‘Mali needs us’
Corporal S. Kumarasinghe who survived the attack on the Sri Lankan blue helmets in Mali on …
Madusanka magic stuns Thora
Royal regained the Mustangs Trophy after a lapse of five years with a thrilling one wicket…
President Sirisena’s new political challenges
Thaw in relations with the United National Front (UNF) Invites Foreign Minister Marapana to lead Sri…
‘H2O’, ‘Money and Water’ and ‘Hope through a Hole’: Three films that said it all on Water Day
Within a matter of seven minutes, trees are felled, wild animals are displaced, cities are built…
Exporting hair!
My curiosity was aroused when I came to know that “human hair” has been among Sri…
Science for Life – To thrive beyond scholarly career
‘Science for Life’- a project organised by Scintilla – the Nuclear Science Society of the University…
Services sector to transform the Sri Lankan job space
Sri Lanka will make a leap frog into the services sector in the future of the…
ANC Students Celebrate the Holi Festival of Colour
The Holi festival of colour is an illuminating and joyful annual celebration of ANC Education that…
Inspiration, food and fun; all for women
As you walked into the Shangri-La ballroom, the ladies were welcomed with a delicate rose and…
Gateway wins Netball Crown
Gateway College was unmatched in the Inter-International Schools Under-20 Girls’ Netball Championship that was organised by…
Pictures with meaning: Conservation photography Competition
The Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS) has just launched its first ever Conservation Photography Competition…
News
Pindapatha for historic Tripitaka event
With the government taking measures for the sacred Theravada Buddhist text, the Tripitaka, to be declared as a World Heritage by the UNESCO, week-long ceremonies…
China bank approves $ 1b loan for expressway
After nearly four years of negotiations, Sri Lanka has obtained…
Rs. 2.3b to maintain CIABOC, but only one case involving more than Rs. 10m filed in court
No valid work visa: Jail terms for 14 Chinese workers
1,500 illegal coastal buildings being demolished
PM to meet PSC amid controversy over national school principal appointments
Teacher unions demand less admin work, salary equity
Move to get 1,000 kilos of narcotic drugs destroyed
Over 7,000 devotees at Katchchathivu feast
Local contractors agitate against Chinese dominance
Traffic OIC’s death: Suspect to be produced for identification parade tomorrow
Tremor felt in areas of Badulla district
IGP orders probe on alleged police harassment
Ports Ministry in move to cancel ECT bidding process; India-Japan deal under consideration
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Bangladesh’s trauma in Kiwi land
It will take time to overcome Christchurch horror, says Tamim Iqbal
DHAKA AFP March16, 2019: Bangladesh opening batsman Tamim Iqbal said he believes it will not be easy for the national cricket team to overcome…
England Women record massive win
The visiting England Women cricketers began their campaign with a…
Army stun CH to storm into Clifford Cup semis
Navod expands lead, as deadline nears
Madusanka magic stuns Thora
Naveen stars in drawn match at Matugama
Sukethan, Abinash steer St. John’s
St. John’s qualify to quarters
Abhishek powers Richmond to unlikely win
Moratuwa battle ends in a tame draw
Sports cancelled as traumatised New Zealand mourns shooting victims
Green Machine triumph Science test at Mount
Weerakoon wins first medal for Sri Lanka in 400m
Kingswood force draw on back of Hashika’s 87
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Roadside paddy
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Stock market still in the doldrums
The Colombo share market is (stuck at) ‘exactly where it…
5-yr Action Plan to combat corruption
Factories don’t brew tea anymore
CB clamps down on banks’ offer of gifts in promos
Sri Lanka’s coir industry tied up in knots
Bonding with Bonds
Exporting hair!
