Swiss embassy employee abduction shakes new Govt.
Diplomatic source says staffer was abducted in white car, molested, questioned and threatened Berne to…
Royal College teachers felicitated
Former teachers of Royal College were felicitated at an event held at the school recently. Pix…
“Celebrating Five Years” was successfully concluded on 20th November 2019 at Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo
AACS 6TH Edition Graduation Show was another gigantic and an outstanding event as a batch of…
A fun-filled afternoon at the Christmas Charity Bazaar
On a bright Sunday (November 24) by the sea, the Spa Ceylon International Christmas Charity Bazaar…
Analysis of the MCC with the government of Sri Lanka
There is serious controversy about the proposed Millennium Challenge Compact (MCC) bilateral treaty (Compact) with the…
Natural rubber cultivations can yet be made profitable
The national rubber yield in Sri Lanka is hovering around 800 to 1,000 kg per hectare…
New government reviews country’s current financial programme
The new government will be reviewing the current financial programme to come up with their adjustments…
Planning manpower on the path to prosperity
The people of the country have selected a visionary leader for their progressive future. It is…
‘Let it be free in our waters’
The southern elephant seal pup spotted at Unawatuna a fortnight ago continued to resurface off adjacent…
All aspects of the Silver Age on SLAGM agenda
The Silver Age – each and every aspect to keep all those who are in this…
The new presidency: The civilisational challenge
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s swearing-in at Ruwanveliseya marked a civilisational direction. Ruwanveliseya is the symbolic centre of…
News
Indo-Lanka ties personal, close and strong
Emphasising their wish to have a close personal relationship and deep ties between the two countries, Sri Lanka’s President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and India’s Prime Minister…
Compensation for victims of ‘politically motivated’ probes
Those who have been subjected to politically motivated investigations by…
Modi wants Lanka to fully implement 13th Amendment
General elections in late April or early May, polls chief tells President
Student insurance: Ministry to sign agreement with same company
How bullish prediction for Premadasa backfired on political astrologers
e-GP system to replace paper: Deal signed, Rs. 21b to be saved
CMC won’t be dissolved, Rosy assures council members
Invoking blessings for the Navy
UNF’s never- implemented criteria to be used for new govt. appointments
Forget G-to-G power projects, go for competitive bidding: CEB tells new Power and Energy Minister
Lengthy to-do-list for appointees given new remit
A walk for harmony
NMWJ protests harassment of web journalists
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Sprinter Kalinga Kumara exonerated of doping charges
SLADA to appeal against the decision
Promising 400m sprinter Kalinga Kumarage has been been exonerated of all charges after the Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency (SLADA) and World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) failed…
Hathurusingha faults SLC over handling of ball-tampering issue
Suspended Head Cricket Coach Chandika Hathurusingha has strongly criticised Sri…
SLC rejects Dharmadasa’s bid to replace Sumathipala on ExCo
The confusion of 34 and the fog effect
CR & FC hold onto a close win
Blueprint to amend archaic Sports Law ready but will it see light of day
Snags aplenty in Sri Lanka on way to SAG!
S. Thomas’ on first innings
St. Joseph’s, Museaus win big
Kandy firm favourites
Dialog National Netball Championship on Dec 14 and 15
319 gold medals up for grabs as Games declare open today in Kathmandu
History making netballers from Ladies get Singapore tour
Rivith, Shenal, Yenula guide POW to victory
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Accolade for Dilmah founder
Sri Lankan tea industry veteran and Dilmah Tea Founder Merrill J. Fernando (second from right) on Friday seen being presented the Doctor of Science by…
Tax cuts aim to spur economic growth
Markets in Sri Lanka surged after a long spell and…
Hotels for sale, industry awaits promos
Carbon neutral dye courted by big brands
Ape Smart innovates to conserve energy
Pleasing the masses
Country of millionaires
Dr. Ranali Perera among the 100 most influential professionals in the global energy industry
Controversy over Lanka Mineral Sands limonite tender
Strict selection criteria for heads of state agencies
eZ Cash partners with HNB Finance facilitating convenient loan and leasing repayments
Mitra Innovation is technology partner of choice to Cambodia’s mobile giant, Cellcard
Oman’s Salam Air wants share in tourist traffic
Analysis of the MCC with the government of Sri Lanka
More Business TimesSunday Times E-Paper
Editorial
Whitewashing the past
This is the ‘honeymoon’ period for a newly elected first term President, still riding the wave of popularity from the election victory of November 16. Even the media are expected to give the new President time to settle down, and some leeway to carry out his campaign promises and fulfil…
Columns
- Political Commentary
Swiss embassy employee abduction shakes new Govt.
