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Sri Lanka to boost family incomes through social market economy | 19-Jan-15 | Economy | Sri Lanka's new administration will follow policies that will increase family incomes based on a 'social market economy'... | Sri Lanka to boost family incomes through social market economy Sri Lanka's new administration will follow policies that will increase family incomes based on a 'social market economy'... | POSITIVE | Other |
Ex-Sri Lanka President Rajapaksa's brother accused of killing editor | 18-Jan-15 | Political News | Sri Lankan authorities are investigating a claim that the toppled president's younger brother ran a "death squad" and or... | Ex-Sri Lanka President Rajapaksa's brother accused of killing editor Sri Lankan authorities are investigating a claim that the toppled president's younger brother ran a "death squad" and or... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Massive illegal spying on Sri Lanka citizens, diplomats by Rajapaksa regime: report | 18-Jan-15 | Political News | Sri Lanka's ousted Rajapaksa regime had engaged in large scale phone surveillance of citizens and diplomats while those ... | Massive illegal spying on Sri Lanka citizens, diplomats by Rajapaksa regime: report Sri Lanka's ousted Rajapaksa regime had engaged in large scale phone surveillance of citizens and diplomats while those ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Lawyers demand Sri Lanka's Chief Justice quits over coup claim | 17-Jan-15 | Political News | Sri Lankan lawyers on Saturday demanded the resignation of the country's chief justice over allegations that he tried to... | Lawyers demand Sri Lanka's Chief Justice quits over coup claim Sri Lankan lawyers on Saturday demanded the resignation of the country's chief justice over allegations that he tried to... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to probe economic data, manage fallout | 17-Jan-15 | Economy | COLOMBO (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka's new administration is going ahead with a promise to probe controversial economic dat... | Sri Lanka to probe economic data, manage fallout COLOMBO (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka's new administration is going ahead with a promise to probe controversial economic dat... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka wants to woo both China and India: investment minister | 17-Jan-15 | Economy | Sri Lanka's new government will aim to have good relations with both of Asia's major emerging economies, China and India... | Sri Lanka wants to woo both China and India: investment minister Sri Lanka's new government will aim to have good relations with both of Asia's major emerging economies, China and India... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka police finds secret 'arms cache' in capital Colombo | 17-Jan-15 | Defence | Investigators will open up an 'arms cache' secreted away in several room in a conference complex in Sri Lanka's capital ... | Sri Lanka police finds secret 'arms cache' in capital Colombo Investigators will open up an 'arms cache' secreted away in several room in a conference complex in Sri Lanka's capital ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka power, energy pricing by formula: minister Ranawaka | 17-Jan-15 | Energy | Petroleum products will be priced by a formula and electricity will also be priced by a formula based on volume usage, S... | Sri Lanka power, energy pricing by formula: minister Ranawaka Petroleum products will be priced by a formula and electricity will also be priced by a formula based on volume usage, S... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka new govt lifts travel ban on foreigners | 17-Jan-15 | Business | Sri Lanka's new government Friday announced lifting a ban on foreign nationals visiting to the island's former war zones... | Sri Lanka new govt lifts travel ban on foreigners Sri Lanka's new government Friday announced lifting a ban on foreign nationals visiting to the island's former war zones... | NEGATIVE | Other |
SriLankan Airlines cuts flights to Mattala; saves US$18 mn | 16-Jan-15 | Aviation | EconomyNext - SriLankan Airlines said will save 18 million dollars by cutting flights to unprofitable routes like Mattal... | SriLankan Airlines cuts flights to Mattala; saves US$18 mn EconomyNext - SriLankan Airlines said will save 18 million dollars by cutting flights to unprofitable routes like Mattal... | NEGATIVE | Transportation |
Sri Lanka to get more FDI by expanding economic freedoms, biz environment: Eran | 16-Jan-15 | Economy | Sri Lanka would get more foreign and local investments by expanding economic freedoms and the investment environment, de... | Sri Lanka to get more FDI by expanding economic freedoms, biz environment: Eran Sri Lanka would get more foreign and local investments by expanding economic freedoms and the investment environment, de... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to review casino projects: new minister | 16-Jan-15 | Economy | Sri Lanka's new government will not allow casino projects which are against the island's cultural and religious values, ... | Sri Lanka to review casino projects: new minister Sri Lanka's new government will not allow casino projects which are against the island's cultural and religious values, ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka expresses sovereignty concerns over Chinese port city project | 16-Jan-15 | Economy | EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's new government will review a 1.3 billion US dollar Chinese-funded and built reclamation projec... | Sri Lanka expresses sovereignty concerns over Chinese port city project EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's new government will review a 1.3 billion US dollar Chinese-funded and built reclamation projec... | NEGATIVE | Other |
