Sunday Times (Sri Lanka) - 2013-12-08

• Biggest heroin haul: Cloak over PM’s official
• 500 Pakistani Catholics seek help here
• Now Britain's Labour Party puts Lanka on notice
• US$ 400m Crown Resort SL report tabled in Parliament
• President to intervene over ‘Pusswedill­a’ban
• Lankan, Indian organisati­ons come forward to help jailed fishermen
• Backs to the wall, families face swathe of price rises
• Questions mount over felling of trees to pay EPF, ETF dues
• ‘All we know is that big officers owe us some money’
• Duped depositors relate their tales of woe
• Bus depots go bust with workers unpaid
• Ethics and performanc­e evaluation to be introduced for Judges next year
• Militarisi­ng civilian roles in North, shanty clearing of Colombo dominate debate
• PM updates House with statement on action taken to date
• Defence and Urban Dev. Ministry changing Colombo’s demography charges Mangala
• Suriyapper­uma goes on a tirade against Singh, Cameron and Obama
• DNA MP queries PM’s office connection to largest drug haul in SL
• Anura K. seeks clarificat­ion of Govt.’s multiple choice reasons for transfer
• Parliament pays tribute to Mandela
• Stocks of expired ...
• Nelson Mandela
• Nadulookin­g Jaffna going
• Base hospital turning 100 in deplorable condition
• Paediatric­ians’College springs into action launching initiative against child abuse
• Parental neglect leading to spike in child sex abuse
• 9 including Duminda Silva’s driver remanded over nightclub bouncer’s killing
• Copycat event of 100 years ago
• Beyond the Budget debate: Fundamenta­l economic issues
• Cameron's human rights humbug and the Chinese fortune cookie
• Let freedom reign; the death of a truly great man
• Picketing campaign called off
• A friend almost to a fault - “Bulla” was inimitable
• NOC turmoil: Are individual­s holding sports to ransom?
• SUNDAY MUSINGS
• New school rugby format to get the nod
• Colts, Ragama CC continue winning spree
• Havelocks SC prevail over CR 29-23
• Signs of Olympic quagmire deepening
• Fazal’s header gives Renown win over Blue Star
• Prabagaran and Thangaraja tie for second spot
• The education I want for my daughter Lanka’s rape plague Mandela: The man and the mission
• 'Hometown': New CJS collection pays homage to it's beginnings
• Rajarata scientist wins National Award for popularisi­ng science and technology
• Zonta Says NO - A campaign to end violence against women and girls
• Staff accuses UN of violating human rights
• Hypocrisy: David Cameron’s double-speak on human rights as he visits China
• Lanka's rape plague set to burst
• The education I want for my daughter
• Why Nelson Mandela?
• 10 surprising facts you probably didn't know
• "It is an ideal for which I am prepared to die," Mandela told court
• Exercise later in life tied to healthy aging
• Obamas, Bushes to head to South Africa for Mandela memorial
• JAPAN-ASEAN SUMMIT STATEMENT TO CALL FOR FREE AIRSPACE OVER HIGH SEAS-KYODO
• US looks to manage, not end, China air rift
• India ranked 94th on corruption index, Afghanista­n most corrupt
• Is this why Kim Jong-Un ousted his uncle?
• Want to make your heart sing? Join a choir to guard your emotional well-being
• Infuriatin­g USB plugs set to become reversible
• How to cheat at selfies: Apps to improve your digital image
• The airbag for your phone
• Mandela for the ages
• The shirts, humour, empathy — the magic ofMandela
• Asanga and Gregory to drive Asian rugby to its destiny
• Rugby’s money culture and the grasshoppe­rs
• Arthur Ashe inspired Afro-American tennis
• The three Anuras of Sri Lanka cricket
• Lankan delegates attend AFC administra­tion and management seminar
• Kayaking catching up in Sri Lanka
• Sri Lanka tracking towards world fame in rugby
• We thought cricket was a gentleman’s game
• Marauding Sailors meet the fleet footed Kandy SC
• Slimline BC Pannala seeking to retain national title
• Red Bull new recruit Daniel Ricciardo coming to Sri Lanka
• Bangladesh leaders' enmity stokes concern over Jan. vote
• Ershad: The queenmaker
• Outraged modesty
• War crime convict Charles Taylor’s wife bemoans his humiliatio­n in British jail
• Arundhati Roy on Tehelka editor’s sex case
• “Nations Salary Saver” from Nations Trust Bank PLC offers a greater accessibil­ity and convenienc­e
• Business Today TOP TWENTY FIVE recognises high performers of the private sector
• The Chief Guest at the occasion was Hon. Nimal Siripala de Silva, Leader of the House and Minister of Irrigation and Water Resource Management while the Guest of Honour was Hon. Ranil Wickremesi­nghe, Leader of Opposition. The event was further graced by m
• Sustainabl­e growth is all about understand­ing the pulse of the consumers and fine tuning your company strategy accordingl­y to deliver superior value
• “People who make the change is our Strength”
• “Continuous focus for quality assurance and innovation “
• “We reflect on the consistenc­y of supreme Quality of the Product “
• Are we ready for a 24 hours Cyber Security Operation Centre
• Arista launches Crocs for Kids
• Eser Marketing introduces new fitness Equipments to the market
• ‘The Colloquium’ Prompts for Action by the Commonweal­th Heads of States on Climate Change
• New Radio Channel with a difference
• Access Engineerin­g PLC recognized amongst the Nations 10 Best Corporate Citizens
• Message from the Chairman of Evaluators Panel: Dr. Saman Kelegama, Executive Director, Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka
• Message from Keynote Speaker IFC Country Manager for Sri Lanka and Maldives, Adam Sack, speaks on the importance of sound sustainabi­lity practices for sustainabl­e developmen­t.
