Tag: Finance
Sri Lanka econony waits for government to spend aid
A flood of financial support for Sri Lanka after the devastating tsunami has boosted the stock market to a record high and helped strengthen the Sri Lankan rupee against the dollar.A flood of financial support for Sri Lanka after the devastating tsunami has boosted the stock market to a record high and helped strengthen the […]
President India
03/06/2005 1. Her Excellency, Mrs. Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, President of Sri Lanka, paid a working visit to India from June 2-4, 2005. 03/06/2005 1. Her Excellency, Mrs. Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, President of Sri Lanka, paid a working visit to India from June 2-4, 2005. 2. The President of Sri Lanka held cordial, wide-ranging discussions with […]
Donors postpone talks with Sri Lankan rebels ahead of aid-sharing deal
International donors said Thursday they had postponed a meeting with Sri Lanka’s Tamil Tiger rebels amid moves by Colombo to enter into a controversial aid-sharing deal with the guerrillas.International donors said Thursday they had postponed a meeting with Sri Lanka’s Tamil Tiger rebels amid moves by Colombo to enter into a controversial aid-sharing deal with […]
Temasek Holdings fund manager to share tips with local financial community
A fund manager working for a top Asian investment fund would be in Sri Lanka to share and train local financial positions on risk management. A fund manager working for a top Asian investment fund would be in Sri Lanka to share and train local financial positions on risk management. David Belmont Managing Director and […]
India offers to help Sri Lanka redesign air-defence capabilities: report
NEW DELHI, June 3 (AFP) – India has offered to assist its southern neighbour Sri Lanka redesign its air-defence network after allegations that Tamil Tiger rebels have acquired at least two aircraft, a report said Friday.NEW DELHI, June 3 (AFP) – India has offered to assist its southern neighbour Sri Lanka redesign its air-defence network […]
Sri Lanka’s president in India for talks likely to focus on Tamil rebels
NEW DELHI, June 2 (AFP) – Sri Lanka’s president arrived here Thursday for talks with Indian leaders that are expected to cover Colombo’s plans to strike a controversial tsunami aid-sharing deal with Tamil rebels banned in India.NEW DELHI, June 2 (AFP) – Sri Lanka’s president arrived here Thursday for talks with Indian leaders that are […]
World Bank facilitating access to information in Sri Lanka
Access to information increases economic growth and reduces corruption says the World Bank Institute.Access to information increases economic growth and reduces corruption says the World Bank Institute. The World Bank Institute (WBI) – part of the World Bank group – says that in countries where governments release information to the public, DGP growth is higher. […]
‘s president in India for talks likely to focus on Tamil rebels
NEW DELHI, June 2 (AFP) – Sri Lanka’s president arrived here Thursday for talks with Indian leaders that are expected to cover Colombo’s plans to strike a controversial tsunami aid-sharing deal with Tamil rebels banned in India.NEW DELHI, June 2 (AFP) – Sri Lanka’s president arrived here Thursday for talks with Indian leaders that are […]
Slain Sri Lanka spy chief buried under tight security
Sri Lanka’s senior most military intelligence officer killed since a truce with Tamil Tiger rebels was buried here Wednesday amid tight security, officials and witnesses said.Sri Lanka’s senior most military intelligence officer killed since a truce with Tamil Tiger rebels was buried here Wednesday amid tight security, officials and witnesses said. Troops and police stepped […]
Sri Lanka president to visit India ahead of aid-sharing deal with Tigers
Sri Lanka President Chandrika Kumaratunga will travel to New Delhi Thursday for talks with Indian leaders amid moves to strike an aid-sharing deal with Tamil Tiger rebels, her office said.Sri Lanka President Chandrika Kumaratunga will travel to New Delhi Thursday for talks with Indian leaders amid moves to strike an aid-sharing deal with Tamil Tiger […]
Sri Lankan military intelligence commander shot dead in Colombo
Suspected Tamil Tiger guerrillas Tuesday shot dead the commanding officer of a Sri Lankan army intelligence unit as he drove to his office in Colombo, the military said. Suspected Tamil Tiger guerrillas Tuesday shot dead the commanding officer of a Sri Lankan army intelligence unit as he drove to his office in Colombo, the military […]
‘s inflation for May creeps up to 12.4%
Sri Lanka’s average inflation for May crept up, but the more responsive point-to-point data showed a declining trend.Sri Lanka’s average inflation for May crept up, but the more responsive point-to-point data showed a declining trend. Sri Lanka’s consumer price index crept up to 12.4 percent in the 12 months to May, up from 11.9 percent […]