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Sunday September 9, 2007
Vol. 42 - No 15

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President Rajapaksa doing some tough talking with Minister A. H. M. Fowzie at the Galle rally. Pic by Ranjith Perera. Read more on....

NEWS
Head Line of the week |
Speaker to review vote on tax bills
Speaker W.J.M. Lokubandara is to reconsider the fate of the five financial bills passed in Parliament under controversial circumstances on Thursday.“I need time to study the .....
 
Security for Athas: US Senate....
The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee has urged President Mahinda Rajapaksa to “fully and immediately” restore the security detail and police guard provided for The Sunday Times Defence Correspondent and Consultant Editor Iqbal Athas and to “fully and credibly investigate” the threats and intimidation ......

 


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FINANCIAL TIMES
To school, at last Ceylon Leather reviving DI
Confusion, concern, apprehension and only just last week, relief. The saga where the Grade 1 admission issue not only went to the highest court in the land but also to Parliament and Cabinet, ....
The Ceylon Leather Products Ltd (CLPL), Sri Lanka’s largest domestic leather manufacturer, is cleaning up its debt by selling off valuable land and reviving the once-popular DI brand which has lost its shine. Officials said the company plans to sell one of its lands at Mattakkuliya....
   
Rainforest rescue Positive ‘beach boys’...
Rainforests influence weather patterns and are of prime importance for rainfall, water, fresh air and survival of mankind. Sri Lanka's forest cover has been dwindling from the time of British Colonial rule.....
Beruwela --“Be careful while you’re out there” was how Dharmin Samarajeewa, Secretary of the Tour Guides Association was warned by a foreign tourist when Samarajeewa was venturing out on to the beach in Beruwela for a stroll.The reason for the caution was the members....
COLUMNS
Political Thoughts from London
Change of course after talks in India The cogent case should drown the raucous din
   
The Sunday Times Economic Analysis Focus on Rights
The debate on the controversial dollar...... The media's confrontation with shadowy.....
 


SPORTS INTERNATIONAL
  INTERNATIONAL | Washington
President orders Sports Minister... Bin Laden mocks US as weak in .....
President Mahinda Rajapaksa has asked the country's sports minister Gamini Lokuge to investigate into the matter pertaining to all-rounder Upul Chandana's retirement.Speaking to The Sunday Times Minister Gamini Lokuge said .....
Elusive al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden mocked the United States as “weak” and vowed to escalate fighting in Iraq in a new video, his first such appearance in nearly three years.The al-Qaeda leader discusses current events but issues no direct threats in the video...
   
 
INTERNATIONAL | Portmao, Portugal
Lankan lions roar twice’ on day one Madeleine’s parents named as ....
It seemed like the Kandy SC juggernaut all over again as the SriLankan Sevens team comprising five players from the home club and two ex Kandyans treated the crowd to a delightful exhibition of sevens rugby to take their appointed place in the semi-finals by beating Thailand 36 points
The mother and father of British toddler Madeleine McCann, who vanished while on holiday in Portugal, have both been named as formal suspects by police, their lawyer said today.


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Mesmerizing melodies Commander - Sukharabhathu
Whoever doesn't come out with his fingers clicking and flipping, his hands clapping, humming the just-heard songs, or screaming out loud in an over-excited Aretha Franklin-like voice after this concert, without doubt has no perception of music or the emotion it carries, connecting people.
The commanders of Ruhuna surrendered. But Queen Sugala survived and managed to escape. One commander who was defeated in a previous fight, was kept as a prisoner by King Parakramabahu. He was a brave son of Ruhuna.


TV TIMES
KANDY TIMES
Samy's Story Library auditorium yet to come up...
‘Samy's Story’, Gratien prize winning novel of Capt. Elmo Jayawardena is being made into a film by young filmmaker Priyankara Vitanachchi and is in its post production stage.
Moving you to previous issue dated Sunday September 2, 2007.


 

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Financial Times
Central Bank says US$500 bond sale on
   
‘We follow the law’- HSBC
   
Local hoteliers eye the Maldives
   
Experts say tax policies in urgent need of reform
   
Airlines fleecing public, says ALFEA
 
Rare exposure for Sri Lanka - Picture Story
 
Playing to the gallery
   
Exploring alternative dimensions of poverty in Sri Lanka - Book Review
   
Tourism synergies between Sri Lanka and the Maldives
   
Colombo Dockyard delivers two more Launches
   
Canadian business leader meets Canada council in Colombo
 
Janz blames employees in Customs fraud case
 
Hayleys HJS Condiments wins prestigious BRC certification
 
Brandix opens Centre of Inspiration for Casualwear
 
Effective corporate presentations
 
Enhancing Ceylon Tea in world markets
 
Grant Sri Lanka dabbles in Mojo Magic Art
 
KumbukRiver nominated for World Travel Awards
 
Singer employees help needy elders
 
Intimex Consulting’s Sri Lanka operations
   
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EPSI Computers/APPLE opens ‘EPSI iStore’
   
