Worldwide tourist numbers hit record in 2006
MADRID, Jan 29, 2007 (AFP) - The number of tourists worldwide rose 4. buy temovate online temovate online no prescription 5 percent last year from …
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Sri Lanka government appoints 51 member cabinet, claims absolute majority
January, 28 (LBO) – The defection of 18 opposition members has strengthened the administration of President Mahinda Rajapakse, a senior …
Sri Lankan opposition MP’s defect to government
Jan 28, 2007 (AFP) - A group of Sri Lankan opposition lawmakers defected Sunday, effectively scuttling a landmark peace deal aimed at ending decades …
Concern over government spending in Sri Lanka
GALLE, Sri Lanka, Jan 28, 2007 (AFP) - Sri Lanka's key international donors will meet in the southern city of Galle on Monday, amid rising concerns …
Davos favour greening of business
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 28, 2007 (AFP) - When US Republican Senator Saxby Chambliss mentioned his doubts about climate change during a debate at the …
Sri Lanka rejects child soldier allegations
COLOMBO Jan, 26 (AFP) - Sri Lanka rejected Friday allegations by a human rights group that its security forces supported recruitment of child …
Sri Lanka navy sinks rebel boats to foil port attack
Jan 27, 2007 (AFP) - Sri Lanka's navy attacked and destroyed three Tamil Tiger boats on Saturday as the rebels launched their first assault on the …
Positive Move
January 26, (LBO) – Fitch Ratings has upgraded National Development Bank's credit outlook to positive from stable, but left the larger …
Packet Search
January 26, (LBO) - Sri Lanka Telecom is investing 100 million dollars this year as part of a medium-term strategy to boost revenues from IP based …
Get Set
Jan 25, 2007 (LBO) – Mobitel is almost doubling its capacity to sign up 750,000 new subscribers, getting ready to cash in on a booming mobile …
Petrol Tug
January 26, (LBO) - Ceylon Petroleum Corporation will purchase a tug to support tanker operations at its offshore petroleum unloading facility, a top …
Sri Lanka money rates ease after hitting a 7-year high; volatility may worsen ahead
January 26, (LBO) - Overnight call rates eased to 14. online pharmacy buy ciprodex with best prices today in the USA buy vibramycin online …
Only three percent Indians understand economic reforms: poll
NEW DELHI, Jan 26, 2007 (AFP) - India may be registering blistering rates of growth but only three percent of its people understand the economic …
Blair, Bill and Bono take Davos spotlight
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 26, 2007 (AFP) - Davos regulars Bill Gates, Tony Blair and Bono sought Friday to stir the collective conscience of the annual …
Roadside blast kills three in Sri Lanka
Jan 26, 2007 (AFP) - Suspected Tamil Tiger rebels set off a Claymore mine in northern Sri Lanka Friday, killing two security personnel and a …
Railway Estate
January 25, 2007 (LBO) - Sri Lanka plans to raise over 1. buy chloroquine online …
Helping Hand
Jan 25, 2007 (LBO) – North Dakota State University (NDSU) has granted Sri Lanka's university students concessions to pursue postgraduate …
Brief Respite
January 25, 2007 (LBO) - Sri Lanka plans to import more refined petroleum products as its sole refinery shuts down for routine maintenance next week, …
Slipped In
January 25 (LBO) – Sri Lanka has allowed six more firms from India, France, China and the Middle East, to market lubricants locally, with three …
US plays down hopes of trade breakthrough in Davos
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 25, 2007 (AFP) - US Trade Representative Susan Schwab on Thursday played down hopes of a breakthrough at a meeting on …
Sri Lanka’s Jetwing, Hayleys, ties up with Indian partner for luxury hotel
Jan 24 (LBO) – Sri Lankan resort chain Jetwing has tied up with local conglomerate Hayleys and an Indian partner to set up a luxury hotel in …
Regional Aspirations
January 24 (LBO) – The proposed merger of Sri Lanka's National Development Bank and Commercial Bank will give the merged entity more clout to …
Loud Call
January 24, 2007 (LBO) – Sri Lankan mobile phone operator Celltel Lanka Ltd Wednesday said it hoped to increase its subscriber base by 50 …
IMF closing office a sign that Sri Lanka can manage on its own: treasury chief
January 24, 2007 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's treasury chief said Wednesday that the International Monetary Fund's decision to close offices in the …