Year of the Dog dawns with China fast becoming Lanka’s best friend
Even as the Chinese New Year of the Dog dawned this Friday, it is becoming crystal…
Economic implications of the local government elections: New challenges
Never before has a local government election had as much implications for the economy as that…
Sirimavo and Piliyandala Central emerge victorious
At the Vidudaya Ritzbury Inter-school Swimming Championships concluded recently, at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, the…
‘Study in India’ Education Fair attracts local students
Local students were seen enthusiastically attending the ‘Study in India’ Education Fair held at the BMICH…
70th Independence Day of Asian International Montessori
Asian International Montessori School, Battaramulla celebrated the 70th Independence Day in their school premises with pride…
22nd Southern Eliyakanda Hill Climb on Feb.25
The 22nd Southern Eliyakanda Hill Climb (SEHC) conducted by the Southern Motor Sports Club (SMSC) will…
RTC aiming to increase racedays
Royal Turf Club (RTC) is hoping to end its event drought which came to affect after…
My favourite musical right here in Colombo
I wouldn’t say I’m the biggest fan of musicals. Sure, I like a bit of Les…
When a queen of opera became a queen of hearts
In celebration of Sri Lanka’s 70 years of independence, internationally acclaimed opera star Danielle de Niese…
Tyranny on stage
Before “The Maze Runner” or “The Hunger Games” whisked young adult readers and movie buffs to a…
Elephant Conservation Project New plans for this year
The second phase of ‘Cinnamon Elephant Projectstrives’, a ground-breaking elephant conservation project, initiated by Cinnamon Nature…
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Down but not out
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa may have tripped, but he avoids a complete fall. This happened to him when he arrived at the Supreme Court Complex…
UNP-SLFP numbers game continues; PM stays put
President Maithripala Sirisena goes into a second week to resolve…
Two reservoir projects: Questions over tender procedures
Legal snags over women’s representation; LCs’ formation may be delayed
More members than labourers in some councils
Official says CEB engineers blocking emergency power purchases
Light pooja for Sivarathri
Fire at Mawanella garbage dump
Questions over ‘most peaceful poll’ as post-poll violence increases
Sampanthan tells President: Fulfil the 2015 mandate
Parliamentary business committee meets tomorrow
Poet Richard Murphy dies, aged 90, in Sri Lanka
Blooming hopes
Remembering D.B. Jayatilaka
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Kamil, Pasindu, Gayan steer Royal to victory
By M. Shamil AmitRetain Sir Frank Gunasekera Shield
Under 19 Cricket Half tons by Kamil Mishara and skipper Pasindu Sooriyabandara and a five wicket haul by Gayan Shanaka paved the way for Royal…
LPL has five-year window in August-September
Though the dates of the proposed Lanka Premier League (LPL)…
Dellon a cool 10000 votes ahead in count 20
Lankans looking to ride on momentum
St. Anthony’s meet their Waterloo
Shenal shines as Loyola dominate
Chilaw Marians set their sights on silverware
Battle of Friends ends in a draw
Lyceum IS Nugegoda retain Grero Trophy
Royal cut the first niche
Prasansana slams 200 n.o., Negombo CC amass 490/6
CR end on a triumphant note — drub CH&FC
Gallant Havies warriors halt Army mutiny
Dharmaraja beat St. Sylvester’s by six wickets
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In, out, in?
