Sunday Times (Sri Lanka) - 14 Dez 2025
Rs. 1,000 bn emergency funding for relief work
Help at last for villagers cut off by landslides
US troops raided ship from China to Iran off Sri Lanka
Hathurusinghe files fresh action against SLC
Cabraal case not over: CIABOC mulls fresh action if loss is not repaid
New anti-terrorism bill ready; tough penalties and hefty fines for offences
President leads global aid drive for Ditwah disaster recovery
Disaster within: DMC crippled
A 5000-strong force to reconstruct irrigation projects in Badulla
Spells of rain and windy weather ahead
Legal challenge to Govt's stadium project at littleknown Jaffna heritage site
US think tank sounds alarm over hate speech by Hindu extremists
Lanka's Farah elected a vice president of Swiss Parliament
Northern fishermen threaten to dump India and embrace China or US
Exemplary service by Grama Sevaka
Herath shrugs off criticism over Geneva envoy pick
Easter blast suspect wins asylum appeal in UK; fresh case looms
Will UN ditch toilet paper?
Namal's degree swipe at Govt.
Landslides and floods mar Sri Lanka’s landscape
World Bank and global experts to assess Ditwah impact
Cabraal case not over: CIABOC mulls fresh action if loss is not repaid
New anti-terrorism bill ready; tough penalties and hefty fines for offences
Rs. 1,000 bn emergency funding for relief work
US troops raided ship from China to Iran off Sri Lanka
Devastated farmers fazed by thought of recovery and the ‘next season’
Old supplier edged out in $300m gas tender; Swiss firm wins contract amid rule-bending claims
Cabraal ‘was only performing his duties’, counsel submits
Death sentence on assassin of T. Maheswaran upheld by Supreme Court
Disaster within: DMC crippled by staff shortage, multiple shortcomings
Police questioned for delay in testing NPP MP for drunk-driving; woman and child hospitalised in accident involving his car
Increasingly vulnerable to weather disasters
Asoka Ranwala: A brief bio
Vehicle insurance claims dominate 21,300 disaster filings
Retailers take stock, and it's back to business as usual
Race against time to salvage damaged archival records
Fun show for children at an Ududumbara refugee camp
Kandy needs new superior courts complex, says President of Bar Association
Ditwah-battered railway lines on a very slow trot to recovery
President leads global aid drive for Ditwah disaster recovery
Rebuild Sri Lanka needs a holistic effort
Helter skelter
‘One Health’, only way to protect humans, animals & environment from super bugs
The limits of executive presidency in managing national tragedies: A case for collective governance
Achievements & challenges
Editors' Guild slams two recent incidents as grave danger to media freedom
Concerns raised over illegal inroads being made into Knuckles on the pretext of Ditwah disaster
Pera campus counts heavy losses from deluge as partial academic activities resume tomorrow
Peradeniya Gardens recovery could cost Rs 120m
No student lives lost on campus, but personal grief
Students to the forefront
A helping hand to rise again
Visitors pour in despite some setbacks in scenic cities and train rides
Ditwah disaster: Some councils dump waste in wetlands defying MEPA and CEA guidelines
Commandos rescue infant
Sri Lanka CJ on Indian Supreme Court bench during special sitting
8.3 million dollar UNFPA appeal to deliver support to women
Visitor thankful for care during cyclone
Unravelling the mystery that is Sinharaja- through word and image
Faithful canine saves lives of 14 villagers
Dog helps rescuers find his former family
The enormous task ahead: Post-Ditwah recovery with foreign assistance
The ‘Greek bond’ case; a cyclonic storm of legal proportions
Sovereignty over compute: How global AI governance could work
CH mark grand return, stun Red Shirts in cliffhanger
Unbeaten Airmen drown Sailors to take table lead
BRIEF SCORES
Nuwanidu steers SSC to second outright win
Nishan slams 183; CCC amass 404-9
Nettasinghe and Liyanage in quest to defend titles at 73rd Nationals
VFS Global partners inaugural Blind Women’s T20 WC
McLarens claim four golds at Mercantile Team Championship
Chandika Hathurusinghe files fresh legal action in CAS against SLC ExCo members
NOC issues formal ‘Show Cause’ notices against three NSA officials
‘Pramo’ in a comeback as Chief Selector?
