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Warming Up
The Kyoto Protocol will come into effect early next year with Russia finally ratifying the agreement to cut down on green house gasses.The Kyoto Protocol will come into effect early next year with Russia finally ratifying the agreement to cut down on green house gasses. “Now that Russia has joined the 126 other signatory countries, […]
Jail Vacation
When a beach boy reaches the age of 14 he is already too old: foreign sex tourists are now being offered even younger children in this palm-fringed sandy-beached Sri Lankan paradise.When a beach boy reaches the age of 14 he is already too old: foreign sex tourists are now being offered even younger children in […]
Regional plantation companies are seeking government assistance to help them raise up to a billion rupees in debt urgently
Regional plantation companies are seeking government assistance to help them raise up to a billion rupees in debt urgently.Regional plantation companies are seeking government assistance to help them raise up to a billion rupees in debt urgently. The cash-strapped RPC’s say they need the cash to help pay the higher salaries and arrears that have […]
The Next War
Water is abundant…or is it? Water is abundant…or is it? More than 1.2 billion people in poor countries don’t have access to safe drinking water according to research. The UN says the water crisis is so severe that it could take almost 30 years to eradicate hunger from the world. Although water covers two thirds […]
Ugly Story
Last month a 40-year-old, wealthy planter was put away for 48 years for repeatedly raping his own children. Last month a 40-year-old, wealthy planter was put away for 48 years for repeatedly raping his own children. “This is the highest jail sentence awarded in the world against child sexual abuse,” says Maureen Seneviratne, Chairperson, Protecting […]
Fake Fishing
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) have got stronger but counterfeits are pouring into Sri Lanka because rights holders don’t take action, say the experts.Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) have got stronger but counterfeits are pouring into Sri Lanka because rights holders don’t take action, say the experts. “Our Intellectual Property laws are on par with those of […]
Make or Break
Pramuka’s liquidation process took another twist on Thu. when Court asked monetary authorities to make a ‘honest’ attempt to revive the bank. Pramuka’s liquidation process took another twist on Thu. when Court asked monetary authorities to make a ‘honest’ attempt to revive the bank. Justice P Wijeratne said that there is no point in liquidating […]
Extended Orders
The Court of Appeal has extended an interim order, barring the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) from relieving the Director General of his duties. The Court of Appeal has extended an interim order, barring the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) from relieving the Director General of his duties. The Director General, Palitha de Silva Gunawardene […]
A rubber replanting subsidy for all cultivators is doubled to Rs. 100,000 a hectare.
All rubber cultivators, from smallholders to plantation companies can get a Rs.100,000 subsidy per hectare for replanting, from a recently set up rubber cess fund. All rubber cultivators, from smallholders to plantation companies can get a Rs.100,000 subsidy per hectare for replanting, from a recently set up rubber cess fund. A Rs. 49,000 per hectare […]
Tea exporter Akbar Brothers raised its stake in Tea Smallholders to 20 percent by picking up a minority stake
Tea exporter Akbar Brothers raised its stake in Tea Smallholders to 20 percent by picking up a minority stake, brokers said. Tea exporter Akbar Brothers raised its stake in Tea Smallholders to 20 percent by picking up a minority stake, brokers said. The strategic parcel of 1.1 mn or just under eight percent shares was […]
Mine Ban
The Landmine Ban Advocacy Forum welcomed participation of LTTE combatants at a global anti-landmine summit, adding that compliance could increase donor aid for landmine action. The Landmine Ban Advocacy Forum welcomed participation of LTTE combatants at a global anti-landmine summit, adding that compliance could increase donor aid for landmine action. Geneva Call, an international humanitarian […]
Policy Defence
Sri Lanka’s top donors are waiting for the government to come up with a credible budget in November before talking about an economic programme to resume stalled programme loans to the country. Sri Lanka’s top donors are waiting for the government to come up with a credible budget in November before talking about an economic […]