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Sri Lanka's cabinet approves debt recovery suspension amendments | 3/12/2024 | Banking | Cabinet approved changes to island's debt recovery laws to suspend sale of collateral by bank board resolution (parate) | Sri Lanka's cabinet approves debt recovery suspension amendments Cabinet approved changes to island's debt recovery laws to suspend sale of collateral by bank board resolution (parate) | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka rupee quoted weaker at 199.50/201.50 levels in one week forwards market | 3/17/2021 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee quoted at 199.50/201.50 levels to the US dollar in the one week forwards market while the bond yield... | Sri Lanka rupee quoted weaker at 199.50/201.50 levels in one week forwards market Sri Lanka’s rupee quoted at 199.50/201.50 levels to the US dollar in the one week forwards market while the bond yield... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka's Lighthouse Hotel in Rs450mn upgrade | 12/24/2018 | Business | ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s Lighthouse Hotel said it will invest 450 million rupees to refurbish and upgrade... | Sri Lanka's Lighthouse Hotel in Rs450mn upgrade ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s Lighthouse Hotel said it will invest 450 million rupees to refurbish and upgrade... | negative | -1 |
Speaker appoints committee to probe fracas in Sri Lanka parliament | 4/22/2021 | Politics | A seven-member committee has been appointed to investigate the tense situation that occurred in Sri Lanka’s parliament... | Speaker appoints committee to probe fracas in Sri Lanka parliament A seven-member committee has been appointed to investigate the tense situation that occurred in Sri Lanka’s parliament... | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka cancels visa of Scotswoman who documented anti-govt protests | 8/11/2022 | International Relations | Fraser wrote that Sri Lankans should not forget that they got to the streets for a system change. | Sri Lanka cancels visa of Scotswoman who documented anti-govt protests Fraser wrote that Sri Lankans should not forget that they got to the streets for a system change. | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka rupee quoted weaker, stocks slide | 2/28/2020 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted weaker at 181.90/00 to the US dollar in the spot market on Friday while bond yields were ... | Sri Lanka rupee quoted weaker, stocks slide Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted weaker at 181.90/00 to the US dollar in the spot market on Friday while bond yields were ... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka low grown teas ease at auction, high growns up | 3/10/2024 | Business | Prices have gained from an average of $3.66 kilo seen at the last auction in December to $4.47 by March | Sri Lanka low grown teas ease at auction, high growns up Prices have gained from an average of $3.66 kilo seen at the last auction in December to $4.47 by March | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka pumps Rs240bn into banking system during Coronavirus crisis | 4/11/2020 | Economy | Sri Lanka has pumped 240 billion rupees in liquidity into the banking system an official said of which 140 billion rupee... | Sri Lanka pumps Rs240bn into banking system during Coronavirus crisis Sri Lanka has pumped 240 billion rupees in liquidity into the banking system an official said of which 140 billion rupee... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka inflation to top 6.0-pct in early 2023: CB Governor | 1/24/2024 | Economy | In the first couple of months there will be a some increase just above the middle path | Sri Lanka inflation to top 6.0-pct in early 2023: CB Governor In the first couple of months there will be a some increase just above the middle path | positive | 1 |
Malaysian Foreign Minister to visit Sri Lanka; discussion on more jobs on card | 10/7/2023 | Employment | Malaysian Foreign Minister will meet Sri Lanka, President, PM, his counterpart | Malaysian Foreign Minister to visit Sri Lanka; discussion on more jobs on card Malaysian Foreign Minister will meet Sri Lanka, President, PM, his counterpart | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka cardinal seeks UN probe on China's Coronavirus | 3/15/2020 | Political News | The head of Sri Lanka’s Roman Catholic Church Sunday alleged that the highly contagious Coronavirus may be man-made an... | Sri Lanka cardinal seeks UN probe on China's Coronavirus The head of Sri Lanka’s Roman Catholic Church Sunday alleged that the highly contagious Coronavirus may be man-made an... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka issues fresh guidelines for bailing suspects to reduce prison overcrowding | 5/20/2021 | Health | Almost all prisons in Sri Lanka are overcrowded making it impossible for the authorities to control an outbreak within. | Sri Lanka issues fresh guidelines for bailing suspects to reduce prison overcrowding Almost all prisons in Sri Lanka are overcrowded making it impossible for the authorities to control an outbreak within. | negative | -1 |
