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Sri Lanka budget tax revenues up 56-pct, deficit up on interest in Nov 23 | 1/29/2024 | Economy | Interest costs which were Rs1,772bn up to October surged to Rs2,351bn by November 2023 | Sri Lanka budget tax revenues up 56-pct, deficit up on interest in Nov 23 Interest costs which were Rs1,772bn up to October surged to Rs2,351bn by November 2023 | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka cabinet clears CEB re-structure proposal: Minister | 11/29/2022 | Energy | Electricity Reforms Bill will be drafted within a month | Sri Lanka cabinet clears CEB re-structure proposal: Minister Electricity Reforms Bill will be drafted within a month | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka mulls award of tourism promotion campaign to J Walter Thompson | 7/31/2019 | Business | - Sri Lanka's cabinet of ministers had take up the award of an emergency recovery promotional campaign by passing standa... | Sri Lanka mulls award of tourism promotion campaign to J Walter Thompson - Sri Lanka's cabinet of ministers had take up the award of an emergency recovery promotional campaign by passing standa... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka to introduce voucher system for school uniforms from 2024 | 8/23/2022 | Education | The voucher system was introduced in 2015 by the Yahapalana government. | Sri Lanka to introduce voucher system for school uniforms from 2024 The voucher system was introduced in 2015 by the Yahapalana government. | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka infotech, mobile telephony in a fix after import ban | 8/30/2022 | Economy | IT industry also hit from ban on computer items | Sri Lanka infotech, mobile telephony in a fix after import ban IT industry also hit from ban on computer items | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka's Mattala airport management to private investor | 12/8/2023 | Aviation | Sri Lanka will soon award the management of Mattala International Airport to a private investor on a 30-year contract | Sri Lanka's Mattala airport management to private investor Sri Lanka will soon award the management of Mattala International Airport to a private investor on a 30-year contract | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka rupee closed weak, gilt yields down | 10/14/2020 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka rupee ends weaker at 184.75/90 to the US dollar on Wednesday while bond yields eased, dealers said. | Sri Lanka rupee closed weak, gilt yields down Sri Lanka rupee ends weaker at 184.75/90 to the US dollar on Wednesday while bond yields eased, dealers said. | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka gets US150mn from ADB for rural roads | 11/14/2019 | Economy | Sri Lanka has is getting 150 million US dollars from the Asian Development Bank as part of an overall program to upgrade... | Sri Lanka gets US150mn from ADB for rural roads Sri Lanka has is getting 150 million US dollars from the Asian Development Bank as part of an overall program to upgrade... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka relaxes quarantine rules for vaccinated arrivals | 3/18/2021 | Health | Arrivals to Sri Lanka who have received both doses of any COVID-19 vaccine now have to spend only one day in quarantine ... | Sri Lanka relaxes quarantine rules for vaccinated arrivals Arrivals to Sri Lanka who have received both doses of any COVID-19 vaccine now have to spend only one day in quarantine ... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka rupee opens weaker, gilt yields flat | 10/10/2019 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee opened weaker at 180.55/65 to the US dollar on Thursday, while bond yields were flat and stocks open... | Sri Lanka rupee opens weaker, gilt yields flat Sri Lanka’s rupee opened weaker at 180.55/65 to the US dollar on Thursday, while bond yields were flat and stocks open... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka owes India US$1.4bn in ACU payments, deferments expected: Finance Minister | 4/22/2022 | Economy | There is an official assurance that they can be deferred every two months | Sri Lanka owes India US$1.4bn in ACU payments, deferments expected: Finance Minister There is an official assurance that they can be deferred every two months | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka stocks close up, turnover tops 1bn | 1/30/2024 | Stocks & Companies | Turnover topped 1 billion. Trades in Sampath Bank Plc (198mn) and Dialog Axiata Plc (158mn) contributed | Sri Lanka stocks close up, turnover tops 1bn Turnover topped 1 billion. Trades in Sampath Bank Plc (198mn) and Dialog Axiata Plc (158mn) contributed | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka removes limit on unvaccinated inbound passengers; duty free open for vaxxed | 10/7/2021 | Tourism | However, unvaccinated passengers must still undergo a 14-day quarantine. | Sri Lanka