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Sri Lanka sells US$2.4bn in sovereign bonds | 3/8/2019 | Economy | Sri Lanka has sold 2.5 billion US dollars of 5 and 10-year sovereign bonds, at rates of 6.85 percent and 7.85 percent, a... | Sri Lanka sells US$2.4bn in sovereign bonds Sri Lanka has sold 2.5 billion US dollars of 5 and 10-year sovereign bonds, at rates of 6.85 percent and 7.85 percent, a... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka extends COVID-19 lockdown to September 13; vaccination to continue | 9/3/2021 | Health | Sri Lanka has fully vaccinated 8.6 million people or 39.1 percent of the total population as of September 1. | Sri Lanka extends COVID-19 lockdown to September 13; vaccination to continue Sri Lanka has fully vaccinated 8.6 million people or 39.1 percent of the total population as of September 1. | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka rupee ends stronger, bond yields stable ahead of auction | 4/1/2019 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka's rupee ended stronger at 174.60/75 to the US dollar on Monday continuing on its previous gains, while bond yi... | Sri Lanka rupee ends stronger, bond yields stable ahead of auction Sri Lanka's rupee ended stronger at 174.60/75 to the US dollar on Monday continuing on its previous gains, while bond yi... | positive | 1 |
School Principal sentenced for cruelty to a child - NCPA | 9/15/2020 | Education | A school principal has been given a suspended sentence after being found guilty of cruelty against a 12-year-old student... | School Principal sentenced for cruelty to a child - NCPA A school principal has been given a suspended sentence after being found guilty of cruelty against a 12-year-old student... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka shares fall in mid-day trade | 11/17/2022 | Markets | Market opened firmer after three days but selling pressure came in | Sri Lanka shares fall in mid-day trade Market opened firmer after three days but selling pressure came in | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka travel agents forced to bailout India's JetAirways customers | 10/25/2019 | Aviation | Sri Lanka's travel agents have called for the government to mandate a balanced contract or insurance for foreign airlin... | Sri Lanka travel agents forced to bailout India's JetAirways customers Sri Lanka's travel agents have called for the government to mandate a balanced contract or insurance for foreign airlin... | negative | -1 |
Govt plans to stop drug imports in two years - Rajitha | 4/4/2019 | Economy | The Government aims to stop importing drugs by the end of 2020, Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine Ra... | Govt plans to stop drug imports in two years - Rajitha The Government aims to stop importing drugs by the end of 2020, Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine Ra... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka and UK start strategic dialogue | 4/17/2023 | International news | The meeting will provide a platform for the countries to discuss various topics related to their bilateral relationship | Sri Lanka and UK start strategic dialogue The meeting will provide a platform for the countries to discuss various topics related to their bilateral relationship | positive | 1 |
Mahinda hopes for stability with Sri Lanka elections | 11/10/2018 | Political News | An election could make way for stability in the country, Mahinda Rajapaksa who was suddenly appointed Prime Minister by ... | Mahinda hopes for stability with Sri Lanka elections An election could make way for stability in the country, Mahinda Rajapaksa who was suddenly appointed Prime Minister by ... | negative | -1 |
Dengue threat on the rise, more than 36 000 patients reported | 8/16/2019 | Health | With the onset of Southwest monsoon, the threat of a dengue pandemic is on the rise again, Director General of Health Pr... | Dengue threat on the rise, more than 36 000 patients reported With the onset of Southwest monsoon, the threat of a dengue pandemic is on the rise again, Director General of Health Pr... | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka Treasuries yields flat | 8/12/2020 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka's Treasuries yields were flat at Wednesday's auction with 36.5 billion rupees of bills offered sold, data from... | Sri Lanka Treasuries yields flat Sri Lanka's Treasuries yields were flat at Wednesday's auction with 36.5 billion rupees of bills offered sold, data from... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka opposition MP says dual citizens in parliament should resign with dignity intact | 10/24/2022 | Politics | "I think everyone who holds dual citizenship should resign now with their dignity intact." | Sri Lanka opposition MP says dual citizens in parliament should resign with dignity intact "I think everyone who holds dual citizenship should resign now with their dignity intact." | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka import control lifting requires examination, minister says despite deflationary policy | 3/12/2023 | Economy | Sri Lanka slapped import controls in 2020 as the central bank printed money | Sri Lanka import control lifting requires examination, minister says despite deflationary policy Sri Lanka slapped import controls in 2020 as the central bank printed money | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka new curfew rules from May 11 Monday for public, businesses - Updated | 5/10/2020 | Health | Sri Lanka is relaxing Coronavirus curfews in the Western province for people to report to work and also get groceries fr... | Sri Lanka new curfew rules from May 11 Monday for public, businesses - Updated Sri Lanka is relaxing Coronavirus curfews in the Western province for people to report to work and also get groceries fr... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka stocks recover on bargain hunting on fallen shares in thin trade | 10/12/2022 | Markets | Stock market gained for the first time in four days | Sri Lanka stocks recover on bargain hunting on fallen shares in thin trade Stock market gained for the first time in four days | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka to remove hotel minimum room rate, breakfast controls from end May | 5/3/2024 | Business | So it is up to the hotels also to do their own marketing and they also have to go out there | Sri Lanka to remove hotel minimum room rate, breakfast controls from end May So it is up to the hotels also to do their own marketing and they also have to go out there | negative | -1 |
ICC charges Avishka, Zoysa with corruption | 5/10/2019 | Sports | The International Cricket Council (ICC), on behalf of the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB), has charged former Sri Lanka tes... | ICC charges Avishka, Zoysa with corruption The International Cricket Council (ICC), on behalf of the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB), has charged former Sri Lanka tes... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka rupee weaker at open, stocks gain | 2/26/2019 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka's rupee opened slightly weaker at 179.80/95 to the US dollar on Tuesday, while bond yields were stable in a d... | Sri Lanka rupee weaker at open, stocks gain Sri Lanka's rupee opened slightly weaker at 179.80/95 to the US dollar on Tuesday, while bond yields were stable in a d... | negative | -1 |
Fitch downgrades SriLankan Airlines' govt-guaranteed bonds to 'B' | 12/5/2018 | Aviation | ECONOMYNEXT – Fitch Ratings said it has downgraded the rating on SriLankan Airlines Limited's (SLA) USD175 millio... | Fitch downgrades SriLankan Airlines' govt-guaranteed bonds to 'B' ECONOMYNEXT – Fitch Ratings said it has downgraded the rating on SriLankan Airlines Limited's (SLA) USD175 millio... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka's Mattala Airport gets busy in Covid-19 crisis, eyes scheduled flights | 8/3/2020 | Aviation | Sri Lanka's little used Mattala Airport has heightened activity amid a Coronavirus crisis with over 50 flights in the p... | Sri Lanka's Mattala Airport gets busy in Covid-19 crisis, eyes scheduled flights Sri Lanka's little used Mattala Airport has heightened activity amid a Coronavirus crisis with over 50 flights in the p... | positive | 1 |
Massive COVID-19 surge in China; Sri Lanka expert calls for strengthened surveillance | 12/21/2022 | Health | "There is always a possibility of a different variant emerging. This is why we need to strengthen our surveillance." | Massive COVID-19 surge in China; Sri Lanka expert calls for strengthened surveillance "There is always a possibility of a different variant emerging. This is why we need to strengthen our surveillance." | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka central bank chief defends DDR, disputes projected losses for EPF | 7/7/2023 | Economy | “It’s easy for anyone to nitpick and mislead the public. That’s all I have to say,” he said. | Sri Lanka central bank chief defends DDR, disputes projected losses for EPF “It’s easy for anyone to nitpick and mislead the public. That’s all I have to say,” he said. | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka central bank to give payment plan for oil supplier arrears: Presidents office | 6/28/2022 | Energy | Oil agents asks Central Bank, Treasury to deal directly with principals | Sri Lanka central bank to give payment plan for oil supplier arrears: Presidents office Oil agents asks Central Bank, Treasury to deal directly with principals | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka planning to cut withholding tax on interest to help retirees: Minister | 4/25/2024 | Economy | Withholding tax may be lifted on interest below Rs100,000 a month | Sri Lanka planning to cut withholding tax on interest to help retirees: Minister Withholding tax may be lifted on interest below Rs100,000 a month | negative | -1 |
