Category: Politics
Tigers mute as Sri Lanka’s peace hopes dim
Sri Lanka’s Tamil Tigers remained mute on peace talks offered by the new president whom they had dubbed the “war candidate” while a pro-rebel newspaper said Sunday new talks were not on the cards.Sri Lanka’s Tamil Tigers remained mute on peace talks offered by the new president whom they had dubbed the “war candidate” while […]
‘s peace hopes dim
Sri Lanka’s Tamil Tigers remained mute on peace talks offered by the new president whom they had dubbed the “war candidate” while a pro-rebel newspaper said Sunday new talks were not on the cards.Sri Lanka’s Tamil Tigers remained mute on peace talks offered by the new president whom they had dubbed the “war candidate” while […]
Trade chambers call for all parties to work together
Ceylon Chamber of Commerce says free and peaceful poll marred by voter intimidation in the north. Call for candidates to work together but opposition leader rules that out. Ceylon Chamber of Commerce says free and peaceful poll marred by voter intimidation in the north. Call for candidates to work together but opposition leader rules that […]
‘s new president move to roll back budget could scare off investor, undo fiscal discipline
The unprecedented move to roll back Sri Lanka’s budget for 2006 could scare off investors and undo fiscal discipline if new President Mahinda Rajapakse’s subsidy-laden manifesto is translated into action, analysts said.The unprecedented move to roll back Sri Lanka’s budget for 2006 could scare off investors and undo fiscal discipline if new President Mahinda Rajapakse’s […]
”’ brings down curtain on dynasty
Sri Lanka’s President Chandrika Kumaratunga has relinquished her office, ending 11 turbulent years in power and bringing down the curtain on the Bandaranaike dynasty.Sri Lanka’s President Chandrika Kumaratunga has relinquished her office, ending 11 turbulent years in power and bringing down the curtain on the Bandaranaike dynasty. She came to power in 1994 promising to […]
Sri Lanka’s new president move to roll back budget could scare off investor, undo fiscal discipline
The unprecedented move to roll back Sri Lanka’s budget for 2006 could scare off investors and undo fiscal discipline if new President Mahinda Rajapakse’s subsidy-laden manifesto is translated into action, analysts said.The unprecedented move to roll back Sri Lanka’s budget for 2006 could scare off investors and undo fiscal discipline if new President Mahinda Rajapakse’s […]
New president rejects Sri Lanka budget
Sri Lanka’s new President Mahinda Rajapakse Saturday announced he would ditch the national budget for 2006 pending before parliament after it was presented by his predecessor two weeks ago. Sri Lanka’s new President Mahinda Rajapakse Saturday announced he would ditch the national budget for 2006 pending before parliament after it was presented by his predecessor […]
Sri Lanka’s ‘daughter of destiny’ brings down curtain on dynasty
Sri Lanka’s President Chandrika Kumaratunga has relinquished her office, ending 11 turbulent years in power and bringing down the curtain on the Bandaranaike dynasty.Sri Lanka’s President Chandrika Kumaratunga has relinquished her office, ending 11 turbulent years in power and bringing down the curtain on the Bandaranaike dynasty. She came to power in 1994 promising to […]
Jonny come lately or foot in the mouth disease
Former finance minister Sarath Amunugama arrived late for the inauguration of President Mahinda Rajapakse today, but quickly got into the swing of things by applauding when the new leader was outlining economic policy.Former finance minister Sarath Amunugama arrived late for the inauguration of President Mahinda Rajapakse today, but quickly got into the swing of things […]
‘s new president
Sri Lanka’s socialist president-elect Mahinda Rajapakse has set himself a challenge to deliver the raft of subsidies he promised voters in South Asia’s most liberal and war-battered economy, analysts said Friday.Sri Lanka’s socialist president-elect Mahinda Rajapakse has set himself a challenge to deliver the raft of subsidies he promised voters in South Asia’s most liberal […]
Sri Lanka stocks plunged to record lows
Sri Lankan stocks crashed nearly seven percent at Friday’s close as socialist President-elect Mahinda Rajapakse narrowly beat a market-friendly favourite, brokers said. Sri Lankan stocks crashed nearly seven percent at Friday’s close as socialist President-elect Mahinda Rajapakse narrowly beat a market-friendly favourite, brokers said. The benchmark All Share Price index plunged 174 points to 2,325, […]
UNP cries fowl, says call for re-poll in north was rejected
The defeated UNP camp says its is seeking legal advise on taking the elections chief to courts for turning down their call for a re-poll in the North. The defeated UNP camp says its is seeking legal advise on taking the elections chief to courts for turning down their call for a re-poll in the […]