Cricket – the only solace and pleasure during crisis
In an era where queues are common sight in Sri Lanka, for daily essentials such as…
Beggars cannot be choosers but political parties can choose the beggars
The old adage goes ‘beggars cannot be choosers’ but when it comes to Sri Lankan politicians,…
Shakespeare Drama Competition takes centre stage at Maris Stella’s Centenary Celebration
Young thespians of Negombo brought The Bard’s timeless genius to life recently at the inter-school Shakespeare…
Under-taxing and over-spending
Last Sunday I had to chair a webinar on ‘Tax Reforms for Economic Recovery in Sri…
Sri Lanka achieves self-sufficiency in peanuts in 2021
Peanuts cultivated as a food crop in the country have recorded a high yield doubling the…
Monsoon blows away Feb deadline to remove X-Press Pearl wreck
MEPA says salvage op will last well into next year Environmentalists say authorities dragging feet over…
Laugfs to supply gas from today Litro expecting gas shipment of 2500 MT today
Laugfs gas, the duopoly partner in the nation’s cooking gas supply, announced yesterday it would resume…
Revised taxes, shortages propel food prices ever higher
Basic food stuffs remain in short supply, retailers are restricting purchases, while prices are expected to…
On the brink of being washed away Story and pix by Hiran Priyankara Jayasinghe
Residents and fishing community of Iranawila in Puttalam express concerns about rapid coastal erosion in the…
Zoo seeks sponsors and foster homes for animals
Sri Lankans will be asked to sponsor or take an animal into their homes from the…
More heavy rains and strong winds likely but floods subside
More heavy rain and strong winds are expected as the South West monsoon hangs heavily over…
News
Extended stay for Aeroflot passengers
Aeroflot passengers who were offloaded on Friday following the Colombo Commercial Court’s decision to prevent their flight from leaving the BIA are seen outside…
Public interest petition seeks a halt to Central Expressway Section 3 contracts
Two activists have petitioned the Court of Appeal seeking, among other things, an interim order preventing the awarding of any contract to any party in…
Lanka seeks food aid; UN to make global appeal on Wednesday
Decision taken after Premier Wickremesinghe holds talks with high-level representatives of world body The United Nations will on Wednesday (June announce a formal appeal for food…
Garbage project in crisis: US$ 10m to be paid to Chinese firms
21st Amendment: Three key issues yet to be resolved
Public servants given Friday holiday option to grow food
Russia strongly protests over Aeroflot incident
Govt. siphoned out millions from LRC fund for failed organic fertiliser project
Viral infection, another setback for frustrated students
Sumanthiran’s security officer found dead in Wellawatte; Army and Police investigations underway
Basil and Nadesan acquitted after contractor disputed signature
Tea companies will face legal action if they do not increase workers’ wages: CWC Leader
End of the road, if payments are not made
Two elephants dead, one injured in train collision
Troubles never rains; it pours
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Cricket – the only solace and pleasure during crisis
In an era where queues are common sight in Sri Lanka, for daily essentials such as gas, milk powder, fuel and medicine, a new product…
Shanaka relishes world class bowling attack
A world class bowling attack is a luxury every captain…
DDS to lead 50-overs; Kamindu 4-dayers for Aussie ‘A’ tour
Economy crisis hit shooting sport hard
“It’s me against myself ’’ Yupun Abeykoon
Triple jumper Kumarasiri eyes World Championship spot
From hot into settled waters
Questions galore over TT selections
Gayana, Matheesha, Jayamin shine in Kurunegala Zone’s win
103rd Blues Battle of the Hills ends in draw
Ananda thrash Sebs at Moratuwa
Champion paddler Senura misses out CWG trials
Business Times
Food crisis
The Sunday Times Business Club recently organised a discussion on the food crisis (See story on Page 4). Pix by M.A. Pushpa Kumara …
Casinos owe huge sums in taxes to the IRD
Starved for tax revenue, the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) is going after tax evaders owing billions of rupees to the state with casinos backed by…
Larger firms swallow smaller ones
Sri Lanka’s soaring inflation has set the foundation for larger firms to be ruthless in wiping out their smaller counterparts. “The larger companies that can…
Corporates’: Show proof of spending taxes
Govt. mulls JVs for Mattala/Ratmalana airports
Glyphosate ban to be reversed?
