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The controversy ridden CPP system will get a fresh hearing in August, as the telecom watchdog assess public opinion for the interconnection model.The controversy ridden CPP system will get a fresh hearing in August, as the telecom watchdog assess public opinion for the interconnection model. An earlier exercise where consumers wrote in their opinion was […]
The race for Presidency in Sri Lanka has begun
The Sri Lanka Freedom Party(SLFP) officially announced Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa as the party’s presidential candidate on Thursday.The Sri Lanka Freedom Party(SLFP) officially announced Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa as the party’s presidential candidate on Thursday. The SLFP also announced that Minister of Tourism and Investment Promotions, Anura Bandaranaike, would be Prime Minister in the case […]
Flying Forward
SriLankan Airlines will piggyback on codeshare agreements with Emirates to expand its network to Sydney and Cyprus, even as soaring fuel prices puts the breaks on growth.SriLankan Airlines will piggyback on codeshare agreements with Emirates to expand its network to Sydney and Cyprus, even as soaring fuel prices puts the breaks on growth. It will […]
Leave to Appeal
Sri Lanka Telecom on Wednesday said that it will seek special leave to appeal Monday’s Court of Appeal ruling against its 2003 tariff hike.Sri Lanka Telecom on Wednesday said that it will seek special leave to appeal Monday’s Court of Appeal ruling against its 2003 tariff hike. The statement said “The Sri Lanka Telecom Limited […]
Budget Talk
Mobile operator Celltel Lanka, is offering per second billing to its pre-paid card segments, as it finds creative ways to remain competitive.Mobile operator Celltel Lanka, is offering per second billing to its pre-paid card segments, as it finds creative ways to remain competitive. Sri Lanka has over 2.2 million mobile subscribers, serviced by four mobile […]
Chinese currency adjustment hits Sri Lankan consumers
China’s currency adjustment last week will trickle down to Sri Lankan consumers as another unwelcome price increase, say local businesses. China’s currency adjustment last week will trickle down to Sri Lankan consumers as another unwelcome price increase, say local businesses. “After the re-valuation of the yuan, the prices of Chinese exports increased by 12 percent,” […]
Sri Lanka PM wins party nomination for presidency
Sri Lanka’s ruling party has chosen Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse as its candidate for the presidency amid a deepening controversy over when the poll should be held, party sources said Wednesday.Sri Lanka’s ruling party has chosen Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse as its candidate for the presidency amid a deepening controversy over when the poll should […]
It’s Here
Sri Lanka on Tuesday signed up for over € 60 million worth of financial help from the German government for post-tsunami reconstruction work, the Finance Ministry said.The package includes a € 49 million (Rs. 5.9 billion) grant for post-tsunami rehabilitation and € 13 million (Rs.1.6 billion) due this year as debt repayments from Sri Lanka […]
‘s Here
Sri Lanka on Tuesday signed up for over € 60 million worth of financial help from the German government for post-tsunami reconstruction work, the Finance Ministry said.The package includes a € 49 million (Rs. 5.9 billion) grant for post-tsunami rehabilitation and € 13 million (Rs.1.6 billion) due this year as debt repayments from Sri Lanka […]
Call Back
The Appeal Court on Monday quashed Sri Lanka Telecom’s 2003 tariff increase, which raised monthly rentals to Rs.500. The Appeal Court on Monday quashed Sri Lanka Telecom’s 2003 tariff increase, which raised monthly rentals to Rs. 500. The ruling requires SLT to revert back to pre-2003 tariffs and refund the difference in its customers bills […]