Sri Lankan Youth in cakewalk win at U-19 Asia Cup opener
CRICKET BRIEF SCORES
Fans vandalise India stadium after Messi's abrupt exit
Minagi shatters Kimiko’s decade-old national record
Hooda still in suspect bowling action list ahead of IPL Auction
Children in Gaza dying as heavy rains batter territory and Israel blocks tents
UN torture expert decries Pakistan ex-PM Khan’s detention
US envoy to meet Zelensky, Europe leaders in Berlin this weekend
The US at war with Venezuela
Australia’s social media ban
Prof Neil DeVotta dissects ‘US-China rivalry’ at RCSS dialogue
Remembering Meezan Hajiar: An Inspiring entrepreneur and philanthropist
‘Around the World in Magnets - Sri Lanka’ to support Cyclone Ditwah relief
St Sebastian’s Church to host sing-along
“On the Edge” to address rising climate threats
The Story of Furniture in SL
Obituary
Australia’s social media ban launched with barely a hitch, but the real test is still to come
Sri Lanka’s green-digital generation: How young entrepreneurs can shape a sustainable future
A new UN chief must either be subservient to US —or get vetoed
The task before Lanka after Govt. fiddled while the country flooded
For forms of govt. let fools contest
Starlight shines on premier night of Marie’s Art Collection 2025
Sunday Punch 2
‘Not normal’: Climate crisis supercharged deadly monsoon floods across Asia
Nowhere to pray as logs choke flood-hit Indonesian mosque
Navigating the crucible: The search for visionary leadership in Sri Lanka’s crucial moments
The US is already at war with Maduro’s Venezuela
US slaps sanctions on Maduro relatives as war fears build
Colomboscope 2026: Await varied explorations of rhythm
A strong bridge between science and medicine
The Danish ‘Lankan’ monk who took Buddhism into the digital age
He touched countless lives with his healing hands and generous spirit
Her curiosity and thirst for knowledge never waned
We will rebuild, we will not falter
You gave love beyond measure
Set up a shuttle bus stand in Pettah
Missing you 19 years on
They ‘Carve Their Names With Pride’ to help fellow countrymen
Golden memories keep you near
A page-turner that explores topics kept under wraps
Home bakers’ seasonal treats
Nifraz takes off on a Paper Plane with his first novel
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Sri Lanka’s best exporter
Finance Ministry defends appointment of corporate chiefs to Ditwah Relief Fund
New mojito beverage in Sri Lankan market
Sri Lanka’s 5G Auction raises concerns over regulatory oversight
Virtual economic zone to be activated by mid next year
Sri Lanka to boost travel with promo this week
SAARC at 40
Unsung heroes
Sri Lanka races against time as IMF considers emergency aid
New mojito beverage in Sri Lankan market
Shangri-La returns as official Host Hotel for IRONMAN 70.3
Vallibel Finance records pre-tax profit of Rs. 2.7 bn, 50% growth
AI Chatbots: New lifeline for floods, landslides and climate emergencies
Farmers face daunting task with no help
Arpico Mattress celebrates a year of milestones and success
CSE will maintain growth momentum next year
Sri Lanka to host ABU 2026
VFS Global supports relief effort in Sri Lanka
SMEs: Needed a National SME Reconstruction Fund
Capital markets, Infrastructure bonds - real MVP's in Cyclone Ditwah Recovery
Sri Lanka’s 5G Auction raises concerns over regulatory oversight
Finance Ministry defends appointment of corporate chiefs to Ditwah Relief Fund
Virtual economic zone to be activated by mid next year
Sri Lanka to boost travel with promo this week
BOOST TO MICE TOURISM
SL’s shipping economy faces challenges in vessel volumes due to Cyclone Ditwah
Government reconsiders Oil Palm ban
US $ 20 billion exports next year
DC Group wins Gold for Digital Innovation Agency of the Year
DFCC Bank enables digital payments in buses
People’s Bank, UnionPay to introduce National Cards
IPhone 17 series with global warranty launched at CDF Duty Free Mall at Port City
Bureau Veritas Lanka Wins Great HR Awards 2025 for its People-Centric Culture
BYD Sealion06 Clinches Top Spot in German Plug-in Hybrid Sales for November, Accelerating BYD’s Global Expansion
Halal Council recognised by Sri Lanka Standard Institution
Uber marks 10 years in Sri Lanka: Moving People, Powering Livelihoods, Impacting Communities
ICC DURRA DRY WALL PARTITIONS Redefining Modern Construction with Sustainability and Strength
Deep Tec Engineering Expands to Uplift Rural Sri Lanka Through Sustainable Water and Solar Solutions
Early intervention can truly reverse gum disease: Do it right from the start
School dropouts rising, parents don’t trust school system; Education Ministry report shows
University of Peradeniya holds Agricultural Symposium
