India’s workforce boom is a mixed blessing: experts
NEW DELHI, December 5, 2010 (AFP) - An explosion of working-age people in India could serve as an engine of economic growth -- or bring social turmoil, experts …
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Sri Lanka’s Herath shines on rain-hit day
PALLEKELE, December 4, 2010 (AFP) - Sri Lanka's Rangana Herath bagged three wickets in five overs before the West Indies reached 303-8 in their first innings …
Sri Lanka October tea exports hit new high
Dec 02, 2010 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's tea export earnings hit a new high in October 2010 as shipments rose to their highest level in four years amid high prices, …
Sri Lanka turns former Tiger hideout into wildlife sanctuary
Sri Lanka turns former Tiger hideout into wildlife sanctuary November 30, 2010 (AFP) - Sri Lanka is to turn a vast jungle area that was a base for the …
Sri Lanka hires Chime group for Games bid
Nov 30, 2010 (LBO) - Sri Lanka has hired public relations firm Bell Pottinger and other units of Chime Communications marketing group as advisors in its bid to …
India economy grows by forecast-beating 8.9 percent
NEW DELHI, November 30, 2010 (AFP) - India's economy grew a forecast-beating 8. online pharmacy buy diflucan with best prices today in the USA 9 percent …
Sri Lanka commodity export tax seen hitting grower income
Nov 30, 2010 (LBO) - An increase in tax on Sri Lanka's bulk tea exports is likely to reduce prices paid by buyers although it had no immediate impact owing to …
Karzai’s brother ‘corrupt drugs baron’ US says: WikiLeaks
KABUL, November 29, 2010 (AFP) - Leaked US documents on Monday painted President Hamid Karzai's controversial younger brother as a corrupt drugs baron, …
Sri Lankan spinners impress in drawn Windies Test
November 27, 2010 (AFP) - Sri Lanka's spinners, led by Rangana Herath, put in an impressive performance as the second Test against the West Indies ended in a …
Cotton price surge threatens ‘cheap fashion’
DHAKA, November 28, 2010 (AFP) - In the home of cheap clothing manufacturing, the record price of cotton is causing havoc for producers -- and the pain will …
Rain washes out play in Sri Lanka-Windies Test
November 26, 2010 (AFP) - No play was possible due to rain on the penultimate day of the second Test between Sri Lanka and the West Indies in Colombo on …
Grave Probe
November 23, 2010 (AFP) - Sri Lanka Tuesday began investigating a claim that Tamil Tiger rebels executed 26 captured government soldiers at the height of …
India approves new airport for Mumbai
NEW DELHI, November 22, 2010 (AFP) - India gave the green light on Monday for the construction of a second international airport in the commercial capital …
Sri Lanka to distribute unused estate land among small farmers
Nov 22, 2010 (LBO) - The Sri Lankan government intends to distribute among small farmers uncultivated land on tea estates operated by listed regional …
Sri Lanka to raise export taxes on bulk tea, rubber exports
Nov 22, 2010 (LBO) - The Sri Lankan government plans to raise taxes on exports of bulk tea and raw rubber in penalizing producers and restricting their market …
China cricket on five-year learning curve, says coach
GUANGZHOU, November 21, 2010 (AFP) - China coach and former Pakistan international Rashid Khan believes his team will be a powerful force within five years …
Paranavitana, Jayawardene help Sri Lanka draw Test
GALLE, November 19, 2010 (AFP) - Tharanga Paranavitana hit an impressive 95 and Mahela Jayawardene a solid 58 to help Sri Lanka draw the opening Test against …
Land Hustle
Nov 18, 2010 (LBO) - Sri Lanka is planning to bring in a new law to fast-track state land allocations to investors which are held up due to procedural delays …
Sri Lanka seeks ad firm for tea campaign
Nov 15, 2010 (LBO) - Sri Lanka will call for expressions of interest internationally to hire advertising and media firms to handle a 10 million dollars a year …
Sri Lanka boxer fails second doping test
November 14, 2010 (AFP) - Sri Lankan boxer Manju Wanniarachchi failed the second doping test for a banned steroid after winning gold at last month's …