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Sri Lanka mulls mandating prices for shopping bags in supermarkets
18-May-24
Business
Supermarkets may start charging for bags
Sri Lanka mulls mandating prices for shopping bags in supermarkets Supermarkets may start charging for bags
NEGATIVE
Other
India, China interested in Sri Lanka Climate Change University; UK may also help
17-May-24
Climate Change
Sri Lanka is pushing to establish an International Climate Change University in central town of Kotmale
India, China interested in Sri Lanka Climate Change University; UK may also help Sri Lanka is pushing to establish an International Climate Change University in central town of Kotmale
POSITIVE
Other
Supreme Global says ropes in Malaysia's MMAG for SriLankan Airlines bid
17-May-24
General Economy
MAC will provide freighter aircraft and operational support to establish a cargo feeder network for SriLankan Airlines
Supreme Global says ropes in Malaysia's MMAG for SriLankan Airlines bid MAC will provide freighter aircraft and operational support to establish a cargo feeder network for SriLankan Airlines
NEGATIVE
Transportation
Sri Lanka rupee closes stronger at 299.70/80 to US dollar
17-May-24
Bonds & Forex
Bond yields were up
Sri Lanka rupee closes stronger at 299.70/80 to US dollar Bond yields were up
NEGATIVE
Other
Sri Lanka stocks close down, banks steady
17-May-24
Stocks & Companies
Dipped Products Plc saw investor interest (Rs115mn) and the share closed up at 33.50.
Sri Lanka stocks close down, banks steady Dipped Products Plc saw investor interest (Rs115mn) and the share closed up at 33.50.
NEGATIVE
Other
Sri Lanka fresh water fishermen protest floating solar plant
17-May-24
Energy
"We urge the authorities to consider these risks and explore alternative locations"
Sri Lanka fresh water fishermen protest floating solar plant "We urge the authorities to consider these risks and explore alternative locations"
NEGATIVE
Other
Harsha says Sri Lanka must look to South India for growth, acknowledges president's successes
17-May-24
Economy
"I'm not Sajith nor Aruna. I'm Harsha."
Harsha says Sri Lanka must look to South India for growth, acknowledges president's successes "I'm not Sajith nor Aruna. I'm Harsha."
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Other
Sri Lanka consumers lack awareness, laws alone not enough: CAA
17-May-24
Consumer Affairs
Consumer Affairs Authority says local buyers lack awareness compared to rest of the world
Sri Lanka consumers lack awareness, laws alone not enough: CAA Consumer Affairs Authority says local buyers lack awareness compared to rest of the world
NEGATIVE
Other
Sri Lanka state minister of finance says he received threatening phone call
17-May-24
Politics
"The call was taken to the ministry office," he said.
Sri Lanka state minister of finance says he received threatening phone call "The call was taken to the ministry office," he said.
NEGATIVE
Other
Sri Lanka's Bimputh Finance changes name
17-May-24
Stocks & Companies
Decided to change the company name as Bimputh Lanka Investments PLC
Sri Lanka's Bimputh Finance changes name Decided to change the company name as Bimputh Lanka Investments PLC
NEGATIVE
Other
Sri Lanka rupee opens stronger at 299.90/300.10 to US dollar
17-May-24
Bonds & Forex
Bond yields were steady.
Sri Lanka rupee opens stronger at 299.90/300.10 to US dollar Bond yields were steady.
POSITIVE
Other
Sri Lanka sees 15,000 tri-force absentees respond to amnesty; State Minister says no extension
17-May-24
Defence
Around 26,000 military personnel have been absent from the services: Minister
Sri Lanka sees 15,000 tri-force absentees respond to amnesty; State Minister says no extension Around 26,000 military personnel have been absent from the services: Minister
NEGATIVE
Other
WFP, USAID support Sri Lanka focus on disaster management
17-May-24
Weather and Climate
National level dialogue to develop and strengthen cooperation among all stakeholders involved in disaster risk reduction
WFP, USAID support Sri Lanka focus on disaster management National level dialogue to develop and strengthen cooperation among all stakeholders involved in disaster risk reduction
POSITIVE
Other
MR doubles down on anti-privatisation even as party members bat for reforms
16-May-24
Politics
"We do not approve of this," he said.
