Scorching heat raises risks for children’s health
By Nathara Abeywickrema Extreme heat can negatively affect the physical activity of vulnerable groups such as…
Indian boycott undermines St.Anthony’s feast in Kachchatheevu
By N. Lohathayalan The annual feast of St. Anthony was celebrated at the Sri Lankan islet…
Visitor numbers on the rise
Sri Lanka has been receiving an average of over 7,000 tourists a day in recent weeks.…
Parts of Yala at risk from illicit ganja growers, poachers, and bushmeat trade
With little supervision from wildlife officials, illicit activites thrive in national park’s inaccessible terrains By Kasun Warakapitiya …
Prison laundry: The untold story
The laundry washing machines used in the British era between1943-1948 are still in use and functioning…
Navam Perahera in all its pageantry flair
The Navam Maha Perahera took place on February 23 and 24 at the Gangaramaya Temple. Gangaramaya…
Celebrating the mother tongue
International Mother Language Day (IMLD) was marked on February 21. Every year since 2000, UNESCO and…
PURPLE WALK -The First organised by Leads International School Negombo
‘For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of…
Stephanie Siriwardhana sparkles as brand ambassador for Tiesh
‘Pure Gold by Tiesh’, a distinguished jewellery brand renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship and timeless designs,…
Political question of food prices
After hearing that carrot prices in Sri Lanka spiralled to over Rs. 2,000 a kg a…
CFW@21: Beyond fashion, turning Colombo into a destination hotspot
It’s that time of year once again as Colombo Fashion Week (CFW) returns for its 21st…
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Ranil-Champika talks
Newly formed United Republic Front leader Patali Champika Ranawaka and a delegation from the front met President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday at the United National Party…
Russian, Ukrainian tourists told to leave country in 14 days
Concern over foreign tourists running illegal businesses in Sri Lanka The Department of Immigration and Emigration has granted 14 days from Friday (February 23, 2024)…
Indignation over big hike in salaries for CBSL staff
By Bandula Sirimanna The salaries of Central Bank employees have been adjusted by proportions of 29.53% to 79.97% under a triennial pay revision, despite the…
Kurunegala hospital’s dialysis section sealed after several deaths
Superior courts hit by growing number of vacancies and dispute over appointment
CBSL salary controversy: Governing body wants to explain reasons to Parliament
Ghazali Hussain to contest BASL presidency
Kotakethana murders: Ruling based on DNA evidence
High heat to continue till March, despite some rain forecast
CA upholds RTIC directive to state bank to release info on recruitment
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Chameera out, Nissanka doubtful for Bangladesh tour
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Injured Sri Lankan seamer Dushmantha Chameera will miss out Sri Lanka’s white-ball series against Bangladesh starting early next month as cricket selectors have opted for…
ICC penalise Wanindu, banned for two games
Wanindu Hasaranga will miss the first two T20 internationals against…
Was Wanindu’s action an act of heroism or nastiness?
Abishek spins Richmond to easy win
Royal-Thomian Past Cricket Coloursmen’s Annual Dinner
Mevan bowls Bens to victory
Ashel, Thewmika shine on day one
England’s Bashir takes four wickets to hurt India in 4th Test
Sri Lanka lasses emerge champions, Iran clinch boys’ title
CR’s moment of glory
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Red Sea crisis impact on Sri Lanka
A Sunday Times Business Club (STBC) discussion titled “Sri Lanka in a troubled world order: Red Sea crisis in shipping” was held this week at…
Litro to come under PUCSL after restructure
The State-Owned Enterprises Restructuring Unit (SRU) will make recommendations to the Cabinet to have a regulator for Litro Gas with the divestiture of its entities,…
Govt. suspends parate execution to protect MSMEs
Bowing to pressure from many quarters, the government has suspended the imposition of the parate execution law against micro small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) but…
Sunday Times E-Paper
Editorial
IUU fishing: EU rhetoric and Indian Ocean reality
These last few days have seen increased VVIP traffic through Colombo by competing geopolitical players beginning with an Israeli Minister followed close on her heels by the Iranian Foreign Minister, two US Undersecretaries and a French Ambassador for the region. Away, a Sri Lankan delegation was in Brussels this week…
Columns
- 5th Column
Explosive goings-on
My Dear Field Marshal, I wanted to write to you because you are still making headlines, some 15 years after the end of the war. Some would say…
- The Economic Analysis
Higher tea production vital for enhancing exports and improving trade balance
Increasing tea production and exports is vital for improving the country’s exports and trade balance. Reversing the declining trend in tea production with a long-term investment plan is…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
CEB spokesman’s resignation sheds light on bad PR
The Ceylon Electricity Board’s (CEB) already battered reputation took another serious hit this week of its own making, after its “spokesperson,” Noel Priyantha’s comments during a live discussion…
- Focus on Rights
The Sri Lanka Supreme Court and the anti-terrorism bill
As much as lawyers, activists and civic conscious citizens, South Asia’s judges seem to be fighting with their backs proverbially against the wall in these extraordinarily fraught times.…
- Sunday Punch
The Central Bank’s own utopian state where pampered Jades rule absolute
Revelation that bank served staff staggering pay rises invokes envious outrage Next time you stroll down Galle Face Green, lengthen your walk to pass the old Parliamentary building…
- In the National Interest
Controversial remarks by Govt. spokesmen result in Govt. scrambling to ensure damage control
Two Sri Lankan Government spokesmen made remarks that placed the Government in an embarrassing situation last week and had the Government scrambling to ensure damage control. The first…
- Thoughts from London
Going once, going twice… sold to India—but not quite, it seems
This column should have appeared last Sunday. But my technological illiteracy, among other things, intervened while I was writing this. My initial foray into Minister Harin Fernando’s sudden…
- Lobby
Differing views on the prevailing situation
By Sandun Jayawardana An adjournment debate on the “Current Situation of the Country” on Wednesday (21) saw vastly differing views on the prevailing situation and forecasts for the…
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Cookng up a flavourful storm on social media
Standing outside the doors, staring up at the big M, Master Chef Australia Season 14 contestant Dulan Hapuarachchi knew that, that moment right there would…
Simple steps to prevent stroke
Capturing facets of Ceylon
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
The Yoga of Meditation- Bhagavad Gita lectures by Sunandaji
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Matara’s maiden arts festival opens many doors
There were no safe bets taken in putting together the Matara Festival for the Arts (MFA) inaugural edition in the Matara Fort and town. The…
Stephanie Siriwardhana sparkles as brand ambassador for Tiesh
‘Babu’ shines at the ‘Clarence and Milton’ Concert’
Film Directors Guild discusses issues with President
Piyal goes down memory lane
‘Fab Four’: Sam Mendes to direct Beatles biopic films
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Kayts elders benefit from HelpAge candle making centre
HelpAge Sri Lanka (HASL) recently constructed a fully-fledged new candle manufacturing centre at Kayts Divisional Secretariat…
Celebrating the mother tongue
NIBM presents Beyond Books Expo 2024
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Be prepared: Scouts hone skills at Jamboree
The 10th National Scout Jamboree, which was held at the Koneswara Hindu Vidyalaya Stadium in Trincomalee,…
School clusters to be formed to work together on issues
Police Officers to be offered BA degree course by USJ
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Matara’s maiden arts festival opens many doors
There were no safe bets taken in putting together the Matara Festival for the Arts (MFA)…
