Chinese archaeologists study ancient Jaffna ports: India also wants to develop it
The Chinese are not only interested in developing Sri Lanka’s major ports such as Colombo and…
Coalition partners in unusual embrace over pending PC polls
High-level Sirisena, Wickremesinghe delegations meet to work out strategy, but cloud of uncertainty over their political…
BoC’s millions in LKR, US$ loans on LoCs kept SriLankan airborne
A Commission of Inquiry (CoI), appointed to investigate alleged irregularities in connection with SriLankan Airlines Ltd…
Two ‘made-in-Japan’ FPVs bolster Sri Lanka Coast Guard
Two new fast patrol vessels (FPV), custom-made in Japan for the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG)…
‘Mason baas’ label drives youth away from building boom
The government’s decision not to bar youth from becoming trishaw drivers has crushed the hopes of…
Hand grenade in Parliament
Last week, the Sunday Times carried a chapter from Prof. Ravindra Fernando’s soon-to-be released book “Explosion…
Religious ceremonies to mark historic Panadura Wadaya at Rankoth Viharaya
Several religious ceremonies will be held to mark the 145th anniversary of Panadura Wadaya (the Panadura…
Change Education system to make youth employable- Dr Amunugama
Minister Dr Amunugama declared there has to be a change in our present Education system, if…
The Colombo Opera Festival: Meet the international artistes
The inaugural Colombo Opera Festival in November is an opportunity to witness and explore the world…
Laki’s green green ‘jungle’ of home
The forest envelops Diyabubula in a close embrace and Laki Senanayake is content- it is as…
Devapathiraja Rathgama ousts Sri Sumangala Panadura to clinch the Cup
Devapathiraja College, Rathgama beat Sri Sumangala College, Panadura by 7-5 in a heftily contested final to…
News
China, China everywhere
Made-in-China kites swamp Colombo’s public promenade, the Galle Face Green, during this kite-flying season. A Chinese construction site forms the backdrop as local companies complain…
Palaly to be upgraded to a regional airport
Three ministries are seeking Cabinet approval to upgrade the Palaly…
Private hospital charges to be controlled; Gazette next week
Railway unions insist on salary revision by Wednesday
Despite protests, WPC to buy chairs costing Rs. 640,000 each
CMC members vote to double their allowance
Youths tired of politicians and elections; dip in voter registration
Permanent High Court-at-Bar in action from Thursday
Memories of World War II
US 7th Fleet sailors, Marines here to conduct exercises and explore logistics support services
Rosy says no Buddha statue missing despite contrary claims
De La Rue sets the record straight
Barman arrested for selling liquor sans licence
Over 3,000 suspects nabbed in special police operation
More NewsSports
Malinga likely to make it to the Asia Cup, says Labrooy
By S.R. PathiravithanaWorld Cup pool of 25 players after the England series
Sri Lanka’s chief cricket selector Graeme Labrooy says their main aim is to complete the culling process by the end of the England series and…
Colombo maintain unbeaten record with thrilling win
The battle between two unbeaten teams Colombo and Dambulla played…
Savit emerges champion
St. Anthony’s Wattala the big surprise to enter quarters
Can the shuttlers create history — but it’s a tall order
Sports Minister to inquire on pro-golfers at Asian Games contingent
ABA looking to book errant boxer and official
Controlling Clubs up in arms against Sri Lanka Cricket
ThePapare.com-SLCSA in 2-year partnership
ThePapare.com Basketball Tournament from September 16
Junior golf gets teed-off
Retired or not; lethal but affable Herath is a living legend
“Hole in the bucket” — Bonza’s only problem
Lankan lasses out there with mission to accomplish
More SportsBusiness Times
“Puhul”
A fruit seller in Pettah checks several winter melons (‘alu puhul”) used in curries and sweet meats like “puhul dosi”, at his shop. Pic by…
Destination Sri Lanka gets a new name
Sri Lanka will be re-branded! From an island of a…
CPC to import glyphosate by Oct.
