Free at last! Incense burns as shops celebrate lockdown windback
Heavy monsoonal downpours failed to dampen spirits as people finally went out in public this week…
First-ever study to gauge the carbon footprint from energy use in tea production
Breathless and chilled to the bone, he clambered up mist-laden hills, then staggered and slithered down…
Waiver of second PCR test brings quick profit at Arrivals gate
The tourism industry has welcomed the Health Ministry’s decision to revoke the requirement of a PCR…
Gruelling effort to connect the dots that could damn the X-Press Pearl
Scientists painstakingly collecting and testing the evidence in Sri Lanka’s worst maritime disaster say the work…
Warning of perils of rough weather, 700 badly affected
Heavy rainfall and lightning have been forecast for the next few days in the country. A…
All-powerful Govt. bows to all-powerful rice mafia
Efforts to force big-time millers to follow fixed-price order fail; further blow to ruling party’s flagging…
Tread warily when playing God with children’s lives
Utmost caution urged in vaccinating nation’s seed and blossom On the eve of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s…
Halt the slide: Lanka beckons a De Gaulle or Mandela
Lanka’s peacemakers are hailing the declarations made by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa during his meeting with UN…
Sanjeewa’s ‘Asu’ to compete at Tokyo Film Festival
Sanjeewa Pushpakumara’s newest film ‘Asu’ has been selected to compete at the prestigious Tokyo International Film…
Broaden your horizons at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo
The Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, established in 1870, is the undisputed premier…
Wrexham Glyndwr University – ideal location, vibrant culture and community!
Situated in North-East Wales (UK), Wrexham Glyndŵr University has its origins in the Wrexham School of…
News
Teachers’ strike: Schools fail cleanliness test
During the COVID-19 pandemic schools have been closed for several months but teachers, parents and principals maintained them through regular clean-up operations. However, during the…
Lanka turns to China to buy oil on credit basis
Sri Lanka has turned to China for more fuel purchases on long-term credit as the country continues to face serious issues in raising funds for…
Indian Foreign Secretary here for high-level talks and to launch projects
Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla arrived in the country last night on a three-day whirlwind visit, covering seven districts. It will focus on bilateral…
Covid death toll drops but officials issue ‘abide by guidelines’ call
President says no coal, but CEA exploits loopholes to approve king coal project
Garlic scam: Trade Minister Bandula says Govt. must exonerate him
CID should have questioned culprits not editors and journalists: TEGOSL
First RTIC ends term, second Commission to be appointed by president
Strong brew: Tea estate worker-management brawl intensifies
Ex-WNL manager passes away
Litro-LAUGFS combined Siyolit in limbo
A case for overhauling SL’s judicial system
Free at last! Incense burns as shops celebrate lockdown windback
First-ever study to gauge the carbon footprint from energy use in tea production
Rice price free-for-all as controls are lifted
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LPL transparency at stake over questionable deals
By Champika FernandoWere proper protocols followed in naming new franchise owner for Jaffna and US$ 10mn TV rights deal?
Serious concerns have been raised over the transparency of the process that selects franchise owners and the broadcaster for Lanka Premier League (LPL) following recent…
Sri Lanka to make finishing touches in Oman ahead of T20 WC
Sri Lanka’s white-ball plans suffered a setback when three of…
Controversial penalty mars SAFF opener; FSL say wrong call
All members of Appeal Advisory Committee tender resignations
Fixing the lacking links is key priority
Davis Cup, Nations Cup, Laver Cup and our tennis
I felt what fear was for real – Susanthika Jayasinghe
Paralympic Committee bolsters future plans
CEAT brings motor racing into the homes of fans with ‘eShiftX’
Kurunegala YCC recruits six straight from school
Nalin Wickramesinghe at the helm of MCA
Youth players rewarded by Sri Lanka Cricket
Business Times
CB relaxes import controls, mandatory conversion of export proceeds
By Duruthu Edirimuni ChandrasekeraThe Central Bank (CB) on Friday relaxed retrograde import controls, enforced last month, but introduced mandatory export proceeds conversion to ensure ‘errant’ exporters bring back…
Basil’s 2022 Budget with wealth tax included
Sri Lanka’s Budget 2022, to be unveiled in November, is to introduce several measures giving priority to livelihood development and including a long-delayed wealth tax,…
Adani, JKH sign WCT deal amidst SLPA concerns
A deal to hand over the operations of the West Container Terminal (WCT) to Adani Group (51 percent) and John Keells Holdings (JKH) went ahead…
Sri Lanka searches globally for organic fertiliser
GSP+ haunts us again
Success of export-oriented economies
Hambantota Special EPZ to promote coconut-based agro-ecosystem
World Bank: Is doing business (index) really dead?
