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Come Clean
The World Bank is backing media and civil society groups to make information a ‘public good’ in Sri Lanka.The World Bank is backing media and civil society groups to make information a ‘public good’ in Sri Lanka. “Rule of law, good governance and GDP growth is much higher in countries with better access to information,” […]
Police inspector shot dead after Clinton’s visit to Sri Lanka’s east
Suspected Tiger gunmen shot dead a police officer in Sri Lanka’s troubled east today, hours after former US president Bill Clinton visited the restive region, police said. Suspected Tiger gunmen shot dead a police officer in Sri Lanka’s troubled east today, hours after former US president Bill Clinton visited the restive region, police said. Inspector […]
Sri Lankan president vows aid deal with Tigers amid Clinton pressure
Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga Sunday vowed to share foreign aid with Tamil rebels a day after former US president Bill Clinton urged local politicians to support the controversial move.Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga Sunday vowed to share foreign aid with Tamil rebels a day after former US president Bill Clinton urged local politicians to […]
Sovereign Rating Soon
Government has appointed a steering committee in a renewed push to obtain a sovereign rating ahead of attempts to tap the international market for debt to lower the borrowing cost. Government has appointed a steering committee in a renewed push to obtain a sovereign rating ahead of attempts to tap the international market for debt […]
The Challenge
A think tank said implementation will be the main challenge for the government now that donors have pledged the full tsunami reconstruction requirement. A think tank said implementation will be the main challenge for the government now that donors have pledged the full tsunami reconstruction requirement. The Institute of Policy Studies says transparency and accountability […]
Booby Trapped?
Dozens of Sri Lankans go overseas to surgically enhance their looks according to a local conglomerate that introduced a brand of implants to the local market. Dozens of Sri Lankans go overseas to surgically enhance their looks according to a local conglomerate that introduced a brand of implants to the local market. But importers are […]
Be Prepared
Central Bank is pushing commercial banks to improve risk management and be ready to adopt stringent ‘BASEL II’ standards soon after they are implemented.Central Bank is pushing commercial banks to improve risk management and be ready to adopt stringent ‘BASEL II’ standards soon after they are implemented. The banks deputy governor Ranee Jayamaha told LBR […]
Guessing Game
The head of government’s Strategic Enterprises Management Authority (SEMA) says proposals to build two coal power plants would be accepted to overcome energy crisis as key unions opposed donor-backed reforms.The head of government’s Strategic Enterprises Management Authority (SEMA) says proposals to build two coal power plants would be accepted to overcome energy crisis as key […]
”s east
Suspected Tiger gunmen shot dead a police officer in Sri Lanka’s troubled east today, hours after former US president Bill Clinton visited the restive region, police said. Suspected Tiger gunmen shot dead a police officer in Sri Lanka’s troubled east today, hours after former US president Bill Clinton visited the restive region, police said. Inspector […]
Road Across
Japan on Friday gave close to US$ 10 million to Sri Lanka to construct a bridge across the Mahaweli River – a link on the A-11 road, which is a key access route to the east coast.Japan on Friday gave close to US$ 10 million to Sri Lanka to construct a bridge across the Mahaweli […]