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The Government"s Conciliatory Gestures Expose LTTE's Duplicity.-(The Lankaweb-31/08/01).
The Sage Arjuna Ranatunga Speaks Out In His Typical Grandiose Manner! -(The Lankaweb-31/08/01).
PA-JVP in secret talks -(The Island-31/08/01).
Tamil rebels reject government call for talks-(Yahoo-31/08/01).
SRI LANKA BUSINESS BRIEFS: Commercial Bk Issues More Shrs(Yahoo-31/08/01).
Sri Lanka Telecom/Earnings -2: Revenue Up At LKR10.66B.-(Yahoo-31/08/01)
Lanka Aug Annual Avg Inflation 12.6% Vs 12.4% In Jul-(Yahoo-31/08/01)
Tillekeratne also hits century as Sri Lanka grind India to dust (Yahoo-31/08/01).
India 234 & 28/0 Sri Lanka 610/6d-(Cricket.org-31/08/01)
Tigers reject Sri Lanka truce offer123India-30/08/01)"
UNP says 'No' to joint appeal inviting LTTE for talks(The Daily News-30/08/01).
Tigers reject Sri Lanka truce offer(123India-30/08/01).
Sri Lanka peace hopes dim despite fresh talks offer(123ndia-30/08/01)
Sri Lanka resumes air attacks, blast kills three(123ndia-30/08/01).
Sri Lankan carrier to skip Colombo for direct Maldives flights(123ndia-30/08/01).
Atapattu leads Sri Lankan run spree in final Test (Cricket org -30/08/01).
Sri Lanka unveils new peace bid under political cloud (yahoo-30/08/01) .
Sri Lanka changes tack on ceasefire-(BBC-30/08/01) .
Sri Lanka offers rebels 'mutual' cease-fire-(vny-30/08/01) .
Sri Lanka offers truce, talks to revive Oslo's peace bid -(123India-30/08/01) .
Sri Lanka heads for early elections as crisis talks fail-(123India-30/08/01) .
Homeless and adrift on a friendless sea -(The NZ Herald-30/08/01)
Sri Lanka extends blackouts amid energy crisis-(123India-30/08/01) .
Cabinet under leadership of UNP: no portfolio for President -(The Island-30/08/01)Full Story.
Eight-wicket Muralitharan wrecks India in series decider-(yahoo-30/08/01) .
India v Sri Lanka third Test scoreboard -India Total: 234; SL 13 for no loss-(123India-30/08/01)
Embattled Sri Lankan government offers truce with Tamil Tigers-(123India-29/08/01)
Sri Lanka changes tack on ceasefire-(BBC-29/08/01).
Sri Lanka says it is ready for truce with rebels -(yahoo-29/08/01).
Japan gives five million dollars for Sri Lanka food production -(123India-29/08/01).
Sri Lanka to offer truce and talks to revive Oslo's peace bid -(123India-29/08/01).
Sri Lanka heads for early elections as crisis talks fail -(123India-29/08/01).
Two suspect Airport attackers arrested -(The Daily News-29/08/01).
Cricket-Muralitharan rocks India after good start-(yahoo-29/08/01).
Standard Chartered In Bank of Ceylon Refinance Deal-(yahoo-29/08/01)
Sri Lanka Distilleries Confirms Bought 2.5% Of Keells Wed-(yahoo-29/08/01).
Sri Lanka Shrs End +2%:John Keells,Natl Devt Bk Boost Mkt-(yahoo-29/08/01).
Sri Lanka heads for more turmoil as crisis talks flop-(123India-29/08/01).
Unity talks fail in Sri Lanka -(vny-29/08/01).
Politicians plan for Tamil self-determination-(The Asian Times-29/08/01).
Sri Lanka Coalition Talks Fail, Crisis Deepens-(Excite-29/08/01).
Drought-hit Lanka appeals for global aid -(The Times of India-29/08/01).
Wrangle over stranded boatpeople-(123India-29/08/01).
