A century of caregiving: Mallika Nivasa takes mission to the next level
The Mallika Niwasa Samithiya (Society) marked its century celebration (Siyawasaka Jayagarahanaya) with the main celebrations held…
Writing on the wall: Yugadanavi name board disappears
With the US-based energy firm, New Fortress Energy Inc. announcing that it had executed a definitive…
Charges and countercharges, as power outage probe focuses on sabotage; more unions mull strike
The probe into Friday’s hours-long countrywide power failure will focus on whether it was caused by…
Official apathy over M’rajawela flooding
“I am standing in ankle-deep flood water as we speak, this has been happening for 20…
Black Friday blues: Govt. hit by tsunami of crises
Sudden countrywide power interruption adds to the woes of Rajapaksa Administration Rise in gas cylinder-related fires…
Coastal-dwellers alerted to cyclone heading from India
A cyclone is heading for the coastal areas of India and Sri Lanka’s forecasters are predicting…
SC rejects objections made by AG, grants CEJ leave to proceed in elephant ownership case
The allegation that the Prime Minister, the Minister of Wildlife and the rest of the Cabinet…
AMDT School of Creativity is kicking off the New Year 2022 with its globally recognised UK Degrees and HNDs
January 2022 intake is now on. Our lectures are held as a mix of both online…
XAMPLE – revolutionizing the virtual educational landscape of Sri Lanka
Colombo, 23 November 2021: Novelwall Sri Lanka recently developed Xample – a virtual learning environment with…
SLID’s Women Directors’ discussion on “Empathetic Leadership in a Time of Crisis”
The Women Directors’ Forum (WDF) of The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors recently organised a panel…
MY Kalizma – first super-yacht to berth at Port City Colombo Marina
MY Kalizma – the super-yacht, once owned by Hollywood screen idols Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton-…
News
Is it a case of playing with the lives of the people?
Amid a growing crisis over the explosions and fires linked to LP gas cylinders, these workers of Litro gas agents are seen playing softball cricket…
Talks with India for two more swap deals totalling US$ 1.4 bn
The Government is holding talks with India for two separate currency swap arrangements to the value of US$ 1.4 billion, in addition to an already…
A century of caregiving: Mallika Nivasa takes mission to the next level
The Mallika Niwasa Samithiya (Society) marked its century celebration (Siyawasaka Jayagarahanaya) with the main celebrations held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference (BMICH) last Wednesday.…
Pak police arrest 113 over barbaric murder of Lankan factory manager
Brawl in Parliament: SJB MPs walk out, demand security
Business plan between CPC and LIOC for Trinco oil tanks
Gas for domestic use resumes; Govt. reverses decision
Experts urge tighter airport screening to check Omicron
Heavy price tag for scarce home gadgets, stationery, spare parts
Death of veteran journalist: Editors’ Guild issues condolence message
Dr Padeniya prevented from being GMOA President
Writing on the wall: Yugadanavi name board disappears
Charges and countercharges, as power outage probe focuses on sabotage; more unions mull strike
Tragic tale of tea and roti; many estate workers go to sleep hungry
Countrywide power outages: Similarities, differences and questions
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SLC hunt for new coaching staff
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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is set to go through a major overhaul in its coaching structure with consultant coaches in the calibre of former cricket…
Let the games begin
The second edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) kicks…
Junior National Championship next weekend at Diyawanna
Local coaches unreasonably oppose three productive foreign counterparts
Sri Lanka Test side looks safe under captain Karunaratne
Champion rally driver Feghani conducts Red Bull Drifting programme for 35 locals
Chaos galore, but IPG wants contract extended
Dinara, Methwan emerge U-14 champions
Defending champions Yannik and Kayla through to final
Vidyaloka Galle emerge Division III champions
Dead end to Presidential Sports Awards?
