“New normal” to a “new dynamic”: National Law Conference looks to the future in largely virtual event
For the first time in its history, the National Law Conference (NLC) organised by the Bar…
Traditional farmers not an environmental threat, says President
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday said he did not consider villagers who have been engaged in traditional…
COVID’s second wave blow too much to bear for small-scale businesses
Ella, once a bustling little town filled with tourists, will surely be mistaken for a ghost…
Private sector intrusion: Veddah chief petitions court to protect forests and Adhi Vasi rights
Veddah chief takes the Mahaweli to Court: Last week, this headline struggled desperately for attention in…
Estuarine fisher folk appeal for jetty
Fishermen say a new jetty should be built at the Maha Oya estuary at Poruthota, so…
Fishermen of Kappal Adiya helpless as backhoes destroy mangroves
The mangroves on the banks of the Odaya river in Kappal Adiya in Kalpitiya are now…
SLPP embarrasses Prime Minister; then buries its head in the COVID sand
Not often does a Government make a complete fool of its own leaders but the ruling…
Lights are out in the Land of the Pagodas
Since February 1, the entire world has been shedding tears for Aung Suu Ky. The ‘International…
APIIT Sri Lanka holds its annual Convocation 2020
The Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT) Sri Lanka held its annual Convocation at the…
NCHS ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Nawaloka College of Higher Studies, Colombo Academic excellence awards held on Thursday, 11th February, 2021 at…
SLTC – Deakin Intake now on; Four New Degrees Offered by Prestigious Deakin University, Australia
Sri Lanka’s foremost provider of quality foreign education in technology and related disciplines, Sri Lanka Technological…
News
Did I say anything wrong
Never shy of attracting the headlines, Industries Minister Wimal Weerawansa stirred the political pot within the ruling coalition, suggesting that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa should be…
Lanka bluntly writes off UN Human Rights Chief’s report
Sri Lanka has hit back at the United Nations Human Rights High Commissioner Michelle Bachelet’s latest report calling for targeted sanctions, saying it is based…
Burial issue: Health Minister will decide
A decision on COVID-19 victims being buried will be made by Health Minister Pavithra Wanniaarachchi. “She is still undergoing treatment for COVID-19 infection,” Dr Sudharshani…
Govt. to sign swap deal with China for US$ 1.5 billion; India deal unlikely
COVID-19 vaccine: 18,000 doses discarded due to ‘absurd’ stance
New variant: Talks tomorrow on the need for islandwide lockdown
Abandoned LRT project’s consultants demand Rs. 5 billion for work done
SC holds corporal punishment in schools is unlawful after teacher’s slap across the ear
CID asked to probe reports that Easter Sunday bomber’s wife back in country
CMC takes up issue of company charging parking fees failing to pay CMC Rs. 12m
Don’t destroy a green oasis
Remembering Upali
Vaccines through COVAX due this month
“New normal” to a “new dynamic”: National Law Conference looks to the future in largely virtual event
Price volatility puts veggies beyond reach once more
Flood Plains Valley Protection People’s Movement fears flood gates will open
No more PCR tests at airports; entry rules relaxed
No respect for the dead, scant regard for the living
March school re-opening in Western Province uncertain
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Anika Seneviratne bags second major title weeks after claiming National Championship
By M. Shamil AmitTENNIS
The reigning National Women’s Open champion Anika Seneviratne overcame some stiff resistance from Savini Jayasuriya before easing to victory 7/5, 3/6, 6/3 at the 105th…
Fails to CoPE again
Several audits have confirmed that Sri Lanka Cricket’s existing IT…
SLR determined to take off with Commander’s Cup
Gaja fillip for Sri Lanka basketball ahead of FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers in Bahrain
Debarawewa SC, Hambantota CC advance to final
Sri Lankan-born physio going great guns Down Under
Horseracing industry in India survives pandemic as Sri Lanka gears for return
Tennis: desperate to defiance
To free or not to free
Golf prodigy swings for glory
A thought from a loyal Sri Lankan cricket fan
Gilbert aims to attract more youngsters for shotgun shooting
Super League from February 26
Entries for Travel Trade Carrom close on February 15
Lass from Kamburupitiya Nethmi Nimthera fuelled by Olympic boxing dream
Jaffna Royals, Nallur Brongos maintain unbeaten record
Gateway’s Savini and Ruvi win National Tennis Championships
Business Times
Made in Sri Lanka exhibition
Colourful products at the ‘Lankapak’ exhibition, organised by the Sri Lanka Institute of Packaging, which opened at the BMICH on Friday. Pic by Priyanka Samaraweera…
Wage hike to incur Rs.15 billion more losses to RPCs
The 125 year-old tea industry has been dealt a severe blow following the recent wage hike that is set to contribute to further losses to…
Fashion with fast solutions through InQube
Fashion has always been a breeding ground for innovation — from the invention of the sewing machine to the growth of e-commerce. But relative to…
Foreign reserves on slippery slope
SEC-CSE meeting with brokers ends in impasse
Govt. imposes single GST on diverse products
Plantations on fire
New development model for Sri Lanka!
