500,000 suffering in the drought cry out for water
Nearly half-a-million Sri Lankans are suffering without water to drink and facing food shortages as a…
Dehiwala-Mt. Lavinia groundwater highly contaminated by faecal matter and chemicals
Groundwater in Dehiwala-Mt Lavinia is highly contaminated with faecal matter from domestic septic tanks and soakage…
Motorists snap fingers at lane laws despite 500 cases filed
The rain was being used as an excuse by motorists to break the lane law. Pix…
Drone technology enters SL’s medical healthcare service
Drone technology enters Sri Lanka’s Health Service this week, with drones being used as a principal…
Old King Coal to rule Lanka’s power future
Even as the rest of the world look to renewable power as the fuel of the…
Modi’s big power politics, NAM and vision of Lanka
The greatest enemy of clear language is insincerity—George Orwell There is a feeling of insincerity and…
Wennappuwa HA emerge champions
Wennappuwa Hockey Association emerged champions at the Sri Lanka Hockey Federation organised Under-21 Junior Women’s National…
More than a fighting chance for little hearts
All set. Very soon Sri Lanka’s first-ever Human Heart Valve and Tissue Bank at the Lady…
Post-traumatic growth and fostering change
He who learns must suffer. And even in our sleep pain that cannot forget falls drop…
Lament of the middle class
Recently, I received a phone call from a friend who was known to me since my…
A Film on the Practice of Polyandry in Lanka
‘Eka Gei Sokari’, a movie revolving around ‘Eka Gei Kema’ the practice followed in certain parts…
News
Poson lights again at Thanthirimale
For the 16th year, Wijeya Newspapers Ltd. yesterday illuminated the historic site of Thanthirimale to mark the Poson festival. Thousands of devotees took part in…
Strong opposition to President’s non-binding referendum move
President Maithripala Sirisena wants to conduct a non-binding national referendum…
Ten-year PR visas for foreign investors
Millions mark Poson in A’pura, Mihintale and Thanthirimale
Port highway project: Chosen Chinese company debarred by WB
Power Minister proposes drastic reduction in powers of PUCSL
500,000 suffering in the drought cry out for water
Dehiwala-Mt. Lavinia groundwater highly contaminated by faecal matter and chemicals
Unlicensed, unregistered – rogue lenders exploit the dark
Muslim MPs who resigned to reconsider accepting ministerial posts
Lankan, Indian Armed Forces exchange visits to foster goodwill
In the spirit of Poson
Hotels Association asks Govt. to underwrite loans
GTF condemns anti-Muslim hysteria
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Australia flattens lucklustre Sri Lanka at the Oval
By Champika Fernando reporting from LondonThe Australians flattened the lacklustre Sri Lankan team with an excellent performance in the field to record an overwhelming 87-run victory in their World Cup…
Sri Lanka must get back to basics
The famously fickle British weather has dominated the past week…
Trinity win hearts and game, but lose Bradby
Brilliant Petes rally to beat Green Machine
Legendary Vaas urges batsmen to come out of fear factor
Dickwella blitz helps SL ‘A’ draw ODI series
Dinesh Chandimal- 2018 ODI Captain to 2019 World Cup ‘spectator’
Is this the frustrating ICC World Cup thus far?
Shuttler Sachin (23), Swimmer Akalanka (19) Alliance Finance’s National treasures
72nd TT Nationals on June 29, 30
Homeless Carrom Federation driven from pillar to post
Rafael Nadal and Ashleigh Barty
The killing fields of Sri Lanka Rugby
Rain ‘declares’ Fairfirst Insurance, HNB Joint Champs
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Return of the tourists
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Loss-making stockbrokers may not last six months
With the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) indices at historic lows,…
Lanka’s Rs.1 trillion revenue collection target, a distant dream
Iconic Salu Sala shut on Maithripala’s orders
Industry reps removed from key tea promo committee
STBC discusses tourism crisis
Theatrics in the ‘Kussiya”
Lament of the middle class
Ditching the cruelty and cholesterol
Sampath Bank signs MOU with Rajarata University for R&D
Community service projects by Ceylon Biscuits gathers momentum
Three Sri Lankan start-ups at Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), Netherlands
Fuss over Colombo Port East Container Terminal
Financial sector slow to grant state tourism relief
More Business TimesSunday Times E-Paper
Editorial
Fiat justitia!