Sri Lanka to ban high-energy electrical appliances
US dollar seen reaching Rs. 163
Railway workers manipulate AR &FR to swell pay packets
Building a brand
Protection vs competition
Christine Chevalaz appointed new Kingsbury Hotel GM
Jinasena breaks new ground with innovative irrigation systems
Four-company consortium for Galle Marina project
Sparklink Travels starts its 40th year of operations
Ceylinco Life doubles 1H pre and post-tax profits
JKH social initiative “Plasticcycle” completes Southern Expressway project
More Business TimesSunday Times E-Paper
Editorial
Permanent High Court: Credibility a sine qua non
At long last, and only after intense public agitation has the Government put rhetoric into action by kicking off with the Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar to try high-end financial frauds in this country. For too long has white collar crime been given a Nelsonian eye and a free run. The…
Columns
- Political Commentary
Coalition partners in unusual embrace over pending PC polls
High-level Sirisena, Wickremesinghe delegations meet to work out strategy, but cloud of uncertainty over their political agendas Govt. to go full steam ahead with Grama Shakthi and Gamperaliya…
- 5th Column
Still in the running
My dear Mahinda maama, I didn’t think I would be writing to you again so soon but you seem to find some reason to be in the news,…
- The Economic Analysis
Larger agricultural export surpluses needed for improving trade balance
An increase in the exportable surpluses of agricultural produce is an important means of improving the trade balance. The reduction of these exports has been one of the…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Chinese archaeologists study ancient Jaffna ports: India also wants to develop it
The Chinese are not only interested in developing Sri Lanka’s major ports such as Colombo and Hambantota. They also want to learn about the history of the country’s…
- Focus on Rights
Recognising Sri Lanka’s monstrous ‘deep state’
When we point one finger at whoever sits in the chairs of government, two fingers must be pointed back at ourselves. What is wrong politically, whether it is…
- Sunday Punch
Why MR can’t run for fourth time to be thrice blessed as president
If G. L. Peiris’s wishful thinking that Mahinda Rajapaksa can contest the presidential election for the fourth time were to come true, then pigs can fly and cows…
- Thoughts from London
Philosophy of hate and violence
It came as no surprise. What was surprising was the claim that the notoriously abrasive and physically pugnacious general secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS), Galagoda-aththe Gnanasara…
Plus
Mystery over the last King’s ‘cell’ in Fort
The prison cell of the last King of Kandy, King Sri Wickrama Rajasingha in Colombo Fort is a well-known monument situated within the premises of…
The role of the Asgiriya Gedige Raja Maha Viharaya in the Dalada Perahera
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
Making a change and starting young
The Colombo Opera Festival: Meet the international artistes
Unveiling complex emotions with the expertise of a surgeon
‘The One Who Loves You So’: Setting a new standard in originality
The Bharatha Natya arangetram of Dr. Miriyalini
Nonagenarian who once strode the UNP platform
Laki’s green green ‘jungle’ of home
Stripping away colonial hangups
Let’s us give tradition a little twist, shall we?
Musical tribute to Dayan by his fellow artistes
Pera holds stakeholder workshops on gender and economics
Motivational speaker at Positive Living with PD meeting
More PlusMagazine
Barrel of laughs and even a few gasps, that’s what’s in store
Just over a year after its debut on stage, Indu Dharmasena’s 65th original play Love, Lies and Diamonds returns on September 7,8 and 9 at…
Why Move Over, Mrs. Markham?
Getting the young ones involved in fostering peace
Working towards a digital economy in Sri Lanka
Stirring things up at the Colombo Music Festival
One Love: Colombo Music Festival artists share their thoughts, passion for music
Aretha Franklin songs expected to hit the charts
Pathmanathan wins the ‘Training Leader of Asia’ Award
‘Hawaiian Hula Night’
‘I Will Follow, I Will Lead’
Kerrigan sings to the glory
‘Suddek’ at Borella
Safeer shares decade’s experience of German theatre
Singapore’s ‘A Land Imagined’ wins Locarno’s Best prize
Madhura Madhura Krishna…
Amagi Beach: Sun, sand and seafood
More MagazineSunday Times 2
Life and work of Kuldip Nayar
Eminent Indian journalist and a regular columnist of The Daily Star, Kuldip Nayar died on August…
Hand grenade in Parliament
Strengthening the Narcotics Bureau: An urgent need to curtail drug trafficking
More Sunday Times 2 >>Education News
School children playfully await Perahera
Students, during their school holidays, travelled in large numbers to watch the Kandy Esala Perahera. Here…
Future State Uni. Hostel projects on PPP basis- MoHE
2 Trilingual schools in Colombo, Nuwara Eliya
More Education News >>TV Times
Pathmanathan wins the ‘Training Leader of Asia’ Award
Popular fashion consultant, a member of the international fashion juries, Marketing and Communication Consultant Prassanna Pathmanathan,…
‘Hawaiian Hula Night’
‘I Will Follow, I Will Lead’
More TV Times >>Funday Times
Menuri and the Ladybird
Menuri stared at the bright red, blob like tiny creature on the leaf. It had tiny…