Jayasuriya comes out of retirement for second England Test
May 11, 2006 (AFP) - Prolific batsman Sanath Jayasuriya is set to return to Sri Lanka's squad for the second Test against England after reversing his …
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Japanese envoy urges Sri Lanka to choose war or peace
COLOMBO, May 10, 2006 (AFP) - A top Japanese envoy Wednesday warned that the international community cannot restore Sri Lanka's faltering ceasefire …
Sri Lanka still examining ‘pregnant bomber’ claim
May 10, 2006 (AFP) - Investigators have yet to find any evidence that a woman suicide bomber who tried to assassinate Sri Lanka's army chief was …
Alien Raid
May 10 (LBO) - Sri Lanka authorities have initiated a major crackdown on illegal foreign labour in the country, starting with workers in foreign …
Bunkers and barriers on Sri Lanka’s front line
SAMPUR, Sri Lanka, May 9 (AFP) - A smiling Sri Lankan army soldier lifts a thin metal barrier and you head toward Tamil Tiger rebel territory. online …
Study Group
May 9, 2006 (LBO) – Sri Lanka inked a letter of intent with India's NEB Infrastructure (Pvt) Ltd to carry out a feasibility study to build a …
Sri Lanka Cricket back with a blast
May 09 (LBO) – Sri Lanka Cricket Tuesday said its financial health is back on a strong wicket after securing new commercial sponsorships from …
Sri Lanka rebels seek Japan’s help to prevent ‘doom’
COLOMBO, May 9, 2006 (AFP) - Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger rebels Tuesday sought foreign help to halt alleged military attacks against them and warned that …
Sri Lanka extends emergency rule amid Tamil protests
May 9, 2006 (AFP) - Sri Lanka's parliament Tuesday extended by a further month the state of emergency it declared nine months ago despite protests by …
Sri Lanka troops recover suspected Tamil Tiger munitions
May 9, 2006 (AFP) - Sri Lankan troops recovered Tuesday seven Claymore mines, guns and a large quantity of ammunition belonging to Tamil Tiger …
Singapore’s Banyan Tree resort and spa chain plans public listing
SINGAPORE, May 9, 2006 (AFP) - Singapore-based luxury resort and spa chain Banyan Tree has outlined plans for a public listing to raise funds for …
Russian caviar risks extinction
MOSCOW, May 9, 2006 (AFP) - It can be a delicacy or status symbol, a cure-all, or even an aphrodisiac, but ecologists are warning that Russian caviar …
Flying robot attack “unstoppable”: experts
PARIS, May 9, 2006 (AFP) - It may sound like science fiction, but the prospect that suicide bombers and hijackers could be made redundant by flying …
High Fives!
May 9, 2006 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's Dialog Telekom's net profits soared 39 percent to 2.39 billion rupees for the three months to March this year, …
Sri Lanka seeks foreign pressure on Tigers
NEW DELHI, May 9, 2006 (AFP) - Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera told reporters in India Tuesday that foreign help is needed to …
Moody upbeat despite de Mel attack
LONDON, May 9, 2006 (AFP) - Sri Lanka coach Tom Moody was in relaxed mood Tuesday despite coming under fire from newly-appointed chief selector …
Safe-Keeping
May 08 (LBO) - Investors in government securities are being asked to register online with the Central Bank for regular, updated information on their …
The Beatles lose to Apple in the latest trademark war
LONDON, May 8, 2006 (AFP) - The Beatles' multimedia corporation Monday lost a British High Court battle with Apple Computer, leaving the US group …
New Deal
May 08 (LBO) – The Power Ministry said Monday that it would pump in funds to upgrade 100 state held fuel sheds, left over from privatising Sri …
Tech Boom
May 08 (LBO) - Kobian Technologies tied up with Intel on Monday to launch a new tech platform that offers a leap in performance and graphics for …
Cancer Aid
May 08 (LBO) - Ceylinco Healthcare Services is to set up Sri Lanka's first private cancer treatment facility by May next year, to treat even advanced …
Factional fighting kills 11 as Japanese envoy pushes peace bid
COLOMBO, May 8, 2006 (AFP) - At least 11 people were killed in factional fighting in Sri Lanka on Monday, defence sources said, as a Japanese envoy …
Jayasuriya was forced to quit Tests, says Sri Lanka’s selector
COLOMBO, May 8, 2006 (AFP) - Sri Lanka's veteran cricketer Sanath Jayasuirya retired from Test cricket last month after being handed an ultimatum to …
Claymore mines: ‘Awful’ weapon of Sri Lanka’s rebels
TRINCOMALEE, Sri Lanka, May 8, 2006 (AFP) - Sweat glistens on the faces of Sri Lankan army soldiers in the early-morning heat as they search the …