Crisis-hit Sri Lanka cuts 30 train trips to reduce cost | 1/13/2023 | Economy | Currently there are 396 trips daily including office hour transports | Crisis-hit Sri Lanka cuts 30 train trips to reduce cost Currently there are 396 trips daily including office hour transports | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka to get coal on credit from Indonesia's Arista Mitra | 12/27/2022 | Energy | Deliveries to start from February 2023 | Sri Lanka to get coal on credit from Indonesia's Arista Mitra Deliveries to start from February 2023 | negative | -1 |
Three new COVID-19 patients in Sri Lanka | 8/10/2020 | Health | Three new COVID-19 patients were identified in Sri Lanka as at 6am today, the National Operations Centre For Prevention ... | Three new COVID-19 patients in Sri Lanka Three new COVID-19 patients were identified in Sri Lanka as at 6am today, the National Operations Centre For Prevention ... | negative | -1 |
Fed hikes rates 75 basis points to temper Powell bubble as Sri Lanka tea prices ease | 11/3/2022 | Economy | . | Fed hikes rates 75 basis points to temper Powell bubble as Sri Lanka tea prices ease . | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka BOP deficit soars to US$2.7bn to July 2021 as bond auctions fail | 9/14/2021 | Economy | Weakened credibility of the peg fires several speculative frenzies | Sri Lanka BOP deficit soars to US$2.7bn to July 2021 as bond auctions fail Weakened credibility of the peg fires several speculative frenzies | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka stocks reverse three day fall | 8/20/2019 | Markets | Sri Lanka's stocks closed 0.74 percent higher on Tuesday, halting a three day fall on the back of buying in Ceylon Tobac... | Sri Lanka stocks reverse three day fall Sri Lanka's stocks closed 0.74 percent higher on Tuesday, halting a three day fall on the back of buying in Ceylon Tobac... | negative | -1 |
All shops in Kandy closed today | 6/3/2019 | Politics | The Sinhala Traders’ Front (STF) of Kandy has called a Hartal this morning (03) in support of Athuraliye Rathana Ther... | All shops in Kandy closed today The Sinhala Traders’ Front (STF) of Kandy has called a Hartal this morning (03) in support of Athuraliye Rathana Ther... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka CEB's rating outlook lifted to positive by Fitch | 7/13/2023 | Energy | 'B (;ka) rating confirmed | Sri Lanka CEB's rating outlook lifted to positive by Fitch 'B (;ka) rating confirmed | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka to sell down 20-pct of state banks, Rs450bn for bank recapitalization | 11/13/2023 | Economy | 20-pct of state banks for strategic investor or the public | Sri Lanka to sell down 20-pct of state banks, Rs450bn for bank recapitalization 20-pct of state banks for strategic investor or the public | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka Oil Tanker Fire breaks out again ship abandoned Indian and Russian ships join rescue | 9/3/2020 | Accident | The fire aboard the crude oil carrier MT New Diamond which is 38 kilometers off the eastern coast of the island has brok... | Sri Lanka Oil Tanker Fire breaks out again ship abandoned Indian and Russian ships join rescue The fire aboard the crude oil carrier MT New Diamond which is 38 kilometers off the eastern coast of the island has brok... | negative | -1 |
SriLankan Airlines cancels flights to Pakistan | 2/27/2019 | Aviation | Sri Lankan Airlines is cancelling scheduled flights to Karachchi and Lahore after Pakistan closed its airspace amid risi... | SriLankan Airlines cancels flights to Pakistan Sri Lankan Airlines is cancelling scheduled flights to Karachchi and Lahore after Pakistan closed its airspace amid risi... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka coconut auction prices fall for third week | 9/16/2020 | Agriculture | Sri Lanka's Average coconut prices fell 1.54 percent to 52,794 rupees for 1,000 nuts at the second auction in September ... | Sri Lanka coconut auction prices fall for third week Sri Lanka's Average coconut prices fell 1.54 percent to 52,794 rupees for 1,000 nuts at the second auction in September ... | negative | -1 |
