Halt
The second vote has reportedly come to a standstill as Alliance MPs lounge in the centres of the Chamber in protest to UNP members revealing their vote to …
Second Call
Voting for the speaker of Sri Lankas new parliament ended in a tie between candidates put up by the minority government and the opposition, an official said, …
Just Out
The vote to elect the speaker to the new Parliament closed minutes ago, with initial reports indicating the race between the two key candidates was neck and …
Feeling the Pinch
lquote Can the new government summon enough numbers to appoint a Speaker of its choice and announce its policy statement? Speculation is rife in Colombo but …
Finding a Cure
Sri Lankas president was in hectic talks to resolve a dispute with her main ally a day ahead of her minority governments first test in parliament, officials …
Lost Post
Sri Lankas president was desperately locked in moves to secure allies as her minority government risked losing the crucial Speakers post when it faces its …
Milking Money
The new Govt. will try to squeeze out an extra Rs.10 bn from existing revenue collection channels to meet its increased welfare commitments. buy elavil online …
Talks Soon
The chief of Sri Lankas Tamil Tigers has asked his 22 proxy legislators in the countrys new parliament to pressure the minority government to open talks based …
Looks Interesting
Taking stock of current ground realities will indicate if the present low interest rate scenario is sustainable says new Treasury Secretary. P. B Jayasundera, …
Local Bound
Local inbound travel operators will have yet another travel distribution system at their disposal to help increase tourist arrivals to a record 600,000 …
Job Watch
After a change of government it is customary to see changes also in the top rung of State departments, corporations and missions abroad.rn rnThe process is …
Cost Increase
Former Treasury Secretary P.B. Jayasundera returned to the post today, ending speculation that Presidential Advisor Mano Tittawella was up for the post. online …
Left Alone
The Central Bank left its key short-term rates unchanged on Thursday, but cautioned that a higher than estimated budget deficit, from 6.8 per cent to 7.3 per …
AA Grade
Fitch Ratings upgraded its rating for Bank of Ceylons (BOC) Implied Long-term unsecured Senior Debt to SL AA (S L Double A) from a SL AA- (S L Double A minus), …
Here We Go Again
Central Bank says non-bank private sector has capacity to absorb nearly Rs.100 billion in extra borrowings but warned any such move will push interest rates …
The Lankan Pie
Protecting jobs at home has become a hot issue in the US presidential race as companies there, relocate some business processes looking for lower taxes and …
Passport to Reforms
People waiting all day in long queues braving the blazing sun to get their passports at the Immigration and Emigration Department is a common sight in …
Applying Caution
Sri Lankas top trade chamber said Friday that it will support the new Government, but voiced concern over proposals to expand the public sector and extend the …
Surging Demand
An election on top of the April festivities, created a bigger than expected demand for cash this year.Currency in circulation rose by a massive Rs. 18 bn …
Pitching In
Ten flood damaged rural health centres in the Matara district were reopened for patients on Thursday, with a US$18,000 USAID aid injection for …