China starts building relations with new Sri Lanka administration | 16-Jan-15 | Defence | COLOMBO (EconomyNext) - China hoped to strengthen relations with Sri Lanka, China's embassy in Colombo said, following a... | China starts building relations with new Sri Lanka administration COLOMBO (EconomyNext) - China hoped to strengthen relations with Sri Lanka, China's embassy in Colombo said, following a... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka former banker, opposition party boss in charge of investments, highways | 16-Jan-15 | Political News | EconomyNext - Kabir Hashim assumed duties as Sri Lanka's new Minister of Highways and Investment Promotion Friday along ... | Sri Lanka former banker, opposition party boss in charge of investments, highways EconomyNext - Kabir Hashim assumed duties as Sri Lanka's new Minister of Highways and Investment Promotion Friday along ... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka EDB seeks agreement with China's Yunnan province | 16-Jan-15 | Economy | EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's export promotion agency is to strike an agreement with China's Yunnan province seeking to incr... | Sri Lanka EDB seeks agreement with China's Yunnan province EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's export promotion agency is to strike an agreement with China's Yunnan province seeking to incr... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Following Pope: Namal Suvendra | 15-Jan-15 | Namal Suvendra | Pope Francis left Sri Lanka after what the Vatican had described as a successful visit, but there were ominous signs and... | Following Pope: Namal Suvendra Pope Francis left Sri Lanka after what the Vatican had described as a successful visit, but there were ominous signs and... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka ex-presidents brother Basil steps down; accepts responsibility for defeat | 15-Jan-15 | Political News | Sri Lanka ex-president Mahinda Rajapaksa's brother Basil has resigned as national organizer for the ousted coalition, sa... | Sri Lanka ex-presidents brother Basil steps down; accepts responsibility for defeat Sri Lanka ex-president Mahinda Rajapaksa's brother Basil has resigned as national organizer for the ousted coalition, sa... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's ex-leader to step down as party boss | 15-Jan-15 | Defence | Colombo (AFP) Sri Lanka's former leader Mahinda Rajapakse has agreed to step down as head of his party, clearing the way... | Sri Lanka's ex-leader to step down as party boss Colombo (AFP) Sri Lanka's former leader Mahinda Rajapakse has agreed to step down as head of his party, clearing the way... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka NDB, DFCC merger only if shareholders wish it | 15-Jan-15 | Banking | null | Sri Lanka NDB, DFCC merger only if shareholders wish it | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka visit of Pope Francis - in pictures | 14-Jan-15 | Culture | Large crowds came to watch Pope Francis as he visited Sri Lanka and said mass in a beachfront in the capital Colombo. | Sri Lanka visit of Pope Francis - in pictures Large crowds came to watch Pope Francis as he visited Sri Lanka and said mass in a beachfront in the capital Colombo. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka police investigate Rajapakse coup allegation | 14-Jan-15 | Political News | Sri Lanka's police opened an investigation Wednesday into allegations that former president Mahinda Rajapakse tried to u... | Sri Lanka police investigate Rajapakse coup allegation Sri Lanka's police opened an investigation Wednesday into allegations that former president Mahinda Rajapakse tried to u... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's ex-president Rajapakse faces graft complaint | 14-Jan-15 | Political News | Sri Lanka's Marxist opposition party has filed corruption complaints against former president Mahinda Rajapakse and his ... | Sri Lanka's ex-president Rajapakse faces graft complaint Sri Lanka's Marxist opposition party has filed corruption complaints against former president Mahinda Rajapakse and his ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka oil exploration office under energy ministry | 14-Jan-15 | Energy | COLOMBO (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka's oil exploration office which came directly under the President during the ousted Raj... | Sri Lanka oil exploration office under energy ministry COLOMBO (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka's oil exploration office which came directly under the President during the ousted Raj... | POSITIVE | Other |