MR doubles down on anti-privatisation even as party members bat for reforms "We do not approve of this," he said.
NEGATIVE
Other
US, Sri Lanka Navy discuss anti-drug trafficking measures
16-May-24
Defence
Collaboration on initiatives to enhance maritime domain awareness, bolstering anti-drug trafficking measures
US, Sri Lanka Navy discuss anti-drug trafficking measures Collaboration on initiatives to enhance maritime domain awareness, bolstering anti-drug trafficking measures
POSITIVE
Transportation
Sri Lanka rupee closes stronger at 300.70/90 to US dollar
16-May-24
Bonds & Forex
Bond yields were up.
Sri Lanka rupee closes stronger at 300.70/90 to US dollar Bond yields were up.
POSITIVE
Other
Sri Lanka stocks close down, interest in JKH
16-May-24
Stocks & Companies
Turnover was down at 1.4 billion. This was its lowest since April 22.
Sri Lanka stocks close down, interest in JKH Turnover was down at 1.4 billion. This was its lowest since April 22.
NEGATIVE
Other
Fonterra to exit or sell down Sri Lanka unit
16-May-24
Business
To keep ingredient and food service supply divisions
Fonterra to exit or sell down Sri Lanka unit To keep ingredient and food service supply divisions
NEGATIVE
Food Products
Sri Lanka to shrink Army over 50-pct by 2030, to strengthen Navy: State Defence Minister
16-May-24
Defence
Political leaders have been reluctant to slash the size of military fearing repercussions in elections
Sri Lanka to shrink Army over 50-pct by 2030, to strengthen Navy: State Defence Minister Political leaders have been reluctant to slash the size of military fearing repercussions in elections
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Other
Sri Lanka planning patient bill of rights: Minister
16-May-24
Health
Medical and health staff sometimes do not listen to the patient. Ministry of Health received nearly 700 complaints
Sri Lanka planning patient bill of rights: Minister Medical and health staff sometimes do not listen to the patient. Ministry of Health received nearly 700 complaints
NEGATIVE
Other
Sri Lanka will not recover for 15 years if current policies change: Semasinghe
16-May-24
Economy
Disingenuous statements will not count at the election, said Semasinghe.
Sri Lanka will not recover for 15 years if current policies change: Semasinghe Disingenuous statements will not count at the election, said Semasinghe.
NEGATIVE
Other
Sri Lanka's Lanka Pay ties up with PhonePe to help Indian tourists
16-May-24
Economy
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Sri Lanka's Lanka Pay ties up with PhonePe to help Indian tourists .
NEGATIVE
Other
Sri Lanka plans diplomatic mission to rescue ex-soldiers from Russia-Ukraine war
16-May-24
Defence
We have already spoken to the Russian Ambassador regarding this
Sri Lanka plans diplomatic mission to rescue ex-soldiers from Russia-Ukraine war We have already spoken to the Russian Ambassador regarding this
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Other
Sri Lanka's Industrial Development Boards signs deal to support MSMEs
16-May-24
Business
IDB launching program for the development of micro, small and medium scale entrepreneurs
Sri Lanka's Industrial Development Boards signs deal to support MSMEs IDB launching program for the development of micro, small and medium scale entrepreneurs
POSITIVE
Capital Goods
Some individuals making claims to cause stock market downturn: President
16-May-24
Stocks & Companies
"When they made this type of statements the stock market will face a down turn on the following day."
Some individuals making claims to cause stock market downturn: President "When they made this type of statements the stock market will face a down turn on the following day."