Yvette Fernando, Dhammika Nanayakkara appointed Sri Lanka central bank Deputy Governors | 12/18/2020 | Economy | Sri Lanka's Central Bank said T M J Y P Fernando and N W G R D Nanayakkara have been appointed Deputy Governors with eff... | Yvette Fernando, Dhammika Nanayakkara appointed Sri Lanka central bank Deputy Governors Sri Lanka's Central Bank said T M J Y P Fernando and N W G R D Nanayakkara have been appointed Deputy Governors with eff... | positive | 1 |
NPP questions AG Dept appointment, raises concerns over recent arrests | 1/7/2020 | Politics | The JVP-led National People's Power raised concerns yesterday over a recent AG Department appointment as well as high pr... | NPP questions AG Dept appointment, raises concerns over recent arrests The JVP-led National People's Power raised concerns yesterday over a recent AG Department appointment as well as high pr... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka early presidential poll will require constitutional amendment: expert | 6/5/2023 | Politics | “However, it is the Supreme Court that will ultimately decide the matter,” he said. | Sri Lanka early presidential poll will require constitutional amendment: expert “However, it is the Supreme Court that will ultimately decide the matter,” he said. | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka coup hastens prosecution of Rajapaksa envoy to Washington | 12/24/2018 | Political News | Sri Lanka’s October coup that brought former president Mahinda Rajapaksa briefly back to power may have backfired... | Sri Lanka coup hastens prosecution of Rajapaksa envoy to Washington Sri Lanka’s October coup that brought former president Mahinda Rajapaksa briefly back to power may have backfired... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka power cuts of 2 hours 20 min scheduled for Oct 03 | 10/2/2022 | Energy | One hour in the day time and one hour and 20 minutes in the night | Sri Lanka power cuts of 2 hours 20 min scheduled for Oct 03 One hour in the day time and one hour and 20 minutes in the night | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka to get 15K second doses of Sputnik V; nearly 140K still waiting | 8/30/2021 | Health | The Russian COVID-19 vaccine is unique in that it the two doses carry different formulae. | Sri Lanka to get 15K second doses of Sputnik V; nearly 140K still waiting The Russian COVID-19 vaccine is unique in that it the two doses carry different formulae. | positive | 1 |
Constitution change de-politicized institutions, allowed free polls: outgoing Sri Lanka PM | 11/20/2019 | Political News | Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said he will formally resign tomorrow, allowing President Gotabaya Rajap... | Constitution change de-politicized institutions, allowed free polls: outgoing Sri Lanka PM Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said he will formally resign tomorrow, allowing President Gotabaya Rajap... | negative | -1 |
PUCSL to take CEB to courts if power cuts continue today | 3/25/2019 | Economy | The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced that it would take legal action against the Ceylon El... | PUCSL to take CEB to courts if power cuts continue today The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced that it would take legal action against the Ceylon El... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka PM wants TNA MP's speech probed; 'aragalaya' has blood on its hands, says ex-PM | 6/10/2022 | Politics | “This means that the houses were burnt because of an opposing view,” said Wickremesinghe. | Sri Lanka PM wants TNA MP's speech probed; 'aragalaya' has blood on its hands, says ex-PM “This means that the houses were burnt because of an opposing view,” said Wickremesinghe. | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka stock trading halted, index falls below 5000 | 3/13/2020 | Markets | Sri Lanka Colombo Stock Exchange halted trading for 30 minutes Friday, the third time in a week as an index of liquid st... | Sri Lanka stock trading halted, index falls below 5000 Sri Lanka Colombo Stock Exchange halted trading for 30 minutes Friday, the third time in a week as an index of liquid st... | negative | -1 |
Sajith promises meritocratic governance at AmCham forum | 10/14/2019 | PresPoll2020 | Presidential hopeful Sajith Premadasa called for a rational, meritocratic approach to governance, addressing an AmCham-o... | Sajith promises meritocratic governance at AmCham forum Presidential hopeful Sajith Premadasa called for a rational, meritocratic approach to governance, addressing an AmCham-o... | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka economic governance forum hosted by Advocata | 5/15/2024 | 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 | positive | 1 |