removes limit on unvaccinated inbound passengers; duty free open for vaxxed However, unvaccinated passengers must still undergo a 14-day quarantine. | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka Ports Authority to call international tender to buy tug | 10/11/2022 | Logistics | Port activity is increasing | Sri Lanka Ports Authority to call international tender to buy tug Port activity is increasing | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka bans non-medical cotton buds, other single-use plastic products | 3/31/2021 | Environment | Non-medical cotton buds and lunch sheets less than 20 microns thin are among five types of plastic and polythene related... | Sri Lanka bans non-medical cotton buds, other single-use plastic products Non-medical cotton buds and lunch sheets less than 20 microns thin are among five types of plastic and polythene related... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka seeks parliament nod for Sept-Dec 2020 vote-on-account | 8/23/2020 | Economy | Sri Lanka has submitted a draft vote-on-account or mini budget to parliament seeking approval to spend 949.76 billion ru... | Sri Lanka seeks parliament nod for Sept-Dec 2020 vote-on-account Sri Lanka has submitted a draft vote-on-account or mini budget to parliament seeking approval to spend 949.76 billion ru... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker at 298.00/50 to US dollar | 5/6/2024 | Bonds & Forex | Bond yields were down, dealers said. | Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker at 298.00/50 to US dollar Bond yields were down, dealers said. | negative | -1 |
Tax hikes could force Sri Lanka exporters shift to other countries - exporters | 11/26/2022 | Agriculture | New tax hikes will be effective from December 1 | Tax hikes could force Sri Lanka exporters shift to other countries - exporters New tax hikes will be effective from December 1 | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka rupee quoted wider around 195.00/197.50 levels to the US dollar | 2/16/2021 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka rupee quoted wider around 195.00/197.50 levels to the US dollar in the spot market on Tuesday, while bond yiel... | Sri Lanka rupee quoted wider around 195.00/197.50 levels to the US dollar Sri Lanka rupee quoted wider around 195.00/197.50 levels to the US dollar in the spot market on Tuesday, while bond yiel... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka stocks suffer worst loss since October 2020 as margin calls, economic woes bite | 2/21/2022 | Markets | ASPI slipped 4.47 percent | Sri Lanka stocks suffer worst loss since October 2020 as margin calls, economic woes bite ASPI slipped 4.47 percent | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka cigarette sales recovering fast from 38-pct plunge in Coronavirus lockdown | 8/16/2020 | General Industry | Ceylon Tobbacco Plc, a unit British American Tobacco that that has a monopoly in cigarette production said volumes fell ... | Sri Lanka cigarette sales recovering fast from 38-pct plunge in Coronavirus lockdown Ceylon Tobbacco Plc, a unit British American Tobacco that that has a monopoly in cigarette production said volumes fell ... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lankan stocks, bond yields rise | 1/25/2019 | Markets | ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lankan stocks closed higher Friday with foreign buying in Vallibel Finance and selling in John ... | Sri Lankan stocks, bond yields rise ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lankan stocks closed higher Friday with foreign buying in Vallibel Finance and selling in John ... | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka over the worst, but system change needed: President | 1/1/2023 | Economy | Yet I believe that we have already gone through the worst of these times | Sri Lanka over the worst, but system change needed: President Yet I believe that we have already gone through the worst of these times | negative | -1 |
Teejay Lanka to up revenues to US$300mn with productivity driven capacity boost | 9/2/2019 | Apparel | Teeja Lanka Plc, a apparel maker which has operations in Sri Lanka and India is planning to grow revenues 50 percent in ... | Teejay Lanka to up revenues to US$300mn with productivity driven capacity boost Teeja Lanka Plc, a apparel maker which has operations in Sri Lanka and India is planning to grow revenues 50 percent in ... | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka’s rupee opens weaker, stocks up 0.23-pct | 6/7/2019 | Bonds & Forex | ECONOMYNEXT - Sri Lanka’s rupee opened weaker at 176.40/50 on Friday, while bonds yields were steady and stocks o... | Sri Lanka’s rupee opens weaker, stocks up 0.23-pct ECONOMYNEXT - Sri Lanka’s rupee opened weaker at 176.40/50 on Friday, while bonds yields were steady and stocks o... | negative | -1 |