NEGATIVE
Other
Sri Lanka rupee opens stronger at 301.75/302.50 to US dollar
16-May-24
Bonds & Forex
Bond yields were up
Sri Lanka rupee opens stronger at 301.75/302.50 to US dollar Bond yields were up
NEGATIVE
Other
Sri Lanka appoints special panel to provide state lands to military ahead of polls
16-May-24
Defence
Sri Lankan military is highly regarded by majority for its role in winning a 26-year war against LTTE
Sri Lanka appoints special panel to provide state lands to military ahead of polls Sri Lankan military is highly regarded by majority for its role in winning a 26-year war against LTTE
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Other
Sri Lanka adopted 75 new laws in the past two years: President
15-May-24
Legal
"The stability of a country depends on the rule of law. A country gains recognition only when justice is done"
Sri Lanka adopted 75 new laws in the past two years: President "The stability of a country depends on the rule of law. A country gains recognition only when justice is done"
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Other
Adani deal symptomatic of Sri Lanka's high costs from lack of competition: Analyst
15-May-24
Economy
"The fundamental problem with Sri Lanka is we have to expose this economy to market,"
Adani deal symptomatic of Sri Lanka's high costs from lack of competition: Analyst "The fundamental problem with Sri Lanka is we have to expose this economy to market,"
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Other
Sri Lanka T-bill yields down across maturities
15-May-24
Bonds & Forex
Sri Lanka’s Treasury bill yields fell across maturities at Wednesday’s auction, data from the state debt office show...
Sri Lanka T-bill yields down across maturities Sri Lanka’s Treasury bill yields fell across maturities at Wednesday’s auction, data from the state debt office show...
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Other
Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker at 302.00/40 to US dollar
15-May-24
Bonds & Forex
Bond yields were down.
Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker at 302.00/40 to US dollar Bond yields were down.
NEGATIVE
Other
Sri Lanka govt extends military benefits for CDF ahead of polls   
15-May-24
Defence
President Wickremesinghe, also the defence minister, is expected to contest in the presidency later 2024
Sri Lanka govt extends military benefits for CDF ahead of polls    President Wickremesinghe, also the defence minister, is expected to contest in the presidency later 2024
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Other
Sri Lanka stocks close down, selling pressure on banks
15-May-24
Stocks & Companies
"Market was a bit volatile today, and there was some profit-taking seen,"
Sri Lanka stocks close down, selling pressure on banks "Market was a bit volatile today, and there was some profit-taking seen,"
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Other
Visiting China Garment Association members meet Sri Lanka firms
15-May-24
Apparel
Objective of this high-level delegation was to bolster existing trade relations, explore fresh avenues of collaboration
Visiting China Garment Association members meet Sri Lanka firms Objective of this high-level delegation was to bolster existing trade relations, explore fresh avenues of collaboration
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Other
Sri Lanka defence university gets almost 1,000 applicants for medical degree
15-May-24
Education
Sri Lanka’s cabinet approved paid medical degrees at KDU on April 2024.
Sri Lanka defence university gets almost 1,000 applicants for medical degree Sri Lanka’s cabinet approved paid medical degrees at KDU on April 2024.
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Other
Sri Lanka economic governance forum hosted by Advocata
15-May-24
Economy
It will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo from 8.30am onwards
Sri Lanka economic governance forum hosted by Advocata It will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo from 8.30am onwards
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Other
Sri Lanka Freedom Party anti-Sirisena faction, New Alliance meet for talks
15-May-24
Politics
The meeting took place in Madiwela on Tuesday May 14.
Sri Lanka Freedom Party anti-Sirisena faction, New Alliance meet for talks The meeting took place in Madiwela on Tuesday May 14.
