Tag: Sri Lanka
‘s president in India for talks likely to focus on Tamil rebels
NEW DELHI, June 2 (AFP) – Sri Lanka’s president arrived here Thursday for talks with Indian leaders that are expected to cover Colombo’s plans to strike a controversial tsunami aid-sharing deal with Tamil rebels banned in India.NEW DELHI, June 2 (AFP) – Sri Lanka’s president arrived here Thursday for talks with Indian leaders that are […]
Slain Sri Lanka spy chief buried under tight security
Sri Lanka’s senior most military intelligence officer killed since a truce with Tamil Tiger rebels was buried here Wednesday amid tight security, officials and witnesses said.Sri Lanka’s senior most military intelligence officer killed since a truce with Tamil Tiger rebels was buried here Wednesday amid tight security, officials and witnesses said. Troops and police stepped […]
Sri Lanka president to visit India ahead of aid-sharing deal with Tigers
Sri Lanka President Chandrika Kumaratunga will travel to New Delhi Thursday for talks with Indian leaders amid moves to strike an aid-sharing deal with Tamil Tiger rebels, her office said.Sri Lanka President Chandrika Kumaratunga will travel to New Delhi Thursday for talks with Indian leaders amid moves to strike an aid-sharing deal with Tamil Tiger […]
Sri Lankan military intelligence commander shot dead in Colombo
Suspected Tamil Tiger guerrillas Tuesday shot dead the commanding officer of a Sri Lankan army intelligence unit as he drove to his office in Colombo, the military said. Suspected Tamil Tiger guerrillas Tuesday shot dead the commanding officer of a Sri Lankan army intelligence unit as he drove to his office in Colombo, the military […]
‘s inflation for May creeps up to 12.4%
Sri Lanka’s average inflation for May crept up, but the more responsive point-to-point data showed a declining trend.Sri Lanka’s average inflation for May crept up, but the more responsive point-to-point data showed a declining trend. Sri Lanka’s consumer price index crept up to 12.4 percent in the 12 months to May, up from 11.9 percent […]
Sri Lanka’s inflation for May creeps up to 12.4%
Sri Lanka’s average inflation for May crept up, but the more responsive point-to-point data showed a declining trend.Sri Lanka’s average inflation for May crept up, but the more responsive point-to-point data showed a declining trend. Sri Lanka’s consumer price index crept up to 12.4 percent in the 12 months to May, up from 11.9 percent […]
Sri Lankan president vows aid deal with Tigers amid Clinton pressure
Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga Sunday vowed to share foreign aid with Tamil rebels a day after former US president Bill Clinton urged local politicians to support the controversial move.Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga Sunday vowed to share foreign aid with Tamil rebels a day after former US president Bill Clinton urged local politicians to […]
Police inspector shot dead after Clinton’s visit to Sri Lanka’s east
Suspected Tiger gunmen shot dead a police officer in Sri Lanka’s troubled east today, hours after former US president Bill Clinton visited the restive region, police said. Suspected Tiger gunmen shot dead a police officer in Sri Lanka’s troubled east today, hours after former US president Bill Clinton visited the restive region, police said. Inspector […]
Guessing Game
The head of government’s Strategic Enterprises Management Authority (SEMA) says proposals to build two coal power plants would be accepted to overcome energy crisis as key unions opposed donor-backed reforms.The head of government’s Strategic Enterprises Management Authority (SEMA) says proposals to build two coal power plants would be accepted to overcome energy crisis as key […]
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Suspected Tiger gunmen shot dead a police officer in Sri Lanka’s troubled east today, hours after former US president Bill Clinton visited the restive region, police said. Suspected Tiger gunmen shot dead a police officer in Sri Lanka’s troubled east today, hours after former US president Bill Clinton visited the restive region, police said. Inspector […]
World Food Programme to buy rice from local farmers to feed tsunami victims
The World Food Programme(WFP) is planning to buy rice from Sri Lankan farmers to feed the thousands displaced by the tsunami and the internal conflict. The World Food Programme(WFP) is planning to buy rice from Sri Lankan farmers to feed the thousands displaced by the tsunami and the internal conflict. “We are negotiating with the […]
Sri Lanka rebels recruiting fewer child soldiers
Tamil guerrillas have recruited fewer child soldiers in Sri Lanka this year amid mounting international condemnation against enlisting underage combatants, official figures showed Wednesday. Tamil guerrillas have recruited fewer child soldiers in Sri Lanka this year amid mounting international condemnation against enlisting underage combatants, official figures showed Wednesday. The recruitment pattern of the rebel Liberation […]