Dilhara Lokuhettige charged by ICC | 4/4/2019 | Sports | Lokuhettige has 14 days from 3 april 2019 to respond to new charges | Dilhara Lokuhettige charged by ICC Lokuhettige has 14 days from 3 april 2019 to respond to new charges | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka slaps country-wide travel ban to contain coronavirus surge | 5/12/2021 | Health | Govt. stops dithering and takes action to contain the fast-spreading Covid-19 wave; total deaths reach 850 | Sri Lanka slaps country-wide travel ban to contain coronavirus surge Govt. stops dithering and takes action to contain the fast-spreading Covid-19 wave; total deaths reach 850 | negative | -1 |
Relocate female prison wards to separate premises: Sri Lanka opposition MP | 10/19/2022 | Human Rights | "Though a female ward exists, it should be relocated to some other region. This would be good for everybody." | Relocate female prison wards to separate premises: Sri Lanka opposition MP "Though a female ward exists, it should be relocated to some other region. This would be good for everybody." | negative | -1 |
Mahinda as Sri Lanka PM, 15-member interim cabinet | 11/21/2019 | Political News | President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's brother Mahinda Rajapaksa would be sworn in as Prime Minister later Thursday and a 15 mem... | Mahinda as Sri Lanka PM, 15-member interim cabinet President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's brother Mahinda Rajapaksa would be sworn in as Prime Minister later Thursday and a 15 mem... | positive | 1 |
Sri Lankan migrant workers for Japan civil aviation sector | 12/8/2023 | Aviation | Sri Lankans to work in Japan's Civil Aviation sector, Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment said | Sri Lankan migrant workers for Japan civil aviation sector Sri Lankans to work in Japan's Civil Aviation sector, Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment said | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka, Qatar central bank governors meet | 1/6/2022 | Economy | Says "excellent discussion on the way forward" | Sri Lanka, Qatar central bank governors meet Says "excellent discussion on the way forward" | positive | 1 |
Social media block, data rivalry cuts Sri Lanka's Dialog Axiata June quarter profit | 8/8/2019 | ICT | June quarter net profit at Sri Lanka's Dialog Axiata fell 29 percent to almost two billion rupees from a year ago as sal... | Social media block, data rivalry cuts Sri Lanka's Dialog Axiata June quarter profit June quarter net profit at Sri Lanka's Dialog Axiata fell 29 percent to almost two billion rupees from a year ago as sal... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka party leaders convened to decide parliament sittings amid COVID spike | 8/13/2021 | Health | “Sittings are most likely to be limited because of the pandemic situation,” the official said. | Sri Lanka party leaders convened to decide parliament sittings amid COVID spike “Sittings are most likely to be limited because of the pandemic situation,” the official said. | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka bond market quiet ahead of holiday season | 12/22/2022 | Bonds & Forex | Central bank's guidance peg for interbank transactions was at 363.16 rupees | Sri Lanka bond market quiet ahead of holiday season Central bank's guidance peg for interbank transactions was at 363.16 rupees | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka police probing death of Dinesh Schaffter | 12/16/2022 | Legal | Borella police and CID investigating | Sri Lanka police probing death of Dinesh Schaffter Borella police and CID investigating | negative | -1 |
No more coronavirus patients here – Chief Epidemiologist | 2/11/2020 | Health | Media reports claiming that another patient infected with Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) has been found in Sri Lanka are ... | No more coronavirus patients here – Chief Epidemiologist Media reports claiming that another patient infected with Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) has been found in Sri Lanka are ... | negative | -1 |
SJB to launch a protest campaign against the government | 3/16/2021 | Politics | The main opposition Samagi Jana Balavegaya held its first-anniversary rally in Colombo yesterday pledging to launch coun... | SJB to launch a protest campaign against the government The main opposition Samagi Jana Balavegaya held its first-anniversary rally in Colombo yesterday pledging to launch coun... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka stock trading halted after 5-pct drop | 4/1/2022 | Markets | Stocks have been falling as forex shortages worsened from a soft-peg | Sri Lanka stock trading halted after 5-pct drop Stocks have been falling as forex shortages worsened from a soft-peg | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka coconut prices up at online auction | 5/19/2020 | Agriculture | Sri Lanka’s average coconut prices grew to 6.5 percent to 47,098 rupees for a 1000 nuts from 44,241 rupees a week earl... | Sri Lanka coconut prices up at online auction Sri Lanka’s average coconut prices grew to 6.5 percent to 47,098 rupees for a 1000 nuts from 44,241 rupees a week earl... | negative | -1 |
