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Sri Lanka Wednesday got its first boxing gold medal at the Commonwealth Games since 1938 when Manju Wanniarachchi defeated Welshman Sean McGoldrick. Wanniarachchi defeated McGoldrick on countback after being tied 7-7 with him in the bantamweight 56 kg finals.

NEW DELHI: Manju Wanniarachchi on Wednesday won Sri Lanka’s first gold medal in boxing in 72 years, as British fighters dominated the first session of the final day of the Commonwealth Games competition.

Sri Lanka is among the top 20 in the world for gender equality according to the Global Gender Gap Report 2010 compiled by the World Economic Forum. Ranking at 16th place, it is above all South Asian nations and second only to Philippines from the Asian region.

Sri Lanka’s first boxing gold medal at a Commonwealth Games in 72 years, won by bantamweight Manju Wanniarachchi, was among the highlights on the penultimate day of competition in Delhi.

Sri Lanka’s first boxing gold medal at a Commonwealth Games in 72 years, won by bantamweight Manju Wanniarachchi, was among the highlights on the penultimate day of competition in Delhi.

Delhi’s Commonwealth Games suffered the hammer blow of a homegrown drugs cheat on Wednesday while Sri Lanka’s first boxing gold in 72 years was compared to winning the cricket World Cup.

Manju Wanniarachchi has won Sri Lanka’s first gold medal in boxing in 72 years after beating Wales’ Sean McGoldrick in the bantamweight division.

Manju Wanniarachchi scored a hard-fought victory over Sean McGoldrick of Wales to clinch a rare medal for Sri Lanka and steal the focus from British boxers in the Commonwealth Games. Wanniarachchi had already assured his country of its first medal since 1950 by making the semifinals. But the 30-year-old accountant was determined to win the [...]

Manju Wanniarachchi, on Wednesday, won Sri Lanka’s first gold medal in boxing in 72 years after beating Wales’ Sean McGoldrick in the bantamweight division.

Sri Lanka’s safe and peaceful environment after eradicating the LTTE terrorism has made Sri Lanka one of the most preferred investment destinations among the international business community, the Minister of Industry and Commerce Rishad Bathiudeen said.

Sri Lankas President Mahinda Rajapaksa is to preside over the Northern Provincial Development Committee meeting on October 19 in Vavuniyaa. The venue of the meeting is the regional headquarters of the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) located in Vavuniyaa. Similar development committee meeting for the Eastern Province was held in the Naval Headquarters located inside Trincomalee [...]

India’s rubber market has become a model for a neighbouring, Sri Lanka, which also is a big producer of the commodity. The reason being the rubber market in India is so regulated that it hardly allows any leakage of farmer’s earnings through trade intermediaries.

Sri Lanka will showcase investment and trade opportunities the country could offer for US companies with a series of discussions and visits for potential areas.

The Naval forces of India and Sri Lanka are maintaining excellent relationship which is needed to strengthen the security of both the countries and in the region, Navy Commander Vice Admiral Thisara Samarasinghe said yesterday.

A senior official from the Sri Lanka Haj Committee visiting the Kingdom said Colombo would send more pilgrims this year after the country’s government reduced pilgrimage costs.

Mahinda Rajapaksa to join Prince Edward at ceremony despite allegations of human rights abuses by Colombo government Mahinda Rajapaksa, the controversial president of Sri Lanka, is set to be the guest of honour at the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in India, on Thursday night. Diplomatic sources and protocol officials in Delhi today confirmed [...]

COLOMBO - The Taj Samudra, the flagship property here of Taj Hotels India, sits on what is arguably the best location in Sri Lanka’s capital.

Sri Lanka Army (SLA) authorities in Palaali High Security Zone (HSZ) permitted only three upper grade classes to function in a small section of Vassaavilaan Maththiya Makaa Viththiyaalayam (Central College) located in Palaali military HSZ in an event Monday when the building was officially handed over to the school administration. Though Sri Lanka government had [...]

Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa is to hold the Development Meeting of North in Vavuniyaa 19 October and a meeting to discuss arrangement for the Vavuniyaa meeting was held Monday in Jaffna Secretariat by Northern Province Governor, Major Gen. G. A. Chandrasiri and Sri Lanka Minister, Douglas Devananda. The Government Agents of the districts of [...]

The Sri Lankas Department of Archaeology has instructed the Divisional Secretary of the Trincomalee Town and Gravets to stop work immediately on the construction of a cricket stadium in the Trincomalee esplanade. The directive was issued by the Department of Archaeology following the finding of a stone inscription from the site while the leveling of [...]

With number of refugees in Sri Lanka getting lesser and Tamils are returning homes, with the dawn of peace, thousands of Tamils are returning to Sri Lanka, Toronto Sun reported.

One of the main recruitment organisations in Saudi Arabia calls for a suspension in the hiring of thousands of workers from Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka lost all three group ‘D’ matches to England, Australia and Uganda in the Commonwealth Games seven-a-side rugby championship begun in New Delhi today.

Thousands of protestors marched through the streets of Sri Lanka’s capital Monday, demanding the release of ex-army chief and opposition leader Sarath Fonseka who is serving a 30-month jail term.

England thrashed Sri Lanka by 59 points to 7 in their opening Group ‘D’ match of the Commonwealth Games seven-a-side rugby championship begun in New Delhi today. England collected their points from seven goals and two tries.

With number of refugees in Sri Lanka getting lesser and Tamils are returning homes, with the dawn of peace, thousands of Tamils are returning to Sri Lanka, Toronto Sun reported.

Sri Lanka, put into bat, made 220 for 6 in 50 oversin their ICC Women’s Cricket Challenge match against Pakistan played at Potchefstroom, South Africa today.