Stranded refugees begin hunger strike-(NZ Herald-29/08/01)
1st 'Buddhist marriage' held in Nepal -(kyodo-29/08/01).
Crucial talks set on Sri Lanka's political crisis-(123India-28/08/01).
Concept of National Government With UNP Seems Doomed to Failure.-(The Lankaweb-28/08/01).
Lack of Killer Instinct and Wrong Selection Choices mar Test successes.-(The Lankaweb-28/08/01).
The Pros and Cons of a National Govt. With UNP Must Be Carefully Weighed-(The Lankaweb- 27/08/01).
Pakistan's navy chief to visit Sri Lanka-(123India-28/08/01).
Mine blast in Sri Lanka kills five soldiers-(123India-28/08/01).
Indonesia says it will take desperate boat people -(yahoo-28/08/01)
Asylum seekers stay put as ship blocked from sailing-(yahoo-28/08/01).
Sick refugees stranded at sea as pressure mounts on Australia-(yahoo-28/08/01).
Emphasis turns to spin in India-Sri Lanka decider -(123India-28/08/01).
Sri Lanka Insur Corp Raises Stake In DFCC Bk To 12%>P.DFC -(yahoo-28/08/01).
Sri Lanka Shrs End Up 0.4%; DFCC Bk Higher On Stake Sale-(yahoo-28/08/01).
Huge global digital divide can be bridged: ADB official-(yahoo-28/08/01).
Rival Sri Lanka parties set 24-hour deadline to resolve crisis -(123India -28/08/01).
Sri Lanka president offers deal in coalition talks-(Yahoo -28/08/01).
Priority to Tamils issue sought in PA-UNP deal -(The Hindu-28/08/01).
Chandrika offers deal in coalition talks-(The Times of India -28/08/01)
Sri Lanka escalates air attacks against Tigers -(123India -28/08/01).
Rejected refugees stranded on ocean-(NZ Herald-28/08/01).
Oslo urges Australia to let in asylum ship -(yahoo -28/08/01).
Sri Lanka peace movement launched-(yahoo -28/08/01).
Sri Lanka's Bk of Ceylon Seeks Local Rating From Fitch -(yahoo -28/08/01).
Sai Baba could be put on UK blacklist-(The Hindustan Times-28/08/01).
Suicide, sex and the guru-The Times (UK)-28/08/01).
President ready to unite with Opposition for two years-(The Daily News- 27/08/01).
Sri Lanka pin hopes on new kid on the block for India decider - (123India- 27/08/01).
Sri Lanka's Carson Confirms 7.5% Natl Devt Bank Buy- (yahoo- 27/08/01).
Sri Lanka Shares Slightly Higher Early On Bank Gains- (yahoo- 27/08/01).
India wriggled out of a deal to sell Chetak-(The Hindustan Times- 27/08/01).
Sri Lanka mounts fresh offensive against Tigers, 13 rebels dead - (123India- 27/08/01).
New battles around Jaffna- (BBC- 27/08/01).
Sri Lanka brushes aside US role in political crisis- (123India- 27/08/01).
Lankan leftists set deadline as talks falter- (The Deccan Herald- 27/08/01).
Prospect of early election in Sri Lanka- (The Hindu- 27/08/01).
Sri Lanka mounts fresh offensive against Tigers-(123India- 26/08/01).
Sri Lankan snap poll predicted-(BBC- 26/08/01).
RAMYA EDIRISINGHE, A POETESS AND DRAMATIST DIES SUDDENLY OF A HEART ATTACK IN LOS ANGELES-(The Lankaweb- 26/08/01).
Sri Lanka's children being recruited into war -(123India- 26/08/01).
New battles around Jaffna-(BBC- 26/08/01).
Sri Lanka leftists set deadline as crisis talks falter-(123India- 26/08/01).
Professor Sir Fred Hoyle-(The Lankaweb- 26/08/01).
