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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Japan moves to save Sri Lanka peace bid
May 7 (AFP) - A senior Japanese envoy began talks with government officials Sunday to try to save Sri Lanka's peace process as Tamil rebels said …
Sri Lankan foreign minister in India to discuss peace process
NEW DELHI, May 7 (AFP) - Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera has arrived in India to discuss his country's peace process which is under …
Secretive, lethal rebel ‘navy’ a big factor in Sri Lanka conflict
TRINCOMALEE, Sri Lanka, May 7, 2006 (AFP) - Sri Lanka's Tamil Tigers are increasingly taking their fight to the sea thanks to a secretive and lethal …
Curfew imposed in northern Sri Lanka amid killings
May 7, 2006 (AFP) - Sri Lanka imposed a curfew in the restive Jaffna peninsula Sunday as a Japanese envoy began talks with government officials to …
Indian ship sinks in Bay of Bengal but crew unharmed
NEW DELHI, May 6, 2006 (AFP) - A ship carrying scientists conducting environmental studies sank off the India's eastern coast early Saturday, a …
Sri Lanka seeks foreign help in suicide bomber probe
May 6, 2006 (AFP) - Sri Lanka is seeking foreign forensic help to establish whether a female suicide bomber who tried to kill the country's army …
“Anarchy” in Sri Lanka as Tokyo peace envoy set to arrive
May 6, 2006 (AFP) - A Japanese peace envoy was to arrive in Sri Lanka for talks Saturday as Scandinavian monitors said violence between government …
Sri Lanka to begin work on Colombo-Katunayake highway in May
May 11 (LBO) - Sri Lanka is to begin work on the Colombo-Katunayake toll road this month tying up a construction deal with China Metallurgical …
China Parley
More than 50 senior executives of Chinese firms are participating in a business forum in Colombo, as commercial ties between the two countries …