Under-taxing and over-spending
Gasping for breath
Shipping agents want port charges in dlrs deferred
People’s Bank says recovery of NPAs a priority
Shortage of rice forecast after Oct. 2022
Need to privatise state-owned enterprises
Sri Lanka achieves self-sufficiency in peanuts in 2021
Sunshine Holdings reports strong results for FY22
Digitalisation can add momentum for economic rebound
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Editorial
Appealing to the world for our daily rice
The United Nations has now been approached for support to address the emergency needs of the poor and vulnerable amongst the country’s 22 million people on the brink of an acute food shortage. Once called the ‘Granary of the East’, Sri Lanka is also considering tapping the SAARC Food Bank…
Columns
- Political Commentary
Basil supporters in backdoor moves to scuttle 21A
Ex-ministers say President should hold portfolios and need only to seek PM’s advice President warns PM to be careful of yahapalana-era dealmakers Major questions on whether amendment could…
- 5th Column
A convenient illness
My dear Dumi, I thought of writing to you this week because you are all over the news these days. One day, you were the head of a…
- The Economic Analysis
The frightening prospect of food insecurity and starvation
The country faces a severe problem of food insecurity both at the national level and household level owing to a fall in food production and the inability to…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Beggars cannot be choosers but political parties can choose the beggars
The old adage goes ‘beggars cannot be choosers’ but when it comes to Sri Lankan politicians, even the goods in the begging bowl cannot be distributed without making…
- Focus on Rights
No ‘Saviours’ for Sri Lanka, this fiftieth year of the republic
The Sri Lankan political establishment’s ‘dirty tricks’ department seems to be in full swing as the nation is presented with a dizzying array of constitutional amendments, variously titled…
- Sunday Punch
Hope’s Messiah or Doom’s Prophet
The Ranil Wickremesinghe-led President Gotabaya Rajapaksa‘s Government has been very generous when it comes to doling out the naked truth, sparing no pains to tell the public how…
- In the National Interest
21A: National interest must prevail over individual benefit
The country’s struggle to stay afloat in the middle of the economic crisis that it faces is further compounded by the inability of the political parties in Parliament…
- Thoughts from London
That, my citizens, was most painful decision I’ve made
Seeing young students sitting their “O” level examination recently holding umbrellas over their heads to prevent the rain soaking them and their answer scripts, is certainly the most…
Plus
Music in the spirit of peace
Driven by the simple desire to help Sri Lankan youth, Haadia Galely has created a powerful force for peace In June 2018, an ensemble of…
Talking drums
On lithium for 30 years – a patient talks
Popham’s green legacy will live on
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
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From cycling to carpooling, adapting to the ‘new normal’ for Sri Lankans
With the spike in fuel prices and endless long queues in petrol sheds, many young commuters are turning to alternatives to get to work. This…
Top Gun: Maverick at Scope Cinemas
Sajith opens a new avenue with ‘Sara’
Bobby opens his heart on cocaine addiction
‘The Man from Toronto’: Woody Harrelson and Kevin Hart trade places in hitman killer comedy
Music video of Padmini released
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Book Launch
Dr W M Karunadasa, former Senior Professor of International Relations and History, University of Colombo, ex-diplomat,…
OKI International School Wattala ‘Poson Kalapaya’
Slaughter of child monks at Aranthalawa, 35 years on: ‘Aney mamé, epa! Epa (Uncle, don’t, don’t), they pleaded
More Sunday Times 2 >>Education
On social entrepreneurship and design technology: Forbes 30 under 30, AOD Alumna Poornima Meegammana is empowering girls with tech education
Poornima Meegammana, Director of Youth Development at the Shilpa Sayura Foundation and founder of the NextGen…
Uplifting research standards: CFA Capital Market Awards a springboard for equity research profession
The All Island Interschool Chemistry Quiz 2022 organised by the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon
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From cycling to carpooling, adapting to the ‘new normal’ for Sri Lankans
With the spike in fuel prices and endless long queues in petrol sheds, many young commuters…
