Microsoft supports grade eight trial in 20 schools to introduce Artificial Intelligence
In a landmark initiative aimed at advancing education in Sri Lanka, Microsoft has joined forces with…
President launches several initiatives in Jaffna
A series of events to transfer land rights to people in the north took place this…
President, Basil meet for second time on elections
SLPP strategist keen on holding parliamentary polls first, but Wickremesinghe still for holding presidential poll first…
Those fishing boats, with their sails afloat
The introduction of motor boats in the 1970s led fisher folk to deviate from using sailboats…
Influx of red onions from Jaffna brings good tidings; prices come down
An influx of red onions from Jaffna has brought down the price of red onions in…
Wilful forest fires devastate land and wildlife
Forest fires are on the rise yet again, as dry spells provide an excuse for some…
Money and inflation
It was the 5th Convocation of the SANASA Campus in Kegalle, held on March 1st. I…
Young talent to the fore under veteran duo
Instantly conjuring up a sense of foreboding with its ominous title, the original musical drama ‘When…
“Music from around the World” by Colombo Wind Orchestra
The Colombo Wind Orchestra’s annual concert, this year titled “Music from around the World” will be…
A timely play where the personal and political collide
By Namali Premawardhana Studiolusion presents “Skylight” by David Hare at the Punchi Theatre on April 4-6,…
Sheraton Colombo celebrates Women’s Day with empowering insights
Sheraton Colombo Hotel, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary brands, marked International Women’s…
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Once upon a time, there was no vote-bank politics
While some British MPs relying desperately on vote-bank politics for re-election this year were lecturing Sri Lanka on how to run a country, British High…
High-level Lankan teams to visit China and India
Two high-level government visits take place next week, with Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena heading to China and the President’s Chief of Staff and National Security…
CID to question former president on Easter Sunday massacre
Former President Maithripala Sirisena will be questioned by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) over his statement that he was aware of who was responsible for…
CB willing to revise salary increase
Statutory rape: Minister withdraws move to lower the age limit
Drug rehab only on medical recommendation, commissioner decides
Pakistan celebrates National Day
Lanka to donate US$ 1 million to Gaza children next week
Palestine Solidarity group decries Haifa consulate move
RPCs propose 33% wage hike for estate workers
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Karunaratne keeps Sri Lanka in control against Bangladesh
Sylhet, Bangladesh, AFP: Dimuth Karunaratne scored a patient half-century to guide Sri Lanka to 119-5 in the second innings on Saturday, building a 211-run lead…
Sri Lanka face off Bhutan in FIFA Series game today
After a strong beginning to the year, with Sri Lanka…
Kandy in line for early win
Sri Lanka women leaves for South Africa
We do not condone such behavior – SLC
Trinity secure comfortable 100-run victory
Manukalpa scripts Dharmaraja’s thrilling win
Hirun, Abishek establish new record in drawn Saints battle
Pant’s ‘emotional’ IPL comeback clouded by Delhi loss to Punjab
Viran, Kumesh shine on day two
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IMF agreement with Sri Lanka
IMF Senior Mission Chief Peter Breuer explains to reporters on Thursday after the IMF announced it has reached a staff-level agreement with the Sri Lankan…
Dollar inflows rise, festive demand for imports drops
A combination of less festive/New Year demand for imports, lack of disposable incomes and increasing remittances along with enhanced foreign exchange flows from tourism has…
Japan to invest again in Central expressway Phase III
Japan has expressed interest in investing again in Sri Lanka’s Central expressway Phase III project from Pothuhera to Galagedara although the then government had rejected…
Sunday Times E-Paper
Editorial
Referendum on executive presidency, anyone?
With half the world going in for elections this year, President Ranil Wickremesinghe broke his sphinx-like approach to the question of which election is to precede in Sri Lanka when he announced to his ministers this week, that it will be the presidential that will come first. He kept the…
Columns
- Political Commentary
President, Basil meet for second time on elections
SLPP strategist keen on holding parliamentary polls first, but Wickremesinghe still for holding presidential poll first Anura Kumara outlines youth-focused polls campaign in major policy speech in Matara…
- 5th Column
Washing dirty linen in public
My dear ‘other’ Mahinda, I am writing to congratulate you on surviving the motion of no confidence against you moved by some in the opposition. It was a…
- The Economic Analysis
A more equitable and pragmatic system needed to reduce Lanka’s fiscal deficit
The widespread discontent and dissatisfaction with the recent increases in personal income taxes and the imposition of the Value Added Tax (VAT) on a number of consumer items…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Former SLFP loser named as UNP’s Jaffna organiser
Ahead of President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s visit to the North this week, United National Party senior leader Ravi Karunanayake was in Jaffna earlier in the week to monitor the…
- Sunday Punch
A daughter’s heartfelt cry for slain Thaththi: A father’s voiceless wail for murdered family
19 YEAR OLD BOY’S SENSELESS MASSACRE THAT SHOCKED THE WORLD Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau leads the nation’s sympathies as Ottawa’s massacred Lankans are finally laid to rest in…
- In the National Interest
More and more conspiracy theories emerge
What caused the country to experience an economic crash of such a magnitude that forced the Government to declare bankruptcy for the first time in the 75 years…
- Thoughts from London
Hail Sri Lanka’s parliamentary democracy: Hail its parliamentarians
History tells us that in ancient times Emperor Nero fiddled while Rome burnt. History sometimes could be misleading. My understanding is that there were no fiddles in Nero’s…
- Lobby
Speaker survives; three day debate goes beyond issues in no-confidence motion
The three-day debate on the no-confidence motion against Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, the fifth in the history of Sri Lanka’s parliament, ended on Thursday evening with exhaustive arguments…
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A heartfelt thank you as dedicated liver care facility becomes a reality
There was a buzz not a major tamasha about a month ago at an innocuous gate sandwiched between the Colombo North Teaching Hospital and the…
Young talent to the fore under veteran duo
Medin Poya and three important events in the life of the Buddha
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Colours Night, students shine bright
The Colours Night of Southlands College, Galle took place this week. Past pupil Anoma Rathnayake, Senior…
NHEDC bill to be submitted to Parliament
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