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Sri Lanka urged to promote sustainable construction
   
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Yamaha Gladiator sales up on Malinga drive
   
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Swiss National Day
   
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Outstanding Young Persons Awards again this year
   
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IFS’s “Google-like” business application
   
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Back to the roots for Wegapitiya - Successful Entrepreneurs
   
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Ceybank Fund recorded highest capital gains
   
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Singer second quarter profit tumbles
   
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LB Finance reports best year in history
   
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Cheque returns: Big problem for business - Letter
   
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Sri Lanka Savings Bank – when is it really opening? - Letter
   
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‘Bonus Shares’ crisis a canard - Point of View
   
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Kerawalapitiya Combined Cycle Power Plant - Right of Reply
   
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USAID – The Competitiveness Programme ends after 6 years
   
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TMC Wisdom 2007 Quiz on Sept 15
   
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DFCC – one among the successful few
   
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Commercial Bank honours long serving employees - Picture Story
   
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Cargills takes on the world with its model
   
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Superdry’s container desiccant
   
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Amana and Muslim Aid fund small entrepreneurs
   
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Tea-making: Malaysian or Sri Lankan style!! - Picture Story
   
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Oil exploration; the battle begins
   
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Rupee: Trouble for some, blessing for others
   
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RPC profits sharply up 91% to Rs 465 mln
   
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Stafford Hotels achieves 155% rise in profits in Q1
   
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Yala National Park open till Sept. 15
   
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Business leaders silent over foreign bond
   
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Inflation is theft; state takes away ‘our’ money
   
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Grande Punto wins design award from “Auto Car “magazine
   
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Virtusa announces IPO and its price
   


TV Times
   
   
Training on Ecotourism by SLETF
   
‘THOMIAN SOCIETY OF COLOMBO’ in a colourful night
   
Good old Meloney magic
   
The Burgher Association in ‘Rythmic Glow’
   
Readers Corner
  DK - Get your act together!!!
  Of Clarence, Concerts and debacles
  SirasaTV : High flyer
   

News
Glitz and blitz at New York Ritz for huge Lankan delegation
   
Britain ready to help Lanka achieve political settlement
 
Military moves into Silavatturai
 
Lankan children highly prone to violence says Swiss envoy
 
Prime forest cover under the axe
 
Business chambers condemn Ranil’s remark
 
A/L paper marking boycott continues despite assurance by Exams Chief
 
IGP of cons
 
Media groups want reforms implemented
 
We will go ahead despite obstacles, says President
 
Alarm rings on CoL
 
An attempt to ship raw leather as ekel
   
Govt. reloading phoney cards: JVP - Parliament
   
Royal Park death: Probe continues
   
CEB unions to Minister: Make rules of justice applicable to all
   
Malaka used a pistol to hit me: Accountant
   
Lanka ready to face HR charges in Geneva
   
13 killed in fresh incidents in North-East
   
President has his say and way
   
Lunugala rape-murder: The road to breakthrough
   

Sports
 
 
 
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Plus
Letters to the editor
  Blaring loud speakers that violate the laws
  Let's spit out this bad habit
  Why are our students treated thia way?
 
Appreciations
  K.C. Kamalasabeyson
  Clare Senewiratne
  Dharmawansa Senadhira
   
Arts
  Search for security amidst the disorder
  40 years on Cantata’s choral music lives on
   
Features
  Getting to know a Swami
  Friend in need
  Churning out dreams
  A little place full of love
   
Books
  Leafing through their choice
  Making history come alive
  J.B.Disanayaka's latest book
  ... and Christopher Ondaatie's too
  SIYOTH:Journal on birds
   
Environment
  Monitoring and protecting feathered migrants
   
People and events
  Getting to know the pleasures of Bonsai
  Stamp to honour 50th anniversary of Buddhist mission to Germany
  A chapter closes amicably
  Maximus bags Presidential Export Award
  The People's Movement for the Rights of Patients
  Toastmasters Sri Lanka Division Executive Committee
  Richard Mega Book Sale 2007
  Plant exhibition ends today
  Dance of the tents
  Another Revelation before championships
   

International
   
US sees India as partner in global naval alliance
   
Hurricane Felix: Victims seek aid, body search continues
   
   
Nuclear steps undermine peace: India should sign NPT
   
Clinton says he's ready to be 'first laddie'
   
Africans still seething over Sarkozy speech
   
Pakistan: Democracy, fundamentalism or military rule again?
   
New York City taxi strike has an unlikely leader
   
The sky that’s disappearing
   
In poor countries, spinal injury still means death
   

 



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