Diplomatic source says staffer was abducted in white car, molested, questioned and threatened Berne to deliver strong message to Sri Lanka while other EU countries also express…
- 5th Column
A political career of great interest…
My dear Green Man, I thought I should write to you because all that fuss about the big race is now over. Gota maama won quite convincingly and,…
- The Economic Analysis
A higher balance of payments surplus crucial to reduce external financial vulnerability
The only means of reducing the country’s foreign debt and external financial vulnerability is by generating a higher balance of payments surplus and minimising foreign borrowing. Increased exports,…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
SPC to strip deceitful senior officers of their civic rights
The Government is to strip the civic rights of those responsible for falsely implicating or involving others in murders or related investigations. Their conduct will be probed by…
- Focus on Rights
Are we doomed to repeat the past, in fearful force?
The wildly popular urban myth of lemmings rushing to the sea in waves of mass suicide has a parallel in Sri Lanka in waves of ‘meru’ insects desperately…
- Sunday Punch
Modi plays Santa and wows Gota with a fistful of 450m US dollars
India’s Delhi would have certainly worn a newer face when Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa set foot on its soil this Thursday evening — a face definitely friendlier and…
- Thoughts from London
Human rights and Labour hypocrisy
There is an English saying that charity begins at home. So should, if one were impartial and balanced, look into one’s own history and actions before pointing accusing…
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Delving into the heart of Jaffna for his role in Funny Boy
When it came out of its antique teak and ebony closet in 1994, Funny Boy swept the queer community right off its feet- with the…
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
Lester presents ‘Brush with birds’
A fun-filled afternoon at the Christmas Charity Bazaar
‘Our World’ Christmas exhibition and sale
Burgher delicacies and more at DBU sale
Tropic of Linen’s ‘Pop-Up Paradise’ is back!
Selyn’s latest STHRI collection at Design Collective
Sajith winner at Manhunt 2019
‘Will by Zac’ launches flagship store
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Getting creative with editorial makeup
Editorial makeup is not typically worn every day by ordinary people – rather it is used in magazine spreads and on the runway. But lately,…
Jarful of salads from around the world
Artists Alley back at Comic Con
Beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Sharing the joy of Christmas with ‘The Christ Child Is Born’
Getting started on your shopping list
Foodie’s guide to the One Galle Face food court
Music News
Bathiya and Sathush on Rakuten Viber
‘Night of Silence’: Christmas time with Sebs
‘Knives Out’
A time for Children’s Theatre
More MagazineSunday Times 2
India-Sri Lanka relations for a shared and secure future
Indian High Commissioner Taranjit Singh Sandhu says it is heartening to note that India and Sri…
A leader is only as good as his team
Can nationalism be a ruling creed for long?
More Sunday Times 2 >>Education
Police take measures to ensure the safety of children who travel to school on motorbikes
Police officers in Anamaduwa carried out an awareness campaign among parents who bring their children to…
50,000 post-A/L exam students to be recruited as assistant teachers
Vouchers for school uniforms delayed till January
More Education >>TV Times
Bathiya and Sathush on Rakuten Viber
Bringing one of Sri Lanka’s most talented duos since 1990s closer to their fans, Rakuten Viber…
‘Night of Silence’: Christmas time with Sebs
‘Knives Out’
More TV Times >>Funday Times
The Cave Temple, the Megalithic Burial Site and the Silver Temple
Dambulla is a significant historical city of Sri Lanka. With its history dating back many years,…