Sri Lanka uses anti-terror laws to crush media: rights group

April 12, 2007 (AFP) - Sri Lanka is using tough anti-terror laws to suppress democratic dissent and journalists who expose human rights abuses, the New …

Seven villagers shot dead in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, April 12, 2007 (AFP) - Suspected Tamil Tiger rebels Thursday shot dead seven villagers of the majority Sinhalese community in northern Sri Lanka on …

Sri Lanka troops take key highway from Tigers

COLOMBO, April 12, 2007 (AFP) - Sri Lankan forces have captured a strategic highway in the island's restive eastern province which was under Tamil Tiger …

Sri Lanka’s February trade deficit narrows despite higher petroleum imports

April 11, 2007 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's trade deficit narrowed to 144.5 million dollars in February despite oil import costs moving up, the central bank said …

Sri Lanka’s central bank says liquidity limits are working

April 10, 2007 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's tight quantity targeting regime is paying off, and the central bank said Monday it would continue with the 'current …

Tamil Tigers call for sporting boycott of Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, April 10, 2007 (AFP) - Tamil Tiger rebels Tuesday backed an Amnesty International campaign to shame Sri Lanka's government during the cricket World …

Sri Lanka’s port reaches 3-year wage deal with unions

April 10, 2007 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's main port has struck a 3-year agreement with trade unions to raise the minimum monthly salary by 3,000 rupees, a senior …

Bus and beer truck crash kills 17 in Sri Lanka

April 10, 2007 (AFP) - At least 17 people died when a crowded bus and a truck transporting beer crashed head on in southern Sri Lanka Tuesday, police said. …

ICRC concerned about worsening situation in Sri Lanka

GENEVA, April 9, 2007 (AFP) - The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) voiced concern Monday about the worsening situation in Sri Lanka, urging all …

Power Drive

April 09, 2007 - Sri Lanka Monday officially kicked off work on building a Japanese funded hydro power project in the island's central hills, which will add …

Hedge Win

April 09, 2007 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's petroleum utility will get a 33 million rupee payment this week on the expiry of its first hedging contract for …

Port Builders

April 09, 2007 (LBO) – The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) is having a pre-bid meeting Tuesday with private investors keen on building container …

Sri Lanka steps up security as fresh fighting kills seven

COLOMBO, April 8, 2007 (AFP) - Sri Lankan stepped up security Sunday over fears of bomb attacks ahead of the traditional New Year festivities this week while …

Have no fear, Sri Lanka’s top taxman tells tax payers

April 07, 2007 (LBO) – Tax payers need not fear the Inland Revenue Department, according to Sri Lanka’s chief tax officer who faces the daunting …

Eight killed in Sri Lanka bus blast

by Mel Gunasekera COLOMBO, April 7, 2007 (AFP) - Suspected Tamil Tiger rebels detonated a roadside bomb on Saturday, killing eight passengers on a bus and …

Sri Lanka civil servants to get new cars at low prices

April 6, 2007 (AFP) - Sri Lanka is offering drastic customs duty cuts to help over 20,000 civil servants import new cars, the finance ministry said Friday. …

Scenting Oil

April 6 (LBO) – The top official in charge of Sri Lanka’s search for oil has told the corporate sector to be ready to provide the support service …

US busts Asian network seeking arms for Tamil Tigers; Singapore man pleads guilty

WASHINGTON, April 5, 2007 (AFP) - US authorities said Thursday they had busted an arms-trafficking gang, arresting six Asians who had been trying to smuggle …

Tigers, troops claim heavy damages after sea battle

COLOMBO, April 6, 2007 (AFP) - Sri Lanka's navy and Tamil Tiger rebels fought a sea battle off the island's northwestern coast on Friday with both claiming …

Sri Lanka asked to get house in order ahead of opening up services

April 06 (LBO) – Sri Lanka is hoping to open its service sectors to neighboring India, but analysts say the country should first get local regulations in …