Make Up Please!
Twelve State entities handpicked for a commercial makeover, will be set targets to clean up their act and look for private investment, a top government …
Alls Well
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Pyramid Warning
The Central Bank on Thursday warned public against gambling on get-rich- quick referral schemes that promise unusually high returns. The Central Bank on …
Community Support
ADB will help restore basic social infrastructure and community services in conflict-affected northern and eastern regions of Sri Lanka, through a US$10 …
Wrong Call
A truce between Tiger rebels and troops has helped Sri Lanka recover its reputation as a tourist paradise, but the halt in hostilities has triggered a battle …
Value Addition
Do quality certification programmes bring tangible improvements to businesses?This is one key aspect that a new certification services company in Sri Lanka …
Tourism Spin
Spin wizard Murali is spinning more than the ball for Sri Lanka, turning more Austrailian tourists here to watch him turn it on local wickets, says the Tourist …
Tough Talk
The Sri Lankan government said Monday that it will refrain from a mass hiring of management trainees for positions in 12 key state enterprises.The government …
Hang On
US interest in Sri Lanka went inland to the conflict riddled Eastern districts of Ampara and Batticaloa this week to emphasise the benefits of peace.This week, …
Debt Call
The governments US$ 100 mn bond issue opens on Tuesday, to raise funds to bridge the budget deficit.The Sri Lanka Development Bond issue will carry a minimum …
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Natural gas, a fossil fuel sold on its environmental friendliness, is available in large quantities and burns cleanly. Its problem is often its distance from …
New Probe
Customs is investigating how GoldQuest Tracking Centre Owners (TCOs), who popularise the scheme, paid only Rs. 3,000 in taxes and duty for the Rs. online …
Pyramid Promise
Finance Ministry says it will try to expedite anti-pyramiding legislation drafted by the Central Bank, through parliament. buy lexapro online …
New Brooms
President Chandrika Kumaratunga promised to overhaul the countrys messy tax system, introduce laws to help sick companies and inject policies to achieve a six …
Load Of Gas
Concerns are rising among apartment developers that the proposed transfer tax on land may hit the industry.The Ministry of Lands announced a Cabinet decision …
Lets Roll
Sri Lanka and Thailand have agreed to liberalise their air services by giving each other lquote fifth freedom rights for their respective designated …
Looking Pretty
The governments bond issue to raise US$ 91.5 mn opens next week, with initial reports indicating that the issue would be oversubscribed. online pharmacy buy …
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Sri Lanka was considering bringing back heavy taxes to discourage foreign ownership of land amid a surge in the sale of beach property to non-nationals, a …
Long Beep
Fixed line operator Suntel plans to infuse US$ 20 mn this year, to roll out its network islandwide.The wireless local loop operator has sought the telecom …