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Sri Lanka could leap into the lucrative frog legs business as 35 new species of the amphibians have been found in the island which is already the world’s number one hot spot for frogs.There are no known exports of frog legs from Sri Lanka , but the latest findings of the Wildlife Heritage Trust should […]

The Board of Investment is trying to spin off its infrastructure procurement arm – the Bureau of Infrastructure Investment (BII) for easier administration.The Board of Investment is trying to spin off its infrastructure procurement arm – the Bureau of Infrastructure Investment (BII) for easier administration. The BII – essentially a procurement agency for large state […]

The United States said Tuesday it is funding the clean up of tsunami debris from a lagoon in eastern Sri Lanka, which is known among locals for its singing fish.The United States said Tuesday it is funding the clean up of tsunami debris from a lagoon in eastern Sri Lanka, which is known among locals […]

MULLAITIVU, Sri Lanka (AFP) – Six months after the tsunamis battered Sri Lanka’s shores, people in this remote eastern village under the control of Tiger rebels have yet to see any sign of reconstruction. MULLAITIVU, Sri Lanka (AFP) – Six months after the tsunamis battered Sri Lanka’s shores, people in this remote eastern village under […]

Risk factors like the tsunami with large numbers of displaced in makeshift shelters, is threatening to grow Sri Lanka’s low HIV infection rate, the United Nation warns.Risk factors like the tsunami with large numbers of displaced in makeshift shelters, is threatening to grow Sri Lanka’s low HIV infection rate, the United Nation warns. Mounting poverty […]

Mental health professionals say available mental health care in Sri Lanka is no where near enough to guarantee peace of mind.Mental health professionals say available mental health care in Sri Lanka is no where near enough to guarantee peace of mind. “We have been training people, but we need more,” says Director, Mental Health Services, […]

Mental illnesses like depression and anxiety, is expected to increase by five to ten percent in Sri Lanka due to tsunami trauma, says World Health Organisation(WHO).Mental illnesses like depression and anxiety, is expected to increase by five to ten percent in Sri Lanka due to tsunami trauma, says World Health Organisation(WHO). Due to lack of […]

Sri Lanka and India said Friday that they had agreed to ink a new economic pact aimed at boosting free trade by end 2005, one-year later than originally planned.Sri Lanka and India said Friday that they had agreed to ink a new economic pact aimed at boosting free trade by end 2005, one-year later than […]

Sri Lanka’s truce monitors this week declared that the ceasefire was “not currently in danger” despite fears of war raised by peace broker Norway, financial backer Japan and the two main protagonists themselves.Sri Lanka’s truce monitors this week declared that the ceasefire was “not currently in danger” despite fears of war raised by peace broker […]

Local officials warn that trafficking of women and children could threaten migrant communities who have lost a lifetime of savings in last December’s killer tidal waves.Local officials warn that trafficking of women and children could threaten migrant communities who have lost a lifetime of savings in last December’s killer tidal waves. Waves that battered stretches […]

The World Health Meeting ended on Wednesday with 192 World Health Organisation (WHO) countries adopting new rules to control the spread of communicable diseases.The World Health Meeting ended on Wednesday with 192 World Health Organisation (WHO) countries adopting new rules to control the spread of communicable diseases. “These new regulations recognize that diseases do not […]

The tsunami alters tourism industry dynamics in Sri Lanka with more visitors coming for a shopping experience rather than the traditional sun and sand break.The tsunami alters tourism industry dynamics in Sri Lanka with more visitors coming for a shopping experience rather than the traditional sun and sand break. Analysts from Asia Securities – a […]