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Sri Lanka offers East Container Terminal to Japan: President
12/5/2022
Logistics
Sri Lanka cancelled the ECT deal with India and China unilaterally in February 2021
Sri Lanka offers East Container Terminal to Japan: President Sri Lanka cancelled the ECT deal with India and China unilaterally in February 2021
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Why aren’t our millennials at work?
8/12/2019
Education
Today is International Youth Day; a day described as the United Nations as the “annual celebration of the role of youn...
Why aren’t our millennials at work? Today is International Youth Day; a day described as the United Nations as the “annual celebration of the role of youn...
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Sri Lanka stock exchange, brokers run market remotely in Covid-19 curfew
10/26/2020
Markets
Sri Lanka's stock exchange operated remotely while Colombo Fort and several broker offices were in areas under Coronavir...
Sri Lanka stock exchange, brokers run market remotely in Covid-19 curfew Sri Lanka's stock exchange operated remotely while Colombo Fort and several broker offices were in areas under Coronavir...
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Cabinet approves the decision to change the country’s constitution
8/19/2020
Legal
At its first Cabinet meeting, the new government has approved making changes to the Constitution, the Cabinet Spokesman ...
Cabinet approves the decision to change the country’s constitution At its first Cabinet meeting, the new government has approved making changes to the Constitution, the Cabinet Spokesman ...
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Sri Lanka hikes Treasury guarantees to 15-pct of GDP
11/13/2020
Economy
Sri Lanka is hiking Treasury guarantees to 15 percent of gross domestic product, or about 330 percent of the original li...
Sri Lanka hikes Treasury guarantees to 15-pct of GDP Sri Lanka is hiking Treasury guarantees to 15 percent of gross domestic product, or about 330 percent of the original li...
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Sri Lanka's Laugfs Gas is yet to 'officially' halt LP Gas imports
7/20/2021
Energy
The firm has asked to raise prices earlier
Sri Lanka's Laugfs Gas is yet to 'officially' halt LP Gas imports The firm has asked to raise prices earlier
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OMP requests PM to include families of Sri Lanka's missing persons in COVID-19 relief measures
4/10/2020
Health
Sri Lanka’s Office on Missing Persons (OMP) has recommended that families of the missing and disappeared are included ...
OMP requests PM to include families of Sri Lanka's missing persons in COVID-19 relief measures Sri Lanka’s Office on Missing Persons (OMP) has recommended that families of the missing and disappeared are included ...
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Sri Lanka's State Mortgage and Investment Bank [SL]BBB+ rating confirmed: ICRA
1/3/2021
Banking
ICRA Lanka said it was confirming a domestic [SL]BBB+ rating of State Mortgage and Investment Bank, a state-run housing ...
Sri Lanka's State Mortgage and Investment Bank [SL]BBB+ rating confirmed: ICRA ICRA Lanka said it was confirming a domestic [SL]BBB+ rating of State Mortgage and Investment Bank, a state-run housing ...
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All day countrywide curfew on Sunday
5/14/2020
Law and Order
The government has declared an island-wide, all-day curfew on Sunday, May 17, the Presidential Secretariat announced thi...
All day countrywide curfew on Sunday The government has declared an island-wide, all-day curfew on Sunday, May 17, the Presidential Secretariat announced thi...
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CPA 'concerned' over Shavendra appointment
8/20/2019
Politics
The Centre for Policy Alternatives is expressing deep concern at the appointment of Lt General Shavendra Silva as the Co...
CPA 'concerned' over Shavendra appointment The Centre for Policy Alternatives is expressing deep concern at the appointment of Lt General Shavendra Silva as the Co...
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Sri Lanka downgraded to World Bank lower middle income country as per capita income falls
7/3/2020
Economy
Sri Lanka has been re-classified as a lower middle income country by the World Bank as per capita income dropped amid re...
Sri Lanka downgraded to World Bank lower middle income country as per capita income falls Sri Lanka has been re-classified as a lower middle income country by the World Bank as per capita income dropped amid re...
