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The government spending US$ 13 on a person to keep them in good health for a year is making everyone sick, says Sri Lankan civil rights groups.The government spending US$ 13 on a person to keep them in good health for a year is making everyone sick, says Sri Lankan civil rights groups. “The budgetary […]
‘s Colombo call centre with a 45 megabits per second data line
Telco operator India’s VSNL, connected HSBC’s Sri Lankan call centre with a 45 mega bits per second data line last week, in a deal worth US$ 30,000 per month.Telco operator India’s VSNL, connected HSBC’s Sri Lankan call centre with a 45 mega bits per second data line last week, in a deal worth US$ 30,000 […]
The Central Bank says it has got Rs. 5.9 bn in tsunami aid to date.
The Central Bank said on Friday that it had received Rs. 5.9 bn in tsunami aid through government and Non Governmental Agencies as at February 15.The Central Bank said on Friday that it had received Rs. 5.9 bn in tsunami aid through government and Non Governmental Agencies as at February 15. The funds had come […]
Multi-donor Asian Tsunami Fund approved by ADB
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approves the setting up of a multi-donor Asian Tsunami Fund on Thursday.The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approves the setting up of a multi-donor Asian Tsunami Fund on Thursday. “ADB’s Board of Directors yesterday approved the setting up of a multi-donor Asian Tsunami Fund, with ADB making its own initial contribution […]
Asian Human Rights Commission raps Sri Lanka for heavy customs duties blocking aid.
The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) rapped Sri Lanka on Friday for heavy customs duties on relief goods, blocking up aid at the port.The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) rapped Sri Lanka on Friday for heavy customs duties on relief goods, blocking up aid at the port. The AHRC says 100 container loads of relief […]
Masking Demons
For the maestro in this Sri Lankan centre of devil masks and puppets, the tsunami signalled a warning from the gods — and he is taking it very, very seriously.For the maestro in this Sri Lankan centre of devil masks and puppets, the tsunami signalled a warning from the gods — and he is taking […]
Fixing Disability
Last December’s tsunami exacted a toll of a different kind, increasing the numbers of disabled people who now have to grapple with limited opportunities to help them.Last December’s tsunami exacted a toll of a different kind, increasing the numbers of disabled people who now have to grapple with limited opportunities to help them. Local data […]
Make use of lowering trade barriers in China, says the Chinese government
Sri Lankan exporters and tourism industry must make use of lowering trade barriers in the US$ 13 trillion Chinese economy, says the Chinese government.Sri Lankan exporters and tourism industry must make use of lowering trade barriers in the US$ 13 trillion Chinese economy, says the Chinese government. “There are many opportunities in China after the […]
Iran seeks more trade with Sri Lanka, offers US$ 10 mn for tsunami relief
Iran gave US$ 10 mn to Sri Lanka for tsunami relief during talks here Thursday on increasing bilateral trade in tea and oil, a government statement said.Iran gave US$ 10 mn to Sri Lanka for tsunami relief during talks here Thursday on increasing bilateral trade in tea and oil, a government statement said. Discussions were […]
Top UN officials to meet local lawmakers to set up a team on disaster preparedness.
Top officials of the United Nations will tour tsunami hit Asia, also meeting local lawmakers to help set up a select committee on disaster preparedness.Top officials of the United Nations will tour tsunami hit Asia, also meeting local lawmakers to help set up a select committee on disaster preparedness. Sri Lanka has asked for United […]