Sri Lankan government criticised
WASHINGTON: Sri Lanka was hit by sharp international criticism as troops arrested the defeated opposition  candidate, just two weeks after an election that had raised hopes of turning a new page. The
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 04:28:00 GMT

Ex-army chief to face Sri Lanka court martial
COLOMBO (AFP) - Sri Lanka's former army chief and defeated presidential candidate Sarath Fonseka will face a court martial for "military offences", an official said Tuesday
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 04:24:00 GMT

SRI LANKA HAYLEYS DEC GROUP NET PROFIT SURGES 276 PCT
Sri Lanka's Hayleys said December quarter group net profit shot up 276 per cent to 279 million rupees (US$2.4 million) from a year ago, helped by strong performances in
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 03:35:00 GMT

Russia, Sri Lanka sign loan agreement
.Russia is expected to extend a 10-year loan worth $300m to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka for the purchase of Russian military equipment. Deputy Finance Minister Dmitry Pankin and Sri Lanka's Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 03:03:00 GMT

Gazprom eying Sri Lanka shelf projects
.Gazprom is considering taking part in developing hydrocarbon reserves on the Sri Lanka shelf. According to the gas giant, the possibilities were discussed today at a meeting between Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller and Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa on
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 03:03:00 GMT

Russia lends $300 mn to Sri Lanka for arms
Moscow, Feb 9 (RIA Novosti) Russia will provide a loan of $300 million to Sri Lanka to help the island nation procure military equipment and technology to strengthen its armed forces. Russia has agreed to give $300 million loan in ten years to buy
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 02:59:00 GMT

Sri Lanka pledges funds for Tamil north
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Tue, 9 Feb 2010 02:29:00 GMT

Nano Centre now ready
A fully-fledged Nano Centre worth Rs 700 million at the Sri Lanka Institute of Nano technology (SLINTEC) is now ready to give Sri Lanka a new competitive advantage as an emerging innovative industrial power by using research and development to infuse
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 01:59:00 GMT

Russia lends Sri Lanka $300 mln for arms
MOSCOW, February 8 (RIA Novosti) - Russia and Sri Lanka signed on Monday a $300 million loan to buy armaments and dual-purpose technology for Sri Lanka's military, Russia's deputy finance minister said. Dmitry Pankin said it is
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 01:21:00 GMT

Sri Lanka's Fonseka arrested
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's defeated presidential candidate was hauled away by military police from his office late last night and will face a court-martial for allegedly planning to overthrow the government while
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 00:39:00 GMT

Sri Lanka and Russia sign a $ 300 million deal for arms purchases
* Feb 08, Moscow: Sri Lanka on Monday signed an agreement with Russia on a $ 300 million loan to buy armaments and dual-purpose technology for Sri Lanka's military, Russia's deputy finance minister
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 00:03:00 GMT

Sri Lanka military appoints new spokesman
* Feb 08, Colombo: Sri Lanka military has re-appointed Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe as the new Military Spokesman and Director, Directorate of Media in the Army. During a brief ceremony held at Media Center for National
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 00:03:00 GMT

Russian oil giant Gazprom to explore offshore oil fields in Sri Lanka
oil company, Gazprom plans to take part in the exploration of offshore oil in the Mannar basin of Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who is on a state visit to Moscow, had discussions on Monday with the CEO of the oil giant, Alexei Miller
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 00:02:00 GMT

Sri Lanka President meets Russian President
* Feb 08, Moscow: Sri Lanka President who is on a three-day state visit to Russia met the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev today in Moscow. The two leaders discussed ways to strengthen
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 00:02:00 GMT

Sri Lanka Embassy in Seoul celebrates Independence Day
* Feb 08, Seoul: Sri Lanka Embassy in Seoul celebrated the Independence Day and National Day at the residence of Sri Lanka Ambassador on 04th February commencing with a flag hoisting ceremony. A cross section
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 00:02:00 GMT

Ban appeals for post-election restraint in Sri Lanka as challenger arrested
Source: United Nations News Service Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is reiterating his appeal to all parties in Sri Lanka and their supporters to show restraint and refrain from violence after the reported arrest of the defeated opposition presidential
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 23:49:00 GMT

Bangladesh take cricket gold at SAG
DHAKA: Hosts Bangladesh snatched a narrow six-run victory over Sri Lanka to clinch the Twenty20 Under-21 cricket title for the gold medal in 11th South Asian Games on Sunday.Elected to bat, Bangladesh rode on Anamul Haques 43 to score
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 23:35:00 GMT

Russia extends loan to Sri Lanka for arms purchases: report
Russia and Sri Lanka have signed a loan to buy Russian military equipment, RIA Novosti news agency cited the Russian deputy finance minister as saying on Monday. The 300-million-U.S.-dollar loan has
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 23:16:00 GMT

Gazprom mulls participating in projects on Sri Lanka's shelf
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Mon, 8 Feb 2010 23:04:00 GMT

Former UN official calls for war crime investigation in Sri Lanka
A former United Nations official in Sri Lanka is calling for an investigation of war crimes in the aftermath of the nation's civil war. Gordon Weiss has told the ABC's Foreign Correspondent that Sri Lanka
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 22:08:00 GMT

Sri Lanka arrests former army commander, presidential challenger
election the incumbent Mahinda Rajapakse, but has rejected the results and vowed to challenge them. [AFP] Michael Edwards Sri Lanka has arrested former army commander and losing presidential candidate General Sarath Fonseka. He will reportedly be
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 21:19:00 GMT

Ex-Army chief arrested in Sri Lanka (Roundup)
2. Ex-Army chief arrested in Sri Lanka (2nd Lead) 3. Ex-Army chief arrested in Sri Lanka (1st Lead) 4. Ex-Army chief arrested in Sri Lanka (Urgent) 5. Musharraf aide survives assassination attempt in Pakistan
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 20:06:00 GMT

Russian govt inks accord to lend $300 million to Sri Lanka
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Mon, 8 Feb 2010 19:24:00 GMT

Illegal weapons' dealers jailed
Illegal dealers jailed over weapons sold to Sri Lanka Two arms dealers who illegally supplied bombs, armour-piercing ammunition and other weapons to Sri Lanka's military and Israel have been jailed. Gideon Sarig, 58, of west London, was
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 19:07:00 GMT

SAG: India win four gold in athletics
DHAKA: India stamped their supremacy over Sri Lanka in track and field events with nine medals, including four gold, on the penultimate day of the 11th South Asian Games on Monday. India won four gold, four silver
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 18:55:00 GMT

Former Sri Lankan army chief arrested
Sri Lanka's former army chief and presidential candidate was hauled away by military police today from his office, political allies said, after weeks of complaining of government harassment
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 18:53:00 GMT

Sri Lankan Opposition Leader Arrested
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Feb. 8, 2010 Aide to Fonseka Says Defeated Presidential Candidate Was Detained for Sedition; Supporters Also Rounded Up by Military Font size Print E-mail Share 0 CommentsHistoryDetection = new
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 18:43:00 GMT

Sri Lankan opposition leader arrested for sedition
Sri Lanka's former army chief and presidential candidate was hauled away by military police Monday from his office, political allies said, after weeks of complaining of government harrassment
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 18:28:00 GMT

Sri Lanka 'arrests' defeated presidential candidate (AFP)
AFP © Enlarge photo COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AFP) - Sri Lanka's main opposition presidential candidate Sarath Fonseka was arrested on Monday by the military police while he was at work, his party said. Fonseka, a
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 18:24:00 GMT

Russia offers Sri Lanka arms finance ...
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Mon, 8 Feb 2010 18:13:00 GMT