UNP elephant symbol dispute: Sajith faction cries foul | 2/12/2020 | Politics | A faction of the main opposition UNP is attempting to use Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa’s popularity with no inte... | UNP elephant symbol dispute: Sajith faction cries foul A faction of the main opposition UNP is attempting to use Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa’s popularity with no inte... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka's JKH starts building US$14mn logistics park | 3/1/2019 | Logistics | Sri Lanka's John Keells Holdings has started building a 14 million US dollar logistics park which will provide services ... | Sri Lanka's JKH starts building US$14mn logistics park Sri Lanka's John Keells Holdings has started building a 14 million US dollar logistics park which will provide services ... | positive | 1 |
Heavy rains expected in Galle, Matara and Kalutara districts | 8/6/2020 | weather | Department of Meteorology states that heavy rainfall above 100 mm is likely to be expected at some places in Sabaragamuw... | Heavy rains expected in Galle, Matara and Kalutara districts Department of Meteorology states that heavy rainfall above 100 mm is likely to be expected at some places in Sabaragamuw... | negative | -1 |
AG clears the arrest of Judge Pilapitiya | 1/24/2020 | Legal | The Attorney General Dappula de Livera has cleared the way for the police to arrest Judge Gehan Pilapitiya for allegedly... | AG clears the arrest of Judge Pilapitiya The Attorney General Dappula de Livera has cleared the way for the police to arrest Judge Gehan Pilapitiya for allegedly... | negative | -1 |
Growing taste for Sri Lankan tea among Chinese youth triggers export boom | 5/21/2019 | Slideshows | ECONOMYNEXT- Chinese youth are acquiring a taste for Sri Lanka’s black tea, with shipments to China, mainly a gre... | Growing taste for Sri Lankan tea among Chinese youth triggers export boom ECONOMYNEXT- Chinese youth are acquiring a taste for Sri Lanka’s black tea, with shipments to China, mainly a gre... | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka's Softlogic makes loss in Dec quarter, expands supermarkets chain | 2/20/2019 | Markets | ECONOMYNEXT - Sri Lanka’s diversified Softlogic Holdings group made a big loss in the December 2018 quarter but r... | Sri Lanka's Softlogic makes loss in Dec quarter, expands supermarkets chain ECONOMYNEXT - Sri Lanka’s diversified Softlogic Holdings group made a big loss in the December 2018 quarter but r... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka govt depts getting foreign grants without telling Treasury: Auditor General | 6/20/2019 | Economy | Several government departments had flouted rules to get hundreds of millions of rupees worth foreign grants without tell... | Sri Lanka govt depts getting foreign grants without telling Treasury: Auditor General Several government departments had flouted rules to get hundreds of millions of rupees worth foreign grants without tell... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka rupee closes at 319.50/320.00 to the US dollar | 9/1/2023 | Markets | Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 319.50/320.00 to the US dollar on Friday after closing at 319.50/320.50 on Thursday | Sri Lanka rupee closes at 319.50/320.00 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 319.50/320.00 to the US dollar on Friday after closing at 319.50/320.50 on Thursday | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka hikes fuel prices after VAT | 1/1/2024 | Energy | Kerosene was cut 11 rupees to 236 rupees a litre | Sri Lanka hikes fuel prices after VAT Kerosene was cut 11 rupees to 236 rupees a litre | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka's Treasuries yields plunge after SRR halved | 6/17/2020 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka's Treasury bill yields plunged across maturities after statutory reserve ratio was halved to 2 percent from 4 ... | Sri Lanka's Treasuries yields plunge after SRR halved Sri Lanka's Treasury bill yields plunged across maturities after statutory reserve ratio was halved to 2 percent from 4 ... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka tea prices ease down in May | 5/25/2020 | Business | Sri Lanka's tea prices continued to ease at auction from April high in the second auction in May though ex-estate tea pr... | Sri Lanka tea prices ease down in May Sri Lanka's tea prices continued to ease at auction from April high in the second auction in May though ex-estate tea pr... