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Raining Rights
A new draft water policy, to manage Sri Lanka’s surface and ground water, including rainwater, is waiting Mahaweli Ministry approval.A new draft water policy, to manage Sri Lanka’s surface and ground water, including rainwater, is waiting Mahaweli Ministry approval. “We have made certain amendments to the 2003 water policy.It will go for a public consultation […]
Powers that Be
Sri Lanka’s electricity sector trade unions to present new reforms model to government on Monday.Sri Lanka’s electricity sector trade unions to present new reforms model to government on Monday. “All the unions will meet on Friday to finalise a new proposal for electricity reforms.We hope to present the final paper to the Ministry of Power […]
False Charge
A consumer lobby on Monday argued in the Court of Appeal that approval for Sri Lanka Telecom’s last tariff increase was not within the telecom watchdog’s authority. A consumer lobby on Monday argued in the Court of Appeal that approval for Sri Lanka Telecom’s last tariff increase was not within the telecom watchdog’s authority. The […]
Quick Dial
Cellular operator Celltel will bring forward its 2006 network expansion plans, increasing its coverage map to cover 52 percent of the island’s population.Cellular operator Celltel will bring forward its 2006 network expansion plans, increasing its coverage map to cover 52 percent of the island’s population. Celltel’s sixth phase of expansion will take its network capacity […]
Going Online
Banking giant HNB will launch its payment gateway on May 25, the second Sri Lankan online credit card payment processing system after Sampath Bank. Banking giant HNB will launch its payment gateway on May 25, the second Sri Lankan online credit card payment processing system after Sampath Bank. Sri Lanka Insurance and mobile operator Celltel […]
India puts off US$ 30 mn in loan repayments over three years
India on Tuesday said it would postpone up to US$ 30 million in debt repayment over the next three years.India on Tuesday said it would postpone up to US$ 30 million in debt repayment over the next three years. The Finance Minister meanwhile hopes to leverage India’s commitment to push the Paris Club to extend […]
Thinking Cap
KANDY — The International Monetary Fund may consider reviving a loan to Sri Lanka if the government provides it with clear plans to reduce poverty and develop the rural economy, an IMF official said.KANDY — The International Monetary Fund may consider reviving a loan to Sri Lanka if the government provides it with clear plans […]
Background papers presented by Sri Lanka at the May 16-17 Development Forum.
Background papers presented by Sri Lanka at the May 16-17 Development Forum.Background papers presented by Sri Lanka at the May 16-17 Development Forum. Government Presentations
President tells donors that a solution would be found to the problem of channelling aid to LTTE controled areas
Sri Lanka’s President Chandrika Kumaratunga told international donors that a solution would be found to the problem of channelling aid to the tsunami stricken areas controlled by the Tamil Tigers, a move that is strongly opposed by a coalition ally in her government.Sri Lanka’s President Chandrika Kumaratunga told international donors that a solution would be […]
Opening speeches underline sharp differences in the thinking of a typical third world country and donors
The opening speeches at Sri Lanka’s annual aid and policy review conference, underlined the sharp differences in the thinking of a typical third world country and donors who try to prevent governments from following policies that impoverish its citizens.The opening speeches at Sri Lanka’s annual aid and policy review conference, underlined the sharp differences in […]
‘s expectations well realized at the Development Forum
Finance Minister Sarath Amunugama says the government’s expectations have been well realized at the end of the first day’s sessions at Sri Lanka Development Forum 2005.Finance Minister Sarath Amunugama says the government’s expectations have been well realized at the end of the first day’s sessions at Sri Lanka Development Forum 2005. The two day forum […]
JHU takes protest against the proposed joint mechanism to the Kandy Development Forum
Kandy, Sri Lanka: Buddhist monk legislator Athuraliya Ratana makes an unscheduled address at a meeting of international aid donors in Kandy, Sri Lanka 16 May 2005 denouncing President Chandrika Kumaratunga’s plans to enter into a controversial deal with Tiger rebels. AFP PHOTO/LR/aj The Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) – a political party made up of Buddhist […]