KP has been arrested in Bangkok

The man who claims to be the new leader of the LTTE, Kumaran Pathmanathan alias KP has been arrested in Bangkok says Govt Information Dept-adaderana.lk

KP has been arrested

Kumaran Pathmanathan also known as KP has been arrested- state media -Daily Mirror

A top LTTE official has been arrested

A top LTTE official has been arrested, state media reported a short while ago qouting military sources as saying.-Daily Mirror

Insurance regulator

Insurance regulator suspends registration of Ceylinco Takaful Ltd. for general insurance for three weeks, says government information department website -LBO

Bogawantalawa Tea Estates says it launched own islandwide distribution channel in local market, moving into direct marketing without middlemen -LBO
Time: 06/08/2009 11:28:24

The registration of Ceylinco Takaful Limited has been suspended for 3 weeks with immediate effect- Government information department-Daily Mirro

Ananda Wijemanne was sworn in as a UNP MP

Ananda Wijemanne was sworn in as a UNP MP today filling the vacancy created by the death of Sarath Ranawaka -Daily Mirror

Sri Lanka central bank to close US$25mn

Sri Lanka central bank to close US$25mn swap with China: Governor. Dow-0.4%, Tokyo flat, HKong+0.01, NY oil $71.65-0.32, Brent 75.14-0.37, Gold $964-1 -LBO