First-ever Students’ Formulary from Colombo Med Fac
Poisons and medications! They are one and the same, with only one major difference – poisons…
NOC chief urges athletes to grab the “once-and-for-all” opportunity
Sri Lanka will field its biggest contingent ever at the 18th Asian Games in Palembang and…
ARASL rows to 2000m International standards
For the first time in its history, the Amateur Rowing Association of Sri Lanka (ARASL) will…
Equestrian Show in Diyatalawa on August 26
For the first time in its history, the Sri Lanka Equestrian Association (SLEA) will have a…
Dhammissara Central, Anamaduwa Central win Under-19 Championships
Dhammissara Central College, Naththandiya comfortably beat Rajasingha Central College, Ruwanwalla by 3-0 to clinch the Boy’s…
It’s all over!
“We can play now” was the reaction of these students outside an examination centre in Puttalam,…
Viola, Piano and Voice-a sumptuous recital indeed
If “recital” was chosen in describing the feast of music and performance, then, it was sumptuous.…
M.A.D night at the Wendt
Promising young playwright Dhisal Kapuge brought his dark comedy M.A.D: Murder at Dharmarama Road to the…
Kandy Esala Perahera
Held annually in the full-moon month of ‘Esala’, the Kandy Esala Perahera is the ultimate celebration…
‘Horrifying sight’ of thousands of commuters stranded over rail strike
A total of 374 trains carrying almost 600,000 passengers daily islandwide came to a halt on…
Pick of the Pix
Pix by Amila Gamage, Priyantha Wickramarachchi, Shelton Hettiarachchi, Hiran Priyankara Jayasinghe, Wasantha Chandrapala, Jayarathna Wickramarachchi.…
News
‘Show me the way to go home’
With the train strike continuing for the fifth day today, thousands of disappointed train commuters are seen outside the Fort Railway Station, looking for other…
IATA protests against CPC’s high jet fuel prices
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) this week criticised CEYPETCO’s…
Dual citizens as envoys: Foreign Secretary makes contradictory statements
Sirisena appoints experts to study FTA with Singapore
Strike continues: Railway unions and Govt. on collision track
Fresh bids to be called for BIA development project
System glitch briefly shuts down interbank ATM services, money transfers
There can never be a woman IGP in Sri Lanka
First-ever Students’ Formulary from Colombo Med Fac
Reparations Bill: SC finds 2 clauses unconstitutional
RADA case: Nishantha says Alles responsible for channelling public funds to LTTE
Ex-Chief of RADA Alles gave over Rs 180m to LTTE: Witness
A party that went horribly wrong
Synthetic drug abuse on the rise; authorities drag feet over amendments to the the National Dangerous Drugs Board Act
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Lankans looking to put things back on track
As Sri Lanka and South Africa are set to lock-horns for the final time in the ODI series today at the R Premadasa Stadium each…
Impressive Lankan settles for the third place
Sri Lanka secured the third place after beating Singapore 26-12,…
Women’s tennis conundrum hurt Asian Games process
Sports Minister to change Sports Law regulations to accommodate proper ‘Elections Committees’
Shashthrananda win by four wickets
Royal regain Ranil Dias Trophy and Ray Wijewardene Challenge Trophy
Asela Gunaratne back with a bang
English selectors will be on board for West Indies and Sri Lanka tours this winter
Archery in Sri Lanka with English expertise
NOC chief urges athletes to grab the “once-and-for-all” opportunity
Asian Games Medal winners
Akalanka will sit the GCE ALs in Indonesia and also swim at the Asian Games
ARASL rows to 2000m International standards
Mercantile Volleyball Tournament in Sept.-Nov.
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Stranded tourists
Two tourists, with tickets booked online, at the Fort Railway Station after they were stranded on Thursday owing to a strike by railway workers. Pic…
Tata Nano exits in failed experiment :Enter Nexon
Tata Nano, touted as the people’s budget car, is no…
Treasury removes taxes on artistes, children’s accounts
Korea, Indonesia in trade talks with Sri Lanka
Poholiyadde quits RP, joins Lankem
Micro Finance Regulatory Authority to rescue poor debtors
Walking a tightrope
It was tea, not rice!