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka scraps licences for transport of sand, clay and gravel | 12/5/2019 | Business | Sri Lanka has removed the requirement of a permit for transporting sand, clay and gravel, the cabinet office said. | Sri Lanka scraps licences for transport of sand, clay and gravel Sri Lanka has removed the requirement of a permit for transporting sand, clay and gravel, the cabinet office said. | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka export firms to run during curfew, helpdesk set up | 10/29/2020 | Business | Export firms will continue to operate during curfews and a help desk has been set up to support companies, Sri Lanka's E... | Sri Lanka export firms to run during curfew, helpdesk set up Export firms will continue to operate during curfews and a help desk has been set up to support companies, Sri Lanka's E... | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka to clear barriers to yacht-based tourism | 1/14/2024 | Business | Sri Lanka wants to promote a range of marine linked tourism activitie | Sri Lanka to clear barriers to yacht-based tourism Sri Lanka wants to promote a range of marine linked tourism activitie | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka rupee quoted steady at 199.50/200 to the one week US dollar | 3/26/2021 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee quoted steady at 199.50/200 to the one week US dollar on Friday while yields remained unchanged in d... | Sri Lanka rupee quoted steady at 199.50/200 to the one week US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee quoted steady at 199.50/200 to the one week US dollar on Friday while yields remained unchanged in d... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker at 322/325 to dollar, bonds and t-bills steady | 3/27/2023 | Uncategorized | "All markets were dull during the day," dealers said. | Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker at 322/325 to dollar, bonds and t-bills steady "All markets were dull during the day," dealers said. | negative | -1 |
Super cyclone leaves trail of destruction in Bangladesh, India | 5/21/2020 | International news | The most powerful cyclone to hit Bangladesh and eastern India in more than 20 years tore down homes, carried cars down f... | Super cyclone leaves trail of destruction in Bangladesh, India The most powerful cyclone to hit Bangladesh and eastern India in more than 20 years tore down homes, carried cars down f... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka’s JKH group March net profit down 68-pct | 5/24/2019 | Markets | ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s John Keells Holdings group net profit fell 68 percent to 3.2 billion rupees in t... | Sri Lanka’s JKH group March net profit down 68-pct ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s John Keells Holdings group net profit fell 68 percent to 3.2 billion rupees in t... | negative | -1 |
Nathaniel Rothschild visits Sri Lanka Port City | 1/15/2021 | Business | Nathaniel Rothschild, a member of a Europe-based investment banking family, had visited Sri Lanka's Port City as part o... | Nathaniel Rothschild visits Sri Lanka Port City Nathaniel Rothschild, a member of a Europe-based investment banking family, had visited Sri Lanka's Port City as part o... | positive | 1 |
Chandrika gets top award | 6/18/2019 | Politics | Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunge will receive this year’s Common Ground Award given by the United K... | Chandrika gets top award Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunge will receive this year’s Common Ground Award given by the United K... | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka debt to GDP ratio down to 106-pct of GDP in June 2023 - Corrected | 9/18/2023 | Economy | The exchange rate has depreciated somewhat since June | Sri Lanka debt to GDP ratio down to 106-pct of GDP in June 2023 - Corrected The exchange rate has depreciated somewhat since June | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka gets bids from UK, UAE, South East Asia to develop gas field | 8/27/2019 | Energy | Sri Lanka has received bids from a consortium of 'medium sized' oil companies in the UK, United Arab Emirates and South ... | Sri Lanka gets bids from UK, UAE, South East Asia to develop gas field Sri Lanka has received bids from a consortium of 'medium sized' oil companies in the UK, United Arab Emirates and South ... | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka hotels winter bookings picking up: CB Governor | 7/18/2019 | Business | Sri Lanka's central bank said that winter bookings at Sri Lankan hotels are picking up, after the initial setback due to... | Sri Lanka hotels winter bookings picking up: CB Governor Sri Lanka's central bank said that winter bookings at Sri Lankan hotels are picking up, after the initial setback due to... | positive | 1 |
