Left behind: The forlorn fate of the disabled
Buses rarely stop for 27-year-old Colombo University graduate Nuwantha Gunasekara, who is visually impaired. “I take…
Tackling the dengue danger rising from major construction sites
Drizzles or heavy downpours – the relentless rain is here. With the rains, comes the fear…
Schoolboy crush led to murder
Investigators believe a three-month dispute over a love affair caused the stabbing murder of a boy…
Nose above water
One evening, a few weeks ago, I overheard the answers of a student who appeared for…
The Hathurusingha conundrum
A few days after Sri Lanka returned from their first-round Asia Cup exit, Coach Chandika Hathurusingha…
‘Always breakdown’ – the high penalty count
The breakdown is an important part of rugby but should not be confused with the breakdown…
Police can arrest law-breaking MPs
In any democratic society, parliament is considered as the supreme legislature which formulates policies, rules and…
60,000 schoolchildren receive educational aid from Zam Zam Foundation
Some 60,000 schoolchildren from rural areas and poor families were provided educational aid on Tuesday under…
Everocks Gold lift title
A spirited Everocks Gold team was crowned champions of Fantastic 5 Season 3 Futsal Tournament while…
Courageous helping hands behind Rehab Lanka
Amidst the humdrum surroundings of Maligawatta a name board proclaims ‘Rehab Lanka’. Entering this ordinary-looking building…
The annual concert of Kinder Care Montessori
The annual concert of Kinder Care Montessori House of Children was held on November 24, 2018…
News
All’s not well
Amid reports that President Maithripala Sirisena may sack Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa in the coming days, their looks seem to tell the story that all’s…
Rajapaksa faces removal after motion on Wednesday
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa faces removal next week after just…
New Govt. in ‘ungodly rush’ to work out US$ 10bn LNG project
Bandula welcomes investments; ‘no questions asked’
Dual party dilemma over MR, Namal and others
Killing of two policemen: Former LTTE cadre surrenders
Sri Lanka hosts VBSS training course for SE Asia navies
Bush was with us to share our sorrow during the tsunami tragedy: Mangala
Prices rise and profits dip as rupee continues to fall
Monk hospitalised after alleged assault by UC member
Interact with journalists and report back: Amunugama to SL envoys
Army Women’s Corps to hold symposium on role of women in peace and sustainable development
Away from the political floodgates
Rajapaksa’s lawyers seek dismissal of Quo-Warranto petition
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Thilanga stumped by ICC’s latest move
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has made it mandatory for anybody wishing to join its Board of Directors to not have any links with the…
Army play with spirit and CH crash land
Fifteen Army ruggerites played the game of their life to…
Competition gathering momentum with Navod revving up
Asalanka to lead Lanka’s Emerging Squad
Angelo Perera ‘ton’ props NCC
Army beat Saunders; retain FA Cup for third successive year
Dulaj helps Dharmaraja make 255 vs Zahira
Referee assaulted; SLRRS to boycott Ratmalana venue
Hathurusingha’s wings clipped?
Sri Lanka bags Deaf Cricket World Cup
The Hathurusingha conundrum
Dealing with indiscipline in cricket: The Pramodaya factor
Murali’s world record of 166 wickets marked by the SSC
Thilan Rangana in Laureus World Sports Awards panel
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Call for biz to back social discourse
By Raj MoorthyChambers meeting President on Monday
Business leaders this week slammed Sri Lankan politicians for the crisis facing the country, urged support to new social movements and observed that national interest…
No-pay leave for female public officers to have a baby
One-year no pay leave will be granted to female public…
“So Sri Lanka” – white elephant in political circus
Public enterprises directed to invest only in 8 state banks
Political impasse causes revenue slippage of over Rs.72 bn
House of Horrors
Nose above water
PM wants RPCs alternative solution to wage hike
Dr. K.A.S. Keeragala appointed Chairman Sri Lanka Insurance
Hela Clothing appoints new chairman
Young Sri Lankans, Indians more informed, more tech-savvy and more connected
Cyberspace: The next frontier for Sri Lanka Signal Corps
New smaller coins into circulation
Hemaka’s story: Life and times of another top corporate giant
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Editorial
On the cusp of a settlement?