Going beyond recovery to support mental health
Colombo university students help families and students affected by cyclone
Ministry issues circular on school reopening
J’Pura Uni aids communities affected by cyclone
Damaged schools and those used as shelters will not re-open on Dec 16: Deputy Minister
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Prathishta programme to restore cyclone-hit schools
A/Ls re-scheduled with additional facilities
An educationist's Journey with Gampaha people
Accelerating change in Lankan motorsport from ground up
IIHS Graduation Ceremony 2025: A Landmark Celebration of Excellence and Global Impact
SLIIT Business School Students Make Global Impact with Q1 Research Publications
Sri Lanka Should Embrace an AI-Powered Tourism Platform to Boost Global Competitiveness
Curiosity: The most Underrated Professional skill in the Workplace
Unlock Your Global Future: Australasian Academy Open Day on 20th December 2025
BSC Pioneers Pastoral Care
In Loving Mem ory - Fifteen Years Without My Father,
UCL Graduation 2025: Honouring Excellence, Achievement, and a Decade of Impact
ESOFT UNI Unveils New Jaffna Campus, Strengthening Access to Higher Education Across Northern Sri Lanka
Sixteen-year-old poet Kumalja Kuruppu launched her debut poetry collection “The Dark Mirror”at the BMICH, pledging that all proceeds will be dedicated to a flood-relief initiative supporting children who need new school books……
ALSINC 2025: Five Years of Excellence in International Negotiation
Curtin University Colombo launches cutting-edge programmes in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
A New Era for Sri Lankan Seafaring Talent as Centrum Marine Facilitates High Value ALAM Scholarships
MSTI Maritime Academy Inauguration of Sri Lanka’s Most Advanced Full Mission Bridge Simulator
The 33rd Annual Convocation of AAT Sri Lanka
Living Legacy – OKI International School
Reading the 2026 Budget Through a National Performance Framework
Ditwah Cyclone – Why It Was A Cataclysmic One And The Importance Of Correct Name Spellings
Why Brands Should Pause Seasonal Advertising as Sri Lanka Recovers
Charting a Global Business Future: MSU and MSI Colombo Offer a Seamless Study Pathway
Australasian Academy & Holmesglen Introduce IT Degree Pathway with LKR 1.5M Scholarships and Direct 2nd Year Progression
Empowering Educators: How Mentoring is Improving Teaching and Learning in Sri Lanka
Deloitte Renews Partnership with CFA Society Sri Lanka as Official Gold Sponsor and Technical Partner
Students’ Creativity Raises Voices Against Illegal Migration at Zero Chance Awards
ComBank supports technical education ambitions with DIMO Academy partnership
Leapmotor C10 Hits Sri Lankan Roads to Cure Range Anxiety
Seaspan and Ceyline Shipping Celebrate 20 Years of Partnership Excellence
Bitget Partners with CeylonCash and Infinite Grace Foundation to Deliver Urgent Relief to Sri Lanka’s Cyclone Ditwah-Impacted Communities
Tokyo Cement Group Honoured for Impactful CSR at SLIM Brand Excellence 2025
The Holiday season begins at One Galle Face with the launch of its “Enchanted Wonders” Christmas Tree Lighting
ChildFund Sri Lanka Mobilizes Emergency Response as Catastrophic Floods Displace Over 1.1 Million
Mora Racing: Accelerating change in Sri Lankan motorsport from ground up
Lyceum International, Wattala secure 12th successive IISSC swimming title
Anandian Dilain awarded Best U-13 Batsman in SSC School of Cricket’s Malaysian tour
British School’s annual Swimming Gala
Inter-House Athletic Meet of CSI College, Kalubowila
Christmas in the city FUNDAY TIMES Pullout
Home for Christmas at the Hilton
Choccan brings authentic South Indian flavours to Wolfendhal Street
Heralding the season with their Nine Lessons & Carols
‘Riverstone’ roars at Singapore Film Fest
Agenda 14 unveils cinema of tomorrow
Adios amigo Malo
EKHO Ella named TripAdvisor’s ‘Best of the Best’ 2025 Award
BOC Cards Launches “Unstoppable Santastic Offers” up to 70% discounts for the 2025 Festive Season
ComBank Cards spread festive magic with up to 70% off at the widest range of outlets
Luxury shoppers will look for deals this holiday season
DFCC Credit & Debit Cards Introduce Practical Savings and Flexible Support for Year-End Spending
‘All is Not Lost’: Sri Lanka tourism rises above adversity
People’s Credit Cards Unveil MAXMAS Discounts with Savings of Up to 80%
The anti-materialist Christmas: Rituals around the world that swap gifts for meaning
Bring the Season to Life with Nations Trust Bank American Express® Cards
HNB Cards Unlock Exclusive Festive Discounts and Unforgettable Experiences
Polka Dots on Stage
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