Government cancels price control gazettes, introduces budget shop concept
Too many procedures impede import-export trade
AIA launches new AIA Customer Portal
IT sector gears up with resilience for growth opportunities
DSI launches Synthetic Leather Manufacturing facility
Central Bank Governor presents alternative economic frame work
Eco-Spindles recycled polyester yarn facility to double polyester yarn production
Sri Lankan cheese maker says supply insufficient to meet demand
Sri Lanka’s debt repayment remains a major problem in the future
Coca-Cola installs mega rooftop solar panels
SLT Group garners 25% PAT in 2020 despite COVID challenges
More Business TimesRoyal Fernwood Porcelain manufactures heat insulator for Rakon New Zealand
Sunday Times E-Paper
Editorial
On to the new COVID strain
And so, it’s official; the new “UK strain” of COVID-19 has also entered Sri Lanka, and in every likelihood through the Green Channel of the country’s international airports. The Immunology and Molecular Medicine Department of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura has stated that this highly transmissible new variant had been…
Columns
- Political Commentary
Govt. to UNHRC: Targeted sanctions without “a semblance of evidence”
Rejects Human Rights Chief’s Report but says in a 30-page response that will “constructively engage” with the UN system Charges that many of the contents are “speculative, presumptive…
- 5th Column
Battles fought and a life well lived
My dear Dr Neville, We were saddened to hear that you had reached the Land of Never Return, a victim of the coronavirus that has claimed the lives…
- The Economic Analysis
Further reflections on Lanka’s economic development
An annual average economic growth of four percent in the seven decades (1950-2020) after independence was far below the country’s potential, especially as the country began with favourable…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Political row continues over Weerawansa’s call for change in SLPP leadership
A noteworthy feature of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) was an exercise in self-confession when their members err on a serious issue. Even the fiery orator that he…
- Focus on Rights
The road to redemption from Pottuvil to Polikandy
A chest thumping Minister of Public Security has warned Sri Lanka’s Tamils and Muslims that if they go on protest marches despite court orders banning the protests, they…
- Sunday Punch
Let Muslims be allowed to bury their COVID dead
Lankan Muslims were over the moon on Wednesday when Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa rose in Parliament and, in a brief reply to a question raised whether the Muslims…
- In the National Interest
PM undermined; Lanka grappling with issues of governance amidst uncertain leadership
One of the criticisms of the Yahapalana Government particularly during the latter part of its tenure was its inability to act decisively when the situation demanded. Hamstrung by…
- Thoughts from London
So where is that Singapore?
For 50 years or so some Sri Lankan leaders fascinated by what Singapore had achieved as an independent nation hoped to emulate that city state. After all, they…
- Lobby
SLPP embarrasses Prime Minister; then buries its head in the COVID sand
Not often does a Government make a complete fool of its own leaders but the ruling Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) did that in spectacularly farcical fashion this…
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Silent sentinel mired in controversy
A “rare” tree dubbed as ‘critically endangered’ which has stood the test of time like a sentinel close to the Daraluwa Railway Station in Gampaha…
Keeping a close eye on extreme weather, rain or sunshine
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
Protecting our own ‘castles’ from COVID-19 invasion
Congenital Hypothyroidism: A heel prick in time ensures a life that is fine
A little known heritage
Old Benedictines remember their gurus
WNPS lecture on avifauna
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Creating a revolutionary wave in local start-ups
Randhula de Silva’s philosophy is simply to do what excites you. As Co-Founder and Director of Good Life X, trying new things and pushing boundaries…
Love in the time of a pandemic
Are you missing those red flags?
Stay home or go virtual, but make it special
Raising the ‘Barre’ in keeping fit
Style is in the air as new designs hit TDC
When the going gets tough
It’s Trolls World
2021 Oscars broadcast live from multiple locations
Amid pandemic Goethe gives life to cinema
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Lights are out in the Land of the Pagodas
Since February 1, the entire world has been shedding tears for Aung Suu Ky. The ‘International…
A deadly virus: Governance by Presidential Commissions
A book focusing on the hilarious side of the UN
More Sunday Times 2 >>Education
UoK students protest against suspension of peers;
This week students from the Kelaniya University held a protest outside the University Grants Commission (UGC),…
Nearly 800 new national schools for Sri Lanka, within three years
Ed. Ministry requests teacher training colleges to be released
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Creating a revolutionary wave in local start-ups
Randhula de Silva’s philosophy is simply to do what excites you. As Co-Founder and Director of…
