Category: Economy and Markets
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,” […]
Sri Lanka’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 […]
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 […]
Sri Lanka’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 […]
‘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 […]
‘s thirst for wheels
Galloping taxes on imported vehicles and higher fuel costs have failed to curb Sri Lanka’s thirst for new wheels, industry watchers said Friday. Galloping taxes on imported vehicles and higher fuel costs have failed to curb Sri Lanka’s thirst for new wheels, industry watchers said Friday. The car industry was hit by a tsunami after […]
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. […]
Galloping taxes fail to rein Sri Lanka’s thirst for wheels
Galloping taxes on imported vehicles and higher fuel costs have failed to curb Sri Lanka’s thirst for new wheels, industry watchers said Friday. Galloping taxes on imported vehicles and higher fuel costs have failed to curb Sri Lanka’s thirst for new wheels, industry watchers said Friday. The car industry was hit by a tsunami after […]
Colombo Stock Exchange tours Australia
The Colombo Stock Exchange will go on tour to Australia and New Zealand, trying to convince potential investors to cash in on Asia’s best performing market. The Colombo Stock Exchange will go on tour to Australia and New Zealand, trying to convince potential investors to cash in on Asia’s best performing market. The Investor Road […]