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Sri Lanka’s Bank of Ceylon shops for dollars
State-run Bank of Ceylon is shopping in the local and foreign markets for debt capital, to fund ongoing business activities and expand its capital base, a top official said Monday.State-run Bank of Ceylon is shopping in the local and foreign markets for debt capital, to fund ongoing business activities and expand its capital base, a […]
All-out war unlikely despite Sri Lanka killing, analysts say
Sri Lanka’s peace initiative suffered a major setback when suspected Tamil Tiger rebels assassinated the foreign minister, but analysts say the troubled nation is unlikely to race toward all-out war.Sri Lanka’s peace initiative suffered a major setback when suspected Tamil Tiger rebels assassinated the foreign minister, but analysts say the troubled nation is unlikely to […]
‘s assassins
Sri Lanka has rounded up scores of potential suspects during a massive hunt for Tamil Tiger rebels suspected of gunning down the foreign minister in an attack that has strained an already shaky ceasefire.Sri Lanka has rounded up scores of potential suspects during a massive hunt for Tamil Tiger rebels suspected of gunning down the […]
Sri Lanka fights shy from banning Tamil Tigers
The Sri Lankan government says it’s still too premature to ban the Tamil Tiger rebels, following the assassination of foreign minister Lakshman Kadirgamar on Friday.The Sri Lankan government says it’s still too premature to ban the Tamil Tiger rebels, following the assassination of foreign minister Lakshman Kadirgamar on Friday. “It’s quite premature at this moment,” […]
Catching Culture
Cultural differences should not be a barrier to good advertising says a top local conglomerate. Cultural differences should not be a barrier to good advertising says a top local conglomerate. “What is acceptable and what is liked has changed completely,” says Debu Bhatnagar, director of local conglomerate Hemas Holdings Ltd, at the third LBR/LBO Adverting […]
Hullo, Hullo
After decades of waiting, telephones have finally begun ringing in villages and rural areas across Sri Lanka.After decades of waiting, telephones have finally begun ringing in villages and rural areas across Sri Lanka. Not mobiles, nor standard landlines, but a clever combination of the two that is quickly making telephony accessible to all. “We have […]
Sri Lanka’s foreign minister shot, in critical condition
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar has been shot and critically wounded by an unidentified attacker in the capital, police and doctors say Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar has been shot and critically wounded by an unidentified attacker in the capital, police and doctors say Kadirgamar, 73, was shot on Friday night near his […]
‘s Foreign Minister Kadirgamar dead after sniper attack: hospital
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar has died in hospital after being shot by a sniper in the capital, hospital spokeswoman Pushpa Soysa told AFP.Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar has died in hospital after being shot by a sniper in the capital, hospital spokeswoman Pushpa Soysa told AFP. He was pronounced dead after four […]
‘s Foreign Minister Kadirgamar assassinated
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar was assassinated on Friday night by unidentified snipers in the capital, the military and hospital sources said.Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar was assassinated on Friday night by unidentified snipers in the capital, the military and hospital sources said. Kadirgamar, 73, was hit by several bullets in the head […]
State of emergency in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s President declared a state of emergency on Saturday following the assassination of foreign minister Lakshman Kadirgamar at his residence late Friday.Sri Lanka’s President declared a state of emergency on Saturday following the assassination of foreign minister Lakshman Kadirgamar at his residence late Friday. Kadirgamar 73, was shot in the head and chest by […]
Sri Lanka foreign minister warned of assassination bid: police chief
Sri Lankan security authorities admitted a security lapse Saturday after the sniper assassination of the nation’s foreign minister, Lakshman Kadirgamar.Sri Lankan security authorities admitted a security lapse Saturday after the sniper assassination of the nation’s foreign minister, Lakshman Kadirgamar. Colombo police chief Chandra Fernando said the killers, believed to be two, shot the minister Friday […]
Tsunami victims cant rebuild because banks want lost documents
Sri Lankan tsunami victims suffocating in bureaucracy with no say in their future.Sri Lankan tsunami victims suffocating in bureaucracy with no say in their future. A survey by the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) shows that despite many government sponsored livelihood rehabilitation schemes, tsunami victims in Sri Lanka can’t access money to rebuild their lives. […]