The story behind the 60 hours that shook Jaffna
Indian High Commissioner voices concern to Premier Rajapaksa Monday’s hartal paralyses Jaffna peninsula Pakistan Prime Minister…
Massive project to restore Deegawapiya Stupa to be launched soon
The Government is to launch a massive project soon to restore the Deegawapiya Stupa in Ampara…
Nearly 70,000 migrant workers in 137 countries awaiting departure
As many as 69,000 Sri Lankan migrant workers are awaiting repatriation from 137 countries, with many…
An opportunity to harvest Indian Ocean yellowfin tuna sustainably
On the last day of 2020, the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) published a circular that…
Airports to open for tourists on January 21
The airports will open for tourists on Thursday (January 21), under health guidelines, the Sunday Times…
First female UN Chief: Still a political fantasy?
UNITED NATIONS (IPS) – The United Nations has been one of the most vociferous advocates of…
Lanka hunts for vaccine with begging bowl in hand
While many countries have joined the queue well on time to be in line to receive…
Prospects Academy offers Diploma to master’s level qualifications for Teachers
Prospects Academy, a leading and well-established higher education institution, which has been in operation for over…
Stepping onto Quasquicentennial with Glory and Grandeur Sacred Heart Convent – Galle
Sacred Heart Convent, one of the leading girls’ schools in the Galle District, held the inauguration…
Abhisheka: Multi faceted personality
Being able to control pitch to develop further is one of the prime fundamental aspects of…
A long lockdown in the ‘watte’
“Free,” is how she feels, stepping out of her little home to walk to the kade…
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Mattu Pongal The milk of the cow’s kindness
All over the world, Tamil Hindus celebrated Thai Pongal or the harvest festival. The next day, they celebrate what is known as ‘Mattu Pongal’ to…
A new Commission of Inquiry to study human rights allegations
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is poised to name a new three-member Commission of Inquiry (CoI) mandated with looking into reports of previous panels and “finding closure…
UNHRC sessions: Lanka turns down invitation to co-sponsor new resolution
A new resolution will be brought before the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva by the Core Group on Sri Lanka — Canada, Germany,…
Indian fisher groups to launch anti-Lankan protest near Katchatheevu
Sri Lanka open up for more tourists from Thursday
Lanka expecting to get India’s COVID-19 vaccines within two weeks
Ukraine protests its tourists are blocked in hotels
Colombo stock market breaks all records; investors urged to trade with caution
‘I have not been in hiding I am very much here,’ says Dr. Padeniya
Navy’s New Chief of Staff assumes duties
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Sri Lankan trio in cusp of 800m glory
By Allaam OusmanDilshi, Nimali and Gayanthika confident of achieving Olympic qualifying mark of 1:59.50
Sri Lanka has traditionally produced great women sprinters such as Damayanthi Darsha, Susanthika Jayasinghe, Sriyani Kulawansa, Jayamini Illeperuma and Tilaka Jinadasa, who ruled the roost…
Sports Coordination at the National Level; adding value or vanity!