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Other
Russia envoy asked for list of Sri Lankans hired for Ukraine war, ashes of the dead
15-May-24
Defence
"We asked if they can repatriate the remains of the dead Sri Lankan war heroes at least"
Russia envoy asked for list of Sri Lankans hired for Ukraine war, ashes of the dead "We asked if they can repatriate the remains of the dead Sri Lankan war heroes at least"
NEGATIVE
Other
Sri Lanka to investigate those who refused government free rice: State Minister
15-May-24
Economic Crisis
Any party fraudulently obtaining Aswesuma benefits may not have come forward to get it for fear of revealing identity
Sri Lanka to investigate those who refused government free rice: State Minister Any party fraudulently obtaining Aswesuma benefits may not have come forward to get it for fear of revealing identity
NEGATIVE
Other
Sri Lanka must modernise agriculture, reorient towards growing export markets: president
15-May-24
Agriculture
"They will have to be fed, and food will have to be supplied to a strong middle class in those regions."
Sri Lanka must modernise agriculture, reorient towards growing export markets: president "They will have to be fed, and food will have to be supplied to a strong middle class in those regions."
NEGATIVE
Food Products
Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court officials learn high tech system in India’s apex court
15-May-24
Courts
India has offered a raft of training to Sri Lankan civil servants, scholarship for students to learn in India
Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court officials learn high tech system in India’s apex court India has offered a raft of training to Sri Lankan civil servants, scholarship for students to learn in India
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Other
Families complain about 280 Sri Lankans in Russia-Ukraine war, 16 confirmed dead
15-May-24
Defence
So far 16 persons have been confirmed dead
Families complain about 280 Sri Lankans in Russia-Ukraine war, 16 confirmed dead So far 16 persons have been confirmed dead
NEGATIVE
Other
Sri Lanka telecom law change hits media freedom: opposition
15-May-24
Legal
"When you grant greater power, there would be an increase in the opportunity for extortion."
Sri Lanka telecom law change hits media freedom: opposition "When you grant greater power, there would be an increase in the opportunity for extortion."
POSITIVE
Other
Sri Lanka in talks with India to set up arms manufacturing unit: State Defence Minister
15-May-24
Defence
Sri Lanka is already into arms manufacturing, but at a small scale
Sri Lanka in talks with India to set up arms manufacturing unit: State Defence Minister Sri Lanka is already into arms manufacturing, but at a small scale
NEGATIVE
Capital Goods
Sri Lanka rupee opens weaker at 301.50/302.50 to US dollar
15-May-24
Bonds & Forex
Bond yields were down.
Sri Lanka rupee opens weaker at 301.50/302.50 to US dollar Bond yields were down.
NEGATIVE
Other
Sri Lanka's HNB net up 2-pct in March 2024 quarter
15-May-24
Banking
The reported earnings of 12.61 rupees for the quarter
Sri Lanka's HNB net up 2-pct in March 2024 quarter The reported earnings of 12.61 rupees for the quarter
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Other
Sri Lanka's Commercial Bank net up 152-pct in March quarter
15-May-24
Banking
Net interest income improves
Sri Lanka's Commercial Bank net up 152-pct in March quarter Net interest income improves
POSITIVE
Other
New twist in VFS Global visa deal, officials dodge COPF summons
14-May-24
Legal
COPF chief says officials have violated parliamentary priviledge
New twist in VFS Global visa deal, officials dodge COPF summons COPF chief says officials have violated parliamentary priviledge
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Other
Sri Lanka to present Economic Transformation Bill
14-May-24
Economy
Proposed Economic Transformation bill will be gazetted shortly
Sri Lanka to present Economic Transformation Bill Proposed Economic Transformation bill will be gazetted shortly
POSITIVE
Other
Sri Lanka's EDB and Peoples' Bank tie up to offer exporters finance, knowledge
14-May-24
Trade
People’s Bank to offer financial advisory services, funding facilities, and trade finance options to exporters with ED...
Sri Lanka's EDB and Peoples' Bank tie up to offer exporters finance, knowledge People’s Bank to offer financial advisory services, funding facilities, and trade finance options to exporters with ED...
