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Sri Lanka mulls elephant conservation centre
Colombo, May 4 (IANS) Sri Lanka will set up a centre to address human-elephant conflicts in the country, Deputy Economic Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywaradana said Friday. The National Elephant Conservation Centre will be set up at Horowapathana, some 200 km from here, Xinhua reported. It will be built at a cost of about $1.4 million. Sri Lanka's first elephant census held last year showed there were

Sri Lankan business chamber steps up trade with BRICS
Sri Lanka's largest business chamber has signed a deal with an organization representing Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) to increase trade ties, a statement said here Thursday.

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IFC to pick up stake in Renewgen's Sri Lankan arm

International Finance Corporation (IFC) is planning to pick up an equity stake in Renewgen Environment Protection Kotte Private Limited (Renewgen Kotte), a company incorporated in Sri Lanka by

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Man held in Sri Lanka with cocaine in belly
A Philippine national who had cocaine stashed in his stomach has been arrested, police said Wednesday.

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Demining: US official in Sri Lanka (With Image)
A US official has ended a week-long visit during which he meet NGOs in Sri Lanka's north and discussed the progress in de-mining activities.

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Free Fonseka, Sri Lankan opposition says
Sri Lanka's main opposition party has called for the immediate release of the jailed Sarath Fonseka, who led the army when it crushed the Tamil Tigers in 2009.

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