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Lankan embassy goes TikTok in Beijing; but why did Chinese company fund it?

For the Sri Lankan embassy in Beijing, China, this year is special for many reasons. First,…

Fertiliser crisis: Maha season farmers’ long wait to get compensation

The Government is still undecided on a compensation package for farmers who suffered crop losses during…

Bottom trawling ban produces good catch for fishermen in Puttalam and Kalpitiya lagoons

A temporary ban on bottom trawling in the Puttalam and Kalpitiya lagoons from December 31 has…

The perahera prevails

The Navam Maha Perahera of the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple has a distinct place among the Buddhist…

Pick of the Pix

Shutterbugs out there, we would once again appreciate your contributions to this picture corner. Please send…

Take the jabs to ward off death

The tragic picture is clear. There are no grey areas, it’s black and white – many…

Disappearing reservoir water heightens power uncertainty

Water levels in many reservoirs have dropped sharply due to the dry weather, likely reducing hydropower…

IIHS bolsters Sri Lanka’s Healthcare Industry with over 2000 Graduates

Renowned for transforming the Sri Lankan education sphere into a regional educational hub for healthcare professionals,…

MSI COLOMBO OPENS ADMISSIONS FOR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

When choosing which higher education institutions to enrol, it can be easy to get distracted by…

Eyeing ‘money talks’

The world is now eyeing “money talks” in the rich countries to decide their own steps.…

Start-up Mintpay raises Rs. 51.5 mln in seed funding

The Sri Lankan ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ start-up, Mintpay, launched in the latter part of 2020,…

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News

Energy Minister adds fuel to fire

As Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila’s regular statements on the need for an oil price increase add fuel to the fire, some filling stations are reported…

UN Human Rights Chief’s report questions PTA; Easter bombing probe

The United Nations Human Rights Commissioner’s 17-page report which makes further indictments on Sri Lanka, will be debated at the Human Rights Council’s 49th sessions…

New state company to handle oil and gas exploration and production

The Energy Ministry is awaiting Finance Ministry approval to register a new entity named Lanka National Petroleum Company (LNPC) to handle the upstream segment of…

Highways Ministry won’t reconsider Chinese firm’s bid

Shani makes bombshell claims on Easter attacks in FR case filed to prevent arrest

High insurance rates strangle local flights

Easter Sunday attacks: AG to study court order before any appeal

Sarath Jayamanne PC to contest BASL presidency next year

Swarnavahini rape allegations: Former judge’s delayed appeal to be heard on June 29

Audit report reveals losses in road rehabilitation work

SLPI denounces attacks on journalists, calls for safe environment

Traffic blocks as Anamaduwa villagers protest over quarries

Fertiliser crisis: Maha season farmers’ long wait to get compensation

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Sports

Uncapped spinners Ashian and Vandersay get Test call-up

By Champika Fernando

Sri Lanka’s Test series in India

Sri Lanka has named uncapped off-spinner Ashian Daniel and leg-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay in a 19-man squad for their two-match Test tour of India early next…

Injured Avishka, Ramesh, Nuwan out of India T20s

Batter Avishka Fernando, all-rounder Ramesh Mendis and seamer Nuwan Thushara…

Can Sri Lanka avoid a series whitewash?

Airmen scrape through Soldiers in scrappy game

Havies record fifth straight win to remain unbeaten

Mahela urges and encourages for records to be renewed

Kandy meet traditional nemesis CR today

Dialog Schools Development 7s today at Ruwanwella

NSL four-dayer from February 24

Queues at fuel stations

Fears of a possible fuel shortage due to a dollar crisis has led to panic buying by motorists though authorities say there is enough fuel.…

Surcharge Tax catches state/private institutions off-guard

Sri Lanka’s public and private income generating institutions including groups of companies, partnerships, banks and individuals with taxable income of over Rs.2 billion will get…

State tourism institutions headless!

State tourism bodies have been operating for the past one-and-a-half months without proper board appointments. Appointments to the boards of the tourism bodies are yet…

Fertiliser crisis of 2021: Signs of the times

DFIs snub banks seeking credit lines

Juggling dollars and borrowings

Finance companies reeling due to non-reimbursement of micro loans

Central expressway project phase 3 tainted with irregularities

Litigation: Is it smart to spend time and money to be right?

NCE to celebrate 30th anniversary of export awards on Dec. 2

Eco Spindles helps Sri Lanka’s circular economy for plastic recycling

11 funds including EPF/ETF exempt from Surcharge Tax

Rising sea freight rates expected to normalise by 1H 2022

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Sunday Times E-Paper

Editorial

Getting ready to face the gathering storm in Geneva

The Government’s seemingly incessant woes now shift from seeking loans and swaps from overseas and tiding over the foreign currency crisis to challenging Western crusaders on a veritable inquisition against the country, particularly against the Rajapaksa I, and now the Rajapaksa II Governments. A bound indictment from the UN Human…

Columns

Political Commentary
Latest UNHRC report makes further indictments on Lanka

17-page document critical over the PTA Calls upon the Attorney General to be independent Alleges deaths in custody and extrajudicial killings Wants action over 2019 Easter Sunday massacres…
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5th Column
Not just kaputas, but a change in the air?

My dear Basil maama, I thought of writing to you now even though you must be a busy man. Not only do you have to hold the purse…
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The Economic Analysis
Why the trade deficit widened despite import restrictions and export growth

Despite severe restrictions on non-essential imports, shortages of essential imported items, and export growth of 27 percent, the trade deficit widened in 2021 owing to the large increase…
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Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Lankan embassy goes TikTok in Beijing; but why did Chinese company fund it?

For the Sri Lankan embassy in Beijing, China, this year is special for many reasons. First, this year marks the 65th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations with China…
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Focus on Rights
Divine vengeance and human atrocities

This week’s acquittal of former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando and former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundera of a plethora of charges filed against them by the…
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Sunday Punch
Excreta flung at Chamuditha home may hit Govt at Geneva

Investigative TV journalist Chamuditha Samarawickrama must certainly have tread on many corns and made many enemies with his ‘Truth with Chamuditha’ YouTube interviews. In his brave quest to…
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In the National Interest
Reflections on voter behaviour and the predicament of the left

Sri Lanka’s political landscape has undergone tremendous change over the years. The reasons are many ranging from the general deterioration of society to changes in electoral systems. However…
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Thoughts from London
Cogent reply more effective than bluff and bluster

When this appears the Government’s ‘brains trust’ could be pouring over UN Human Rights Commissioner Michelle Bachelet’s latest missive on Sri Lanka if it has reached Colombo which…
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