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Sri Lanka GDP to contract -9.2-pct in 2022, Maldives to grow 12.4-pct: World Bank
10/7/2022
Economy
Sri Lanka also hit by import control
Sri Lanka GDP to contract -9.2-pct in 2022, Maldives to grow 12.4-pct: World Bank Sri Lanka also hit by import control
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Sri Lanka bond yields down in mid-day trade
3/8/2023
Bonds & Forex
"We hope to see a positive result, with investors actively participating in the bill auction"
Sri Lanka bond yields down in mid-day trade "We hope to see a positive result, with investors actively participating in the bill auction"
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No solution seen to Sri Lanka's 'national question' 10 years after war
10/2/2019
Political News
Even 10 years after the 30-year Tamil tiger separatist struggle was crushed, there is no solution to the problems faced ...
No solution seen to Sri Lanka's 'national question' 10 years after war Even 10 years after the 30-year Tamil tiger separatist struggle was crushed, there is no solution to the problems faced ...
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Sri Lanka tables controversial draft monetary law with multiple anchors
3/9/2023
Bellwether
The new law appears to have brought back policy conflicts dropped in a previous amendment
Sri Lanka tables controversial draft monetary law with multiple anchors The new law appears to have brought back policy conflicts dropped in a previous amendment
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Sri Lanka cricket star joins Rajapakse's party
11/14/2018
Political News
Sri Lanka's former cricket captain Tillakaratne Dilshan Wednesday joined the political party of former leader Mahinda Ra...
Sri Lanka cricket star joins Rajapakse's party Sri Lanka's former cricket captain Tillakaratne Dilshan Wednesday joined the political party of former leader Mahinda Ra...
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Russian flight permission delay causing shortfall in Sri Lanka's tourists: SLTDA
11/27/2023
Tourism
Expected five Russian charter flights have been delayed due to a delay in clearance from the Civil Aviation Authority
Russian flight permission delay causing shortfall in Sri Lanka's tourists: SLTDA Expected five Russian charter flights have been delayed due to a delay in clearance from the Civil Aviation Authority
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Sri Lanka car registrations down to 7 - year low in June after 'Nixon' shock
7/23/2019
Slideshows
Sri Lanka's new car registrations fell to a 1,580 units in June 2019, down from 6,819 units in 2018, and a 7-year low in...
Sri Lanka car registrations down to 7 - year low in June after 'Nixon' shock Sri Lanka's new car registrations fell to a 1,580 units in June 2019, down from 6,819 units in 2018, and a 7-year low in...
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Nihal Fonseka re-appointed as Sri Lanka monetary board member
5/28/2022
Economy
Veteran with two decades of banking experience
Nihal Fonseka re-appointed as Sri Lanka monetary board member Veteran with two decades of banking experience
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Sri Lanka's BOI firms asked to test 5-pct of workforce a week, legislator questions costs
10/8/2020
Business
Sri Lanka's Board of Investment has asked export firms to conduct PCR tests on 5 percent of the workforce from four priv...
Sri Lanka's BOI firms asked to test 5-pct of workforce a week, legislator questions costs Sri Lanka's Board of Investment has asked export firms to conduct PCR tests on 5 percent of the workforce from four priv...
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Sri Lanka rupee at 364 to TT dollar, guidance rate at 359.55 on Thursday
5/19/2022
Bonds & Forex
Bond yields ease
Sri Lanka rupee at 364 to TT dollar, guidance rate at 359.55 on Thursday Bond yields ease
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Sri Lanka's shares jump in mid day trade
7/12/2023
Markets
All Share Price Index was up 1.17 percent or 120.31 points to 10,436.12
Sri Lanka's shares jump in mid day trade All Share Price Index was up 1.17 percent or 120.31 points to 10,436.12
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Sri Lanka to change telecom law to allow private party to build towers: State Minister
5/9/2024
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 Parliament to meet again from September 06-09
9/3/2022
Constitutional Amendments
Two Industrial Disputes (Amendment) Bills and the Termination of Employment of Workmen Bill are to be passed.
Sri Lanka Parliament to meet again from September 06-09 Two Industrial Disputes (Amendment) Bills and the Termination of Employment of Workmen Bill are to be passed.
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High-priced Sri Lanka condo sales slow down: central bank
5/13/2019
Business
ECONOMYNEXT – Sales of high-prices condominium apartments in Sri Lanka have been slowing down while the cheapest ...
High-priced Sri Lanka condo sales slow down: central bank ECONOMYNEXT – Sales of high-prices condominium apartments in Sri Lanka have been slowing down while the cheapest ...
