The Sunday Times Sri Lanka

Presidential poll: SLFP in dilemma over alliance with SLPP

President Sirisena appears to be a captive of his own actions; tests waters but prospects seem…

That murder most foul

Ten years have passed. The tears have dried except in the eyes of those to whom…

Oh deer, python in big trouble

Wildlife officers from the Department of Wildlife Conservation’s Galkiriyagama office rescued a 15-foot python which was…

On the trail of the elusive ‘hunters’ of the sambar plains

They came, they peered at it with large beautiful eyes and fortunately for them curiosity did…

Economics of “double standards”

As I reached the university one morning, I saw a student who had climbed on a…

National Spatial Data Infrastructure platform launched by ICTA

The National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) platform which facilitates the public to access geospatial data was…

Enhancing knowledge for utilizing Biotechnology for Environment Conservation

In an age when population is exponentially increasing and biodiversity is being depleted due to man-made…

A work of art, in all its granite glory

The gentle scent of incense pervades the air and the calming chant of Om floats forth…

Classical and fusion kathak dance recital

Nrutya Visharad Thilini Rangika and her students of the Rangara Kathak Dance Academy will present a…

Access Engineering calls for consistent policy, coherent taxation

Access Engineering PLC (Access), after battling economic depression and volatility last year, is looking forward to…

Good governance abandoned as politicians chase power

The following are comments received in the BT- Second Curve Poll on the Presidency and Parliament.…

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News

Tourist camp amid Ambalantota’s rainbow hills

Some 3,000 tourists are taking part in an Ambalantota tourist camp where there are a variety of special attractions, including traditional and pop songs. It…

Rowdy MPs to be reported to AG; may face action in Supreme Court

Parliamentarians who have been identified for creating chaos within the…

RDA seeks share of fuel revenue to maintain roads

Malaysian investors shedding shares in construction firm; new directors coming

Trailblazing study on families of missing people

BASL to discuss Chinese limited liability law firm here

Govt. hopes tax relief will swell remittances by US$ 2 billion

Argument leads to fatal stabbing of Lankan in Maldives

Fresh bid to draw private jet operators to Ratmalana

Police investigate deaths of two foreign nationals

Dr. Anula Wijesundere inducted as SLMA president

State enterprises appointments: UNF seeks review of committee process

Weerawansa ordered to pay Rs. 10 m to JVP Gen. Sec.

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Sports

Top local cricketers ‘honey trapped’ and ‘blackmailed’ into match fixing

By Champika Fernando

Fixing ring includes a local woman with links to a prolific Indian fixer

Sri Lanka’s top cricketers are allegedly being honey trapped and blackmailed into match-fixing, the Sunday Times reliably learns, amidst unprecedented International Cricket Council intervention to,…

Navod topples Manoj; claims All-Island lead

With a staggering addition of 5448 votes Navod Paranavithana of…

Team effort guides dramatic win for hosts

Priyamal slams second unbeaten double ton

Airmen earn first win of season, beating gallant Cops

Army gun down Kandy in their own den

FINA ban on Sri Lanka – was it a deliberate mistake?

St. Joseph’s and Royal clash for Renown President’s Trophy

Theekshana spins St. Benedict’s to victory

Nadal ready to let rip remodelled serve at Australian Open

Scrap presidential system: BT-Second Curve Poll reveals

Public frustrated by political shenanigans

Respondents to a survey asking whether the presidential system should be continued or scrapped and if so, to provide more power to Parliament, have provided…

Storm in a teacup reaches boiling point

The Government has mooted plans to draw up a wage…

Tax exemption for foreign earnings

Ambeon Capital focuses on techno-centric diversification plans across all sectors

Economics of “double standards”

Mastercard drops its iconic name on cards

TUs seek increase in minimum wage in private sector

Cargills prepares for 175th year, committing to serve the nation, communities

fynd.lk to bridge the services sector gap

Public procurement guidelines now in the President’s court

Heritance Ahungalla named TUI Environmental Champion 2019

Hayleys Advantis in landmark partnership to manage Abu Dhabi Container Facility

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Sunday Times E-Paper

Editorial

Right person for the right job

It will be one month next week since Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe took his oaths again after the bizarre events that followed the October 26, 2018 decision to sack him. Meanwhile, a large number of state-funded institutions, from statutory bodies to corporations to banks, remain headless. The President’s capricious indiscretion…

Columns

Political Commentary
Presidential poll: SLFP in dilemma over alliance with SLPP

President Sirisena appears to be a captive of his own actions; tests waters but prospects seem to be dim For many reasons, including governor appointments, likelihood of a…
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5th Column
A leader like no other

Aiyo Sirisena, I thought of writing to you because you were “celebrating” four years in office, just the other day. I suppose congratulations are in order, although I…
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The Economic Analysis
Four years of a National Government: Political change and economic disappointment

The fourth anniversary of what was a defining moment in the country’s political history passed by without much notice or celebrations. It was like a wedding anniversary of…
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Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Kilinochchi’s special vice squad disbanded: Smokescreens from Police Spokesman and Sumanthiran

Authorities have disbanded a special unit which operated under the Kilinochchi Deputy Inspector General and conducted raids to crack down on drugs, illicit liquor and other criminal activity…
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Focus on Rights
On (badly behaving) politicians and the media

White vans and ‘black media’ aside (which I will return to later), Sri Lanka has seen politicians insulting judges in Parliament under cover of parliamentary privilege in the…
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Sunday Punch
It’s breeding, class and one’s moral compass that makes one fit to adorn House: Not ALs

It is the fundamental right of every citizen of this country to freely exercise his franchise and vote the person of his or her choice to represent him…
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Thoughts from London
That murder most foul

Ten years have passed. The tears have dried except in the eyes of those to whom Lasantha Wickrematunga was very near and dear. The tears have gone but…
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Lobby
Constitution making: The hard road ahead

The making of a new Constitution for the country was never going to be easy, but views expressed this week by leading political players in the country showed…
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