With the political wrangling throughout the week as Sri Lanka struggled to form a new government, Development Strategies and International Trade Minister Malik Samarawickrama brought…
10 containers of props for Sound of Music
There were “oohs and aahs” by Sri Lankans watching enthralled…
SL: Walking a tightrope
High-tech vehicle number plates soon
SriLankan stops Kunming flights next month
Tourism industry protests to PM on CNN campaign
Damned if I do, damned if I don’t
Picking winners: Myths and realities
Hayleys 9-month turnover up 37%YoY to Rs. 112.3 bn
CB action plan to fulfil global anti-money laundering requirements
Fonterra’s dairy development focus surpasses Rs. 3 bn investment in 3 years
National Print Conference on March 15
TESS AGRO returns to profit owing to GSP+ return
Global independent audit regulators to meet in Colombo
More Business TimesSunday Times E-Paper
Editorial
National instability amidst power games
The countrywide Local Government elections last week were meant to elect representatives at the grassroots but they caused not just a ‘Gamperaliya’, which Martin Wickramasinghe’s famous 1944 Sinhala novel depicted about the break-up of village life, but a near ‘aandu-peraliya’ or break-up of the Government. The impact of the newly…
Columns
- Political Commentary
Crisis changes from day to day, nation awaits its future course
Sirisena faces two options — continue the consensus coalition with the UNP with Ranil as PM, or form an SLFP Govt. with Rajapaksa’s backing Undercurrents of a numbers’…
- 5th Column
Election musings
My dear chandadaayakaya, I thought I must write to you because you had caused a ‘revolution’ last Saturday by exercising your vote at the ‘punchi chandey’. Various people…
- The Economic Analysis
Economic implications of the local government elections: New challenges
Never before has a local government election had as much implications for the economy as that of February 10th. The run up to the election and the defeat…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Delay in announcing results and other travails of Polls Chief
Just days before the local polls, the Election Commission told Sri Lankans that results would be announced early, as early as 7.30 pm in local authorities with lesser…
- Focus on Rights
A rude but entirely predictable electoral shock
Those who are bewildered by the results of Sri Lanka’s local government elections a week ago need a harsh reality check if not a resounding knock to the…
- Sunday Punch
Year of the Dog dawns with China fast becoming Lanka’s best friend
Even as the Chinese New Year of the Dog dawned this Friday, it is becoming crystal clear that China is fast turning out to be Lanka’s best friend.…
- Thoughts from London
Lessons taught but will they be learnt
If one might be permitted to adapt Shakespeare’s word this was the winter of the peoples’ discontent made a hopeful spring by a political shock. Much has been…
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My favourite musical right here in Colombo
I wouldn’t say I’m the biggest fan of musicals. Sure, I like a bit of Les Mis now and then. And Phantom’s not too bad…
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
Indigenous athlete takes on Ironman with a splash
Giving life to a depleted rainforest
Vanishing wetlands
When a queen of opera became a queen of hearts
Ajai heads to London with his own brand of sustainable fashion
Giving voice to her dream
Emily’s favourite local dishes with a twist
Keep a date with Scrabble Bash
A feline love that took him far and wide
Universal creative; it’s a whole new world of designing
Re-visiting a rock temple best known for two sculptures
Ancestral voices from the Kandyan hills
Living their lives in the backdrop of war
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Tyranny on stage
Before “The Maze Runner” or “The Hunger Games” whisked young adult readers and movie buffs to a darker side of childhood, writer William Golding was doing…
First came the story, then came the genre
A generous concept
Haven for action figure collectibles
Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke speaks for the first time about her character Qi’ra in ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’
Drake at the helm of UK charts
“Guththila Kaawya’’ made to theatre
Rebirth of Sri Lankan Tamil Cinema
“Sinhabahu” in Negombo and Dehiwela
Kusal, the story of a courageous kid
Elephant Conservation Project New plans for this year
Chinese Food Festival at Cinnamon Lakeside
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Money laundering: Why Lanka is listed among high risk countries
Our country which has been categorised negatively in many spheres has now been categorised as a…
China gets egg on face with racist blackface Dog Year parody of Africans
SL chocs make a mark at UN’s Le Salon du Chocolat
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Epilepsy: You can live with it, you can control it
It is controllable and in many cases controllable for life. Men, women and children suffering from…
When the food we eat makes us sick
Eat slowly and enjoy your food to keep the weight off
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“Guththila Kaawya’’ made to theatre
The theatrical presentation of ‘Guththila Kaawya’, based on the Ven. Wattawe Thera’s wellknown, piece of literature…
Rebirth of Sri Lankan Tamil Cinema
“Sinhabahu” in Negombo and Dehiwela
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70th Independence Day of Asian International Montessori
Asian International Montessori School, Battaramulla celebrated the 70th Independence Day in their school premises with pride…