Fifty per cent drop in electrocutions - PUCSL | 6/5/2019 | Uncategorized | The number of electrocutions reported in Sri Lanka has fallen by half over the past six years, the Public Utilities Comm... | Fifty per cent drop in electrocutions - PUCSL The number of electrocutions reported in Sri Lanka has fallen by half over the past six years, the Public Utilities Comm... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka Fitch confirms Sunshine Holdings at ‘A(lka)’ | 5/4/2023 | Business | Fitch Ratings said it has confirmed the National Long-Term Rating of Sri Lankan Sunshine Holdings at ‘AA+(lka)’ | Sri Lanka Fitch confirms Sunshine Holdings at ‘A(lka)’ Fitch Ratings said it has confirmed the National Long-Term Rating of Sri Lankan Sunshine Holdings at ‘AA+(lka)’ | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka rupee ends firmer, gilt yields ease | 11/19/2019 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee closed stronger at 179.30/40 to the dollar, while gilt yields eased, dealers said. | Sri Lanka rupee ends firmer, gilt yields ease Sri Lanka’s rupee closed stronger at 179.30/40 to the dollar, while gilt yields eased, dealers said. | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka's EPF to go paperless, diversify portfolio for higher risk-adjusted returns | 1/10/2024 | Economy | "Going forward, the EPF is committed to enhancing operational efficiency to deliver efficient and effective services." | Sri Lanka's EPF to go paperless, diversify portfolio for higher risk-adjusted returns "Going forward, the EPF is committed to enhancing operational efficiency to deliver efficient and effective services." | positive | 1 |
Government has blatantly violated the Constitution by presenting this Appropriations Bill – Sumant... | 11/13/2020 | Economy | Opposition Member of Parliament M A Sumanthiran is accusing the government of “blatantly violating the Constitution”... | Government has blatantly violated the Constitution by presenting this Appropriations Bill – Sumant... Opposition Member of Parliament M A Sumanthiran is accusing the government of “blatantly violating the Constitution”... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka’s public security minister: Can’t release full Easter Sunday PCoI report | 12/21/2023 | Easter Sunday attacks | President Gotabaya Rajapaksa won 2019 election on the promise of strengthening national security after Easter attack | Sri Lanka’s public security minister: Can’t release full Easter Sunday PCoI report President Gotabaya Rajapaksa won 2019 election on the promise of strengthening national security after Easter attack | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka rupee quoted at 285/310 to US dollar | 3/29/2022 | Markets | Commercial Banks were offering telegraphic transfers at 299 rupees and buying between 275/289 rupees | Sri Lanka rupee quoted at 285/310 to US dollar Commercial Banks were offering telegraphic transfers at 299 rupees and buying between 275/289 rupees | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka President urges calm, orders investigations into explosions | 4/21/2019 | Political News | Sri Lanka's President Maithripala Sirisena asked citizens to remain calm and not fall victim to rumours or fake news fol... | Sri Lanka President urges calm, orders investigations into explosions Sri Lanka's President Maithripala Sirisena asked citizens to remain calm and not fall victim to rumours or fake news fol... | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka tea industry braced for Russia-Ukraine fallout | 3/1/2022 | Agriculture | In January Russia bought 2.5 million kilograms of tea becoming the second largest buyer | Sri Lanka tea industry braced for Russia-Ukraine fallout In January Russia bought 2.5 million kilograms of tea becoming the second largest buyer | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka Supreme Court throws life line to Karannagoda | 3/8/2019 | Legal | Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court Thursday prevented the imminent arrest of retired admiral Wasantha Karannagoda in conne... | Sri Lanka Supreme Court throws life line to Karannagoda Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court Thursday prevented the imminent arrest of retired admiral Wasantha Karannagoda in conne... | negative | -1 |
VFS Global hires GB Srithar as head of Tourism Services | 5/21/2024 | People | “His expertise positions him to lead our efforts with our client governments to promote travel, trade, and tourism" | VFS Global hires GB Srithar as head of Tourism Services “His expertise positions him to lead our efforts with our client governments to promote travel, trade, and tourism" | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka's Dipped Product seeks new markets as Western demand drops | 2/20/2023 | Business | Also burdened with higher income tax and rising utility prices | Sri Lanka's Dipped Product seeks new markets as Western demand drops Also burdened with higher income tax and rising utility prices | negative | -1 |