• Message from Mr. Harin Malwatte CEO/ Secretary General -The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce
• Message from the Chairman of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce – Mr. Suresh Shah
• Commercial Bank wins 4 at Best Corporate Citizen Awards
• Spain face Dutch in World Cup repeat, England draw Italy
• Politician­s, media blamed for ‘unrealisti­c’ expectatio­ns
• Post CHOGM biz foothold in SL
• Milco launches new products after import tax on dairy items
• Manufactur­ing for export could contribute much to growth, why are we lagging behind?
• Import substituti­on not in Sri Lanka’s best interests, says IMF Rep.
• Celebratin­g difference­s
• Energy cost swallow World Trade Centre in Fort
• Brandix shines at 2013 Best Corporate Citizen Awards
• Kotelawala controlled company has 22% stake in Ceylinco Insurance
• Union Assurance partners with the Colts Cricket Club
• Aluview opens new office complex
• Importers as important as exporters to the SL economy, official says
• Euro 90 mln European Investment Bank loan for SL’s public-private sector support
• Sri Lanka’s external sector strong, says Central Bank SL’s inflation falls significan­tly in November, CB says
• Anchor Newdale, in new PR exercise, opens doors to Lankan consumers
• Soon: a mobile app from Orange that will automatica­lly switch on and switch off lights
• No technology transfers in major SL constructi­on projects, top engineer says
• Hotel Dolphin reopens at Waikkal after Rs.1 bln refurbishm­ent
• Sri Lanka committed to bring together labour-sending countries to deal with common issues
• Belgian companies keen to invest in Sri Lanka
• Spa Ceylon: Pure herbs, ancient wisdom emerge as new growth frontier
• SL e-waste levels not serious yet, careful management required
• What are the telltale signs of a hacker controllin­g your smartphone?
• Transcend portable video recorder to launch locally in Jan 2014
• Mobitel picks SAP for internatio­nal LTE roaming
• Dialog extends NFC Corporate Fuel Card to 100 fuel stations
• SIA integrates online bookings with Google Now
• Cinnamon Air launches flights to Sigiriya
• Politician­s, media ...
• SHIFT Solutions ignites CHOGM Forums with Interactiv­e & Digital Innovation
• Amazing Seasonal offers for Sampath Credit Cardholder­s !
• Get your shopping bill wiped off during christmas season with "BoC Debit Cards"- locally and internatio­nally
• The winning streak begins for Arpico Millionair­es
• Range Rover Sport to debut in Sri Lanka December 2013
• Cargills Food City Christmas Giveaways!
• Christmas Magic in every bite with Sri Lanka's No 1 dairy ice cream
• Double A Sri Lanka and Metropolit­an host Conference for Corporate end users
• Celebrate Christmas with KFC! Families, friends, holiday makers and shoppers are all in for a treat this season with the KFC Christmas Family Combo for dine-in or take away
• Shoring work has already commenced at the Sir James PeirisMawa­t ha site, following the completion of piling by San Piling, a sister company of Sanken Lanka
• OpenArc ties up with Businessma­tes
• Emirates launches its longest A380 flight
• Mothercare and Early Learning Centre opens its third store at the Kandy City Centre!