Desperate situations require desperate remedies. And that is the need of this dark hour as the country’s economic and political stability continues its dismal slide. At least now, President Maithripala Sirisena seems to have realised his folly in the catastrophic decision of October 26 to eject his Prime Minister and…
Columns
- Political Commentary
Sirisena works out ceasefire; Rajapaksa faces the axe
Backchannel moves portend signs of end to political turmoil: Sirisena wants a new UNF Premier MR says he won’t quit, but President can sack him; key motion on…
- 5th Column
The gavel strikes, as the nation is on pins
Your Lordships, We don’t usually write to you but then, I thought I must write to you now because these are unusual times. In some seventy years of…
- The Economic Analysis
Political crisis retards economic recovery and development
The political stalemate of over one month is a severe blow to the economy. This year’s economic recovery would be retarded and next year’s economic performance would be…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
TNA urges President to respect norms of democracy
A Tamil National Alliance (TNA) delegation led by R. Sampanthan was at the Presidential Secretariat on Friday evening for a meeting with President Maithripala Sirisena to discuss ways…
- Focus on Rights
Sri Lanka’s civil resistance awakens, like the phoenix from the ashes
Despite the undeniable shock caused to Sri Lanka’s democratic system on October 26th 2018 as a result of President Maithripala Sirisena’s swearing in of a new Prime Minister…
- Sunday Punch
A tragedy of two prime ministers but whose coke is the real thing?
It is the best of times for the Rajapaksa fraternity to make hay while the torrid sun shines. It is the worst of times for the Wickremesinghe clan…
- Thoughts from London
President’s book-fact, fiction or spin
In these days of gloom and doom in Sri Lanka and Britain where a tiny ray of sunshine is so welcome and the sound of laughter enlivens life,…
- Lobby
An olive branch from Wijeyadasa and a House poised for a resolution sooner than later
Four of the six political parties represented in Parliament this week once again demonstrated in no uncertain terms that they together command the majority in Parliament, with President…
Plus
Far from the playing field
The trek up ahead is muddy after the rains the night before. We are greeted by warm, welcoming smiles all around but there’s an eeriness…
From exhibition at Matale Town Hall to Royal Collection
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
Courageous helping hands behind Rehab Lanka
Before and beyond ‘Reef’
Await Mohammed Hanif and more
Men in black brighten up a rainy night
Raw Mango in Colombo
‘Santa’s Village’: A carnival that you must go to this season
Mahila Samiti handicrafts sale: Always something to look forward to
Seasonal gifts from the Knit and Chat ladies
‘Vedasa 2018’: Not just another medical exhibition
Athulathmudali Oration postponed
EFL launches book on conserving Sinharaja
Turning back the pages of a 60-year-old story
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Going behind the scenes at MAMMA MIA!
With barely three weeks to go before the spectacular London West End stage production of MAMMA MIA!, presented by Cinnamon Life opens in Colombo for…
Head to Tropic of Linen today for local seasonal finds
Not-to-be-missed seasonal events
The lotus blooms as a symbol of all that’s natural
Think creative, solve problems innovatively
A beat of his own
A new wave in lifestyle retail with Kokath
A look back at the voices behind TEDx Colombo
Music News
Buddhi De Mal and Wagon Park back on stage
‘PRAISE’ from JASTIC
‘Ran Tharu Paaya’-Christmas Musical evening
Keerthi in the spotlight again
Dr. Seuss’ holiday classic in cinema
‘Ravana’ on television
A cinematic carnival by the sea
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Police can arrest law-breaking MPs
In any democratic society, parliament is considered as the supreme legislature which formulates policies, rules and…
From Brexit to eternity: Britain on cliffhanger over May’s deal
Seeking peace needs an enterprising foreign polıcy
More Sunday Times 2 >>Education News
Pak HC delivers lecture on China -Pakistan Economic Corridor
Pakistan High Commissioner Dr. Shahid Ahmad Hashmat delivered a lecture on “China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC):…
Signal Corp’s Wave a big draw among schoolchildren
Security beefed up for GCE O/L exams
More Education News >>TV Times
Buddhi De Mal and Wagon Park back on stage
Buddhi de Mal is an exquisite singer/songwriter originally born and raised in Moratuwa, Sri Lanka and…
‘PRAISE’ from JASTIC
‘Ran Tharu Paaya’-Christmas Musical evening
More TV Times >>Funday Times
The power of the King
In those days, the king enjoyed autocratic power. It was the king who could declare war…