Thirikkal racing still raises hackles
By Chrishanthi Christopher One year on and the battle to ban the thirikkal (hackery races), a…
New Year nightmare: Garbage dump turns into graveyard
What should have been a joyous celebration of the National New Year became a nightmare on…
Major changes in Hambantota deal, signing likely this month
President intervenes to get two key  concessions: 50 to70 year lease,  shareholding 60:40 PM finalises provisions…
Could Alcazaba win the magic millions
Alcazaba, owned by Deepthika Jayakody, will be the main attraction of the RTC Magic Million Cup…
Incredible Lasantha
Access Group’s left arm medium fast bowler, Lasantha Bandaranayake probably created a new MCA bowling record…
Movie on black magic
‘Bandanaya’, a newest movie to hit the theatres will revolves around black magic and dangerous outcome…
Raising voices for ‘Pulse of the Heartians’
BnS, Billy Fernando and 2Forty2, Hector Dias, Umaria and Voice.Print are the stars who will perform…
In pictures: Australia, SL mark 70 years
It was an animated crowd that attended the opening of the photographic exhibition organised by the…
The Inter-House Sportsmeet of ‘Varsity’ Pre-School of Gonawala
The Inter-House Sportsmeet of ‘Varsity’ Pre-School of Gonawala, Kelaniya was held recently at  Hotel Royal Grand…
News
Garbage inferno leaves 19 dead; President intervenes
500 tons to be destroyed daily; little action so far because one institution thought the other would do it A garbage inferno at Meethotamulla on…
On Good Friday, Pope speaks of shame for Church and humanity
ROME (Reuters) – Pope Francis, presiding at a Good Friday…
Bonanza for workers when GSP Plus facility is restored
Rs. 1 billion worth jewellery and gold to be returned to owners soon
Thirikkal racing still raises hackles
High prices and flu fear dampen festive spirit
Sweetmeats much in demand now; but sweet makers say future bleak
Dengue fight goes high tech in Beruwala
New York Mayor gets a taste of Avurudu
Two foreigners, Lankan saved from southern watery graves
Japan grants 45 billion yen aid for economic, social development
President participates in oil anointing ceremony
O/L re-scrutiny applications close on May 2
No ST2 this week, MediScene next week
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Could Alcazaba win the magic millions
By Naushad AmitAlcazaba, owned by Deepthika Jayakody, will be the main attraction of the RTC Magic Million Cup race-day event which will take place at the Racecourse…
No dummy passes — it kicks off on Sunday
The Singer-Sunday Times Schoolboy Ruggerite of the Year 2017 will…
No schoolboy cricketer results this week
Isipathana, Trinity end Round One on top
2016/17 Schools Cricket season comes to a close
Bertie Wijesinghe – Cricketer for all Seasons!
Young ones must master the art of playing spin — David Graveney
TICKETS MADE HIM TICKING
Incredible Lasantha
Triples for Banura and Nipuna at Mahaweli Reach Open
How Sidath sees Lanka cricket’s next stage
Local Rugby played by a few to thrill many
Professional’s 1000 matches Club
Athulugama’s rare feat
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Plying his wares
A trader on a different kind of 3-wheeler stops at a traffic lights junction in Colombo. Pic by Indika Handuwala…
Singapore expertise sought to expedite Household Transfer Management Project
Sri Lanka is seeking Singapore expertise in expediting the implementation…
BPPL Holdings to commission new plant, expansion by 1Q17
New developer challenged by property sector constraints
Phase one of the Hambantota and Moneragala industrial zones gets underway
Soon an all-female taxi fleet
That lonely feeling … again
Prevailing drought and impact on coconut production, exports and prices
EU team examines SL’s labour laws ahead of GSP+ approval
Ceylinco Life policyholders to receive Rs. 3.8 bln in bonuses this year
Market Research Society of Sri Lanka elects new committee
Products and services changing rapidly to meet needs of consumers
Lankan professionals initiate public hearing on national trade policies
Sky is the limit for Sri Lankan drones
More Business TimesSubtle, rather than direct, advertising the core of reaching out to consumers
Sunday Times E-Paper
Editorial
Build on linguistic links with Western India
