A day after Japan confronted devastation along its northeastern coast, with fires raging and parts of some cities under water after a massive earthquake and tsunami, residents in Natori City in Miyagi Prefecture in northeastern Japan are seen walking to an evacuation centre. REUTERS
TOP NEWS
Chinese aircraft firm also gets Galle Face land

A Chinese aircraft manufacturing company will be the second of three successful bidders for star class hotels to be built on the area around the Galle Face Green to be vacated by the Ministry of Defence and Army Headquarters, Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa told the Sunday Times.

India makes official protest over PM’s remarks

Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner Prasad Kariyawasam was called to the Indian External Affairs Ministry in South Block in New Delhi on Thursday to be told of the Indian Government’s displeasure. Mr. Kariyawasam has met a Joint Secretary, a position equivalent to that of a Director General.

Police HQ moving to Nugegoda
SriLankan flight attendants to protest from tomorrow
Fonseka also listed as a witness in his defence
LG polls: Politicians of all hues certain of victory amidst people apathy
Lankans from Libya in limbo
No state doctor can refuse to treat a patient – alcohol-user or not: medico
Govt. says many offers to manage Hilton Hotel
Food sample quality report, clean handlers must for eateries
Food outlet favourite leaves a bad taste
Asia needs its own monetary fund
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MAGAZINE
Set for space
Sanjaya Vithana is an artist, photographer and many things but the influence of his next career move dates back a long time. To the late 70’s to be precise and the release of a film that would have an unparalleled impact on the movie world – Star Wars.
BUSINESS TIMES
Hilton hotel control in a limbo
The Sri Lankan government this week formally re-possessed the land on which the Hilton hotel stands relegating the hotel’s owning company, Hotel Developers Lanka Ltd (HDL) to an organization without an asset, a huge debt totalling more than Rs 10 billion and continuing losses.
TIMES 2
Japan faces nuclear disaster
An explosion and feared meltdown at one of Japan's nuclear plants today exposed the scale of the disaster facing the country after a massive quake and tsunami left 1,000 feared dead.
EDUCATION
Deakin University, Australia Join Hands with IIHS to Deliver Health Care Programmes in Sri Lanka
Deakin University was established in the 1970s as a new generation Australian university. Named after Alfred Deakin, Australia's second Prime Minister, Deakin combines a university's traditional focus on excellent teaching and research with a desire to seek new ways of developing and delivering courses.


SPORTS
I felt so sorry for Dilshan for letting off the hat-trick
Five matches gone and our passage to the quarter-finals have been confirmed. Our first objective has therefore been achieved, but that does not make our next game against New Zealand on Friday any less important. We want to qualify in the best possible position.
 

 

EDITORIAL
Another polls circus and the clowns

It is said that a cartoon, very much like a photograph, speaks a thousand words. Nowhere is this more appropriate than in the recent political cartoons on Thursday's local government elections. They say it all. There are cartoons in the independent media depicting the Commissioner of Elections as a 'pambaya' (scarecrow) in the face of abuse of state resources .....

COLUMNS
UN cover-up of secret meeting on Lanka -- Political Column
The exclusive report in last week's the Sunday Times and related details in the political commentary about a Sri Lanka delegation meeting UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon's panel probing alleged war crimes issues in Sri Lanka reverberated in the portals of the United Nations in New York.
A savvy question and answer session indeed! -- Focus on Rights

It is true that questions of coconut prices, the elephant-human conflict and bad sanitation at housing schemes are problems that directly affect segments of the population of Sri Lanka.

 
PLUS
D-Day for Dolphin

It was Tuesday evening, March 9. A team from the National Aquatic & Research Agency (NARA) was on their way to Kalpitiya when they received a message from their regional centre about a stranded dolphin. The dolphin had been spotted in the Puttalam lagoon at Palakudawa near Kalpitiya. The NARA team with NARA Chairman, Dr. Hiran Jayawardene, a marine mammal expert, were close to the area and decided to promptly turn around and rush there.

FUNDAY
ICC World Cup 2011
All had gathered,
Where nothing is to be bothered,
It’s cricket season,
And it’s the only reason.

