Food, waste and poverty
Asian Development Bank statistics for Sri Lanka show, around 4% of the population live below…
Graduation Ceremony 2019 BCS Chartered Institute for IT
British Computer Society (BCS) The Chartered Institute for IT Sri Lanka celebrated its 20th Graduation Ceremony…
‘Simply the Best’
Dance Works Centre presents ‘Simply the Best’ to celebrate 40 years of dance, directed and choreographed…
Confederation of SMI steps in for MSME growth
In the present era dominated by dynamic technology trends, Sri Lanka’s Micro Small and Medium Enterprises…
Dewmini from Kandy off to London for Miss World pageant
It was a glamorous night at the Hilton Grand Ballroom on October 14, when amidst a…
Putting forward their best
An eagerly anticipated event comes along for dance lovers in Sri Lanka as celebrated dancer and…
Not for one but for all
Audiences were at the edges of their seats after a breathtaking set of performances for the…
Kandy Teaching Hospital gets status of ‘National Hospital’
The Kandy Teaching Hospital has joined the exclusive ranks of ‘National Hospitals’ – just the second…
Jaffna’s fast-tracked airport nearly fell victim to Easter Sunday attack
As the first passenger jet touched down at Jaffna International Airport, bringing hope of a revival…
Expect thousands of ‘dual citizens’ at election time
While the dual citizenship of presidential election candidates has been a hotly-debated topic in the political…
Pick of the Pix
Pix by Sameera Weerasekera, Priyanka Samaraweera, Jayarathna Wickramarachchi, Hiran Priyankara, Sanjeewa Bandara. …
News
Yahapalanaya: The pie in the sky
It was one of the last major projects of the Yahapalana Government. Present at the opening of the renovated Jaffna International Airport on Thursday were…
President seeks to dismantle National Economic Council
President Maithripala Sirisena has sought to hurriedly dismantle the National…
Apply for election identity cards if you have no valid identity documents
Questions over SLLRDC’s move to buy sea sand dredger costing Rs. 6.5bn
Mystery ad for Gota: Army says Defence Ministry, NEC should handle issue
Assault on State Counsel: Convicts appeal against HC ruling
Police officer under probe over hit-and-run accident
Water’s Edge garbage dump: Sunday Times story brings relief to residents
Wattala-Mabole UC meeting minutes tampered with to sell prime land, charges opposition councillor
Bail for 7 Chinese arrested at Aruwakkalu landfill
Plenty of promises from presidential candidates
Colombo’s changing skyline from atop Sri Pada
Food, waste and poverty
Hakeem explains story behind Zahran video
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Raw deal on young guns as SLC finalise annual contracts
The decisions of Sri Lanka Cricket, whose latest feat is to sideline some of the most promising young cricketers from national cricket contracts–continue to baffle.…
Focus on World Cup as Sri Lanka heads Down Under
T20 skipper Lasith Malinga says next year’s T20 World Cup…
Sampath Bank, Hayleys win on D/L
Rain hampers as matches end in no decisions
Akalanka , Ramudi in stunning show
Nipun Dhananjaya to lead Sri Lanka U-19
Rain ruins proceedings
Commonwealth medalist Bandara ignored
Jaitra bags his fourth successive ATF title
Mercantile Men’s Hockey 7s today at P’Sara
Royalist Dinura win bronze at Kata
It’s Not Cricket Mr. President
Senaka wants Sanga help to gain recognition for UDRS
Trailblazer Chamari role model for aspiring women cricketers
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International flights to Jaffna
An aircraft from Alliance Air (a subsidiary of Air India) receives a traditional welcome after landing at the renovated Jaffna International Airport which was opened…
SEC warns of scammers
Sri Lanka is very susceptible to a lot of problems…
Apparel gears to become a better place to work
Start-up Registry launched
Funding political campaigns
“Sweep app” brings lottery results at the touch of a button
Promises… promises
Take a “shortcut”
Camera, storage capacity and battery life that define mobile phones
H One recognised again for excellence in IT solutions at NBQSA Awards 2019
Hilton appoints Manesh Fernando as Area General Manager , Sri Lanka
Amana Bank wins Gold at LankaPay Technovation Awards
Game on with ‘Mojo’ of inclusion
When elephants fight: Implications of US-China trade dispute on bystanders