Last week the MoS (Ministry of Sports) appointed a fresh…
Anika, Janali book berth to final
Sri Lanka fight back but England firmly in control
Bat full day and put England under pressure
National coach resigns after inquiry finds him guilty on misconduct
Root urges patience from England bowlers in search of win
The new southern star
Dribblers from the City of Ruins
Badminton National Championships 2020 from February 10-14
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100 years of cricket between England and Sri Lanka (1882-1982)
All 9 provinces object amended Schools Sports Development Circular
SLSCA seek approval from higher authorities to begin U-19 cricket
10-year-old Sashank Perera launches badminton career in UAE
10 selected schools to get synthetic athletic tracks
Schools sports likely to resume
Business Times
New Sri Lankan tyre factory opens
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CSE: A gamblers’ paradise
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) is fast seen becoming a ‘gambling joint’. High-profile traders with a lot of cash in hand and no place to…
Factories face tough times in 2021
Companies in the investment zones are facing severe stress as a result of the pandemic that has resulted in increased expenses on testing for COVID-19,…
Sunday Times E-Paper
Editorial
Time to codify Contempt laws
In Sri Lanka’s court of public opinion, there is much chatter over convicted murderers being allowed to sit in Parliament, a pro-Government terrorist turned politician indicted of assassinating an elected MP and a string of other pro-Government figures being set free, while an Opposition Parliamentarian has this week been handed…
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- Political Commentary
The story behind the 60 hours that shook Jaffna
Indian High Commissioner voices concern to Premier Rajapaksa Monday’s hartal paralyses Jaffna peninsula Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan to visit Sri Lanka SJB invites disappointed UNP group to…
- 5th Column
If truth be told…
My dear Ranjan, I am writing to you because you are the man of the moment these days, although for all the wrong reasons. You have been sent…
- The Economic Analysis
Pragmatic economic policies for post COVID economic growth
Containing the spread of COVID-19 is the immediate and paramount concern. At the same time the adoption of correct economic policies for recovery and growth must address the fundamental…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
US born Lankan’s law enforcement agency in the thick of Capitol riot
As rioters stormed the Capitol Building in Washington DC last week, there was an American of Sri Lankan ancestry who headed an emergency response unit of a US…
- Focus on Rights
A ‘slip of the tongue’ and a celluloid crusader’s unfortunate downfall
Confusion has been worse confounded in the public mind following the conviction this week of politician and self-proclaimed corruption crusader Ranjan Ramanayake for contempt of court by the…
- Sunday Punch
Lanka hunts for vaccine with begging bowl in hand
While many countries have joined the queue well on time to be in line to receive the life-saving, life-changing, hope-restoring vaccine of vaccines to end COVID’s unchallenged siege…
- In the National Interest
Managing COVID-19: A lay perspective
One year after the appearance of the COVID-19 virus, the world has come to terms with the fact that the virus is not likely to go away in…
- Thoughts from London
Growing nuts or going nuts
What in the names of all the deities is going on? And in this resplendent isle too! It is bad enough that envious eyes are cast in our…
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‘I still love getting my hands dirty’
The Queen’s New Year Honours List for 2021 announced recently includes Prof. Mohan Edirisinghe, biomedical engineer and Bonfield Chair of Biomaterials, University College London (UCL).…
Always moving forward: Chundikuli Jaffna marks 125 years
Have you seen this invader?
Letters to the Editor
Appreciation
Sustainable tourism and lessons from Bhutan’s happiness philosophy
WNPS lecture: Co-existing with leopards
A little book that will leave you with a great sense of enrichment
Poignant tales compellingly told
A long lockdown in the ‘watte’
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Kandy’s trendy food setters on a blazing trail
What started off with a 10×10 tent, a table, a grill and a few chairs, now has the distinction of being rated the No. 1…
‘Getting to know children is a privilege’
A calendar inspired by the past and fashion-forward styling
A spicy combination
Abhisheka: Multi faceted personality
A tribute to Nihal Nelson
‘Eyes Only’ by Gayan Prageeth
Justin Timberlake, Bon Jovi, Demi Lovato and more stars set to perform at Joe Biden’s inauguration
Cinema after pandemic will be more artistic than entertainment – Vimukthi
Colombo Film School opens
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Trump’s strategies were similar to Hitler’s to seize power
Yankee bashers of Lanka and beyond its shores were delighted at the recent debacle that took…
First female UN Chief: Still a political fantasy?
Singaporean More or Less
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Kandy Mahamaya Girl’s College celebrates 89 years
Mahamaya Girls’ College in Kandy celebrated it’s 89th anniversary on Friday. To mark this occasion, on…
Education Ministry keen on reopening O/L classes in the Western Province
Plantation sector schools to see expansion
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Kandy’s trendy food setters on a blazing trail
What started off with a 10×10 tent, a table, a grill and a few chairs, now…