Joseph Vaz declared saint in Sri Lanka | 14-Jan-15 | Culture | Pope Francis canonized Joseph Vaz, a Catholic priest who lived and worked in Sri Lanka in the 17 century, and also calle... | Joseph Vaz declared saint in Sri Lanka Pope Francis canonized Joseph Vaz, a Catholic priest who lived and worked in Sri Lanka in the 17 century, and also calle... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka mystery aircraft looks similar to Dr Ray's Lihiniya - enthusiast | 14-Jan-15 | Offbeat | A mystery aircraft discovered at a state warehouse in Colombo reportedly belonging to a son of ex-President Mahinda Raja... | Sri Lanka mystery aircraft looks similar to Dr Ray's Lihiniya - enthusiast A mystery aircraft discovered at a state warehouse in Colombo reportedly belonging to a son of ex-President Mahinda Raja... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's Rajapakse denies post-election coup bid | 14-Jan-15 | Political News | Sri Lanka's former president Mahinda Rajapakse on Tuesday denied government allegations that he attempted a coup to rema... | Sri Lanka's Rajapakse denies post-election coup bid Sri Lanka's former president Mahinda Rajapakse on Tuesday denied government allegations that he attempted a coup to rema... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka issues silver coin to honour Pope Francis | 13-Jan-15 | Economy | Sri Lanka has issued a silver commemorative coin to mark the visit of Pope Francis to the island. | Sri Lanka issues silver coin to honour Pope Francis Sri Lanka has issued a silver commemorative coin to mark the visit of Pope Francis to the island. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks end down again | 13-Jan-15 | Markets | (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka's benchmark stock index ended lower for the second day Tuesday in choppy trade, brokers said. | Sri Lanka stocks end down again (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka's benchmark stock index ended lower for the second day Tuesday in choppy trade, brokers said. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa defeated by Commonwealth jinx: official astrologer | 13-Jan-15 | Political News | As a defeated Mahinda Rajapakse slunk out of Sri Lanka's presidential palace, the astrologer who counselled him to call ... | Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa defeated by Commonwealth jinx: official astrologer As a defeated Mahinda Rajapakse slunk out of Sri Lanka's presidential palace, the astrologer who counselled him to call ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's Treasury bill yields edge up | 13-Jan-15 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka's 3-month Treasury bill yields rose across maturities at Tuesday's auction with the 3-month yield rising 03 ba... | Sri Lanka's Treasury bill yields edge up Sri Lanka's 3-month Treasury bill yields rose across maturities at Tuesday's auction with the 3-month yield rising 03 ba... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lankan hoteliers thankful for peaceful poll during height of tourist season | 13-Jan-15 | Business | EconomyNext - Hotel operators in Sri Lanka have congratulated President Maithripala Sirisena on his victory in the Janua... | Sri Lankan hoteliers thankful for peaceful poll during height of tourist season EconomyNext - Hotel operators in Sri Lanka have congratulated President Maithripala Sirisena on his victory in the Janua... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka urged by Pope to seek truth in post-war reconciliation | 13-Jan-15 | Political News | EconomyNext - Pope Francis, who began an Asian tour with a visit to Sri Lanka Tuesday, called for the "pursuit of truth"... | Sri Lanka urged by Pope to seek truth in post-war reconciliation EconomyNext - Pope Francis, who began an Asian tour with a visit to Sri Lanka Tuesday, called for the "pursuit of truth"... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's new leader discusses agenda with UN chief | 13-Jan-15 | Defence | EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's new president Maithripala Sirisena has been congratulated on his election by Ban Ki-moon, Secr... | Sri Lanka's new leader discusses agenda with UN chief EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's new president Maithripala Sirisena has been congratulated on his election by Ban Ki-moon, Secr... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka post-election creditworth based on growth and trimming state debt: Moody's | 13-Jan-15 | Economy | Sri Lanka's credit worthiness after presidential polls last week will depend on growth and how state debt will be manage... | Sri Lanka post-election creditworth based on growth and trimming state debt: Moody's Sri Lanka's credit worthiness after presidential polls last week will depend on growth and how state debt will be manage... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka President puts his stamp on administration, calls fresh polls | 13-Jan-15 | Political News | Sri Lanka's new president Monday announced fresh parliamentary elections to be held late April, after he has implemented... | Sri Lanka President puts his stamp on administration, calls fresh polls Sri Lanka's new president Monday announced fresh parliamentary elections to be held late April, after he has implemented... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka parliamentary polls by April, new President says | 12-Jan-15 | Political News | EconomyNext - Sri Lanka will hold parliamentary elections by April, President Maithripala Sirisena said Monday, after sw... | Sri Lanka parliamentary polls by April, new President says EconomyNext - Sri Lanka will hold parliamentary elections by April, President Maithripala Sirisena said Monday, after sw... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka new Cabinet named, Ranil policy and economic affairs, Ravi finance | 12-Jan-15 | Political News | EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's new President Maithripala Sirisena appointed his new Cabinet Monday, with Ravi Karunanayake as... | Sri Lanka new Cabinet named, Ranil policy and economic affairs, Ravi finance EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's new President Maithripala Sirisena appointed his new Cabinet Monday, with Ravi Karunanayake as... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks slump on profit-taking, political jitters | 12-Jan-15 | Markets | (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks ended lower Monday on profit-taking and some uncertainty over the new government's sta... | Sri Lanka stocks slump on profit-taking, political jitters (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks ended lower Monday on profit-taking and some uncertainty over the new government's sta... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka coalition may be perceived as investor unfriendly: Standard Chartered | 12-Jan-15 | Economy | COLOMBO (EconomyNext) - Global banking group Standard Chartered Bank said the presidential election in Sri Lanka may res... | Sri Lanka coalition may be perceived as investor unfriendly: Standard Chartered COLOMBO (EconomyNext) - Global banking group Standard Chartered Bank said the presidential election in Sri Lanka may res... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Treasury Secretary duties assumed by Samaratunga | 12-Jan-15 | Political News | R H S Samaratunga has assumed duties as secretary to the finance ministry Monday, a spokesman said. | Sri Lanka Treasury Secretary duties assumed by Samaratunga R H S Samaratunga has assumed duties as secretary to the finance ministry Monday, a spokesman said. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka lawyers demand removal of chief justice | 12-Jan-15 | Political News | EconomyNext - Sri Lankan lawyers staged a protest outside the Supreme Court Monday demanding the resignation of Chief Ju... | Sri Lanka lawyers demand removal of chief justice EconomyNext - Sri Lankan lawyers staged a protest outside the Supreme Court Monday demanding the resignation of Chief Ju... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks rally again | 12-Jan-15 | Markets | (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks rose strongly at the opening Monday, the second day of trading after an opposition vic... | Sri Lanka stocks rally again (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks rose strongly at the opening Monday, the second day of trading after an opposition vic... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka ex-president's party hit by more defections | 12-Jan-15 | Political News | Ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa's Sri Lanka Freedom Party was hit by more defections Sunday but he apparently survived an... | Sri Lanka ex-president's party hit by more defections Ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa's Sri Lanka Freedom Party was hit by more defections Sunday but he apparently survived an... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's new president calls for all-party government - Update II | 11-Jan-15 | Political News | EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's new President Maithripala Sirisena Saturday appealed to all parties in parliament to join him ... | Sri Lanka's new president calls for all-party government - Update II EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's new President Maithripala Sirisena Saturday appealed to all parties in parliament to join him ... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka President calls for national government | 11-Jan-15 | Political News | Sri Lanka's President Maithripala Sirisena invited all political parties to form a national government in an address on ... | Sri Lanka President calls for national government Sri Lanka's President Maithripala Sirisena invited all political parties to form a national government in an address on ... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka new administration to probe Rajapakse 'coup' bid: spokesman | 11-Jan-15 | Political News | Sri Lanka new administration to probe Rajapakse 'coup' bid: spokesman | Sri Lanka new administration to probe Rajapakse 'coup' bid: spokesman Sri Lanka new administration to probe Rajapakse 'coup' bid: spokesman | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka President decides scope of defence, finance and information ministries - Update | 11-Jan-15 | Economy | Sri Lanka's President Maithripala Sirisena had demarcated the operational scope of defence, finance and information mini... | Sri Lanka President decides scope of defence, finance and information ministries - Update Sri Lanka's President Maithripala Sirisena had demarcated the operational scope of defence, finance and information mini... | NEGATIVE | Other |