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Media Freedom organisations hope editor’s arrest will not restrict reporting on courts
9/6/2020
Courts
Media watchdog organisations are expressing the hope that the arrest of the Editor of the lankanewsweb.org website, will...
Media Freedom organisations hope editor’s arrest will not restrict reporting on courts Media watchdog organisations are expressing the hope that the arrest of the Editor of the lankanewsweb.org website, will...
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Sri Lanka marks International Yoga Day with Indian backing
6/18/2023
Lifestyle
The event which was organized by the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC) of the Indian High Commission
Sri Lanka marks International Yoga Day with Indian backing The event which was organized by the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC) of the Indian High Commission
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Sri Lanka bond yields marginally up, guidance peg stronger
7/29/2022
Bonds & Forex
The kerb rate for the US dollar was 379/380 rupees
Sri Lanka bond yields marginally up, guidance peg stronger The kerb rate for the US dollar was 379/380 rupees
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Sri Lanka's SDB to focus on export oriented and value creating businesses
9/9/2022
Banking
Bank marks 25 years in business
Sri Lanka's SDB to focus on export oriented and value creating businesses Bank marks 25 years in business
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Alms-giving held in Gangarama for Easter victims
4/29/2019
Politics
An alms-giving ceremony was held at the Gangarama temple in Colombo yesterday, commemorating the hundreds who died in th...
Alms-giving held in Gangarama for Easter victims An alms-giving ceremony was held at the Gangarama temple in Colombo yesterday, commemorating the hundreds who died in th...
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Amid protests, Sri Lanka CB seen keeping hawkish monetary policy stance despite rupee rise 
3/1/2023
Economic Crisis
The central bank took a U-turn last year to tighten the monetary policy after printing billions of rupees
Amid protests, Sri Lanka CB seen keeping hawkish monetary policy stance despite rupee rise  The central bank took a U-turn last year to tighten the monetary policy after printing billions of rupees
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Sri Lanka stocks close up, turnover tops 4bn for a second day
4/29/2024
Stocks & Companies
Turnover was at 4.1 billion. 1.2 of this came from the capital goods sector.
Sri Lanka stocks close up, turnover tops 4bn for a second day Turnover was at 4.1 billion. 1.2 of this came from the capital goods sector.
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BBS wants Sinhala government guided by Monks
7/7/2019
Politics
The Sinhala Right-Wing Bodu Bala Sena held a public rally in Kandy on Sunday, July 7, calling for a Sinhala government t...
BBS wants Sinhala government guided by Monks The Sinhala Right-Wing Bodu Bala Sena held a public rally in Kandy on Sunday, July 7, calling for a Sinhala government t...
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Christmas amid crisis: Sri Lankans cut corners to keep festivities upbeat
12/24/2022
Economy
This year’s festive season is on a dull spell as the economic crisis has started to take the toll.
Christmas amid crisis: Sri Lankans cut corners to keep festivities upbeat This year’s festive season is on a dull spell as the economic crisis has started to take the toll.
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Sri Lanka prisons over-crowded 'hell-holes'
4/1/2019
Legal
Sri Lanka's prison system is holding 22,000 inmates though the system is designed to have only 8,000 persons making them...
Sri Lanka prisons over-crowded 'hell-holes' Sri Lanka's prison system is holding 22,000 inmates though the system is designed to have only 8,000 persons making them...
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Sri Lanka minister calls out anti-Muslim teacher who destroyed student's property
7/10/2019
Economy
A minister in Sri Lanka called out a nationalist teacher who has destroyed a child's property in a bid to enforce a boyc...
Sri Lanka minister calls out anti-Muslim teacher who destroyed student's property A minister in Sri Lanka called out a nationalist teacher who has destroyed a child's property in a bid to enforce a boyc...
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Sri Lanka's LOLC gets nod to buy Kenya micro-financier: report
2/9/2022
Banking
Exempted from shareholder limits for 4 years
Sri Lanka's LOLC gets nod to buy Kenya micro-financier: report Exempted from shareholder limits for 4 years
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Sri Lanka's power crisis continues with 3.5-hour cuts scheduled for March 27
3/26/2022
Power
"We also have one million metric tons of coal which is enough for the next four to five months."