Tamil MPs told to keep off UNP -(The Hindu- 26/08/01).
Former Indian cricket captains praise Ganguly and his men -(yahoo- 26/08/01).
PA, UNP begin talks-(The Hindu- 26/08/01).
Indian origin Tamils form party in Lanka-(The Hindustan Times- 26/08/01).
UNPers unhappy over delegation's limited brief: -PA-UNP talks continue tomorrow-(TheSunday Observer- 26/08/01).
Prospects for PA - UNP cooperation: Ranil should settle for less-(The Sunday Observer- 26/08/01).
Lanka unity talks end with no agreement-(The Times of India- 26/08/01)
A wake-up call-(The Frontline- 26/08/01)
Sri Lanka parties end unity talks with no agreement -(123India- 26/08/01).
Tigers return dead bodies of seven Sri Lankan soldiers-(123India- 26/08/01).
TIGER WEBSITE SAYS THE NINE MISSING SOLDIERS ARE NOW CAPTIVES OF THE LIBERATION TIGERS-(The Lankaweb- 26/08/01)
Nine Sri Lankan soldiers missing after rebel raid-(The Hindu- 25/08/01).
India beats Sri Lanka by seven wickets to level Test series-(123India- 26/08/01)
Sri Lanka parties begin talks to work way out of crisis-(123India- 25/08/01)
Sri Lanka ends honeymoon with leftists-(123India- 25/08/01).
LIBERATION TIGER’ S WEB REPORTS OBSTACLES TO HINDU FESTIVAL IN TAMIL NADU WHILE HINDUS IN SRI LANKA CELEBRATED IT FREELY-(The Lankaweb- 25/08/01).
Nine Sri Lankan soldiers missing after rebel raid-(The Hindu- 25/08/01).
Moves to end Sri Lanka deadlock-(BBC- 25/08/01).
Fear of Rape Haunts Tamil Women-(The Washington Post- 25/08/01).
Ceyko Makes Ocean View Offer-(Yahoo- 25/08/01)
Kandy man Muralitharan sets up exciting finish to second-(Yahoo- 25/08/01).
US intervention gets cold shoulder in Sri Lanka crisis-(123India- 24/08/01).
Sri Lanka names panel to salvage government -(123India- 24/08/01)
Ranil replies -Prime Minister Dialogue must discuss opposition proposals -(The Island- 24/08/01) Island Report.
Death toll in Tiger attack in Sri Lanka rises to 22 -(123India- 24/08/01).
Sri Lanka Shares End Up On Blue Chip Gains -(yahoo- 24/08/01).
Sri Lanka Shares Slightly Up Early; Blue Chips Mixed -(yahoo- 24/08/01).
F&N Coca-Cola Says Delisting Sri Lanka Unit An Option-(yahoo- 24/08/01).
Sri Lanka's Richard Pieris 1Q Net LKR33.7M Vs LKR40.5M-(yahoo- 24/08/01)
West Indies to play three Tests, one-day triangular in Sri Lanka -(123India- 24/08/01).
Sri Lanka opposition defies police ban on rally -(123India- 24/08/01).
US intervenes in Sri Lanka political crisis -(123India- 24/08/01).
North-East Front: Army fighting on two fronts-(The Daily News- 24/08/01).
US intervenes in Sri Lanka political crisis-(yahoo- 23/08/01).
The Wake Up Calls must be heeded and Security Tightened-(The Lankaweb- 23/08/01).
World Bk Deciding Size Of Sri Lanka BOP Facility-Official -(yahoo- 24/08/01).
Sri Lanka Appoints Presidential Task Force to Manage Economic Crisis-(The People's Daily- 24/08/01).
UNP sends positive reply -(The Daily News- 24/08/01).
More bloodshed in Sri Lanka amid renewed threat on Colombo -(123India- 24/08/01).
Lanka Opposition sets deadline to end crisis -(The Deccan Herald- 24/08/01).