Researchers cast doubt on Beira Lake neutralisation project | 9/16/2023 | Construction and Real Estate | Researchers raise concerns about the Beira Lake clean-up project | Researchers cast doubt on Beira Lake neutralisation project Researchers raise concerns about the Beira Lake clean-up project | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka stocks end higher | 12/11/2020 | Markets | Sri Lanka stocks closed 0.08 percent higher on Friday pushed by index heavy Melstacorp Plc, Hemas Holdings and E B Crea... | Sri Lanka stocks end higher Sri Lanka stocks closed 0.08 percent higher on Friday pushed by index heavy Melstacorp Plc, Hemas Holdings and E B Crea... | negative | -1 |
European, US stocks resume slide as virus spreads, oil also drops | 3/6/2020 | International news | European and US stock markets resumed their downward slide Thursday, while Brent oil prices slid below $50 a barrel for... | European, US stocks resume slide as virus spreads, oil also drops European and US stock markets resumed their downward slide Thursday, while Brent oil prices slid below $50 a barrel for... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka agency ensures equitable risk transfer in Public Private Partnerships | 11/27/2018 | Economy | ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s National Agency for Public Private Partnerships will ensure equitable allocation... | Sri Lanka agency ensures equitable risk transfer in Public Private Partnerships ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s National Agency for Public Private Partnerships will ensure equitable allocation... | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka rupee quoted weaker at 327.00/327.10 to the US dollar | 11/7/2023 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 326.90/327.10 to the US dollar on Tuesday | Sri Lanka rupee quoted weaker at 327.00/327.10 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 326.90/327.10 to the US dollar on Tuesday | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka to make presentation to creditors on IMF deal on March 30 | 3/24/2023 | Economy | Chaired by CB Governor and Treasury Secy | Sri Lanka to make presentation to creditors on IMF deal on March 30 Chaired by CB Governor and Treasury Secy | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka rupee quoted weaker, gilt yields steady | 10/14/2020 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka rupee was quoted weaker at 184.45/60 to the US dollar on Wednesday while bond yields steady, dealers said. | Sri Lanka rupee quoted weaker, gilt yields steady Sri Lanka rupee was quoted weaker at 184.45/60 to the US dollar on Wednesday while bond yields steady, dealers said. | negative | -1 |
Forty-five children killed in Easter Sunday attack – UNICEF | 4/24/2019 | Uncategorized | At least 45 children have been killed to date from the series of bomb blasts that hit churches and luxury hotels across ... | Forty-five children killed in Easter Sunday attack – UNICEF At least 45 children have been killed to date from the series of bomb blasts that hit churches and luxury hotels across ... | negative | -1 |
IMF official: Sri Lanka’s road ahead is challenging, critical to keep up with reform momentum | 4/22/2024 | Economy | Sri Lanka has implemented a raft of hard reforms under IMF programme | IMF official: Sri Lanka’s road ahead is challenging, critical to keep up with reform momentum Sri Lanka has implemented a raft of hard reforms under IMF programme | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka rupee ends weaker in spot next, gilt yields down | 1/8/2021 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka rupee closed weaker at 191.00/192.50 in the spot next market against the US dollar on Friday, while bond yield... | Sri Lanka rupee ends weaker in spot next, gilt yields down Sri Lanka rupee closed weaker at 191.00/192.50 in the spot next market against the US dollar on Friday, while bond yield... | negative | -1 |
Entrepôt trading in Sri Lanka does not permit waste recycling: BOI | 7/26/2019 | Economy | Sri Lanka's entrepôt trading license does not permit recycling of waste, which is a specialized business requiring se... | Entrepôt trading in Sri Lanka does not permit waste recycling: BOI Sri Lanka's entrepôt trading license does not permit recycling of waste, which is a specialized business requiring se... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka passes law to start parliament budget office | 6/21/2023 | Uncategorized | The Parliamentary Budget Office shall be an independent body and accountable to Parliament | Sri Lanka passes law to start parliament budget office The Parliamentary Budget Office shall be an independent body and accountable to Parliament | positive | 1 |