Sri Lanka's power crisis continues with 3.5-hour cuts scheduled for March 27 "We also have one million metric tons of coal which is enough for the next four to five months."
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Sri Lanka rupee opens stronger, bond yields fall ahead of bill auction
1/1/2020
Bonds & Forex
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened stronger at 181.10/20 to the US dollar in the spot market on Tuesday, while bond yields fell,...
Sri Lanka rupee opens stronger, bond yields fall ahead of bill auction Sri Lanka’s rupee opened stronger at 181.10/20 to the US dollar in the spot market on Tuesday, while bond yields fell,...
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Sri Lanka’s rupee opens at 324.00/50 to the US dollar
10/18/2023
Bonds & Forex
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 324.00/50 to the US dollar on Wednesday, while bond yields were up, dealers said.
Sri Lanka’s rupee opens at 324.00/50 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 324.00/50 to the US dollar on Wednesday, while bond yields were up, dealers said.
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Sri Lanka state finmin: Premature to comment on allegations towards China on financial assurances
1/30/2023
Debt Restructuring
India and the US have called Sri Lanka to ensure equal treatment to all its creditors amid doubts over China
Sri Lanka state finmin: Premature to comment on allegations towards China on financial assurances India and the US have called Sri Lanka to ensure equal treatment to all its creditors amid doubts over China
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Sri Lanka plans to reach 100-pct renewable energy by 2050
12/18/2019
Energy
Sri Lanka will obtain 100 percent of the country's electricity need through renewable energy by 2050, Power and Energy M...
Sri Lanka plans to reach 100-pct renewable energy by 2050 Sri Lanka will obtain 100 percent of the country's electricity need through renewable energy by 2050, Power and Energy M...
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Sri Lanka's rupee firmer at 190.50/191.50 to greenback
1/29/2021
Bonds & Forex
Sri Lanka rupee quoted firmer around 190.50/191.50 levels in the spot market on Friday from previous day's 192/193 leve...
Sri Lanka's rupee firmer at 190.50/191.50 to greenback Sri Lanka rupee quoted firmer around 190.50/191.50 levels in the spot market on Friday from previous day's 192/193 leve...
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Sri Lanka forex reserves drop in April after bond repayment
5/18/2019
Economy
Sri Lanka's forex reserves had dropped 416 million US dollars to 7,212.7 billion US dollars in April 2019 from 7,629.2 b...
Sri Lanka forex reserves drop in April after bond repayment Sri Lanka's forex reserves had dropped 416 million US dollars to 7,212.7 billion US dollars in April 2019 from 7,629.2 b...
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Sri Lanka gets nod to sell US$1.5bn sovereign bond
5/29/2019
Bonds & Forex
ECONOMYNEXT - Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of ministers has approved government borrowing of 1.5 billion US dollars throug...
Sri Lanka gets nod to sell US$1.5bn sovereign bond ECONOMYNEXT - Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of ministers has approved government borrowing of 1.5 billion US dollars throug...
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Sri Lanka's Ceylon Tea prices fall for the third week
10/30/2022
Tea
Rupee average rose to as much as 1676.93 rupees a kilo in the first week of October.
Sri Lanka's Ceylon Tea prices fall for the third week Rupee average rose to as much as 1676.93 rupees a kilo in the first week of October.
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Sri Lanka rupee closes at 328.40/70 to the US dollar
11/8/2023
Bonds & Forex
Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 328.40/70 to the US dollar on Wednesday, from 327.50/90 on Tuesday, dealers said.
Sri Lanka rupee closes at 328.40/70 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 328.40/70 to the US dollar on Wednesday, from 327.50/90 on Tuesday, dealers said.
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Ramayana trail will be game changer for Sri Lanka tourism: Indian envoy
4/22/2024
Tourism
More Indians are interested in visiting Hindu and Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka: Jha
Ramayana trail will be game changer for Sri Lanka tourism: Indian envoy More Indians are interested in visiting Hindu and Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka: Jha
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South Korea's Seegene says US FDA gave emergency nod for its fast Coronavirus PCR test
4/22/2020
International news
South Korea-based Allplex said its rt-PCR test for Coronavirus has been given Emergency Use Authorization by the US Food...
