Category: Industry
Trade Trigger
April 4, 2007 (LBO) – A proposed free-trade deal between Nepal and Sri Lanka could boost trade but analysts say there is more potential for service liberalization. Trade between the two countries is slim at the moment at just 371 million rupees in Sri Lankan exports last year and seven million rupees in imports, compared […]
VAT Fraud
April 04, 2007 (LBO) – Sri Lankan police have completed investigations into the multi-billion rupee value-added tax refund fraud and are ready to prosecute seven suspects, officials said. Audits are conducted after refunds and are mandatory in the case of three consecutive refunds, he added. Deputy finance minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said the Criminal Investigations Department […]
Clinical South Africa pull off comfortable win over Ireland
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, April 3, 2007 (AFP) – South Africa defied rain and a fighting Ireland to cruise to a seven-wicket win in a World Cup Super Eights match at the Guyana National Stadium here on Tuesday.Ireland, who lost to England by 48 runs in their first Super Eights match, now meet New Zealand in their […]
Fleming ton sees New Zealand home against Bangladesh
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, April 2, 2007 (AFP) – New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming’s 102 not out set the seal on a comprehensive nine wicket victory against Bangladesh in the World Cup Super Eights match here Monday as his side moved a step nearer the semi-finals. Bangladesh next play South Africa in Guyana on Saturday with […]
Pietersen wary of silent assassin Murali
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, April 3, 2007 (AFP) – Kevin Pietersen may have once disdainfully reverse-swept Muttiah Muralitharan for six but that hasn’t lessened the England batsman’s respect for the Sri Lankan spin wizard. “Against Sri Lanka or Australia you cannot slip up for five or 10 overs in the one-day game, you’ve got to nail […]
New Zealand skipper Fleming eager for Aussie clash
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, April 3, 2007 (AFP) – New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming cannot wait to play Australia after his side drew level on points with the reigning champions in the second round of the World Cup following a crushing nine-wicket victory against Bangladesh. “Three in five days (New Zealand play Ireland in Guyana on […]
‘s Bashar still searching for right mix
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, April 3, 2007 (AFP) – Bangladesh captain Habibul Bashar said his side had still to find the right approach to building a score after their nine-wicket World Cup Super Eights defeat against New Zealand. “Whoever wins the World Cup this time will have to work very hard.” During their 10-wicket reverse in […]
Windies face exit after 113-run thrashing by Sri Lanka with Sanath ton
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, April 1, 2007 (AFP) – Sanath Jayasuriya dealt a potentially fatal blow to the West Indies’ semi-final hopes with a blazing century to set up Sri Lanka’s 113-run win in the World Cup Super Eights match here on Sunday.Sri Lanka: U. Tharanga b Powell 8 S. Jayasuriya b Powell 115 K. Sangakkara c […]
McGrath breaks record as Australia thrash Bangladesh
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, March 31, 2007 (AFP) – Glenn McGrath became the most successful bowler in World Cup history as reigning champions Australia thrashed Bangladesh by 10 wickets at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium here Saturday.Bangladesh are back in action here Tuesday against New Zealand while Australia have a week’s break until they return for […]
Sri Lanka aim to cash in on Windies woes
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, March 31, 2007 (AFP) – Sri Lanka coach Tom Moody has said his team will try to capitalise on the West Indies’ current unimpressive form in their World Cup Super Eights match here on Sunday. Brian Lara’s West Indians find themselves in a must-win situation after losing to defending champions Australia and New […]
Cricket: We let England off the hook, says Ireland skipper
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, March 31, 2007 (AFP) – Ireland captain Trent Johnston admitted his team squandered their early advantage and allowed England to set a challenging total which proved decisive in their World Cup Super Eights defeat.“We are not here to shame in critics.We are showing that there are good players in Ireland, and the goal […]
Moody urges Sri Lanka to learn from mistakes
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, March 30, 2007 (AFP) – Sri Lanka coach Tom Moody on Thursday stressed his team needs to learn quickly from the mistakes made against South Africa during their one-wicket defeat in the Super Eights match. “It will be important how we come back in our match against the West Indies (on Sunday) who […]