Topic: Sri Lanka

Just when I think the anger and hate can't get much more extreme in some of the comments about religion on my blog I am reminded of how it can get...

Treat domestic hands humanely

Whatever their social or economic status, the maids deserve respect like other workers. . A recent news report out of Colombo highlighted the case...

Sri Lankan returnees tortured- Amnesty

Three asylum seekers forcibly removed to Sri Lanka in 2009 have been tortured and jailed after an attempt to return to Australia, Amnesty ...
Market up 1.65 percent, extends gain for fourth day. . * Investors banking on stability after new constitution. . * Rupee down on importer dlr...
I just saw that India's lowfare carrier SpiceJet is launching its first international service from Chennai, India, to Colombo, Sri Lanka in...

Adam's Peak, A Pilgrimage for All Religions

- If there was one thing that we wanted to do when we were in Sri Lanka it was to climb Adams Peak and join pilgrims on this sacred walk. Believed...
India on Tuesday said it was closely monitoring China's intention as it was showing "more than the normal interest" in the Indian Ocean affairs.....

Saudis query Sri Lankan maid's torture claim

Saudi government and private sector officials have questioned the account of a Sri Lankan maid who said her Saudi employers forced 24 nails and...
SEC amends related party transactions rules. . * Analysts say new SEC rule will curb manipulation. . * Rupee up on banks' dollar selling. Sri...

Hidden reality of smuggling

Much has been made by the Conservative government over the issue of "human smuggling" in the recent arrival of the MV Sun Sea ship from Sri Lanka...