Only luxury vehicles welcome at the PM’s office
The guards at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) have been so used to opening their gates…
Study on bird translocation sheds more light on forest-dwelling birds
An important research carried out on the translocation of birds into agricultural and forested landscapes has…
Hoarders and corrupt shed owners blamed for long fuel queues
As the queues at filling stations appeared to get longer, allegations of hoarding, selling fuel at…
Pick of the Pix
From our readers Shutterbugs out there, we would once again appreciate your contributions to this picture…
Boats stay on land, livelihoods dry up
The wind usually brings fortune to sailors, but the present situation is keeping them ashore The…
‘I have not benefitted from political connections’
Gnanawathi Jayasooriya, a.k.a. Gnana Akka, in an exclusive interview with Kumudini Hettiarachchi denies wielding powers over…
Bus operators offload politicians; no more hires for political events
Cash-strapped bus owners have decided not to hire out their vehicles to politicians, trade union activists…
Mega tourism project on Uchchamunai Island: Ecosystems on the chopping block
Activists allege lease agreement signed without proper studies on environmental harm Say ultra-sensitive ecosystem unable to…
Ranil and his band of men to play all night on Titanic
It beggars belief how Ranil Wickremesinghe could assemble such a ragbag crew of adventurers, turncoats, and…
‘Bend in the Coffin’ : Takes local cinema to world platform
‘Bend in the Coffin’, a short film targeting the world cinema platform, started its location shooting…
Learning through a hard knock
Newly-appointed Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe outlined the dangerous state of the Sri Lankan economy and the…
News
President makes an appearance; state of emergency lifted
A beleaguered President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, under fire to resign and not seen in public during the past few weeks came to honour the fallen soldiers…
PSC to identify those responsible for current economic crisis
PM proposes all-party committee instead of presidential commission Probe will also focus on failure to approach IMF and delays to seek international support Prime Minister…
More powers to independent commissions; dual citizens cannot become MPs
Constitutional amendments aimed at strengthening independent commissions, vesting more powers with Parliament and preventing persons with dual citizenship from holding membership in Parliament will be…
One billion credit line sought from India and China to buy fuel till December
Maj. Gen. (Retd.) Jagath Alwis again writes to CJ, this time to apologise
US Treasury plan paves way for aid to tackle Sri Lanka hunger
Electricity Act amendments to remove bidding restrictions
The mobs destroyed not only our houses but precious memories too, say MPs
More than 1200 taken into custody after May 9 unrest; Police expect more arrests
Mobile app and 24-hour hotline for gas distribution to be made available soon
Cabinet office agrees to give citizens access to information in its possession
“There is another queue I’m told, for cabinet portfolios”
First no fertiliser, now no fuel: Vegetable traders lament
Study on bird translocation sheds more light on forest-dwelling birds
Hoarders and corrupt shed owners blamed for long fuel queues
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Bangladesh must defy injuries to win decisive Sri Lanka Test
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Hosts Bangladesh hope that team spirit will propel them to victory in the series-deciding second Test against Sri Lanka from Monday with their four frontline…
‘Baby Malinga’ gets maiden national call-up
Sri Lanka this week named teenage fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana…
Skipper Dananjaya dashes 150 not out; Surrey start solid
Sadisha stars in drawn game
Australia tour key to retain Asia Cup hosting rights
Sri Lanka begins campaign against Uzbekistan
‘‘Selectors need to be at matches’’- coach Randeniya
Down the memory lane
How will the Galle Face protest philosophy influence our sports?
