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Ridding Year 1 school admissions of corruption and influence
Ridding Year 1 school admissions of corruption and influence 1.0 Introduction Getting a child into Year 1 of school, government or private, has become a traumatic and unpleasant event. Principals are being arrested for taking bribes, court cases are being launched, parents stand in line through the night, and children are being coached to lie […]
Backfired
Largely JVP led unions refuse to consider an alternate reform model for the loss making Electricity Board, rejecting the new Cabinet paper that was passed on Wednesday.Largely JVP led unions refuse to consider an alternate reform model for the loss making Electricity Board, rejecting the new Cabinet paper that was passed on Wednesday. The now […]
Plugging Leaks
Ceypetco is pinning hopes on extended supplier credit from Malaysia and formula adjusted prices to plug a Rs.5.5 bn hole in the first 4 months this year.Ceypetco is pinning hopes on extended supplier credit from Malaysia and formula adjusted prices to plug a Rs. 5.5 bn hole in the first 4 months this year. The […]
Backdoor Move
Ceylon Electricity Board unions staged a walkout on Friday protesting against a Cabinet paper passed two days ago, they say was shoved through the backdoor.Ceylon Electricity Board unions staged a walkout on Friday protesting against a Cabinet paper passed two days ago, they say was shoved through the backdoor. The Cabinet on Wednesday evening passed […]
Faced with rising competition and thin margins in a quota free era, Sri Lankan exporters are turning to sophisticated hedging instruments to gain a competitive edge
Faced with rising competition and thin margins in a quota free era, Sri Lankan exporters are turning to sophisticated hedging instruments to gain a competitive edge. Faced with rising competition and thin margins in a quota free era, Sri Lankan exporters are turning to sophisticated hedging instruments to gain a competitive edge. Sri Lankan apparel […]
Did SLIM slip?
Guest Columnist Harsha de Silva makes his observations on the validity of the recent National Icon awards presented by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing [SLIM] and given wide publicity. Guest Columnist Harsha de Silva makes his observations on the validity of the recent National Icon awards presented by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing […]
Long Distance
Sri Lanka Telecom will go regional to diversify its revenue base, selling its advanced technology capabilities to less tech savvy firms in Asia.Sri Lanka Telecom will go regional to diversify its revenue base, selling its advanced technology capabilities to less tech savvy firms in Asia. SLT says it is scouting for new business in the […]
Bells are Ringing
Lanka Bell commercially rolled out its CDMA network in Gampaha Thursday, ahead of a July deadline set by the Telecom Ministry.Lanka Bell commercially rolled out its CDMA network in Gampaha Thursday, ahead of a July deadline set by the Telecom Ministry. Lanka Bell Deputy Managing Director Suren Guenewardene told LBO that the wireless operator had […]
Ball Game
Laugfs Gas is seeking legal advice to raise prices on a cylinder of LPG, despite the consumer watchdog shooting down its request for a Rs. 110 increase. Laugfs Gas is seeking legal advice to raise prices on a cylinder of LPG, despite the consumer watchdog shooting down its request for a Rs. 110 increase. The […]
OECD countries put their weight behind WTO trade talks
OECD – Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development – countries agree to put their weight behind multilateral trade talks.OECD – Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development – countries agree to put their weight behind multilateral trade talks. Ministers from rich countries like the US, EU, Japan and from developing countries, like India and China, agreed […]
Sri Lanka’s president pushes tsunami deal with rebels despite threat
Sri Lanka’s president vowed to reach a deal with Tamil rebels on the distribution of aid after the December tsunamis despite the risk it could see her shaky coalition collapse, state-run media said Wednesday.Sri Lanka’s president vowed to reach a deal with Tamil rebels on the distribution of aid after the December tsunamis despite the […]
Sign Board
US based Zone24X7, has set up base here to tap the brain pool of local technocrats with a mind for innovation and new product development.US based Zone24X7, has set up base here to tap the brain pool of local technocrats with a mind for innovation and new product development. One of the display units that […]