Cosmopolitan Sri Lanka celebrates young movers & shakers in 35 Under 35 list | 6/4/2020 | Culture | Cosmo introduced its first special edition for the year: The 35 Under 35 Issue, featuring a list of 35 incredible young... | Cosmopolitan Sri Lanka celebrates young movers & shakers in 35 Under 35 list Cosmo introduced its first special edition for the year: The 35 Under 35 Issue, featuring a list of 35 incredible young... | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka official creditor committee promises relief after formal request | 5/10/2023 | Economy | It reiterates its invitation to other bilateral official creditors to formally join | Sri Lanka official creditor committee promises relief after formal request It reiterates its invitation to other bilateral official creditors to formally join | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka central bank's new Governing Board meets | 9/22/2023 | Economy | Ravi Rathnayake, Anuska Wijesinghe, new members | Sri Lanka central bank's new Governing Board meets Ravi Rathnayake, Anuska Wijesinghe, new members | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka stocks close 2-pct down amid a new COVID cluster detected | 7/10/2020 | Markets | Sri Lanka stocks fell 1.92 percent at Friday's close amid a new cluster of coronavirus infections detected at a drug reh... | Sri Lanka stocks close 2-pct down amid a new COVID cluster detected Sri Lanka stocks fell 1.92 percent at Friday's close amid a new cluster of coronavirus infections detected at a drug reh... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka stock market shut after default announcement | 4/16/2022 | Economy | To digest monetary meltdown | Sri Lanka stock market shut after default announcement To digest monetary meltdown | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka schedules power cuts of 1 hour 20 mins for October 22 | 10/21/2022 | Energy | Weekend power cuts reduced with rain | Sri Lanka schedules power cuts of 1 hour 20 mins for October 22 Weekend power cuts reduced with rain | negative | -1 |
COVID-19 on the rise again in Sri Lanka; 800+ new cases a second day running | 1/21/2022 | Health | Around 15,279 patients are currently receiving treatment in hospital or at home. | COVID-19 on the rise again in Sri Lanka; 800+ new cases a second day running Around 15,279 patients are currently receiving treatment in hospital or at home. | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka plans to list state-run hotels and land firm Selendiva in 2021: Treasury Secy | 12/3/2020 | Economy | Sri Lanka is planning to list a state-run hotel and real estate company in the Colombo Stock Exchange by the end of the ... | Sri Lanka plans to list state-run hotels and land firm Selendiva in 2021: Treasury Secy Sri Lanka is planning to list a state-run hotel and real estate company in the Colombo Stock Exchange by the end of the ... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka CB discontinues reimbursement of remittance transaction cost | 5/12/2023 | Bonds & Forex | Remittances have been on the rise and the country aims to double remittances to $1 billion monthly | Sri Lanka CB discontinues reimbursement of remittance transaction cost Remittances have been on the rise and the country aims to double remittances to $1 billion monthly | negative | -1 |
MT New Diamond oil tanker salvage to begin off Sri Lanka | 9/6/2020 | Logistics | Salvage of MT New Diamond, an oil tanker that caught fire off the coast of Sri Lanka is to begin with its Greek owners a... | MT New Diamond oil tanker salvage to begin off Sri Lanka Salvage of MT New Diamond, an oil tanker that caught fire off the coast of Sri Lanka is to begin with its Greek owners a... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka current Covid-19 outbreak from Denmark-Sweden SARS-Cov-2 strain | 10/31/2020 | Health | Sri Lanka's current Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak is caused by a strain of SARS-CoV-2 found in Denmark and Swe... | Sri Lanka current Covid-19 outbreak from Denmark-Sweden SARS-Cov-2 strain Sri Lanka's current Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak is caused by a strain of SARS-CoV-2 found in Denmark and Swe... | negative | -1 |
United Petroleum of Australia to start Sri Lanka operations by mid this year | 3/14/2024 | Petroleum | They plan to sign the agreement with the BOI and obtain the license to operate by mid this year | United Petroleum of Australia to start Sri Lanka operations by mid this year They plan to sign the agreement with the BOI and obtain the license to operate by mid this year | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka to end import bans on cosmetics, motor spares: Minister | 10/22/2022 | Economy | Following appeals bans on 708 items had been lifted | Sri Lanka to end import bans on cosmetics, motor spares: Minister Following appeals bans on 708 items had been lifted | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka's IMF SDR allocation, one hurdle passed amid Iran complication | 6/27/2021 | Economy | Executive Board concurrence and Board of Governors approval ahead amid Iran jitters | Sri Lanka's IMF SDR allocation, one hurdle passed amid Iran complication Executive Board concurrence and Board of Governors approval ahead amid Iran jitters | negative | -1 |
