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Khabarsouthasia.com provides information in three languages – English, Bengali and Urdu – on developments affecting the stability and security of the South Asia region. The site features news, feature articles and multimedia content from paid correspondents located across the region.

Our coverage is distinguished by an in-depth knowledge of local issues and a cross-regional perspective. It identifies trends, solutions and successes that can serve as models for progress throughout the region. It also focuses on developments that hinder both terrorist activity and support for violent extremism. The site is designed to provide an international audience with a portal to a broad range of information about the Asia-Pacific region.

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Photo Essay

Here, Industry and Commerce Minister Rishad Bathiudeen (centre) and Traditional Industries and Small Enterprise Development Minister Douglas Devananda (right) open the 2013 Jaffna International Trade Fair on January 18th, aiming to inject more energy into the economic revival taking place in the former war zone. [Photos by Nilupul Perera/Khabar]

New infrastructure projects boost Sri Lankan economy

Since the end of its civil war in 2009, Sri Lanka and other nations have invested heavily in repairing the country's economy and infrastructure. In 2011 and 2012, Sri Lanka posted the highest economic growth rate of any country in South Asia.