Sri Lanka’s age-defying Jayasuriya boosts team with 107
DAMBULLA, January 28, 2009 (AFP) - Sanath Jayasuriya became the oldest batsman to hammer a one-day century as Sri Lanka posted a competitive 246-7 in the …
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Sri Lanka’s Jayasuriya upstaged by Dhoni with victory
DAMBULLA, January 28, 2009 (AFP) - Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Gautam Gambhir cracked half-centuries to upstage Sri Lanka's Sanath Jayasuriya as India posted a …
Obama to let states set higher emissions standards: report
WASHINGTON, January 26, 2009 (AFP) - President Barack Obama on Monday is expected to issue new regulations allowing several US states to set tougher car …
Sri Lanka’s Murali set for record double in India series
DAMBULLA, January 26, 2009 (AFP) - Ace Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan is poised to complete a record bowling double during the one-day series against …
Sri Lanka’s Jayawardene eyes India challenge after Pakistan rout
LAHORE, January 24, 2009 (AFP) - Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene said his team were progressing well and he was looking forward to facing India after …
Indian PM undergoes heart bypass surgery
NEW DELHI, January 24, 2009 (AFP) - India's 76-year-old Prime Minister Manmohan Singh underwent heart bypass surgery Saturday, raising questions about his …
Lubanga trial will open eyes to child soldiers: ICC prosecutor – Interview
THE HAGUE, January 23, 2009 (AFP) - Prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo hopes to alert the world to the plight of child soldiers when he finally faces Congolese …
Legal Meet
Jan 23, 2009 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's lawyers are hosting an ICT law conference in Colombo next week, to debate emerging legal issues with the heavy use of …
Sri Lanka tea prices on the upswing
Jan 23, 2009 (LBO) - Prices of tea, Sri Lanka's main export commodity, rose again at this week's Colombo auction on strong demand from traditional markets like …
Malaysian police on alert for Tamil Tiger leader: report
KUALA LUMPUR, January 22, 2009 (AFP) - Malaysia is on alert for Sri Lankan Tamil Tiger chief Velupillai Prabhakaran, saying he may have fled here after troops …
Capacity Problem
Jan 22, 2009 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's top markets regulator has said an accounting and auditing watchdog body was severely understaffed and lacked the ability to do …
Sri Lanka revise India tour schedule
January 22, 2009 (AFP) - The central town of Dambulla will host just one match instead of two during India's upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, the two cricket boards …
Sri Lanka restricted to 219 by Iftikhar’s best
KARACHI, January 20, 2009 (AFP) - Pacemen Rao Iftikhar took a career-best 4-42 to help Pakistan restrict Sri Lanka to 219 in the first day-night international …
Jayawardene plays down Mendis hype in Pakistan series
KARACHI, January 18, 2009 (AFP) - Sri Lankan skipper Mahela Jayawardene Sunday refused to single out spin sensation Ajantha Mendis as the major threat for …
Sri Lanka cricket feels squeeze as sponsors take flight
January 19, 2009 (AFP) - Sri Lanka's economic slowdown has taken its toll on the island's hugely popular sport of cricket as long-term sponsor disappear, …
Cairn India gets nod for new Indian field
Jan 19, 2009 (LBO) - Cairn India, which has won a license to explore for oil off Sri Lanka's west coast, said it got Indian government approval to go ahead …
Sri Lanka’s Kulasekara, Mendis restrict Bangladesh
DHAKA, January 16, 2009 (AFP) - Nuwan Kulasekara and Ajantha Mendis grabbed three wickets apiece as Sri Lanka dismissed Bangladesh for 152 in the triangular …
Indian inflation falls for tenth straight week
NEW DELHI, January 15, 2009 (AFP) - India's inflation fell for a tenth straight week, according to official data Thursday, creating more room to boost the …
Sri Lanka stunned by Hasan blitz
DHAKA, January 14, 2009 (AFP) - Shakib Al Hasan smashed an explosive 92 not out to power Bangladesh into the triangular one-day series final with an upset …
Sri Lanka tea prices maintain upward trend
Jan 14, 2009 (LBO) - Sri Lankan tea prices rose again at this week's Colombo auction on strong demand with brokers saying the trend augurs well for producers …