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Maithri–Mahinda talk of forming caretaker grand coalition

Mahinda could be Prime Minister replacing Ranil Wickremesinghe Basil Rajapaksa joins the talks Meeting at the…

Why not a US trade war with Sri Lanka

One of the hot topics in the world today is the trade war between the US…

Villagers bring relief to suffering jumbo

A team of veterinary surgeons have started treating the injured foot of this elephant at the…

Killings on the rise, but police say crime down

Murders are mounting but the Police Department insists that the crime rate is down according to…

The power of journalism lies in free, responsible and ethical media

Canada’s Centre for Law and Democracy Director Toby Mendel, who was one of the nine international…

Rains bring smile to drought-hit farmers; DMC issues disaster warning

The current wet weather conditions have finally brought relief to drought stricken farmers, who suffered hardship…

Safety hazard check for Ratmalana airport border wall

Sri Lanka’s aviation regulator will review the safety of the perimeter wall bordering the Galle Road…

Bundala fish are dying due to waste from salterns, say fishermen

Flora and fauna at the Bundala National Park are dying due to waste from the salterns…

Sigiriya – An exotic wonder

I couldn’t wait till the school holidays arrived and finally it did! I was very excited…

Let’s hear it for the girls: Thrilling performances at the Shakespeare Drama Competition

There’s certainly an emotional intensity that revolves around William Shakespeare’s ‘King Lear’. It was this character…

Ladies wins 14th annual hockey encounter against Bishops

The Ladies-Bishops Hockey Shield found shelter at Flower Road after two years when the Red and…

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News

Teachers singing in the purple rain

Despite the heavy rain yesterday, about 500 teachers took part in an event at Hettimulla in Beruwala to mark World Teachers’ Day. The event was…

Sirisena-Mahinda talks to form grand coalition

President Maithripala Sirisena and his predecessor Mahinda Rajapaksa met this…

Licences of two finance companies cancelled; 7,000 people had deposited Rs. 6.1 billion

20 percent hike in prices of imported items

SC green light for SSP’s right’s petition against Police Chief

Ministry enlightens agitating residents around garbage site

Payment dispute may bring Colombo’s garbage collection to a halt: Mayor

Counter Terrorism, Appropriations Bills in Parliament on Tuesday

‘Recovery of Damages for the Death of a Person’ Bill in Parliament on Tuesday

Salley apologises to Upul Jayasuriya in open court

Sindurala returns after longest sea voyage for an SLN vessel

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Sports

The show of shows on board once again with opportunities galore

Dialog 4G-the Sunday Times Schoolboy/Schoolgirl Cricketer of the Year 2019

The winner of the main award to get overseas training The partnership between Wijeya Newspapers and Dialog Axiata in dishing out the Dialog 4G-the Sunday…

Lankans in pursuit of that elusive dream

Their embarrassing exit from the Asia Cup may still haunt…

Royal take charge of the Hayman Trophy in spite of loss

Eight player episode settled amicably

Pasindu and Randi emerge Best Athletes at School Games

Rain washes out Zahira Soccer 7s

Seylan Bank in 71-70 win over John Keells

SLC in an attempt to salvage cash from Mexican account

Past cricketers must unite to clear up the cricketing stables: Pramodya Wickremasinghe

Lankan Cricket in turmoil in its real meaning

No one should safeguard any of these proven wrongdoers

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Business Times

Greenery at the park

Some Chinese visitors enjoy a tambili at Viharamahadevi Park amidst nice greenery helped by occasional showers. Pic by Pradeep Pathirana…

Special measures to curb violent debt collectors

In the light of a flurry of complaints from debtors…

SWIAC replaces Agency for Development

Mangala scraps plan to take over tourism levy

Why not a US trade war with Sri Lanka

Fairfirst wins at the global Web Awards 2018 in the US

Central Bank maintains the policy interest rates unchanged

Excel Court, first, fully sustainable apartment complex in Sri Lanka

SUBWAY Sri Lanka expands, offers franchise options

Ceylon Chamber’s view of the struggling rupee

Digital Health Week 2018: ‘Transforming Healthcare through Digital Health Innovation’

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Sunday Times E-Paper

Editorial

President Maithripala Sirisena has had enough of the Police Department, so he said at this week’s Cabinet meeting, though what made him come to that conclusion is not clear. What we know is that he wants heads to roll; from the topmost officer – the Inspector General of Police to…

Columns

Political Commentary
Maithri–Mahinda talk of forming caretaker grand coalition

Mahinda could be Prime Minister replacing Ranil Wickremesinghe Basil Rajapaksa joins the talks Meeting at the residence of S.B. Dissanayake in Battaramulla More talks on the way President…
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5th Column
Playing it your style!

My dear IGP Pujith, I thought I must write to you because your behaviour and the conduct of the entire Police force has become the focus of attention…
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The Economic Analysis
Economic growth revised down amid increased uncertainty

Adverse international developments and inhospitable conditions in the country have led to a downward revision of the economic growth to less than 4 percent this year. The expectation…
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Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Defence Attaché recalled from Moscow after Dayan’s protest

Air Force Group Captain Channa Dissanayake, Sri Lanka’s Defence Attache in Moscow, has been re-called to Colombo.Instructions went out last week after an official complaint by Sri Lanka…
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Focus on Rights
The unnerving madness of Sri Lanka’s political establishment

Sri Lanka’s political landscape is distinguished by an oddity not evidenced to that unnerving extent elsewhere in this region, even with all its considerable turbulence. How the jaundiced…
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Sunday Punch
Who killed Cock Robin?

Even before Prabhakaran’s dead body had turned cold, the race was on to claim the spurs of victory. The spoils of war. First off the mark was the…
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Thoughts from London
A political act for next election

Whenever two or more Sri Lankans gather there are two subjects that hog any conversation. The exchange of habitual pleasantries over, the talk inevitably turns to politics and…
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