Sundaytimes
Long arm of the law not long enough
Gampaha District UPFA provincial council candidate Kingsley Kasthuriarachchi, still wanted for questioning by the police for the past 11 days in connection with the killing of a JVP member in Veyangoda on April 6, is seen engaged in a friendly chat with a police officer in the Kirindiwela area yesterday during a campaign meeting. See Page 3 for related story.Pic by Saman Kariyawasam..

COLUMNS
End of the way for Norway- Political Column
A two-day pause in 'offensive operations' and a relative lull during the festive season did not take the world spotlight away from Sri Lanka. Nor did it dull some significant domestic developments.
Not merely a balance of payments crisis- The Economic Analysis
The current economic crisis is generally looked upon as a problem in the balance of payments and a foreign exchange crisis. It is often interpreted as a crisis caused by the global downturn and recession.
INTERNATIONAL
Crime and corruption taint India's democracy
Rahul Deepankar, a distinguished Indian physician from Chicago, said goodbye to his roaring practice to contest election in his country. Being a dalit, he thought he had all the advantages of contesting from a reserved seat.
 
 
MAGAZINE
Shehan’s winning googly
Shehan Karunatilaka still has the tickets for every music concert he’s ever been to; the Police, Suzanne Vega and Travis jostle for space alongside The Red Hot Chilli Peppers on a board tacked to a wall in his home.
 
  FUNDAY
Parliament is shifted to Sri Jayewardenepura
The Zamorin was not frightened of Lorenzo de Almeida. He fought equally well. But before long, he had to retreat, being unable to fight the powerful army of the Portuguese.

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.... EDUCATION
Investing the difference
Money! It's one of the most psychologically charged issues of our lives. Most people will give up much more valuable things than money in order to earn more of it; such as, giving up time spent with their families and friends, putting themselves
TOP NEWS
UN call for pause in fighting rejected
A United Nations move for a pause in the fighting in the northern Wanni battle zone -- a prelude to a sea-based evacuation operation of trapped civilians – has met with stiff opposition from the Government.
 
Rs. 92 billion oil hedging dispute goes for arbitration
The Government’s talks with commercial banks over the US$ 800 million (Rs. 92 billion) oil-hedging dispute have collapsed and the issue will be decided by international arbitration, Minister Sarath Amunugama said yesterday.
- Govt. acts to save face in EPC
- Lull in fighting
- Errors in poll cards, double registration raise questions
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EDITORIAL
Electing white elephants
While the Government engages an increasingly-agitated International Community, especially 'Election-India' seeking a ceasefire in and around the 'safe zone' in the Wanni,
  PLUS
“Westward ho!”
This fascinating account flows, alas! not from my pen, and I claim no authorship. But let me tell you of how I chanced upon the story. I found a copy of an old “Veerakesari” newspaper with a grainy photograph of a Jaffna Thoni
  FINANCIAL TIMES
Chambers concerned over NBL hike
Leading chambers of commerce and industry in Sri Lanka are expressing serious concerns about the impending increase in the Nation Building Levy (NBL) to 3% from 1% and its effect on businesses.
SPORTS
Thilan, Dilshan go up the ladder
Thilan Samaraweera, who, of late, has become one of the most reliable batsmen in the Lankan line-up, has been included in category two of the SLC yearly contract.
  >MEDI SCENE
Heard about Baha?
Five-year-old Kavishka Dilshan, with his head in plaster, is walking around Ward 12 of the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children, oblivious of the fact that he is a tiny trailblazer in Sri Lanka.
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End of the way for Norway
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Beware the outbursts of charity and honesty flooding the city!

The Economic Analysis
Not merely a balance of payments crisis
Inside the glass house
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- US pledges one billion dollars to help stabilise PAK
- Dialog first to pilot HSPA+ at 21 Mbps
- Passport Office makes massive profits in 2008
- Ceylinco Insurance makes mammoth Rs. 20 billion in 2008
- Corporate governance, greed and arrogance
- Ombudsman brings quick relief
- Home grown economic model to spur Sri Lanka
- Hard times ahead for Sri Lanka
- SriLankan trains more youngsters for careers as pilots
- CIMA CEO Forum with SIM focused on responsibilities and opportunities beyond the war
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- Maliban introduces ‘Maliban Milk’
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- “Westward ho!”
- A one-stop clinic to catch it in time
- Cupful of cure
- Tussle over tusks
- Bewailing sad fate of Bawa house on Alfred Place -- Letters to the editor
- Sordid state of affairs in our private sector -- Letters to the editor
- Hail, the saviours of our nation -- Letters to the editor
- Dr. Algama’s unique ‘sree veena’ should be preserved for posterity -- Letters to the editor
- Orthopaedic surgeon revered in Lanka and overseas -- Appreciation
- Giant in the field of obstetrics -- Appreciation
- Tribute to a beloved grandmother -- Appreciation
- Asian NGOs must lead in Asia
- ‘Kaw Ama Watura: The Life of Christ in Sinhala Verse’ reproduced after 60 years
- Magical book for children
- OSC primary school celebrates Sinhala/Tamil New Year as part of curriculum
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