The traditional New Year was celebrated in Sri Lanka linked as it is to a millennia-old common heritage in many parts of India and South East Asia around the rice harvesting season. Age-old customs and rituals largely connected to auspicious times laid down by astrologers take centre-stage. In this backdrop…
Columns
- Political Column
Major changes in Hambantota deal, signing likely this month
President intervenes to get two key  concessions: 50 to70 year lease,  shareholding 60:40 PM finalises provisions of MoU with India, will hold talks in New Delhi Cabinet reshuffle…
- 5th Column
Can’t deliver on all your goals
My dear doctors of the GMOA, I thought I must write to you again, to congratulate you on your recent successes. Why, with the government bending over backwards…
- The Economic Analysis
The New Year must herald firm consensus on economic policies
New Economic Development Agenda to face impending crises The New Year that has dawned is an opportune time for the unity government to come to a firm consensus…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
With such payments, we can build another Hilton
Local businessman Cornel Perera, who promoted the Colombo Hilton project years ago, has made a claim of US$ 25 million (more than Rs 3.8 billion or Rs 3,800…
- Focus on Rights
On the ‘deep state’ and an indecisive government
It has long been conventional wisdom that a government forced to maintain a fragile political balance for its survival is good for the democratic process in Sri Lanka…
- Sunday Punch
Che’s Mahogany tree is JVP’s sacred Bodhi
The atheist Janatha Vimukthi Party, which for years heaped scorn on Buddhist worship of the Bodhi and scoffed the practice as primitive tree worship, have now turned to…
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The unknown de Alwises’ brush with Asian flora
Singapore is the most unlikely place to look for paintings of botanical and natural history artists of Sri Lanka. But a chance meeting with Assistant Curator at the…
Appreciations
A. D. H. Samaranayaka Thaththi you filled our lives with love and guidance Our beloved Thaththi passed away peacefully during his afternoon nap on March 30 1996, aged…
Letters to the Editor
Speak out! Don’t allow MPs to behave  like unruly children in Parliament The conduct of our MPs in the Parliament is appalling. Parliament is considered as the august…
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ– the historical facts
Christianity rests on certain events that took place in history. It stakes its claim to truthfulness on historical events open to critical investigation. This is especially true where…
Magazine
MLH felicitates Chef Publis Silva
Mount Lavinia Hotel recently held a felicitation ceremony to honour Dr. Chef Publis Silva who was conferred with a Deshabandu Award for distinguished services to…
French Fare at the Brasserie by Mövenpick
Prasanna’s ‘With You, Without You’ bags main Presidential Awards
Honey Beach Club: Sundown Parties with DJs
Rajitha’s play on post-war Sri Lanka wins many State Drama Awards
‘Weli Kathara’ digitalised
Movie on black magic
Put your records on
Spreading the warmth of the Avurudu season
Raising voices for ‘Pulse of the Heartians’
Traditional gets a subtle twist
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‘Right time’ to use huge bomb in Afghanistan: US General
The top US military commander in Afghanistan said on Friday that the decision to deploy one…
The Dalai Lama factor in Sino-Indian relations
EU-Turkey ties hang in referendum balance
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Put your records on
There are among 500-plus artists supporting the tenth Record Store Day – the annual event celebrating…
Spreading the warmth of the Avurudu season
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MLH felicitates Chef Publis Silva
Mount Lavinia Hotel recently held a felicitation ceremony to honour Dr. Chef Publis Silva who was…
French Fare at the Brasserie by Mövenpick
Prasanna’s ‘With You, Without You’ bags main Presidential Awards
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The Inter-House Sportsmeet of ‘Varsity’ Pre-School of Gonawala
The Inter-House Sportsmeet of ‘Varsity’ Pre-School of Gonawala, Kelaniya was held recently at  Hotel Royal Grand…