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Former Sri Lanka minister jailed for two years for contempt
Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court on Tuesday jailed former agriculture minister and leading opposition figure S.B. Dissanayake for contempt after he made a speech critical of judges.Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court on Tuesday jailed former agriculture minister and leading opposition figure S. B. Dissanayake for contempt after he made a speech critical of judges. Dissanayake, who is […]
AS He Sees It
Government holdings of Treasury bills have touched Rs.70 billion from around Rs. 10 billion at the start of the year. Government holdings of Treasury bills have touched Rs. 70 billion from around Rs. 10 billion at the start of the year. Former Central Bank Governor A S Jayawardena told LBR that the chief monetary authority’s […]
Full Profile
If you’re trying to strike it big in Kotte City, its Municipal Council is now equipped to tell you just about anything, from the best place to build a house to the worst site to start a business. If you’re trying to strike it big in Kotte City, its Municipal Council is now equipped to […]
Religious Mania
A civil rights group challenges a government attempt to amend the Sri Lankan constitution to make Buddhism the ‘official religion’ in the island.A civil rights group challenges a government attempt to amend the Sri Lankan constitution to make Buddhism the ‘official religion’ in the island. The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) – a civil rights […]
Sri Lanka vows to strengthen military, rejects Tiger talks offer
Sri Lanka Monday vowed to strengthen its security forces and meet “any threat” after rejecting Tamil Tiger demands to resume stalled peace negotiations.Sri Lanka Monday vowed to strengthen its security forces and meet “any threat” after rejecting Tamil Tiger demands to resume stalled peace negotiations. Minister of Public Security Ratnasiri Wickremanayake told parliament that the […]
Sri Lanka rights panel slams police over killing of torture victim
Sri Lanka’s Human Rights Commission said Monday the recent murder of a port worker who had won compensation for torture carried out by police could only harm public confidence in law enforcement.Sri Lanka’s Human Rights Commission said Monday the recent murder of a port worker who had won compensation for torture carried out by police […]
Norway to launch fresh bid to salvage Sri Lankan peace process
Norway is sending a top envoy for another attempt to save Sri Lanka’s faltering peace process amid fears that Tiger rebels may return to their protracted armed struggle, diplomats said Sunday.Norway is sending a top envoy for another attempt to save Sri Lanka’s faltering peace process amid fears that Tiger rebels may return to their […]
A top marketer says that professionals in the field should focus on a formal qualification to supplement their abilities as most marketing practitioners lack formal qualifications
A top marketer says that professionals in the field should focus on a formal qualification to supplement their abilities as most marketing practitioners lack formal qualifications.A top marketer says that professionals in the field should focus on a formal qualification to supplement their abilities as most marketing practitioners lack formal qualifications. The Chairman of the […]
The business community, worried about the fragile ceasefire agreement between the government and LTTE is keen to a resumption of direct peace talks
The business community, worried about the fragile ceasefire agreement between the government and LTTE is keen to a resumption of direct peace talks.The business community, worried about the fragile ceasefire agreement between the government and LTTE is keen to a resumption of direct peace talks. Businessmen from South Africa were here last week to share […]
People’s Money
People’s Bank and National Savings Bank (NSB) reported higher earnings for the first nine months despite the government slapping special levies on both institutions.People’s Bank and National Savings Bank (NSB) reported higher earnings for the first nine months despite the government slapping special levies on both institutions. NSB had forked out a billion rupees while […]
Crackling in the Line
Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) said earnings will be hit this year due to the Telecom Development Levy and its subsidiary Mobitel’s operations.Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) said earnings will be hit this year due to the Telecom Development Levy and its subsidiary Mobitel’s operations. SLT provided Rs. 2 billion for the Telecom Development Levy in the […]
Pouring petrol to the country’s galloping inflation
Sri Lanka’s opposition United National Party says the budget has poured petrol to the country’s galloping inflation, and the government may have to push the country to war to distract the people.Sri Lanka’s opposition United National Party says the budget has poured petrol to the country’s galloping inflation, and the government may have to push […]