Category: General Services

The US embassy in Sri Lanka was shut indefinitely Tuesday due to a “security threat” after a letter containing a suspect substance was received, diplomatic sources said.The US embassy in Sri Lanka was shut indefinitely Tuesday due to a “security threat” after a letter containing a suspect substance was received, diplomatic sources said. Staff were […]

Sri Lanka’s appalling record in the area of gender equality in politics and governance at the grassroots will be the focus of a unique national summit of women in Colombo later this month.Sri Lanka’s appalling record in the area of gender equality in politics and governance at the grassroots will be the focus of a […]

The Sri Lankan government has relaxed its guard over the souls of its citizens and is giving gifts from the public purse to uphold religious belief instead.The Sri Lankan government has relaxed its guard over the souls of its citizens and is giving gifts from the public purse to uphold religious belief instead. On Thursday, […]

At long last a dedicated institute for higher education in technical subjects has made its way to Cabinet.At long last a dedicated institute for higher education in technical subjects has made its way to Cabinet. “The proposal for the Institute of Technology in Moratuwa is now before Cabinet,” said Secretary to the Ministry of Vocational […]

Despite some of the best environmental standards in the region, Sri Lanka may do better to set its sights on less rigorous regulations that it actually can achieve.Despite some of the best environmental standards in the region, Sri Lanka may do better to set its sights on less rigorous regulations that it actually can achieve. […]

Rich and poor nations were close to striking a historic deal on Saturday to slash billions of dollars in farm subsidies, create more open industrial markets and put troubled global commerce negotiations back on track.Rich and poor nations were close to striking a historic deal on Saturday to slash billions of dollars in farm subsidies, […]

A recent study of Sri Lanka’s ageing population shows that the island is not prepared to look after its senior citizens.A recent study of Sri Lanka’s ageing population shows that the island is not prepared to look after its senior citizens. The UK based Overseas Development Institute (ODI) in a study earlier this year says […]

The clock is ticking on a world trade negotiation deadline but the members of the World Trade Organisation are still at each other’s throats. The clock is ticking on a world trade negotiation deadline but the members of the World Trade Organisation are still at each other’s throats. On Thursday Australia, Brazil, the EU, India […]

Taxpayers will be called up to pay around six billion rupees to train over 40,000 unemployable graduates over a two year period, the government said Wednesday.Taxpayers will be called up to pay around six billion rupees to train over 40,000 unemployable graduates over a two year period, the government said Wednesday. An election promise to […]

An exclusive lifestyle spa where guests can escape and relieve the stresses of day-to-day life through exercise, relaxation and treatment opened in Colombo last week.An exclusive lifestyle spa where guests can escape and relieve the stresses of day-to-day life through exercise, relaxation and treatment opened in Colombo last week. Nestling in a lush garden, the […]

The corporate sector took a whacking, as state educationists say they need more than the right noises and more private sector involvement to provide services in rural schools.The corporate sector took a whacking, as state educationists say they need more than the right noises and more private sector involvement to provide services in rural schools. […]

The Employers Federation of Ceylon (EFC) is adding its weight to the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) movement in Sri Lanka.The EFC – Sri Lankas only trade union of employers – is the latest corporate big-gun to jump the CSR bandwagon.rn rnThe concept is gaining momentum in Sri Lanka with international agencies and local trade chambers […]