Sirisena wants to enter parliament as national list MP after November 16 polls
Dilan Perera declines to resign as MP and take over as Uva Province Governor Uva…
American fixer who took Lankan Govt. on a billion-rupees ride
In 2014, the Sri Lankan Government shovelled US$ 6.5mn–nearly a billion rupees at prevailing rates–into the…
Western Province emerge NSF 2019 boxing champs
No Sri Lanka records or meet records were broken after 22 athletic events at the 45th…
Rural-uprooting and urban-replanting
In 2014, China unveiled a strange urbanisation plan – the National New-type Urbanisation Plan (NUP)–, to…
The UN system in Sri Lanka: The need for transparency
Many in Sri Lanka are aware of the United Nations in New York, Geneva, Rome and…
DESIGN & INNOVATION SEARCH 2019
Offering a fantastic opportunity for young creators at high school level and above, AOD–Sri Lanka’s celebrated…
Robotics Kids Championship
To celebrate Children’s Day, a Robotics Kids Championship was conducted by Gateway School of Computing, with…
Disabled voters hampered by lack of facilities, say activists
Disability rights organisations say that more should be done for disabled voters to exercise their franchise…
Pick of the Pix
Pix by Amila Gamage Ishanka Sunimal Priyanka Samaraweera Hiran Priyankara R Munaf.…
‘Hill Climb’ ace Rohan de Silva takes over SL Badminton podium
Veteran racing driver and motorsports enthusiast Rohan de Silva has turned a new leaf in his…
Unpaid work and gender equality: IMF
Unpaid work is an important aspect of economic activity and well-being of individuals. Tasks such as…
News
Remembering what happened on Oct. 26 last year
As the country prepares for the presidential election, a special event was held at Independence Square to mark the first anniversary of the constitutional coup…
US fixer pocketed a billion from Lanka
Only a fraction of US$ 6.5mn–nearly Rs 1bn in today’s…
Superior Court judges dismiss AG’s Dept. fundraiser appeal
Don’t conduct mock polls, you may end up in jail
Former FCID Chief’s family linked to money laundering suspects
Gem and jewellery industry not happy with FIU directive
President’s report names underperforming and high performance ministries
Portrait and bust of two legal luminaries unveiled
SLLDC defends bid to buy sand dredger costing more than Rs. 6.5bn
Wrong impression given to readers, say experts
Gota promises a poverty-free, secure, progressive country
AKD pledges a new beginning with a clean slate
CMEV voices opposition to use of children for electioneering
Campaigns mind the profusion of polythene
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Western Province emerge NSF 2019 boxing champs
By Susil Premalal in BadullaNo Sri Lanka records or meet records were broken after 22 athletic events at the 45th National Sports Festival which continued at the Vincent Dias…
The real deal behind the 1997 cricket TV deal
A widely-reported alleged bribery scandal related to a controversial Board…
Rejuvenated Sri Lanka to test Australia’s T20 plans
Ramprakash marked as Sri Lanka cricket coach?
Royal’s high five on Beira Lake
Chilaw Marians record easy first innings win; Colts and Air Force dominate
India WE XI, Bangladesh WE XI record wins
Sri Lanka to kick off U-19 World Cup campaign against defending champions India
Sidath’s DRS
Sri Lanka placed 38th among 140 countries
‘Hill Climb’ ace Rohan de Silva takes over SL Badminton podium
Who scripts Sourav Ganguly’s life story?
Sri Lanka Physically challenged cricketers to counter Wales
Asalanka to lead Sri Lanka Emerging Asia Cup squad
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Creative food display
Creative food items on display at the Culinary Art Food Expo 2019 held on October 21 to 23 at the BMICH, Colombo. Pic by Amila…
Rs.21 bn spent so far; uncertainty looms over Grand Hyatt Colombo
Grand Hyatt Colombo (GHC), a 47 level skyscraper that will…
Teejay to innovate to expand product portfolio
Public Debt Management Bureau to relieve CB from handling bonds
Gym clothes making its way to high fashion
Vehicle Luxury Tax revised re-introducing CIF value based taxation
Caring for migrant workers
Rural-uprooting and urban-replanting
Government removes taxes that deter intl.trade
Aitken Spence Hotels celebrates 14 awards at the South Asian Travel Awards 2019
International Conference on Organisational Excellence and Lean Six Sigma
Lankans queue up for Canadian PR status
Stay safe during rainy season with Early Warning App
LOLC Finance wins big in digital banking at Technnovation awards
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Editorial
Terrorism on the road; who cares?