POSITIVE
Other
Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker at 301/302.00 to US dollar
14-May-24
Bonds & Forex
Bond yields were down.
Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker at 301/302.00 to US dollar Bond yields were down.
NEGATIVE
Other
Sri Lanka govt workers want basic salary hike over cost of living allowances
14-May-24
Economy
"We urge the government to add an amount to the government workers' basic salary."
Sri Lanka govt workers want basic salary hike over cost of living allowances "We urge the government to add an amount to the government workers' basic salary."
NEGATIVE
Other
Sri Lanka stocks close down, driven by political uncertainty
14-May-24
Stocks & Companies
Turnover was 3.3 billion.
Sri Lanka stocks close down, driven by political uncertainty Turnover was 3.3 billion.
NEGATIVE
Other
Sri Lanka's Pick Me powers JumJum mobike app in Nepal
14-May-24
Ground
The app called JumJum (Let’s Go) will initially launch in Kathmandu
Sri Lanka's Pick Me powers JumJum mobike app in Nepal The app called JumJum (Let’s Go) will initially launch in Kathmandu
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Other
Sri Lanka coconut prices largely unchanged at auction
14-May-24
Agriculture
Wholesale prices were 95 to 110 rupees for large nuts and 85 to 90 rupees for small nuts
Sri Lanka coconut prices largely unchanged at auction Wholesale prices were 95 to 110 rupees for large nuts and 85 to 90 rupees for small nuts
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Other
Sri Lanka unlikely to hold O/L English, Science exams again despite complaints: Minister
14-May-24
Education
Reports have emerged of leakage of English paper, out side syllabus being included in Science
Sri Lanka unlikely to hold O/L English, Science exams again despite complaints: Minister Reports have emerged of leakage of English paper, out side syllabus being included in Science
NEGATIVE
Other
Sri Lanka to allow renewable power wheeling
14-May-24
Energy
Wheeling allows power from a plant to be carried to a different location by paying a fee to the network operator
Sri Lanka to allow renewable power wheeling Wheeling allows power from a plant to be carried to a different location by paying a fee to the network operator
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Other
Ex-forces personnel being hired as estate managers a problem: Sri Lanka Minister
14-May-24
Tea
“What they do is for private estates, they will get a retired person from the army or the Police,”
Ex-forces personnel being hired as estate managers a problem: Sri Lanka Minister “What they do is for private estates, they will get a retired person from the army or the Police,”
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Other
Sri Lanka's NSB subsidiary staff to be offered VRS: Minister
14-May-24
Banking
Sri Lanka Savings Bank staff will be offered a voluntary retirement scheme,
Sri Lanka's NSB subsidiary staff to be offered VRS: Minister Sri Lanka Savings Bank staff will be offered a voluntary retirement scheme,
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Other
Sri Lanka cigarette taxes down amid legal sales fall in 2024 March quarter
14-May-24
Markets
Turnover linked taxes fell to 31.7 billion rupees from 34.2 billion rupees
Sri Lanka cigarette taxes down amid legal sales fall in 2024 March quarter Turnover linked taxes fell to 31.7 billion rupees from 34.2 billion rupees
NEGATIVE
Other
Sri Lanka rupee opens weaker at 300.50/301.00 to US dollar
14-May-24
Bonds & Forex
Bond yields were down, dealers said.
Sri Lanka rupee opens weaker at 300.50/301.00 to US dollar Bond yields were down, dealers said.