Jaffna's traumatised inhabitants-(BBC- 24/08/01).
Sri Lanka bloodshed escalates, capital under renewed threat -(123India- 23/08/01).
Sri Lanka opposition agrees to coalition talks-(yahoo- 23/08/01).
Opposition sets deadline to end Sri Lanka political crisis -(123India- 23/08/01)
Ships Return To Sri Lanka Port On Cut In War-Risk Insur -(yahoo- 23/08/01).
Lower order revives -(BBC- 23/08/01).
Cricket-Sri Lanka pacemen leave India struggling.-(yahoo- 23/08/01)
At least 15 killed in Tamil rebels attack -(yahoo- 23/08/01).
Sri Lanka's Tiger rebels attack army bases, 15 killed -(123India- 23/08/01).
Saarc Ministers Reach Consensus on Stand at Wto Meeting -(yahoo- 23/08/01).
Sri Lanka Shares End Higher; Buying In John Keells -(yahoo- 23/08/01)
Sri Lanka Shrs Flat Early; Coca-Cola Lifts Volume-(yahoo- 23/08/01).
Sri Lanka's Caltex/Earnings -4: Expects Flat FY '01 Net.-(yahoo- 23/08/01)
UNP accepts PA's offer to end Lankan crisis? -(The Times of India- 23/08/01).
Opposition offers compromise to end Sri Lanka crisis-(123India- 23/08/01).
PM heads Crisis Management Task Force-(The Daily News- 23/08/01).
UNP ready for talks with President -(The Daily News- 23/08/01).
Finnish Foreign Ministry advises against unnecessary travel to Sri Lanka-(The Helsinki-hs- 23/08/01).
Sri Lanka government urges unity talks-(BBC- 23/08/01).
Police station attack marked rape aniversary: -(The Times of India- 23/08/01).
Two land mine attacks in Sri Lanka kill two, wound 17 -(123India- 23/08/01).
Tigers targeting Sri Lanka capital for fresh attacks -(123India- 23/08/01).
India v Sri Lanka second Test scoreboard.-(123India- 23/08/01)
Ton-up Jayawardena frustrates India in second Test-(Yahoo- 23/08/01).
Tigers targeting Sri Lanka capital for fresh attacks-(123India- 22/08/01)
More bloodshed drowns Oslo peace bid in Sri Lanka-(123India- 22/08/01).
Sri Lanka bus explosion injures 15 -(123India- 22/08/01).
Deutsche Bk:Work Still On For Sri Lanka's $200M Loan-(yahoo- 22/08/01).
Sri Lanka/IMF Pkg -2: Considering 7 to 12 Year Facility-(yahoo- 22/08/01).
Sri Lanka steps up security after attack on police-(123India- 22/08/01).
Asia still a paradise for foreign paedophiles-(yahoo- 22/08/01).
INTERVIEW: Sri Lanka Ctrl Bk/GDP -4: Forex Mkt Stable-(yahoo- 22/08/01)
Sri Lanka Shrs End Dn; John Keells -9.2%, Leads Decliners-(yahoo- 22/08/01).
Jayawardena keeps Sri Lanka afloat in second Test -(123India- 22/08/01).
Trade wants Govt. to make peace with LTTE -(The Hindu- 22/08/01)
Sri Lanka offers power sharing to end political crisis-(123India- 22/08/01).
The full text of the Prime Minister's letter.-(The Daily News- 22/08/01):
Chandrika's offer to Opposition-(The Times of India- 22/08/01).
Lanka optimistic of tiding over economic crisis-(The Times of India- 22/08/01)
Sri Lanka president accuses critical minister of embezzlement -(123India- 22/08/01)
Sri Lanka mounts air attacks as Tiger attack kills 23-(123India- 22/08/01).
Tiger attack on police kills 23, Sri Lanka jets hit back-(123India- 21/08/01).
Rebels attack Sri Lanka police base.-(BBC- 21/08/01)
Israel's El Al begins cargo flights to embattled Sri Lanka-(123India- 21/08/01).
