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A muted Vesak
Despite the travel restrictions on, and the absence of large scale Vesak celebrations and religious events,…
Little price controls, little options for public hit in the stomach
Prices of essential goods continue to soar with home-bound public forced to pay higher prices whether…
Sri Lanka sinking deeper into murky waters over burning ship
The local agents of the doomed MV X-Press Pearl this week refused to comment on Government…
Homes without inhabitants
Railway staff quarters located in Aruwakkalu, Chilaw have been abandoned for over a year, and the…
‘Only the range of groups tested will give a reading whether caseload is dropping or not’
Sri Lanka which is in lockdown needs to keep a close eye on the situation to…
Pandemic? No, it’s party time in Lanka’s wildlife parks: Animals are free, happy and making love
In Sri Lanka’s wildlife parks and zoological gardens, animals are free, happy, making love and leading…
Memo to US: Don’t do the dirty on the Lankan people
On the day following the enactment of the controversial Port City Bill which enshrined China’s solid…
Shirley’s ‘Piyabanna Ayeth’ ready to release
Film assistant director, production executive and television producer Shirley Samarasinghe’s maiden film ‘Piyabanna Ayeth’ will be…
Get a Head Start with your Australian Education at UCL
Universal College Lanka (UCL) holds the unique distinction of being the only transnational education institute in…
Are you Ready to Join the World’s Largest Economic Sector?
Hotel and Tourism Management (Hospitality Management) sector provides great career opportunities in Sri Lanka and abroad.…
‘WE CAN’ : A solution put forward by the Rotaract Club of IIT to clear all concerns that have been clouded by misjudgment regarding Menstruation
Menstruation. The one essential biological process experienced by almost every woman, that keeps mankind sustained. Menstruation…
News
Blazing ship ruins Indian Ocean’s pearl
The fire on the MV X-Press Pearl (see inset for pic taken yesterday) has caused devastating consequences on the coastlines of four districts in two…
Private sector to import, refine and distribute fuel
The Government has decided to open to the private sector the business of supply, refining and distribution of petroleum products which are at present handled…
President’s Office says shift to organic fertiliser moving ahead
The entire Rs 50bn that the Government spends on agrochemicals will now be diverted to organic and bio-fertiliser use and to support those manufacturers, Presidential…
Ban on chemical fertiliser: Experts call for phased withdrawal
Govt. proposes merger of LAUGFS and Litro to stabilise LP gas price
Marine life devastated by burning ship’s toxic debris
China Harbour Engineering Corporation gets contract for linking Athurugiriya interchange and New Kelani Bridge
“I want to go home, but I have no money and I don’t know what I will do”
US firm’s bid to purchase power plant shares: President defers decision amid CEBEU protest
Colombo Port West Container Terminal: Adani gets 51%, Keells 34%, Ports Authority 15%
Turmeric: Hopes for price drop turn sour
An international celebration
A muted Vesak
UN hosts virtual Vesak
At Panadura Covid ward, it was hell on earth, then a miracle happened
There was camaraderie in the COVID ward amidst gloom of death and fear of dying
No reprieve in lockdown restrictions until June 7 as public failed to follow rules, says Govt.
Little price controls, little options for public hit in the stomach
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Vaas heaps praise on pace and swing of Chameera
cricket
After Dushmantha Chameera claimed his maiden five-wicket haul in ODIs to lift Sri Lanka to a morale-boosting victory ahead of a tough assignment in England,…
Rugby chief hopeful of commencing high performance project to win medals
Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) conducted its Annual General Meeting (AGM)…
Mathews unavailable for England tour for personal reasons
NOC vows to send ‘strong’ contingent of 8 for Tokyo Games
New concerns arise after batting debacle in Bangladesh
Swiatek, Nadal win in Rome
Brazil’s answer to cricket bat shortage? Make their own!
Jaswar aims to ‘restart’ Sri Lanka football in digital era
Dirty Linen awash in Football Elections!
