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Sri Lanka to fight Bangladesh for T20 gold

Sri Lanka is facing the surprising winner of the semi final round, Bangladesh for the gold in the T20 cricket competition of the 11th South Asian Games.

[Sports] Statement of the attack against the Sri Lankan Cricket team not submitted – Pakistan Sports Group

The Pakistan Cricket Group had requested the Pakistan Defense officers to submit a detail explanation in regard to the attack against the Sri Lankan Cricket Team at Lahore, Pakistan last year, but the report in regard to this is still delayed....
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[Sports] Malinga Bandara offers something different

By Glenn Pearson Malinga Bandara’s ability as a limited overs bowler and his availability for the entire second half of the summer convinced Kent to swoop for the Sri Lankan leg-spinner as one of their overseas players. ...
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[Cricket] Inter Provincial T20 Tournament in February

Sri Lanka Cricket’s Inter Provincial Twenty20 tournament gets under way on February 24 when reigning champions Wayamba take on Basnahira South at Pallekele in the morning. Later on the same day Basnahira South will play Kadurata at the same venue. ...
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[Cricket] Jayawardene takes Sri Lanka home

Sri Lanka 249 for 6 (Jayawardene 71*, Sangakkara 55) beat India 245 (Raina 106, Kulasekara 4-48) by four wickets ...
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[Cricket] ICC 'satisfied' with World Cup preparations

DHAKA — World cricket chiefs on Saturday expressed satisfaction over the preparations for next year's World Cup to be jointly hosted by India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh....
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[Cricket] Jayawardene flies in to Bangladesh to strengthen Sri Lankan squad

The Lankan lions proved their strength in depth in the opening two matches of the ongoing tri-series. Sri Lanka started the tournament with a glorious win over the hosts, Bangladesh and continued their up-beat form against India winning the 2nd match by 5 wickets....
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[Sports] Sri Lanka to a five-wicket victory over India

Thilan Samaraweera's second one-day international century led Sri Lanka to a five-wicket victory over India in the second match of the Tri-Nation Tournament in Bangladesh. ...
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[Sports] Sri Lanka may lose chance of hosting 2011 Cricket World Cup

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has expressed its displeasure at the three cricket grounds offered by Sri Lanka Cricket to host 11 matches of the 2011 Cricket World Cup. Sri Lanka therefore, may lose the opportunity of hosting several World Cup matches....
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[Sports] Jayasuriya dropped for Bangladesh tri-series

The world's most experienced one-day batsman, Sanath Jayasuriya, has been axed from next month's limited-overs tri-series in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka Cricket said Wednesday....
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Lanka's poultry industry in crisis

Sri Lanka's poultry industry has been hit by a double whammy due to high feed costs and price controls on processed chicken.

Fitch Affirms Rating on Singer (Sri Lanka) Notes Following Increase in Issue Amount

Fitch Ratings-Colombo/Mumbai/Singapore-19 March 2010: Fitch Ratings Lanka has today affirmed the 'A-(lka)' National Long-term debt rating on Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC's (Singer) proposed notes following an increase in the issue amount to LKR1,000m from LKR600m. Simultaneously the agency has affirmed the ratings on Singer's outstanding senior unsecured notes at 'A-(lka)'. The Outlook is Stable.

Toymakers Pvt Ltd, a BOI enterprise will manufacture educational toys in the Puttalam District

A new BOI enterprise Toymakers Pvt Ltd, formally opened a factory at Unawaliwatta, in Madurankuliya, Puttalam. This project comes under the BOI’s 300 Enterprises Programme, a special scheme of the Board that awards additional incentives to those investors who take the bold step of starting projects in any one of the 300 divisional secretariats outside the Western Province.

Hunt for Sicille continues

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) says it is still investigating the whereabouts of Sicille Kotalawala, wife of businessman Lalith Kotalawala, who is wanted over a fraud case.

SriLankan Airlines to be sold again?

The SriLankan Airlines is faced with a severe financial crisis and is reportedly unable to pay even the salary increments of the workers. The 10% salary increment that was agreed upon in the agreement between the management and workers is yet to be granted.

Sri Lankan industry introduces “Green Factories

In today’s world the consumer will increasingly decide to purchase goods, which are manufactured in an ethical manner and not the result of unethical or exploitative processes of production. Hence, many consumers will be socially aware that currently the environment faces many threats and will insist that the goods they purchase are produced in an environmentally friendly manner. It is also correct to say that in many western countries there is a conscious policy to introduce an eco friendly lifestyle.

Indian Education Expo’ on 27 & 28 March in Colombo

‘Indian Education Expo’, a massive endeavour to promote Indian education to Sri Lankan students will be held on 27 and 28 March 2010 at the Sri Lankan Exhibition and Convention Centre (SLECC). This fair is jointly organised by The Times of India – India’s largest circulated English Daily, and Introductions Trade Shows, a leading exhibitions organiser since 1983.

Fitch Affirms Sri Lanka's Aitken Spence's Senior Unsecured Notes at 'AA(lka)'

Fitch Ratings has today affirmed Sri Lanka's Aitken Spence PLC's (ASP) senior unsecured notes at National Long-term 'AA(lka)'. The Outlook is Stable.

Kingfisher to launch seven international routes

India’s second largest private carrier Kingfisher Airlines will launch seven international routes this summer, which include a daily non-stop flight between New Delhi and London starting March 28 and one between New Delhi and Hong Kong beginning April 7.

Tourism takes its toll on Prabhakaran’s home

What Vellupillai Prabhakaran, founder-chief of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), could not achieve in peace, he seems to have attained in death — a twisted popularity among some in the majority Sinhala community.
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