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US Lanka talks on “MegaPorts”
The United States and Sri Lanka will soon enter discussions regarding the island’s participation in “MegaPorts,” a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) initiative to curb the illicit movement of radioactive materials worldwide. The United States and Sri Lanka will soon enter discussions regarding the island’s participation in “MegaPorts,” a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) initiative […]
Kind Courtesy
Back in 1992, Ajith Perera was at the top of his game, a Chartered Chemist and at the time, one of the handful of cricket referees and scorers with British training.In 1992 a tree fell across his car near Reid Avenue, paralysing him below the waist and making Perera a statistic, joining the three million […]
Back Stabbing
A supporter of the breakaway commander who led an unprecedented split in the Tamil Tiger guerrillas in March was gunned down by a fellow inmate at a jail in eastern Sri Lanka Thursday, officials said.rnThe victim was identified by officials as Sathya Master, a key supporter of renegade leader Karuna. rn The Tigers had previously […]
Short Break
The industrial sector will get a tariff-hike holiday in the short term when electricity prices are increased next time, assures Treasury Secretary Dr.P B Jayasundara. The industrial sector will get a tariff-hike holiday in the short term when electricity prices are increased next time, assures Treasury Secretary Dr. P B Jayasundara. The last electricity tariff […]
Love Lost
Rising inflation and falling reserves is likely to put an end to Sri Lankas eight month long honeymoon with low interest rates.The Central Bank hinted that it is unlikely to keep down short-term interest rates next month, as a declining trend in inflation bottoms out keeping in line with rising consumer prices.rn rnThe bank on […]
Don’t Be Duped
The Central Bank on Wednesday warned the public against using foreign currency bank drafts or membership charges to invest in pyramid or similar referral marketing schemes.The Central Bank on Wednesday warned the public against using foreign currency bank drafts or membership charges to invest in pyramid or similar referral marketing schemes. The notice, the fourth […]
‘t Be Duped
The Central Bank on Wednesday warned the public against using foreign currency bank drafts or membership charges to invest in pyramid or similar referral marketing schemes.The Central Bank on Wednesday warned the public against using foreign currency bank drafts or membership charges to invest in pyramid or similar referral marketing schemes. The notice, the fourth […]
Reverse Psychology
The Inland Revenue Dept has submitted a paper to overturn part of the tax amnesty bill presented by the previous government.The Inland Revenue Dept has submitted a paper to overturn part of the tax amnesty bill presented by the previous government. Once parliamentary nod comes through, the amendment will give the taxman powers to recover […]
Terror Stalks Scribes
The Sri Lankan government came under fire from a Parisian based media organization for its poor track record to protect local journalists and suggested an independent Special Investigation Unit with judicial powers be created to reopen inquiries into crimes against reporters. rnrn rnEven as rnthreats against journalists in Eastern Sri Lanka reached alarming levels over […]
Holding Fire
Sri Lanka on Tuesday agreed to sign up to a United Nations treaty to discipline its use of landmines, booby traps and certain other conventional weapons.Sri Lanka on Tuesday agreed to sign up to a United Nations treaty to discipline its use of landmines, booby traps and certain other conventional weapons. The Cabinet has given […]