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Sri Lanka “on top of disaster” as aid flood lifts tsunami relief
Sri Lanka said it had managed to bring the tsunami disaster under control as its foreign military-backed relief operations picked up and the central bank offered cheap credit to survivors to help foot a 1.3 billion dollar damage bill. Sri Lanka said it had managed to bring the tsunami disaster under control as its foreign […]
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank chips in with Rs. 5 bn concessionary loans to help revive tsunami hit SME sector
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank is stumping up Rs.5 bn through concessionary loans for small and medium sector affected by the Boxing Day tsunami. Sri Lanka’s Central Bank is stumping up Rs. 5 bn through concessionary loans for small and medium sector affected by the Boxing Day tsunami. Disbursed through local lending institutions, the loan comes […]
Canada considers opening its doors to tsunami orphans
The federal government is considering allowing families in Canada to bring over tsunami orphans to start a new life here, Immigration Minister Judy Sgro revealed yesterday.The federal government is considering allowing families in Canada to bring over tsunami orphans to start a new life here, Immigration Minister Judy Sgro revealed yesterday. The government may ease […]
High Flyers
World Bank’s President James D Wolfesnsohn is due in Sri Lanka in the coming days as part of its tour to countries hit by tidal waves and participate in the ASEAN tsunami donor conference on Thursday.World Bank’s President James D Wolfesnsohn is due in Sri Lanka in the coming days as part of its tour […]
Sri Lanka trying to regain its place as a tourist paradise
Eight days after panic evacuation of tourists from Sri Lanka, travel agents and tour operators are cautiously looking at the possibility of re-selling the island.Eight days after panic evacuation of tourists from Sri Lanka, travel agents and tour operators are cautiously looking at the possibility of re-selling the island. “Two large tour operators, from the […]
Questions are now being asked about who knew what and when about the tsunami and who did or did not do what and when.
Questions are now being asked about who knew what and when about the tsunami and who did or did not do what and when. Sixth Hour – Noon 12:00
Dipped Product employees pick up 10% in company
Dipped Product employees paid Rs. 351.7 million for 2.9 million shares in the company, as Richard Pieris Limited wiped its hands off the glove maker.Dipped Product employees paid Rs. 351.7 million for 2.9 million shares in the company, as Richard Pieris Limited wiped its hands off the glove maker. The deal went through the Colombo […]
SAARC summit in the first week of February
South Asian countries are considering holding the postponed SAARC summit in the first week of February, giving time for tsunami rehabilitation plans to begin. “The SAARC countries are considering a date between February 3 to February 7 to hold the summit,” said Macky Hashim, President of the SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industries, at a […]
Tidal waves eat into stretches of Sri lanka’s shoreline, changing lines on its map.
Last week’s tidal waves have eaten into stretches of shoreline, meaning Sri Lanka may have to re-draw those lines on its map, as it assesses the extent of coastal damage.Last week’s tidal waves have eaten into stretches of shoreline, meaning Sri Lanka may have to re-draw those lines on its map, as it assesses the […]
Phone Jam
Phone networks got jammed after the tragic incidents on Sunday as millions of Sri Lankans got on the phone to check on loved ones and get the latest news.Phone networks got jammed after the tragic incidents on Sunday as millions of Sri Lankans got on the phone to check on loved ones and get the […]