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Seventh Edition
The Colombo International Book Fair (CIBF), Sri Lanka’s most patronised public exhibition, opens at the BMICH on September 10 with a record 382 stalls, and a host of special events and features that organisers say will set new standards for exhibitions in this country. The Colombo International Book Fair (CIBF), Sri Lanka’s most patronised public […]
Women at Work
With more women going abroad to work, the UN says governments must raise awareness about rights of migrant women workers.With more women going abroad to work, the UN says governments must raise awareness about rights of migrant women workers. “States should more systematically put in place targeted prevention measures, including comprehensive awareness-raising initiatives, to educate […]
Subtle Pressure
Lanka IOC, a unit of Indian Oil Corp., has quietly slipped the brakes on its expansion drive, as the Sri Lankan government owes US$ 60 million todate by way of fuel subsidies, a top official said Thursday.Lanka IOC, a unit of Indian Oil Corp., has quietly slipped the brakes on its expansion drive, as the […]
Government-LTTE stuck on a venue
The Sri Lankan government’s spokesperson said on Thursday, that holding talks with the LTTE in a foreign country, was “not acceptable,” but that a new venue for talks will be decided after the President returns to the island.The Sri Lankan government’s spokesperson said on Thursday, that holding talks with the LTTE in a foreign country, […]
Safe Flight
Sri Lanka’s air travel safety measures all in place and enforced, says the island’s Civil Aviation Authority.Sri Lanka’s air travel safety measures all in place and enforced, says the island’s Civil Aviation Authority. The Aviation Authority’s assurance comes after five airline accidents in other parts of the world, within the month of August. This week, […]
Off The Curb
The 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee parked outside the agent’s showroom during Tuesday’s launch. The US$ 11,600 four wheel drive, joins Sri Lanka’s craze for sports utility vehicle. Sri Lanka’s car industry has been hit by a tsunami of different sorts after the government jacked up import taxes. (LBO Photo) Sri Lanka’t jacked up taxes to […]
Swapping Plates
A motorcycle with one of the new number plats registered in the Western Province. Sri Lanka’s motor traffic department is drastically changing its “English” numbering of vehicles and returning to the old format while retaining the new-type number plates. LBO Photo Sri Lanka’s motor traffic department is drastically changing its “English” numbering of vehicles and […]
Facing competition in the tea cup
Sri Lankan tea is facing increased competition form other tea producing countries with lower costs of production and younger plantations. Emerging tea producing countries are also testing the waters for stronger brand building and marketing.Indonesia, Argentina, Malawi, Tanzania, though not new to the tea trade are steeling a march over Sri Lanka on price, with […]
Solid Base
An irrigation tank-centered farmer community in Angunakolapelessa, whose historic livelihood is threatened by the deterioration of the nucleus of its existence, will receive a new lease of life through a second rural tank rehabilitation project launched recently by Hayleys Group. An irrigation tank-centered farmer community in Angunakolapelessa, whose historic livelihood is threatened by the deterioration […]
Cost of living increasing but at slower pace
Cost of living in Sri Lanka still going up despite the contribution by the Yala harvest, says the Central Bank.Cost of living in Sri Lanka still going up despite the contribution by the Yala harvest, says the Central Bank. Prices dropped in August, compared to July, reflecting the historic seasonal pattern because of the influx […]