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Substantial reduction in election related violence
Election monitors report a “substantial” reduction in election related violence in Sri Lanka during the run up to Presidential elections so far.buy …
Marxist JVP claims its not opposed to private sector or foreign investors
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Sri Lanka’s daughter of destiny departs, reluctantly
Sri Lanka's President Chandrika Kumaratunga, who steps down as president next week after serving her maximum two terms, leaves her parents' party in turmoil …
Kuwait lends US$ 20 mn for post tsunami reconstruction
The Kuwait Fund will lend US$ 20 mn to Sri Lanka to strengthen tertiary education and build administrative infrastructure in tsunami affected areas. online …
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Sri Lanka’s peace chief quits amid deadlock in talks
Sri Lanka's top official handling the peace process with Tamil Tiger rebels resigned Wednesday ahead of presidential elections this month, a government …
Budget – losing its significance?
While the ‘pre Presidential poll’ budget is being sidelines as election propaganda, the country’s overall financial planning process is also losing its …
Sri Lanka’s private sector cold shoulders next week’s budget
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Sri Lanka PM vows no more war on campaign trail with troops in Jaffna
Sri Lanka's prime minister and presidential hopeful met Friday with troops in the Tamil heartland and vowed there would be no more war with Tiger rebels. Sri …
Opposition leads Sri Lanka presidential race: survey
An opinion poll Wednesday gave Sri Lanka's opposition leader an edge in the presidential race, with a majority saying he was better able to revive the economy …
Sri Lanka likely to up welfare spending in budget
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Sri Lanka opposition says peace deal in two years
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Sri Lanka’s Oct. annaulised inflation slips
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Ceylon Chamber wants a pre-election budgetary position before Presidential elections
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Sri Lankan president, main rival agree on bipartisan peace approach
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Sri Lanka PM to halt privatisation
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