South Korea's Seegene says US FDA gave emergency nod for its fast Coronavirus PCR test South Korea-based Allplex said its rt-PCR test for Coronavirus has been given Emergency Use Authorization by the US Food...
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Sri Lanka under emergency, curfew in Western Province: PM media
7/13/2022
Legal
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Sri Lanka under emergency, curfew in Western Province: PM media .
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Singer (Sri Lanka) downgraded by a notch over Coronavirus
4/18/2020
Business
Singer (Sri Lanka) Plc, a consumer durables retailer has been downgraded to 'BBB+(lka)' from 'A-(lka)' by Fitch Ratings ...
Singer (Sri Lanka) downgraded by a notch over Coronavirus Singer (Sri Lanka) Plc, a consumer durables retailer has been downgraded to 'BBB+(lka)' from 'A-(lka)' by Fitch Ratings ...
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Sri Lanka to give farmers freehold rights to 2mn acres of land: President
11/19/2023
Agriculture
Some land cannot even be inherited by a girl child
Sri Lanka to give farmers freehold rights to 2mn acres of land: President Some land cannot even be inherited by a girl child
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Sri Lanka drafting laws that will address climate change: President
5/8/2024
Business
"We have to have a green economy. So green financing, the whole aspect, commercial, economic aspects become important"
Sri Lanka drafting laws that will address climate change: President "We have to have a green economy. So green financing, the whole aspect, commercial, economic aspects become important"
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Sri Lanka sells Rs70bn in T-bill auction
2/15/2023
Bonds & Forex
Bill yields fall across maturities at auction
Sri Lanka sells Rs70bn in T-bill auction Bill yields fall across maturities at auction
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Sri Lanka to formulate third national action plan for open government partnership
1/11/2024
Politics
The OGP is a multilateral platform that operates through collaboration between governments, civil society and citizens.
Sri Lanka to formulate third national action plan for open government partnership The OGP is a multilateral platform that operates through collaboration between governments, civil society and citizens.
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Meet the also-rans
9/2/2019
Politics
As anti-establishment sentiment reaches unprecedented heights in the run-up to the presidential polls, who are the "alte...
Meet the also-rans As anti-establishment sentiment reaches unprecedented heights in the run-up to the presidential polls, who are the "alte...
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Sri Lanka to give digital nomad visas up to 270 days, US$500 fine for overstaying
8/28/2021
Business
Tourists could apply for a 30 to 90 day visa and also an extensions up to 180 days and 270 days.
Sri Lanka to give digital nomad visas up to 270 days, US$500 fine for overstaying Tourists could apply for a 30 to 90 day visa and also an extensions up to 180 days and 270 days.
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Melstacorp, Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka 'AAA(lka)' ratings confirmed
10/23/2019
Bonds & Forex
Fitch Ratings has confirmed the ratings of Sri Lankan conglomerate, Melstacorp, and its subsidiary, Distilleries Company...
Melstacorp, Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka 'AAA(lka)' ratings confirmed Fitch Ratings has confirmed the ratings of Sri Lankan conglomerate, Melstacorp, and its subsidiary, Distilleries Company...
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Sri Lanka policy rate unchanged as market rates rise, money printing warnings
5/19/2022
Economy
Policy undermined by printing money for state workers
Sri Lanka policy rate unchanged as market rates rise, money printing warnings Policy undermined by printing money for state workers
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Sri Lanka schedules one-hour daily power cuts for Sep 17, 18 weekend
9/16/2022
Energy
Ratnayake warned that current stocks of coal were only sufficient till the end of October
Sri Lanka schedules one-hour daily power cuts for Sep 17, 18 weekend Ratnayake warned that current stocks of coal were only sufficient till the end of October
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Sri Lanka logistics firms mull tie-ups with start-ups
12/14/2018
Ground
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lankan logistics firms are adapting to changing customer behaviour and technology and could str...
Sri Lanka logistics firms mull tie-ups with start-ups ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lankan logistics firms are adapting to changing customer behaviour and technology and could str...
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UNP on the offensive against President?
5/29/2019
Politics
The Easter Sunday fallout took a new turn today as the United National Party (UNP) appeared to cautiously test the water...
UNP on the offensive against President? The Easter Sunday fallout took a new turn today as the United National Party (UNP) appeared to cautiously test the water...