NEGATIVE
Other
Hundreds of Sri Lankans hospitalised in Russia-Ukraine war; legislator seeks special envoy
14-May-24
Defence
There is a diplomatic intervention that is needed
Hundreds of Sri Lankans hospitalised in Russia-Ukraine war; legislator seeks special envoy There is a diplomatic intervention that is needed
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Other
Sri Lanka IORA Business Conclave to explore untapped markets
13-May-24
Business
IORA Business Conclave 2024 on May 28 and 29 will focus on sectors significant to economy
Sri Lanka IORA Business Conclave to explore untapped markets IORA Business Conclave 2024 on May 28 and 29 will focus on sectors significant to economy
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Other
Sri Lanka sells Rs70bn in 2028 to 2032 bonds
13-May-24
Bonds & Forex
Sri Lanka has sold 70 billion rupees in 2028, 2030 and 2032 bonds, data from the state debt office showed.
Sri Lanka sells Rs70bn in 2028 to 2032 bonds Sri Lanka has sold 70 billion rupees in 2028, 2030 and 2032 bonds, data from the state debt office showed.
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Other
Sri Lanka rupee closes flat at 299.00/30 to US dollar
13-May-24
Bonds & Forex
Sri Lanka’s rupee closed flat at 299.00/30 to the US dollar on Monday, dealers said. Bond yields were down.
Sri Lanka rupee closes flat at 299.00/30 to US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee closed flat at 299.00/30 to the US dollar on Monday, dealers said. Bond yields were down.
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Other
Sri Lanka stocks close down, turnover drops to 1.7bn
13-May-24
Stocks & Companies
Turnover was the lowest in two weeks at 1.7 billion. The capital goods sector brought in most
Sri Lanka stocks close down, turnover drops to 1.7bn Turnover was the lowest in two weeks at 1.7 billion. The capital goods sector brought in most
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Other
Sri Lanka expert panel reviews RPC land lease; Minister demands action
13-May-24
Agriculture
RPCs are already brought under Finance Ministry by President Wickremesinghe
Sri Lanka expert panel reviews RPC land lease; Minister demands action RPCs are already brought under Finance Ministry by President Wickremesinghe
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Other
Sri Lanka might look into water tariff reduction “very soon”: Minister
13-May-24
Government services
Government raised water tariff between 30-50% in 2023,
Sri Lanka might look into water tariff reduction “very soon”: Minister Government raised water tariff between 30-50% in 2023,
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Other
IMF urges Maldives to halt money printing to keep dollar peg amid 'debt distress'
13-May-24
South Asia
Maldives remains at high risk of external and overall debt distress
IMF urges Maldives to halt money printing to keep dollar peg amid 'debt distress' Maldives remains at high risk of external and overall debt distress
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Other
Sri Lanka BoI, Orion sign US$1.78mn deal to expand Orion Colombo, Orion Nest
13-May-24
Business
Agreement with Board of Investment of Sri Lanka for US$1.78mn to expand Orion Colombo and Orion Nest
Sri Lanka BoI, Orion sign US$1.78mn deal to expand Orion Colombo, Orion Nest Agreement with Board of Investment of Sri Lanka for US$1.78mn to expand Orion Colombo and Orion Nest
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Other
IORA chair Sri Lanka invited for BRICS Foreign Minister summit in Russia
13-May-24
International Relations
Sri Lanka, a founding member of IORA, assumed the chairmanship in October 2023.
IORA chair Sri Lanka invited for BRICS Foreign Minister summit in Russia Sri Lanka, a founding member of IORA, assumed the chairmanship in October 2023.
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Sri Lanka rupee opens stronger at 298.80/299.30 to US dollar
13-May-24
Bonds & Forex
Bond yields were broadly steady, dealers said.
Sri Lanka rupee opens stronger at 298.80/299.30 to US dollar Bond yields were broadly steady, dealers said.
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Other
Sri Lanka Port City offshore banking regulations within two months: Minister
13-May-24
Banking
The banking regulations remains to be approved by parliament
Sri Lanka Port City offshore banking regulations within two months: Minister The banking regulations remains to be approved by parliament
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Other
Sri Lanka VFS Global visa deal despite IMF anti-corruption requirements: opposition
13-May-24
Business
Having pledged all those new measures, and agreed to the IMF conditions, what does the government do?
