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China is an economic hit man: Harsha
Says that country is being sold to the Chinese by unscrupulous top members of Govt. and warns of dire...
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Reuters: Barack Obama said on Thursday he doubted his decisions “constantly” and made mistakes...
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Reuters: Sri Lanka’s share market extended its rally with a more than two per cent gain on Friday...
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Sri Lanka and Indonesia this week set an ambitious goal of tripling bilateral trade to $ 1 billion within...
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A Pakistani trade delegation of fruit and vegetable producers and exporters is visiting Sri Lanka to...
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Shareholding down 21% to 18% between September and December quarters Divests near 1% yesterday for Rs....
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Thanks to interest in premier blue chip John Keells Holdings (JKH), the Colombo stock market for the...
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Aitken Spence Plc disclosed yesterday that it would get Rs. 630 million as capital gain from the sale...
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More supportive approach to SL needed, say EU Parliamentarians
MEPs from many different European countries and political parties, as well as EU officials from the Commission...
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The Lawyers for Democracy (LfD) yesterday condemned tactics used by the Government and its agents to...
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The High Court of the Western Province exercising Civil Appellate Jurisdiction in Colombo (Civil Appellate...
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Republican Romney back on track in White House race
Reuters: Mitt Romney is back on track.Less than a week after a stinging setback in South Carolina, Romney...
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Reuters: The broad asset rally which the U.S. Federal Reserve inspired by pledging to keep rates low...
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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told State Department employees Thursday that she will not stay on...
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Sri Lanka has presented a strong case at the US GSP hearing held on 24 January lobbying for GSP relief, whilst a final decision is pending. “We presented a strong case in our favour and we believe the final decision is pending, subject to another submission,” Industry and Commerce Minister Rishad Bathiudeen said yesterday, after [...]
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COLOMBO (Reuters): Oman may sell oil to Sri Lanka in the event of a crisis, which the island nation is racing to avert with US sanctions on Iranian crude threatening its primary refining supply, Sri Lankan officials told Reuters on Friday. Omani Oil Minister Mohammad bin Hamad al-Rumhy on Friday held a second and final [...]
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BUSINESS NEWS
• Ceylinco Life pays Rs. 3 billion in claims and benefits in 2011 • ‘We need India’s assistance now more than ever’ – Rishad • Cairn to enter second phase of oil exploration • Airtel creates first millionaire in Batti. More articlesFINANCIAL SERVICES
• Willis outlines several emerging global risks to watch out for in 2012 • Bupa reportedly bidding for HSBC’s Asia medical insurance business • Karunathilake leaves MBSL as CEO after golden handshake, amicable settlement • NDB Group conducts successful investor forum in Singapore More articlesMANAGEMENT
• The Finance aims higher, retains MTI Consulting for strategising • CIMA inducts new Board with Dirk at the helm • University of Ruhuna and South China Sea Institute of Oceanology to sign MoU • Sri Lankan afforded opportunity to network with Asia’s future leaders More articlesIT/TELECOM
• BASL, ICTA and AIJA to host confab to promote SL as legal outsourcing hub • WSO2 StratosLive Java PaaS now available on Google Apps marketplace • JKCS launches Learning & Development Solution for Union Assurance • PEO TV, HBO promotion winners take away big prizes More articlesMARKETING
• ERI Group, Your Radio team up for promotions • Dushan wins prestigious CIM Top Student Worldwide Award • McCann introduces new job title: Chief technology catalyst • Johnson’s Pure Essentials debuts in Sri Lanka More articlesLEADERSHIP
• COYLE to unveil leadership facets: ‘The Untold Truths of Sri Lankan Entrepreneurs’ • Murthy steps down as Infosys Chairman • A man of many facets • Standing the test of time – a historical take on the attributes of a good leader More articlesOTHER SECTORS
• Thread Works recreates essence of Velona with new factory • Ranjanas Ceramic supports Institute of Architects as Associate Sponsor for 2012 • Lanka Aluminium conducts seminar on innovations • ‘The Artist’ Wins Producers Guild’s Best Picture Award • India’s ‘Adaminte Makan Abu’ out of Oscar race • Riot of colour • Scenes at GLF 2012 • Zee Cine Awards in Macau More articles
Celebrating Indian Republic Day
The High Commission of India and the Indian expatriate community in Sri Lanka celebrated the 63rd Republic Day of India on 26 January at India House in Colombo. High Commissioner Ashok K. Kantha unfurled the National Flag and inspected a Guard of Honour presented by the BSF contingent. He also read out significant excerpts from the Address [...]
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Celebrating Australia Day at Galle Face Hotel
To mark the Australia Day (which fell on Thursday) in Sri Lanka, the Galle Face Hotel, the country’s Heritage in Hospitality and one of Colombo’s historic landmarks, is conducting an Australian barbeque by the poolside and Seaside. The promotion is on until Sunday 29 January from 12noon to 3p.m. and 7p.m. to 10p.m. by the [...]
Read more.... Add new comment• Celebrating Australia Day at Galle Face Hotel • A unique and healthy combination – Green Tea and Gotukola from FADNA • Reflections of GLF 2012 • Lanka Alzheimer’s Foundation starts creative therapy group • D’ Café: a quiet hideout in the city
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