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Local electricity authorities are trying to encourage consumers to save on electricity by lending the funds for investment in energy saving schemes.Local electricity authorities are trying to encourage consumers to save on electricity by lending the funds for investment in energy saving schemes. A proposal to set up an Rs 30 mn fund to finance […]
Auto Pilot
SriLankan Airlines have been asked to hold airfares steady, even as domestic airlines hike prices to Jaffna to cover the soaring cost of fuel.SriLankan Airlines have been asked to hold airfares steady, even as domestic airlines hike prices to Jaffna to cover the soaring cost of fuel. The three domestic operators Lion Air, Expo Aviation […]
Powder Puff
The US embassy in Sri Lanka was shut indefinitely Tuesday due to a “security threat” after a letter containing a suspect substance was received, diplomatic sources said.The US embassy in Sri Lanka was shut indefinitely Tuesday due to a “security threat” after a letter containing a suspect substance was received, diplomatic sources said. Staff were […]
Mobile Chat
Payphone operator Tritel, has launched a mobile telecom booth facility to provide IDD and local call facilities to rural folks. Payphone operator Tritel, has launched a mobile telecom booth facility to provide IDD and local call facilities to rural folks. Initially seven Tritel tricycles, each worth about Rs. 125,000, will roam rural hamlets off Anuradhapura, […]
Tech On Wheels
A blue and green IT exhibition on wheels hit the roads of Colombo on Wednesday on its way to introduce information technology to rural Sri Lanka. A blue and green IT exhibition on wheels hit the roads of Colombo on Wednesday on its way to introduce information technology to rural Sri Lanka. “The idea is […]
Nerd Centre
Cellular operator Dialog GSM, teamed up with the Moratuwa University to set up Sri Lanka’s first research lab for mobile technology. Cellular operator Dialog GSM, teamed up with the Moratuwa University to set up Sri Lanka’s first research lab for mobile technology. Branded as the ‘Dialog – University of Moratuwa Mobile Communications Research Laboratory,’ the […]
Extended Family
National carrier, SriLankan Airlines acquired its fifth Airbus A320 aircraft which raises its fleet strength to 17. National carrier, SriLankan Airlines acquired its fifth Airbus A320 aircraft which raises its fleet strength to 17. The airline plans to get as many as five more aircraft this year. Of the five, the airline plans to acquire […]
Vocal Support
Sri Lanka’s appalling record in the area of gender equality in politics and governance at the grassroots will be the focus of a unique national summit of women in Colombo later this month.Sri Lanka’s appalling record in the area of gender equality in politics and governance at the grassroots will be the focus of a […]
Chapter Close
Ending months of tragic tales, the Central Bank says it is ready to reimburse small depositholders of the failed Pramuka Savings & Development Bank, once liquidation process gets off the ground shortly. Ending months of tragic tales, the Central Bank says it is ready to reimburse small depositholders of the failed Pramuka Savings & Development […]
Full Stop
The Treasury has put a lid on government owned entities from investing surplus funds through private owned financial institutions with immediate effect. The Treasury has put a lid on government owned entities from investing surplus funds through private owned financial institutions with immediate effect. The Treasury is going by an existing rule under Section 11 […]