Mobius says central bankers cannot fix economies, Sri Lanka rupee relatively stable | 6/29/2020 | Economy | Central bankers cannot solve economic problems and large liquidity injections will lead to devaluations, though most eme... | Mobius says central bankers cannot fix economies, Sri Lanka rupee relatively stable Central bankers cannot solve economic problems and large liquidity injections will lead to devaluations, though most eme... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka merchandise exports drop 42-pct in March amid Covid-19 | 4/30/2020 | Economy | Sri Lanka's Merchandise exports have dropped 42 percent to 645 million US dollars in March 2020, with apparels falling 4... | Sri Lanka merchandise exports drop 42-pct in March amid Covid-19 Sri Lanka's Merchandise exports have dropped 42 percent to 645 million US dollars in March 2020, with apparels falling 4... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka rupee opens stronger at 311.00/311.50 to US dollar | 2/2/2024 | Bonds & Forex | Strenghtened to as much as 310.50 in early trade | Sri Lanka rupee opens stronger at 311.00/311.50 to US dollar Strenghtened to as much as 310.50 in early trade | negative | -1 |
Punitive 'feel-the-pain taxes,' face opposition in EU | 3/31/2019 | International news | Taxes on products considered polluting are struggling to gain ground in the European Union despite backing from Brussels... | Punitive 'feel-the-pain taxes,' face opposition in EU Taxes on products considered polluting are struggling to gain ground in the European Union despite backing from Brussels... | negative | -1 |
HRCSL faults the authorities for the Mahara Prison deaths | 12/5/2020 | Crime | Sri Lankan authorities are being faulted by the country’s Human Rights Council for the deaths of eleven inmates at the... | HRCSL faults the authorities for the Mahara Prison deaths Sri Lankan authorities are being faulted by the country’s Human Rights Council for the deaths of eleven inmates at the... | negative | -1 |
China to give RMB 90 million to School uniform | 12/19/2022 | Economic Crisis | The first batch containing three million meters of finished fabric has already left China | China to give RMB 90 million to School uniform The first batch containing three million meters of finished fabric has already left China | negative | -1 |
Two acres of plantation land for Sri Lanka's Rangala police station | 12/13/2023 | Law and Order | Police to acquire two acre land from Udupussellawa Plantation Company's Duckwari Estate to build station | Two acres of plantation land for Sri Lanka's Rangala police station Police to acquire two acre land from Udupussellawa Plantation Company's Duckwari Estate to build station | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka national inflation edges up to 2.2-pct in July | 8/21/2019 | Economy | Sri Lanka's nationwide inflation edged up to 2.2 percent in July 2019 after slowing down in the two previous months, the... | Sri Lanka national inflation edges up to 2.2-pct in July Sri Lanka's nationwide inflation edged up to 2.2 percent in July 2019 after slowing down in the two previous months, the... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka banks ordered not to recover bad loans from paddy millers | 1/20/2021 | Banking | Sri Lanka has ordered commercial and specialized banks to halt bad loan recoveries from paddy millers and not to start n... | Sri Lanka banks ordered not to recover bad loans from paddy millers Sri Lanka has ordered commercial and specialized banks to halt bad loan recoveries from paddy millers and not to start n... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka main opposition, dissident MPs to sit out crucial budget vote | 9/2/2022 | Politics | "As a party, we have decide to neither support nor oppose President Wickremesinghe's budget." | Sri Lanka main opposition, dissident MPs to sit out crucial budget vote "As a party, we have decide to neither support nor oppose President Wickremesinghe's budget." | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka's inflation picks up to 3.4-pct in Nov 2023 | 11/30/2023 | Economy | Rise in electricity and housing sub-index prices drives the index up | Sri Lanka's inflation picks up to 3.4-pct in Nov 2023 Rise in electricity and housing sub-index prices drives the index up | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka’s Laugfs Gas makes a loss of 94-pct in June 2022 quarter | 8/15/2022 | Stocks & Companies | The loss per share for the quarter was 4.53 rupees. | Sri Lanka’s Laugfs Gas makes a loss of 94-pct in June 2022 quarter The loss per share for the quarter was 4.53 rupees. | negative | -1 |