If the sound of the “koha” heralds the coming of the National New Year, the resurrection of the Wasim Thajudeen and Lasatha Wickrematunge murders usually heralds the coming of an election. So sneers a meme now circulating on social media, on the heels of a report that the Attorney General…
Columns
- Political Commentary
President considers new gamble but it is likely to fail
Considers possibility of non-binding referendum to hold parliamentary elections before Presidential elections this year Strong opposition from UNF government, SLFP MPs also livid while Mahinda Rajapaksa remains non-committal…
- 5th Column
“All around us chaos and madness”
Aiyo Sirisena, It has been a while since I wrote to you last, but I thought I must write to you again, especially when we heard that you…
- The Economic Analysis
Prospect of lower trade deficit strengthening external finances in 2019
The country’s external financial vulnerability remains a serious concern despite the Central Bank’s assurance that the country’s debt repayment obligations can be met this year and that foreign…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Namal to wed on Modi’s birthday
Prime Minister Narendra Modiis “not only the leader of the largest democracy in the world, but also a leader with the largest popular mandate in the world,” declared…
- Focus on Rights
The ugly use of extremism and terrorism for political gain
The recent statement by former Eastern Province Governor M.L.M. Hizbullah that Muslims are a majority in the world and that Sri Lankan Muslims should not fear even if…
- Sunday Punch
Old King Coal to rule Lanka’s power future
Even as the rest of the world look to renewable power as the fuel of the future, Lanka goes into retro mode and seeks its future energy needs…
- Thoughts from London
Hong Kong betrayed, freedoms threatened
This was bound to happen. World over citizens have been betrayed by their governments, promises shattered by political leaders. Here in Britain messy politics and confused pledges have…
Plus
The dawn of Poson and the significance of Thanthirimale
On Poson Poya we commemorate the introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka centuries ago. Some historians record that King Ashoka of India after his battle…
The arrival of Anubudu Mihindu Himi or the Light of Lanka
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
So close yet so far: The broken link between Odisha and Sri Lanka
Unique scholar with a rich yin and yang of cultures
With love from Italy: Music to heal Lanka
A month of all things French with Spring Festival
More PlusMagazine
Looking their best on their big day
It’s the day you’ve dreamed of – and whether you are in a suit or sarong, flowing gown or saree — it is important that…
A very British comedy by Amphitheatre Productions
Marking a milestone in game development with ‘Nero’
History, art and more in Italy
Delving into the CEB Care Mobile App
Nauchalee Rajapakse: National netballer and sporting champion
Viber Ignites World Cup fever for Sri Lankans
Sustainability in travel industry
A Film on the Practice of Polyandry in Lanka
“Sinhabahu” at Wendt
Dananjaya’s debut in Lankan cinema
A Play on popular Demand
More MagazineSunday Times 2
Mihintale: The mountain where Lanka kept her tryst with destiny
It is the mountain top where two thousand three hundred years ago, Lanka kept her tryst…
Modi’s big power politics, NAM and vision of Lanka
The tortoise on the fence post
More Sunday Times 2 >>Education
Education Employees’ Cooperative Society Polls
The Education Employees’ Cooperative Society elections were keenly contested last week. Teachers, among others in the…
Tabs for GCE A/L students from September- MoE
Keep Wednesdays free for the public- Akila to MoE officials
More Education >>TV Times
Viber Ignites World Cup fever for Sri Lankans
For most Sri Lankans cricket is a passion.Igniting excitementfor all avid fans who love the game,…
Sustainability in travel industry
A Film on the Practice of Polyandry in Lanka
More TV Times >>Funday Times
Celebrating Poson Poya
Once a year, Anuradhapura, the ancient capital of Sri Lanka, attracts huge crowds – possibly in…