Polls violence? Don’t blame us. Our intentions are noble
President Mahinda Rajapaksa and all UPFA candidates contesting the upcoming General Elections attended a special religious ceremony at Jayasirimaha Bodhiya at Anuradhapura yesterday. They pledged to conduct a peaceful election campaign free of violence. Pix Shantha Ratnayaka
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Breakthrough in Lasantha probe

A serving Army Major General, now on an overseas posting, has been re-called to Sri Lanka as CID detectives continued their investigations into the murder of Sunday Leader Editor Lasantha Wickrematunga.

Summary completed: General Fonseka faces court martial

A former parliamentarian of the United National Party (UNP) has officially confirmed that General Sarath Fonseka made contact with the opposition when he was serving as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).

Moneragala deception: UNP backs the victim
Some bidding adieu to politics
TNA is open to dialogue with any govt., says Sampanthan
Save our babies
Newcomers and veterans vie to enter Parliament
 
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George Steuarts eyes Indian, Philippines pharma market
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Elections, abuse of media and the EU
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SPORTS
What’s good for the goose is good for the selectors
While having my weekly chat with a cricket insider I inquired the real meaning of having the Provincial Tournament while already having a well established club cricket tournament where the roots run deep.
 
EDITORIAL
Oh! Parliament, rise to the grandeur of the past
Posters and banners of President Mahinda Rajapaksa and his main challenger, the retired General Sarath Fonseka have given way to a host of old, not-so-old and new faces.
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More blows to Fonseka's image -- Political Column
He handed nomination papers at the District Secretariat a day ahead of Friday's deadline. Along the route, crowds had gathered around a small table at the main bus station. They were signing a Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) backed petition demanding the release of retired General Sarath Fonseka from Army custody.
A twist in the tale -- The Economic Analysis
A reversal of the declining trend in fertility is disclosed in the most recent Demographic and Health Survey. The latest statistics of fertility in the country indicate a reversal of the declining fertility rates observed since the 1990s. This would bring fresh burdens on the economy.
 
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Back and never to leave again

Fifty-six-year-old Mohamed Basheer’s eyes still well up with tears when he recollects the day in 1990 when the LTTE issued an eviction order on all Muslims living in the Jaffna peninsula, giving them a few hours to quit a city that had been their home for as many generations as he could recollect.

