06/07/2010
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The Economic Times
OLOMBO: Consolidating its hold over national carrier Sri Lankan Airlines, the Island government has bought back the entire 43.6 per cent stake it sold to Dubai's Emirates Airlines 10 years ago.
01/29/2010
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The Economic Times
NEW DELHI: India is planning to set up a consulate at Jaffna in northern Sri Lanka. With Mr Rajapaksa now back in power, the matter is expected to gather momentum. The setting up of a consulate in Jaffna would be a significant step in the domestic context as it would allay apprehensions in Tamil Nadu that the Centre is not doing enough for the Tamils in Sri Lanka.