Senura and Bimandee claim double crowns
Business Times
Inaugural flight from Kazakhstan
The Bandaranaike International Airport Katunayake this week welcomed the maiden flight of Air Astana, flag carrier of Kazakhstan, carrying 157 passengers (seen in the picture…
CPC cancels Nigerian crude oil contract over non-performance
Following the failure to supply a stock of crude oil on time, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has cancelled a contract granted to M/s Conscio…
Investors want CB to untangle regulations
Free trade zone exporters have raised crucial issues with the Central Bank (CB) as they fear if their problems are not addressed they would have…
Biz frustrated over stressors on exchange rate
Simmering row led to mass resignation of BOI board
Govt.’s change of heart leaves farmers in the lurch
Getting tough
Omicron and what comes next
SLID’s Women Directors’ discussion on “Empathetic Leadership in a Time of Crisis”
Venture Engine advances to workshop phase
HCL Technologies to attract talent in Sri Lanka
PA commends Government’s decision on agri input imports
BCC gets approval to import desiccated coconut with a tax wavier
MY Kalizma – first super-yacht to berth at Port City Colombo Marina
Sri Lanka increases local production of drugs
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Editorial
Not the regulator but the Regulator
They say it is the ‘regulator’ that is to blame, i.e. the ESD (Emergency Shut Down) valve that controls the gas output from the cylinder to the cooker that is causing the explosions occurring in many homes and hearths these days – and nights. But what about the ‘Regulator’ —…
Columns
- Political Commentary
Black Friday blues: Govt. hit by tsunami of crises
Sudden countrywide power interruption adds to the woes of Rajapaksa Administration Rise in gas cylinder-related fires pushes Govt. to appoint probe committee, while ministers defend Litro Basil’s India…
- 5th Column
A man no one can trust
Aiyo Sirisena, It is not that I enjoy writing to you or hearing from you, but I feel I cannot but help doing so this week. That is…
- The Economic Analysis
Do we have a solution to the perilous state of our external finances?
Everyone is aware of the perilous state of the country’s foreign currency reserves. No one knows how the country will extricate itself from the perils of the inadequate…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Controversy over how Budget was passed in Kotte MC; Complaint to LG Commissioner
In Parliament on Friday the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) members voiced concern that one of its members was not given his full quota of time to take part…
- Focus on Rights
Sri Lanka in the literal ‘age of darkness’
Is it not enough that politicians both in the Government and the Opposition are squabbling in the dark, literally so, as the Parliament chamber joined the rest of…
- Sunday Punch
Lankan households gripped by ‘gas blast’ fear psychosis
Recall potential time bombs waiting to trigger tragedy from homes forthwith The spate of gas explosions in the nation’s households has gripped the public with fear, leaving many…
- In the National Interest
The abuse of the PTA and the case of Azath Salley
At a time when there is a discussion in the country with regard to the need to review the provisions of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), the…
- Thoughts from London
Desperate times or private gold rush
However much money Central Bank Governor Cabraal prints or how much is squeezed into Finance Minister Rajapaksa’s bowl by neighbouring India during his mercy mission this week, the…
- Lobby
Govt., SJB unite to condemn slaying in Sialkot, amid bitter spat over extrajudicial killings here
Despite heated debates over Budget 2022 in Parliament, lawmakers yesterday strongly condemned the brutal murder of a Sri Lankan factory manager in a mob attack at Sialkot in…
Plus
A meditation in tranquillity
If you haven’t been to Sri Lanka’s monastery country yet, then you must. It is where the Northwestern province meets the North Central. In the…
Edward Lear in Ceylon: Brief encounter in watercolour
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
Lest we forget these ‘out of sight’ creatures
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Hitting the ramp with new Lankan look
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week (MBFWSL) 2021 powered by Dimo will take place on December 10, 11 and 12 at the Colombo Innovation Tower over three runway…
Relax in comfort and style
Three young artists first grantees of art fund
First Ever Sri Lankan Film Festival Launched in the United States
‘Tribute To Clarence’
Plays for the weekend
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How Beijing’s billions are buying up the Commonwealth
When Tuesday morning dawns in Barbados, British influence in the Caribbean will retreat one more step…
Toastmaster Sandun becomes first World Champion in Impromptu Speaking
Is a nuclear-weapons-free zone in the Middle East an exercise in futility?
More Sunday Times 2 >>Education
Medical fraternity split over recent awarding of ‘Clinical Professorships’ by SLCOG
Controversy surrounds the recent awarding of ‘Clinical Professorships’ by the Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and…
Lankan Top 100 Leaders awards ceremony held
Bad weather still a challenge
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Hitting the ramp with new Lankan look
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week (MBFWSL) 2021 powered by Dimo will take place on December 10, 11 and…
