Sri Lanka coconut cultivators ask for freedom
July 07, 2009 (LBO) - Sri Lankan coconut cultivators have demanded they be allowed to sell land on which growing coconuts has become unremunerative as nut …
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July 7, 2009 (LBO) - Axiata, the parent of Dialog Telekom may offer 200 million US dollars for the Sri Lanka unit of Millicom International Cellullar, a media …
Indian budget deficit spooks markets
MUMBAI, July 6, 2009 (AFP) - India's stock markets on Monday gave a thumbs-down to the government's annual budget, spooked by a rising fiscal deficit and …
Herath spins Sri Lanka to dramatic Test win
GALLE, July 7, 2009 (AFP) - Rangana Herath skittled Pakistan with his left-arm spin to hand Sri Lanka a dramatic 50-run victory in the first cricket Test here …
Sri Lanka’s Mendis signs for Aussie T20
MELBOURNE, July 7, 2009 (AFP) - Sri Lankan spin sensation Ajantha Mendis has signed for the South Australia Redbacks in this season's domestic Twenty20 …
Pakistan sight win after rookies tame Sri Lanka
GALLE, July 6, 2009 (AFP) - Debutants Mohammad Aamer and Saeed Ajmal combined to wreck Sri Lanka's batting and put Pakistan on the road to victory in the first …
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July 5, 2009 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's registered finance companies will have to be listed by June 30, 2011 as part of a prudential regulation framework promoted by …
Sri Lanka rules out removing rice price controls
July 06, 2009 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's government which restricts the import of rice and has imposed high tariffs on substitute carbohydrates says 'price controls' …
India targets ‘earliest’ return to 9.0 percent growth
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Australia pressures Malaysia on people-smuggling
KUALA LUMPUR, July 6, 2009 (AFP) - Malaysia on Monday appealed for international help to curb people-smuggling, amid talks with Australian leaders who are …
Pakistan chase 168 to win first Sri Lanka Test
GALLE, July 6, 2009 (AFP) - Pakistan faced a target of 168 runs to win the first cricket Test after bowling Sri Lanka out for 217 in their second innings after …
Sri Lanka wipe out deficit in first Pakistan Test
GALLE, July 6, 2009 (AFP) - Sri Lanka batted cautiously on a lively wet pitch to cancel Pakistan's 50-run lead on the third day of the first cricket Test here …
India offers US$100mn for Sri Lankan Tamils
NEW DELHI, July 6, 2009 (AFP) - India on Monday offered 100 million dollars for the tens of thousands of Tamil civilians displaced by conflict in Sri Lanka. …
Keel Laying
July 05, 2009 (LBO) - Sri Lankan shipyard Colombo Dockyard said it has laid the keel for construction of the third Multipurpose Platform Supply Vessel for …
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July 05, 2009 (LBO) - Fitch Ratings Lanka said it has confirmed the Commercial Leasing Company (CLC) national rating at 'A-(lka)', with a stable outlook. …
Media Muzzle
July 05, 2009 (LBO) - Fresh attempts by Sri Lanka's government to muzzle the press and block the freedom speech of the people through a draconian law will hurt …
India looks to cut out the middlemen on gold
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Indian budget faces tough balancing act: economists
MUMBAI, July 5, 2009 (AFP) - India's new Congress-led government will have to balance conflicting objectives of spurring growth and reining in a soaring fiscal …
Sri Lanka troops record first fatality after ending war
July 5, 2009 (AFP) - A Sri Lankan soldier was shot dead by a Tamil rebel in the island's east, the first military fatality after the crushing of the guerrilla …
Energy-pioneering Austrian town exports its model
GUESSING, July 5, 2009 (AFP) - After 20 years investing in renewable energy, the small Austrian town of Guessing, a model of energy self-sufficiency, is …