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Sri Lanka to raise minimum wage by 25-pct
10/18/2019
Economy
Sri Lanka is to raise the minimum wage by 25 percent by government decree, to 12,500 rupees, under a proposal approved b...
Sri Lanka to raise minimum wage by 25-pct Sri Lanka is to raise the minimum wage by 25 percent by government decree, to 12,500 rupees, under a proposal approved b...
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Sri Lanka central bank pushing for high inflation target to boost growth
8/7/2023
Economy
But we will have to take into account output stability as well
Sri Lanka central bank pushing for high inflation target to boost growth But we will have to take into account output stability as well
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Mahindra & Ideal Motors roll-out the KUV100 NXT K6+ to the market
3/1/2020
Autos
The latest KUV100 from Mahindra has been launched to Sri Lankan consumers. Assembled in Sri Lanka, the first KUV100s hav...
Mahindra & Ideal Motors roll-out the KUV100 NXT K6+ to the market The latest KUV100 from Mahindra has been launched to Sri Lankan consumers. Assembled in Sri Lanka, the first KUV100s hav...
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Sri Lanka 100 MW power plant to Solar Forge Batticaloa
3/12/2024
Energy
100 MW solar power plant in Oddamawadi, Batticaloa on a build, own and operate basis
Sri Lanka 100 MW power plant to Solar Forge Batticaloa 100 MW solar power plant in Oddamawadi, Batticaloa on a build, own and operate basis
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Mahinda says his alliance will not have the issues faced by the UNP
2/26/2020
Politics
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa says that the dissension within the United National party-led alliance will not manifes...
Mahinda says his alliance will not have the issues faced by the UNP Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa says that the dissension within the United National party-led alliance will not manifes...
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Sri Lanka import controls, Covid-19 cargo logjam hit apparel exporters
6/8/2020
Apparel
Sri Lanka's apparel exporters are facing difficulties in obtaining essential items for manufacturing due to import contr...
Sri Lanka import controls, Covid-19 cargo logjam hit apparel exporters Sri Lanka's apparel exporters are facing difficulties in obtaining essential items for manufacturing due to import contr...
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Sri Lanka stocks plunge after budget taxed banks, big firms
11/15/2021
Markets
The fall was led by banks.
Sri Lanka stocks plunge after budget taxed banks, big firms The fall was led by banks.
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Asian markets mixed, Brent$55.9
2/13/2020
International news
Asian markets were mixed on Thursday after a dramatic spike in the number of coronavirus deaths and cases in mainland Ch...
Asian markets mixed, Brent$55.9 Asian markets were mixed on Thursday after a dramatic spike in the number of coronavirus deaths and cases in mainland Ch...
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74 new COVID-19 patients in Sri Lanka; total cases rise to 5,244
10/16/2020
Health
Sri Lankan health officials identified 74 new COVID-19 patients over a 24-hour period that ended at 6am today (16), the ...
74 new COVID-19 patients in Sri Lanka; total cases rise to 5,244 Sri Lankan health officials identified 74 new COVID-19 patients over a 24-hour period that ended at 6am today (16), the ...
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Sri Lanka warned that 12-month mining permit would make investors "run away"
8/3/2023
Business
Because that is too much of a risk for someone to come and invest
Sri Lanka warned that 12-month mining permit would make investors "run away" Because that is too much of a risk for someone to come and invest
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Sri Lanka sells only 14-pct of bill auction amid re-structure concerns
9/7/2022
Bonds & Forex
Last week cut-off reached 27-pct
Sri Lanka sells only 14-pct of bill auction amid re-structure concerns Last week cut-off reached 27-pct
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Healthcare workers will be vaccinated first says Health Minister
1/7/2021
Sri Lanka Covid vaccine
Around 155,000 front line healthcare workers in Sri Lanka are to receive the COVID-19 vaccine first, Health Minister Pav...
Healthcare workers will be vaccinated first says Health Minister Around 155,000 front line healthcare workers in Sri Lanka are to receive the COVID-19 vaccine first, Health Minister Pav...
