Despite the tremors, UNP and SLFP agree to disagree
Both major parties finalising plans for local polls, but different views on when they will be…
Rs. 600 million to take GPO back to old address
The Government is to embark on a Rs. 600 million project to renovate the General Post…
Joining hands to eradicate dengue
Government, villagers and non-government organizations have launched a multiplicity of programmes aimed at clearing garbage in…
How good is less bad?
Good and bad are opposites relative to each other. Less bad is not necessarily good. It…
Ensuring road safety is a social responsibility
Annually, 1.25 million people die in road accidents worldwide, with another 20 to 50 million people…
Think plastic, think creative
Where others see waste they see potential. At the unassuming property that is No. 102/1 West…
200 voices and more in harmony at the Cathedral
On July 29, the Cathedral of Christ the Living Saviour will be filled with music and…
S. Kithushan and S. Sudarmathy wins first leg in Jaffna
S. Kithushan and S. Sudarmathy won the first leg of the Nestomalt Mini Marathon that was…
Plucker, kangani feted at grand Ceylon Tea celebrations
Providing a standing ovation to the silent plucker on the fields of the regional plantation companies,…
News
PM’s Thank You lunch for old Biyagama loyalists
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday celebrated the 40th year of his election to parliament and entry into mainstream politics. To mark the event, lunch was…
Shots fired at judge’s car in Jaffna; sergeant wounded
An unidentified man seized the pistol of a Police officer…
Drought devastates North and six other districts
Central Expressway: Japanese company gets third phase
Dengue and garbage: Public Security Act to be enforced
Uma Oya crisis: Probe on whether sub-standard machinery was used
UN ‘Torture’ report: UK expresses serious concerns
Eight Indian fishermen arrested
Police begin probe on Moratuwa Uni’s animal ‘killing’
GMOA says newly formed alliance against SAITM will discuss further trade union action
RDA, Swimming Club make conflicting claims on demolition
Megapolis minister tells Police Chief to probe Horton Square directors’ dealings
SLPI members say reforms only on self-regulatory principles
Veteran scribes to be honoured at the 18th Journalism Awards
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Ransika’s day of glory — an evening to remember
Dialog 4G-the Sunday Times Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year 2017
What an evening it was. Indeed the gala ceremony held at Nelum Pokuna, on Wednesday, crowning Nipun Ransika of P. de S. Kularatne Maha Vidyalaya,…
India takes a light day in pre-Test warm-up
The warm-up match between Sri Lanka Board President’s XI vs…
Aabid dethrones Lee and guides his school S. Thomas’ too
Four teams remain unbeaten
Harshana celebrates 50th appearance with Sri Lanka’s promotion
Geshan, Hashan guide BMS to victory
Revival of “Battle of the Lagoons”
Commercial Bank unbeaten Champions
Groundsmen get their pants back
SLC busted Rs 2.7million for Champions Trophy joyride
Tough series await the Lankans -Jayasuriya
SLT Speed-up Cycle Tour will start on July 25 from Colombo
Constructors’ Cricket 6s
Mohamed Shaheen double hat-trick helps Amja Travels
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Better late than never
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Trust accounts under scrutiny for money laundering
Sri Lanka’s banking regulator is flexing its muscles to combat…
No more Mahapola online lottery
Laws to tackle ‘on-the-way’ loot
Condo developer offers pioneer payment plan
New driving licences with organ donation consent
Culture of entitlement-2
Two of the world’s biggest advertisers cut back on digital ad spend
Changing face of workers in India
Social media hype generates attraction at a hotel pre-opening
“Credit cards: Boon or bane”
Emirates to land first-ever A380 aircraft in Colombo on Aug.14
Plucker, kangani feted at grand Ceylon Tea celebrations
INSEE partners with PIM to develop its business leaders
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Editorial
Torture: Truth, twists and turns
UN Special Rapporteurs are taking turns visiting Sri Lanka; last week the envoy on Counter Terrorism and Human Rights came and made waves with his critical report on existing torture practices. The report would have come as a rude shock to many, almost to the point of disbelief. The fallout…