Sri Lanka banks on lenders as growth forecasts nose dive -(123India- 21/08/01).
Norway's TGS-NOPEC: Plans Further Sri Lanka Pete Surveys-(yahoo- 21/08/01).
Sri Lanka, IMF Mission Discussed Long Term Support Pkg-(yahoo- 21/08/01).
Sri Lanka Shrs End Higher; Heavy Buying In Dockyard Shrs-(yahoo- 21/08/01).
Fitch Rates/Sri Lanka Singer -2: Low Credit Risk-(yahoo- 21/08/01).
Sri Lanka Secures Sharp Cut In War-Risk Insur Premiums-(yahoo- 21/08/01).
Sri Lanka Banks Plan To Seek Easier Provisioning Rules-(yahoo- 21/08/01).
INTERVIEW:Sri Lanka Cuts 01 GDP Target On Airport Attack.-(yahoo- 21/08/01)
Sri Lanka John Keells/Earnings -3: Below Mkt Expectations-(yahoo- 21/08/01)
Sri Lanka John Keells/Earnings -4: Bleak Year Expected-(yahoo- 21/08/01)
Sri Lanka Shrs Flat Early;Mkt Hopes For Insur Premium Cut-(yahoo- 21/08/01)
Sri Lanka Hayleys/Earnings -3: Income Tax Surcharge-(yahoo- 21/08/01)
Sri Lanka orders air attacks after rebel attack on police-(123India- 21/08/01)
22 killed in Tamil Tiger attack on Sri Lanka police station-(123India- 21/08/01)
Sri Lanka plan to break India with pace again in second Test.-(123India- 21/08/01)
As the 'Calls for Impeachment' Circus continues.-(The Lankaweb- 21/08/01).
THE LIBERATION TIGERS ARE HAVING LINKS WITH FOUR OTHER TERRORIST GROUPS SAYS SUNDAY TIMES-(The Lankaweb- 21/08/01).
" Ethnic cleansing of the Muslims from the North by the LTTE."-(The Lankaweb- 21/08/01).
LIBERATION TIGERS FRONT OPENLY RAISES
11, 000 DOLLARS IN TORONTO TO DRIVE SL ARMY OUT -(The Lankaweb- 20/08/01)
Minister seeks confession from Sri Lanka president -(123India- 21/08/01).
Lankan crisis over undated resignation letters Many senior ministers refuse to toe Chandrika's line-(The Deccan Herald- 21/08/01).
Sri Lanka offers $50m security on port -(The Hindu- 21/08/01).
War-risk insurance hits Buddhist pilgrims -(The Times of India- 21/08/01).
U.S. still major arms seller to Third World -(The Hindu- 21/08/01).
Mind your English-(The Hindu- 21/08/01).
Sri Lanka's secretary to the Treasury: Indirect Impact On budget deficit-(yahoo- 21/08/01).
Opposition moves to impeach Sri Lankan president over IMF deal -(123India- 20/08/01).
Chandrika rules out dissolution of parliament -(The Hindustan Times- 20/08/01).
Sri Lankan Airlines restores services to suspended routes-(yahoo- 20/08/01).
Sri Lanka Shares End Up On Hopes For Insur Premiums Cut-(yahoo- 20/08/01).
Sri Lankan shipping insurance premiums to be cut-(yahoo- 20/08/01).
Chemical arms report enrages Lankan army-(The Times of India- 20/08/01).
RPO-A, RPO-Z, RPO-D SHMEL Infantry Rocket Flame Thrower-(The Russian Arms- 20/08/01).-Full Story-(Lankaweb- 20/08/01).
SRI LANKA BUSINESS BRIEFS: F&N Ups Local Coca Cola Stake-(yahoo- 20/08/01).
Embattled Indian captain pads up to save his career-(yahoo- 20/08/01).
