Category: Industry
Warning from the sky
Jan. 29 (LBR) – A Sri Lankan research organisation is deploying a satellite dependent early warning system to warn people about natural disasters like tsunamis and cyclones. Jan. 29 (LBR) – A Sri Lankan research organisation is deploying a satellite dependent early warning system to warn people about natural disasters like tsunamis and cyclones. Once […]
High Power
Jan. 29 (LBR) – Electricity generation costs are likely to jump by 20 percent to around Rs.11.00 a unit once an expensive diesel plant comes on line next year to shore up the crisis riddled energy sector according to an expert.Jan. 29 (LBR) – Electricity generation costs are likely to jump by 20 percent to […]
Social Constraints
Sri Lankan architects say post-tsunami reconstruction has ignored the coastal community’s social makeup and small neighbourhood lifestyles.Sri Lanka Institute of Architects President Rukshan Widyalankara says the island’s population live in a small neighbourhood setup, with each household establishing its “status” through the size, structure and contents of their homes. “Neighbourhoods thrive on the concept of […]
Crowded Space
World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) reports a 20 percent jump in action against cybersquatting but Sri Lankan companies still not defending their names in cyberspace.World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) reports a 20 percent jump in action against cybersquatting but Sri Lankan companies still not defending their names in cyberspace. WIPO says 1,456 cases were filed […]
Galadari Hotels to convert long standing debt, to equity
Sri Lankan five star city hotel Galadari Hotels Limited, will seek shareholders approval to convert part of two long standing loans, to equity.Sri Lankan five star city hotel Galadari Hotels Limited, will seek shareholders approval to convert part of two long standing loans, to equity. In a statement to the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) the […]
Thrice Lucky
The Asian Development Bank says it is willing to stay on in the power sector, despite the government missing its second deadline for a US$ 60 million loan.The Asian Development Bank says it is willing to stay on in the power sector, despite the government missing its second deadline for a US$ 60 million loan. […]
Very Berry
Jan 26 (LBO) – Sri Lankan cellular giant Dialog Telekom together with Canada?s Research in Motion, launched the ultimate in electronic leashes on Thursday ? the Blackberry mobile data and personal information management tool. Jan 26 (LBO) – Sri Lankan cellular giant Dialog Telekom together with Canada?s Research in Motion, launched the ultimate in electronic […]
Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka drops by 3% in 2005
Jan 26 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s tourism industry struggles back to its feet after the tsunami, to be knocked down by internal politics.Jan 26 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s tourism industry struggles back to its feet after the tsunami, to be knocked down by internal politics. The Sri Lanka Tourist Board on Thursday, reported a 3 […]
SriLankan Airlines takes flight to the hills
Jan 25 (LBO) – SriLankan Airlines expands its floatplane service to Kandy, after recently shelving plans to go to the North of the island due to outbreaks of violence and falling passenger numbers.Jan 25 (LBO) – SriLankan Airlines expands its floatplane service to Kandy, after recently shelving plans to go to the North of the […]
Marketing Sense
Sri Lankan marketers say consumers’ need to be enticed even when at the supermarket shelves, as a new initiative that will see television screens spread strategically around the shopping isles gets underway.Sri Lankan marketers say consumers’ need to be enticed even when at the supermarket shelves, as a new initiative that will see television screens […]
Writers Peril
Reporters Without Borders – an international group promoting media freedom condemned Tuesday’s killing of a Sri Lankan Tamil journalist. Reporters Without Borders – an international group promoting media freedom condemned Tuesday’s killing of a Sri Lankan Tamil journalist. Subramaniyam Sugirdharajan, working for the Tamil-language daily Sudar Oli, was gunned down in Trincomalee after covering abuses […]
Building Plan
Jan 24 (LBO) – A new set of housing guidelines published by the National Housing authority, tries to keep coastal dwellings standing should a tsunami strike again.Jan 24 (LBO) – A new set of housing guidelines published by the National Housing authority, tries to keep coastal dwellings standing should a tsunami strike again. The National […]