President Sirisena: The man with the knack of scoring own goals
JANUARY 9, 2015: The marvel dawned in the twilight hours of Friday evening, at the auspicious…
The challenges for the new president
Kudos for Election Commission and Police for relatively less violence Entered politics as a “male virgin”…
Police to maintain the peace that prevailed during polls, says police spokesman
Policemen on duty in Colombo and below Kalutara. Pix by Ishanka Sunimal and Sunil Thantirimale …
PLA navy ship Zhu Ke Zhen on goodwill visit
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) navy ship ‘Zhu Ke Zhen’ arrived at the port of Colombo…
Snapshots of polling in 22 electoral districts
Long queues at most polling booths, no major incidents COLOMBO DISTRICT: The Colombo district recorded…
Elections, selections and the mess we make
So, it is all over. I mean the campaigning for the presidential election. As I sit…
ICBT campus Higher Diploma Convocation
ICBT Campus in the first amongst a series of Graduations for 2019 held its Convocation for…
Bringing a song to your heart as the season begins
The holiday season is fast approaching — signalling both the end of a year as well…
Shedding light on Myopia
Statistically, more students today strain at blackboards and more pilots squint at the horizon- than ever…
Wedding’s over, marriage begins
“Many would get ready for the wedding, but not for the marriage,” according to quotation from…
Jaywalking, a national past-time
Jaywalking, or the act of crossing a street without taking care to avoid hindering the smooth…
News
Sovereign people give boost to presidential poll
In all parts of the country, there was a large voter turnout and long queues at the presidential election. At Minuwangoda, a young voter was…
High voter turnout for poll, rains delay counting
A major violence-free presidential election recorded a voter turnout of…
PM, ministers thank outgoing president
NEC responds to Ranil’s queries
Counting officers on standby for second count
NEC, monitors say Facebook violated laws on polls day
President cites conflicts within govt. as major impediment to his programmes
Polling day in pictures
Police to maintain the peace that prevailed during polls, says police spokesman
PAFFREL reports more than 100 violations of election laws
PLA navy ship Zhu Ke Zhen on goodwill visit
Snapshots of polling in 22 electoral districts
The rights and wrongs of Sirisena presidency
105-year-old voter recalls past national elections
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Criminalising corruption in sports is a big step forward – SSG Sumathi Dharmawardena
Sri Lanka passed laws to criminalise match fixing and corruption offences
A new law that criminalises offences related to sports has introduced measures to prevent persons in the betting and gaming industry from obtaining or using…
Sri Lanka EXI collapse to heavy defeat
Sri Lanka Emerging XI suffered their second defeat in the…
Mickey Arthur joins SLC after Ramprakash, Farbrace snub
Five Sri Lankan surfers for Asia Surfing Championship
Women’s Super Provincial from November 24
Homagama Central prevail
SAG will be acid test for a new country order in Sports!
