Karunaratne’s maiden double ton lights up gloomy Pallekele
Sri Lanka took pride in preparing spin friendly pitches in the past to take advantage of…
May Day dampened for third straight year
Despite a government call to drop plans for May Day rallies and processions, some political parties…
Elephant treated for gun wounds
Veterinary Surgeon Isuru Kottegoda and Wildlife Officials have started treating a 2-year-old elephant found to have…
No schools closure yet despite kids turning up with virus
Despite COVID-19 patient numbers spiralling in the past week, especially amongst young people, the education ministry…
Disposable problems
Despite successive governments bringing in laws to safeguard the environment pollution caused by improper disposal of…
Airman’s cause against polluting beaches
Until April 10, Roshan Abeysundara was an ordinary Airman, living a normal life with his wife,…
Mercmarine Training offers Sri Lankan youth an adventurous career pathway in the merchant navy
20th April 2021, Colombo: Merchant Navy is one of the world’s most thriving industries as…
Future of Science & Technology in Sri Lanka; Are we ready for a revolution?
The onset of the current pandemic has placed science and technology at a higher pinnacle as…
Bringing back life in Batticaloa to canvas
Captivating symbolism and muted tones capturing intricate impressions add import to artist Susiman Nirmalavasan’s newest collection…
Lanka’s Zero Gravity does well at Adobe eLearning Design awards
The recently held Adobe eLearning Design awards that drew in a number of projects from participants…
Shooting of Simon’s cinematic novel started
Prof. Sunil Ariyaratne’s latest film ‘Ksheera Sagaraya Kalabini’, based on a novel written by the late…
News
Lockdowns are back; Kuliyapitiya this week
In view of a surge in COVID-19 cases, Kuliyapitiya was locked down from midnight on Thursday and yesterday’s picture shows its central commercial area as…
You can vote as soon as you reach 18
Youth reaching the age of 18 will be able to include their names in the electoral register as soon as they reach the eligible age…
Govt. decides to proceed with 25 mega projects in major cities
The Government has announced plans to proceed with around 25 mega projects in major cities like Colombo, Kandy, Galle, Trincomalee, Kurunegala and Ratnapura by gazetting…
Covid surge in India, but travel bubble with Lanka continues
Probe on uproar; bid to stop SM posts from Parliament
Covid cases top 100,000 as dengue also strikes
Easter Sunday massacres: Rishad and his brother arrested for alleged links with bombers
Tricky situation as COVID numbers increase
Serious worry over third wave
Sick young people becoming oxygen-dependent
Rapid spread and severe disease, as expert warns of a ‘new variant of concern’
Urgent call from SLMA – be careful and take all precautions
Road deaths ‘like a tsunami hitting us day in and day out’
State Tourism Chief proposes major restructuring but big hotels oppose plans
Expert committee slams CEB for last year’s islandwide blackout
Air-borne transmission playing important role in spreading COVID-19: Prof Malavige
Lord Naseby questions British govt. on criteria used to assess reports on final stages of war in Sri Lanka
Port City Bill: ASG presents amendments; petitioners see threat to sovereignty
CEB calls for bids on gas turbines
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Karunaratne’s maiden double ton lights up gloomy Pallekele
cricket
Sri Lanka took pride in preparing spin friendly pitches in the past to take advantage of their most potent weapon Muttiah Muralitharan which left arm…
Olympian Darsha wins race to become a Sri Lanka Athletics vice-presidents
Sri Lanka Athletics (SLA) has drawn up a four-year plan…
COPE raps FFSL for doling out Rs 2 mn to EC
Wesley 228/9, St Benedict’s 7/0
I was not SLC president when wire transfer fraud took place- Thilanga
Army SC amass mammoth 514 runs in 50 overs
Sri Jayawardenapura MV, Royal enter final
St John’s advance to semis
Defenders FC, Blue Eagles SC fire blanks
Airman’s cause against polluting beaches
Lokuhettige’s ‘lack of remorse’ aggravated length of ban
Arthur says having to qualify for T20 World Cup ‘unacceptable’
Teams enter ‘bio bubble’
Synergy SC shines at Roller Skating Junior Nationals
David Pieris Group shuttlers emerge Mercantile champs
Dulanjan reignites diving career Down Under
Thilaka’s role and goal: Empowering women through sports
Business Times
Rain disrupts sales
Colombo was lashed by rains on Friday. Here pavement traders covering up their items for sale. Pic by Priyanka Samaraweera…
Vehicle assembly with used spare parts under scrutiny
The Government is promoting vehicle assembly units using imported used spare parts amidst import restrictions but questions are being raised over this facility. The Ministry…
Agri biz wants scientific approach to proposed chemical fertiliser ban
Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector wants a phased out, targeted and scientific approach in the breakthrough into organic farming practices without causing losses to a number…
WindForce to acquire waste management project, start solar plant in Senegal
COVID-hit tourism industry battles new Act
“Pay Your Workers” for April 2020, says Labour Ministry
Working from home
How to keep them poor…?