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Editorial
The President’s ‘new reality’
President Maithripala Sirisena’s ‘neutrality’ at the upcoming Presidential election has created a buzz of sorts in the country. What ought to have looked a noble, apolitical, and non-partisan act is enveloped in suspicion, intrigue and questions on motive. Unfortunately for the incumbent President, his credibility as a leader is shaky,…
Columns
- Political Commentary
Sajith, Gota campaigns get going, but internal issues persist
Neutral Sirisena works out retirement package; questions over legality of some provisions CBK charges SLFP has been handed over to conspirators; Moves to revive party and subtle hint…
- 5th Column
Go out on your own and get the votes
My dear Gota, I thought I must write to you, even though you must be quite busy these days, having to criss-cross the country on the campaign trail…
- The Economic Analysis
Political uncertainty of presidential poll retards economic growth
The uncertainties, confusion, and distractions of the presidential polls will retard economic growth. The adverse impacts could go beyond the presidential election timeframe to a post-election period of…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Peacekeeping operations: Sri Lanka continues to demand justice from UN
The United Nations, whose sprawling bureaucracy is largely known to move at the pace of a paralytic snail, came under fire last week when Sri Lanka accused the…
- Focus on Rights
Manna from heaven to Rajapaksa complaints of ‘victimisation’
There is a perilous consequence to the Court of Appeal’s decision issued this Tuesday, explaining why it refused to issue notice in the legal challenge filed by civil…
- Sunday Punch
Lanka’s blessed judiciary: The sole deity of people’s rights and liberties
Ever since the grant of Independence 71 years ago, a blindfolded little old lady has taken residence atop Hulftsdorp Hill on a 24/7 basis. No one has seen…
- Thoughts from London
Heroes and others in battle for ballots
One of the more interesting features of the coming battle for the presidency is how national security has become a central issue. It might be said that security…
Plus
Bridging a chasm through wit, pathos
When the curtains went up on October 25, 1978, to reveal darkness over a bridge with makeshift huts at the Lumbini Theatre, no one was…
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
Dewmini from Kandy off to London for Miss World pageant
A champion of street food fare
‘The Music’s Always There’: Old favourites for a loved one
Giving expression to human emotion
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Showing the way in beach clean-up and reconciliation
For a country that has long sung the praises of its golden beaches, the reality can be somewhat depressing. Polluted beaches are more the norm…
Lanka lifts South Asian cup at global Olympics for hair
Sharing a stage for peace and solidarity
Putting forward their best
Speaking up on behalf of the environment
Not for one but for all
How to stay healthy while online
A Riotous Comedy by CIS
‘Sivu Pahan Reyak’
Canadian musical tour for Nanda Malani
‘Jazz by the Lake’
Donald Jayantha Felicitated
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Sri Lanka and Afghanistan: A growing partnership
Afghanistan pursues a foreign policy agenda that promotes cooperation against confrontation, win-win policy initiatives against lose-lose…
Why Turkey took the fight to Syria
UN’s 75th anniversary shadowed by right-wing nationalism, widespread authoritarianism and budgetary cuts
More Sunday Times 2 >>Education
Best universities in the world by location
Looking beyond the UK, US and Switzerland, see below to find out the top university in…
Become a Medical Doctor with Triple International Qualifications
Only American University Transfer programme with Degree Assurance
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‘Sivu Pahan Reyak’
‘Sivu Pahan Reyak’, a musical extravaganza featuring four of the top singers in Sri Lanka- Sunil…
Canadian musical tour for Nanda Malani
‘Jazz by the Lake’
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Children’s Day 2019 at Asian International Montessori
Blue skies, sunflowers and bees enlivened the little children on Children’s Day 2019, at Asian International…