Tag: Sri Lanka
Power struggle over tsunami aid to Tiger territory: sources
A battle for control of tsunami relief aid has dimmed prospects of reviving Norwegian-backed peace talks between Tamil Tiger rebels and the Colombo government, sources close to the rebels said Sunday.A battle for control of tsunami relief aid has dimmed prospects of reviving Norwegian-backed peace talks between Tamil Tiger rebels and the Colombo government, sources […]
US retains small military presence, focus assistance on reconstruction and work relating to tourism industry
The United States military will retain a small unit to assist Sri Lanka’s long-term reconstruction and humanitarian work in the tsunami hit areas, a military official said Saturday.The United States military will retain a small unit to assist Sri Lanka’s long-term reconstruction and humanitarian work in the tsunami hit areas, a military official said Saturday. […]
Sri Lanka Tigers rule out peace talks stemming from tsunami aid effort
Sri Lanka’s Tamil Tiger rebels Friday ruled out tsunami aid talks leading to political negotiations and warned the government against using the catastrophe for scoring points or strengthening the military.Sri Lanka’s Tamil Tiger rebels Friday ruled out tsunami aid talks leading to political negotiations and warned the government against using the catastrophe for scoring points […]
Panic as Sri Lanka minister triggers fears of another tsunami
Thousands of people living on Sri Lanka’s tsunami-battered coasts fled inland after comments by a minister Thousands of people living on Sri Lanka’s tsunami-battered coasts fled inland after comments by a minister Police and officials said schools were hastily closed in the eastern city of Batticaloa, while people were seen running from the shores in […]
Strong Push
Strong demand for fuel and high global oil prices will give fuel retailer Lanka IOC Ltd.‘s net profit a boost for the nine months ended Dec.31 Strong demand for fuel and high global oil prices will give fuel retailer Lanka IOC Ltd.‘s net profit a boost for the nine months ended Dec. 31 The company […]
Sri Lanka’s trade deficit continues to run wild, egged on by hefty petroleum bills
Despite introducing hefty taxes to curb imports of non-essential items like motor vehicles, Sri Lanka’s trade deficit continued to run wild, egged on by hefty petroleum and investment goods bills, the Central Bank said Thu.Despite introducing hefty taxes to curb imports of non-essential items like motor vehicles, Sri Lanka’s trade deficit continued to run wild, […]
Sri Lanka rules out direct tsunami aid to Tiger rebels
Sri Lanka has ruled out Tamil Tiger rebels receiving direct foreign aid to be distributed among tsunami survivors and said all external help must go through Colombo.Sri Lanka has ruled out Tamil Tiger rebels receiving direct foreign aid to be distributed among tsunami survivors and said all external help must go through Colombo. President Chandrika […]
Sri Lanka marks one month after tsunami with silence, day of mourning
Sri Lanka observed a minute’s silence as a sign of respect for the nearly 31,000 people here who perished in the tsunami disaster a full month ago. Sri Lanka observed a minute’s silence as a sign of respect for the nearly 31,000 people here who perished in the tsunami disaster a full month ago. State […]
‘s trade deficit continues to run wild, egged on by hefty petroleum bills
Despite introducing hefty taxes to curb imports of non-essential items like motor vehicles, Sri Lanka’s trade deficit continued to run wild, egged on by hefty petroleum and investment goods bills, the Central Bank said Thu.Despite introducing hefty taxes to curb imports of non-essential items like motor vehicles, Sri Lanka’s trade deficit continued to run wild, […]
A new Authority to implement Sri Lanka’s tsunami rebuilding plan, to get parliamentary approval in early February.
A new Authority to implement Sri Lanka’s tsunami rebuilding plan, will get parliamentary approval by early February. A new Authority to implement Sri Lanka’s tsunami rebuilding plan, will get parliamentary approval by early February. The legislation to set up the Authority has already been drafted and will come before Parliament as an urgent Bill. “The […]
The Millennium Challenge Corporation is looking at supporting Sri Lanka’s tsunami reconstruction.
The Millennium Challenge Corporation(MCC) – the US body established to assist developing countries – is looking at supporting Sri Lanka’s tsunami reconstruction.The Millennium Challenge Corporation(MCC) – the US body established to assist developing countries – is looking at supporting Sri Lanka’s tsunami reconstruction. The MCC says Sri Lanka can apply for assistance from its billion-dollar […]
Government aid package for families that lost their homes
The government is doling out up to US$ 500 each for 40,000 families whose homes were completely destroyed by the tsunami.The government is doling out up to US$ 500 each for 40,000 families whose homes were completely destroyed by the tsunami. The government proposes to allocate US$ 200 and a cash advancement of US$ 300 […]