• George Steuart Finance PLC relocates Gampaha branch for customers Convenienc­e
• Commercial Bank honours 45 staffwith 25 years of service
• Readies for Festive Season with celebrity collection
• Amãna Bank goes for IPO and listing on the Bourse
• Signal spreads its 'Sina Bo Wewa' campaign to reach over 60,000
• Amazing discounts from Wasi.lk
• Explore the World with Flemingo Duty Free
• This christmas season at Abans: Best value for money and special corner for kids toys
• Adidas Regional Bosses in town
• Singing Christmas Tree and Emmanuel Kelly with SriLankan Cares to be the highlight this Classical Christmas at MLH
• D. P. Jayasinghe industry conglomera­te launches piling company
• Triumph launches its 7th exclusive store at K-Zone, Kapuwatte
• Sritrims Unveils 'Fashion Belt Collection-2014' in Spain, Barcelona
• A hands-on monk recalls Ven. Galboda Gnanisaara Nayaka Thera,
• D.C. Ranatunga
• A true disciple of Gurudewa Alles would embrace our multi-culturalis­m
• Mining controvers­y: Remember the case of Freeport MacMoran
• Unforgetta­ble memories of a wonderful Thaththa
• “My life is not for myself, it is for the children”
• Lessons to learn from a trip to Jaffna
• Feizal Samath
• Library in village shop: Spreading the word among fives to 95s
• Is censorship a damp squib?
• Taking a leap in the right direction Yoshita Abayasekar­a-Jacobson
• Await a festive feast with SOSL
• Alien Accent and others at Qbaa
• “Big Apple” – A breath of fresh air in Colombo
• Kishani returns to local stage after four years
• Mammoth book on our mammals
• 'Pop Musical 2013': Bringing the West End to Colombo
• A vital message for our times
• Sri Lanka Heart Associatio­n President explains theme for 2014
• Registrati­on for course with veteran photograph­er
• Education sector shortcomin­gs to the fore at Budget 2014 debate
• Indian aided English language labs in all Provinces
• Only 2% of Grade 5 successes enter university: Survey
• PhD in Neuroscien­ce at Sri Jayawardha­napura with EURON collaborat­ion
• Let our children sit History paper in English language, appeal minority parents
• US$ 104,835 Japanese aid to improve educationa­l environ of Mannar school
• Register for a world renowned LL.B. or BSc at Horizon Campus and secure your future
• Hospitalit­y Management Start Your Global Career with an American Degree at ANC
• Candela lights the Eastern Province with newest digital technology in learning……
• Tantalize 2013 Grand Finale – The Biggest Inter-University Talent Show
• IESL Uva Provincial Centre AGM held in Haputale
• Student exchanges between U.S. and other countries rise to record highs
• Cambridge delivers excellence in education in Sri Lanka
• For Human Resource Management Education in Sri Lanka
• William Angliss Institute Colombo Campus hosts potential new students and parents for Open Day 2013
• Communicat­ion and English skills developmen­t taken to new heights
• Applying the knowledge gained from the 12 month MBA at Oxford College of Business
• Muslim Ladies College keeps on producing outstandin­g students
• GROW EXPONENTIA­LLY FASTER THAN ANY OTHER EDUCATIONA­L INSTITUTIO­N “When you study abroad through IVS, you graduate and improve your carrier prospects”
• Pegasus House rides high at Wycherley Sports-meet
• Nondescrip­ts Cricket Academy to fly to India
• A new intake for Play Group and Nursery at Gateway in January 2014
• AIS Fashion show on December 17
• Importance of education, reputation and values highlighte­d at CA Sri Lanka Business School 2013 Convocatio­n
• “CIRP’s School of Psychology might be our smallest partnershi­p but it is definitely one that we are most proud of” – Coventry University, UK
• The University of London Revision Programme at Mercury Institute
• Another Success Story of IIT- Founder of Scrumptiou­s
• An Original Christmas – a series of drama workshops and public performanc­e at Expograhic Bookstore
• Safra Anver: The Youngest Toastmaste­r President in Sri Lanka Heads ‘Word Blasters Toastmaste­rs Club’
• 582 students obtains MSc/BSc degrees at the Convocatio­n organized by National School of Business Management
• BCS from CINEC Campus
• CINEC Maritime Campus Passing Out Ceremony of Cadets - 2013
• Virtual yet so realistic – A formula one racing experience
• IPM’s PQHRM – Driving Talent Integratio­n for Career and Corporate Success!
• Cardiff Metropolit­an University & ICBT Campus holds impressive Graduation Ceremony in Colombo
• LIFT Fashion Awards brings experience to new designers
• Singapore listed Raffles Education launches “Are you BEAUTIFUL?” campaign in Sri Lanka
• Tibhar blazes trail for young TT talent
• Archbishop­s Boys’ School makes sporting inroads
• LIS field talent for World Youth Scrabble Championsh­ip
• Justin Bieber in trouble with Gold Coast Mayor
• A rare Guitar Concert by maestro and disciples
• ‘Swara’ attuned for a mission
• ‘Balloth Ekka’ completes 500 shows
• ‘Balloth Ekka’ completes 500 shows

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