President plays more assertive role in Government and party
SLFP youth convention next month ahead of big May Day rally in Kandy; other moves also…
To hell with the rules and the laws too
There was never a dull moment. For three months or so I witnessed close-up how our…
Here, pink is for saving lives
A dedicated team of doctors and nurses are carrying out ground-breaking work at the state-of-the-art Bone…
Pacific Partnership 2017 conducts community service projects in Hambantota
The Pacific Partnership 2017 which made its initial mission stop in Hambantota, with the arrival of…
Biggest garbage generator tries to put house in order
In the Western Province, where more than 60 per cent of Sri Lanka’s waste is generated,…
Bus lane a work in progress amid dangers and shrinking space
Designated bus lanes will be the way to go, officials believe, after a week-long trial run.…
‘Dengue expert’ and team bring hope amidst the doom and gloom
Sri Lanka is fighting a losing battle with dengue as intermittent rains are sending the number…
Photo focus: The battle for the beach
The pristine beaches of Negombo have long been a primary attraction for tourists who visit the…
News
BIA on alert for H1N1 patients from Maldives
The Bandaranaike International Airport’s quarantine division has stepped up surveillance for passengers with H1N1 influenza amid reports of a major increase in the number of…
Hambantota port deal: Two major clauses to appease critics
By Namini Wijedasa The draft Hambantota Port privatisation agreement —…
Aloysius may get big tax concession for Kalkudah distillery
Cabinet suspends plan to re-recruit top public servants
90 eminent persons to receive national honours tomorrow
Foreign Ministry recognises ‘Puntland’
CEA to ban PET bottles under one litre
Bus hits lorry before crashing into bus stand killing 3
Police continue probe on cooked up medical certificates at National Hospital
Mahinda Sam refutes Geetha’s allegation of dual citizenship
National Honours after 12 years
Increase paddy purchases as harvesting begins: Farmers to Govt.
JVP requests Govt. to protect Che’s tree
Pacific Partnership 2017 conducts community service projects in Hambantota
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What more do you need for a heart stopper
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 2nd Test By S.R. Pathiravithana  from the P. Sara Oval To be or not to be. Its Bangladesh’s 100th Test. Sri…
Saunders down Moragasmulla
Saunders SC beat Moragasmulla SC 1-0 in the City Football…
Damith saves the day for Maliyadeva
Spinner Anuka captures a match bag of 14 for 73
Kingswood edge out Dharmaraja for first innings honours
Trinity fight back to retain Sir Richard Aluvihare Trophy
Low and odour of beating the gavel
Late show helps Richmond force a draw
WTA’s 2017 top tier Player profile
Puttalam, Jaffna, Colombo record massive wins
Results of Novices Swim meet not released
Rahula Matara advance to semi-finals
Seven wicket win for Revatha
Navindu getting stronger after ten counts
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Business Times
Record B’onion harvest in the North
With the harvesting season of B’ Onions currently underway in Jaffna, several farmers were seen uprooting  bountiful harvests this time. Pix by Amila Gamage. …
SriLankan A330 aircraft deal boomeranged on PIA CEO
The A330 aircraft deal, between Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and…
Sri Lanka’s investors in a dilemma owing to high financial costs
SriLankan delays zero commission plan on travel agents
Transition at Dhammika’s Rocell ‘smooth’
Government entertains unsolicited project proposals
Fountains of knowledge
Ranatunga wants to run ECT, Hambantota ports
HNB eyes SME, micro finance firms in overseas
100 MW Korean solar power project hangs in balance
New 1 rupee and 5 rupees coins from CB
Shangri-La Colombo apartments practise no cash investment policy
SEC releases Capital Market Strategy 2020
Blue Mountain Group to reforest 125 acres at Wilpattu
More Business TimesEntries open for Cinnamon Sri Lanka Photo Contest 2017
Sunday Times E-Paper
Editorial
Sri Lanka and the born-again Commonwealth
Interestingly, if not ironically, the British Government having voted to exit the European Union (EU) in accordance with the wishes of a majority of its people, is now looking forward – or maybe looking back – at the Commonwealth once again. The 53-nation Commonwealth, the third largest global grouping, next…
