EIN News: Sri Lanka Agriculture News http://www.einnews.com/srilanka/newsfeed-sri-lanka-agriculture Constantly updated news and information about world affairs. Rice: From genes to farmers' fields http://www.einnews.com/news.php?wid=199703781 21 Nov 2008 18:10 GMT ... rice varieties originating from eastern India and Sri Lanka. The activation of this gene under submergence ... Research Institute and Narendra Dev University of Agriculture and Technology. "The potential for impact is ... Civilians in Vanni protest against Colombo's use of humanitarian supplies as tool of war http://www.einnews.com/news.php?wid=199692612 21 Nov 2008 17:27 GMT ... getting restricted itself by the government of Sri Lanka to even to operate the Oamanthai crossing. ... district of Mannaar and vast areas of agricultural lands of the other districts, depriving our ... Civilians in Vanni protest against Colombo's use o.. http://www.einnews.com/news.php?wid=199692609 21 Nov 2008 17:27 GMT ... getting restricted itself by the government of Sri Lanka to even to operate the Oamanthai crossing. ... district of Mannaar and vast areas of agricultural lands of the other districts, depriving our ... From Genes To Farmers' Fields: New 'Waterproof' Rice Developed http://www.einnews.com/news.php?wid=199686784 21 Nov 2008 16:38 GMT ... rice varieties originating from eastern India and Sri Lanka. The activation of this gene under submergence ... Research Institute and Narendra Dev University of Agriculture and Technology. "The potential for impact is ... This (displaced) life http://www.einnews.com/news.php?wid=199664884 21 Nov 2008 14:38 GMT ... Island and in Melbourne). Native to India, Sri Lanka, the Maldives and areas of southern Asia, ... also can cause havoc in orchards and farms. Many Aussie birdwatchers in the last category ... 24 Tamils arrested from Marawila prawn farm http://www.einnews.com/news.php?wid=199657881 21 Nov 2008 14:08 GMT ... 24 Tamils arrested from Marawila prawn farm TamilNet, Friday, 21 November 2008, 13:01 GMT ... upcountry were taken into custody when the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) and police cordoned off a ... Indian fishermen held in Sri Lanka may be released soon http://www.einnews.com/news.php?wid=199651310 21 Nov 2008 12:49 GMT ... From correspondents in Tamil Nadu, India, 06:00 PM IST Seventeen Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka for fishing close to the island's shores Nov 18 may be released soon, the central government ... The Week in Westminster 24th November 28th November http://www.einnews.com/news.php?wid=199637848 21 Nov 2008 11:10 GMT ... - Chancellor of the Exchequer Adjournment: Care farming and disadvantaged groups - Mr Mark Todd ... in Iraq - Lord Eden of Winton Sri Lankan and Maldive applicants for UK visas - ... The great game of hunting pirates http://www.einnews.com/news.php?wid=199637534 21 Nov 2008 11:10 GMT ... lost out, soon organized to attack foreign fishing vessels and demand compensation. Their campaign succeeded ... commander Ching-Ho visited Ceylon (presently known as Sri Lanka) bearing incense to offer at the renowned ... Great game of hunting pirates http://www.einnews.com/news.php?wid=199635431 21 Nov 2008 10:59 GMT ... lost out, soon organized to attack foreign fishing vessels and demand compensation. Their campaign succeeded ... commander Ching-Ho visited Ceylon (presently known as Sri Lanka) bearing incense to offer at the renowned ... 22 TN fishermen to be released by Lanka shortly http://www.einnews.com/news.php?wid=199626746 21 Nov 2008 09:53 GMT ... 22 TN fishermen to be released by Lanka shortly Chennai, Nov 21: Twenty two Indian ... fishermen from Tamil Nadu, detained by the Sri Lankan Navy recently would be released in ... the Lankan navy when they were allegedly fishing about one kilometer in Sri Lankan waters. ... ESCAP concerns huge gap in internet access between rich and poor countries http://www.einnews.com/news.php?wid=199588055 21 Nov 2008 05:28 GMT ... The expert speakers are representatives from India, Sri Lanka, Laos, Malaysia, Japan, Russia, Nepal, and the ... Conference on Trade and Development, Food and Agriculture Organization, International Telecommunication Union, United Nations Education, ... State sector has to play an important role in riding present financial crisis urges Professor Tissa Vitarana http://www.einnews.com/news.php?wid=199530058 20 Nov 2008 21:57 GMT ... economics and with it, the UNPs Regaining Sri Lanka program." Alan Greenspan, the leading American economist ... infrastructure development and the promotion of rural agriculture and industry. The Minister regretted that the ... Elephant Pooh Paper http://www.einnews.com/news.php?wid=199524951 20 Nov 2008 21:27 GMT ... are being killed because of competition with farmers for an ever-shrinking amount of space. The ... the more economic value the elephants have. Sri Lanka has about 4,000 elephants and, according to ... Sri Lanka chairs ICT Committee of ESCAP http://www.einnews.com/news.php?wid=199516251 20 Nov 2008 20:30 GMT ... Sri Lanka chairs ICT Committee of ESCAP Bangkok, 21 ... Conference on Trade and Development, Food and Agriculture Organization, International Telecommunication Union, United Nations Education, ...