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Tamil National Alliance (TNA) spokesman and Jaffna district parliamentarian Suresh Premachandran said that a group of TNA parliamentarians will be visiting Valikaamam North Sri Lanka Army (SLA) occupied High Security Zone (HSZ) once they get the permission from Sri Lanka Ministry of Defence. Meanwhile, Basil Rajapaksa, Sri Lanka minister and brother of SL President Mahinda [...]

Sri Lanka ‘A’ were in a strong position at the end of the second days play of the second four day unofficial test match against the touring Pakistan ‘A’ team which continued at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Sooriyawewa, Hambantota yesterday.

Sri Lanka is placed in the category that has little or no water scarcity in the projected water scarcity map in 2025, even though one third of the world population live in basins that have to deal with water insufficiency, said International Water Management Institute Deputy Director General (Research) Dr. David Molden.

Sri Lanka’s economy expanded by 7.8 percent in the first half of the year on a 12-month basis, official figures showed Thursday.

China and Sri Lanka on Thursday agreed to enhance military cooperation during a meeting of senior military officials.

LONDON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka is aiming for double-digit economic growth rates in the medium term, a Sri Lankan official said on Thursday.

A brave knock of 46 by Dinesh Chandimal helped Sri Lanka ‘A’ to make 128 for 6 in their second innings on day two of their second Unofficial Test against Pakistan ‘A’ continued at Sooriyawewa International Stadium in Hambantota today.

Non-government Organizations in Jaffna peninsula accuse Sri Lanka government to have abandoned most of the uprooted families resettled in Jaffna peninsula without providing them adequate assistance for rehabilitation. 82,000 uprooted persons had been resettled in Jaffna peninsula so far, according to Jaffna Secretariat statistics. Meanwhile, nearly 100,000 persons uprooted from Valikaamam North …

Sri Lanka government should take responsibility for the abductions that have taken place after the war in Eastern Province, the propaganda secretary of Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pullikal (TMVP), a political-cum-paramilitary party led by Eastern Province Chief Minister, Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias (Pillayan), said in a meeting held in Kommaanththurai in Batticaloa district. Meanwhile …

The Sri Lankan Government has ordered Daniel Horgan, security coordination officer of Nonviolent Peaceforce, a foreign NGO, to leave Sri Lanka immediately, the Sinhala language Divaina newspaper said in an article. The order was made when Horgan sent in his papers seeking renewal of his visa to continue his work in Sri Lanka.

Foreign Exchange to the value of nearly Rs 20,000 million is draining out of Sri Lanka to foreign countries due to student migration for higher education.

Sri Lanka government which had not contributed to the development of Jaffna district in any significant manner is showing off the development activities in Jaffna peninsula funded by World Bank and Asian Development Bank as if it is spending its own money on them, government officials who participated in SL governments Jaffna District Development Meeting [...]

Hosts Sri Lanka ‘A’ made an inauspicious start after Sooriyawewa Stadium was baptised as the newest international cricket venue today.

COLOMBO, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday said it would remove the 10 percent price limit on stocks with effect from September 20.

Sri Lanka sits at the crossroads of two significant contemporary geopolitical shifts. Firstly there is the rise and resurgence of China as a regional power; and secondly, many Western governments have lost their credibility in terms of morality, human rights advocacy and international law due to interventions in Iraq and Afghanistan. The SL government is [...]

Sri Lanka ‘A’ and the touring Pakistan ‘A’ team will figure in a historic four day unofficial test match at the newly constructed Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Sooriyawewa, Hambantota commencing today.

Sri Lanka has rejected charges leveled against the work of its Commission on Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation by the UN at the 15 th session of the UN Human Rights Council.

Sarath Fonseka, former Commander of the Sri Lanka Army Tuesday appeared first time in the Sri Lankas Supreme Court on the second day of inquiry into the presidential election petition filed by him. Fonseka has challenged the election of incumbent President Mahinda Rajapakse in the presidential election held in January this year. The Sri Lanka [...]

