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 mobile …
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 free to …
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 either …
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 edges of a …
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 sought to …
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 Lanka's …
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 try to save …
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 rebel …
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 strain …
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 troops …
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 report said. …
“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 forces and …
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 chief was …
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 Construction …
Commercial Gain
Foreign exchange profits and book gains in investments has boosted profits of Commercial Bank in the first quarter of 2005. online pharmacy …
John Keells eyes new hotel properties in Maldives, bookings down in Trinco
May 05 (LBO) - John Keells Holdings eyes the Maldives for hotel expansion as city hotels see a slight drop in bookings and its resort on the East coast suffers …
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 continue to …
More clashes in Sri Lanka ahead of Japanese peace attempt
COLOMBO, May 5 (AFP) - Diplomats prepared to talk peace but on the ground Friday violence escalated in Sri Lanka as military officials reported fresh air and …
Sri Lanka Navy sink Tiger boat
May 5 - (AFP) - A Sri Lankan navy gunboat attacked Tamil Tiger boats off the island's northwestern waters Friday and destroyed at least one craft, military …
Limit Less
May 4 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's state-owned railway is trying to find money to make urgent repairs to dilapidated tracks, which is forcing trains to run slow. …