Sri Lanka VFS Global visa deal despite IMF anti-corruption requirements: opposition Having pledged all those new measures, and agreed to the IMF conditions, what does the government do?
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Other
Sri Lanka strongly expects to sign up US$3.0 FDI in 2024, with China refinery
12-May-24
Economy
Sri Lanka elections, high tax rates are challenges
Sri Lanka strongly expects to sign up US$3.0 FDI in 2024, with China refinery Sri Lanka elections, high tax rates are challenges
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Sri Lanka ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa slams privatization
12-May-24
Political News
In fact, my government actually re-acquired some state owned enterprises
Sri Lanka ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa slams privatization In fact, my government actually re-acquired some state owned enterprises
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China Duty Free operations in Sri Lanka Port City planned in June: Minister
12-May-24
Business
A cabinet paper relating to its operations has been submitted
China Duty Free operations in Sri Lanka Port City planned in June: Minister A cabinet paper relating to its operations has been submitted
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Other
Sri Lanka tea prices rise for third straight week
12-May-24
Business
However prices were down from March highs
Sri Lanka tea prices rise for third straight week However prices were down from March highs
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Sri Lanka to deal with Iran, Russia in non-sanctioned areas: FM 
11-May-24
Political News
Sri Lanka's trade, investment hit by UIS-led sanctions on Iran, Russia
Sri Lanka to deal with Iran, Russia in non-sanctioned areas: FM  Sri Lanka's trade, investment hit by UIS-led sanctions on Iran, Russia
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Other
Sri Lanka official remittances cross $2bn in Jan-April 2024
11-May-24
Economy
Remittances are on the rise after the central bank stopped parallel exchange rat
Sri Lanka official remittances cross $2bn in Jan-April 2024 Remittances are on the rise after the central bank stopped parallel exchange rat
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Two bills to empower women during economic recovery
11-May-24
Economy
A society with capitalists and philanthropists can become more vigilant against violence towards women, president says
Two bills to empower women during economic recovery A society with capitalists and philanthropists can become more vigilant against violence towards women, president says
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Sri Lanka’s April tourism revenue rise 52-pct
11-May-24
Tourism
Sri Lanka's tourism industry recovering faster and outperforming
Sri Lanka’s April tourism revenue rise 52-pct Sri Lanka's tourism industry recovering faster and outperforming
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Sri Lanka in talks with Canada investors for US$500mn industrial zone in Jaffna
10-May-24
Economy
The industrial park will be build on 700 acres by a defunct state-run cement factory.
Sri Lanka in talks with Canada investors for US$500mn industrial zone in Jaffna The industrial park will be build on 700 acres by a defunct state-run cement factory.
NEGATIVE
Capital Goods
Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker at 299.00/30 to US dollar
10-May-24
Bonds & Forex
Bond yields were down, dealers said.
Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker at 299.00/30 to US dollar Bond yields were down, dealers said.
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Other
Sri Lanka SJB leadership still members of UNP, claims Diana's spouse
10-May-24
Politics
"It was given for them to take the party forward and serve the people of the country," he said.
Sri Lanka SJB leadership still members of UNP, claims Diana's spouse "It was given for them to take the party forward and serve the people of the country," he said.
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Other
Sri Lanka stocks close up, turnover at Rs2.5bn
10-May-24
Stocks & Companies
Turnover was at 2.5 billion. Capital goods (Rs680mn) and banks (Rs665mn) brought in the most turnover.
Sri Lanka stocks close up, turnover at Rs2.5bn Turnover was at 2.5 billion. Capital goods (Rs680mn) and banks (Rs665mn) brought in the most turnover.
