Stepping out into the ‘new normal’ in the age of COVID-19
Health and social distancing guidelines were in force as the country started gradually moving out of…
COVID-19 situation in SL under control, say officials urging public to be more responsible
The situation is under control as Sri Lanka eases the lockdown gradually in high-risk areas, maintains…
Destroying one yield to prepare for the other
Farmers are destroying vegetable crops in Kalpitiya in order to prepare for the next season as…
Nurses draw on family strength in wrestling virus
At the main hospital treating patients infected with the new coronavirus, the usual white nurse’s uniform…
Heroin in rice bags linked to mastermind in prison
A suspected underworld leader currently in prison has been linked to the haul of nearly 226…
We are not at war – and it is dangerous to believe we are
“Consider the COVID-19 as a bomb-threat and keep it away all the time.” These words, reportedly…
Man cannot live by curfews alone
While people of many countries have been moping in this Lockdown Era whether they were going…
Stay home? Wash hands? But 1.8 billion remain homeless, 3 billion have no access to water
UNITED NATIONS (IPS) – The relentless battle against the devastating coronavirus pandemic has been underlined by…
Elections Chief on June 20 date vows: ‘No polls over dead bodies’
Tomorrow the Supreme Court is set to take up several fundamental rights applications challenging the decision…
Translating Passion to Business
“I used to work a real job once” said Navin Weeraratne, Owner, Painted Figs (www.paintedfigs.com). However,…
Overwhelming pile of work slows down public services
Government offices, in areas where the curfew was lifted during day and where restrictions have been…
News
Our Ladies with the Lamp
May 12 was the 200th birth anniversary of famous nurse Florence Nightingale known as ‘the Lady with the Lamp’ for the brave work she did…
Fertiliser crisis: Lanka turns to China imports
Sri Lanka has decided to turn to China for import…
Ministry cancels controversial air-purification deal
June 20 poll unlikely; EC will act on SC ruling
Elevated highway: Govt. accepts unsolicited proposal from Chinese company
Cabinet approves two mega power projects
Who wanted the air-purification systems?
Struggling CSE recovers amidst heavy sell-off
Energy analyst questions CEB’s costliest route to power generation
Booze shops stay open to keep state coffers replenished
Deliveries fulfil craving for restaurant delights
Local companies cashing in on mask vacuum
Here a mask, there a glove
Business as usual, but with best practices to the fore
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SLC ‘seriously’ looking to kick-off LPL in August
cricket
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) wants to kick-off its national T20 event, the Lanka Premier League (LPL), in August this year notwithstanding the current global health…
New challenge for rugby players in post-pandemic era
Rugby players will have to change their lifestyles to minimise…
Shadow boxing during pandemic as BASL prepares to fight back
Sri Lanka Rugby in no hurry to replace Lee
Discarded Kaushal confident of Test return after Down Under stint
‘Conflict of interest’ bane of rugby officials
Tyrrell Rajapakse’s Class of 1987 were unbeaten champions
COVID-19 stalls comeback plans of motor racing ace Dasanayake
Lalith Kaluperuma as a ‘nightwatchman’
SLTTA aiming for at least four ranking competitions
SLTA expects to recommence season with Clay Court Tourney
Business Times
Liquor vanishes off the shelves in minutes
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Factories, workers in crisis
Apparel workers’ jobs in over a 100 companies are still…
Moratorium challenges for SL banks ahead
Tea Board to fund tea smallholders
Sri Lankan economy drags into a modest recession
Closure of CSE not a ‘well-managed event’
Rescuing migrant workers
Beneficiaries of COVID-19
Sri Lanka in dilemma over LPG prices
Grafo launches cordless electrostatic sprayer for disinfecting, sanitising
SLT Group 1Q 2020 operating profits rise by 28%
Data base to navigate MSMEs through COVID-19
Travel to become a “costly” affair in future
Social Distancing – Can robots help us?
More Business TimesSunday Times E-Paper
Editorial
O tempora! O mores!
The Constitutional Council with the former Speaker presiding met this week, notwithstanding the fact that Parliament is locked down, in fact, locked up. By all accounts, the discussions revolved around the general functioning of the independent Commissions and a vote of confidence passed specifically on the infighting Election Commission what…
Columns
- Political Commentary
Comments against LTTE: Sumanthiran under heavy fire in North
TNA leader Sampanthan defends party spokesman, says interviewhad ulterior motives China and US hail President’s handling of COVID-19 pandemic; Govt. focuses more attention now on economic recovery General…
- 5th Column
A most faithful public servant
My dear PB, I thought I should write to you because you are in the news these days, what with asking public servants to donate a months’ salary…
- The Economic Analysis
Pragmatic economic policies vital for economic development
Much of Sri Lanka’s economic revival and economic development from now onwards would depend on the willingness and capacity of the Government to adopt pragmatic economic policies. The…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
SLPP takes early lead in campaign preparation; others await SC ruling
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP)-led ruling alliance has gone into high gear to prepare for the upcoming parliamentary elections. Like during the presidential election in November last…
- Focus on Rights
Quickening the up-ending of the constitutional republic
Existential perils to the democratic, constitutional model on which the Sri Lankan Republic was constructed now quickening apace, does not even have the excitement of novelty to spark…
- Sunday Punch
Elections Chief on June 20 date vows: ‘No polls over dead bodies’
Tomorrow the Supreme Court is set to take up several fundamental rights applications challenging the decision of the Election Commission to hold the postponed general elections on the…
- Thoughts from London
How nice to hold the whip hand
Things are getting really serious. Sometime last week I saw a headline in a local daily that appeared rather ominous. Police to crack the whip, it read. Cynics…
Plus
Depicting the Buddha
His image is so commonplace that you could believe it must always have existed — yet for six centuries after his death, he was never…
The grand old man of tea
Depicting the Buddha
Appreciations
Arka: Tackling SRH
Stuck at home? Take some virtual tours of famed museums
WNPS lectures go online
Biodiversity Day: Virtual session
More PlusMagazine
Unlocking new talents during lockdown
We have become hairdressers, master-chefs, engineers, gardeners and more while being cooped up in our homes these past two months. There were only so many…
Keeping people connected via social media
You can give voice to the voiceless online
Have an unforgettable book adventure
Creativity without wastage with ‘C Shapes’
Famous people who have tested positive for Coronavirus
Cinematic Battle against Covid-19
Alex the stunt star loses the final battle
Daya, a loss to theatre, cinema and TV
Irfhan Khan, star who won both Bollywood and Hollywood
Rakuten Viber is doubling the maximum number of group call to 10 participants at once in the wake of coronavirus in Sri Lanka
‘Vijayaba Kollaya’ on DVD
More MagazineSunday Times 2
We are not at war – and it is dangerous to believe we are
“Consider the COVID-19 as a bomb-threat and keep it away all the time.” These words, reportedly…
Man cannot live by curfews alone
Enemy’s enemy is a friend of convenience
More Sunday Times 2 >>Education
Chilaw Hospital recieves a robot
A Robot, which may be used to serve food and give medicine to patients, had been…
All schools to be reopened on the same day, decision yet to be finalised
CTU: Govt. request to utilise funds in School Development accounts, unreasonable
More Education >>Magazine
Unlocking new talents during lockdown
We have become hairdressers, master-chefs, engineers, gardeners and more while being cooped up in our homes…
