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Cheap capital, costly scrutiny: Why state-run energy firms shun listing

Dhaka, Jan. 7 -- State-run fuel and energy companies could reduce their dependence on government and foreign funds as well as bank loans by listing on the stock market, but political and bureaucratic ... Read More


Trump says PM Modi 'not happy' with tariffs despite their 'good relationship'

India, Jan. 7 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is "not happy" with the steep tariffs that Washington has imposed on India. Trump's remarks came at a Hou... Read More


Public Security Minister says Sarah Jasmine may be alive

Sri Lanka, Jan. 7 -- Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala told Parliament today that information uncovered during investigations suggests that Pulasthini Mahendran, also known as Sarah Jasmine ... Read More


Salary anomalies of 1990 Suwa Seriya Ambulance Service staff resolved

Sri Lanka, Jan. 7 -- Chief Government Whip, Mass Media and Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said in Parliament yesterday (06), that the salary anomalies faced by the staff of the 1990 Suwa Seriya... Read More


Government's interference with Media is going to be its downfall

Sri Lanka, Jan. 7 -- Badulla District Opposition MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake said in Parliament yesterday (06) that the Government's interference with the Media is going to be the end of it. Expre... Read More


Steps underway for a pension scheme for all engaged in informal employment

Sri Lanka, Jan. 7 -- Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment Minister, Dr. Upali Pannilage, said in Parliament yesterday that steps are being taken to introduce a pension scheme f... Read More


Problematic Grade 06 English module distribution immediately suspended

Sri Lanka, Jan. 7 -- Prime Minister and Education Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said in Parliament yesterday that the problematic Grade 06 English module was not distributed to students and that its... Read More


Four nominees proposed to CC

Sri Lanka, Jan. 7 -- Chief Government Whip and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa informed Parliament yesterday (06) that the President will take necessary action to appoint an Auditor General and has alr... Read More


Govt working to dictates of IMF

Sri Lanka, Jan. 7 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa accused the Government in Parliament yesterday (06) stating that at a time when people are already struggling due to a natural calamity, the Gov... Read More


'Govt will keep promise to reduce electricity tariffs by one third in three years'

Sri Lanka, Jan. 7 -- Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody informed Parliament yesterday (06) that electricity tariffs will be reduced by 30 percent within three years as per the National People's Power (NP... Read More