Sri Lankans will get vaccinated against Covid when WHO approves - Pavithra | 11/25/2020 | Health | Sri Lankans will get the vaccination against Covid 19 as soon as the World Health Organisation-approved vaccine is made ... | Sri Lankans will get vaccinated against Covid when WHO approves - Pavithra Sri Lankans will get the vaccination against Covid 19 as soon as the World Health Organisation-approved vaccine is made ... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka rupee quoted weaker, gilt yields steady | 11/16/2020 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka rupee quoted weaker at 184.90/185.15 to the US dollar in the spot market on Monday while gilt yields flat in d... | Sri Lanka rupee quoted weaker, gilt yields steady Sri Lanka rupee quoted weaker at 184.90/185.15 to the US dollar in the spot market on Monday while gilt yields flat in d... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka's China-backed Hambantota port transships 500,000 vehicles | 12/11/2022 | Logistics | So far this year 223 roll-on-roll-off (RORO) vehicle carriers had called at the Port. | Sri Lanka's China-backed Hambantota port transships 500,000 vehicles So far this year 223 roll-on-roll-off (RORO) vehicle carriers had called at the Port. | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka stock market overtakes Vietnam, trails Venezuela | 1/23/2021 | Markets | Sri Lanka stocks have risen 24.9 percent in 2021, leaving investors 739 billion rupees richer in the first 22 days of th... | Sri Lanka stock market overtakes Vietnam, trails Venezuela Sri Lanka stocks have risen 24.9 percent in 2021, leaving investors 739 billion rupees richer in the first 22 days of th... | positive | 1 |
Global stocks mostly rise after solid US data, earnings | 5/17/2019 | International news | Global stocks mostly rose on Thursday on more benign statements from the United States about trade and a batch of solid ... | Global stocks mostly rise after solid US data, earnings Global stocks mostly rose on Thursday on more benign statements from the United States about trade and a batch of solid ... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka rupee opens flat, gilt yields steady | 6/17/2019 | Bonds & Forex | ECONOMYNEXT – The Sri Lanka rupee opened flat at 176.75/90 against the US dollar in the spot market Monday while ... | Sri Lanka rupee opens flat, gilt yields steady ECONOMYNEXT – The Sri Lanka rupee opened flat at 176.75/90 against the US dollar in the spot market Monday while ... | negative | -1 |
'Lorena' documentary tells Lorena Bobbitt's story in a new light | 3/21/2019 | International news | Mention the name Lorena Bobbitt and the reactions are all too predictable: the knowing snigger, the grimace that indicat... | 'Lorena' documentary tells Lorena Bobbitt's story in a new light Mention the name Lorena Bobbitt and the reactions are all too predictable: the knowing snigger, the grimace that indicat... | negative | -1 |
In surprise visit, Prez tells BIA officials to minimise delays and inconveniences | 1/17/2020 | Economy | In an announced visit to the Bandaranaike International Airport yesterday, President Rajapaksa instructed officials to m... | In surprise visit, Prez tells BIA officials to minimise delays and inconveniences In an announced visit to the Bandaranaike International Airport yesterday, President Rajapaksa instructed officials to m... | positive | 1 |
India's Mahindra Finance acquires Sri Lanka's Ideal Finance for Rs.2bn | 8/20/2019 | Banking | India's Mahindra Finance has invested 2 billion rupees in equity in Sri Lanka's capital short Ideal Finance Limited to a... | India's Mahindra Finance acquires Sri Lanka's Ideal Finance for Rs.2bn India's Mahindra Finance has invested 2 billion rupees in equity in Sri Lanka's capital short Ideal Finance Limited to a... | positive | 1 |
Second Vietnamese family fears son among 39 UK truck dead | 10/26/2019 | International news | Another Vietnamese citizen is feared among 39 people found dead in a truck in Britain this week, after his father told A... | Second Vietnamese family fears son among 39 UK truck dead Another Vietnamese citizen is feared among 39 people found dead in a truck in Britain this week, after his father told A... | negative | -1 |
Top Sri Lanka financial professional Ravi Abeysuriya passes away | 10/26/2023 | Culture | He was the first country head of Fitch Ratings and Amba Research in Sri Lanka | Top Sri Lanka financial professional Ravi Abeysuriya passes away He was the first country head of Fitch Ratings and Amba Research in Sri Lanka | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka rupee closes stronger at 318.10/40 to the US dollar | 1/24/2024 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 318.10/40 to the US dollar on Wednesday, dealers said. Bond yields were down. | Sri Lanka rupee closes stronger at 318.10/40 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 318.10/40 to the US dollar on Wednesday, dealers said. Bond yields were down. | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka will not receive next batch of Covishield anytime soon: Official | 4/30/2021 | Health | Meanwhile, around 65 -75 people who had received the first dose of Covishield have tested positive for the virus | Sri Lanka will not receive next batch of Covishield anytime soon: Official Meanwhile, around 65 -75 people who had received the first dose of Covishield have tested positive