Tribute to a banker par excellence
SL manufacturers deeply concerned with CB claims of alleged hoarding of export proceeds
Renaissance Sri Lanka, Monlar and Greenfem webinar series on organic farming
Plantation industry believes govt. will change course on fertiliser
Sri Lanka importers forced to purchase black market dollars
Stringent rules to control pesticide imports amidst smuggling
SL elevated risk profile deters suppliers
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Editorial
Minister diverts criticism by putting CID on wrong scent
If the Police want to deploy the long arm of the law, their Chief and one of their agencies — the CID, must surely not only know what laws exist, but what don’t. Its foray into newspaper offices this week to record statements from editors of mainstream newspapers, reminiscent of…
Columns
- Political Commentary
No political column today
The Sunday Times Political Editor’s column is not published today as he is on leave.…
- 5th Column
Bands of brothers
My dear Aiyo Sirisena, I didn’t think I would be writing to you again because we had all but forgotten you, but I feel that now I have…
- The Economic Analysis
Severe shortages of external finances leading to economic deprivations
The country is moving rapidly closer towards mass deprivation of food, petrol, gas, medicines and bare necessities owing to a severe shortage of foreign currency and inappropriate policies.…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Jaffna coucillors make a U turn after spreading tall tales over lamp posts
A senior-level delegation led by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a leading telecommunication services provider – Dialog Axiata Group met Mayor of Jaffna V Manvannan on Friday…
- Focus on Rights
A government of poisoned ‘rice, dhal, sugar and garlic’?
When a ‘full time member’ (or its head, have it as you will) of Sri Lanka’s Consumer Affairs Authority records receiving death threats following his resignation over disclosures…
- Sunday Punch
Tread warily when playing God with children’s lives
Utmost caution urged in vaccinating nation’s seed and blossom On the eve of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s departure to New York, Army Commander Shavendra Silva announced that the President…
- In the National Interest
MMDA reform process: A step without transparency and in the wrong direction
The Government’s proposals to reform the provisions of the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act 9 of 1951 (MMDA) by abolishing the Quazi courts has given rise to a…
- Thoughts from London
President strikes note of urgency
Addressing the UN General Assembly last month President Rajapaksa raised several concerns, two that had to do with health. One concerned the health of the human race; the…
Plus
Facing a pandemic in the evening of their lives
Vaccination of the elderly has been under the spotlight but as the world commemorated the International Day for Older Persons on Friday (October 1), has…
Making sense of loss through artistic exploration
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
A magisterial oeuvre that reads like a detective story
The Unmarriageable Man in the UK
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From a cuppa and bites to breads of all kinds
By Ruqyyaha Deane On September 7 last year, two young brothers started their very own small business selling first tea and then evening snacks under…
Keeping yourself and your friends occupied when working from home
Githmi and Nishelle in World Monologue Games global finals
Lankika celebrate her 70th birthday with a new song
Ice Cream Mochi is in full swing at t-Lounge by Dilmah
ONJ was ‘anxious’ about sexy song ‘Physical’: ‘I tried to get them to stop it’
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Halt the slide: Lanka beckons a De Gaulle or Mandela
Lanka’s peacemakers are hailing the declarations made by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa during his meeting with UN…
War and peace: The corporate power for profit
Naleem Hajiar: A patriot and philanthropist to the nation
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You Can Sri Lanka and new youthjobs.lk website launched:
This week, the Skills Development Ministry launched a programme called “You Can Sri Lanka” and relaunched…
All state university students expected to be vaccinated by the end of October
Counselling sessions for students and teachers before in-school classes begin
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From a cuppa and bites to breads of all kinds
By Ruqyyaha Deane On September 7 last year, two young brothers started their very own small…