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Sri Lanka trying to evacuate nationals in Afghanistan
8/16/2021
Political News
At least 43 Sri Lankans known to be in the country
Sri Lanka trying to evacuate nationals in Afghanistan At least 43 Sri Lankans known to be in the country
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Govt looking to "upgrade" higher education system - UNP
7/31/2019
Education
The Government is looking to “upgrade” higher education in Sri Lanka with a view to increasing the employability of ...
Govt looking to "upgrade" higher education system - UNP The Government is looking to “upgrade” higher education in Sri Lanka with a view to increasing the employability of ...
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FACTS - Crisis-hit Sri Lanka proposes tax hike to boost revenue
10/12/2022
Economy
Sri Lanka's tax revenue to GDP ratio is one of the lowest in the world
FACTS - Crisis-hit Sri Lanka proposes tax hike to boost revenue Sri Lanka's tax revenue to GDP ratio is one of the lowest in the world
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Sri Lanka ECT construction deal to China Habhour, Access Engineering
11/24/2021
Logistics
The cabinet had approved the award after evaluating three bids
Sri Lanka ECT construction deal to China Habhour, Access Engineering The cabinet had approved the award after evaluating three bids
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Sri Lanka official remittances cross $2bn in Jan-April 2024
5/11/2024
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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Sri Lanka expects a deal with India on Mattala airport in three months: PM
3/25/2019
Aviation
Sri Lanka is expecting to conclude a deal with India to operate Mattala airport in the next three months, Prime Minister...
Sri Lanka expects a deal with India on Mattala airport in three months: PM Sri Lanka is expecting to conclude a deal with India to operate Mattala airport in the next three months, Prime Minister...
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Sri Lanka rupee ends weaker in spot-next, gilt yields steady
12/14/2020
Bonds & Forex
Sri Lanka rupee closed weaker at 187.20/70 to the US dollar on Monday in the spot-next market while yields remained stea...
Sri Lanka rupee ends weaker in spot-next, gilt yields steady Sri Lanka rupee closed weaker at 187.20/70 to the US dollar on Monday in the spot-next market while yields remained stea...
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Ban or regulate social media in Sri Lanka, top minister tells parliament
8/5/2021
Free Speech
“In China, there is no social media. We’re not like that."
Ban or regulate social media in Sri Lanka, top minister tells parliament “In China, there is no social media. We’re not like that."
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Sri Lanka’s youth unemployment remains high
1/8/2019
Economy
ECONOMYNEXT – Youth unemployment in Sri Lanka, which has suffered three insurgencies led by educated youth, remai...
Sri Lanka’s youth unemployment remains high ECONOMYNEXT – Youth unemployment in Sri Lanka, which has suffered three insurgencies led by educated youth, remai...
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Asiri Hospital in Sri Lanka's Port City named strategic investment
1/2/2024
Economy
The 100 million US dollar project will get benefits under guidelines issued to for enterprise in Colombo Port City
Asiri Hospital in Sri Lanka's Port City named strategic investment The 100 million US dollar project will get benefits under guidelines issued to for enterprise in Colombo Port City
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Opinion: Government needs to look at issues rationally
12/24/2020
Democracy
Sri Lanka needs to look at issues in a rational manner if it is to build a multi-ethnic and multi-religious nation and e...
Opinion: Government needs to look at issues rationally Sri Lanka needs to look at issues in a rational manner if it is to build a multi-ethnic and multi-religious nation and e...
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State Defence Minister will make statement on SOFA/ACSA - Ranjith
7/3/2019
Uncategorized
State Minister of Defence Ruwan Wijewardene will make a statement clarifying the Government's position on the controvers...
State Defence Minister will make statement on SOFA/ACSA - Ranjith State Minister of Defence Ruwan Wijewardene will make a statement clarifying the Government's position on the controvers...
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Sri Lanka stocks gain with foreign inflows after interim budget announcement
8/31/2022
Markets
Foreign flows into Sri Lanka stocks turned into net inflow on Wednesday
Sri Lanka stocks gain with foreign inflows after interim budget announcement Foreign flows into Sri Lanka stocks turned into net inflow on Wednesday
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Sri Lanka schedules power cuts of over 6 hours for March 24
3/24/2022
Energy
Areas PQRSTUVW will have power cuts of 6 hours and 20 minutes
Sri Lanka schedules power cuts of over 6 hours for March 24 Areas PQRSTUVW will have power cuts of 6 hours and 20 minutes
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Poverty and terrorism main global challenges - Marapana
10/28/2019
International Relations
Sri Lanka called for collective action to address contemporary global challenges particularly poverty and terrorism at t...
