Back to Basics
The problem with subsidies is that the rich enjoy them as much as the poor. The cross subsidy on diesel is a classic example. buy prelone online …
Be Careful
Asian countries are enjoying some of their best years after the East Asian crisis. But a top IMF official says the party might end quickly if emerging …
Good Tidings
The US Agency for International Development said it has finalised a five-year US$ 120 mn plan to support peace and reform in Sri LankaVisiting USAID Deputy …
Flying Visit
The US embassy said Mark S Ward, Deputy Assistant Administrator of the Asia and Near East Bureau, USAIDs highest-ranking official covering South Asia, visited …
Not Now
Sri Lankas Tiger rebels have asked for direct reconstruction aid as a political crisis in the government here stalled their peace process, but donors have …
Party Pooper
Sri Lankas system of party politics is accelerating into action with the President clearing the way to stockpile state resources under the Alliance flag and …
Marching Orders
Sri Lanka President Chandrika Kumaratunga has removed 39 non-cabinet rank junior ministers ahead of parliamentary elections on April 2, a spokesman for her …
Roadblock
rnThe sacking of Sri Lankas parliament could hold up at least US$ 176 mn in World Bank aid to the island, whose economy is headed for a serious slow down, a …
Trade off
The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and Sri Lanka is looking to be the latest casualty of the political uncertainty that …
In Use
Sri Lankas aid utilisation recorded an all time high of nearly US$ 1bn for 2003 and came close to forecast targets despite a politically volatile year that …
Zoo Politics
rnSri Lanka faces another expensive and possibly violent general election nearly four years before its due date leaving the peace process, donor decisions and …
Tigers Domain
The LTTE will decide on how it and the territories under its paw would participate in the April 03, 2004 snap polls. The LTTE warned on Monday that it would …
Dont Worry
The UNF government is upbeat of romping back to power with the promise of peace and economic prosperity, despite being caught behind by the President, a senior …
Dissolved
President Chandrika Kumaratunga dissolved parliament late Saturday, calling for a snap poll on April 2, to break the bitter political deadlock.Parliamentary …
Double Edge
The State is losing an estimated average of Rs. 450 million in revenue each month in its effort to subdue a rise in the cost of living due to higher world …
Still to Come
World Bank says its poverty reduction funds can still be drawn on schedule if the IMF review is completed soon.The December tranche of the PRGF has been held …
Up for What?
Colombos benchmark All Share Price Index (ASPI) shot up about 100 points on the back of more reports of a breakthrough in the political deadlock. However, …
Aid Ok
The international community will detach part of the US$ 4.5 billion in aid committed to rebuild Sri Lanka from progress with the peace process. buy stendra …
Tailspin
Hopes of securing US$ 80 mn from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) next month has been put off, due to the current turn of events in Sri Lanka, a top …