 

FREEHOLD
The BoC's novel credit scheme empowers Sri Lankan fishermen
Recovering from the ill effects of a three decade war in the North and East and recent natural disasters including flash floods, Sri Lankan Government is now setting about bringing stability through laying a foundation for strong economic development, with the fishing industry high on the agenda.

 

INSIDE SUNDAYTIMES
  News
Chinese aircraft firm also gets Galle Face land
Apocalyptic carnage in Japan
India makes official protest over PM’s remarks
What goes out comes back
Police HQ moving to Nugegoda
Minimal impact on Lanka
SriLankan flight attendants to protest from tomorrow
LG polls: Politicians of all hues certain of victory amidst people apathy
Tax Dept. employees to report ‘sick’ tomorrow
Jumbo tragedy
Fonseka also listed as a witness in his defence
Phones and shoes confiscated
Lankans from Libya in limbo
Vesak Celebrations, Perahera in New York
No state doctor can refuse to treat a patient – alcohol-user or not: medico
Lanka’s tsunami destruction directly linked to destroyed coral reefs
Govt. says many offers to manage Hilton Hotel
Mental patients not neglected, assures top health official
Women’s Day came and went...
Food sample quality report, clean handlers must for eateries
Food outlet favourite leaves a bad taste
EPF set to cross Rs. 1 trillion; Reaches Rs. 900 billion in 2010, pays 12.5% interest
Data processor released on bail
Asia needs its own monetary fund
  Columns
Political Column
UN cover-up of secret meeting on Lanka
5th Column
Let’s put it across with the indelible cross
The Economic Analysis
Massive US$ 5.2 B trade deficit: Implications for exports
Lobby
Raising LTTE bogey creates diplomatic row
Focus on Rights
A savvy question and answer session indeed!
Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Mind your tongue Mr. Prime Minister
From the sidelines
War crimes investigation: Bell Pottinger vs LTTE Inc.
Column By Gomin Dayasri
Not issued with this week
  Times 2
Japan faces nuclear disaster
Europe and US step up pressure on Gaddafi to go
At a glance
Jayalalithaa slams DMK's muscle-flexing with Congress as drama
'I'm still in love with Bill'
Fanatics told me to rot in hell, says Muslim Miss Universe girl
Don't do a Diana, Kate, PLEASE ditch your wedding diet
British unis take a beating
Julianne Moore to play Sarah Palin in new U.S. TV
Sun rises on Japan quake tragedy
How the so-called guardians of free speech are silencing the messenger
Is the 'future' coming to Egypt?
Middle East revolts: Obama gets it right
Japan: Leading the way in disaster preparedness
Somali pirate: I made $2.4 m from ransoms in 2010
US forces kill Afghan President’s cousin and says it’s a mistake
  Business Times
Hilton hotel control in a limbo
SEC to rent three BOI floors; life back to normal at BOI
Massive Rs 32 bln loss due to traffic congestion:Transport expert
Shareholders unanimously approve NLF private placement
Ten more hospitals from Nawaloka
Unlikely events for tourists
Sampath keen to sell Union Bank stake
Dialog signs BOI agreement for local BPO
Net inflow of foreign investment was $459 mln in 2010
Martin Roll seminars: Panel of eminent Lankan CEOs discuss brands, strategy
Commemorative coin
Comment - Governance in the markets
Feature - What makes you to pay more for your food
Right of Reply - ‘BOI applications not processed’
Construction and manufacturing to drive 2011 stock profits
Lankan development bonds draw offers worth $204 mln
Growth in self-expressive products is surging in Sri Lanka
Achiever awards by CNCI held for past 10 years
Fitch upholds ETI's 'BB-(lka)' / stable
UK's Export Credit Guarantee raises exposure limit to Sri Lanka
HSBC Holdings' 2010 profit before tax up 169%
ICAEW envoy to visit Sri Lanka to strengthen ties with ICASL
Onerous task of serving more than 11,000 meals a day
Financial sector must keep up credit, improve risk and be well capitalised : CB Governor
Reducing size of Govt. won’t help budget deficits and debt : top intl economist
TFC moves towards stability devoid of MBSL
WSO2 technology helps top Ukraine bank
Sri Lanka to present National Green Awards for industrialists
Letter - Education issues
Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industries formed in Trincomalee
Nawaloka Petroleum targets 10% market share for ‘Total’ lube oil
