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More money for tsunami victims to find work
Norway gives Rs 180 million ( around US$ 1.8 mn) to the International Labour Organization (ILO) to “speed up” tsunami rehabilitation in Sri Lanka.Norway gives Rs 180 million ( around US$ 1.8 mn) to the International Labour Organization (ILO) to “speed up” tsunami rehabilitation in Sri Lanka. “We see the necessity to speed up the […]
Opposition leader seeks unity to end Sri Lanka bloodshed
Sri Lanka’s opposition leader launched his presidential election bid from this historic city Saturday urging unity among the deeply divided majority community ahead of a peace deal with Tamil rebels.Sri Lanka’s opposition leader launched his presidential election bid from this historic city Saturday urging unity among the deeply divided majority community ahead of a peace […]
Baker’s Dozens
The two main candidates for Sri Lanka’s presidency filed their election nomination papers on Friday along with 11 others vying for the all-powerful but low-paid job of head of state. The two main candidates for Sri Lanka’s presidency filed their election nomination papers on Friday along with 11 others vying for the all-powerful but low-paid […]
Baker’s Dozens – Update
The two top candidates for Sri Lanka’s presidency filed their election nomination papers Friday along with 11 outsiders vying for the all-powerful but low-paid job as head of state for the next six years. The two top candidates for Sri Lanka’s presidency filed their election nomination papers Friday along with 11 outsiders vying for the […]
Exchange rate mix up leaves Vanik further in debt
Vanik Inc. is asking extra time to pay off its debenture holders, as an exchange rate mix up, left it short of cash after disposing a stake in its Bangladesh operation. Vanik Inc. is asking extra time to pay off its debenture holders, as an exchange rate mix up, left it short of cash after […]
Paradox in Paradise
One out of three children under the age of five in Sri Lanka underweight despite impressive social indicators.One out of three children under the age of five in Sri Lanka underweight despite impressive social indicators. “With nearly one out of three children aged five or under being underweight, Sri Lanka has unusually high rates of […]
‘s Dozens
The two main candidates for Sri Lanka’s presidency filed their election nomination papers on Friday along with 11 others vying for the all-powerful but low-paid job of head of state. The two main candidates for Sri Lanka’s presidency filed their election nomination papers on Friday along with 11 others vying for the all-powerful but low-paid […]
‘s Dozens – Update
The two top candidates for Sri Lanka’s presidency filed their election nomination papers Friday along with 11 outsiders vying for the all-powerful but low-paid job as head of state for the next six years. The two top candidates for Sri Lanka’s presidency filed their election nomination papers Friday along with 11 outsiders vying for the […]
Sri Lanka asks donors to cut redtape and coordinate aid for bigger projects
Sri Lanka’s foreign donors are falling over themselves to channel aid to similar projects, but a lots needs to be done to co-ordinate and channel assistance to large projects, the island’s treasury secretary said Friday.Sri Lanka’s foreign donors are falling over themselves to channel aid to similar projects, but a lots needs to be done […]
Norway envoy sets stage for truce talks with Tigers
Norway’s ambassador to Sri Lanka met with Tamil Tiger rebels Thursday ahead of a review of Oslo’s peace initiative and talks next week on salvaging a shaky truce, diplomats said.Norway’s ambassador to Sri Lanka met with Tamil Tiger rebels Thursday ahead of a review of Oslo’s peace initiative and talks next week on salvaging a […]