Human rights on decline in Sri Lanka: US

WASHINGTON, February 25, 2009 (AFP) - Human rights are on the decline in Sri Lanka with the government and Tamil Tiger rebels both committing violations as the …

Sri Lankan Tamil editor arrested: police

February 26, 2009 (AFP) - A Tamil newspaper editor was arrested in Sri Lanka's capital Thursday, police said, after colleagues and family members complained …

Sri Lanka’s tax office back in business

Feb 25, 2009 (LBO) – Sri Lankan tax payers are being asked by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) to continue to pay their dues, as the island's tax …

Sri Lanka cuts reserve ratio again

Feb 24, 2009 (LBO) - Sri Lanka has cut the statutory reserve ratio (SRR) or percentage of deposits commercial banks must keep with the central bank, by 75 …

Sri Lanka, developing countries, face more challenges and poverty from downturn: economists

Feb 20, 2009 (LBO) – While developed countries are facing economic contraction, developing nations are facing increases of absolute poverty, with some …

Sri Lanka inflation to fall to 8.0-pct by end-Feb: CB Governor

Feb 20, 2009 (LBO) – Falling inflation is giving Sri Lanka more room to loosen monetary policy, Central Bank Governor Nivard Cabraal said Friday, though …

Sri Lanka must sacrifice growth for stability: economist

Feb 19, 2009 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's government should focus on restoring macro-economic fundamentals which have deteriorated in recent years to help it overcome …

Top UN official to visit restive Sri Lanka

UNITED NATIONS, February 18, 2009 (AFP) - UN humanitarian chief John Holmes is to pay a three-day visit to strife-torn Sri Lanka later this week to review the …

Sri Lanka official reserves US$1.7 billion in December

Feb 19, 2009 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's foreign reserves fell to 1,753 million US dollars in December from 2,030 million US dollars in November which was enough …

Sri Lanka ex-warlord says Tamils want development, warns of continued guerrilla strife: interview

February 19, 2009 (AFP) - Sri Lankan troops face another 18 months of fighting even after they have all Tamil Tiger territory under their control, a former …

UN envoy in Sri Lanka expresses fears for civilians

February 19, 2009 (AFP) - The United Nations humanitarian chief John Holmes held talks with leaders in Sri Lanka on Thursday and said he was gravely concerned …

Sri Lanka to trim own contribution to push multilateral projects: minister

Feb 18, 2009 (LBO) – Sri Lanka is hoping to push through foreign funded projects which have been held up due to lack of 'counterparty funds', with a …

India ready to help evacuation of Sri Lankan Tamil civillians

NEW DELHI, February 18, 2009 (AFP) - India said Wednesday it was ready to help evacuate tens of thousands of Tamil civilians caught in the crossfire between …

Sri Lanka needs prompt coherent action to survive global slump: think tank

Feb 16, 2009 (LBO) – Sri Lanka needs "prompt and coherent" policy action to counter a global slump which was slowing demand for exports and making it …

British-Sri Lankan charged with with arson

LONDON, February 16, 2009 (AFP) - British police have charged a man with arson and affray after he reportedly tried to set himself on fire outside Prime …

Sri Lanka ruling party wins landslide local vote: results

February 15, 2009 (AFP) - Sri Lanka's ruling party headed for a landslide victory in local elections seen as a referendum on the government's military campaign …

Sri Lanka envoy decision ‘not unilateral’: Britain

LONDON, February 13, 2009 (AFP) - Former colonial power Britain fought off Friday angry objections from Sri Lanka over London's appointment of a special envoy …

Sri Lankan dies in self-immolation protest in Switzerland

GENEVA, February 13, 2009 (AFP) - A British resident of Sri Lankan origin burnt himself to death outside the UN's European headquarters in Geneva in protest at …

Sri Lankan hostage sighted in Philippines

ZAMBOANGA, February 14, 2009 (AFP) - A Sri Lankan peace activist seized by an armed gang in the southern Philippines has been sighted with his kidnappers, a …

Zimbabwe earns second place in hyperinflation history: economist

Feb 14, 2009 (LBO) – As Zimbabwe allowed full 'dollarization' of its economy and legalized foreign currencies, a top monetary economist has placed the …