Free Lanka Capital Holdings divests 45% in private placement, IPO
Letter - Highway robbery by a former Ceylinco firm
Kalpitiya: Applicant raises concerns on cancelled tender bids
CISI launches Sri Lanka office
Parakrama to address Terminal Operators conference in China
Credit Suisse checks out Sri Lanka’s investment options
Long simmering dispute over Hilton ends
Funday Times
A simple circuit
ICC World Cup 2011 -- Poem for the week
Earth Watch
Fathom Ares the courageous
Australia 1788 - 1913 -- History
Kids' World
  Editorial
Another polls circus and the clowns
  Sports
I felt so sorry for Dilshan for letting off the hat-trick
Bad light halts Thomian party
No room for complacency or slip ups
Umar Akmal suffers injury scare
Navaratne still in pursuit end of tenth count
Proteas tame high riding India
Buchanan and Moody among those seeking the Lankan position
Tendulkar extends WC centuries record
It is thrilling to know that Sri Lanka is in the quarters
Science College cries foul play by Schools Rugby Association
Want to win the Cup? Don’t forget the fielding -- Sunday Musings
Brian Baptist to boost CH rugby
Mohamed not happy with IRB suspension
Jaffna Central record fifth successive win
Oshada guides St. Sebastian’s
Another reminder by Chandimal
Marso’s vision to bring Police rugby back to its glory days
Aney Is It True with Nam
Zims were never a big threat to confident Lanka -- Take Another Look At Cricket
Please can someone tell us who is responsible? -- Rugby Talk
  Education
Deakin University, Australia Join Hands with IIHS to Deliver Health Care Programmes in Sri Lanka
Students of Oxford College procure world prizes at ABE Examinations
Experience American University for a Day
CISI launches Sri Lanka office
IT skills in high demand by employers
CIMA Spellmaster is back on the air
MSU's Medical Science alternatives to medicine profession
To study in UK choose MJM International Consultants (Pvt) Ltd
12 Month MBA or Traditional MBA
BCAS launches HND in Bio-medical Science
TOEFL preparation at PATHE
Bringing US-SL together on Marine Biology
Come July, and Australia changes Migration Programme
Study in Canada
PMP - the CREDENTIAL that moves you forward!
Aerospace and Aviation at Glamorgan- UK
Why study Business in the United States?
Garden City College - the right place to graduate from two top universities in India
Epic Excellence Award at SLIIT Graduation 2011
Helping the Nursing graduates of Sri J’pura Uni
Gateway undergraduates win Global and Regional High Achiever Awards
UGC approves BCS HEQ as entry qualification for postgraduate studies
Free Hold
The BoC's novel credit scheme empowers Sri Lankan fishermen
Delmege wins once again at Architects 2011
Arugam Bay fishing community vital for development of tourism in the area
New Zesta pack presented to Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe
Another breakthrough from John Piper International
'Carbon Footprint - Take it with you"
Election of New Council at SLIA Annual General Meeting
Sadaharitha Rewards the Premier-Platinum members
Plus
D-Day for Dolphin
Will longer hours make healthier minds?
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
‘It’s been a whirlwind start’
Yet another treat from Sybil
Casa Serena, new gallery in town
Three days of hair and beauty festival
Peace in the air, pieces in the sky
‘It’s the little thug who becomes the sadistic ragger’
60 years of flying high sealed with a coin
Shaping a post-colonial state and its constitutional evolution
The country’s destiny through the lives of people
Waves of tragedy: Natural and man-made
People and events
  Magazine
Magazine Articles
‘Once upon a time in a castle...’
Colombo streets to beat to the sound of young drums
More time to send entries to Channels 2011
Set for space
The sound of music beckons
Bonding womanhood, water
It’s not all bombs and destruction
magazine -- Cover of the week
Mirror Magazine Articles
thepapare.com goes glossy
Doing their school proud
Alternate worlds and computer games
A new language for dance
Serving your community
Rotaractors launch ‘Home Sweet Home’
TV Times Articles
Jetwing Vil Uyana presents the harvest festival
Entry to Horton Plains........
‘Challenges’ challenge to youth
Timeless love tale in animation

 

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