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The people of Sri Lanka are the most generous charitable donors throughout the whole of Asia, according to the largest study ever carried out into charitable behaviors across the globe.

Sri Lanka’s debt ratings were raised by Standard & Poor’s after the end of a civil war and a $2.5 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund bolstered government finances.

Sri Lanka’s foreign-currency debt rating was raised to B+ from B by Standard & Poor’s with a stable outlook, according to a statement from the credit assessor.

Sri Lanka hired Bank of America Corp., HSBC Holdings Plc and Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc to help it arrange meetings with credit investors starting Sept. 15, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Sri Lanka has been ranked eighth among countries who are more prone to charity, a global study has revealed.

Pakistan ‘A’, in reply to Sri Lanka ‘A’s healthy first innings total of 308 for 3 declared, were 114 for 2 at tea on the fourth and final day of their first unofficial Test continued at Galle International Stadium today.

Gothabaya Rajapaksa, the brother of Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa and Sri Lanka Defence Ministry Secretary, left to China Saturday leading a military delegation consisting of the Chiefs of Staff of Sri Lanka Army, Navy and Airforce. China had been one of the mains suppliers of military hardware and expertise during Sri Lankas war on [...]

As Sri Lanka’s human population grows, its number of wild elephants diminishes. It is a conflict that the elephants are losing, as humans take over tracts of land necessary for elephant survival. Land corridors are being marked off with electric fences and used for cattle farming, effectively reducing elephant food and water supplies. READ MORE [...]

The US yesterday condemned Sri Lanka’s passage of a constitutional amendment granting the president vast new powers, saying it undermined democracy.

Sri Lanka is a preferred destination for investment following the liberation of the country from the clutches of terrorism, said Deputy Director General for Investment Promotion, BOI, A.M.C. Kulasekera.

Sri Lanka’s upgrading in the global competitiveness ranking was hailed by State and private sector business personalities as a commendable achievement by the country which is fast transforming into a major business hub in the Asian region.

Sri Lanka ‘A’ progressed to 166 for 3 at stumps in a rain-curtailed secondday of their first unofficial Test against Pakistan ‘A’ continued at GalleInternational Stadium, Galle today.

An unbeaten century by former Thomian opener Kaushal Silva helped Sri Lanka A to make 288 for 3 at close in a rain curtailed third day of their first unofficial Test against Pakistan A continued at Galle International Stadium today.

The United States on Saturday condemned Sri Lanka’s passage of a constitutional amendment granting the president vast new powers, saying it undermined democracy.

Sri Lanka ?A? 231 for 3 against Pakistan ?A?

CEO, Mihin Lanka. Kapila Chandrasena said that they want to expand their services to all the districts and this will be the second branch while the first being at Kurunegala.

Sri Lanka’s cricket officials have denied media reports that batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan has been reported for possible involvement with illegal bookmakers.

Sri Lanka’s cricket officials have been forced to deny media reports that star batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan had been reported for possible involvement with illegal bookmakers.

Sri Lanka’s cricket officials denied media reports that batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan has been reported for possible involvement with illegal bookmakers. However, in a separate statement released on Friday, it confirmed that medium pace bowler Dilhara Fernando had reported an approach by a suspected bookmaker last year.

Sri Lanka ‘A’ progressed to 166 for 3 at stumps in a rain-curtailed secondday of their first unofficial Test against Pakistan ‘A’ continued at GalleInternational Stadium, Galle today.

Sri Lanka police have uncovered a clandestine move to print several mudslinging posters targeting Sri Lanka’ President Mahinda Rajapaksa, the Dinamina newspaper said in its lead story. Quoting police investigators, the article claimed that the group behind this attempt was opposition parliamentarian Mangala Samaraweera. The order to print the posters has allegedly being given to [...]

Three soldiers of the Sri Lanka Army were injured in a blast that took place Friday afternoon at SLA 211 headquarters in Vavuniyaa. It was an accidental explosion while soldiers were cleaning a detonator box in the camp, SLA spokesman Major General Ubaya Medawala told media in Colombo.