China says Sri Lanka 'friendship runs deep' despite election upset | 11-Jan-15 | Defence | BEIJING, (AFP) - China has downplayed the impact of Sri Lanka's presidential election upset, dismissing suggestions that... | China says Sri Lanka 'friendship runs deep' despite election upset BEIJING, (AFP) - China has downplayed the impact of Sri Lanka's presidential election upset, dismissing suggestions that... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to end net censorship, giving freedom to citizens: Rajitha | 10-Jan-15 | Political News | Sri Lanka will end net censorship soon allowing citizens to freely view websites blocked by the Rajapaksa regime, a key ... | Sri Lanka to end net censorship, giving freedom to citizens: Rajitha Sri Lanka will end net censorship soon allowing citizens to freely view websites blocked by the Rajapaksa regime, a key ... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa regime tried to extend rule with military force: Rajitha | 10-Jan-15 | Defence | COLOMBO (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka's ousted Rajapaksa regime had tried to stay on using military force after losing Thurs... | Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa regime tried to extend rule with military force: Rajitha COLOMBO (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka's ousted Rajapaksa regime had tried to stay on using military force after losing Thurs... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka finance minister likely to be Ravi Karunanayake | 10-Jan-15 | Economy | Ravi Karunanayake, a senior United National Party official is likely to be appointed finance minister in Sri Lanka's Sir... | Sri Lanka finance minister likely to be Ravi Karunanayake Ravi Karunanayake, a senior United National Party official is likely to be appointed finance minister in Sri Lanka's Sir... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka press welcome Sirisena, shun fallen strongman | 10-Jan-15 | Political News | Sri Lanka's press showed rare unity Saturday in giving the thumbs up to new President Maithripala Sirisena who had promi... | Sri Lanka press welcome Sirisena, shun fallen strongman Sri Lanka's press showed rare unity Saturday in giving the thumbs up to new President Maithripala Sirisena who had promi... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's new president gets down to mending ties | 10-Jan-15 | Political News | New Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena began assembling a cabinet Saturday on his first day in office as he looks... | Sri Lanka's new president gets down to mending ties New Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena began assembling a cabinet Saturday on his first day in office as he looks... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka new central bank governor could be investment banker: Sources | 10-Jan-15 | Economy | Arjuna Mahendran, a Sri Lanka born international banker is one of the candidates being considered as Central Bank govern... | Sri Lanka new central bank governor could be investment banker: Sources Arjuna Mahendran, a Sri Lanka born international banker is one of the candidates being considered as Central Bank govern... | NEGATIVE | Other |
EU looks to better relations with new Sri Lanka president | 10-Jan-15 | Political News | The European Union welcoming newly elected President Maithripala Sirisena said it was looking forward to improve relatio... | EU looks to better relations with new Sri Lanka president The European Union welcoming newly elected President Maithripala Sirisena said it was looking forward to improve relatio... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka swears in new president - in pictures | 10-Jan-15 | Political News | Sri Lanka's newly elected leader Maithripala Sirisena was sworn in Friday at Colombo's independence square. | Sri Lanka swears in new president - in pictures Sri Lanka's newly elected leader Maithripala Sirisena was sworn in Friday at Colombo's independence square. | POSITIVE | Other |
Obama welcomes new Sri Lanka president, lauds Rajapaksa for graceful exit | 10-Jan-15 | Political News | US President Barrack Obama said he looked forward to better relations with Sri Lanka following the election of a new lea... | Obama welcomes new Sri Lanka president, lauds Rajapaksa for graceful exit US President Barrack Obama said he looked forward to better relations with Sri Lanka following the election of a new lea... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka swears in new president - in pictures | 10-Jan-15 | Political News | Sri Lanka's newly elected leader Maithripala Sirisena was sworn in Friday at Colombo's independence square. | Sri Lanka swears in new president - in pictures Sri Lanka's newly elected leader Maithripala Sirisena was sworn in Friday at Colombo's independence square. | POSITIVE | Other |
Obama welcomes new Sri Lanka president, lauds Rajapaksa for graceful exit | 10-Jan-15 | Political News | US President Barrack Obama said he looked forward to better relations with Sri Lanka following the election of a new lea... | Obama welcomes new Sri Lanka president, lauds Rajapaksa for graceful exit US President Barrack Obama said he looked forward to better relations with Sri Lanka following the election of a new lea... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's new leader urged by Japan to promote national reconciliation. | 9-Jan-15 | Political News | EconomyNext - Japan, a major investor and aid giver to Sri Lanka, has called on the island's new President Maithripala S... | Sri Lanka's new leader urged by Japan to promote national reconciliation. EconomyNext - Japan, a major investor and aid giver to Sri Lanka, has called on the island's new President Maithripala S... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's poll proves 'democracy' credentials, says new premier | 9-Jan-15 | Defence | EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's newly appointed Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said the island has proved its credentials... | Sri Lanka's poll proves 'democracy' credentials, says new premier EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's newly appointed Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said the island has proved its credentials... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Tamils celebrate toppling 'known devil' | 9-Jan-15 | Political News | JAFFNA, Sri Lanka, Jan 9, 2015 (AFP) - Sri Lanka's Tamils on Friday celebrated their key role in ousting Mahinda Rajapak... | Sri Lanka Tamils celebrate toppling 'known devil' JAFFNA, Sri Lanka, Jan 9, 2015 (AFP) - Sri Lanka's Tamils on Friday celebrated their key role in ousting Mahinda Rajapak... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sirisena: Dark horse who unseated Sri Lanka strongman | 9-Jan-15 | Political News | COLOMBO, Jan 9, 2015 (AFP) - Sri Lanka's president-elect Maithripala Sirisena won huge popular support for his pledge to... | Sirisena: Dark horse who unseated Sri Lanka strongman COLOMBO, Jan 9, 2015 (AFP) - Sri Lanka's president-elect Maithripala Sirisena won huge popular support for his pledge to... | POSITIVE | Other |
S&P raises concerns over spending plans of new Sri Lanka President | 9-Jan-15 | Economy | The election of a new president in Sri Lanka who is backed by parties with diverse economic policies with promises ofhig... | S&P raises concerns over spending plans of new Sri Lanka President The election of a new president in Sri Lanka who is backed by parties with diverse economic policies with promises ofhig... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Central Bank Governor resigns to give 'free hand to new president' | 9-Jan-15 | Economy | Sri Lanka's Central Bank Governor Nivard Cabraal resigned Friday after a new president was elected. | Sri Lanka Central Bank Governor resigns to give 'free hand to new president' Sri Lanka's Central Bank Governor Nivard Cabraal resigned Friday after a new president was elected. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks rally 1.4-pct on opposition presidential poll win | 9-Jan-15 | Markets | (EconomyNext) - Investors in Sri Lanka's stock market upbeat over the opposition win at the presidential polls sent the ... | Sri Lanka stocks rally 1.4-pct on opposition presidential poll win (EconomyNext) - Investors in Sri Lanka's stock market upbeat over the opposition win at the presidential polls sent the ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Central Bank Governor Nivard Cabraal resigns | 9-Jan-15 | Economy | null | Sri Lanka Central Bank Governor Nivard Cabraal resigns | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's new president urges calm after polls victory | 9-Jan-15 | Political News | EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's newly elected president Maithripala Sirisena Friday appealed for calm after he was formally de... | Sri Lanka's new president urges calm after polls victory EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's newly elected president Maithripala Sirisena Friday appealed for calm after he was formally de... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka HNB General Insurance gets 'A(lka)' Fitch rating | 9-Jan-15 | Finance | EconomyNext - Fitch Ratings Lanka has affirmed HNB Assurance's rating at 'A(lka)' and assigned HNBA's subsidiary HNB Gen... | Sri Lanka HNB General Insurance gets 'A(lka)' Fitch rating EconomyNext - Fitch Ratings Lanka has affirmed HNB Assurance's rating at 'A(lka)' and assigned HNBA's subsidiary HNB Gen... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa commended by US for peaceful transfer of power | 9-Jan-15 | Defence | EconomyNext - US Secretary of State John Kerry has commended Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa for accepting defeat ... | Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa commended by US for peaceful transfer of power EconomyNext - US Secretary of State John Kerry has commended Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa for accepting defeat ... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's new president to be sworn in by evening | 9-Jan-15 | Political News | EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's newly elected president Maithripala Sirisena is to be sworn in Friday evening, opposition lead... | Sri Lanka's new president to be sworn in by evening EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's newly elected president Maithripala Sirisena is to be sworn in Friday evening, opposition lead... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's newly elected president congratulated by India's Modi | 9-Jan-15 | Defence | EconomyNext - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday called Sri Lanka's newly elected president Maithripala Sirisena... | Sri Lanka's newly elected president congratulated by India's Modi EconomyNext - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday called Sri Lanka's newly elected president Maithripala Sirisena... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks surge at opening after opposition polls win | 9-Jan-15 | Markets | (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks surged higher Friday in what analysts said was euphoria over the resounding win at pre... | Sri Lanka stocks surge at opening after opposition polls win (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks surged higher Friday in what analysts said was euphoria over the resounding win at pre... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka opposition guarantees safety of Rajapaksa family: Harsha de Silva | 9-Jan-15 | Political News | Sri Lankas's opposition leader Ranil Wickramasinghe has met President Mahinda Rajapsksa and guaranteed his securty and t... | Sri Lanka opposition guarantees safety of Rajapaksa family: Harsha de Silva Sri Lankas's opposition leader Ranil Wickramasinghe has met President Mahinda Rajapsksa and guaranteed his securty and t... