President Dissanayake’s historic victory began at grassroots
Small groups went from house-to-house speaking mainly to women and urging them to come to the…
Foreign observers say their wide-ranging focus strenghthened democratic process
By Ishu Bandara International election observers focused on the infrastructure facilities provided to voters, enhancing transparency…
Officials’ luxury vehicles drama being replayed
By Kasun Warakapitiya The handing over of vehicles used by ministers, secretaries and other officials takes…
Environmentalists say KidNaturalist programme best answer to draw children away from digital addiction
By Malaka Rodrigo As World Children’s Day falls on October 1, the focus has fallen on…
The highs and lows and an election of many firsts
By Chandani Kirinde The September 21 election was one for history books vis a vis Sri…
Polgolla reservoir emptied for maintenance work, Kandy water supply disrupted till Monday
Pix and text by Shane Senavirathne The Mahaweli Authority has taken steps to empty the Polgolla…
World leaders commit to action to ensure future of modern medicine
By Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General At the United Nations General Assembly in New York, all…
The much loved Fiddler on the Roof hits the stage
By Sajani Ratnayake A story of home. A story of love. A story not to be…
News
President reads the minds of people at book fair
The new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been an avid reader since his childhood. His mother says that as a child he would sit on…
IMF staff team to visit Sri Lanka on Tuesday for talks with new Govt.
Sri Lanka’s new political leadership is preparing to quickly initiate talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to continue its current financial programme, while also…
NPP Economic Council chief explains strategy for IMF talks
Prof. Anil Jayantha, head of the NPP Economic Council, said the JVP/NPP will proceed with the IMF programme without derailing it and meet the programme’s…
Jaishankar coming for talks with President
Legal issues over free visas for visitors from 35 countries
Only 14,837 passports available
More than 100 institutions under each Cabinet minister
BASL gets new president and vice president
KK is okay with all: Mantra behind his impressive 50,000 votes
New appointments for SJB and SJS
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Black Caps staring down the barrel; Sri Lanka sniff whitewash
By M. Shamil Amit reporting from Gallecricket
New Zealand is staring at a massive innings defeat in the second Test against Sri Lanka, having been reduced to 199 for 5 in the…
Sunset for Dickwella after three-year ban?
In a stunning blow to the integrity of Sri Lankan…
Recent successes elevate Jayasuriya from Interim to Head Coach
Jaffna claims narrow win
Sri Lanka secure Al Mutairi as Head Coach
Ramiru guides Royal to winning start
Sri Lanka Rugby: Unresolved passport fraud and financial mismanagement demand investigation
Royal gain early 13-9 lead in R.L. Hayman Trophy duel
Thomians gain upperhand with 16-12 win in U-15 encounter
John Keells emerge Merc 7s kings
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Where lies Sri Lanka’s future?
The Sunday Times Business Club (STBC) hosted an interesting discussion titled “Dissecting Sri Lanka’s future” at the Shangri-La hotel, Colombo on Tuesday. Seen here are…
IMF urges revamping SL’s Monetary Policy amid economic crisis
Sri Lanka’s monetary policy is grappling with dual crises; the economic downturn and the lingering effects of the pandemic, according to the latest technical report…
SLBFE probed by three state agencies
Three government agencies are investigating the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) after recently-surfaced allegations of malpractices and corruption. A top official acknowledged that…
Visa issue resolved: Sri Lanka back on tourist map
Stakeholders disgusted over red tape at DRC
Reasonable time needed to implement election promises
A new beginning…..but
Past is past, present leads to future
Corrupt-free country will draw more foreign investors
Lankan companies’ performance reflect resilience, recovery
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Editorial
Deliver or else!
It was one of the most peaceful transfers of power in the democratic world last weekend. Bouquets are due to the Elections Commission for ensuring it without interference, and to the newly elected President for seeing that there were no after-effects by over-enthusiastic supporters to the detriment of his opponents.…
Columns
- Political Commentary
President Dissanayake’s historic victory began at grassroots
Small groups went from house-to-house speaking mainly to women and urging them to come to the forefront For upcoming parliamentary elections, efforts to bring Ranil and Sajith together…
- 5th Column
Many promises to keep
My dear Anura sahodaraya, I know you are busy with the task of setting up government but I hope you still have time to read this letter. Congratulations…
- The Economic Analysis
The formidable challenges of nation-building and economic development
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake faces the formidable challenge of eradicating corruption, establishing national unity, transforming the country’s work ethic and values, and achieving economic development. The economic challenges…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
War hero victim of reported bribe demanded by police
During the separatist war, the Sri Lanka Army commandos, the ‘Red Berets’, were on the frontlines. They broke through the fortified enemy defences to pave the way for…
- Focus on Rights
From a ‘wattle and daub’ hut to the presidency; Sri Lanka’s new president faces formidable challenges
Once the “Hallelujah’ cries of the adoring faithful of the National People’s Power (NPP) party in bestowing the long detested executive crown on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake (AKD)…
- Sunday Punch
The inexplicable quantum leap of Anura Kumara to the Presidency
When Anura Kumara Dissanayaka woke up on Monday morning, he may have thought he had dreamt of being elected President of Sri Lanka. Perhaps, he couldn’t himself believe…
- In the National Interest
Two plus two does not always make four at an election
There are multiple conclusions that one can draw from the results of the presidential election of 2024 concluded last week. Although such an analysis has the benefit of…
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‘From a drop to an ocean’: Vajira’s contribution to Kandyan Dance
I met Vajira when I was researching a book on Chitrasena. As we spent countless Saturday afternoons over many months she would giggle and ask,…
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
The pardon of Henry Pedris brings back memories of a plucky officer
Foreign artists’ gaze of our island over 5 centuries
Love of the written word in an evolving literary landscape
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The much loved Fiddler on the Roof hits the stage
By Sajani Ratnayake A story of home. A story of love. A story not to be missed. The Workshop Players, one of the country’s foremost…
Music News by Miles Brohier
Viranjan to lead MAF
‘International Housekeeping Week’ at Sofia
‘Smoke & Bitters’ One Night Shift to LIT
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SAFAL honours Dilka Samanmali with Significant Contribution Award in Film, TV and Video
The 7th South Asian Film, Arts & Literature (SAFAL) Festival Awards Night took…
‘Living with Nature’ book presented to Malaysian HC
Knowledge session: Lichens as air quality sensors
More Sunday Times 2 >>Education
Colombo International Book Fair draws avid bookworms
The 2024 edition of the Colombo International Book Fair commenced on Friday (27) at the Bandaranaike…
No decision to reschedule Grade 5 Scholarship exam
Government to continue teacher recruitment
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The much loved Fiddler on the Roof hits the stage
By Sajani Ratnayake A story of home. A story of love. A story not to be…
