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Sunday, March 25, 2007
Vol. 41 - No 43

 
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NEWS
President no-balls World Cup VIPs
With Sri Lanka moving into the Super Eight of the Cricket World Cup, a large group, including ministers and top officials had planned to go to the Caribbean Islands at a cost of some Rs. 20 million in public funds – but President Mahinda Rajapaksa has intervened to stop it.
 
CID to quiz Mangala
With sacked minister Sripathy Sooriyarachchi being remanded for alleged misuse of a state vehicle, the CID is now to probe allegations regarding the other sacked minister Mangala Samaraweera amidst speculation he also may be taken in.
 
More bets than bats
Cricket betting which is believed to be linked to the sensational murder of Pakistan’s coach Bob Woolmer is racing beyond horses in Colombo and elsewhere in Sri Lanka.
PLUS
Cultural rebirth
It stands as a testimony to the courage of the human spirit – to our ability to rise from the ruins of disaster and rebuild our lives anew. It is the outcome of a community’s desire to restore their confidence and become self-sufficient while nurturing the traditional arts in their children.
 
Helpline for kidney patients
"A 27-year-old mother of two, with the blood group A Positive, needs a kidney transplant urgently. Her family appeals to any potential donor to contact them immediately."
 
New age libraries
The much beloved, dog-eared novels, the stern librarian behind her desk; the inviting racks bending under the weight of hundreds of books…for better or for worse, their time is nearly done. The digital age is altering things fundamental to our life and nothing seems exempt from change – not even our books.

As thosuands fled from the latest battles in the north, a soldier is seen helping a child to climb down a step as some families sought refuge in government-held Vavuniya district areas. Pic by Ranjith Jayasundera Read more >>>


Editorial

COLUMNS

5th Column

The Economic Analysis

Situation Report

Thoughts from London

Issue of the week

Focus on Rights

Lobby

Inside the glass house
INTERNATIONAL

It has all the trappings of a wedding: the proud tuxedo-clad father, the frosted white cake, the limousines and an exchange of vows. But there is no groom and the girl in the long gown is no bride. She's daddy's little girl, taking a vow of chastity.



FINANCIAL TIMES
CAA Director General seeking no pay leave
H. M. C. Nimalsiri, Director General, Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), is getting ready to leave his position amidst widespread speculation that he is doing so because Mihin Air officials ganged up against him. When The Sunday Times FT contacted him
Superbrand status for The Sunday Times
The Sunday Times was among the 50 companies who were awarded the Superbrand status at an awards ceremony held on Tuesday at a gala awards ceremony.

SLAASMB looks at Touchwood

The Sri Lanka Accounting and Auditing Standards Monitoring Board (SLAASMB) has issued a response to statements made by Touchwood Investments Limited and its accounting practices.

SPORTS
It’s time to plan for the next must-win - Exclusive
What a week it was. At any other time, any one of the events that occurred would have taken some time to come to terms with. But it all happened this week.
 
Time to clean up the act
The untimely death of former England cricketer and the present (unto his demise) Pakistani coach Bob Woolmer has put an irreversible minus on world cricket and its machinery. This was a time...
 
Schools rugby still out of gas
To say that the schools rugby scene is in chaos would be the understatement of the previous century. The so called nursery for Sri Lankan rugby is fighting battles in court and not on the field.


 
Mirror
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The intern's guide to the galaxy
Remember that raw, gawky feeling of going in for a new job? It starts with that awkward walk you do straight into the wrong building, for your job interview; the stiff conversation you have with the receptionist...
Foreign Friends
The Chola prince too had a soft corner for Princess Mitta. This was made known to King Vijayabahu. The king expressed his strong disapproval of the proposal and scolded the prince. King Vijayabahu entertained...
Popular singing sensation Ranidu launched his third album 'Ranidu' last Friday at a mega Concert at the Viharamaha Devi Open air stadium.
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Financial Times
Shareholders of Suntel looking to sell their stakes
   
Largest conference hall in Hambantota
   
Another white elephant - Comment
   
State move to ban migrant mothers raises storm of protests
   
HSBC - promoting sports tourism in Sri Lanka
 
Lak Sathosa posts monthly profit of Rs. 500,000
 
ITI rubber/footwear lab internationally accredited
   
Foreign exchange options in Sri Lanka rupees
   
EFC’s Disability Network holds fifth job fair in Kandy
   
Pakistan offers concessions on Lankan betel leaves
   
Small Industry chamber proposals to Amunugama
 
Resilient private sector responsible for high GDP
 
Stealing ideas is making Sri Lankan society poorer
 
Cleaning the accountancy stables - Letter
 
Lankan teas branded with UN Global Compact promotes CSR
Lanka gets faster technology from Intel project
 
