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 …
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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 …
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 …
No ton no problem for Pietersen
SOUTHAMPTON, June 18, 2011 (AFP) - Kevin Pietersen insisted he felt "a lot of happiness" despite missing out on a Test century against Sri Lanka at the Rose …
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 …
Rule Making
June 18, 2011 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's securities regulator has finalized rules to allow exchange traded funds (ETFs) with Indian help, and the final document is …
Three baby elephants killed by Sri Lankan train
June 18, 2011 (AFP) - Three baby elephants were killed when they were hit by a passenger train in Sri Lanka on Saturday, an official said. The trio were …
Tremlett rips through Sri Lanka batting order
SOUTHAMPTON, June 17, 2011 (AFP) - Chris Tremlett marked his return to the Rose Bowl with a Test-best haul to leave Sri Lanka on 177 for nine when rain forced …
England uproot Sri Lanka top order
SOUTHAMPTON, June 16, 2011 (AFP) - Sri Lanka were reduced to 81 for four against England on a rain-marred first day of the third and final Test at the Rose …
India hikes interest rates by 25 basis points
MUMBAI, June 16, 2011 (AFP) - India's central bank on Thursday raised its key short-term interest rates by 25 basis points -- its 10th hike in 16 months -- in …
Sangakkara ready for final captaincy tilt
SOUTHAMPTON, June 15, 2011 (AFP) - Former skipper Kumar Sangakkara admitted he was a reluctant captain of Sri Lanka heading into the third and final Test …
Sri Lanka poultry firm to build Rs360mn broiler farm
June 16, 2011 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's Bairaha Farms, a poultry firm said it is building a 360 million rupee modern broiler farm in the northwestern Puttalam …
Human Smuggling
OTTAWA, June 14, 2011 (AFP) - Canadian police arrested Tuesday four Sri Lankan nationals accused of being behind a 2009 operation that illegally brought 76 …
UK Call
LONDON, June 14, 2011 (AFP) - Britain on Wednesday said "horrific" footage contained within a film documenting the final weeks of Sri Lanka's civil war …
Film Reaction
COLOMBO, June 15, 2011 (AFP) - Sri Lanka on Wednesday denied it targeted civilians while crushing Tamil Tiger rebels but said action would be taken if war …
Russell predicts no lasting pane for Prior
LONDON, June 14, 2011 (AFP) - Jack Russell has insisted he had a far worse temper than current England wicket-keeper Matt Prior who has found himself in an …
Sri Lanka earns Rs22.1bn from food taxes: report
June 12, 2011 (LBO) - Sri Lanka has earned 22. online pharmacy https://rxxbuynoprescriptiononline.com/med/propecia.html no prescription pharmacy 1 billion …
Citizens’ Concern
June 11, 2011 (LBO) - Friday Forum, a Sri Lankans citizen's group has expressed concern about a recent controversial training scheme for undergraduates, …
Pension Fracas
June 11, 2011 (LBO) - The International Monetary Fund had "nothing to do" with a controversial 'pension' plan for Sri Lanka's private sector workers involving …