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Kumaratunga: Sri Lanka’s daughter of destiny, mother of destruction
Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga who steps down in December came to power promising to scrap the very office which she fought to cling to after 11 turbulent years dominated by a tortuous peace process with Tamil Tiger rebels.Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga who steps down in December came to power promising to scrap the […]
Cheap Deal
Government announced a Rs. 10 a day subsidy to trishaw owners to help them whether the rising fuel prices and fulfilling a budget promise that according to analysts benefits the middle class.Government announced a Rs. 10 a day subsidy to trishaw owners to help them whether the rising fuel prices and fulfilling a budget promise […]
Rash Taxes
Sri Lanka’s main opposition warns that the current round of pre-election value-added-tax cuts would lead to more inflation in the future. Sri Lanka’s main opposition warns that the current round of pre-election value-added-tax cuts would lead to more inflation in the future. The United National Party charged that the VAT removal of diesel, LP gas […]
Seek Us
Marketing professional, are pushing for more representation and recognition at boardroom level. Marketing professional, are pushing for more representation and recognition at boardroom level. Although there is a marked increase in people joining the profession they are inadequately represented at top decision-making level according to a top marketing body here. Boardrooms in Sri Lanka tend […]
Sri Lanka president: Keeping a dynasty alive
A Supreme Court ruling Friday ended the President’s term a year earlier than she expected, but it may not be the end of her career or the demise of the political dynasty.A Supreme Court ruling Friday ended the President’s term a year earlier than she expected, but it may not be the end of her […]
‘s daughter of destiny, mother of destruction
Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga who steps down in December came to power promising to scrap the very office which she fought to cling to after 11 turbulent years dominated by a tortuous peace process with Tamil Tiger rebels.Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga who steps down in December came to power promising to scrap the […]
Norway urges holiday-makers in Sri Lanka to take care
OSLO, Aug 26 (AFP) – Norway, the mediator in a tense peace process aimed at ending ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka, warned its citizens Friday to exercise care when travelling to the island.OSLO, Aug 26 (AFP) – Norway, the mediator in a tense peace process aimed at ending ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka, warned its […]
It’s 2005
Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court on Friday ruled that Presidential elections are due this year.Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court on Friday ruled that Presidential elections are due this year. The decision was made unanimously by the five-member bench. President Chandrika Kumaratunga argues she should stay in power until late 2006, while her foes say the vote is […]
Count Down
Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has ruled that President Chandrika Kumaratunga’s final term ends in December, clearing the way for elections between October 22 and November 22.Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has ruled that President Chandrika Kumaratunga’s final term ends in December, clearing the way for elections between October 22 and November 22. Kumaratunga had argued that […]
‘s 2005
Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court on Friday ruled that Presidential elections are due this year.Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court on Friday ruled that Presidential elections are due this year. The decision was made unanimously by the five-member bench. President Chandrika Kumaratunga argues she should stay in power until late 2006, while her foes say the vote is […]