Construction craftsmen: From a lack to a lakh
 
Fradulent documents and bouncing cheques
 
Young people ‘gederata nakiwenawa’ while governments think up solutions - Feature
 
CDL sets sail for more expansion - Feature
   
BOI says officer involved in fraud dismissed
   
Bungalow concept-housing from Ceylinco group
   
Lessons for the Cabinet, NGO’s and Private Sector - Comment
   
Directors’ role clearly defined in new Companies Act
   
Holcim Lanka takes strides in becoming environmentally friendly
   
Govt. should take serious look at contribution of private universities –educationist
   

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TV Times
Reggae Jam for Jayasri
   
Oh! Dear Park
   
Festive holiday package from CHC
   
Pera-grads set for Himalayan task
   
Ruba sets ‘Mosam Rella’ surfs
   
‘Dambulugala Sakmana’ on Rupavahini
   
'As Good As It Gets'at Russian Centre
   
‘Dedunu Sihina’ getting ready
   
‘Ridi Ittankaraya’ discusses old slavery law in Sri Lanka
   
Boodi ready for another hit
   
French Film Fiesta promotes Lankan Short films
   
Usha rekindles children’s song
   
M.A.F. Holds A.G.M
   
‘Hypnotic’ at SJC Auditorium
   
‘Dancing On Wheels’
   
Exhibition of paintings by Sarala
   
‘Man Hinda’ makes a rare meeting
   
Prabhavi Community Radio
   
‘Silences of the Palace’
   
AFLAC COMPLETES 2nd SWIM FOR SAFETY COURSE AT SEBs POOL in MORATUWA
   
Oscar winning producer recreates ‘Lankan Handball Team’ fiasco
   


News
Polythene deadlock as deadline nears
Polythene: Use less, use wisely
Recruiting nightingales no easy task
Odds & Ends
New driving licences: Rip behind the chip?
May Day may be celebrated on different days this year
Probe on issue of bus route licences
No change in liquor laws: Dy. minister
View matches with lights off: CEB
 
TRO official and driver killed in blast
   
Another land grab hits Madiwela
   
Nugegoda SSP’s arrest was only after probe, says CID
   
CMC breeding mosquitoes while targeting residents
   
Health education for Galle
   
Unceasing waves
   
UK police briefly detain ‘snapping Tigresses’
   
Will safeguard war widows’ future, assures Mahind
   

Sports
Dr. N.M. was not inaugural captain - letter
 
Leicestershire CC wins in Lanka
 
Horse Races at the Nuwara Eliya
   
ACU Kalutara - AGM
   
Sri Lanka will strive to beat Portugal
   
BCCI-Nimbus deal may have hit minor roadblock
   
Angry Indian fans react
   
The will to win
   
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Hulangamuwa steals the show
   
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Wijetunga, 10th Anandian to notch a Maroons 100
   
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Fancied Thomians suffer string of defeats

Plus
  Pensioners: Don't let it be said that they were allowed to die in peace
  Oh parched park!
  Something that's sacred to some should not be made fun of
  How to correct the many wrongs in the police
 
  K.P. Kulatunga
  Diyanesh Rajaratnam
  Sujith Prasanna Perera
   
   
One of the best batches of the best school!
   
Old world charm gets new attraction
   
A collector’s passion
   
A cure for all ills
   
It’s all about the ‘Mynd’
   
Haunting and sparkling music of a humanist
   
Kala Korner by Dee Cee
   
Pradeep’s musical journey continues
   
A black and white visual feast
   
A simple ceremony
   
Law and Society Trust celebrates 25 years
   
Getting to know your body
   

International
   
Alcohol, tobacco worse than drugs
   
People-to-People contacts: An Indo-Pakistan crisis
   
Mugabe says will survive Western attack
   
Pakistan, where ancient ruins are fast vanishing
   
No sex please, we're daddy's little girls
   
Plan for 'big one' in quake-prone areas, says US geophysicist
   
World's Minorities hit by US-led war on terror
   
‘A writer is first a citizen’
   
Volumes of greatness
   
Spotlight on Indian writers at Paris book fair
   
India designers mix femininity with tradition

 



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