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Colombo Dockyard to build shipping vessels for GIL (Sify)

Thu, 15 May 2008 10:33:20 GMT

Indian shipping major Greatship (India) Ltd (GIL) has placed a multi-million dollar order for two support vessels to be constructed by the Colombo Dockyard Ltd in Sri Lanka.

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Sri Lanka to begin construction on Colombo-Katunayake expressway (Colombo Page)

Thu, 15 May 2008 05:40:00 GMT

May 15, Colombo: Sri Lankan Road Development Authority yesterday signed an agreement with China Metallurgical Construction Group to commence construction on the Colombo-Katunayake expressway, the government announced today.

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Remains of Maheswari Velayutham flown to Colombo (SiberNews)

Wed, 14 May 2008 21:00:00 GMT

The remains of Maheswari Velayutham, the advisor of EPDP leader Douglas Devananda, shot and killed Tuesday, was flown to Colombo in a special aircraft with security arrangements Wednesday around 7.30 p.m, along with her family members and relatives, sources in Jaffna said. Her remains will be interred in Borella Saiva crematorium Thursday, the sources added.

Source : SiberNews (subscribe)

Sri Lanka Market collapse continues at Colombo Stock Exchange (Colombo Page)

Wed, 14 May 2008 13:54:00 GMT

May 14, Colombo: Declined interest of investors closed the indices negatively as All Share Price Index (ASPI) lost 5.99 points (0.23%) to close the day at 2607.90 while Milanka Price Index (MPI) dipped 18.01 points (0.57%) to end the day at 3161.73.

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Sri Lanka: Remains of Maheswari Velayutham flown to Colombo (Tamilnet)

Wed, 14 May 2008 14:44:59 GMT

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Sri Lanka Army chief inspects ground situation in Jaffna (Colombo Page)

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:13:00 GMT

May 15, Colombo: Sri Lankan Army chief Lieutenant General Sarath Fonseka today received a detailed outline of the security developments in the Jaffna peninsula.

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Sri Lanka: Eastern CM swearing-in put off (Tamilnet)

Thu, 15 May 2008 14:48:40 GMT

Sri Lanka's President had initially decided to appoint Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias Pillaiyan, the de-facto leader of the paramilitary-cum-political party, the TMVP, as the Chief Minister for Eastern Province, informed sources in Colombo said. However, due to strong objection from Muslim ministers supporting M.L.A.M.Hizbulla for the post, there were discussions on the issue at Temple...

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India extends ban on Tigers for another two years (Colombo Page)

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:21:00 GMT

May 15, Colombo: Describing Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE),as an unlawful association India has extended the ban on the outlawed terrorist organization for another two years.

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Indian women triumph (Hindu)

Thu, 15 May 2008 21:25:29 GMT

Chennai: The Indian women's team, consisting of Hema Deora, Bimal Sicka, Yvette Singapuri and Marianne Karmarkar, achieved a trophy triumph in the SAARC bridge championships held in Colombo recently. It finished on top 285VPs, ...

Source : Hindu (subscribe)

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Fighting in Northern Sri Lanka kills 25 combatants, 2 civilians shot in Trincomalee (Colombo Page)

Thu, 15 May 2008 11:41:00 GMT

May 15, Colombo: Sri Lankan troops engaged in operations along the frontlines in the embattled north killed 22 LTTE rebels and destroyed several bunkers, the military said today. Three soldiers were also killed in the battles.

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“Talks only if LTTE gives up arms” (Hindu)

Thu, 15 May 2008 04:26:43 GMT

COLOMBO: Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Tuesday said his government was ready for talks with the LTTE, provided the latter is ready to give up arms and demonstrate “genuine intent” to evolve a political ...

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Aviation majors fly high on MROs (Indian Express)

Thu, 15 May 2008 13:09:52 GMT

Country's largest carrier Jet Airways flies all its aircraft to near by Colombo, Dubai or to even to the US to repair and overhaul its aircraft.

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Sri Lanka strengthens security for upcoming Buddhist festival (Colombo Page)

Thu, 15 May 2008 11:56:00 GMT

May 15, Colombo: Starting from today until the 25th of May Sri Lanka Defence Ministry has enforced special security measures in the country for the upcoming Wesak festival...

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National Freedom Front: Sri Lanka's newest political party takes the stage (Colombo Page)

Wed, 14 May 2008 18:16:00 GMT

May 14, Colombo: The National Freedom Front (NFF), Sri Lanka's newest political party organized by former Marxist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) dissidents, held its inaugural convocation of representatives today.

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FCCISL supports conflict affected livelihoods and micro businesses in border villages in Polonnaruwa (Colombo Page)

Wed, 14 May 2008 17:07:00 GMT

May 14, Colombo: Ninety micro enterprises and livelihoods in bordering villages in Polonnaruwa district which have being badly affected as result of the conflict situation received a support package from FCCISL's Business for Peace Initiative (BPI) to reactivate their business/livelihood activities.

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Hayleys MGT profit up 33% to US$ 5.8 million (Colombo Page)

Wed, 14 May 2008 17:03:00 GMT

May 14, Colombo: New products and lean manufacturing combined to knit strong top and bottom line results in 2007-08 for Hayleys MGT Knitting Mills, Sri Lanka's largest manufacturer of polyester and polar fleece fabric.

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Microsoft Sri Lanka rated 1st "Business Superbrand" in IT Sector (Colombo Page)

Wed, 14 May 2008 17:02:00 GMT

May 14, Colombo: The Superbrands Organization, an independent authority that identifies and pays tribute to exceptional brands around the world, has accorded Microsoft Sri Lanka the Business Superbrand status in the IT sector.

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Sri Lanka accuses LTTE of conscripting children who fail examinations (Colombo Page)

Wed, 14 May 2008 14:33:00 GMT

May 14, Colombo : Sri Lanka Army spokesperson Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara today revealed that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) have started to conscript children in the Mullaitivu and Kilinochchi districts who failed the GCE ordinary level examinations in 2007.

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DAYS OF FERRARI 2008, Day 12: 1966 Ferrari 275 GTS (Hemmings Auto Blogs)

Wed, 14 May 2008 14:31:30 GMT

Coachwork by Pininfarina Chassis no. 07655 Engine no. 07655 Photos by Aaron Summerfield Specifications 260 bhp, 3,285 cc SOHC Colombo V-12 five-speed synchromesh manual gearbox four-wheel independent suspension four-wheel disc brakes Wheelbase: 2,400 mm. (94.5 in.) Designed and built by Pininfarina, the 275 GTS replaced the 250 GT PF Series II Cabriolet and shared its engine, chassis and suspension...

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Sri Lanka President addresses Oxford Union (Colombo Page)

Wed, 14 May 2008 13:37:00 GMT

May 14, Colombo: Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa addressed the Oxford union yesterday (13th) evening in London.

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