Team of 16 shuttlers for 2019 South Asian Games
Sri Lanka golf has strong hand at SAG
Athletic coach par excellence who attained Olympic heights
Lyceum swimmers rule the pool
Semi-finals this week
Air Force ‘Whites’ lift title
Dearest Yoga Sir, Till We Meet Again …
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Recreating Crescat Mall
The popular Crescat Mall in Colombo will be closed from February for upgrading and renovation. See story on this page. Pic by Priyantha Wickramarachchi. …
Apparel industry eyes textile fabric park
Sri Lanka’s apparel industry has plans to attract Chinese, Indian…
Hambantota Port’s Rs. 179 bn debt falls into black hole
FGLF won’t happen next year
CSE on an initial high, whoever wins – Analysts
Crescat Boulevard gets a facelift
‘Tax rupees at work’
Wedding’s over, marriage begins
Strong Q3 steadies ComBank Group against external impacts
Government attempting to introduce pricing formula for flour retail
Resilient performance amidst challenges at DFCC Bank
Hayleys Group reports improved performance in the 2nd quarter 2019/20
Ratnapura resident wins over Rs. 145 m in lottery jackpot
HNB: Slowdown in imports due to lower vehicle imports
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Sunday Times E-Paper
Editorial
Enter the seventh Executive President
And so, an election for the seventh Executive President of the Republic has just concluded. We might say “the Executive President is gone; Long live the Executive President” as a new Head of State and Head of Government prepares to take his oath either today or tomorrow. The question the…
Columns
- Political Commentary
The challenges for the new president
Kudos for Election Commission and Police for relatively less violence Entered politics as a “male virgin” and leaving as “male virgin” – Sirisena National Security is priority for…
- 5th Column
People have spoken, now promises have to be kept
Dear Mr. President, I thought I will write to you while you are still savouring the euphoria after what was a short but hectic, intense and gruelling election…
- The Economic Analysis
Formidable economic challenges for new President
The President elected today will have to face daunting economic challenges. The fundamental macroeconomic weaknesses of the economy must be addressed by sound economic policies effectively executed to…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Blatant violation of election laws in social media despite silent period
Tough all campaigning for the 2019 presidential election came to an end at midnight on Wednesday (13), election propaganda activities continued widely over social media during the so-called…
- Focus on Rights
Resisting political adventurism following Sri Lanka’s presidential polls
Days before the November 2019 presidential polls on Saturday, a roadside fruit vendor in Colombo confessed his dissatisfaction to me in pungent terms, ‘see, what turmoil this election…
- Sunday Punch
President Sirisena: The man with the knack of scoring own goals
JANUARY 9, 2015: The marvel dawned in the twilight hours of Friday evening, at the auspicious time of 6.21, when Maithripala Sirisena was sworn in as the new…
- Thoughts from London
Elections, selections and the mess we make
So, it is all over. I mean the campaigning for the presidential election. As I sit down to write this it is a little past midnight Wednesday in…
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Queen of elephants
She is equally at ease at gala celebrations as she is in the remote, rugged and untamed wilderness not just in Africa but across the…
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
Await Cavalleria Rusticana, an opera in one act
Silent Hands Productions goes festive with ‘Sorry, Wrong Chimney’
Something to help you put a name to trees and bushes around you
WNPS marks 125 years in grand style
A place where love and care bring out hidden talents
The Commonwealth Countries’ League holds annual fair
Remembering one of Sri Lanka’s most eminent physiologists K. N. Seneviratne
Ruk Rakaganno 44th AGM
Selyn launches Shilpa Kathaa to preserve traditional craft
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Bringing a song to your heart as the season begins
The holiday season is fast approaching — signalling both the end of a year as well as the start of something new and the hope…
It was yoga that helped them pick up their lives
Embrace your colour, says Lankan beauty blogger
Wearable art with ‘Claws’
A taste of Japan at ‘Beautiful Harmony’ exhibition
Culture, history and more at the Korean film festival
Why the Asus VA24EHE should be your next monitor
In pictures : West Side Story
Music News
Russian Classical music at Taj
Jazz Christmas with Gananath
Movie based on three real tales
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Former CEC TN Seshan: A no-nonsense man, he cleaned up India’s electoral system
CHENNAI/NEW DELHI (Indo-Asian News Service) – N Seshan brought back faith in the Indian electoral system…
‘American immortals’ discuss Gota’s fate
Xi’s Governance of China in Sinhala
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First Aid to Heart-Attack Victims
A training programme was conducted by the Medical students of the Karapitiya Medical Faculty and Anesthetic…
‘Inservice Advisors’ to raise teachers’ standards- MoE
NEC defers admissions, appeal process
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Russian Classical music at Taj
Two world renowned Classical music artistes, Dmitrii Miachin and Nelia Gafiiatullina performed at the Taj Samudra…
Jazz Christmas with Gananath
Movie based on three real tales
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fun play space for kids One Galle Face Mall
Adventure Zone, a fun play space for kids was launched at One Galle Face Mall on…