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Sri Lanka president: Keeping a dynasty alive
A Supreme Court ruling Friday ended the President’s term a year earlier than she expected, but it may not be the end of her career or the demise of the political dynasty.A Supreme Court ruling Friday ended the President’s term a year earlier than she expected, but it may not be the end of her […]
‘s daughter of destiny, mother of destruction
Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga who steps down in December came to power promising to scrap the very office which she fought to cling to after 11 turbulent years dominated by a tortuous peace process with Tamil Tiger rebels.Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga who steps down in December came to power promising to scrap the […]
Norway urges holiday-makers in Sri Lanka to take care
OSLO, Aug 26 (AFP) – Norway, the mediator in a tense peace process aimed at ending ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka, warned its citizens Friday to exercise care when travelling to the island.OSLO, Aug 26 (AFP) – Norway, the mediator in a tense peace process aimed at ending ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka, warned its […]
It’s 2005
Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court on Friday ruled that Presidential elections are due this year.Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court on Friday ruled that Presidential elections are due this year. The decision was made unanimously by the five-member bench. President Chandrika Kumaratunga argues she should stay in power until late 2006, while her foes say the vote is […]
Count Down
Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has ruled that President Chandrika Kumaratunga’s final term ends in December, clearing the way for elections between October 22 and November 22.Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has ruled that President Chandrika Kumaratunga’s final term ends in December, clearing the way for elections between October 22 and November 22. Kumaratunga had argued that […]
‘s 2005
Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court on Friday ruled that Presidential elections are due this year.Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court on Friday ruled that Presidential elections are due this year. The decision was made unanimously by the five-member bench. President Chandrika Kumaratunga argues she should stay in power until late 2006, while her foes say the vote is […]
No Signals
Sri Lanka’s telecom watchdog that is still debating the definition of unserved and underserved areas is facing a new challenge – defining the coverage of cellular service providers.Sri Lanka’s telecom watchdog that is still debating the definition of unserved and underserved areas is facing a new challenge – defining the coverage of cellular service providers. […]
Re-Run
The Sri Lankan government is planning to pass new legislation to re-instate the dismantled, centralised national bus transport system.The Sri Lankan government is planning to pass new legislation to re-instate the dismantled, centralised national bus transport system. To fast track the law the government sent it before the Supreme Court as an urgent Bill last […]
Clearing the Roads
The Italian government donates heavy machinery for road construction in tsunami damaged Sri Lanka. The Italian government donates heavy machinery for road construction in tsunami damaged Sri Lanka. “Ministry of Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconciliation has received Rs 380 million worth of heavy machinery from the Italian Civil Protection Department of the office of the President […]
Hot Call
The arrival of CDMA is expected to add fuel to Sri Lanka’s already hot telecommunications sector, as operators and subscribers hope the technology will offer them sorely needed cheaper and faster landline connections.The arrival of CDMA is expected to add fuel to Sri Lanka’s already hot telecommunications sector, as operators and subscribers hope the technology […]
Temporary closure of petroleum refinery, chokes Sri Lanka’s import bill
A month long shut down of the petroleum refinery and the country’s never ending thirst for fuel, nearly tripled Sri Lanka’s oil import bill in June, the island’s Central Bank said Thursday.A month long shut down of the petroleum refinery and the country’s never ending thirst for fuel, nearly tripled Sri Lanka’s oil import bill […]
Sri Lanka talking to world leaders about controlling the LTTE
The government of Sri Lanka said on Thursday, that it is talking to world leaders about the need for further international pressure on the LTTE, to stop more violence.The government of Sri Lanka said on Thursday, that it is talking to world leaders about the need for further international pressure on the LTTE, to stop […]