Pay parking or the CMC will clamp your ride | 1/31/2020 | Consumer Affairs | If you find your parked car has its wheel clamped in the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) area, that is because you have ... | Pay parking or the CMC will clamp your ride If you find your parked car has its wheel clamped in the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) area, that is because you have ... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka rupee close firmer, gilt yields flat | 10/23/2020 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka rupee closed firmer at 184.15/35 to the US dollar on Friday while bond yields were flat, dealers said. | Sri Lanka rupee close firmer, gilt yields flat Sri Lanka rupee closed firmer at 184.15/35 to the US dollar on Friday while bond yields were flat, dealers said. | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka declares curfew as blasts rock capital | 4/21/2019 | Legal | Sri Lanka has declared a dusk to dawn curfew as two more explosions were reported mid-day after six explosion in the mor... | Sri Lanka declares curfew as blasts rock capital Sri Lanka has declared a dusk to dawn curfew as two more explosions were reported mid-day after six explosion in the mor... | negative | -1 |
Gnanasara thero of Sri Lanka appears suddenly on the side of angels | 6/6/2019 | Political News | Sri Lanka's extremist Buddhist monk Galagoda Atte Gnanasara Thero has suddenly appeared on the side of angels slamming a... | Gnanasara thero of Sri Lanka appears suddenly on the side of angels Sri Lanka's extremist Buddhist monk Galagoda Atte Gnanasara Thero has suddenly appeared on the side of angels slamming a... | negative | -1 |
South Asia forging ahead towards renewable energy | 2/4/2021 | Energy | Land-locked Nepal and the island nation of Sri Lanka are both rich in renewable resources that could be utilised for pow... | South Asia forging ahead towards renewable energy Land-locked Nepal and the island nation of Sri Lanka are both rich in renewable resources that could be utilised for pow... | positive | 1 |
Rains subside in Sri Lanka, but death toll rises to 26; 12,000 still stranded | 11/12/2021 | Weather and Climate | Landslides will continue to be in effect until further notice in Kegalle, Kandy and Kurunegala districts. | Rains subside in Sri Lanka, but death toll rises to 26; 12,000 still stranded Landslides will continue to be in effect until further notice in Kegalle, Kandy and Kurunegala districts. | negative | -1 |
Sharhan Muhseen appointed chairman of Sri Lanka's Commercial Bank | 4/1/2024 | Stocks & Companies | R Senanayake was appointed the deputy chairman. | Sharhan Muhseen appointed chairman of Sri Lanka's Commercial Bank R Senanayake was appointed the deputy chairman. | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka will not revise electricity tariffs till January: power minister | 8/7/2023 | Economy | “If the dispute is settled the work can be completed in four days," he said. | Sri Lanka will not revise electricity tariffs till January: power minister “If the dispute is settled the work can be completed in four days," he said. | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka new CB Governor says will push for stability, consult business | 9/15/2021 | Economy | A policy package in the form of a short-term Road Map soon | Sri Lanka new CB Governor says will push for stability, consult business A policy package in the form of a short-term Road Map soon | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka replaces VAT, NBT with 8-pct tax, ESC, debit tax removed: Bandula | 11/27/2019 | Economy | Sri Lanka's cabinet had approved a cut of value added tax to 8 percent from 15, removed withholding tax on interest, a ... | Sri Lanka replaces VAT, NBT with 8-pct tax, ESC, debit tax removed: Bandula Sri Lanka's cabinet had approved a cut of value added tax to 8 percent from 15, removed withholding tax on interest, a ... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka stock index edges down on profit taking amid foreign selling; investors wait for cues | 9/17/2021 | Markets | Market wait for direction | Sri Lanka stock index edges down on profit taking amid foreign selling; investors wait for cues Market wait for direction | negative | -1 |
Mangala Yapa Sri Lanka's new BOI Chief | 4/11/2019 | Culture | Mangala Yapa has been appointed the chairman of Sri Lanka's Board of Investment (BOI), a statement from the president's ... | Mangala Yapa Sri Lanka's new BOI Chief Mangala Yapa has been appointed the chairman of Sri Lanka's Board of Investment (BOI), a statement from the president's ... | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka's Softlogic Sept net soars on one-off tax reversal amidst slump | 11/16/2018 | Markets | Profits at Sri Lanka diversified Softlogic Holdings surged to 372 million rupees in the September 2018 quarter, up from ... | Sri Lanka's Softlogic Sept net soars on one-off tax reversal amidst slump Profits at Sri Lanka diversified Softlogic Holdings surged to 372 million rupees in the September 2018 quarter, up from ... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka airport briefed on Boeing B777-9 operations | 4/15/2024 | Aviation | Boeing's B-777X models promises greater fuel efficiency w | Sri Lanka airport briefed on Boeing B777-9 operations Boeing's B-777X models promises greater fuel efficiency w | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka Treasuries yield edge up, all bills sold | 1/5/2022 | Bonds & Forex | Most of the sales were in 3-month bills | Sri Lanka Treasuries yield edge up, all bills sold Most of the sales were in 3-month bills | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka hikes petrol to Rs365, diesel Rs351 | 10/1/2023 | Energy | Super diesel up by Rs62 | Sri Lanka hikes petrol to Rs365, diesel Rs351 Super diesel up by Rs62 | negative | -1 |
