Agri Min proposals fruitless: Industry
The Ministry of Agriculture has rolled out a stream of reforms to curb rising vegetable prices.…
Running on empty … traders and families in same plight this Christmas
Spending the most wonderful time of the year amidst a pandemic has been challenging for many…
Maldives backtracks on Govt.’s request to bury Muslims dying of COVID-19
Initial response was positive but backlash from opposition and other groups prompt Male to say ‘no’…
No decision to lockdown for Christmas & New Year as of now: health & police officials
No decision has been taken as yet to clamp a blanket lockdown on the country during…
A memorable meeting with Podihamuduruwo at Gangaramaya
I refer to the Sunday Times article by the Ven. Aggamahapanditha Dr.Walpola Piyananda, Chief Sangha Nayake…
Join BSc. Honours in Biomedical Science degree at KIU for the best teaching and learning experience
We are proud to say that KIU has completed nearly five years providing the BSc. Honours…
Mobitel and Ministry of Education digitizes Grade 5 Scholars’ school application process
Continuing its commitment in transforming Sri Lanka with Digitization, Mobitel, the National Mobile Service Provider together…
This year too they will spread warmth and cheer
Christmas is perhaps the most anticipated time of the year. A time of celebration, to spread…
Escape into a calm oasis with great food
For most, an escape has never seemed more tempting. A moment of respite during the last…
Keeping that familiar seasonal music alive
The finishing line of a yearlong triathlon of hurdles, fears and challenges edges closer. While the…
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‘I’m the happiest Christmas tree, see how gaily they’ve dressed me’
Though the COVID-19 pandemic and strict health guidelines have restricted Christmas celebrations, the joyful spirit is still evident as seen in this beautiful Christmas light…
Lanka seeks Rs. 10bn World Bank loan to buy COVID-19 vaccine
The Government has started talks with the World Bank to secure a Rs. 10 billion loan for the purchase of a vaccine against COVID-19, a…
Massive fertiliser fraud exposed; files missing, fake lab reports
Certain National Fertiliser Secretariat (NFS) employees have been permitting the release of “failed fertiliser stocks” — with lead, chromium, arsenic, cadmium and other components above…
SriLankan plans to buy two freight aircraft
Supreme Court blaze: Fire chief rules out short circuit, probe continues
Udayanga plans to bring Russian tourists, but no approval yet from health authorities
Search on for father and child after vehicle crashes into Vavukulam tank
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Grieving family says trainee pilot flew away never to return
SLPP faces budget defeats in several local councils; growing dissent at grassroots level
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Race against time for Tokyo
By Allaam Ousmanathletics
Sri Lanka’s record holder in the 3,000 metre steeplechase Nilani Ratnayaka is agonisingly close to qualification for the Tokyo Olympics, but is battling a race…
No Barmy Army and journos for SL vs England Tests
When England return for their rescheduled Test series in January,…
98th Athletics Nationals to be held under strict health guidelines
Former Sri Lanka full back Zubair Doray passes away
Are LPL franchise owners getting return on investment?
Southern Stars meet Central Crusaders in Li Ning-Lanka Challenge final
Umpire D.M.H. Dissanayake no more
Umpires keeping pace with technology
LPL a success despite pandemic fears
No conclusion yet on 2011 World Cup fixing inquiry
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Althea International awards sponsorship to 12 football players
SLAAA calls off John Tarbat Athletic Meet
Business Times
ECT under scanner on way forward
By Sunimalee DiasJoint trade unions against privatisation of the East Container Terminal (ECT) on Thursday carried out a protest in front of the Khan Clock tower in…
Confusion over retirement age
The National Labour Advisory Council (NLAC), a tripartite body, is meeting next week to discuss with stakeholders a host of matters including the recent budget…
LOLC to increase investment in new hotels after assessing properties
Betting long-term on the revival of the tourism industry, the country’s fastest growing conglomerate, LOLC Group’s strategic investment arm, Browns Investments PLC’s (BI) subsidiary Eden…
Sunday Times E-Paper
Editorial
India – “Do as we say, not as we do”
It’s the irony of ironies that while on the one hand, the Indian Government is at least ostensibly calling upon their counterparts in Colombo to re-energise Provincial Councils, they have themselves adopted Sri Lanka’s doomed pre-1987 District Development Councils (DDCs) at home. This is what India has done to ward…
Columns
- Political Commentary
Maldives backtracks on Govt.’s request to bury Muslims dying of COVID-19
Initial response was positive but backlash from opposition and other groups prompt Male to say ‘no’ Fresh controversy arises over plans to hold PC polls; Some Govt. groups…
- 5th Column
A colour change, Champika?
My dear Patali Champika, I thought of writing to you when I heard the news that you had resigned from the ‘urumaya’ of the ‘jathika’ type. The announcement…
- The Economic Analysis
Resolving external financial vulnerability dominant economic concern
The paramount economic concern is how the country would be able to meet its foreign debt obligations in 2021 and then annually till 2024, when the country’s foreign…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
US envoy in pow wow with TNA’s Sumanthiran as US moves to bring new UN resolution against SL
The United States (US) has already commenced laying groundwork to bring a new UN Resolution against Sri Lanka during the 46th Council meeting of the Human Rights Council…
- Focus on Rights
‘It is better to die from this virus than live like this’
As the ‘annus horribilis’ that was 2020 winds its way to a close, waves of racism, chauvinism and fear mongering unleashed on the people by this Government’s tom-tom…
- Sunday Punch
Dreaming of a White Christmas with every COVID case of blight
While Germany has gone to lockdown mode for a whole month with no grace granted for frohe Weihnachten, Lankans seem to have been immensely blessed with the freedom…
- In the National Interest
Burial of COVID-19 victims in Maldives reflects badly on Sri Lanka
Last week’s announcement that the Maldivian Government was considering allowing the burial of Muslim victims of COVID-19 in the Maldiveson a request by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa came as…
- Thoughts from London
Justice up in smoke — almost
Sri Lanka’s Grand Old Party, better known as the UNP, which burst into flames not many months ago is calling for an independent investigation into what sent dark…
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Holding on to that message of hope
A Christmas like no other! This is what the world including Sri Lanka will experience as the lives of men, women and children are overwhelmed…
This year too they will spread warmth and cheer
This Christmas, Hiruni decides to bake a cake
Tomorrow, watch out for the rare ‘Christmas Star’
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
A sojourn in ‘Ceilon’ and carefree life of Dutch colonial society
Escape into a calm oasis with great food
A portrait of Keyt the genius
Raffles Consolidated celebrates its 21st anniversary
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Keeping that familiar seasonal music alive
The finishing line of a yearlong triathlon of hurdles, fears and challenges edges closer. While the pandemic loomed over the last 12 months and possibly…
Deck your home with something new or old
Have yourself an eco-friendly Christmas!
Sharing the holiday cheer with baked seasonal goodies
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Police investigation into crime: Not like buying homeware from the market
The Sunday Observer of December 6, 2020 carried in its front page in banner headlines, a…
Equal partners campaign: Engaging men and boys for gender equality
Climate change could create 63m migrants in South Asia by 2050
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Striving towards hassle-free e-learning
Online education has been an issue for students in rural areas due to a lack of facilities…
Thirteen State university projects to be initiated in 2021, through foreign funds and ADB grants
Kotelawela Defence Academy to be upgraded
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Keeping that familiar seasonal music alive
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