from
Minister Ranawaka accuses CEB of financial crime
Port City part of megapolis, financial hub of Asia: PM
Minister disconnects with SLT Chief’s huge housing allowance
CEB degenerates into buying private power
Auspicious times for the National New Year
Another majestic elephant felled
U.R. de Silva throws his hat for BASL post
State institutions ordered to cut monthly power consumption by 10%
Right of reply: MTD Walkers PLC says no partnership with Kolkota flyover builder IVRCL
New Asgiri Mahanayake taught at Asgiri Pirivena and leading schools
Constitutional Assembly holds inaugural meet; PM heads steering committee
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Sanath looking to play a straight bat
By S.R. PathiravithanaAs expected former selection committee chairman Sanath Jayasuriya – one of the most consistent performers in this position in recent times will be back in…
Don’t count Yohan out
The All-Island Schools contest of the 37th Bata-the Sunday Times…
2-Try Naveen brings the trophy back home
No politicos at the NOC says Hemasiri
MBA cyclists take up the Himalayan challenge
Steinwall appointed national Football coach
To build the perfect Cricket module for Sri Lanka
Ethics, rules and coaching of rugby schools
Tennis tactics of today
St. Mary’s lead by 74 runs in the first innings against Wesley
Unbeaten Colombo FC in the lead
‘Golden Awards’ for 10 past Hockey greats
St. Peter’s survives storm to down St. Anthony’s
Science make short work of Rajan efforts
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Handover SriLankan management -BT Poll
Most Sri Lankans polled in a new survey by the Business Times (BT) on the future of debt-ridden SriLankan Airlines (SLA) say management must be…
Sri Lanka embarks on a pipeline of FDI projects from China
Sri Lanka is set to implement a pipeline of Foreign…
3 Maldivian firms to list on US$ denominated board
Reconciliation process in Jaffna gets 5-Star flavour
Public Service under Yahapalanaya: A Rant
SriLankan Airlines: Nosedive or take-off?
Sri Lanka needs to ‘reboot’ its image in Norway
SAGT tops global rankings for terminal productivity
Local study to increase daily intake of essential vitamins through rice
SL corporates focused on targets thro’ advertising rather than building brands
New Venture Engine award recognises high-growth biz plans with social impact
Restructuring the country’s plantation sector and restoring its former glory
Swiss Institute of Hospitality and Banking to open in Sri Lanka
Textured Jersey, Peradeniya University to develop ‘Textiles of the Future’
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Editorial
Historic victory for investigative journalism
The world was shaken up this week with the leaks of the ‘Panama Papers’ exposing the financial shenanigans of world leaders, past and present. They showed how such leaders of men, women and nations and their business side-kicks hid their embezzled wealth in tax havens around the world and thereby…
Columns
- Political Column
PM visit reboots equilibrium with China; seeks conversion of loans into equity
New plans to reshape Hambantota port, Mattala airport and Norochcholai; Visit to Beijing successful Crucial decisions tomorrow on standby facility from IMF; new tax laws and reform of loss-making…
- 5th Column
Had you stayed
My dear Sirima, I thought of writing to you because, had you been with us, it would have been your 100th birthday next Sunday. Sadly, very few people…
- The Economic Analysis
Populist measures lead to economic crisis
Last week’s column discussed the burden of foreign debt during the last regime, when it doubled from US$ 21.4 billion to US$ 43 billion. The foreign debt that…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Presidential red light for Fonseka’s Benz
Soldier turned politician Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, now Minister of Regional Development, received what seems a polite snub from President Maithripala Sirisena at a recent weekly ministerial meeting.…
- Focus on Rights
Sri Lanka’s constitutional ‘house of cards’
From a strategic point of view, it was a great sleight of hand for this Government to have successfully ‘packaged’ the 19th Amendment to the Constitution as a…
- Sunday Punch
No free Chinese takeaway but Chinese takeover on the menu
There is no such thing as a free Chinese takeaway; and, if the visiting Lankan high powered delegation led by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe fancied otherwise, the Chinese…
- Podi Hamuduruwo Gangaramaya
Happy Hindu and Sinhala New Year
Our society usually names the New Year as Sinhala and Hindu New Year. The Media and the higher ups in society maintain this as Sinhala & Hindu New…
- Podi Hamuduruwo Gangaramaya
Happy Hindu and Sinhala New Year
Our society usually names the New Year as Sinhala and Hindu New Year. The Media and the higher ups in society maintain this as Sinhala & Hindu New…
- Thoughts from London
A cash-strapped nation on a splurging spree
In our student days there was a commonly used Sinhala phrase – “clean suit empty pocket”. That succinctly conveyed the image of a well-clad individual without a cent…
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April flavours
When April beckons, there are three events which truly herald its advent. The first is the enthusiastic blossoming of ehela trees. Aptly nicknamed ‘Golden Shower’, clusters of gloriously…
Demons, self journeys and shared histories
As one of the Gratiaen trustees remarked at the shortlist for the Gratiaen Prize, it seemed poetically apt to have an event which celebrated books while surrounded by…
Letters
Where have all the sweepers gone? Thoughts following bird’s eye view of Galle Road I last saw them before January 8, 2015 but never since. I used to…
With a new kidney in her, Dulakshika waits to get back to school
Bright and sunny is the yellow T-shirt that she wears, along with the matching slide to keep her hair in place. Although not visible through the face-mask, the…
Magazine
It was all there, from earthy to futuristic
It was the culmination of four years of hard work for 23 selected designers from the graduating batch of the University of Moratuwa where they…
‘Can-cervive’ spreading positive vibes among cancer patients and survivors
Kathmandu to Namche Bazaar
Stones told to refrain from performing
Singh to sing in Colombo
Nihal Siriwardena releases ‘Nisala Gantherea’
Reading ‘The Jungle Book’
Lester celebrates 97th birthday
“Lester, Cinema and Sri Lanka” launched
Play House teaches theatre
“Aluth Horek Onee”
‘Kinduru Kumaraya’ for National New Year
Sandwich Factory opens at Palm Grove
Avurudu at ‘Mahaweli Reach’
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Still a magical book
Sixty years ago, a certain children’s book was written. This small book, which begins with the…
Veteran Sri Lankan broadcaster awarded Pakistan’s third highest civilian award
Mediscene on 4th Sunday
More Sunday Times 2 >>Mirror
‘Can-cervive’ spreading positive vibes among cancer patients and survivors
“Just the word, cancer, can kill a person in this part of the world” according to…
Kathmandu to Namche Bazaar
Stones told to refrain from performing
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Singh to sing in Colombo
Award-winning Indian playback singer Arijit Singh will hold his maiden live in concert in Colombo on…
Nihal Siriwardena releases ‘Nisala Gantherea’
Reading ‘The Jungle Book’
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Sinhala and Tamil New Year
Happy Sinhala and Tamil New Year, dear readers of the Funday Times! This week we’ll be taking…