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World population 6.5 billion by July this year, says United Nations Population Fund.
The world’s population will hit 6.5 billion by July this year, says the United Nations Population Fund.The world’s population will hit 6.5 billion by July this year, says the United Nations Population Fund. “The world’s population will reach 6.5 billion by July and, despite lower expected fertility rates, is likely to reach 9.1 billion by […]
The World Bank ups tsunami aid to Sri Lanka by US$ 75 mn to US$ 150 mn.
The World Bank ups tsunami aid to Sri Lanka by US$ 75 mn, taking its total contribution to re-building damaged coastal areas to US$ 150 mn.The World Bank ups tsunami aid to Sri Lanka by US$ 75 mn, taking its total contribution to re-building damaged coastal areas to US$ 150 mn. Donors estimate that Sri […]
Flying Free
With the government delaying picking a second carrier to fly international routes, possible contenders are eyeing alternate options to fly from Sri Lanka.With the government delaying picking a second carrier to fly international routes, possible contenders are eyeing alternate options to fly from Sri Lanka. In April last year, SriLankan Airline’s monopoly on international routes […]
Bogeyman
The LTTE continued recruiting children in 2004 but says it is willing to talk with the United Nations to set up a child recruitment monitoring system.The LTTE continued recruiting children in 2004 but says it is willing to talk with the United Nations to set up a child recruitment monitoring system. The LTTE notified the […]
JVP says will oppose interim administration talks with LTTE
The JVP said on Thursday that it will oppose any move by the government to go for talks on an interim administration with the LTTE.The JVP said on Thursday that it will oppose any move by the government to go for talks on an interim administration with the LTTE. “We will take whatever action necessary […]
Snuffed Out
A woman was killed by a train Tuesday on a coastal track in Sri Lanka reopened after more than 1,000 people died when eight coaches were swept away in the December tsunamis, police said.Restarting the Ocean Queen service became a symbol of the island nation’s rebuilding efforts after the devastation caused by the tsunamis, which […]
Forgive Us
Sri Lanka’s finance minister said Monday that the island has accepted debt moratoriums offered by creditor nations following December’s devastating tsunami.Sri Lanka’s finance minister said Monday that the island has accepted debt moratoriums offered by creditor nations following December’s devastating tsunami. “We have written to all the governments that we will be accepting their debt […]
Growing Octopus
The securities watchdog is looking at expanding the Takeovers & Mergers Code to cover indirect takeovers. The securities watchdog is looking at expanding the Takeovers & Mergers Code to cover indirect takeovers. The Securities & Exchange Commission’s (SEC) powers are presently limited to companies quoted on the Colombo Stock Exchange. Hence its Takeovers & Mergers […]
Legal Status
The government will soon amend existing laws to help tsunami victims that will expedite issuing of death certificates and increase the age of adoption of children left orphan by the Dec.26 disaster, the justice minister said Monday.The government will soon amend existing laws to help tsunami victims that will expedite issuing of death certificates and […]
Norway fails to clinch tsunami relief deal with Tigers
Peace broker Norway Tuesday failed to get Sri Lanka’s Tamil Tiger rebels to agree on a coordinated tsunami relief plan with the government seen as crucial for reviving stalled peace talks, officials said.Peace broker Norway Tuesday failed to get Sri Lanka’s Tamil Tiger rebels to agree on a coordinated tsunami relief plan with the government […]