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Peace broker Norway Tuesday failed to get Sri Lanka’s Tamil Tiger rebels to agree on a coordinated tsunami relief plan with the government seen as crucial for reviving stalled peace talks, officials said.Peace broker Norway Tuesday failed to get Sri Lanka’s Tamil Tiger rebels to agree on a coordinated tsunami relief plan with the government […]

The US wants World Trade Organisation (WTO) countries to come up with an “endgame document” this year, to keep international trade talks on track.The US wants World Trade Organisation (WTO) countries to come up with an “endgame document” this year, to keep international trade talks on track. Ministers from 148 WTO member countries will meet […]

The Inland Revenue says it is gunning for GST dues again this year since the current amnesty is not valid for indirect taxes.The Inland Revenue says it is gunning for GST dues again this year since the current amnesty is not valid for indirect taxes. “We are going to collect all GST dues.Even if anyone […]

Three people were killed and 38 injured in a blast at a courthouse in southern Sri Lanka, police said, as former US presidents George Bush and Bill Clinton toured the region.Three people were killed and 38 injured in a blast at a courthouse in southern Sri Lanka, police said, as former US presidents George Bush […]

Sri Lanka boosted security ahead of a visit by former US presidents George Bush and Bill Clinton to inspect American-funded tsunami relief projects, police said.Sri Lanka boosted security ahead of a visit by former US presidents George Bush and Bill Clinton to inspect American-funded tsunami relief projects, police said. Bush and Clinton will arrive in […]

Sri Lanka boosted security ahead of a visit by former US presidents George Bush and Bill Clinton to inspect American-funded tsunami relief projects, police said.Sri Lanka boosted security ahead of a visit by former US presidents George Bush and Bill Clinton to inspect American-funded tsunami relief projects, police said. Bush and Clinton will arrive in […]

The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) rapped Sri Lanka on Friday for heavy customs duties on relief goods, blocking up aid at the port.The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) rapped Sri Lanka on Friday for heavy customs duties on relief goods, blocking up aid at the port. The AHRC says 100 container loads of relief […]

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approves the setting up of a multi-donor Asian Tsunami Fund on Thursday.The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approves the setting up of a multi-donor Asian Tsunami Fund on Thursday. “ADB’s Board of Directors yesterday approved the setting up of a multi-donor Asian Tsunami Fund, with ADB making its own initial contribution […]

The Central Bank said on Friday that it had received Rs. 5.9 bn in tsunami aid through government and Non Governmental Agencies as at February 15.The Central Bank said on Friday that it had received Rs. 5.9 bn in tsunami aid through government and Non Governmental Agencies as at February 15. The funds had come […]

Top officials of the United Nations will tour tsunami hit Asia, also meeting local lawmakers to help set up a select committee on disaster preparedness.Top officials of the United Nations will tour tsunami hit Asia, also meeting local lawmakers to help set up a select committee on disaster preparedness. Sri Lanka has asked for United […]

Iran gave US$ 10 mn to Sri Lanka for tsunami relief during talks here Thursday on increasing bilateral trade in tea and oil, a government statement said.Iran gave US$ 10 mn to Sri Lanka for tsunami relief during talks here Thursday on increasing bilateral trade in tea and oil, a government statement said. Discussions were […]

Sri Lankan exporters and tourism industry must make use of lowering trade barriers in the US$ 13 trillion Chinese economy, says the Chinese government.Sri Lankan exporters and tourism industry must make use of lowering trade barriers in the US$ 13 trillion Chinese economy, says the Chinese government. “There are many opportunities in China after the […]