'Incomparable' pink diamond could smash record at Geneva auction | 11/13/2018 | International news | An exceptionally rare 19-carat pink diamond goes under the hammer in Geneva Tuesday, when it could fetch $50 million (44... | 'Incomparable' pink diamond could smash record at Geneva auction An exceptionally rare 19-carat pink diamond goes under the hammer in Geneva Tuesday, when it could fetch $50 million (44... | positive | 1 |
US stocks fall, dollar rallies on cloudy US Fed outlook after rate cut | 8/1/2019 | International news | Wall Street stocks tumbled on Wednesday and the dollar rose to a two-year peak against the euro after the Federal Reserv... | US stocks fall, dollar rallies on cloudy US Fed outlook after rate cut Wall Street stocks tumbled on Wednesday and the dollar rose to a two-year peak against the euro after the Federal Reserv... | negative | -1 |
SriLankan Airlines asked delay aircraft lease plan by COPE | 4/26/2022 | Aviation | As a start all timelines would be extended by 3 months | SriLankan Airlines asked delay aircraft lease plan by COPE As a start all timelines would be extended by 3 months | negative | -1 |
An uplifting policy statement | 11/4/2019 | Politics | The hullabaloo over sanitary pads has served a salutary purpose. It has exposed our collective confusion over what is â... | An uplifting policy statement The hullabaloo over sanitary pads has served a salutary purpose. It has exposed our collective confusion over what is â... | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka president's self-criticism not sign of weakness nor of govt's end: top minister | 10/12/2021 | Politics | “Don’t take this as a weakness or a sign of the government’s end,” Minister Alahapperuma said. | Sri Lanka president's self-criticism not sign of weakness nor of govt's end: top minister “Don’t take this as a weakness or a sign of the government’s end,” Minister Alahapperuma said. | positive | 1 |
Iran President to visit Sr Lanka amid rising tension, inaugurate Uma Oya project | 4/15/2024 | Economy | The long delayed project was originally to be completed in 2024 | Iran President to visit Sr Lanka amid rising tension, inaugurate Uma Oya project The long delayed project was originally to be completed in 2024 | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka rupee ends weaker, gilt yields gain | 9/24/2020 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka rupee closed weaker at 185.20/30 against the US dollar on Thursday while bond yields gained, dealers said. | Sri Lanka rupee ends weaker, gilt yields gain Sri Lanka rupee closed weaker at 185.20/30 against the US dollar on Thursday while bond yields gained, dealers said. | negative | -1 |
Lakshitha Weerasinghe, top Sri Lanka power systems specialist, passes away | 3/12/2024 | Energy | He is survived by a wife and daughter | Lakshitha Weerasinghe, top Sri Lanka power systems specialist, passes away He is survived by a wife and daughter | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka sells US$61mn SLDB dollar bonds, post-auction tap open | 8/12/2021 | Bonds & Forex | 9 month yield at 7.81-pct | Sri Lanka sells US$61mn SLDB dollar bonds, post-auction tap open 9 month yield at 7.81-pct | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka Presidential election turnout could reach 84-pct: Poll chief | 11/16/2019 | Political News | Turnout at Sri Lanka's 2019 Presidential elections could reach 84 percent at the final count with the minimal violence, ... | Sri Lanka Presidential election turnout could reach 84-pct: Poll chief Turnout at Sri Lanka's 2019 Presidential elections could reach 84 percent at the final count with the minimal violence, ... | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka ramps up chloroquine output, public warned not to take as preventive drug | 3/23/2020 | Health | Sri Lanka has warned the public against taking Chloroquine, an-anti malarial drug which has been identified as a possibl... | Sri Lanka ramps up chloroquine output, public warned not to take as preventive drug Sri Lanka has warned the public against taking Chloroquine, an-anti malarial drug which has been identified as a possibl... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka to hike pensions of pre-2016 retirees | 6/16/2019 | Economy | Sri Lanka will hike pensions of those who retired before December 2015 effective from July 2018, with the basic salary r... | Sri Lanka to hike pensions of pre-2016 retirees Sri Lanka will hike pensions of those who retired before December 2015 effective from July 2018, with the basic salary r... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka's Coronavirus count goes to 78 with military medic | 3/22/2020 | Health | New infections confirmed on March 21, were all from quarantine centres and one was a military medic Sri Lanka's army chi... | Sri Lanka's Coronavirus count goes to 78 with military medic New infections confirmed on March 21, were all from quarantine centres and one was a military medic Sri Lanka's army chi... | negative | -1 |
Fitch affirms Sri Lanka's UB Finance rating at 'BB(lka)' | 4/29/2024 | Stocks & Companies | The rating agency expects the proposed rights issue to bridge UBF's regulatory capital shortfall. | Fitch affirms Sri Lanka's UB Finance rating at 'BB(lka)' The rating agency expects the proposed rights issue to bridge UBF's regulatory capital shortfall. | negative | -1 |
A Resignation of an Olympian | 4/27/2019 | Politics | Evil originates not in the absence of guilt. Evil originates in our effort to escape it. I cannot recall who said it. Bu... | A Resignation of an Olympian Evil originates not in the absence of guilt. Evil originates in our effort to escape it. I cannot recall who said it. Bu... | negative | -1 |
Dow, S&P 500 end at records as US and China sign long-awaited deal | 1/16/2020 | International news | Major Wall Street stock indices edged to fresh records on Wednesday while European and Asian markets mostly retreated as... | Dow, S&P 500 end at records as US and China sign long-awaited deal Major Wall Street stock indices edged to fresh records on Wednesday while European and Asian markets mostly retreated as... | negative | -1 |
All you need to know this Vesak | 5/17/2019 | Uncategorized | RepublicNext has got a list of must-know info about holidays and closures in this Vesak Season for your convenience. | All you need to know this Vesak RepublicNext has got a list of must-know info about holidays and closures in this Vesak Season for your convenience. | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker, gilt yields stable | 9/30/2019 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee closed weaker at 182.00/182.15 to the US dollar in the spot market on Monday and bond yields remain... | Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker, gilt yields stable Sri Lanka’s rupee closed weaker at 182.00/182.15 to the US dollar in the spot market on Monday and bond yields remain... | negative | -1 |
Charges traded, buck passed for scuttling Sri Lanka cheap power plants at COPE probe | 10/8/2019 | Energy | Sri Lanka's power ministry, utility officials and politicians blamed each other and the regulator for chaotic procuremen... | Charges traded, buck passed for scuttling Sri Lanka cheap power plants at COPE probe Sri Lanka's power ministry, utility officials and politicians blamed each other and the regulator for chaotic procuremen... | negative | -1 |
Police probing abduction of Swiss Embassy staffer | 11/27/2019 | International Relations | Police are investigating an alleged incident where a Sri Lankan woman staffer at the Swiss Embassy had been abducted on ... | Police probing abduction of Swiss Embassy staffer Police are investigating an alleged incident where a Sri Lankan woman staffer at the Swiss Embassy had been abducted on ... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka exporters expect orders to fall and job losses: survey | 9/26/2022 | Business | Exporters' main challenge is meeting orders due to fuel and power shortages and policy uncertainties. | Sri Lanka exporters expect orders to fall and job losses: survey Exporters' main challenge is meeting orders due to fuel and power shortages and policy uncertainties. | negative | -1 |
Tracing missing people, reconciliation a fundamental right, Sri Lanka Tamil leader says | 3/19/2019 | Political News | ECONOMYNEXT – Government mechanisms to determine the fate of missing people in Sri Lanka and promote reconciliati... | Tracing missing people, reconciliation a fundamental right, Sri Lanka Tamil leader says ECONOMYNEXT – Government mechanisms to determine the fate of missing people in Sri Lanka and promote reconciliati... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka rupee remains inactive in forex market | 7/22/2021 | Bonds & Forex | Bond yields edged up | Sri Lanka rupee remains inactive in forex market Bond yields edged up | negative | -1 |
US to redouble efforts to support crisis-hit Sri Lanka: Ambassador | 8/30/2022 | Business | "US-Sri Lanka bilateral trade already supports more than 180,000 workers supplying exports to the US." | US to redouble efforts to support crisis-hit Sri Lanka: Ambassador "US-Sri Lanka bilateral trade already supports more than 180,000 workers supplying exports to the US." | negative | -1 |