Sri Lanka DFCC Bank/Earnings -2: Pretax Pft LKR384M.-(yahoo- 20/08/01)
Sri Lanka Shrs Flat Early; Sampath Bank Trade Dominates -(yahoo- 20/08/01).
Hilton Group Finds Business Steady In Asia -(yahoo- 20/08/01)
Sri Lanka's denial fails to pacify Tamil leaders-(The Hindu- 19/08/01).
Second largest Buddhist temple built in U.S.-(The Hindu- 20/08/01).
UNP hopeful of defeating Kumaratunga govt-(The Deccan Herald- 20/08/01).
Lanka coach Whatmore now a corporate motivator-(The Times of India- 20/08/01).
Lanka have a new headache for India-(The Times of India- 20/08/01).
Sri Lanka army chief denies bribery-(BBC - 19/08/01)
The Truth - Colombo Airport Attack!!!!-(The Lankaweb- 19/08/01)
THOUSANDS IN MELBOURNE TO PROTEST AGAINST TAMIL TIGER TERRORISM-(The Spur- 19/08/01).
Protests against Tamil terrorism-(The Australian - 19/08/01)
Aftershocks of airport attack crippling Sri Lanka economy-(123India- 19/08/01).
New solar system fails to enthuse Clarke-(The Times of India- 19/08/01).
Fresh fighting in Sri Lanka kills eight -(123India- 19/08/01).
Sri Lanka resignations trigger another crisis -(123India- 19/08/01).
Sri Lanka train crash toll rises to 14 -(123India- 19/08/01).
Sri Lanka begins probe into crash that killed Ukrainian pilot-(123India- 19/08/01).
Sri Lankan paceman with suspect action retained in Test squad-(123India- 19/08/01)
Sri Lankan aboriginal community given cattle after giving up hunting-(123India - 19/08/01)
Lanka opposition shows majority-(Hindustan Times - 19/08/01)
Chemical arms report enrages Lankan army-(Times of India - 19/08/01)
Situation Report: Sri Lanka-(Asia Wise - 19/08/01)
Lanka have a new headache for India-(Times of India - 19/08/01)
Destitute villagers forced to go to war to survive Sri Lanka's desperate bind Survival hangs on military pay-(SF Gate- 19/08/01)
Train crash kills 13 in Sri Lanka-(123India - 19/08/01)
Ukrainian pilot killed in Sri Lankan military jet crash -(123India- 19/08/01).
Sri Lankan fast bowler reported for suspect action-(CricInfo - 19/08/01)
CHANDRA WICKRAMASINGHE DECLARES HIS TEAM DISCOVERED LIFE FROM OUTER SPACE AT THE EDGE OF EARTH'S OWN ATMOSPHERE-(The Lankaweb- 18/08/01).
Political morass and the salvation-(The Lankaweb- 18/08/01).
A cricketing tragedy has to be avoided-(The Lankaweb- 18/08/01)
Canada's National Post Attacks Ottawa's Lack Of Resolve To Stop Tiger Campaign Propping Up Murder And Terror In Sri Lanka-(The Lankaweb- 17/08/01).
Two-member panel named to probe airport onslaught(123India- 18/08/01).
Sri Lankan jets bombard LTTE base(The Times of India- 18/08/01).
Opposition warning bell for Chandrika(The Times of India- 18/08/01).
Sri Lanka ports in crisis(BBC- 18/08/01).
S. Lanka Opposition Unite on Motion(The Las Vegas Sun- 18/08/01).
Sri Lanka seeks joint ventures in textiles(The Dawn- 18/08/01).
Sri Lanka says it has no chemical weapons, calls Tamil rebel charge 'bogus'(vancouverprovince.com- 18/08/01)
Sri Lanka says it has no chemical weapons, calls Tamil rebel charge 'bogus'(yahoo- 18/08/01).
Sri Lanka cuts charges to woo airlines, shipping (yahoo- 18/08/01).
Sri Lanka People's Bank In $10.8M Interest Swap Deal(yahoo- 18/08/01).
