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An industry response report on issuing Sri Lanka’s first commercial 3G mobile license is expected before end January. online pharmacy buy strattera with best …
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Peace Times
WASHINGTON, Jan 6, 2006 (AFP) - Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera said Thursday that his government did not want a war with the Tamil Tigers and …
Card Busters
Sri Lanka’s cabinet of Ministers agreed to adopt a draft bill dealing with transaction devices including ATM and credit cards this week. online pharmacy buy …
Under fire
Reporters Without Borders has charged the Maldivian government of repeatedly manipulating Interpol after ten Sri Lankan police officers raided the Colombo …
Rescue Services
UK's Begbies Traynor Thursday teamed up with Sri Lanka's Capital Reach Holdings to form the island's first business turnaround and rescue services, officials …
Eagle’s Nest
US courier giant Federal Express Corp (Fedex) Thursday raised their profile in Sri Lanka by formally announcing a partnership with conglomerate, the Hayleys …
Grading Scale
A committee appointed to draw up a working plan to manage monies coming into the telecom development fund are due to come out with a draft plan by end January. …
Plot Thickens
The Maharajah Group, owners of television stations MTV and Sirasa, claim there have been no police investigations into an alleged plot to murder its Group …
Big Boys BPO
Sri Lankan conglomerate John Keells Holdings is planning a US$ 22 million 1000 seat business process outsourcing facility in Delhi, India by April. Sri Lankan …
Brand Builders
The Starcom Mediavest Group, claimed to be the world’s largest media agency network will setup shop in Sri Lanka to help fuel brand power of local …
Double Celebration
Sri Lanka's Senkadagala Finance has become the first entity to go for a dual credit rating, when it was rated A3 by Lanka Rating Agency. Sri Lanka's …
Happy Families
Sri Lanka's Mercantile Leasing Ltd has formally merged with Nations Trust Bank to become 'Nations Leasing', a joint communiqué said Tuesday. online pharmacy …
Short Call
Sri Lanka’s telecom regulator is reviving a long overdue access-code plan coming under the 2003 international voice market liberalization. Sri Lanka’s …
Convenient Marriage
Sri Lanka's DFCC Bank is in talks with the Distilleries Group to sell off part of its stake in National Asset Management Ltd or NAMAL, a top official said …
Lucky Strike
People's Leasing Co. Ltd has struck a deal with India's Ashok Leyland to import commercial vehicles for its customers. People's Leasing Co. Ltd has struck a …
Sri Lanka launches new India campaign, as Nov. tourist arrivals dip
Sri Lanka is launching a fresh publicity blitz to entice Indians to spend their summer vacation, as the tropical island struggles to fill up hotel rooms that …
Double Take
Sri Lanka is to double its license fees for lubricant operators and invite more players paving the way for state-run Ceylon Petroleum Corp. online pharmacy buy …
Brotherly Act
Sampath Bank said Friday it has infused more capital into Union Bank which will raise its stakes from 16 to 24 percent. Sampath Bank said Friday it has infused …
Violence destroys Sri Lanka’s post-tsunami tourism revival
BENTOTA, Sri Lanka, Dec 31 (AFP) - Hopes of reviving Sri Lanka's tsunami-hit tourism industry have been crushed by this month's violence that killed more than …
Right Off
Shipping industry watchers say donors could be more receptive to fund the South Port project, with private port operator SAGT loosing its first right of …