Global black tea production to go up 2.2-pct annually over next decade: Report
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Johann Peries successfully summits Mount Everest
May 22, 2018 (LBO) – Johann Peries has summited Mount Everest today becoming the second Sri Lankan to summit Everest after Jayanthi Kuru Utumpala in 2016. PR …
US–China trade war escalates as China imposes tariffs on US goods
Apr 02, 2018 (LBO) – China has suspended tariff concessions on 128 items of U. online pharmacy buy abilify with best prices today in the USA S. products …
Maldives declares state of emergency, arrests top judges
Feb 06, 2018 (LBO) - President of Maldive Islands, Abdulla Yameen declared a 15-day state of emergency, Monday night and later arrested Chief Justice Abdulla …
India rice starts moving in Sri Lanka, shortages over
The first batch of low priced rice out of the huge 100000 MT Indian rice tranche has been offloaded and is now moving within Sri Lankan retail market, ending …
Sri Lanka warehouses in overdrive as Indian rice tranche starts arriving
Ending the country’s long wait, fresh rice shipments from India began finally arriving in state owned warehouses in Sri Lanka on 24 October. 38 rice …
We choose to be poor, only way to get out is by better management: Amunugama
Speech delivered by Dr. Sarath Amunugama, minister of Special Assignments at the inauguration of the certified professional managers (CPM) regional management …
Politics kills South Asian economic integration: Economist
Sept 20, 2017 (LBO) - Placing political interests above economic interests has stymied the progress of multilateral regional cooperation in South Asia, an …
Propaganda about Islamic radicalization fails to affect tourism in Maldives, says official
By P.K. Balachandran Top Maldivian officials say that the on-going international propaganda about Islamic radicalism in the country is not based on facts. It …
Sri Lanka to continue ‘1990’ ambulance service with govt funds
July 27, 2017 (LBO) – Considering the success of the project, the cabinet has approved a proposal to provide funds to continue the pre-hospital care …
Sri Lanka and Bangladesh envisage JVs in various fields
By P.K. Balachandran Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are envisaging the setting up of Joint Ventures between the private and public sector entities of the two …
Sri Lanka President heads 73-member delegation to Bangladesh
By P.K. Balachandran July 13, 2017 (LBO) - Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena, accompanied by a 73-member delegation including representatives of 40 …
India will move on ETCA at a pace set by Lanka: envoy
By P.K. Balachandran Assuaging fears that India is set to “impose” an Economic and Technical Cooperation Agreement (ETCA) on Sri Lanka, the Indian High …
Interview: Pacts entered into during Sirisena’s visit will be bedrock of Lanka-Bangla ties
By P.K.Balachandran The 12 to 13 pacts that Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will sign during President Maithripala Sirisena’s three-day visit to Bangladesh …
Japanese ambassadors in five SAARC countries meet Foreign Minister Ravi
June 28, 2017 (LBO) - Japanese ambassadors in five SAARC countries India, Nepal, Maldives, Pakistan and Bangladesh met Foreign Minister Ravi Karunanayake …
Opinion: Despite Trump-Modi bonhomie, Indo-US economic relations in doldrums
By P.K.Balachandran Despite words signifying undying friendship and bear hugs, which marked President Donald Trump’s interaction with Indian Prime Minister …
Opinion: India ruling party’s choice as Presidential candidate is a masterstroke
By P.K. Balachandran The choice of Ram Nath Kovind as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party’s candidate for the Indian Presidential election, to be held on July …
Sri Lanka Foreign Minister Ravi Karunanayake visits India
Foreign Minister Ravi Karunanayake on his first visit overseas as Minister of Foreign Affairs, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and held discussions with …
Sri Lanka President hosts visiting Indian PM to dinner
May 12, 2017 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's President Maithripala Sirisena hosted a dinner for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday who is officially on a …
Sri Lanka, India sign MOU to cooperate on economic projects
Apr 27, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka and India signed an MoU on economic co-operation in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan counterpart …