Jaffna uniquely positioned for dual-hub IT strategy: STAX
Singer revenue grows 16%, consumer demand falls
Ambeon Group continues the winning streak
Lanka Property Show on Aug 18-19
Trade unions stirred by proposed EPF reforms
Nations Trust Bank records resilient performance
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Editorial
Regular strikes causing chaos: Lessons from Iron Lady
Just when one has to condemn doctors going on strike holding the general public hostage, the railway men decide to act – like doctors. The fact that railway men struck work only days after a rail ‘accident’ due to their negligence causing grievous hurt to passengers is an irony. That…
Columns
- Political Commentary
President Sirisena meets former military commanders to compile war history
Several former military commanders called for meeting, but Fonseka and Gotabaya absent President not keen on PM’s proposal to pay Rs. 200,000 a month for MPs monitoring Gamperaliya…
- 5th Column
Speak now, or forever hold your peace
My dear Karu, I am writing to you because you seem to be in the news these days for a variety of reasons, getting involved in the proposed…
- The Economic Analysis
Achieving US$ 28 billion National Export Strategy target is challenging
The exhortation ‘Export or Perish’ has never been more relevant to Sri Lanka than today. Achieving the ambitious targets of the National Export Strategy (NES) of Sri Lanka…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Closer defence ties with Russia, training for Lankan troops
Russia will become the latest partner to train Sri Lankan troops and extend defence co-operation. For this purpose, the Government has reached accord with a top level visiting…
- Focus on Rights
A scandalously ‘coercive’ monk brought to book
Core elements of the fifty-six page decision handed down by the Court of Appeal this week sentencing General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara…
- Sunday Punch
GMOA’s 8 billion ransom demand to free poor and sick held hostage
Enough is enough. Period. The time has come to label the GMOA as the newest terror in town. As the Sunday Times editorial said last week: ‘The GMOA’s…
- Thoughts from London
Making jokers of us all
Two weeks ago a news website ran a story of a ministerial faux pas that had also escaped the notice of the rest of the cabinet. The story…
- Lobby
JO loses battle as Speaker rules Sampanthan is opposition leader
The Joint Opposition (JO) claim to the post of Leader of the Opposition in Parliament is not entirely new. Ever since the last General election, when a sizable…
Plus
Together they studied, together they want to rebuild
Many believe that Jaffna has always been home only to Sri Lankan Tamils. Of course, Sri Lankan Tamils make up most of the population but…
Letters to the Editor
Animal cruelty laws need immediate reform
Into the deep unknown with Blue Planet II
Iran – Inside an ancient and still mysterious civilization
Indulge in a chocolate adventure this month at Hilton
Now, flavourful afternoon cuppa and more at Bayleaf
Falling in love with a special space
Mel Medura opens its doors to digital and other behavioural addictions
A scribe who made a mark on the Sinhala arts scene
Saying it in pictures: Artists join hands for wildlife
Australia’s ‘Earth Choice’ now in Sri Lanka
WNPS lecture on leopard conservation
Viola, Piano and Voice-a sumptuous recital indeed
From Udarata Menike to Rocky Mountaineer; on the rails with a train enthusiast
Pride and celebration
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A designful week
It was a weeklong celebration of design and creativity at Arcade Independence Square when ‘Sri Lanka Design Week’ unfolded with talks, workshops, live studio activity…
Get a taste of Megan’s Poison Apple
Taste of chocolate from the days of her grandfather
The bridegroom has his day
Beyond the Water Margin returns with well known artists and newcomers
Saying thank you and goodnight
Of everyday people
M.A.D night at the Wendt
Fleeting moments
Portuguese music an insipiration for Madonna’s latest album
More than a shy gal
Music festival chic:The do’s and don’ts of dressing up for the outdoors
Power of Plants
Dineth’s talent echoes through the hills
Family Nite and Sing-Along
Hospital Street comes alive with Fairway Colombo Cultural Show
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Re-energising NVQ: A fillip to national economy’s local skilled partners
Sri Lankan skill is second to none in the world. While the irrigation marvels from the…
A radical cure
Amidst rising heat waves, UN says cooling is a human right, not a luxury
More Sunday Times 2 >>Education News
HFC Convent, Kurunegala retain title for 11th successive year
Holy Family Convent, Kurunegala retained the schools netball title for the eleventh successive year after clinching…
It’s all over!
Cabinet must approve Sports Instructors
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Funday Times
Noah’s Ark annual sportsmeet 2018
The little kids of Noah’s Ark AMI Montessori House of Children competed in many fun events…