Sunday Times (Sri Lanka) - 2021-09-05

• Human rights commitment­s being implemente­d: Govt.
• Cabraal pushes for pension with arrears for all Central Bank governors
• Sri Lanka’s golden moment
• China-owned ports report Rs 1 billion dividend to Sri Lanka Ports Authority
• Freshwater heavily polluted; refining cost surges
• As public discontent mounts, bungling in diplomatic issues
• Pix from the wilds: Two Lankans commended
• COVID-19 can affect your heart
• Ivermectin divides doctors while NMRA gives waiver to import drug to stop black market sales
• Sunday Times Deputy Editor Namini inducted to prestigiou­s ICIJ
• OBITUARIES
• New Zealand attacker identified; Lankan police on trail of his contacts
• Downtime in remote lessons becomes a drag for some parents
• A little learning is a dangerous thing, survey finds
• Down-but -not-out UNP marks 75 years today
• Lankans in Afghanista­n say Govt ignoring evacuation pleas; ambassador denies charge
• Typos in WHO report trigger fake news; Health Minister hails removal
• RW takes a shot at Uncle Sam on The Burn Bag Podcast in the US
• Dollar shortage cripples gas, milk importers
• Govt. moves fast to force down sugar and rice prices
• ‘Food emergencie­s’ and strangulat­ing’ the open economy
• A lack of leadership prevails
• Newly formed Govt. Medical Profession­als’ Associatio­n concerned over ad hoc vaccinatio­n programme
• Follow preventive measures and advice to those in home-based care
• Keeping a close eye on elderly homes, says National Secretaria­t for Elders
• SLMA makes strong recommenda­tions to save lives
• Jacinda Arden’s inspiratio­nal and humane leadership worthy of emulation
• A reminder to the public: Essentials of COVID-19
• Trade-off between containing COVID and keeping the economy functionin­g
• Emergency; from a ferocious lion to a grinning Cheshire cat?
• The Olympic-Size difference between India and China
• A gentleman and much-sought-after trial lawyer
• How Hameed upstaged an intruder in the UNGA
• Bravery and betrayal: Stirring and thrilling story of a commando unit
• Cause for the Afghan debacle: Biden or clash of civilisati­ons
• Economic emergency to squash food hoardings
• Crowned corruption hits Sri Lanka to the core
• Judges seminar leaves unanswered questions
• Yohani wows the world with ‘Menike, Mage Hithe’ magic
• Taliban close to forming new Afghan government
• Searches, sorrow in wake of Ida’s destructiv­e, deadly floods
• New Zealand was unable to keep supermarke­t attacker locked up: PM Jacinda Ardern
• WHO monitoring new coronaviru­s variant ‘Mu’
• Susanthika Jayasinghe
• Four South Asian countries jointly write to FIFA
• Defiant Sharma sees India into slender lead over England in fourth Test
• South Africa tame Lankan bowling attack to post 283
• Lanka Youths battling time ahead of WC
• Tharindu wants a profession­al league to help create ‘players’
• Sri Lanka heads to travel fairs to boost forex
• Some Lankan exporters shifting manufactur­ing to West Africa
• SEC surveillan­ce on a stock market guru
• Govt. expedites organic fertiliser production
• Organic fertiliser imports to cost over $63 m
• Difficult choices
• Good food for the rich
• Sri Lanka’s Maha “experiment” to yield uncertain results
• National initiative to nurture digital technology awareness in Southern region
• NSB strong and resilient during 1st half 2021
• Lenovo launches the first foldable PC
• Excessive price controls will worsen shortages, says Advocata
• Elpitiya Plantation­s launches locally harvested fresh berries
• TUs raise alarm over COVID-19 concerns in Lankan workplaces
• Online sales of footwear and leather products grow
• Public servants to tighten belts amidst payment cuts
• Huge benefits from twinning Floating Solar and Hydropower-World Bank
• Pelwatte Dairy embarks on full cold supply-chain analysis
• Ultimate comfort and convenienc­e with the LG range of South Korean innovative products from Abans
• “Unico” Water Pumps by Solex Group Celebrates 15 Years in Business
• ComBank launches Home Loans promo
• NDB donates an ‘Optiflow Nasal Oxygen Delivering System’ to IDH to Combat the COVID-19 Pandemic
• AIA Insurance hosts industry’s first ever hackathon challenge for local and internatio­nal IT companies and start-ups!
• Mahindra Ideal Welipenna plant goes green with a 805 KWh roof solar added to the national Grid marking the Founders Day
• SLT-MOBITEL deploys ‘Fibre of the Nation’ driving digital transforma­tion and connected lifestyles
• Their gift to Bawa
• Lessons and love imparted from a father and grandfathe­r
• His singular leadership qualities took NSB to great heights
• Essentials vs desirables: Time to cut the coat according to the cloth
• He lived an exemplary life of generous giving
• Fond memories we will cherish
• The gardener in me
• COVID: To vacillate – or vaccinate?
• Sal, the forgotten one
• Google's Pixel 6: Here's what we know so far
• Rising stars from the East
• She’s got music in her DNA
• ‘Nim Him Sewwa’ Mashup by Ranithi
• Eric Clapton sings ‘enough is enough’ on new COVID policy protest song ‘This Has Gotta Stop’
• James Bond gets retrospect­ive on Apple TV, Plus final ‘No Time to Die’ trailer
• Indonesian film wins top prize at Locarno Film Festival
• New degree courses at state universiti­es for students with foreign qualificat­ions
• J’pura University wins big at AIESEC Internatio­nal Excellence Awards 2021
• Government urges teachers and principals to accept new proposals and go back to school
• Happy Slaves
• ACCA Sri Lanka holds new member ceremony and Advocacy Awards
• UTS College Diploma of IT – opening the door to many IT careers
• Test, Trace and Vaccinatio­n....the new normal in 2021
• I Pledge to Wear a Mask
• Global Citizen Exchange Programme 2021-22, now open for Sri Lanka!
• Tambapanni Academic Publishers launched in Colombo
• Dr. Dayani Panagoda appointed as Devi Balika’s new PPA Co-President
• Masters Corporate Education successful­ly launches globally renowned Data Analyst Programme
• Covid-19 & The Future of Education in Developing Countries
• Sri Lanka’s Road to Reform and Recovery: How the Nation is Overcoming her Crisis
• Awareness session on ragging conducted online by Rotaract and “Break The Chain”
• Government urges teachers and principals to accept new proposals and go back to school
• Rises seven places to rank 57th Globally and 4th in Australia
• Footsteps Preschool & Day Care celebrates the Second anniversar­y
• Major Division begins
• Ryde gold medal for Abhishek
• Nail biting moments at Second Leg of Sri Lanka’s inaugural SIM Formula 1 Championsh­ips
• Nisal and Sandali grab regional chess titles
• The Secrets of the Amazon

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