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Will Asia meet its MDGs?
World leaders will gather in New York in September to assess progress towards the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) they set five years ago.When they look to Asia and the Pacific the picture will be mixed.World leaders will gather in New York in September to assess progress towards the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) they set five […]
Buying Online
Sri Lanka Telecom on Monday said it had automated its procurement system and put it online to speed up delivery from its suppliers.Sri Lanka Telecom on Monday said it had automated its procurement system and put it online to speed up delivery from its suppliers. Local and foreign suppliers will register and access all detail […]
‘s daughter of destiny, mother of destruction
Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga who steps down in December came to power promising to scrap the very office which she fought to cling to after 11 turbulent years dominated by a tortuous peace process with Tamil Tiger rebels.Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga who steps down in December came to power promising to scrap the […]
Sri Lanka president: Keeping a dynasty alive
A Supreme Court ruling Friday ended the President’s term a year earlier than she expected, but it may not be the end of her career or the demise of the political dynasty.A Supreme Court ruling Friday ended the President’s term a year earlier than she expected, but it may not be the end of her […]
Seek Us
Marketing professional, are pushing for more representation and recognition at boardroom level. Marketing professional, are pushing for more representation and recognition at boardroom level. Although there is a marked increase in people joining the profession they are inadequately represented at top decision-making level according to a top marketing body here. Boardrooms in Sri Lanka tend […]
Cheap Deal
Government announced a Rs. 10 a day subsidy to trishaw owners to help them whether the rising fuel prices and fulfilling a budget promise that according to analysts benefits the middle class.Government announced a Rs. 10 a day subsidy to trishaw owners to help them whether the rising fuel prices and fulfilling a budget promise […]
Norway urges holiday-makers in Sri Lanka to take care
OSLO, Aug 26 (AFP) – Norway, the mediator in a tense peace process aimed at ending ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka, warned its citizens Friday to exercise care when travelling to the island.OSLO, Aug 26 (AFP) – Norway, the mediator in a tense peace process aimed at ending ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka, warned its […]
No Signals
Sri Lanka’s telecom watchdog that is still debating the definition of unserved and underserved areas is facing a new challenge – defining the coverage of cellular service providers.Sri Lanka’s telecom watchdog that is still debating the definition of unserved and underserved areas is facing a new challenge – defining the coverage of cellular service providers. […]
‘s 2005
Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court on Friday ruled that Presidential elections are due this year.Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court on Friday ruled that Presidential elections are due this year. The decision was made unanimously by the five-member bench. President Chandrika Kumaratunga argues she should stay in power until late 2006, while her foes say the vote is […]
Count Down
Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has ruled that President Chandrika Kumaratunga’s final term ends in December, clearing the way for elections between October 22 and November 22.Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has ruled that President Chandrika Kumaratunga’s final term ends in December, clearing the way for elections between October 22 and November 22. Kumaratunga had argued that […]
Sri Lanka talking to world leaders about controlling the LTTE
The government of Sri Lanka said on Thursday, that it is talking to world leaders about the need for further international pressure on the LTTE, to stop more violence.The government of Sri Lanka said on Thursday, that it is talking to world leaders about the need for further international pressure on the LTTE, to stop […]
Temporary closure of petroleum refinery, chokes Sri Lanka’s import bill
A month long shut down of the petroleum refinery and the country’s never ending thirst for fuel, nearly tripled Sri Lanka’s oil import bill in June, the island’s Central Bank said Thursday.A month long shut down of the petroleum refinery and the country’s never ending thirst for fuel, nearly tripled Sri Lanka’s oil import bill […]