Sri Lanka to create compliance standard for Ceylon tea
July 01, 2011 (LBO) - Sri Lanka will launch a globally recognized industry standard for Ceylon Tea early next year addressing consumer concerns, including …
Other
Asian ‘megapest’ is chomping up US orchards
WASHINGTON, June 29, 2011 (AFP) - A stink bug from Asia is chomping up US vegetable fields, orchards and vineyards, causing experts to scramble through an …
Bangladesh allows ‘black money’ in stock exchange
DHAKA, June 29, 2011 (AFP) - Bangladesh will allow billions of dollars of untaxed money to be invested in shares under a new tax amnesty designed to prop up …
Anderson sparkles, as Jayasuriya bows out tamely
LONDON, June 28, 2011 (AFP) - James Anderson inspired England to a 110-run win over Sri Lanka in the first one-day international here at The Oval on Tuesday. …
Sri Lanka reservoir flood move may end elephant gathering: hoteliers
June 29, 2011 (LBO) - A plan by authorities to flood an ancient reservoir in Sri Lanka during the dry season may disrupt a centuries old migration of wild …
Watch List
WASHINGTON, June 28, 2011 (AFP) - The United States on Monday removed the Philippines and Singapore from a human trafficking watchlist that had drawn concerns …
Sri Lanka slashes budget for Australia visit
June 26, 2011 (AFP) - Sri Lanka's cash-strapped cricket administration has slashed the budget for Australia's tour, the island's sports minister said Sunday, …
Sri Lanka league to go ahead without India
June 26, 2011 (AFP) - Sri Lanka Cricket will push ahead with its inaugural premier league with Australian and Pakistani players, despite a no-show by Indian …
Sri Lanka dredges canals to prevent flooding
June 27, 2011 (LBO) - Sri Lanka has begun deepening canals in marshes bordering the capital Colombo and digging lakes to prevent flooding during the rainy …
Sri Lankans support commonwealth games bid: poll
June 26, 2011 (LBO) - A bid for the 2018 commonwealth games by Sri Lanka's Hambantota city has received 63 percent backing in a nationwide poll, while the …
Not Twice
June 26, 2011 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's and Bahrain has signed an agreement to stop double taxation of interest and dividends from investment made in each country, …
Inflation fears as India hikes fuel costs
NEW DELHI, June 25, 2011 (AFP) - Indians will have to pay more for fuel from Saturday after the government announced a hike in the price of some petroleum …
Lawlessness
June 25, 2011 (LBO) - Use of torture by police in Sri Lanka is "endemic" and lawlessness has gradually superseded rule of law in the island partly due a flawed …
India to press ahead on nuclear power
WASHINGTON, June 24, 2011 (AFP) - India's commerce minister called Thursday for more cooperation with the United States on nuclear energy and brushed aside …
Renault to launch low-cost 4×4 in India
PARIS, June 21, 2011 (AFP) - French auto group Renault announced on Tuesday the launch in India of its low-cost four-wheel drive "Duster" vehicle built by its …
Sri Lanka to restrict coconut land sales
June 22, 2011 (LBO) - Sri Lanka aims to bring in new laws restricting sale of coconut land to extents below five acres under efforts to prevent further …
Sri Lanka tea production falls in May
June 22, 2011 (LBO) - Tea production in Sri Lanka in May 2011 fell 5. buy rotacaps online …
Pakistan detains officer over links with militants: army
SLAMABAD, June 21, 2011 (AFP) - Pakistan on Tuesday announced the arrest of an army brigadier accused of having contacts with a banned militant group. buy …
Bell century puts England ahead of Sri Lanka
SOUTHAMPTON, June 19, 2011 (AFP) - Ian Bell's second hundred in three matches helped England stay on top in the third and final Test against Sri Lanka at the …
Pilatus to sign record aircraft deal with India: report
GENEVA, June 18, 2011 (AFP) - Switzerland's Pilatus Aircraft is about to sign a record deal to supply 75 of its successful PC-7 trainers to the Indian Air …