Northern Frontier
The Urban Development Authority (UDA) is moving into Jaffna, rolling out plans to develop urban centres in key Northern towns.ldblquote We are giving priority …
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Building Permit
Traditionally, most of Sri Lanka quote s mega construction projects have been awarded to foreign contractors. But local construction companies say its time the …
Disappearing Act
The Central Bank is planning to dematerialise all existing Government Bills and Bonds before a sophisticated system for trading them comes on line in …
String Sting
A top state official is calling the government to break away from being over dependant on aid agencies. BOI Chairman Arjunna Mahendran pointed out that …
Small Bite
The Colombo Stock Exchange is talking to Central Bank to get access to 5 percent of the primary government securities market.If approved, the move would amount …
Quicksand
A pilot project to mine Sri Lanka's seabed off the Western coast for offshore sand to sustain a flagging construction industry, has gone up for Treasury …
Home Run
The Urban Development Authoritys (UDA) call to develop five of its properties in the Colombo District, received 140 proposals when the tender closed on Monday. …
Building Schools
Promoting home ownership and job creation, the National Housing Development Authority (NHDA) is rolling out a campaign to disseminate construction skills to …
Losing Interest
The Central Bank on Friday cut key interest rates by 75 basis points on Friday.The bank lowered the Reverse Repurchase Rate to 10. online pharmacy buy …
Lower Lending
The Central Bank on Friday cut its key short-term discount rates by 75 basis points, in line with its policy of lowering rates.The bank lowered the reverse …
Heading Up
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Two on DEXs
Two parties have responded to the Colombo Stock Exchanges call to admit trading members to its new debt trading, the DEX.CSEs Senior Manager Marketing, Rajeeva …
Rural Rescue
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Perception Problem
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New Innings
Capital Alliance Ltd., the newest entrant to the Primary Dealer fraternity, plans to tap the outstation market to promote government debt. buy diflucan online …
Quick Flow
The Asian Development Bank plans to raise its annual contributions to Sri Lanka to about US$ 250 mn and is also keen the government steps up its aid …
Border Crossing
Sri Lankas trade deficit widened to Rs. 271 million by February, fuelled by higher imports of consumer and intermediary goods. buy arimidex online …
Asset Sale
The government hopes to sell off a further 8.5 percent of its shares held in Sri Lanka Telecom this year, as part of its privatisation programme. online …
Leap Frog
The Central Bank is optimistic the economy will leap frog and can add another 4 percent growth, if the peace initiatives continue.Central Bank governor A S …
Avrudu Bonus
Sri Lanka on Friday received a US$ 567 mn concessionary aid package from the International Monetary Fund.The funds will be disbursed over a three-year period …