Coaching or poaching — the clock is ticking now
It was not very long ago, one day, none other than the then Chief Executive Officer…
Rice, vegetables, fish, burn hole in pocket amid cheap political talk
In the biggest markets of the country, prices of our staple food, many vegetables, fish and…
Drought-bungling and graft-cries rise from a desperate million
People in many more districts are facing ruin because of the unprecedented drought, while farmer groups…
Central Bank briefs Cabinet on looming economic crisis
Deputy Governor makes PowerPoint presentation on soaring domestic and foreign debt, Ravi more optimistic Drought and…
‘People are the highlight of my trip’
In June 2016, 36-year-old Marius Boncutiu quit his job, packed a tent, and a few essentials…
Await a feast for your eyes
It is not often that five artists of the calibre of Noeline Fernando, Royden O. Gibbs,…
Yalpanam comes to Colombo
Jaffna Cal thosai with Nandu (crab) curry anyone? How about Paalappam (coconut milk hoppers) or Palakkottai…
Stirring guitar riffs at ‘Guitar Fest’
The soft strumming of the guitar, captures one’s attention. The excitement of what’s in store at…
The power of Papaya
By Dr. Nirmala M. Pieris Papaya, with its vibrant sunshiny gracefulness is one of the healthiest…
News
Rice not boiled but set ablaze
Rice has been part of Sri Lanka’s civilization for thousands of years and our plate of rice still carries a degree of sanctity. Therefore it…
Foreign job industry at stake
Minister seeks revision of budget decision on minimum salaries for…
Horana tyre factory: Legal tangle over land ownership
Dispute between UDA and PCs goes to President
Attack on Noyahr: Three army men remanded, shocking details emerge
New highways: Govt. won’t seek foreign loans
Fire destroys 5th floor shop in Pettah
Presidential Secretariat suspends BIA tender, initiates inquiry
Remove PM, SF if statements on Trinco port are false: NJC
Man gets 20-years in jail for raping teenager
College of Journalism: Apply before Feb. 28 for the 2017 diploma course
Asleep three-wheel driver hits lorry causing fatal fall of child (3)
Enforced disappearance: Bill holds superiors also accountable for the crime
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KO tournament on hold till court matters are cleared
By S.R. Pathiravithana The Lankan Premier League Limited overs tournament which was scheduled to begin yesterday, after launch amid much controversial circumstances at an ostentatious…
Suspicious minds! Umpires force Malinga to turn out his pockets
The Sri Lankan speedster was walking back to his bowling…
Navindu Nirmal spams the rest of the gang
We too have a damage control plan says Coach Graham Ford
In-control Havies dump the Cops in style
Renown regain lead in Dialog Champions League Football
Mercantile Netball semi-finalists found
Longest 25 in Thomian history; couldn’t have been closer
NTB ‘A’ beat JL Morrisons with each scoring over 300
Lions on top in spite Malinda and Dilruwan bowling show
Coaching or poaching — the clock is ticking now
Pocket, prominence and performance
Kandy’s turnaround an object lesson in game-change
Player poaching crisis is deeper than the eye could see
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Business Times
Roses galore
“Roses are red my love, violets are blue,” sang legendary singer Jim Reeves. Colombo florists had a brisk business of roses this week to mark…
China-Lanka tariff plan needs extreme caution: Local industry
While professionals and businesses have been focusing attention on the…
Billion rupee problem for RPCs
Sri Lanka Treasury’s internal debt service ratio moves towards a danger zone
Finally 15% interest on Rs.1.5 mln deposits enforced
Blue brigade – friend or foe
Effective leadership: Most urgent need to resolve economic crisis
Universities, actively engaged in agri research, now take part in agri fairs and exhibitions
Northern Coop farmers group gets Fair Trade Certification
Bank of Ceylon, Mastercard in new payment partnership
Negotiations over union dispute at FTZ factory collapse
hSenid solutions to the banking and financial sectors
Mahindra enters 3 new businesses in Sri Lanka
Seminar on shipping matters and needed laws
More Business TimesAuxenta’s Assetminder bags major award in Ireland
Sunday Times E-Paper
Editorial
Disaster Prevention
Did Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, now Dr. Ranil Wickremesinghe, overreact in asking the Cabinet to declare a State of Emergency and to call out the troops to meet the challenge of an impending drought? Or has the rest of the Government disregarded the ground realities of what has been termed…
