Wednesday, 24 February 2010

Govt. to regulate NGO activities

CBSL probes into NGO funds

By Santhush Fernando

A probe is underway, spearheaded by the country’s banking watchdog – the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), into funds worth over several billions of rupees that have been remitted for local Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) during the past six months, top banking sources revealed.

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What shall we do?

Disappointed supporters of General Sarath Fonseka gathered at the Supreme Court building. Seemed to be asking this question from each other. The Supreme Court yesterday refused to release General Fonseka, following the fundamental rights petition filed by his wife Anoma Fonseka, but allowed access to his immediate family members and lawyers
(Pic by Rukshan Abeywansha)

LankaBangla Securities to go public

LankaBangla Securities Ltd, a fully owned subsidiary of LankaBangla Finance Ltd,

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‘Lame’ mosquitoes to stop dengue

Scientists are breeding a genetically altered strain of mosquito in an effort to curb the spread of dengue fever.
The dengue virus is spread by the bite of infected female mosquitoes and there is no vaccine or treatment.

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Cadju House among world’s top resorts Local bunkering operators to take LIOC to task Sivaji to form new party Turnover nearly doubles to Rs. 13.6mn in 2009

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Sweden being a new market excelling in inbound travellers to Sri Lanka and indeed a potential market to be a strong contender for the top spot in inbound tourism, Mount Lavinia Hotel took the initiative to highlight the relationship and make the people of Sri Lanka aware of the super storm that is whirling into Sri Lanka to highlight Sri Lanka a notch more.

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Eagle Insurance transforms into Aviva NDB Insurance

Taking a bold, decisive and timely step, Eagle Insurance has transformed into Aviva NDB Insurance, creating a milestone in the history of insurance in Sri Lanka. The transformation revitalises the company with the combined strengths of its major shareholders, Aviva and NDB coming strongly into focus. The farsighted strategy is designed to benefit customers with the worldwide expertise of Aviva and the financial power of NDB and its commitment to play a pivotal role in insurance.

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