Namal Rajapaksa, son of Sri Lanka president and parliamentarian, is expected to open an office of Mihin Lanka Airlines in Jaffna Sunday. Mihin Lanka will begin a special flight service between Katunayake International Airport and Palaali Airport in Jaffna as Sri Lanka Ministry of Defence had given the Airlines permission to operate the local flight [...]

Sri Lanka Army (SLA) has not permitted the families uprooted from Vadamaraadchi brought Thursday morning from Raamaavil and Kudaththanai camps in Thenmaraadchi to be resettled in their houses. SLA has instructed the families to stay in temporary interim camps in Vadamaraadchi East until their houses are renovated, Jaffna District Secretariat sources said. The families, now [...]

Sri Lanka’s parliament on Wednesday passed constitutional reforms enabling President Mahinda Rajapakse to seek a third term, in changes critics say point to the country’s slide into autocracy.

Sri Lanka’s Parliament voted to eliminate term limits for the president Wednesday, a move critics say could lead to dictatorship.

Sri Lanka’s Parliament on Wednesday debated a proposal to remove presidential term limits from the country’s Constitution, paving the way for the popular president, Mahinda Rajapaksa, to run for a third term.

Sri Lanka’s Parliament began debating a constitutional amendment on Wednesday that would allow the president to stay in office for an unlimited number of terms, a move critics say could lead to dictatorship.

Sri Lanka’s parliament votes Wednesday on constitutional reforms enabling President Mahinda Rajapakse to seek a third term, in changes critics say point to the country’s slide into autocracy.

Sri Lanka Prime Minister D. M. Jayaratna tabled the 18th Amendment to the constitution in Parliament Wednesday morning. He said that at least sixteen parliamentarians of the main opposition United National Party were expected to vote in favor of the amendment when it was put to vote at the conclusion of the debate around 7:00 [...]

Sri Lanka’s Parliament on Wednesday began debating a controversial amendment to the country’s constitution that would allow President Mahinda Rajapaksa to hold unlimited number of terms, a move …

Sri Lanka’s Parliament on Wednesday began debating a controversial amendment to the country’s constitution that would allow President Mahinda Rajapaksa to hold unlimited number of terms, a move critics say could lead to a dictatorship

Sri Lanka’s parliament will vote Wednesday on constitutional reforms enabling President Mahinda Rajapakse to seek a third term, in changes critics say point to the country’s slide into autocracy.

Sri Lanka’s interest-rate cuts in July and August are “sufficient for the time being” to support economic growth, central bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal said before next week’s monetary policy announcement.

Colombo, Sept 7 (PTI) Clearing the way for Mahinda Rajapaksa to run for a third term, Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has ruled that the proposed amendment to end a two-term limit for the president can be enacted with a two-thirds parliamentary majority.

The Supreme Court in Sri Lanka paves the way for greater presidential powers to go before parliament without a referendum.

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has cleared the way for President Mahinda Rajapakse to run for a third term in office, saying the constitution can be changed by a vote in Parliament, officials said today. Rajapakse, who oversaw the defeat of the Tamil Tiger rebels last year after decades of civil war, has a firm [...]

Sri Lanka’s main opposition United National Party (UNP) vowed here Tuesday to boycott the parliamentary sessions on the 18th amendment to the constitution.

Colombo, Sept 7 (PTI) Clearing the way for Mahinda Rajapaksa to run for a third term, Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has ruled that the proposed amendment to end a two-term limit for the president can be enacted with a two-thirds parliamentary majority.

Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has cleared the way for President Mahinda Rajapakse to run for a third term in office, saying the constitution can be changed by a vote in parliament, officials said Tuesday.

COLOMBO, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka’s central bank on Tuesday ordered banks to raise their minimum capital by 100 percent over the next five years, and required all local banks to list on the Colombo Stock Exchange by the end of 2011.

Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has cleared the way for President Mahinda Rajapakse to run for a third term in office, saying the constitution can be changed by a vote in parliament, officials said Tuesday.