Inconsistent policies impede investor confidence in Lankan property market
Services sector to transform the Sri Lankan job space
Italy’s Noberasco to invest in Sri Lankan fruit, vegetable businesses
Healthiest Workplace Summit, for the first time in Sri Lanka
CDB raises $60 m in foreign funding for SMEs
Understanding RDA’s development strategies and progress
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Editorial
Mega show but CIABOC just an ornamental body
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has planned an elaborate show with the grandiose title “Warrant of Integrity” tomorrow with the President as chief guest. Vvips are to take a pledge to eradicate “all forms of bribery and corruption to ensure a better tomorrow for our…
Columns
- Political Commentary
President Sirisena’s new political challenges
Thaw in relations with the United National Front (UNF) Invites Foreign Minister Marapana to lead Sri Lanka delegation Premier Wickremesinghe’s political strike pays dividends Gotabaya’s candidature wins family…
- 5th Column
Picking fights, crying foul
Aiyo Sirisena, I thought I must write to you when I heard that you want to run for the top job again and that you are still hopeful…
- The Economic Analysis
Political and economic implications of 2019 budget
The passing of the second reading of the budget by a comfortable majority is of political and economic significance. It ensures political stability for about a year till…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
NPC orders reinstatement of top officer; probe on his explosive allegations
The National Police Commission (NPC) has ordered the immediate re-instatement of an officer in charge of a specialized unit fighting crime and started investigations into explosive allegations he…
- Focus on Rights
Extensive public consultations a must on Sri Lanka’s counter-terror bill
In contrast to Colombo’s largely polarized sound and fury on the Counter-Terror Bill, it is refreshing to look at the manner in which South Africa has dealt with…
- Sunday Punch
‘Don’t open an old sore: Let’s just forget the whole war crime probe’
WHAT PRESIDENT SIRISENA PLANS TO TELL THE UNCHR THIS COMING WEEK: Foreign Ministry strikes back and assures the United Nations’ body the Govt.’s determination to continue with the…
- Thoughts from London
Political infighting and this mockery of diplomacy
There is an old story — apocryphal or not, I don’t know — that Roman Emperor Caligula found his representatives serving in distant parts of his realm so…
- Lobby
A debate that left JO members and UNP backbenchers red-faced
The actions of President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe left sections of their own Parliamentary Groups humiliated during this week’s Budget debate. On Tuesday (12), Opposition…
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Maidens Ahoy!
A red T-shirted team of athletic women had disembarked at Galle International College. Tanned by the sun and salty Indian Ocean winds, they lit up…
St. Xavier in Ceylon and a 17th century painting in Lisbon
Sri Lanka, like India, should organise Buddhist pilgrimages
Iconic London college hosts Anoma’s book launch
Australian medical team joins Zonta Club II for breast cancer workshop
Inspiration, food and fun; all for women
SAARC celebrates women in arts
Great company in a perfect setting
Bitten and smitten by the Beetle bug
Evolution of a classic language unfolds in a simple engaging style
Hema launches book on Mahawamsa paintings in Myanmar Temple
Appreciations
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Adventures of the sea with denim
Amidst the bevy of dynamic young designers vying for the NEXT award at the recently concluded HSBC Colombo Fashion Week, it was Ayesh Milendra Wickramarathne…
Captain Marvel lands at the Savoy
Singaporean chicken rice brings a taste of East to C.O.W.
Yudhanjaya on the Nebula award and more
‘KUMARSUTRA’ : A night of hilarious comedy for a cause
Fusion of different art forms at Down Town Pulse
Think you’re smart ? Then take Tricky Test 2
Pictures with meaning: Conservation photography Competition
Anushka combines
Vijaya meets Nic
A film for those who value marriage and relationships
First ever diploma on cinema by the Sri Lanka Film School
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Preaching world peace by day, peddling lethal weapons by night
UNITED NATIONS – The Middle East, one of the world’s most politically-volatile and war-ravaged regions, has…
Journalism’s risky tech attraction
‘H2O’, ‘Money and Water’ and ‘Hope through a Hole’: Three films that said it all on Water Day
More Sunday Times 2 >>Education
Lessons to Learn from Teachers’ Strike
This week’s strike by teachers crippled educational activities in many of the schools except some of…
National Content Development Centre to design software for O/L, A/L: Akila Viraj
2013 English O/L ‘B’ becomes ‘A’ on Apex Court order
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Pictures with meaning: Conservation photography Competition
The Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS) has just launched its first ever Conservation Photography Competition…
Anushka combines
Vijaya meets Nic
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The Elephant behind the Fence
Rushi and her relatives were on their way to the Udawalawa National Park. The van they…