Dec 31

Sri Lanka opposition lawmaker dies after being shot near capital, doctor says (AP via Yahoo! Malaysia News)

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An opposition lawmaker died at a hospital shortly after he was wounded Tuesday in a shooting near Sri Lanka's capital, Colombo, a doctor said. Read the Full Article
Dec 31

Maheswaran MP shot and killed in Colombo - Sri Lanka

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Colombo district Tamil parliamentarian of the opposition United National Party, T. Maheswaran was sh.. Read the Full Article
Dec 31

Tamil lawmaker shot at Hindu temple in Sri Lanka (EARTHtimes.org)

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Colombo - An opposition Tamil member of parliament was shot and critically wounded inside a Hindu temple in Sri Lanka's capital, police said Tuesday. The MP T Maheshwaran was attending a new year religious ceremony at the Hindu temple in Kotahena wit... Read the Full Article
Dec 31

S.Lanka’s 2007 reserve money target met, says cenbank (Reuters via Yahoo! Malaysia News)

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COLOMBO, Jan 1 - Sri Lanka largely achieved its reserve money target for 2007 with the help of tight monetary policy, the central bank said. Read the Full Article
Dec 31

Year 2007, Annus Horribilis for Journalists in Sri Lanka (TamilEelam News Service)

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Colombo - Year 2007, Annus Horribilis for Journalists and Media workers in Sri Lanka. According to an International Free Media Association, Sri Lanka is among the dangerous places, with numerous toll of journalists. Read the Full Article
Dec 31

Ranatunga to take Sri Lanka cricket reins (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

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Sri Lanka's cricket chief Jayantha Dharmadasa has stepped down, clearing the way for former captain Arjuna Ranatunga to take over in the top job. Read the Full Article
Dec 31

Sri Lanka`s LTTE orders NGO workers to leave Mullaitivu

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The deadline given by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) for workers of non-governmental or.. Read the Full Article
Dec 31

A New Year Resolution

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One year has given way to another and the world is poised for a journey into the unknown. While wish.. Read the Full Article
Dec 31

Mervyn`s sidekick wants probe

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An inquiry should be instituted to find out how the camera crews of the other TV channels were able .. Read the Full Article
Dec 31

Doctors given a choice - Generic names or jail

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Beginning today (January 1) doctors, both in the private and public sectors, will have to prescribe .. Read the Full Article
Dec 31

India to change Lanka policy if Tigers wither (Hindustan Times)

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More and more reports emanating from Sri Lanka are suggesting that Vellupillai Prabhakaran, head of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), is injured and dying, or even dead. Read the Full Article
Dec 31

Arjuna Ranatunga set for Sri Lanka post (Daily Telegraph)

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Sri Lanka's cricket chief Jayantha Dharmadasa has resigned, paving the way for Arjuna Ranatunga to take top job. Read the Full Article
Dec 31

Happy New Year

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Here is a quick summary of 2007 at LNP LNP had a little over 88 million page views in 200.. Read the Full Article
Dec 31

`Will kill thousands` Sri Lanka Army chief

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The head of the Sri Lankan army says the military aims to kill three thousand Tamil Tiger rebels ove.. Read the Full Article
Dec 31

SRI LANKA: Monsoon flooding subsides, needs under review (AlertNet)

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Source: IRIN Eastern Sri Lanka is beginning to dry out from heavy flooding brought on by monsoon rain during much of December which at its height caused the displacement of 250,000 people, according to government officials. Read the Full Article
Dec 31

SRI LANKA: Monsoon flooding subsides, needs under review (IRIN)

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Eastern Sri Lanka is beginning to dry out from heavy flooding brought on by monsoon rain during much of December which at its height caused the displacement of 250,000 people, according to government officials. Read the Full Article
Dec 31

Jayantha Dharmadasa quits as Sri Lanka’s cricket board chief (Slam! Sports)

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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka's cricket board chief Jayantha Dharmadasa resigned from his post on Monday, the sport's governing body said, amid reports that Arjuna Ranatunga will take over. Read the Full Article
Dec 31

Cricket: Sri Lanka’s cricket chief resigns (Channel NewsAsia)

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COLOMBO : Sri Lanka's cricket chief Jayantha Dharmadasa stepped down on Monday, clearing the way for former captain Arjuna Ranatunga to take over in the top job. Read the Full Article
Dec 31

Ranatunga set for Sri Lanka post (BBC News)

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Sri Lanka Cricket chairman Jayantha Dharmadasa resigns, clearing the way for Arjuna Ranatunga to take over. Read the Full Article
Dec 31

Air force destroys rebel training camp, clashes in northern Sri Lanka kill 15, says military (AP via Yahoo! Singapore News)

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Air force jets attacked and destroyed a Tamil Tiger training camp Monday in war-torn northern Sri Lanka, while two days of infantry clashes killed at least 15 combatants, the military said. Read the Full Article
Dec 31

Air force destroys rebel training camp, clashes in northern Sri Lanka kill 15, says military (AP via Yahoo! Malaysia News)

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Air force jets attacked and destroyed a Tamil Tiger training camp Monday in war-torn northern Sri Lanka, while two days of infantry clashes killed at least 15 combatants, the military said. Read the Full Article
Dec 31

India-Sri Lanka set to finalize bilateral trade agreement

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Dec 31, Colombo: An Indian trade delegation would be in Sri Lanka from January 2-4, 2008 with expectation to conclude discussions on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) which the two countries have been working for 2 years to finalize. Read the Full Article
Dec 31

Sri Lanka, India set to finalize bilateral trade agreement

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Dec 31, Colombo: An Indian trade delegation will visit Sri Lanka on January 2-4, 2008, with expectation to conclude discussions on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The two countries have been working for two years to finalise this agreement. Read the Full Article
Dec 31

Trade to grow between Sri Lanka and India

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Dec 31, Colombo: Bilateral trade between India and Sri Lanka is envisaged to grow to USD 5 billion by 2010, Sri Lankan government sources say. Read the Full Article
Dec 31

Sri Lanka Ports Authority implements a window berthing policy at Colombo Port

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Dec 31, Colombo: The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has implemented a window berthing policy to increase efficiency of services between the Port of Colombo and the Indian Subcontinent. Read the Full Article
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