Sri Lanka fights shy from banning Tamil Tigers
The Sri Lankan government says it's still too premature to ban the Tamil Tiger rebels, following the assassination of foreign minister Lakshman Kadirgamar on …
Sri Lanka’s foreign minister shot, in critical condition
Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar has been shot and critically wounded by an unidentified attacker in the capital, police and doctors say Sri …
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Kadirgamar dead after sniper attack: hospital
Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar has died in hospital after being shot by a sniper in the capital, hospital spokeswoman Pushpa Soysa told AFP. …
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Kadirgamar assassinated
Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar was assassinated on Friday night by unidentified snipers in the capital, the military and hospital sources …
State of emergency in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's President declared a state of emergency on Saturday following the assassination of foreign minister Lakshman Kadirgamar at his residence late …
Sri Lanka foreign minister warned of assassination bid: police chief
Sri Lankan security authorities admitted a security lapse Saturday after the sniper assassination of the nation's foreign minister, Lakshman Kadirgamar. online …
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Colombo Stock Exchange tours Australia
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Sri Lanka hopes to keep budget gap below 9%
The Sri Lankan government expects its budget deficit to be less than 9% of gross domestic product in 2005, helped by steady revenue growth, the country's …
UN says tsunami victims not properly consulted for reconstruction
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Sri Lanka faces Rs. 10 bn revenue shortfall due to recent populist tax cuts
Over one and quarter billion rupees is likely to be lost due to government's recent Value Added Tax (VAT) exemptions on milk-powder and LP Gas. Over one and …
President condemns Jaffna deaths
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Curfew in Sri Lanka’s northern Jaffna after top policeman killed
Security was stepped up and a curfew imposed in Sri Lanka's northern Jaffna peninsula following the murder of a senior police officer and a sharp rise of …
VAT on milks foods and gas to be removed to reduce cost of living
The government announced it will remove VAT on milk foods and gas to reduce the cost of living but increased VAT on other items without announcing it. online …
Sri Lankan policeman killed by mob after barber’s death
A senior police officer was murdered by a mob in northern Sri Lanka Thursday after a barber giving a hair cut was accidentally shot dead, police chief Chandra …
IMF bowls a googly to Sri Lanka
The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday urged Sri Lanka to restore the independence of its Central Bank, tighten monetary policy and urged cut backs in …
VAT on luxury items goes up to 20%
Value Added Tax or VAT on the government list of luxury items went up from 18 percent to 20 percent from August 1, said the Inland Revenue. Value Added Tax or …
Pumping in fresh water post tsunami
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Society will pump in some US$ 30 mn over two years to set up water treatment and distribution systems in tsunami …
Norwegian mediator puts work in Sri Lanka on hold
OSLO, Aug 1 (AFP) - A leading Norwegian mediator in the ongoing peace process in Sri Lanka said on Monday he would put his mediation work on hold to …
Sri Lanka July annualized inflation 12.7%
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