UNP unlikely to accept Sirisena's offer | 6/5/2019 | Politics | President Maithripala Sirisena has reached out to the United National Party in what seems to be an attempt at rapprochem... | UNP unlikely to accept Sirisena's offer President Maithripala Sirisena has reached out to the United National Party in what seems to be an attempt at rapprochem... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka extends special commodity levy on potatoes by four months | 9/11/2023 | Commodities | Minister of Finance said special commodity levy of 50 rupees on a kilo of potatoes is to be extended by four months | Sri Lanka extends special commodity levy on potatoes by four months Minister of Finance said special commodity levy of 50 rupees on a kilo of potatoes is to be extended by four months | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka's largest brewery Lion net up 477-pct in Sept | 11/15/2018 | Markets | Sri Lanka's Lion Brewery (Ceylon) Plc said profits grew 477 percent from a year earlier to 552.6 million rupees in the S... | Sri Lanka's largest brewery Lion net up 477-pct in Sept Sri Lanka's Lion Brewery (Ceylon) Plc said profits grew 477 percent from a year earlier to 552.6 million rupees in the S... | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka President's party seeks to be official opposition | 12/18/2018 | Political News | Sri Lanka's President Maithripala Sirisena's United National People's Alliance will make a formal request to make Mahind... | Sri Lanka President's party seeks to be official opposition Sri Lanka's President Maithripala Sirisena's United National People's Alliance will make a formal request to make Mahind... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka to legalize election guidelines to punish media | 12/13/2022 | Legal | President has proposed to give legal effect to the guidelines and have provisions to punish those who violate them | Sri Lanka to legalize election guidelines to punish media President has proposed to give legal effect to the guidelines and have provisions to punish those who violate them | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka inflation rises 5.9-pct over 17 -months, food down | 2/29/2024 | Economy | Food prices were down 1.6-pct over 17-months despite VAT hike | Sri Lanka inflation rises 5.9-pct over 17 -months, food down Food prices were down 1.6-pct over 17-months despite VAT hike | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka sees 1,995 new companies registered in Jan 2024: President | 3/6/2024 | Business | The registration of companies rose to 22,376 in 2023. In January 2024, 1,995 new companies were registered. | Sri Lanka sees 1,995 new companies registered in Jan 2024: President The registration of companies rose to 22,376 in 2023. In January 2024, 1,995 new companies were registered. | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka stocks edge down on profit taking after gaining rally | 9/19/2022 | Markets | The main index ASPI has gained 10.5 percent in September so far after gaining 17.3 percent in August | Sri Lanka stocks edge down on profit taking after gaining rally The main index ASPI has gained 10.5 percent in September so far after gaining 17.3 percent in August | negative | -1 |
Heavy rainfall, strong winds in Sri Lanka till end July: Met Dept | 7/29/2020 | Weather and Climate | Sri Lanka will experience heavy rainfalls and strong winds in coastal areas and south western parts of the country for t... | Heavy rainfall, strong winds in Sri Lanka till end July: Met Dept Sri Lanka will experience heavy rainfalls and strong winds in coastal areas and south western parts of the country for t... | positive | 1 |
Udugama Hospital gets ICU | 12/20/2021 | Health | To be opened on December 22 | Udugama Hospital gets ICU To be opened on December 22 | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka's shares edge down on Expolanka earnings | 1/30/2023 | Markets | Top losers during mid day trade were Expolanka, LOLC and Sampath Bank. | Sri Lanka's shares edge down on Expolanka earnings Top losers during mid day trade were Expolanka, LOLC and Sampath Bank. | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka allows exporters to pay local suppliers in dollars | 3/12/2022 | Economy | Strategic Development Law projects may be given exemptions | Sri Lanka allows exporters to pay local suppliers in dollars Strategic Development Law projects may be given exemptions | negative | -1 |
Jayawardene urges Sri Lanka to retain World Cup belief | 6/30/2019 | Culture | Former captain Mahela Jayawardene has urged Sri Lanka to keep believing they can still reach the World Cup semi-finals, ... | Jayawardene urges Sri Lanka to retain World Cup belief Former captain Mahela Jayawardene has urged Sri Lanka to keep believing they can still reach the World Cup semi-finals, ... | positive | 1 |
