Confusion reigns as ECT deal sinks and UNHRC pressure rises
Govt. says it has rejected UN Human Rights Commissioner’s report Anger in New Delhi and Tokyo…
China & Russia throw protective arms around Myanmar
UNITED NATIONS (IPS) – When million-dollar arms sales knock on the door, human rights violations and…
Lumbini Royal College launches division council to mark 73rd Independence Day
To commemorate the 73rd Independence Day, Lumbini Royal College in Kandy launched a division council encouraging…
CREATING FUTURE LEADERS AT MANAGEMENT & SCIENCE INSTITUTE (MSI)
Management and Science Institute (MSI) is one of the leading higher institutions in Sri Lanka that…
The Packet: Collaborating and creating art as a community
After my conversation a few weeks ago with The Packet, a community of artists, I am…
Sent from pillar to post after losing a loved one to COVID-19
On January 12, Premadasa from Kadawatha died at the Ragama Teaching Hospital. The 75-year-old had succumbed…
Lanka leads save-mangroves global initiative; Britain steps in to prop up local campaign
If there is one area in environmental conservation Sri Lanka is showing global leadership in, it’s…
Hotels limited to local tourists close to collapse
Low local tourist numbers have put tourist hotels that opted to serve only local tourists in…
Construction down the toilet as Govt. reverses imports move
Construction of condominium apartments and houses has come to virtual standstill with the government deciding to…
70% of Lanka’s students have no access to online study
For Denuka Weerakkody, a mother of three, online tuition classes and online school sessions due to…
Parading in force
A toned-down, yet glorified independence celebration was held at Independence Square amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, with…
News
War heroes hailed before storm in Geneva
A float carrying wounded war heroes was one of the highlights of the Independence Day parade held at Independence Square on February 4. President Gotabaya…
India fumes as China gets northern power projects
India has lodged a strong protest with Sri Lanka on the award of a tender to a Chinese company to set up three renewable energy…
EIA report shows huge resettlement cost of new light rail project
The overall cost of resettlement from building three lines under the Western Region Light Rail Transit Project (WRLRTP) is estimated at US$ 74.6mn or Rs…
Pakistan Premier here on Feb 22
Gas turbines tender: Chinese company aggrieved by ministry decision
Commission recommends criminal charges against Maithri, Ranil and top officials
Parliament asked to handover list of MPs’ Assets Declarations
“I had no hesitation or fear in taking the vaccine”
Sent from pillar to post after losing a loved one to COVID-19
Lanka leads save-mangroves global initiative; Britain steps in to prop up local campaign
New headmaster for S. Thomas’ Preparatory School
New identity in life after military
More AstraZeneca vaccines due in SL through COVAX
Kandy rates payments window extended
Hotels limited to local tourists close to collapse
Ravi K, Aloysius released on bail; Rohitha A’s case postponed
SLTB to deploy full fleet to avoid hindrance to public if strike goes ahead
Tamarind, goraka rapidly become pricey luxuries
They held their son’s hands as he breathed his last
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Root hits double ton as England reach 555-8
cricket
CHENNAI AFP Feb 6, 2021: Joe Root scored 218 to become the first player to hit a double century in his 100th Test as England…
Seeded players come out on top
Duminda Dilum, Thehan Wijemanne and Chathurya Nilaweera recorded easy wins…
Two-ton Asalanka runs riot
LPL event organiser defaults right fees again
Howzat Aluthgamage! Aravinda, Sanga back in fray
Cricketers violate health advice to attend wedding
Veteran administrator Rohini bats for development of women’s cricket
Financial reasons compel 7s champions Kandy SC to opt out of Commanders Cup
Schools cricket to get underway next month
Akbar Brothers join hands with SSC to develop cricket infrastructure
Young guns on the double
Can we reverse systemic failures in sports governance?