Columns
- Political Column
Central Bank briefs Cabinet on looming economic crisis
Deputy Governor makes PowerPoint presentation on soaring domestic and foreign debt, Ravi more optimistic Drought and mismanagement send CoL sky high; rice and coconut worst affected; grated coconut…
- 5th Column
Pursuing genius
My dear Green Man, I thought of writing to congratulate you when I heard that you had gone Down Under on an official visit where you were also…
- The Economic Analysis
Agricultural development and economic growth essential for food security
The development of agriculture and economic growth are imperatives for food security. Increased agricultural production would contribute towards increasing food supplies to feed the increasing population, reduce food…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Loan-flying SriLankan faces new threat from pilots
The crisis-ridden national carrier Srilankan Airlines, which is bleeding the country’s resources, is now facing another threat – industrial action by its pilots. It was only last month…
- Focus on Rights
The Bar must not get involved in judicial appointments
Amidst the welter of conflicting reports over the recent appointment of a Batticoloa lawyer as a Northern High Court judge by President Maithripala Sirisena, certain facts are crystal…
- Sunday Punch
Pretender to Jaya’s corrupt throne, Sasi’s power lust jailed for ten years
India’s Supreme Court damns Tamil Nadu’s Jayalalithaa in death and holds her ‘mastermind of public corruption’ Things nearly went a little too far in the manner succession takes…
- Guest Column
Making of a new constitution for Sri Lanka: Let wiser counsel prevail
By Tassie Seneviratne The talking point throughout the country these days is about the making of a new constitution for Sri Lanka. Principles of democracy as enunciated by…
- Thoughts from London
Skirting the Ides of March with more promises
Had the soothsayer who predicted a sticky end for Julius Caesar been as inaccurate as the one who pronounced an early end for President Sirisena this year, he…
Plus
All for the little ones
Seeing some of the little ones in underprivileged areas of the country taking their school books to school in ‘sirisiri bags’ broke Shigeko Baba’s heart. “I just could…
‘People are the highlight of my trip’
In June 2016, 36-year-old Marius Boncutiu quit his job, packed a tent, and a few essentials onto his BMW F650 GS Dakar motorcycle, and set off from his…
Await a feast for your eyes
It is not often that five artists of the calibre of Noeline Fernando, Royden O. Gibbs, Michael Anthonisz, G. Wathuwalagedara and Amaresh Perera, each well known in their…
Krasna Chamber Ensemble turns orchestra for challenging concert
The Krasna Chamber Ensemble (KCE) directed by renowned violinist Ananda Dabare will showcase their talents once again on February 25 at the Lionel Wendt Theatre. This time they…
Magazine
Visakhians paint the town blue!
Faces painted, singing, cheering and reminiscing, they filled the streets of Bambalapitiya with their celebration and indeed, the occasion was a proud and happy one…
Treat your taste buds and feast your eyes
Stirring guitar riffs at ‘Guitar Fest’
Stirring guitar riffs at ‘Guitar Fest’
Dilee D’s techno vibes
Adele sweeps Grammy Awards
Aretha Franklin to release one more album before retiring
Retracing their steps
‘Sing a long’ with Sam
‘Nattu Koothu and Dance’ at Grand Jaffna Festival
Proteus: Live at Curve
A hitman on whose head a bounty is placed
A play exposing truth behind media
‘Frangipani’ at Engendering Yahapalanaya film festival
Malaka wins radio drama award
“Aluth Horek” at Havelock Town
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UMT holds 2nd Annual National Level Regional Youth Leaders conference
The Unity Mission Trust (UMT), a non-profit Trust that has been working towards developing unity amongst…
M.S.M. Hussain – leads Kandy lawyers
National Day Celebrations in Abuja
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A,B,Cs of beating exam stress
Too many hours spent on cramming and tuition and too little sleep and relaxation are making…
The power of Papaya
Make TV time family time
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‘Sing a long’ with Sam
A ‘Sing a long’ party will come alive with ‘Sam the Man’ at the Lotus Ballroom…
‘Nattu Koothu and Dance’ at Grand Jaffna Festival
Proteus: Live at Curve
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MAS Children’s Programme in Jaffna
This year’s MAS Children’s Programme outreach events continued in Jaffna and for the first time travelled…