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Sri Lanka overpower dismal Zimbabwe
HARARE, November 22, 2008 (AFP) – Two days after a senior ICC delegation turned up to assess Zimbabwe’s suitability for a return to Test cricket the country’s batsmen ruined everything by cobbling together only 67 runs in a backs-to-the-wall 31 overs against Sri Lanka here Saturday.Their dismal nine wicket defeat followed one that was barely […]
Sri Lanka troops reach outskirts of Tiger base: military
November 21, 2008 (AFP) – Sri Lankan security forces on Friday reached the outskirts of the Tamil Tiger political capital in the island’s north after months of heavy fighting, the defence ministry here said. Troops fought pitched battles with the Tamil Tigers and seized control of more rebel defences on the north-western edge of Kilinochchi, […]
Sri Lanka troops say four rebels killed in heavy fighting
November 22, 2008 (AFP) – Sri Lankan troops smashed more bunkers and fought heavy battles with Tamil Tiger rebels, killing four guerrillas across several fronts in the island’s north, the defence ministry said Saturday. To receive instant alerts from LBO on your Dialog mobile type ‘lbo’ and send to 678 Security forces captured a Tiger […]
Risky Waters
ATHENS, November 22, 2008 (AFP) – A Greek-owned chemical tanker freed by Somali pirates was heading for Saudi Arabia Saturday, Greece’s merchant shipping ministry said. To receive instant alerts from LBO on your Dialog mobile type ‘act (space) lbo’ and send to 678 The pirates had released the Liberian-flagged MV Genius on Friday after holding […]
Gravy Train
Nov 21, 2008 (LBO) – The Sri Lankan government has increased the customs duty on imported petrol by 10 rupees per litre to 35 rupees from yesterday, a senior Treasury official says. We are increasing the taxes to trim the extra profits the two petroleum companies are making with the sudden drop in world energy […]
Sri Lanka export earnings fall in September
Nov 21, 2008 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s exports earnings in September fell 9.4 percent to 652 million US dollars from a year ago on lower demand from the US and other big markets, the central bank said. To receive instant alerts from LBO on your Dialog mobile type ‘lbo’ and send to 678 Industrial exports […]
Sri Lankan stocks fall sharply in thin trading
Nov 21, 2008 (LBO) – Sri Lankan stocks fell sharply Friday with a small net foreign inflow although trading volumes were low in what share market analysts described as a delayed reaction to the plunge in global markets yesterday. Chemical Industries (Colombo) with 14.2 million rupees, and Lanka Lubricants with 12.9 million rupees topped the […]
Sri Lanka has a chance to attract shifting industries: economist
Nov 20, 2008 (LBO) – Sri Lanka has a chance to attract industries from advanced nations in the wake of current turmoil if the country can put its house in order with a longer term view and create a strong base for industry, an economist has said. To receive instant alerts from LBO on your […]
Global news agencies boycott Australian cricket
SYDNEY, November 20, 2008 (AFP) – Global news agencies have boycotted coverage of the first cricket Test between Australia and New Zealand starting Thursday because of conditions imposed by organisers.The agencies — Agence France-Presse, Associated Press, Reuters and Getty Images — have also suspended coverage of all Australian cricket news until further notice over demands […]
Sri Lanka govt, Tigers slammed by Amnesty over civilians in war zone
November 19, 2008 (AFP) – Amnesty International on Wednesday said Sri Lanka was unable to provide for the basic needs of 300,000 people trapped inside rebel-held areas and accused Tiger guerrillas of using them as human shields.“The abuses carried out by the LTTE make our call for international monitors to be allowed to visit conflict-affected […]
Sri Lanka takes Tiger defences, kills scores: defence ministry
November 20, 2008 (AFP) – Sri Lankan security forces on Thursday captured a key defence line of Tamil Tiger rebels after six days of intense fighting that left “scores” of guerrillas dead, the defence ministry said.The rebels are locked in a decades-long war with the government to carve out a homeland for minority Tamils. To […]
Sri Lanka tea prices down; quality improves, volumes fall
Nov 20, 2008 (LBO) – The quality of black tea production in Sri Lanka has improved while quantities are coming down, as producers tightened standards in response to the crisis caused by the collapse in prices, brokers said. To receive instant alerts from LBO on your Dialog mobile type ‘lbo’ and send to 678 “Reduced […]