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Unheard Killer
June 16, 2010 (AFP) – At least 15 people using their mobile telephones while walking on railway tracks have been killed by trains in Sri Lanka this year, a railways official said Wednesday. There are about 14 million mobile phone users in Sri Lanka, which has a population of 20 million people. Accidents have increased […]
Indonesia detains 1,300 migrants this year
JAKARTA, June 16, 2010 (AFP) – Indonesian police said Wednesday that more migrants are landing on its shores this year than before, intensifying the country’s struggle to crack down on people-smuggling. Close to 1,300 migrants were detained between January and June this year, many of whom were trying to reach Australia, national police security and […]
‘s Malinga rattles Pakistan in Asia Cup opener
DAMBULLA, June 15, 2010 (AFP) – Sling-arm fast bowler Lasith Malinga grabbed 5-34 as defending champions Sri Lanka stunned Pakistan by 16 runs in the opening match of the Asia Cup on Tuesday. Shahid Afridi’s first one-day century in five years was in vain as Sri Lanka, restricted to 242-9, bowled out Pakistan for 226 […]
Japan seeks transparency in Sri Lanka after war
June 16, 2010 (AFP) – A visiting Japanese envoy said Wednesday that Sri Lanka must ensure an open and fair process to address grievances of minority Tamils after the end of the civil war last year. “We expect our reconciliation commission to address all issues to the conflict as part of our healing process. ” […]
Disaster Drill
June 16, 2010 (LBO) – Oil exploration disasters are likely to continue in future as energy continues to dig deeper in the Ocean for petroleum products an analyst warned in Colombo, as Sri Lanka prepares for submarine drilling. “The hunger of energy and the need for energy is still on the rise and in the […]
Sri Lanka holds policy rates steady in June
June 16, 2010 (LBO) – Sri Lanka is holding its main policy rate at which money is injected to the economy steady at 9.75 percent with inflation falling and credit to businesses expanding, the Central Bank said. The Central Bank said inflation fell for the third consecutive month, reaching 5.3 percent in May and it […]
Sri Lankan stocks close 0.1 lower on retail profit taking
June 15, 2010 (LBO) – Sri Lankan stocks closed 0. 1 percent lower Tuesday as retailers took profits from mid and low cap stocks, despite banks making gains, brokers said. In another private deal 250,000 Nations Trust Bank shares changed hands at 50.50 rupees per share. It closed at 50.50 rupees, up 1.25, brokers said. […]
War Probe
June 15, 2010 (AFP) – Sri Lanka’s top defence official challenged international rights groups Tuesday to produce evidence of war crimes allegedly committed in the final months of the country’s civil war. Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapakse said those making the allegations should present evidence before Sri Lankan courts instead of talking to the international media. […]
Nomadic Mode
June 15, 2010 (LBO) – Mobile phone payment and music are among applications likely to be popular in south Asian countries like Sri Lanka where local-language content and catering to rural consumers are also important, an industry analyst said. “Designing for mobile consumers is the key rather than designing for mobile technology,” said Dileeka Dias, […]
Sri Lanka to crack down on plastic use around capital
June 15, 2010 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s western province, where the capital Colombo is located will crack down on the use of plastics and polythene, especially for promotional activity and decorations, officials said. The regional administration is drafting new laws to ban the use of polythene for promotional purposes and impose heavy fines on people. […]
” India trade deal
June 15, 2010 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s main opposition United National Party is not opposing an enhanced trade liberalization deal with India, but wants transparency and a parliamentary debate to clear doubts, a lawmaker said. The CEPA deal hopes to build on a 10-year-old existing India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement. Over the last decade trade […]
Top UN official to visit Sri Lanka this week
UNITED NATIONS, June 14, 2010 (AFP) – UN chief Ban Ki-moon’s top political adviser will visit Sri Lanka this week to discuss political reconciliation, resettlement of minority Tamils displaced by ethnic strife and human rights, a spokesman said Monday. The world body estimates that up to 100,000 people died in Sri Lanka’s Tamil separatist conflict […]