One of the world’s leading tea-producing nations, Sri Lanka, has just become the scene for a new world record - the largest cup of tea. A giant red mug was filled with 1,000 gallons (4,546l) of water, 141lb (64kg) of tea, 1,929lb (875kg) of malted milk powder and 353lb (160kg) of sugar.

Sri Lanka is ready to develop its nuclear capability in power generation to supply 10 percent of the base load of the country’s electricity supply, said the Chairman of the Atomic Energy Authority (AEA) Prof. W. Abeyewickreme.

Sri Lanka, with a gradual economic boom and political stabilisation following the defeat of terrorism needs to open its doors for more foreign investments in the post-conflict scenario, Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the US Jaliya Wickramasuriya said.

One of the world’s leading tea-producing nations, Sri Lanka, becomes the scene for a new world record - the largest cup of tea.

The world’s leading film location magazine, ‘thelocationguide’ has paid special attention to Sri Lanka’s potential as a major film location venue it its latest issue giving value able exposure to the country.

MANNAR, Sri Lanka, Oct 9, 2010 (AFP) -Valmathi Jegadas is a different sort of mine clearer to the testosterone-fuelled explosives specialists portrayed in the 2008 Oscar-winning Hollywood hit, The Hurt Locker.

This picture shows the executive president sitting above the Supreme Court Complex. The Supreme Court is the highest court but the post of the executive president is above it. Article 35 of the Constitution specifically places him outside the jurisdiction …

In Sri Lanka as globally, the most prevalent form of violence against women is domestic violence.

With number of refugees in Sri Lanka getting lesser and Tamils are returning homes, with the dawn of peace, thousands of Tamils are returning to Sri Lanka, Toronto Sun reported.

(RTTNews) - Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka in September was 24.6% higher than in the same month last year, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority said Friday.

* Bourse up 0.93 pct; first rise in five days

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Sri Lanka’s ex-army chief and opposition leader Sarath Fonseka has lost his seat in parliament following his conviction by a military court, an official said yesterday.

With number of refugees in Sri Lanka getting lesser and Tamils are returning homes, with the dawn of peace, thousands of Tamils are returning to Sri Lanka, Toronto Sun reported.

Sri Lanka’s ex-army chief and opposition leader Sarath Fonseka has lost his seat in parliament following his conviction by a military court, an official said Thursday.

Sri Lanka achieved the best indicators - child and maternal health and access to primary health care in South Asia despite the prolonged conflict situation and facing the global financial crises, the Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to UN Dr. Palitha Kohona said.

COLOMBO, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka’s gross foreign exchange reserves have risen to a record high, the central bank said on Thursday, thanks to a $1 billion inflow from the island nation’s 10-year sovereign bond sale last week.

* After buyback, Sri Lanka to float 49 pct of gas company

Sri Lanka Army (SLA) soldiers in Kilinochchi did not allow more than 300 volunteer teachers of Vanni to stage their token protest demonstration in front of Kilinochchi Education office Wednesday demanding Sri Lanka government to appoint them permanently in their posts. The volunteer teachers have been serving the schools in the districts of Kilinochchi and [...]

It’s always very exciting to introduce new territories to our readers. Today, we bring you news about EAP Films & Theatres (Pvt) Ltd., which comprises about 60% of the 152 cinemas on the island of Sri Lanka.

The Sri Lankan branch of Transparency International (TISL) has been summoned to appear before the Financial Investigation Unit of Criminal Investigation Division who is conducting an investigation into a complaint on suspicions transactions of …

Sri Lanka and the US have the best relationship at present. We have been working with the US for a long time, especially in the field of trade. Although we got independence from British rule 62 years ago, we have a history of trade relations with the US that spans beyond 200 years.

With number of refugees in Sri Lanka getting lesser and Tamils are returning homes, with the dawn of peace, thousands of Tamils are returning to Sri Lanka, Toronto Sun reported.

Sri Lanka’s exports are likely to rise as much as 12 percent in 2010, a central bank official said, allaying concerns growth is slowing after the island in July reported the smallest increase in shipments this year.

Sri Lanka is on the fast track to development and gain economic growth especially to achieve Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), said Indian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka, Ashok K Kantha.

With number of refugees in Sri Lanka getting lesser and Tamils are returning homes, with the dawn of peace, thousands of Tamils are returning to Sri Lanka, Toronto Sun reported.

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s jailed ex-military chief and opposition leader Sarath Fonseka vowed to fight for democracy as he was escorted out of prison today to attend another court case against him. Fonseka, 59, told supporters outside the Colombo High Court that he was prepared to sacrifice his life and will not give up his struggle [...]

Sri Lanka Telecom Plc, the nation’s biggest fixed-line phone company, may raise as much as $125 million to fund expansion, a company executive said.

Sri Lanka Telecom Plc , the nation’s biggest fixed-line phone company, may raise as much as $125 million to fund expansion, a company executive said.

Billionaire Rakesh Jhunjhunwala - backed Delta Corp. plans to open casinos in Sri Lanka in the next six months to tap a surge in tourist arrivals to the island nation after the end of a 26-year civil war.

China celebrated its 61st National Day on October 1. Sri Lanka - China bilateral relations today are at its zenith. Historical relations between the two countries date back to centuries marked by the great Chinese bhikku Fa Hsien’s visit to Sri Lanka 1,600 years ago.

Sri Lanka has received another tranche of US$ 213 million from the IMF. This shows that the international community has reposed confidence in the Sri Lankan economy, Senior Presidential Advisor and Deputy Finance Minister Dr.Sarath Amunugama told the Sunday Observer.

Sri Lanka is way ahead of India in achieving MDGs (Millennium Development Goals) said Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Ashok Kantha. He was addressing the 23rd annual sessions of the OPA (Organisation of Professional Associations, Sri Lanka).