Hasaranga, Pathirana script thrilling win
Playing his second T20 international after 18 months, seamer Matheesha Pathirana along with his captain, Wanindu…
Presidential election this year: Different strategies by various alliances
Ranil reorganises UNP, frontliners given different tasks, but he will come as a Grand Alliance candidate…
Yukthiya, what Yukthiya: Questions amidst spate of violent robberies, shootings
Police defend operation; as long as there are drugs there’ll be crime By Damith Wickramasekara and…
Amendments to Online Safety Act in progress, experts weigh in
By Namini Wijedasa The Public Security Ministry this week tabled in Cabinet a list of proposed…
Struggle for health worker allowance continues to test limits
By Nathara Abeywickrema The Government and health authorities are struggling to find effective strategies to stabilise…
BIT in Colombo for the first time
Wide and varied discussions on heart health with three live sessions as highpoint By Kumudini Hettiarachchi …
Japan’s green-energy boost for Puttalam farmers; Project seeks to enhance food and energy security
Pix and story by Hiran Priyankara Jayasinghe and Padma Kumari Japan this week presented to Puttalam…
SLAF to take off in grand style for 73rd anniversary
SLAF Commander asks everyone to join hands for childrens’ welfare programmes By Dilushi Wijesinghe The Sri Lanka…
Graduation Ceremony of MODART International & International Academy of Fashion (IAF)
MODART International (Sri Lanka Branch) and International Academy of Fashion hosted their graduation ceremony for the…
The challenge of taking on an award-winning play
Bimsara Premaratne and her cast are ready to stage August Osage County by Tracy Letts By…
Worn out hoe blades
One day Lakshman and I had made arrangements to visit Deeptha’s Sancta Maria Hybrid Vehicle Repair…
News
Health official rescued in dummy operation
In a carefully planned operation backed by the Police anti-riot squad and the army, the Colombo National Hospital’s Deputy Director Dr. Rukshan Bellana was taken…
Customs, Treasury clash over huge reward fund
Controversy centres on who controls the money and how it should be disbursed By Damith Wickremasekara Sri Lanka Customs is at loggerheads with the Treasury…
Magistrate tells specialists to double check Keheliya’s medical reports
By Ranjith Padmasiri The Maligakanda Magistrate has ordered that former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella be examined by a seven-member medical panel comprising consultants to determine…
Rape of minors; same 20 years for boys as for girls
Iranian, Israeli ministers and US official visit Lanka to strengthen ties
OSA overhaul: changes includes mutiny incitement clause
ESA: Questions over Govt.’s preemptive strike ahead of trade union action in vital sectors
Veteran UNP politician Gamini Jayawickreme Perera passes away
Dispute over jailed Indian fishermen: Boycott of Katchatheevu feast next week
Extradited from Dubai, Piyuma suspected in multiple murders
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Hasaranga, Pathirana script thrilling win
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Playing his second T20 international after 18 months, seamer Matheesha Pathirana along with his captain, Wanindu Hasaranga, orchestrated a thrilling 4-run victory over Afghanistan in…
CR and Kandy eye league title in a winner-take-it-all affair
With just four points separating them, both CR&FC and defending…
LiNing Sri Lanka Series finals today
Havies finish third after crushing CH
Ratnayake slams double ton as Dambulla amass 558/6
Dilhari leads Kandy to second win
Dimuth Karunaratne
Abhishek spins Richmond to victory
Indonesia, India claim ITF Junior Team titles
Cops secure Plate title, despite losing to Airmen
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Great times for tourism
Tourists enjoy a game of volleyball at Hiriketiya beach in the south. Tourism is booming in the country and set to reach record levels this…
Sri Lanka’s microfinance bill under fire from community groups
Sri Lanka’s microfinance and credit regulatory authority bill tabled in parliament last month to regulate mushrooming rural credit institutions is now under fire following concerns…
Disbursing Rs 1.2 trillion for public investment projects
The Government’s massive public investment of Rs.1.2 trillion this year remains confined to seven key sectors along with projects which were halted or delayed due…
Exporters in quandary as rupee appreciates, freight rates high
SLINTEC’s coconut husk natural dye to restyle textile industry
IMF concludes fiscal authority capacity development mission
State lands to increase forex income
Big banks to float green bonds for RE projects
Mixed bag of results
Worn out hoe blades
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Editorial
Presidential system: Hot air again
As the whole country knows, the debate on whether the Executive Presidency must remain or if the system of governance in this country must revert to the former Parliamentary system, has been endless. And this debate has gone nowhere; just round and round in circles. The subject once again popped…
Columns
- Political Commentary
Presidential election this year: Different strategies by various alliances
Ranil reorganises UNP, frontliners given different tasks, but he will come as a Grand Alliance candidate SJB leader Sajith recruits ex-police and military personnel as party members, prompting…
- 5th Column
Satellite in motion
My dear Satellite, I am writing to you after a long time. That is because you have suddenly become a talking point in political circles once more. It…
- The Economic Analysis
Instability concerns over high dependence on remittances and tourist earnings
Sri Lanka’s once trade-dependent economy is now very much dependent on foreign remittances and earnings from tourism. This dependence has risks and uncertainties, as global conditions could affect…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Indian envoy’s visit to Adam’s Bridge evokes Ram-Sethu connections
During his first trip to the North this week after officially assuming duties recently, Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha visited a variety of places that constitute significant cultural,…
- Sunday Punch
Anura’s Indian summer exposes JVP’s double face, double tongue
The JVP turned a new Indian leaf after its nationalist bloom wilted under the hot Indian sun following a brief stint in the subcontinent by its leader Anura…
- In the National Interest
Not only public but even politicians confused in run up to elections
This column has over the past several weeks highlighted the fact that there is a great deal of confusion among the public about how politics is being played…
Plus
CLF: Stepping in and out of vibrant sessions
From the 10th to the 12th of February, the Colombo Public Library, central to the bustling city, was filled with eager young minds and spirited…
Making it all right again
Living a life of adventure while bringing life to history
Letters to the Editor
APPRECIATIONS
Finally, time for GLF!
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The challenge of taking on an award-winning play
Bimsara Premaratne and her cast are ready to stage August Osage County by Tracy Letts By Mithahasini Ratnayake As February heads towards an end, the…
Music News
‘One Love’: World steps back to reggae era
‘Suddage Kiyuma’ by WG
GBCSL recognises Jetwing Hotels at AGB Awards 2023
‘Collateral Damage’ by Mario Ananda: Cries about child rights in conflicts
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Sithara Ltd awarded ‘Merit’ at National Quality Awards
Sithara Limited, a printing ink manufacturing company in Sri Lanka, was awarded a ‘Merit’ at the…
Ceylon Society of Australia AGM
‘And gladly would she learn, and gladly teach’
More Sunday Times 2 >>Education
Staying in school: Students receive free books and uniforms
President Ranil Wickremesinghe participated in the national programme of distributing free school textbooks and uniforms…
Pilot project to introduce AI to be launched in 20 schools
Court cases cause teacher shortage to continue
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The challenge of taking on an award-winning play
Bimsara Premaratne and her cast are ready to stage August Osage County by Tracy Letts By…