It was interesting to see that the Private Bus Operators Union had decided to throw its collective weight behind one of the presidential candidates at the upcoming elections. It is this same union that admitted recently that its members drive their buses on ‘Ice’ – the stimulant drug even more…
Columns
- Political Commentary
Sirisena wants to enter parliament as national list MP after November 16 polls
Dilan Perera declines to resign as MP and take over as Uva Province Governor Uva Province Governor Maithri Gunaratne too refuses to resign Drop in tempo of …
- 5th Column
Some food for thought for new Green man
My dear Sajith, I thought I must write to you this week even as you try to cover the entire country in a few weeks while campaigning for…
- The Economic Analysis
Will presidential poll ensure political stability and economic growth?
On November 16, a new pesident will be elected. Will the election usher in political stability or will the post-election period be one of confusion and chaos? Are…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Shavendra’s appointment: US fires warning to Sri Lanka
A senior State Department official told a Congress Sub Committee last Tuesday that Washington had made clear to President Maithripala Sirisena and other senior officials that Lt Gen.…
- Focus on Rights
The struggle for Sri Lanka’s democratic heart
This week, a citizen called into a popular (Sinhala) political programme on national television and asked the Minister being interviewed as to why it was that, one year…
- Sunday Punch
The spectre of fear raised to stalk the land
Ever since Maithripala Sirisena was elected President of this country in January 2015, for four years this island nation never witnessed a single terrorist attack or for that…
- Thoughts from London
Sorting out this holy mess
It was a damning report by all accounts. It answered some questions that had been troubling Sri Lankans of many, if not all, communities and religions since that…
Plus
Taking the plunge to save lives
It was a Thursday afternoon on February 1 last year when 19- year-old Hashindu Madushan suddenly heard a commotion in his neighbourhood of Karandeniya, Galle.…
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
The Christmas charity bazar like no other soon to hit the city
Shanthi back on stage with SOSL for ‘Romantic Expressions’
Layer upon layer; canvas of places visited
Artistic exploration against hatred, violence
The secret of ‘Gal Aliya’ : Unsolved, unrevealed and now gone forever
From Bristol to A’ pura on a life-saving mission
Tuck into a truly gourmet Sunday brunch at Shangri-La, Colombo
Don’t miss this ultimate Elton John experience
Soon, your favourite day to shop, relax and socialise
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From Nuwara Eliya to the US with just the turn of a page
Akil Kumarasamy’s debut Half Gods arrives on the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature 2019 Longlist already boasting accolades and promising reviews. A series of…
Seeking empathy through the landscape unseen
Gearing up for ‘The Rumble’
Getting to the bottom of burn-out
Channelling super powers for a green cause
Inspiring students on issues of conservation
More than a culinary journey
Music News
A unique horror experience at MLH
Dmitry Miachin and Kishani Jayasinghe
‘Addams Family’ is back in the city
Docufilm ‘German Theatre Variations’ at Goethe Institute
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The UN system in Sri Lanka: The need for transparency
Many in Sri Lanka are aware of the United Nations in New York, Geneva, Rome and…
‘Anything he can do I can do better’
Stop police bashing: Arrested police officers should be treated with dignity
More Sunday Times 2 >>Education
C.W.W. Kannangara remembered on 50th death anniversary
The 50th death anniversary of C.W.W. Kannangara, the father of Free Education was marked at a…
No public display of students’ achievements at exams- MoE
CTU threatens strike over 3,000 principals’salary anomalies
More Education >>TV Times
A unique horror experience at MLH
With her clandestine structure dating back to the colonial times, the hotel stands atop a mountain…
Dmitry Miachin and Kishani Jayasinghe
‘Addams Family’ is back in the city
More TV Times >>Funday Times
Primrose School of English & Speech celebrates 40 years of excellence in English education
The Primrose School of English & Speech is marking 40 years of excellence in English education…