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Prehistoric periods of Sri Lanka

The prehistoric record of Sri Lanka is well illustrated in Encyclopedia Britannica Online edition.

July 19, 2006 in Sri Lanka | Permalink | Comments (0)

BEWARE IF CON ARTISTS WHO FLEECE YOU IN THE NAME OF GOD

PUBLISHED IN THE SRI LANKA TIMES OF APRIL 30, 2006

Sri Lankans living overseas should watch out for scam artists from the home country. Someone will call you and say that if you are having troubles, they will pray for you and all your troubles will go away and your relationships with your spouse, children and in-laws will improve, etc.

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April 30, 2006 in Sri Lanka | Permalink | Comments (0)

SRI LANKA HAS TO GIVE PEACE A TIDAL WAVE PRIORITY

Sri Lanka Times February 27, 2005

In the wake of the tsunami disaster, it seemed as if there could be an opportunity on the horizon for a rainbow of peace from north to south and east to west of Sri Lanka.

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February 11, 2006 in Sri Lanka | Permalink | Comments (0)

SRI LANKA - ECONOMIC CHALLENGES AHEAD

This article was first published almost four years ago.  But please read it. You will see that what was stated then yet holds true today.  Merrill Cassell

SRI LANKA TIMES June 2, 2002 Business Section; On web at http://www.sundaytimes.lk/020602/bus/bus2.html Economic challenges ahead By Merrill Cassell

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February 11, 2006 in Sri Lanka | Permalink | Comments (1)