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka president concedes defeat | 9-Jan-15 | Political News | Sri Lanka president concedes defeat | Sri Lanka president concedes defeat Sri Lanka president concedes defeat | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka opposition takes early lead in presidential race | 9-Jan-15 | Political News | Sri Lanka's joint opposition candidate took an early lead in a presidential polls with about 6 percent of the votes coun... | Sri Lanka opposition takes early lead in presidential race Sri Lanka's joint opposition candidate took an early lead in a presidential polls with about 6 percent of the votes coun... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka first election result around 10pm: elections commissioner | 8-Jan-15 | Political News | Sri Lanka's elections commission expects to release the first postal results by around 10.00 pm with votes being counted... | Sri Lanka first election result around 10pm: elections commissioner Sri Lanka's elections commission expects to release the first postal results by around 10.00 pm with votes being counted... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka business chamber urges voter verdict to be honoured | 8-Jan-15 | Political News | EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's main business chamber appealed for calm following a tightly contested presidential poll Thursd... | Sri Lanka business chamber urges voter verdict to be honoured EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's main business chamber appealed for calm following a tightly contested presidential poll Thursd... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka presidential election less violent than usual: police | 8-Jan-15 | Political News | COLOMBO (EconomyNext) – Sri Lanka's 2015 presidential polls which just concluded less violent than usual, with 40... | Sri Lanka presidential election less violent than usual: police COLOMBO (EconomyNext) – Sri Lanka's 2015 presidential polls which just concluded less violent than usual, with 40... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's North and East see brisk voting: polls monitors | 8-Jan-15 | Political News | Sri Lanka's North and East have seen brisk polling despite two blasts, with some areas seeing voting of nearly 70 percen... | Sri Lanka's North and East see brisk voting: polls monitors Sri Lanka's North and East have seen brisk polling despite two blasts, with some areas seeing voting of nearly 70 percen... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka presidential polls marred by reports of intimidation | 8-Jan-15 | Political News | EconomyNext - Voting in Sri Lanka's presidential election was largely peaceful but polls monitors reported a few inciden... | Sri Lanka presidential polls marred by reports of intimidation EconomyNext - Voting in Sri Lanka's presidential election was largely peaceful but polls monitors reported a few inciden... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks end up 0.8-pct, presidential polls peaceful | 8-Jan-15 | Markets | (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks ended higher Thursday on healthy turnover with the market closing early because of pre... | Sri Lanka stocks end up 0.8-pct, presidential polls peaceful (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks ended higher Thursday on healthy turnover with the market closing early because of pre... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka top exporter advocates tech solution for tea industry ills | 8-Jan-15 | Agriculture | EconomyNext - A top Sri Lankan exporter has called for better use of information technology in the more than century-old... | Sri Lanka top exporter advocates tech solution for tea industry ills EconomyNext - A top Sri Lankan exporter has called for better use of information technology in the more than century-old... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka votes in tightest election in decades | 8-Jan-15 | Political News | Colombo (AFP) - Sri Lanka goes to the polls Thursday in its tightest election in decades, with its strongman president b... | Sri Lanka votes in tightest election in decades Colombo (AFP) - Sri Lanka goes to the polls Thursday in its tightest election in decades, with its strongman president b... | POSITIVE | Other |
Kerry pushes Sri Lanka leader to hold 'free, fair' polls | 8-Jan-15 | Political News | Top US diplomat John Kerry has urged Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse to ensure that Thursday's elections are peac... | Kerry pushes Sri Lanka leader to hold 'free, fair' polls Top US diplomat John Kerry has urged Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse to ensure that Thursday's elections are peac... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka goes to polls in closely fought battle | 8-Jan-15 | Political News | Sri Lanka is going for presidential polls today after a violence marred month long campaign that left at least one perso... | Sri Lanka goes to polls in closely fought battle Sri Lanka is going for presidential polls today after a violence marred month long campaign that left at least one perso... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka election chief probes army deployment | 7-Jan-15 | Political News | Sri Lanka's election commission said Wednesday it was investigating claims of troops being deployed in the Tamil-dominat... | Sri Lanka election chief probes army deployment Sri Lanka's election commission said Wednesday it was investigating claims of troops being deployed in the Tamil-dominat... | NEGATIVE | Other |
