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Central Bank appoints expert group

To handle problems of financial companies in difficulties:


The Central Bank has appointed an expert group to handle the problems of financial companies in difficulties as a measure to address the growing tension situation of the public due to the acts of unauthorized financial companies.

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HDI - Sri Lanka ranks 99 - WB Country Director

Sri Lanka ranks 99 out of 177 countries on the Human Development Index (HDI) with a score of 0.743, when looking at the development of its women measuring how long they live, how educated they are and if they have a decent standard of living, said Country Director, World Bank, Sri Lanka Naoko Ishii.

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Tourism sector heading for bright future:

Lanka attracts tourists despite global financial crisis


The global financial crisis has hit Europe and Sri Lanka is now in the process of attracting tourists in other markets especially in the Middle East, Indian and Chinese regions, said Vice President, Tourist Hotel Association of Sri Lanka Amal Goonetilleke.

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Although this is the off season for rambuttan, durian and mangosteen, there is a big demand for these luscious fruits. Kumudu who sells rambuttans near the BRC Club in Havelock Town said the rambuttan season will commence by the end of the month. “Compared to last year, there is an increase in sales. We expect sales to increase further during the season,” he said. Here foreigners purchase the fruits from a wayside vendor.
Picture by Saliya Rupasinghe 



 
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