Columns
- Political Column
President plays more assertive role in Government and party
SLFP youth convention next month ahead of big May Day rally in Kandy; other moves also to consolidate leadership Sirisena also widens his role in decision making; no…
- 5th Column
Shuffle the pack, get rid of the jokers
My dear Maithri, I thought I must write to you when I heard that you had spoken about what seemed like a Cabinet reshuffle — giving a ‘better’…
- The Economic Analysis
Policies to overcome persistent balance of payments difficulties
The persistent balance of payments (BOP) problems of the country must be resolved to ensure economic stability and long-term economic growth. Short-term measures like currency swaps, short-term borrowing…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Verbal Karate over sports director: President rescinds appointment
An ongoing clash in their common constituency spilled over to the Cabinet on Wednesday and it required the intervention of President Maithripala Sirisena. He directed that the appointment…
- Focus on Rights
Yet another imaginative proposal to privilege the police
The tortuous dance of some in Government to ensure that a suspect in police custody is not allowed legal counsel at the earliest opportunity is indeed painful to…
- Sunday Punch
What’s next on Dr. Death’s list?
GMOA remains intransigent and vows harsher strike action no matter the pain inflicted on the sick and poor In defiance of the Court of Appeal’s judgment ordering the…
- Thoughts from London
To hell with the rules and the laws too
There was never a dull moment. For three months or so I witnessed close-up how our once-blessed isle worked or, more often, did not appear to work at…
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The CFW drama unfolds
Over the past 14 years, the HSBC Colombo Fashion Week (CFW) has established Colombo’s presence on the fashion circuit and enabled local designers to stride out boldly on…
Walking into a ‘tuneful’ house
Soft footfalls as twos and threes walk in, some still in school uniform, and signal the start of classes. Then begin the sound of notes emanating from varied…
Stumbling in the dark for 20 years
He can smell the flowers but he cannot see the vibrant hues of pink and red of the roses, zeeniyas and ixora in his garden. For, diminutive Wathukarage…
Femininity strides alongside deconstructed gender lines
Every year when Colombo Fashion Week opens with the Emerging Designers’ showcase, there is an air of anticipation that bodes well for the future of fashion in this…
Magazine
Disembodied
Aartists have always been fascinated by the human form. It has been subjected to a myriad of interpretations. But what is the body, stripped of…
V Day 2017 Resolutions : How do we prevent rape and abuse?
Bold and unique theatre experience
Elizabeth Moir sets ‘Rumors’ in motion
Ed Sheeran retains No 1 spot
Blissful getaway in Kandy
Shehan set to release new music this year
German cinema expert to train budding filmmaker
‘Country Roads’, a Charity Concert for Children again
Swara Layam 8 Violin trio from three traditions
Tribute to Harry Belafonte
French comedy and tragedy at AF Colombo
Record breaking Japanese ‘Tora San’ here
‘Premaya Nam’ From ordinary story to extraordinary cinema
‘9 Arch Resort’:Centre for adventure tourism
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Lanka’s UN mission hosts panel talks on gender empowerment
UNITED NATIONS— The Sri Lanka Mission to the UN hosted two panel discussions last week to…
Rotary recognises Dr. Ajith Perera
High Commissioner Dauris: 2018 UK summit will make
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Here, pink is for saving lives
A dedicated team of doctors and nurses are carrying out ground-breaking work at the state-of-the-art Bone…
Check out all that’s fine with pine
The mighty mineral
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German cinema expert to train budding filmmaker
‘Pitch & Trailer’ Workshop by award winning filmmaker Till Passow For the first time in Sri…
‘Country Roads’, a Charity Concert for Children again
Swara Layam 8 Violin trio from three traditions
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Junior Victorians in action
The Primary School Sports meet of Convent of  Our Lady of Victories was held recently at…