SEC taps SL missions to attract Diaspora, foreign investors
Hilton partners with SPAR Supermarkets to mark Earth Day
Government urged to rescue film industry from the grip of NFC
Eco Spindles promotes responsible recycling at CFW’s Fashion Summit
WCT to be fast-tracked
Wild swings in US dollar
Soaring essential commodity prices hit consumers amid tax cuts
Finance Houses Association launches revised Self-Regulation Code
Micro finance companies defend against accusations of alleged malpractices
SDB bank says records strong performance in COVID-hit 2020
ComBank’s ATM network sets new records for cash dispensed in a festive season
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Sunday Times E-Paper
Editorial
Rule of MPs and the Rule of Law
The Government’s decision to proceed on the recommendations of what were blatantly biased findings of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) calling for blanket withdrawals of corruption related and other criminal cases now before court, betrays a dangerous mindset prevailing among the country’s political leadership. The COI opined that certain cases…
Columns
- Political Commentary
Political crises continue to rock the ruling alliance
Govt. not for withdrawal of civic rights but set to call off cases involving ‘political victimisation’ Basil Rajapaksa wants SLFP to talk directly to SLPP instead of involving…
- 5th Column
A plague upon mankind
My dear Coronavirus, I thought I must write to you because you must be wondering why we don’t care about you now. Most of us in Paradise seem…
- The Economic Analysis
Is there an improvement in our external finances and indebtedness?
The currency swap of US$ 500 million with the Peoples’ Bank of China, an expected loan of US$ 500 million from the Chinese Development Bank and other expected…
- Talk at the Cafe Spectator
Indian smugglers go scot free due to fear of India’s raging COVID
Whenever the Navy arrested persons or foreigners who are trying to smuggle items to the country via sea routes, they would be arrested and handed over to the…
- Focus on Rights
An extraordinary resolution in parliament that scoffs at Sri Lanka’s courts
It is the height of rather superb irony that the Abeyratne Commission of Inquiry tasked to look into allegations of political victimisation of public officers, employees of public…
- Sunday Punch
Coronavirus takes wing
COVID red alert sounded as mystery variant reveals deadly presence Global fears heightened with ‘Lancet’ claiming ‘virus maybe airborne’ The deadly coronavirus has become deadlier and maybe winged…
- In the National Interest
Withdraw Port City Bill, and issue White Paper for further discussion
Submissions with regard to the Constitutionality of the Port City Bill have been made to a five-member Panel of the Supreme Court by several petitioners. The Court has…
- Thoughts from London
That murder most foul
While in Sri Lanka the carnage of Easter Sunday two years ago was being mourned in a moment of collective grief for those killed, in distant Minneapolis history…
- Lobby
Subversion of judicial process to the fore as debate on report of CoI into political victimisation begins
The adjournment debate on the final report of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into Political Victimisation commenced this week in Parliament with the Opposition decrying it as a…
Plus
From the heart of Britain’s royalty to schoolchildren here
The Duke of Edinburgh International Award, it is widely agreed, is Britain’s Prince Philip’s lasting legacy. The scheme, the brainchild of the Prince, husband of…
An eye for nature’s designs
Letters to the Editor
Appreciations
Ferrey at his best in storytelling
A voice for saving tradition
When the ‘mahapiritha’ found its way into a song lyric
Anoma’s creations as ecological works of art
Cost effective trajectory tracking for sports performance enhancement
Learning the bitter truth about Aflatoxins
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Bringing back life in Batticaloa to canvas
Captivating symbolism and muted tones capturing intricate impressions add import to artist Susiman Nirmalavasan’s newest collection of works that will have its debut in Colombo…
Keep a tab on all that’s new and exciting as day gets closer for Big Bad Wolf sale
New at the Cauldron: Cold brew coffee range and more
Lanka’s Zero Gravity does well at Adobe eLearning Design awards
DAB-ing with the Ruark R1 Deluxe Bluetooth Radio
BRIT music awards to host 4,000-strong audience in UK pilot event
That’s Debatable 2021-The tech debating competition
‘Arena’ to boost the music scene
Beats of One Nation – Season Two
Shiseido’s skincare secrets and glamorous looks
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For democracy’s sake, should military leaders be ostracised and barred from the UN?
UNITED NATIONS – The recent military coup in Myanmar and an attempted palace coup in Jordan…
Vaccine: A chat with the doctor
Report on Easter bombings: Misconceptions galore
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Unemployed graduates in protest once more
A section of unemployed graduates protest outside the Presidential secretariat. They claimed that some of their…
National Schools programme begins April 30: Ed Ministry
Education unions to hold protest in Galle town on April 29
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Bringing back life in Batticaloa to canvas
Captivating symbolism and muted tones capturing intricate impressions add import to artist Susiman Nirmalavasan’s newest collection…
