Sri Lanka spice traders thwart protectionist move
Sept 29, 2009 (LBO) - Sri Lankan spice traders say they have thwarted an attempt by few processors to push the government to impose an export tax that would …
Sri Lanka wage hike seen eroding plantations profitability
Sept 29, 2009 (LBO) - Sri Lankan plantations companies relying mainly on high grown teas such as Maskeliya Plantations and Namunukula Plantations would be …
10 percent of world’s major species at threat: Australian report
SYDNEY, September 29, 2009 (AFP) - Almost 10 percent of the world's mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish are in danger of extinction due to climate …
India drops arms scandal case against Italian: report
NEW DELHI, September 29, 2009 (AFP) - India on Tuesday said it was dropping a graft case against an Italian involved in the arms scandal that ended Rajiv …
Strike forces Air India to suspend ticket sales
NEW DELHI, September 29, 2009 (AFP) - Air India said on Tuesday that about half of its international flights had been cancelled due to a strike by pilots and …
Bharti shares rise as MTN talks deadline looms
NEW DELHI, September 29, 2009 (AFP) - Shares of Bharti Airtel rose nearly two percent in morning trade Tuesday ahead of an expected announcement by the top …
UN ratchets up criticism of Sri Lankan camps
September 29, 2009 (AFP) - The United Nations on Tuesday issued its strongest criticism yet of Sri Lanka over its continued internment of 250,000 people who …
Sri Lanka poor governance hindering productivity: expert
Sept 29, 2009 (LBO) - Poor governance, weak institutions, high inflation, high interest rates and protectionism, are hindering efforts by Sri Lanka's private …
Sri Lankan shares close flat
Sep 28, 2009 (LBO) - Sri Lankan shares closed flat Monday, as investors took a break from an overheating market, while the trend is expected to continue for a …
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Sep 28, 2009 (LBO) - The global financial crisis was triggered by the loose monetary policy of the US Federal Reserve but central banks remained unregulated, a …
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Indian pilot strike enters third day, flights hit
NEW DELHI, September 28, 2009 (AFP) - Debt-ridden Air India cancelled around 40 flights on Monday as management and striking pilots of the state-run carrier …
Sri Lanka seeks wider access to China under trade deal
Sept 28, 2009 (LBO) - Sri Lankan exporters will get better access to the Chinese market in a new round of talks under a regional trade deal scheduled for …
Sri Lanka re-appoints former Treasury secy. Jayasundera
Sept 28, 2009 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's former Treasury Secretary P B Jayasundera has resumed his post with immediate effect after the President Mahinda Rajapaksa …
Sri Lanka state revenues improve in July; budget gap still wide
Sept 28, 2009 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's state revenues picked up in July, with taxes in the first seven months only 1. online pharmacy buy spiriva inhaler with best …
US Lesson
September 27, 2009 (AFP) - The Sri Lankan government said on Sunday it would study the United States' treatment of suspected Islamic militants to learn how to …
Uneasy Ryder sets up vital New Zealand victory
JOHANNESBURG, September 27, 2009 (AFP) - Brave opener Jesse Ryder struck 74 runs to set up New Zealand for a 38-run win over Sri Lanka at the Wanderers Sunday …
Sri Lanka says to resettle displaced Tamils quickly
UNITED NATIONS, September 26, 2009 (AFP) - Sri Lanka's prime minister vowed anew here Saturday that Colombo would quickly resettle civilians still in state-run …
Sri Lanka 2010 budget may be delayed: report
Sept 27, 2009 (LBO) - The Sri Lanka government's budget for 2010 which is usually presented to parliament in November may be delayed till after elections …
Air India flights disrupted as pilots protest pay cuts
NEW DELHI, September 26, 2009 (AFP) - State-owned Air India said several flights were disrupted Saturday after some senior pilots reported sick in protest at a …