Injured Srinath to miss last two Tests in Sri Lanka(123India- 18/08/01).
Cricket-Injuries and batting woes plague India in Sri Lanka(yahoo- 18/08/01).
Sri Lanka enjoy historic win(yahoo- 18/08/01)
Tigers blame Sri Lanka for failure of peace moves, call for fresh bid(123India- 17/08/01).
Sri Lankan jets hit another Tiger jungle base(123India- 17/08/01).
Sri Lanka opposition assembles in parliament in defiance of president(123India- 17/08/01).
Sri Lanka cuts charges to woo airlines, shipping(123India- 17/08/01).
Sri Lanka cuts charges to woo airlines, shipping(123India- 17/08/01).
Disease Sciences to Explore Mad Cow Disease in China, Australia -(yahoo- 17/08/01).
Sri Lanka seal Test win-(BBC- 17/08/01).
Sri Lanka crush India by 10 wickets in first Test -(123India- 17/08/01).
Jubilant Sri Lanka break 16-year drought as India crumble-(123India- 17/08/01).
New Threats Present New Opportunities Which Must Be Taken-(The Lankaweb- 16/08/01).
PA Minister's Madhu Pilgrimage-(The Lankaweb- 16/08/01)
On Sri Lanka's Agony-(The Lankaweb- 15/08/01).
Tiger rebels accuse Sri Lanka of acquiring 'chemical weapons' -(123India- 17/08/01
Sri Lanka rebels 'want peace' -(BBC- 17/08/01).
LTTE urges Jaffna residents to prepare for 'liberation'-(The Times of India- 17/08/01).
LTTE warns of showdown with Lankan troops-(The Times of India- 17/08/01).
Lanka casinos run out of luck -(The Times of India- 17/08/01).
Sri Lankan team leaves for London to meet insurers -(The Hindu- 17/08/01).
Sri Lanka Opposition meet today-(The Hindu- 17/08/01).
Sri Lanka lowers ship refuelling rates to Singapore levels -(123India- 17/08/01)
India face heavy defeat in first Test against Sri Lanka-(123India- 17/08/01).
Cricket-Sri Lanka shine for innings win over India -(yahoo- 17/08/01).
IMF seeks tough action as Sri Lanka airport attack begins to bite-(123India- 16/08/01).
Nine killed in train, bus crash in Sri Lanka -(123India- 16/08/01).
Tiger ambush kills seven in Sri Lanka -(123India- 16/08/01).
Dead Sri Lankan soldiers 'abandoned' - (BBC- 16/08/01).
India Eyes Iran, Sri Lanka for Wheat Export Via Barter, Credit -(yahoo- 16/08/01).
Jan-Jun Exports slipped by-1.5%, Imports fell by-15.7%-(yahoo- 16/08/01).
IMF/Sri Lanka/Credit Review -2: Reserve Losses Curbed -(yahoo- 16/08/01).
IMF/Sri Lanka/Credit Review -3: Further Review Needed -(yahoo- 16/08/01)
India face uphill struggle to save first Test against Sri Lanka -(123India- 16/08/01).
LTTE leaders come under bomb attacks-(The Hindu- 16/08/01).
LTTE denies meeting Lanka minister -(The Times of India- 16/08/01)
Sri Lanka Transshipment Operators To Up War-Risk Premiums-(yahoo- 16/08/01).
Lanka looks for trade pact with Pakistan-(The Hindustan Times- 16/08/01).
Sri Lanka crisis worsens as shipping lines skip-(yahoo- 16/08/01).
Tamil Tigers deny 'official talks' with Sri Lankan minister-(123India- 16/08/01).
Sri Lanka peace hopes raised and dashed in a day-(123India- 16/08/01).
Jayasuriya, Fernando put Sri Lanka on top in first Test-(123India- 16/08/01).
India v Sri Lanka first Test scoreboard.-(123India- 16/08/01)