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Sky Castles
A change in land taxes and a stagnated economy has not crimped Sri Lankans desires to own a house in the skies.A change in land taxes and a stagnated economy has not crimped Sri Lankans desires to own a house in the skies. Property developers suffered a minor heart attack when the government re-introduced a […]
India, Sri Lanka to to harmonise standards and certification procedures by early next year
Sri Lanka and India are trying to harmonise standards and certification procedures between the two countries by early next year to move the Indo-Lanka agreement another step forward.Sri Lanka and India are trying to harmonise standards and certification procedures between the two countries by early next year to move the Indo-Lanka agreement another step forward. […]
‘s lack of interest in peace talks
The government of Sri Lanka says it is ready with a new set of proposals to re-start peace pow-wows and is baffled by the lack of interest from the LTTE.The government of Sri Lanka says it is ready with a new set of proposals to re-start peace pow-wows and is baffled by the lack of […]
Central Bank keeps its short-term interest rates unchanged, for the 12 consecutive month
Central Bank puts off raising short-term interest rates for the 12 consecutive month, in the face of galloping inflation.Central Bank puts off raising short-term interest rates for the 12 consecutive month, in the face of galloping inflation. The bank left its repurchase rate, at which it drains money from the banking system, at 7.0 percent, […]
Wheeler Dealers
The main opposition United National Party seems to think that more subsidies are the way to go, by claiming that the government should subsidise petrol.The main opposition United National Party seems to think that more subsidies are the way to go, by claiming that the government should subsidise petrol. Showing their solidarity with protesting three-wheeler […]
Driving Off
A pick up in the Indian car market is driving the leasing business here, with Tata India expanding its fleet of vehicles locally to tap the potential.A pick up in the Indian car market is driving the leasing business here, with Tata India expanding its fleet of vehicles locally to tap the potential. Diesel and […]
Change Factor
A name, brand and balance sheet makeover later, Pan Asia Bank Corporation Limited says it is talking to an undisclosed foreign bank and the National Savings Bank to build its housing loan portfolio.A name, brand and balance sheet makeover later, Pan Asia Bank Corporation Limited says it is talking to an undisclosed foreign bank and […]
Going Online
From housemaids in the Middle East to engineers in Canada, Sri Lankans away from home keep tabs on news back home through Sri Lankan newspapers online.From housemaids in the Middle East to engineers in Canada, Sri Lankans away from home keep tabs on news back home through Sri Lankan newspapers online. The Internet is emerging […]
Gas Auction
Shell Sri Lanka is gearing up for a due diligence of local operations, falling in line with parent plans to sell off its global LPG business, and grow its hunt for oil.Shell Sri Lanka is gearing up for a due diligence of local operations, falling in line with parent plans to sell off its global […]
Impacts of Sethusamudram to be discussed this month
The initial findings on the impact of India’s Sethusamudram ship canal project on Sri Lanka, will be submitted to the government this month.The initial findings on the impact of India’s Sethusamudram ship canal project on Sri Lanka, will be submitted to the government this month. The initial findings, relating to specific areas, will be submitted […]