Basnayake reappointed president of CPRFU
Samudra Devi school girl Sithuli, 15, soars into the national limelight in high jump
Esandi Newansa grabs championship
Miranga’s journey in making Trinity proud
Tharushi, 19, a promising paddler
Business Times
Tuesday’s breather
A motor cyclist with loads of goods seen in a picture taken on Tuesday when the country reopened for 19 hours. There was chaos on…
COVID-19 crisis to hit apparel industry targets
Sri Lankan apparel companies hit by the COVID-19 pandemic have reduced their capacity resulting in delays in production amidst growing tension among communities and concerns…
Government steps up saline production locally with private sector assistance
Sri Lanka has stepped up efforts to overcome the shortage in any eventuality of the fast depleting stock of saline in hospitals across the country…
Bitcoin – CB’s clarity in the making
Foreign debt servicing continues to sustain in fiscal tightening
Airport reopening to accommodate repatriation flights
New plan to assist people hit by COVID-19 third wave
Scaling down
Idling tippers and workers
Innovative Sri Lankan engineer takes on the world with high capacity energy storage batteries
Aitken Spence non-tourism sectors record highest ever pre-tax profit
Hemas reports strong performance in 2020/21
Like many conglomerates, JKH reports restrained performance in 2020/21
Despite COVID-19, CIC posts highest-ever PAT of Rs.3.84 bn
Financial institutions to widen reach to meet consumer needs
Developing the agricultural marketing sector
LEADS helps in COVID-19 efforts to combat pandemic
MAS Holdings donates Rs. 130 m to support Lady Ridgeway Hospital project
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Editorial
Govt. should pass the Animal Welfare Bill
Like the Great Emperor Ashoka’s edicts after a series of wars and bloodshed, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s policy statement to Parliament last year outlined his new Government’s policy saying it would be one nurtured by Buddhist teachings. Alas, his speech writer was not able to spot what seemed a clear contradiction…
Columns
- Political Commentary
Government fighting fires at home and abroad
Covid deaths mounting; medical specialists accuse officials of mismanagement of vaccination programme Sri Lanka’s economy takes severe beating; PM works out $200 million currency swap deal with Bangladesh;…
- 5th Column
Medics sans conscience
My dear Doctor Padeniya, I thought I should write to you now, when our little Paradise island is facing its greatest health crisis in a century. You are…
- The Economic Analysis
Containing COVID for economic survival: Restrictions or complete lockdown?
The burning question is whether the life threatening COVID-19 could be eliminated by partial and intermittent measures of imposing restrictions with intervals of relaxation or whether a draconian…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Big overhaul plan for country’s largest prison
The country’s largest prison complex will be established in Millewa in Horana. This will pave the way for a mixed development project on the 42 acres that the…
- Focus on Rights
Saluting Sri Lanka’s courageous public officials amidst political antics
It is said that, whom the Gods wish to destroy, they first make mad. Well, Sri Lanka exemplifies the madness of a State, perpetuated by a regime unwisely…
- Sunday Punch
Memo to US: Don’t do the dirty on the Lankan people
On the day following the enactment of the controversial Port City Bill which enshrined China’s solid presence on the island as a legal tenant in the Lankan law…
- In the National Interest
Former AG laments lack of quality investigators
Shortly before his retirement, Attorney General Dappula de Livera made a statement that he would not be able to file indictments in respect of the Easter Sunday attacks…
- Thoughts from London
Lockups, lockdowns and political toxins
What is truth, asked Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea, of Jesus. But he did not wait for an answer, history tells us. That is not at…
Plus
A midsummer night’s dream come true
Fourteen years ago, Hiran Abeysekera playing Alan Strang in that memorable 2007 production of Equus was discovered as a brilliant, uncanny, ‘sponge’ of an actor,…
St.Peter’s College about to hit a century
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
Two journeys and a book
How I discovered Dante
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On the right footing
If you are a shoe enthusiast, finding the right footwear can sometimes be a tedious process, even though there are seemingly plenty of options available…
Voice against child abuse
Having her own brownie brand is the icing on the cake for this 15-year-old
‘La Bambas’ celebrates solid 55 years
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck back together
Drake receive ‘Artist of the Decade Award’ and Weeknd hit the top at 2021 Billboard Music Awards
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Sri Lanka Naval Officer graduates with Honours from the US Coast Guard Academy
When the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut held the 140th Commencement Exercise…
Parliament revisited; Recalling the early days of wading in gumboots to visit the Duwa
The UN: Where diplomacy is 97% alcohol and 2% protocol
More Sunday Times 2 >>Education
A quiet Vesak celebration
Student monks decorate the premises of a temple in the Colombo district to mark the Vesak…
Fibre optic networks for students in remote villages, as COVID situation continues
UGC enlists graduate trainees to help with online university admission process
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On the right footing
If you are a shoe enthusiast, finding the right footwear can sometimes be a tedious process,…