Pathana B Div basketball runners-up
A.C.M. Lafir no more
Hansadi and Hansana emerge victorious
Business Times
Innovative food delivery on electric bikes
Food delivery service PickMe has begun using electric bicycles (seen in the picture) which can run for 60 km on one charge in an innovative…
SL rupee shortage alongside dollar crisis
Recent bids at the Treasury Bill auction of the Central Bank (CB) reflect the rupee liquidity shortage in the country’s banks, economists point out. The…
New budget to replace 2022 current budget
Sri Lanka’s new administration headed by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is gearing up to present a new, relief-based budget, around next month, replacing budget 2022…
Many people want to go overseas for jobs, long-stays
Govt. seeks foreign help for fertiliser imports
Law firms dropping politically exposed persons
Selling a troubled airline
Learning through a hard knock
CB restricts public foreign currency holdings
New Anthoney’s Farms reaffirms poultry supply amidst economic challenges
Sri Lanka defaults international bond payment
Ceylon Chamber meets party leaders to discuss Sri Lanka crisis
SLT Group shows resilience in 1Q2022 despite challenges
“Sri Lanka Tourism running out of cash”
Importers to put essential food imports on hold
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Editorial
Viva la Republica
Parliament did it again. They proved that they just cannot get together and agree on almost anything, except duty free permits and petrol for themselves. On Tuesday, the election of a Deputy Speaker was a contemptibly inadequate performance by the elected representatives of the people even at a time when…
Columns
- Political Commentary
As the economic crisis deepens, Rajapaksas split into two power centres
President’s initial orders not heeded by SDIG Tennakoon; “it‘s the president of the country telling you, stop this at once,” President yells at him Police Chief comes under…
- 5th Column
Jumping jacks and testing times
My dear Harin, I thought I must write to you, not to congratulate you on your appointment as a Cabinet minister – because that is not an achievement…
- The Economic Analysis
Rescuing the country’s perilous economy and stabilising it
The perilous state of the economy is evident from the scarcities of essential items. Shortages of food, fuel, fertiliser, and medicines have driven people to desperation, protests and…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Only luxury vehicles welcome at the PM’s office
The guards at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) have been so used to opening their gates for luxury vehicles to come in. Last week when one of the…
- Focus on Rights
Eyes wide shut; the subversive capture of the Sri Lankan state
Two extraordinary developments this week may be of interest to Sri Lanka watchers familiar with the decades-long subversive capture of the Constitutional State by agents of the Deep…
- Sunday Punch
Ranil and his band of men to play all night on Titanic
It beggars belief how Ranil Wickremesinghe could assemble such a ragbag crew of adventurers, turncoats, and people-rejects – each high on patriotism and short on principles – and…
- In the National Interest
Government politicos fall victims to politicisation set in motion by the 20th Amendment
The unprecedented economic crisis that the country is facing has made even those who showed a disinterest in politics and public affairs to sit up and take notice.…
- Thoughts from London
So who says we have no money
This is the trouble when we have too many educated people scampering around bleating we are bankrupt, that soon we won’t be able to buy rice even at…
- Lobby
House on fire as pain and anger dominate debate
For four straight days, a House seemingly more divided than ever debated the violent events from the preceding week. On Tuesday, the government moved the adjournment debate on…
Plus
Spreading the word of Sri Lankan Portuguese Creole
Trinco resident Vyvonne Joseph, grew up speaking Sri Lankan Portuguese Creole (SLPC) with her parents, younger sister and younger brother. Even though their use of…
Taking art to the people at GotaGoGama
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
A soulmate’s tribute to the vagabond spirit of Ena
Tomorrow, Gratiaen Prize 2021 shortlist event online
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Inspired by nature: 10 designers at Chokolaate Mother-Daughter Fashion Designer finale
The grand finale of the Chokolaate Mother-Daughter Fashion Designer 2022 which features mother-daughter duos on the catwalk will be held next Sunday, May 29, at…
100 Words
‘Bend in the Coffin’ : Takes local cinema to world platform
Two big Hollywood movies to hit Lanka this weekend
‘No Time to Die’ Director Cary Fukunaga accused of inappropriate sexual advances by multiple young actresses
District Convention of Lions Clubs Inter.District 306 C2
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The duty of Parliament vis-à-vis Article 42 of the Constitution
Is our Parliament worth the taxpayers’ money? In the light of recent happenings, the conduct of…
Election: Only way out of the national crisis?
WAN-IFRA calls for independent, transparent investigation into the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh
More Sunday Times 2 >>Education
2021 O/L exams to begin tomorrow
Students prepare for the G.C.E O/L examination due to begin tomorrow. On Friday, new Education Minister…
Ed. Ministry draws up strategy for learning to continue in spite of fuel crisis
O/L students told to report to closest exam centre
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Inspired by nature: 10 designers at Chokolaate Mother-Daughter Fashion Designer finale
The grand finale of the Chokolaate Mother-Daughter Fashion Designer 2022 which features mother-daughter duos on the…