Columns
- Political Column
Despite the tremors, UNP and SLFP agree to disagree
Both major parties finalising plans for local polls, but different views on when they will be held Anti-Corruption Committee Secretariat closed down, but PM’s office sets up PR…
- 5th Column
40 years a politician
My dear Green Man, I thought I must write to you to congratulate you on completing forty years of uninterrupted service as a Member of Parliament – a…
- The Economic Analysis
Current political uncertainty serious setback to economic development
Political stability is a precondition for economic development. Doubts of the coalition of the two main parties continuing in office after the end of this year is a…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Rs. 600 million to take GPO back to old address
The Government is to embark on a Rs. 600 million project to renovate the General Post Office (GPO), a historic landmark located opposite the Janadipathi Mandirya. Thereafter, the…
- Focus on Rights
The United Nations’ ‘bad parenting’ record
United Nations Special Rapporteur Ben Emmerson QC’s warning to the Sri Lankan Government following last week’s mission visit to the country was certainly the most irascible that we…
- Sunday Punch
Moratu Uni VC gives dogs and cats the third degree
Anyone with an ounce of human compassion and respect for all life on earth would not have failed to be shocked, horrified and distressed when on Tuesday evening…
- Thoughts from London
That, Mr Speaker, is not the whole story
It is one thing to say that some politicians are making their children ashamed of them. It is more meaningful to tell the public why this is so.…
Plus
Young and unafraid
A month ago two young Sri Lankans were in London to receive the Queen’s Young Leaders Award. Established in 2014, the programme is aimed at discovering, supporting and…
Think plastic, think creative
Where others see waste they see potential. At the unassuming property that is No. 102/1 West Kaluwarippuwa Road, Katana, you will find a plastic recycling and upcycling plant…
Singing some of their favourite songs
The Senior, Intermediate and Junior choirs of Subashini Talwatte all brimming with talent are looking forward to performing the well-loved melodies of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical The…
Stories from Parliament for the younger generation
From assassination attempts to failed impeachments to the collapse of governments, Nihal Seneviratne has witnessed them all. A former Secretary General of Parliament, Seneviratne’s position gave him unparalleled…
Magazine
Cinderella: Let the magic begin with the old and new
As children, Anushka and Natasha Senanayake grew up listening to the songs from the well-loved Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Cinderella. With a background in classical…
Two art forms; but one with nature
Elizabeth Moir students represent Sri Lanka at FIRST Global Challenge
Camp Kreativ back for another season
Capturing a passion on canvas
Finding a platform to shine through dance
Ed Sheeran comes to rescue of fans over ticket touts
Gypsy generations in Kitchen rebellion
Swara Layam-XII: Music Beyond Borders
Rajitha’s ‘Much Needed Man’ in Negombo
Locarno Opens Doors for Lanka
Sigiriya Village: Under the shadow of Lion Rock
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Urgent need to control spread of invader-malarial vector from South India
With no indigenous malaria cases being reported in the country since November 2012, our group of…
Learning from Malaria
Power of music as wellness modality
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Elizabeth Moir students represent Sri Lanka at FIRST Global Challenge
This year a small group of young minds from the Elizabeth Moir School will be representing…
Camp Kreativ back for another season
Capturing a passion on canvas
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Gypsy generations in Kitchen rebellion
Gypsies have done it again. Their brand new single ‘Kussiya’ (Kitchen Song) has hit the five…
Swara Layam-XII: Music Beyond Borders
Rajitha’s ‘Much Needed Man’ in Negombo
More TV Times >>Funday Times
‘Arunalu’ Art Competition Winners
A whopping 12,500 drawings competed at a children’s art contest organised recently by Commercial Bank’s flagship…