Health strikes see drastic drop in PCR testsing in Sri Lanka's third wave | 7/7/2021 | Health | PCR tests dropped to from 18,177 to 9,279 on July 04. | Health strikes see drastic drop in PCR testsing in Sri Lanka's third wave PCR tests dropped to from 18,177 to 9,279 on July 04. | negative | -1 |
Vote reveals stark racial divide between North and South | 11/17/2019 | Opinion | The vote revealed that the minority-dominated North and East voted heavily against Rajapaksa and the majority South for ... | Vote reveals stark racial divide between North and South The vote revealed that the minority-dominated North and East voted heavily against Rajapaksa and the majority South for ... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka rupee gains sharply to 192/194 levels to US dollar | 4/16/2021 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lankaâs rupee surges to 192/194 levels to the US dollar in the spot market on Friday, after opening at 203/203.50... | Sri Lanka rupee gains sharply to 192/194 levels to US dollar Sri Lankaâs rupee surges to 192/194 levels to the US dollar in the spot market on Friday, after opening at 203/203.50... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lankan pop icon Sunil Perera passes away; tributes pour in | 9/6/2021 | Arts and Culture | A man known for his rebellious streak, Perera didn't hesitate to get political in the face of social injustice. | Sri Lankan pop icon Sunil Perera passes away; tributes pour in A man known for his rebellious streak, Perera didn't hesitate to get political in the face of social injustice. | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka's shares edge down in mid day trade | 5/15/2023 | Markets | The main All Share Price Index was down 0.25 percent or 22.29 points to 8,905.45. | Sri Lanka's shares edge down in mid day trade The main All Share Price Index was down 0.25 percent or 22.29 points to 8,905.45. | negative | -1 |
Battaramulla tops the list of Sri Lanka Coronavirus cases | 3/19/2021 | Health | The highest number of 56 Coronavirus cases in the 24 hours ending 0600 on March 19, or over half the cases in Sri Lanka'... | Battaramulla tops the list of Sri Lanka Coronavirus cases The highest number of 56 Coronavirus cases in the 24 hours ending 0600 on March 19, or over half the cases in Sri Lanka'... | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka’s Teejay Lanka December quarter net profit up 12-pct | 2/7/2019 | Markets | ECONOMYNEXT – Teejay Lanka’s net profit rose 12 percent to 551 million rupees in the December 2018 quarter... | Sri Lanka’s Teejay Lanka December quarter net profit up 12-pct ECONOMYNEXT – Teejay Lanka’s net profit rose 12 percent to 551 million rupees in the December 2018 quarter... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka bond market ends quiet | 11/29/2021 | Uncategorized | Bond auction fully subscribed | Sri Lanka bond market ends quiet Bond auction fully subscribed | positive | 1 |
No decision on new Sri Lanka coal plant, President promises action on emissions | 1/20/2020 | Energy | Sri Lanka's President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has promised action on cutting the environmental fallout from the Norochcholai ... | No decision on new Sri Lanka coal plant, President promises action on emissions Sri Lanka's President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has promised action on cutting the environmental fallout from the Norochcholai ... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka's shares edge up in mid day trade on IMF hopes | 1/19/2023 | Uncategorized | “I can tell this assembly that the talks are successful,” President Wickremesinghe told parliament. | Sri Lanka's shares edge up in mid day trade on IMF hopes “I can tell this assembly that the talks are successful,” President Wickremesinghe told parliament. | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka stock exchange to launch sustainability index | 3/28/2019 | Markets | The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) will be launching a new index for listed firms in Sri Lanka which have the best environ... | Sri Lanka stock exchange to launch sustainability index The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) will be launching a new index for listed firms in Sri Lanka which have the best environ... | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka waives visa fee to six Asian nations, Russia | 10/24/2023 | Tourism | Cabinet approved free visa to India, China, Russia, Malaysia, Japan, Indonesia and Thailand as a pilot projec | Sri Lanka waives visa fee to six Asian nations, Russia Cabinet approved free visa to India, China, Russia, Malaysia, Japan, Indonesia and Thailand as a pilot projec | positive | 1 |