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INSIDE SUNDAYTIMES
  News
Breakthrough in Lasantha probe
Polls chief warns of court action against media
Summary completed: General Fonseka faces court martial
Moneragala deception: UNP backs the victim
Bribery com. near death
More checks and security at counting centres
Stable or unstable?
Talk at the cafe Spectator
BASL elects new president
US can learn from Lanka: Congressman
Writer Christine Wilson passes away
Some bidding adieu to politics
TNA is open to dialogue with any govt., says Sampanthan
Newcomers and veterans vie to enter Parliament
Wilpattu National Park reopens
Illegal road endangering wildlife
Save our babies
Who's in, who's out: The dirty game begins
Sino-US crisis: Is Beijing overplaying its hand?
Let’s part with implacable enmity and pick the best
Ministry confirms UDA approval of land allocation
  Columns
Political Column
More blows to Fonseka's image
5th Column
Maverick politician for greener pastures?
The Economic Analysis
A twist in the tale
Lobby
Not issued with this week
Focus on Rights
The bar's message to the president
  International
Elections, abuse of media and the EU
Nervous Asia-Pacific on tsunami watch after Chile quake
Third major attack on Indians within two years
Turkish PM warns army as coup probe widens
Thai court seizes $1.4 bln of Thaksin family assets
Doubts persist in US over ISI double games
  Business Times
George Steuarts eyes Indian, Philippines pharma market
No urgency for Emirates to sell SriLankan stake
Etisalat open for acquisitions
IMF 3rd tranche in June if Sri Lanka is lucky
Taxes to go up; little impact on the public
NTB gets its act together after forex loss drama
Top bank’s post-tax profit dips
NDB CEO, economist Harsha seek parliament slots
Comment - Budget deficits and holiday perks
Sri Lanka’s Bribery Commission needs more fire-power
Economic development and transparency
‘Hands on experience never lets you down’ – Nahil Wijesuriya
Sri Lanka on verge of tech boom
AmCham hosts inaugural ‘Networking Happy Hour’
George Steuarts: Lanka’s oldest business looking to the future
Oman Air rejects sabotage allegations
Urgent policy adjustments needed to redress disarrayed economic fundamentals
Lanka IOC gets support of 1500 children in 'green'initiative
Home Security – stop the next burglary
Raigam to export salt to Japan
How effective was your last email?
Coco Lanka to acquire distribution firm
HNB posts 35% profit increase for 2009
LOLC poised for growth in post - war era
Apparel workers appeal to safeguard rights over GSP + issue
Regulators must maintain close dialogue with stakeholders for stability of financial markets
CMA pre-exam sessions on March 2-4
Kenya beats Sri Lanka as biggest tea exporter
Ceylon Theatres profits rise by 37%
Heritance Kandalama Spa among Asia's Top 5
IFAD provides $25 mln loan for Lankan agricultural development
Etisalat connects world's tallest tower, Burj Dubai
  Editorial
Oh! Parliament, rise to the grandeur of the past
  Sports
Great escape for Isipatana
What’s good for the goose is good for the selectors
Cricket to go with four selectors
Changing rugby and academies
Fast bowling: An exciting prospect
Wimaladharma begins his push
All eyes on Pasindu and Ishan at Sigiriya Rally
Kumar and Tharanga guide MAS Kandurata
Sunday Sports Guide
Await another close encounter
Nalanda waiting to break 56-year hoodoo
Rajans hold edge over Kingswood
Petes stun Trinity to take sevens cup home
Watch out for the Lankans they are there to perform
Sanath’s next test
Royal feel the Trinity wrath
Joe-Pete veterans – vie for Gary Melder trophy
Int’l Schools Athletic meet on March 5
St Patrick’s come out on top
Royal-Thomian Past cricketer’s dinner
Aravinda once again
Rilwan and Peiries were the best
Jaffna Central does it for the fourth time
North Korea through by a whisker
  Education
Opportunities for Sri Lankans to study Geography in North Dakota
American University Scholarship Interviews
From Sri Lanka to Melbourne: Studying at Swinburne University of Technology
Transforming A/L disappointment into success with Monash College
CIM @ ABS ... Truly a remarkable experience...
The ultimate development tool: Enterprise Education is here
Higher Education in Australia and Migration
Crowning achievements at SLIIT's Annual Convocation
Chartered Secretaries to commence local examinations
Edith Cowan University: School of Nursing, Midwifery and Postgraduate Medicine
Malaysia Education Exhibition 2010
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ICTA a key for Sri Lanka becoming best IT market in South Asia:BMI
hSenid Mobile Unveils revolutionary Open Source App Store and Community VAS platform
ICTA initiated eHuman Resource Management project launched
Much commended eGovernment policy
The Global Standard for Project Management Advancement
New Industrial Relations under the development of Information and Communication Technology
Mini INFOTEL Jaffna Exhibition

 

  Plus
Back and never to leave again
Choose politicos who will take us on road to recovery -- Letter to the editor
No way to treat a King or a General -- Letter to the editor
Resorting to colonial solution to try the General -- Letter to the editor
Lunawa lagoon birds’ paradise fast turning into garbage dump -- Letter to the editor
Honoured Trinity student was a true gentleman and genuine son of Lanka -- Appreciation
Moral values and discipline came first for exemplary teacher Sam -- Appreciation
You were our leader -- Appreciation
Saint, prophet and guru – and friend of ‘God’s little people’ -- Appreciation
Final battle to eradicate remaining sting of Malaria
Hanging on a string
A walk through the rainforest in Bodhinagala
Cool country-living, close to Haputale
Heil, Mary
Brotherly blend
Walking the talk on constitutions!
The differently abled bring new life to graceful Swan Lake
Criss-crossing of time, people and events
Of writers and writing
“What’s so wrong with having a sense of humour?”
Divas dare to be different
Prophet Muhammad – excellent exemplar
Dhamma and meditation teaching facility inaugurated
Sunday Times journalist to launch book
Saint’s relics brought to Lanka
  Magazine
Other Magazine Articles
Tune into Shaq and Shey
A flop of a hike, inspite of the hype
Country Roads rides off in style
magazine -- Cover of the week
Mirror Magazine Articles
Grease is the Word
Real issues
Haven for tech junkies
Internet Annoyances !
‘Twist and Shout’
TV Times Articles
Olympians on earth
Mother, child and a bookseller
Wind blows to Australia
Janakaraliya journeys to the holy city
Experience the ‘Orient Adventure’
‘Amaya Hills’ Culinary winners
Different strokes
BLUE BLACK THOMIAN PARTY on board
  Funday Times
Toys an unusual theme for stamps
World's tallest building opens
The Struggle -- A Poem for the week
The Seven Years War 1756 - 1763 -- World History
Learn with Gihan: Birds of Sri Lanka -- Number 15
Kids World
Reading Challenge
A journey to outer space
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