Poverty and terrorism main global challenges - Marapana Sri Lanka called for collective action to address contemporary global challenges particularly poverty and terrorism at t...
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Sri Lanka motorists pay Rs.50 tax for Indian credit line, local tea producers on Iran dues
7/4/2023
Energy
The tax was 25 rupees per liter in June and has now been increased to 50 rupees from this month - minister 
Sri Lanka motorists pay Rs.50 tax for Indian credit line, local tea producers on Iran dues The tax was 25 rupees per liter in June and has now been increased to 50 rupees from this month - minister 
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Maldives seeks to restructure China debt after years of heavy borrowing
12/7/2019
International news
The Maldives is seeking a "diplomatic" solution to restructure its Chinese debt as the small but strategically located a...
Maldives seeks to restructure China debt after years of heavy borrowing The Maldives is seeking a "diplomatic" solution to restructure its Chinese debt as the small but strategically located a...
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Sri Lanka rupee ends firmer, gilt yields edge up
9/10/2019
Bonds & Forex
The Sri Lanka rupee closed stronger at 180.35/45 to the US dollar on Tuesday, while bond yields gained, brokers and deal...
Sri Lanka rupee ends firmer, gilt yields edge up The Sri Lanka rupee closed stronger at 180.35/45 to the US dollar on Tuesday, while bond yields gained, brokers and deal...
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CTC drags Sri Lanka stocks 0.17- pct down at close
6/24/2019
Markets
Sri Lanka stocks closed 0.17 percent lower on Monday with Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC) dragging the index down, brokers ...
CTC drags Sri Lanka stocks 0.17- pct down at close Sri Lanka stocks closed 0.17 percent lower on Monday with Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC) dragging the index down, brokers ...
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China, India and the West will support us - President
2/19/2020
Politics
Sri Lanka’s President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is claiming that India, China and the Western countries have confidence in hi...
China, India and the West will support us - President Sri Lanka’s President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is claiming that India, China and the Western countries have confidence in hi...
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Sri Lanka schedules 6.5 hours of power cuts for April 5
4/4/2022
Energy
A 13-hour power cuts prevailed last week, but the duration is shortened after Indian fuel shipments arrived in.
Sri Lanka schedules 6.5 hours of power cuts for April 5 A 13-hour power cuts prevailed last week, but the duration is shortened after Indian fuel shipments arrived in.
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80 pct of Sri Lanka's MSMEs hit by pandemic, 89 by currency crisis: ILO
11/2/2023
Economy
The study involved surveys of over 550 MSMEs across 10 districts and sector-based interviews, the ILO said.
80 pct of Sri Lanka's MSMEs hit by pandemic, 89 by currency crisis: ILO The study involved surveys of over 550 MSMEs across 10 districts and sector-based interviews, the ILO said.
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LSE’s Sri Lankan trade-matching technology for cryptocurrency exchange
1/24/2019
ICT
ECONOMYNEXT – London Stock Exchange (LSE) group said its trade-matching technology developed by its Sri Lankan un...
LSE’s Sri Lankan trade-matching technology for cryptocurrency exchange ECONOMYNEXT – London Stock Exchange (LSE) group said its trade-matching technology developed by its Sri Lankan un...
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Sri Lanka Police deny arrest under online safety law
2/12/2024
Legal
Sri Lanka has not arrested anyone under the recently passed online safety law, Police spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa said
Sri Lanka Police deny arrest under online safety law Sri Lanka has not arrested anyone under the recently passed online safety law, Police spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa said
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Sri Lanka stock index at fresh closing high on strong trade
11/11/2021
Markets
Sri Lanka stock index touched a fresh record closing high on Thursday
Sri Lanka stock index at fresh closing high on strong trade Sri Lanka stock index touched a fresh record closing high on Thursday
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Sri Lanka facing unscheduled power cuts from Feb 18 amid forex crisis
2/18/2022
Energy
Several power plants have run out of fuel or are running out
Sri Lanka facing unscheduled power cuts from Feb 18 amid forex crisis Several power plants have run out of fuel or are running out
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