Emerging stars relishing new T10 format
Devi Balika’s shooter Amandhika aims to bring glory to Sri Lanka
Priyadarshani beats Jithara in a five-setter thriller to win Women’s Singles
141st Battle of the Blues ‘Play for a Cause’ endures its pledge to support four deserving schools
Ranindu, Minul, Denuwan share lead
Business Times
Giant vegetable cold storage facility
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Powerful businessman blocks moves to allow tile imports
It was a battle between two powerful lobbies – the tile importers group and powerful interests representing local tile manufacturers. Eventually the local manufacturers, fronted…
Not a stock exchange but a ‘shock’ exchange
Sri Lanka’s stock exchange lost a lot of money over the last week. Why? Because of three different circulars by the market operator, Colombo Stock…
JAAF, CCC jointly propose vaccines for employees
Fuel price hike on the horizon if no tax cut
Govt. seeks increased export earnings
Govt. to spend over Rs.10 bn on COVID-19 vaccines
Way of life
“NATIONAL INTEREST” on ECT development project
Tourist transporters demand redress for repayment of vehicle leasing
Sri Lanka real estate market set to face under-supply of apartment stock
3 game-changing technologies from Fonterra preserve milk quality
Tea firm Ranfer gets into BPO ops
Piramal Glass 9-mth turnover shows marginal rise
SDB bank gets $40 m loans to boost SMEs and female entrepreneurs
RPCs, TUs to meet Wages Board on Monday
Government to enact renewed regulations promoting foreign exchange inflows
CSE guidelines to stockbrokers on best practices and market surveillance
High number of COVID-19 cases at MAS facility in Mahiyanganaya
More Business TimesLP Gas companies demand an immediate price hike in LP Gas
Sunday Times E-Paper
Editorial
Lessons from Myanmar
The military takeover of the civilian government in Myanmar seems to have resonated in Sri Lanka as well and for good reason. For one thing, the overthrow of the democratically elected Aung San Suu Kyi Administration has to be condemned outright. The military is not supposed to be running a…
Columns
- Political Commentary
Confusion reigns as ECT deal sinks and UNHRC pressure rises
Govt. says it has rejected UN Human Rights Commissioner’s report Anger in New Delhi and Tokyo over ECT deal Foreign Minister to meet Core Group representatives in Colombo…
- 5th Column
Neighbourly exchanges and confusions
My dear Narendra Modi, I thought of writing to you because you must be confused about what is going on within the shores of your tiny southern neighbour.…
- The Economic Analysis
Reflections on post-independence economic development: Economic underperformance and social progress
Three days ago we ‘celebrated’ the country’s 73rd anniversary of independence. As in past years, we cannot be content with the country’s post-independence economic performance. It has been…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
COVID-19 repatriation crisis takes romantic turn
While Sri Lanka’s foreign missions are still struggling to repatriate Sri Lankans who are stuck in foreign capitals after the COVID-19 pandemic, in Cyprus the Consulate General had…
- Focus on Rights
‘A hard rain’ destined to fall on Sri Lanka’s institutions of justice
To mercilessly mangle Bob Dylan’s timeless words, ‘a hard rain’ will fall on Sri Lanka if hammer blows continue to be aimed at judicial, prosecutorial and legal institutions…
- Sunday Punch
Did freedom’s guns boom the damp squibs of hope?
As the Union Jack that had flown majestic over the entire isle of Ceylon for 138 years was ceremoniously lowered on February 4, 1948, marking the end of…
- Thoughts from London
All the hurry for this diplo-messy
Some aspiring and perspiring entrants to diplomatic life have it so, so wrong. Those who have conjured up images of diplomacy as cocktails and canapés at sundown and…
Plus
Reaching for the stars
It has been nothing short of a meteoric rise in a largely white male domain for Lankan-born Professor of Astrophysics at University College London, Hiranya…
Discovering the mysteries of a monastery in no-man’s land
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
A gift even sweeter than his wine
Standing in silence and recalling a blast from the past
Back where he belongs, says Director Alliance Française de Kotte
Gratiaen Trust presents “Doubling Ourselves” – an online workshop on translation
Lower Glencairn: Another historic edifice bites the dust
The Kelaniya Perahera
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The Packet: Collaborating and creating art as a community
After my conversation a few weeks ago with The Packet, a community of artists, I am given a series of homemade zines to go through…
Your favourite éclairs just got more exciting
Viva-La-Vida-A night of Visakhian virtuosity: All set for finale
Motivating young entrepreneurs during a pandemic
YouCab launches food delivery App with a Sri Lankan touch
Gypsies go virtual for jubilee celebration
‘CODA’ Wins Four Awards at Sundance 2021
With love from the Mövenpick
Dance to the Covid tunes
Behind the scene ICM works to promote cinema as a culture
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China & Russia throw protective arms around Myanmar
UNITED NATIONS (IPS) – When million-dollar arms sales knock on the door, human rights violations and…
Towards a people- friendly judiciary
Solar roof performance in Sri Lanka and benefits to society
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Muslim wedding mag launched
Alzawaj Wedding Planner launched its “Alzawaj” Muslim Wedding Magazine at a recent ceremony held at the…
Student support for Galle coral reef protection programme
A maximum of fifty students for grade six classrooms: Education Ministry
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The Packet: Collaborating and creating art as a community
After my conversation a few weeks ago with The Packet, a community of artists, I am…