for the virus | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka in economic crisis after policies made on cooked-up issues, anti-science: Eran | 3/28/2022 | Economy | There were claims that money printing does not lead to inflation. But now Sri Lanka has the highest inflation in Asia | Sri Lanka in economic crisis after policies made on cooked-up issues, anti-science: Eran There were claims that money printing does not lead to inflation. But now Sri Lanka has the highest inflation in Asia | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka to accept internationally recognised medical degrees | 5/7/2024 | Health | Will change medical ordinance to accept medical degrees awarded by internationally recognized unis | Sri Lanka to accept internationally recognised medical degrees Will change medical ordinance to accept medical degrees awarded by internationally recognized unis | negative | -1 |
UNP cannot win without the support of minority parties – Hirunika | 8/27/2019 | Uncategorized | United National Party (UNP) backbencher Hirunika Premachandra said that UNP cannot win the presidential elections nor ca... | UNP cannot win without the support of minority parties – Hirunika United National Party (UNP) backbencher Hirunika Premachandra said that UNP cannot win the presidential elections nor ca... | negative | -1 |
Dengue threat on the rise | 6/10/2019 | Health | The health authorities are warning that there is a risk of another Dengue epidemic as the Southwest monsoon is active. | Dengue threat on the rise The health authorities are warning that there is a risk of another Dengue epidemic as the Southwest monsoon is active. | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka's BOI eyes getting third party regulatory clearances for investors | 2/27/2023 | Economy | In fact, some projects require approvals from 70 institutions | Sri Lanka's BOI eyes getting third party regulatory clearances for investors In fact, some projects require approvals from 70 institutions | negative | -1 |
Wanted suspect in Easter attacks arrested in Kathankudy. | 5/16/2019 | Uncategorized | A man wanted in connection with the Easter Sunday is in police custody after he was located in New Kaththankudy yesterd... | Wanted suspect in Easter attacks arrested in Kathankudy. A man wanted in connection with the Easter Sunday is in police custody after he was located in New Kaththankudy yesterd... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker at 322.50/75, bond yields steady | 9/6/2023 | Bonds & Forex | Some bond yields were stable | Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker at 322.50/75, bond yields steady Some bond yields were stable | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka to restructure police, security force leadership: President | 4/23/2019 | Defence | Sri Lanka's President Maithripala Sirisena said he will restructure the police and military over the next week after a s... | Sri Lanka to restructure police, security force leadership: President Sri Lanka's President Maithripala Sirisena said he will restructure the police and military over the next week after a s... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka shuts schools in Western, Wayamba provinces | 4/26/2021 | Health | Other provinces to remain open, 952 new cases on Monday | Sri Lanka shuts schools in Western, Wayamba provinces Other provinces to remain open, 952 new cases on Monday | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka T-bond yields ease despite debt haircut threats | 10/3/2022 | Bonds & Forex | Uncertainty over debt restructuring remains | Sri Lanka T-bond yields ease despite debt haircut threats Uncertainty over debt restructuring remains | positive | 1 |
Foreign Ministry to open Regional Consular office in Kandy | 2/5/2021 | International Relations | Sri Lanka’s Foreign Ministry will open a Consular Affairs office in Kandy tomorrow February 6, offering these services... | Foreign Ministry to open Regional Consular office in Kandy Sri Lanka’s Foreign Ministry will open a Consular Affairs office in Kandy tomorrow February 6, offering these services... | positive | 1 |
Navy tracing the contacts of the Sailor with COVID 19 | 4/23/2020 | Health | The Sri Lanka Navy is conducting tracing within the navy for the contacts of the Navy Sailor who was tested positive for... | Navy tracing the contacts of the Sailor with COVID 19 The Sri Lanka Navy is conducting tracing within the navy for the contacts of the Navy Sailor who was tested positive for... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka considers house arrest due to prison overcrowding | 12/13/2023 | Legal | Considering introduction of legal provisions to retain suspects, accused under house arrest instead of remanding | Sri Lanka considers house arrest due to prison overcrowding Considering introduction of legal provisions to retain suspects, accused under house arrest instead of remanding | negative | -1 |