Sunday Times (Sri Lanka) - 2020-12-20

• Lanka seeks Rs. 10bn World Bank loan to buy COVID-19 vaccine
• Massive fertiliser fraud exposed; files missing, fake lab reports
• Supreme Court blaze: Fire chief rules out short circuit, probe continues
• Maldives backtracks on Govt.’s burial request
• Ranil on Keenie Meenie’s role in Lanka
• Race against time to Tokyo
• CEB engineers launch trade union campaign; boycott meetings
• US envoy in pow wow with TNA's Sumanthira­n as US moves to bring new UN resolution against SL
• 130 mn rupee question and the unlocking of a lockdown in 24 hours
• Toddy-tapper in spin over high fine tells tale of woe to Prez
• Unmasked: Nighclub groovers throw caution to the wind
• Running on empty … traders and families in same plight this Christmas
• O stay at home, all ye faithful: Advice from Cardinal Malcom Ranjith
• Agri Min proposals fruitless: Industry
• "Bugger off my land," said ex-SAS soldier turned KMS worker; dies aged 86
• Cremation or burial: Prof. Malik lays the bare bones on table
• Former Chief Epidemiolo­gist pulls out expert guidelines which indicate there’s no danger in burials
• No decision to lockdown for Christmas & New Year as of now: health & police officials
• India – “Do as we say, not as we do”
• A colour change, Champika?
• Burial of COVID-19 victims in Maldives reflects badly on Sri Lanka
• Turmeric due in market at Rs 750, while smuggling continues
• Glad tidings they bring in these bleak times
• National Archives young DG target of controvers­y over Dutch records
• Drinkers of illicit brews risking death
• Govt signals rethink on reopening schools in January
• SLPP faces budget defeats in several local councils; growing dissent at grassroots level
• Grieving family says trainee pilot flew away never to return
• Resolving external financial vulnerabil­ity dominant economic concern
• ‘It is better to die from this virus than live like this’
• Bull or bear in 2021?
• No conclusion yet on 2011 World Cup fixing inquiry
• Umpires keeping pace with technology
• LPL a success despite pandemic fears
• Southern Stars meet Central Crusaders in Li Ning-Lanka Challenge final
• No Barmy Army and journos for SL vs England Tests
• Are LPL franchise owners getting return on investment?
• 98th Athletics Nationals to be held under strict health guidelines
• India's coronaviru­s cases pass 10 million
• The dead professor and the vast pro-India disinforma­tion campaign
• Sesame Street creates Rohingya muppets for refugee children
• Actor Ian McKellen receives Covid-19 vaccine, says he feels 'euphoric'
• WHO urges families to wear face masks and socially distance at Christmas
• A virtual Christmas and New Year
• Dreaming of a White Christmas with every COVID case of blight
• Justice up in smoke — almost
• Police investigat­ion into crime: Not like buying homeware from the market
• Climate change could create 63m migrants in South Asia by 2050
• Equal partners campaign: Engaging men and boys for gender equality
• The ‘Indo-Pacific’: The concept, history and the struggle for dominance
• Anagarika Dharmapala: Tracing the trajectori­es of his pursuits
• PornHub moderators reveal lenient guidelines at the site
• Funny Boy: Controvers­y around casting and representa­tion
• The night Arafat, facing death threats, slept in UN chief’s office
• A memorable meeting with Podihamudu­ruwo at Gangaramay­a
• An old school engineer with impeccable character and integrity
• Confusion over retirement age
• CPC to increase jet fuel imports
• LOLC to increase investment in new hotels after assessing properties
• Shot in the arm for kithul
• After saying, “I do…!”
• COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged job markets in Asia Pacific region
• BI signs with CHEC Port City mixed developmen­t project
• Kantale sugar factory revival rings bells of hope after 30 years
• Serious repercussi­ons for Sri Lanka from MCC grant withdrawal
• New economic developmen­t model deviates from notorious structural adjustment; CB Governor
• Blueprint prepared to revive stalled tourism
• Profession­als urge Government to allow vehicle imports
• Forbes lists Dilmah in “Best Under A Billion 2020” - Asia
• Sri Lanka’s economic growth suffers, contracts by 16% in 2ndQ
• Ceylon Tea unable to meet demand
• Hayleys Fabric launches new line of organic, eco-friendly fabrics
• Become the next rural developmen­t innovator with the LG Ambassadoe of change programme partnering KFHI and Abans
• Mosvold Villa named Best Luxury Boutique Hotel at WLHA 2020
• Revolution­ary Customer Portal launched by AIA Insurance and developed by Arimac
• ASEAN to accelerate digital integratio­n for post-COVID economic recovery
• Singer rolls out biggest offers this festive season topped with massive discounts
• ComBank pays tribute to history with restoratio­n of Galle Fort branch in centenary year
• People’s Bank partners Industrial Developmen­t Board of Ceylon and SLIM to empower MSME in Sri Lanka
• BMICH - South Asia’s Best Convention Centre 2020
• NSB Negombo Branch Relocated
• Transform your kitchen with Singer’s elegant array of built-in appliances
• Coca-Cola and Santa Claus create magic once again this holiday season
• AgStar unleashes agricultur­al revolution on shared values!
• CA Sri Lanka to transform SME business owners into successful entreprene­urs through mentoring programme
• Spectra Integrated Logistics emerge victorious at ICS CS Awards 2020
• Holding on to that message of hope
• This year too they will spread warmth and cheer
• This Christmas, Hiruni decides to bake a cake
• Tomorrow, watch out for the rare ‘Christmas Star’
• The epitome of simplicity, she had a heart of gold
• Hasty opening up could be risky for future of tourism industry
• Academic who thought out of the box
• You were unique
• The President must act now to stop this wanton, wilful destructio­n
• Fond memories of this bosom pal and gentleman
• A sojourn in ‘Ceilon’ and carefree life of Dutch colonial society
• Escape into a calm oasis with great food
• Raffles Consolidat­ed celebrates its 21st anniversar­y
• Deck your home with something new or old Christmas hand made
• Have yourself an eco-friendly Christmas!
• Keeping that familiar seasonal music alive
• Brownie Business
• Thirteen State university projects to be initiated in 2021, through foreign funds and ADB grants
• Edith Cowan University Sri Lanka branch campus geared to make that difference in your life
• ACCA offers opportunit­ies to obtain globally renowned MBA’s
• Fresh creativity, global design minds, leading jobs for young innovators—all coming together as AOD launches Reveal 2020 virtual grad show
• Are you FEEDING, what you ought to be FIGHTING?
• O/L Exams Postponed! Take the GED that’s Equivalent to GCSE O/Levels to Continue Your Education
• Northshore signs partnershi­p with Lincoln University College to bring a multitude of study options
• CMA Speechcraf­t Batch 20 makes history in conducting Awards Ceremony Online
• Students from grade one to five students to return to school in January
• COVID should not stop developmen­t in the education sector: President Rajapaksa
• New online system for grade five scholarshi­ps
• NPD as a business strategy
• Ignite 2021: All-Island Speech Contest for Schoolchil­dren
• Ushering ‘learning to students’ instead of ‘students to learning’
• Bristol Institute offers futuristic MBA for today’s dynamic and challengin­g business envorinmen­t
• Join BSc. Honours in Biomedical Science degree at KIU for the best teaching and learning experience
• City School of Architectu­re crowned “Runners-Up” in the “Vitality- Interactiv­e Wall” competitio­n
• Skills shortage likely in the face of looming mental health crisis
• Curtin University Breaks New Ground in Engineerin­g Education
• Rotary young leaders win key youth awards
• Adaptation of EdTech in the New “Normal“& Beyond: Simplicity, Integrated Platforms and Emergency Learning Plans
• Study Medicine in “Belarus” – MARCH 2021 Intake is now on!
• Mobitel and Ministry of Education digitizes Grade 5 Scholars’ school applicatio­n process
• Renown Football Academy kids shine at the 2020 F4F programme

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