11 shot dead in 'terrorist' attack on French newspaper | 7-Jan-15 | International news | At least 11 people were killed when gunmen armed with Kalashnikovs and a rocket-launcher opened fire in the offices of F... | 11 shot dead in 'terrorist' attack on French newspaper At least 11 people were killed when gunmen armed with Kalashnikovs and a rocket-launcher opened fire in the offices of F... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka economist wants culture of open dialog on economy after elections | 7-Jan-15 | Economy | COLOMBO (EconomyNext) – With Sri Lanka heading into presidential polls Thursday, a senior economist and head of ... | Sri Lanka economist wants culture of open dialog on economy after elections COLOMBO (EconomyNext) – With Sri Lanka heading into presidential polls Thursday, a senior economist and head of ... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lankan stocks end up 0.3-pct | 7-Jan-15 | Markets | (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks closed up again Wednesday following gains in the past two trading days with the market... | Sri Lankan stocks end up 0.3-pct (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks closed up again Wednesday following gains in the past two trading days with the market... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stock market to close early on election day | 7-Jan-15 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka's Colombo Stock Exchange it will close early at 12.00 on Thursday January 08, as the country goes for presiden... | Sri Lanka stock market to close early on election day Sri Lanka's Colombo Stock Exchange it will close early at 12.00 on Thursday January 08, as the country goes for presiden... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka family firms told not to fear private equity, separate management | 7-Jan-15 | Markets | Sri Lankan family businesses should not fear private equity partners and letting professional managers run their compani... | Sri Lanka family firms told not to fear private equity, separate management Sri Lankan family businesses should not fear private equity partners and letting professional managers run their compani... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's Treasuries yields steady | 7-Jan-15 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka's Treasuries yields were steady at Wednesday's auction with 11.89 billion rupees of bills sold to the market, ... | Sri Lanka's Treasuries yields steady Sri Lanka's Treasuries yields were steady at Wednesday's auction with 11.89 billion rupees of bills sold to the market, ... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sirisena: Sri Lanka's dark horse candidate | 7-Jan-15 | Political News | Sri Lanka's Maithripala Sirisena was a low-profile minister when a rudderless opposition chose him to spearhead a campai... | Sirisena: Sri Lanka's dark horse candidate Sri Lanka's Maithripala Sirisena was a low-profile minister when a rudderless opposition chose him to spearhead a campai... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's President battles for survival | 7-Jan-15 | Political News | Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse won huge popularity at home for overseeing a crushing defeat of Tamil guerrillas,... | Sri Lanka's President battles for survival Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse won huge popularity at home for overseeing a crushing defeat of Tamil guerrillas,... | POSITIVE | Other |
Spectre of Tamil Tigers looms as Sri Lanka goes to polls | 7-Jan-15 | Political News | Nearly six years after Sri Lanka's army destroyed the Tamil Tigers, their ghosts are haunting a bitterly fought presiden... | Spectre of Tamil Tigers looms as Sri Lanka goes to polls Nearly six years after Sri Lanka's army destroyed the Tamil Tigers, their ghosts are haunting a bitterly fought presiden... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka tourist arrivals up 19.8-pct in 2014, China third | 7-Jan-15 | Business | Sri Lanka greeted 1.52 million tourists in 2014 up 19.8 percent from a year earlier, with China becoming the third most ... | Sri Lanka tourist arrivals up 19.8-pct in 2014, China third Sri Lanka greeted 1.52 million tourists in 2014 up 19.8 percent from a year earlier, with China becoming the third most ... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka election violence widespread, state resources abused: polls monitor | 6-Jan-15 | Political News | The run up to Sri Lanka's 2015 presidential poll has been marred by 420 violent incidents and gross mis-use of state ass... | Sri Lanka election violence widespread, state resources abused: polls monitor The run up to Sri Lanka's 2015 presidential poll has been marred by 420 violent incidents and gross mis-use of state ass... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka regulators tighten debt rating rules | 6-Jan-15 | Bonds & Forex | EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's capital markets regulators have tightened rating rules for debt, saying companies who get more... | Sri Lanka regulators tighten debt rating rules EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's capital markets regulators have tightened rating rules for debt, saying companies who get more... | NEGATIVE | Other |