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Rahuman becomes 2nd Sri Lankan MP to be sworn in twice in 2020-elected parliament
10-May-24
Politics
Already Jayantha Ketagoda sworn in twice in the current parliament
Rahuman becomes 2nd Sri Lankan MP to be sworn in twice in 2020-elected parliament Already Jayantha Ketagoda sworn in twice in the current parliament
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Other
Mujibur Rahuman back in Sri Lanka parliament after Diana departs
10-May-24
Politics
The Supreme Court made the verdict on Gamage on Wednesday May 08.
Mujibur Rahuman back in Sri Lanka parliament after Diana departs The Supreme Court made the verdict on Gamage on Wednesday May 08.
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Other
Sri Lanka Defense Ministry sets up office to track personnel in Ukraine, Russia
10-May-24
Defence
Request for information via telephone number 0112441146.
Sri Lanka Defense Ministry sets up office to track personnel in Ukraine, Russia Request for information via telephone number 0112441146.
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Other
Sri Lanka rupee opens flat at 298.40/80 to US dollar
10-May-24
Bonds & Forex
Bond yields were broadly steady, dealers said.
Sri Lanka rupee opens flat at 298.40/80 to US dollar Bond yields were broadly steady, dealers said.
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Other
Sri Lanka Central Bank in push to tighten SIM re-issue over mobile banking scam
10-May-24
Banking
The central bank together with banks are tightening security on an ongoing basis
Sri Lanka Central Bank in push to tighten SIM re-issue over mobile banking scam The central bank together with banks are tightening security on an ongoing basis
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Other
Sri Lanka waits for clearance to implement India-funded Unique ID card project
10-May-24
Uncategorized
The project has raised concerns over data privacy of Sri Lankan citizens and protection of personal data
Sri Lanka waits for clearance to implement India-funded Unique ID card project The project has raised concerns over data privacy of Sri Lankan citizens and protection of personal data
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Sri Lanka to change telecom law to allow private party to build towers: State Minister
9-May-24
Technology
The amendment aims to boost digital economy in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka to change telecom law to allow private party to build towers: State Minister The amendment aims to boost digital economy in Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka to bring National Cyber Security Act amid surge in social network users: State minister
9-May-24
ICT
The user base across all social networks has surged from 60 million to 74 million.
Sri Lanka to bring National Cyber Security Act amid surge in social network users: State minister The user base across all social networks has surged from 60 million to 74 million.
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Sri Lanka rupee closes steady at 298.65/80 to US dollar
9-May-24
Bonds & Forex
Bond yields were down, dealers said.
Sri Lanka rupee closes steady at 298.65/80 to US dollar Bond yields were down, dealers said.
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Sri Lanka stocks close up, Dialog, banks drive turnover
9-May-24
Stocks & Companies
Banks saw renewed interest and nearly all banking shares closed up in the day.
Sri Lanka stocks close up, Dialog, banks drive turnover Banks saw renewed interest and nearly all banking shares closed up in the day.
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Sri Lanka SEC approves scholars to certify Islamic securities
9-May-24
Markets
The SEC considers this as an essential step to satisfy the needs of Islamic investors
Sri Lanka SEC approves scholars to certify Islamic securities The SEC considers this as an essential step to satisfy the needs of Islamic investors
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Palestine issue helps Sri Lanka to regain reputation among OIC after cremation criticism
9-May-24
International Relations
Sri Lanka implemented forced cremation of Covid victim under Gotabaya Rajapaksa government
Palestine issue helps Sri Lanka to regain reputation among OIC after cremation criticism Sri Lanka implemented forced cremation of Covid victim under Gotabaya Rajapaksa government
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Sri Lanka to end emission testing duopoly
9-May-24
Transport
State organizations like the Sri Lanka Transport Board can also do emission testing
Sri Lanka to end emission testing duopoly State organizations like the Sri Lanka Transport Board can also do emission testing
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Sri Lanka to hold Presidential polls between Sept 17-Oct16: Commission
9-May-24
Political News
To call for nominations
Sri Lanka to hold Presidential polls between Sept 17-Oct16: Commission To call for nominations
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