Lanka to host eAsia 2009

Lanka to host eAsia 2009, region's most prestigious ICT event in December, Govt. announced this evening-adaderana.lk

Navy is planning to have its own air wing in future

New Navy Chief T. Samarasinghe says the Sri Lankan Navy is planning to have its own air wing in future and also ships with missile capabilities-Daily Mirror

Retailers took profits on some blue chips.

Retailers took profits on some blue chips. T/o Rs. 302mn. SLT 44.75-0.75. Distilleries 83.50-1.50. Dialog 5.25-0.25. ASI 2366.74-0.27%: brokers, CSE -LBO

Tea prices continue to increase

Tea prices continue to increase in all categories appreciating by around Rs. 50, especially in Ex- state category- Tea Auction-www.news.lk

Govt. to enter into an agreement with World Bank

Govt. to enter into an agreement with World Bank to obtain Rs. 8.6 billion for 'Gemi Diriya' Community Development project-www.news.lk

President calls for new global lender

President calls for new global lender, debt relief, at NAM summit: official text of speech. Bus operators clamouring for route permits to Jaffna: official-LBO

Fed says recession ending

Fed says recession ending, eyeing exit strategy: AFP. Dow+3.0%,Tokyo+2.2,China-0.1, NY oil $61.69+0.15, Brent 63.15+0.06, Asian gold $938+11 -LBO

Met Dept says strong winds possible from time to time

Met Dept says strong winds possible from time to time islandwide. In Chilaw & Galgamuwa, several houses damaged & five people injured-DMC-JNW