Sri Lankan seamen institute gears to meet demand for crews
Galle, Dec 13, 2007 (LBO) – A seamen training institute run by Sri Lanka's Mercantile Shipping Company launched a new lifeboat replacing that damaged by …
Galle, Dec 13, 2007 (LBO) – A seamen training institute run by Sri Lanka's Mercantile Shipping Company launched a new lifeboat replacing that damaged by …
Dec 13, 2007 (LBO) – Sri Lanka has expressed displeasure at outspoken remarks by Britain's envoy on national politics, the Foreign Ministry said …
TOKYO, Dec 13, 2007 (AFP) - The dollar slipped against other major currencies in Asian trade on Thursday amid uncertainty about how effective a central bank …
NEW YORK, Dec 12, 2007 (AFP) - Wall Street rode a roller coaster session Wednesday as stocks rallied, then fell before swinging higher after the Federal …
Dec 13, 2007 (AFP) - England's batsmen saw off Sri Lanka's early challenge on the fifth and final day as the second Test headed towards a draw on Thursday. The …
COLOMBO, Dec 13, 2007 (AFP) - Sri Lanka's World Cup winning captain Arjuna Ranatunga is tipped to head the country's cricket administration, government sources …
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13, 2007 (AFP) - Five leaders of Malaysian Indian activist group Hindraf were arrested Thursday under controversial security laws that allow …
December 13, 2007 (LBO) – A United Nations human right representative concerned with refugees is to arrive in Sri Lanka today on a week long visit at the …
Dec 12, 2007 (LBO) - Sri Lanka has rejected bids for 6 and 12-month Treasury bills at Wednesday's auction selling only 3-month bills at an average yield of 18. …
Dec 12, 2007 (LBO) – Sri Lankan port workers Wednesday urged the government to speed up a new project to expand Colombo port, saying further delays could …
BANGALORE, India, Dec 12, 2007 (AFP) - India remains the top destination for companies moving information-technology services to lower-cost economies, but …
Dec 12, 1007 (LBO) – A charity working to free a teenaged Sri Lanka maid on death row in Saudi Arabia has called for renewed public petitions for …
Dec 12, 2007 (LBO) – Ceylon Cold Stores has invested 800 million rupees to expand its carbonated drink making line to increase production and introduce …
XIANGHE, China, Dec 12, 2007 (AFP) - Twice-yearly economic talks between China and the United States began here on Wednesday with the Chinese currency and the …
WASHINGTON, Dec 11, 2007 (AFP) - The Federal Reserve's third cut in interest rates in as many meetings failed to allay concerns on financial markets that the …
Dec 12, 2007 (AFP) - England, trailing by 197 runs in the first innings, were 48-0 in their second knock at stumps on the fourth day of the second cricket Test …
Dec 12, 2007 (AFP) - The Sri Lankan venue where Muttiah Muralitharan shattered the world bowling record could be re-named after the prolific off-spinner, the …
Dec 12, 2007 (AFP) - Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene missed a double century by five runs as England fought back on the fourth morning of the second Test …
Dec 12, 2007 (AFP) - Sri Lankan troops and Tamil Tiger rebels were locked in heavy combat across their de facto borders in the north of the island where at …
Dec 12, 2007 (LBO) – Members of a key Sri Lankan minority party crossed over to the opposition Wednesday increasing uncertainty over the fate of the …