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Local officials warn that trafficking of women and children could threaten migrant communities who have lost a lifetime of savings in last December’s killer tidal waves.Local officials warn that trafficking of women and children could threaten migrant communities who have lost a lifetime of savings in last December’s killer tidal waves. Waves that battered stretches […]

The World Health Meeting ended on Wednesday with 192 World Health Organisation (WHO) countries adopting new rules to control the spread of communicable diseases.The World Health Meeting ended on Wednesday with 192 World Health Organisation (WHO) countries adopting new rules to control the spread of communicable diseases. “These new regulations recognize that diseases do not […]

The tsunami alters tourism industry dynamics in Sri Lanka with more visitors coming for a shopping experience rather than the traditional sun and sand break.The tsunami alters tourism industry dynamics in Sri Lanka with more visitors coming for a shopping experience rather than the traditional sun and sand break. Analysts from Asia Securities – a […]

Sri Lanka’s next Tsunami type wave might hit inland if one of the many dams in the country gives way due to lack of maintenance according to a former boss of irrigation.Sri Lanka’s next Tsunami type wave might hit inland if one of the many dams in the country gives way due to lack of […]

Sachithra Sachitra Silva, colleague and friend, passed away on May 13, under tragic circumstances. Before joining Vanguard-ETV’s business news division, he was at Lakhanda radio, ABC Radio, and MTV News division. Our sympathies are with his wife and baby son at this difficult time. Cortege leaves residence 97 Daham Mawatha Maharagama at 4 pm on […]

Insurance costs will go up by one third for Sri Lankan hotels, as insurance companies factor tsunami risk into future insurance coverage.Insurance costs will go up by one third for Sri Lankan hotels, as insurance companies factor tsunami risk into future insurance coverage. “Premiums went up a little this year because tsunami cover was introduced.Insurance […]

A woman holds up silicone implants used to enhance breast size Well endowed Sri Lankan women rarely go the silicone way to grow their bust size. But new implants on the market have just opened all options for women wanting to pad up the front line.   Sri Lanka has just nine plastic surgeons to […]

The EDB is putting together a set of procedures and criteria for ethical labeling, with plans to later set up an independent standards body.The EDB is putting together a set of procedures and criteria for ethical labeling, with plans to later set up an independent standards body. Export Development Board Chief Rohantha Athukorala said Sri […]

Sri Lanka has received Rs. 230 million (A$ 3 million) from the Australian government to resettle refugees returning from India, officials said Tuesday.Sri Lanka has received Rs. 230 million (A$ 3 million) from the Australian government to resettle refugees returning from India, officials said Tuesday. Channeled through the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), the funds […]

Locals craving for fast foods, genetic disorders and pollution are tipped to make cardiovascular and asthma the next biggest ailment to hit Sri Lanka, an Indian drug maker said Wednesday. Locals craving for fast foods, genetic disorders and pollution are tipped to make cardiovascular and asthma the next biggest ailment to hit Sri Lanka, an […]

Plans to lay off private sector workers in Sri Lanka laid off, until the government works out how to finance unemployment insurance.Plans to lay off private sector workers in Sri Lanka laid off, until the government works out how to finance unemployment insurance. The Ministry of Labour gazetted its latest compensation formula to lay off […]

Sri Lanka’s Central Bank has allowed indirect exporters to open a special account to use their foreign currency sales proceeds to pay for imported inputs, the bank said late Friday.Sri Lanka’s Central Bank has allowed indirect exporters to open a special account to use their foreign currency sales proceeds to pay for imported inputs, the […]