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Shifting its revenue balance away from interest-income, Seylan Bank will introduce new fee-based products to its current product offer. SeyLink, its …
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Emirates, the Dubai-based international airline, rolled out its new global electronic ticketing system last week, ushering in coupon-free travel to …
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The Banks Public Debt Dept., sought offers from the market to raise US$ 250 mn worth of Sri Lanka Development Bonds. online pharmacy buy diflucan …
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Sri Lankas foreign reserves took a 2.2 percent dip in March, slightly above a 5.7 percent drop in January 2004, according to latest data released by …
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Sri Lankas Tamil Tigers have asked India to reconsider its extension of a ban on the rebels imposed over the assassination of former premier Rajiv …
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The government is taking a second look at the labour retrenchment package due to stiff opposition from unions and employers, a top minister said.The …
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Light House Hotel is hoping to double its earnings for the current financial, though somewhat restrained by limitations in room capacity, a broker …
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The government component in the proposed Colombo South Harbour projects has propelled to about US$ 300 million from around US$ 220 million quoted …
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A growth in fee-based income and faster recoveries helped the Bank of Ceylon double its bottomline for the quarter ending March 31, 2004.The …
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Management experts say the rapidly changing business environment is pushing organizations to constantly restructure to stay ahead.Companies in Sri …
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India and Pakistan were the main beneficiaries in moves by the United Sates to have South Asian allies after the events on September 11. …
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Colombo is unusual for a capital city in having a large number of wetlands.rnAround Kotte for example a number of wetlands still remain.rnBut these …
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SriLankan Airlines is pushing to expand its portfolio through fifth freedom rights to Nepal and Bangladesh, while keeping a close tab on rising jet …
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Sampath Bank plans to raise Rs. 1.5 billion by issuing debentures to strengthen its capital base and make long-term money available for lending.The …
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The World Bank handed out Rs. 4 million of grant money directly to eight non-governmental organizations recently.buy zydena online buy zydena online …
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Indian IT services giant Videsh Sanchara Nigam Ltd (VSNL) is finalising its service offer for Sri Lanka, with initial plans to push out an …
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Human resource (HR) personnel need to come out of the box and integrate more to improve corporate performance, says three of Sri Lankas leading …
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As traditional farming methods are lost to chemical fertilizer dumping in Sri Lanka, its people are paying with their lives. Over use of chemical …
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Seylan Bank has secured an A-(sri) national rating for its long-term senior debt from Fitch Ratings Lanka.At the sametime, Fitch has also given …
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The External Resources Dept., is negotiating with Japanese funding agencies for a fresh US$ 85 mn credit line for the small and medium scale …
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An action plan to re-haul bus transport and enforce regulation on a decentralised, largely out-of-control sector, is being rolled out by the National …
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Sri Lanka has been selected to the 34 member Inter-governmental Group of Experts on International Standards of Accounting & Reporting (ISAR) at a …
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Central Bank on Wednesday issued a fresh warning against unauthorised deposit taking, as the public continued to chase after higher return for their …
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Treasury Bill rates remained flat at Wednesdays auction due to excess liquidity in the money market and a steady outlook for short-term interest …