Little Damage

April 29, 2007 (LBO) – The Indian and Dutch partners of petroleum facilities targeted by Tamil Tigers, which are jointly owned with the government of Sri …

Sri Lanka Shell Gas terminal complex hit by suspected Tamil Tiger air raid

April 29, 2007 (LBO) – Fire engines were called to put out a fire in a gas terminal complex north of Colombo following a suspected Tamil Tiger aircraft …

Shell buildings hit in suspected Tiger attack in Sri Lanka

April 29, 2007 (AFP) - A Shell building in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo caught fire early Sunday following a suspected aeriel attack by Tamil Tigers, an …

Sri Lanka’s ‘Flying Tigers’ bomb targets in Colombo

April 29, 2007 (AFP) - Tamil Tiger rebels used light aircraft to bomb key installations in and around Sri Lanka's capital Sunday, forcing cricket fans to flee …

Airlines suspend Sri Lanka flights after rebel air strike

COLOMBO, April 29, 2007 (AFP) - Emirates Airlines and Hong Kong's flag carrier Cathay Pacific on Sunday suspended flights to Sri Lanka following a rebel air …

Sri Lanka capital sealed off amid fears of Tiger attack

April 28, 2007 (AFP) - Sri Lankan police and security forces sealed off the capital on Saturday, searching every vehicle entering and leaving the city amid …

Sri Lanka’s ‘Karuna’ holding 194 child soldiers: UNICEF

April 28, 2007 (AFP) - A pro-government Tamil militant group is holding at least 194 child soldiers despite promises it would free underage combatants, UNICEF …

Sri Lankans splurge on snacks and drinks for all night match viewing

April 28, 2007 (AFP) - Sri Lankans were stocking up on snacks, soft drinks, ice cream and liquor on Saturday to watch their home team battle Australia at the …

Sri Lanka shuts airport fearing Tiger attack

April 27, 2007 (AFP) - Sri Lankan troops fearing a rebel attack fired anti-aircraft weapons and evacuated passengers from the international airport here late …

Sri Lanka on alert after new flying Tiger threat

COLOMBO, April 27, 2007 (AFP) - Sri Lanka was on high alert Friday over the threat of another Tamil Tiger air attack, the morning after a suspicious aircraft …

Sri Lanka counts on World Cup to boost image

COLOMBO, April 27, 2007 (AFP) - Sri Lanka is banking on the publicity from the cricket World Cup to attract foreign investment and tourism to the South Asian …

Take Off

April 26, 2007 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's international airport has re-opened after several flights were diverted as a precautionary measure following reports …

American ‘Karuna’ charged for supporting terrorism in Sri Lanka

April 26, 2007 (LBO) – The United States has charged a senior representative of the Tamil Tigers for supporting a foreign terrorist organization, the US …

Sport brings hope of respite in Sri Lanka

April 26, 2007 (AFP) - Sri Lanka's surge into cricket's World Cup final this weekend has raised hopes of a peace dividend on an island united by sport but …

French businesses eye Sri Lankan investment opportunities

April 26, 2007 (LBO) – A team of French businessmen representing sectors such as textiles, shipping, energy, railways and environment is visiting the …

Oil Chase

April 26, 2007 (LBO) – India is eyeing two oil exploration blocks in Sri Lanka with two state oil firms engaging in open bidding as well as taking a …

Sri Lanka president to attend World Cup

April 25, 2007 (AFP) - Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse will fly to Barbados to cheer the national team in the cricket World Cup final later this week, a …

Sri Lanka vows to destroy Tiger planes

COLOMBO, April 25, 2007 (AFP) - Sri Lanka Wednesday vowed to destroy the Tamil Tigers' air capability, a day after the guerrillas killed six soldiers and …

Mexico, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Afghanistan lead war on journalism: watchdog

VIENNA, April 25, 2007 (AFP) - A media watchdog on Wednesday described 2006 as the "most savage and brutal" year on record for journalists with 100 media …

Port Funds

April 25, 2007 (LBO) –The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Wednesday inked a deal with the Sri Lanka government to lend 300 million dollars to expand Colombo …