Sri Lanka’s ‘Karuna’ holding 194 child soldiers: UNICEF
April 28, 2007 (AFP) - A pro-government Tamil militant group is holding at least 194 child soldiers despite promises it would free underage combatants, UNICEF …
Sri Lanka capital sealed off amid fears of Tiger attack
April 28, 2007 (AFP) - Sri Lankan police and security forces sealed off the capital on Saturday, searching every vehicle entering and leaving the city amid …
Sri Lankans splurge on snacks and drinks for all night match viewing
April 28, 2007 (AFP) - Sri Lankans were stocking up on snacks, soft drinks, ice cream and liquor on Saturday to watch their home team battle Australia at the …
Small Credit
April 27, 2007 (LBO) – The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has joined hands with six Sri Lankan private banks to educate small and medium …
Dollar Deal
April 27, 2007 (LBO) – State-owned Bank of Ceylon's syndicated dollar loan has been able to raise more money than originally envisaged. (US Dollar = 110 …
Sri Lanka plans performance based incentives to push value-added tea exports
April 27, 2007 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's state tea promotion agency is planning a new initiative based on performance incentives to boost flagging valued added tea …
Extra Year
April 27, 2007 (LBO) – International students graduating in Britain would be able to work for one year, helping them gain valuable work experience, the …
Slave Records
LONDON, April 27, 2007 (AFP) - Britain said Friday it was putting colonial slavery records online for the first time, an archive which will eventually cover …
Money printing, deficit spending Zimbabwe’s inflation soars to 2,200 percent
HARARE, April 26, 2007 (AFP) - Zimbabwe, already battling to contain the world's highest rate of inflation, announced on Thursday that the figure had soared …
British diplomats back Sri Lanka’s World Cup bid
April 27, 2007 (AFP) - The British diplomatic mission in Colombo shed diplomatic neutrality Friday to support Sri Lanka's cricket team in their World Cup final …
Final tuned for Malinga and Tait sling concerto
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, April 27, 2007 (AFP) - They're the youngest slingers in town, but Shaun Tait and Lasith Malinga know that Saturday's World Cup final …
Sri Lanka on alert after new flying Tiger threat
COLOMBO, April 27, 2007 (AFP) - Sri Lanka was on high alert Friday over the threat of another Tamil Tiger air attack, the morning after a suspicious aircraft …
Sri Lanka shuts airport fearing Tiger attack
April 27, 2007 (AFP) - Sri Lankan troops fearing a rebel attack fired anti-aircraft weapons and evacuated passengers from the international airport here late …
Take Off
April 26, 2007 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's international airport has re-opened after several flights were diverted as a precautionary measure following reports …
Sri Lanka counts on World Cup to boost image
COLOMBO, April 27, 2007 (AFP) - Sri Lanka is banking on the publicity from the cricket World Cup to attract foreign investment and tourism to the South Asian …
Micro Finance
April 26, 2007 (LBO) – Islamic Financier Amana Investments Limited has introduced a new microfinance scheme for micro-entrepreneurs who cannot afford …
Robot Watchdog
April 26, 2007 (LBO) – Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) is considering introducing computerized surveillance systems to monitor …
Digital TV
April 26, 2007 (LBO) – Sri Lanka Telecom has received government approval to start an internet based television service, the company said Thursday. Sri …
Sri Lankans told to fight fire with fire
April 26, 2007 (AFP) - Sri Lanka's mild-mannered cricketers should be more aggressive if they want to beat the Australians in Saturday's World Cup final, …
Fuming Sri Lankan cricket fans vent anger against commentator on the web
April 26, 2007(LBO) – Cricket, perhaps the most influential sporting force in Sri Lanka during the last few months, which even led to an unofficial …