Private sector leaders fund ‘political gorillas’: Top economist
A leading economist charged that private sector leaders fund the political campaigns of politicians they can manipulate, and then complain about the country's lack of progress and development. Read More »
Eran can’t find 100 people who want to work in the private sector
State Minister of Finance Eran Wickramaratne today lamented that Sri Lankans are still fixated on public sector jobs and have a deep-seated reluctance to join the private sector. Read More »
Sri Lanka could become Asia’s Switzerland for large economies: KPMG India head
Sri Lanka has the potential to become the Switzerland of Asia, where the world’s major economies work together to power global economic growth, according to KPMG India Chairman/CEO Arun M. Kumar. Read More »
Danushka Gunathilaka injured, sent back home
The opening batsman has sustained a lower-back injury in UAE Read More »
Corrupt deal done through bogus e-mails – SLC says its finance div. head interdicted
SLC speaks to the media to clarify matters on the alleged massive financial fraud involving its TV rights money. Read More »
Special Cabinet meeting ends, final decision after PM’s return
The special Cabinet meeting summoned by President Maithripala Sirisena today was focused on the controversy over Chief of Defence Staff, Ravi Wijegunaratne Read More »
Janashakthi acquires a 31% stake of Dunamis Capital for Rs 1.4b
Janashakthi PLC (JPLC) today announced the acquisition of 31.14% of the issued capital of Dunamis Capital PLC from Nextventures Limited and Dinesh Schaffter for Rs. 1.4 billion (Rs. 36.60 per share). Read More »