Citizens should act wisely in election time – Religions for Responsible Governance | 11/11/2019 | PresPoll2020 | Religions for Responsible Governance, a multireligious body, urged the public today to act wisely and responsibly during... | Citizens should act wisely in election time – Religions for Responsible Governance Religions for Responsible Governance, a multireligious body, urged the public today to act wisely and responsibly during... | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka stocks close 0.16-pct higher | 6/13/2019 | Markets | ECONOMYNEXT – Colombo’s stock market closed 0.16 percent higher Thursday with buying seen in Distilleries ... | Sri Lanka stocks close 0.16-pct higher ECONOMYNEXT – Colombo’s stock market closed 0.16 percent higher Thursday with buying seen in Distilleries ... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka Bar Association concerned about police brutality, says will intervene if necessary | 4/3/2021 | Human Rights | The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) will observe action being taken to curb what it calls a disturbing trend of poli... | Sri Lanka Bar Association concerned about police brutality, says will intervene if necessary The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) will observe action being taken to curb what it calls a disturbing trend of poli... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka spends Rs138bn on Coronavirus battle, relief: Minister Cabraal | 5/19/2021 | Economy | Spending in 2020 was Rs96.05 billion in 2021 Rs41.9 billion | Sri Lanka spends Rs138bn on Coronavirus battle, relief: Minister Cabraal Spending in 2020 was Rs96.05 billion in 2021 Rs41.9 billion | negative | -1 |
Fear in Mirigama and Pallewela as illicit liquor takes lives | 8/5/2019 | Uncategorized | The Criminal Investigation Department has taken over the probe into multiple fatal poisoning from illicit liquor in the ... | Fear in Mirigama and Pallewela as illicit liquor takes lives The Criminal Investigation Department has taken over the probe into multiple fatal poisoning from illicit liquor in the ... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka to slash spending, push up non-tax revenues: Bandula | 11/29/2019 | Economy | Sri Lanka plans to slash spending and push up non-tax revenues in a bid to keep the budget deficit at 5 percent of gross... | Sri Lanka to slash spending, push up non-tax revenues: Bandula Sri Lanka plans to slash spending and push up non-tax revenues in a bid to keep the budget deficit at 5 percent of gross... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka to lease state land for Dambulla Agro Cool warehouse | 8/29/2023 | Agriculture | Land given on 30-year lease | Sri Lanka to lease state land for Dambulla Agro Cool warehouse Land given on 30-year lease | negative | -1 |
HRCSL wants burial to be permitted for Covid 19 victims | 11/26/2020 | Democracy | The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) is asking the government to amend the regulations governing the disposa... | HRCSL wants burial to be permitted for Covid 19 victims The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) is asking the government to amend the regulations governing the disposa... | negative | -1 |
IMF review agreement will help Sri Lanka fast-track debt restructuring: official | 10/20/2023 | Economy | “The SLA will enhance confidence in our economy and help fast-track the debt restructuring resolution." | IMF review agreement will help Sri Lanka fast-track debt restructuring: official “The SLA will enhance confidence in our economy and help fast-track the debt restructuring resolution." | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka tea exporters urged to cut credit to buyers | 10/3/2022 | Economy | The sharp increase in lending rates is a major cost to the industry | Sri Lanka tea exporters urged to cut credit to buyers The sharp increase in lending rates is a major cost to the industry | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker, bond yields ease | 4/18/2019 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka's rupee closed at 174.50/60 to the US dollar in the spot market on Thursday, while bond yields eased, dealers ... | Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker, bond yields ease Sri Lanka's rupee closed at 174.50/60 to the US dollar in the spot market on Thursday, while bond yields eased, dealers ... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka stocks close lower for the second day | 7/27/2021 | Markets | Expolanka Holdings, Commercial Leasing and Finance, and Browns Investments | Sri Lanka stocks close lower for the second day Expolanka Holdings, Commercial Leasing and Finance, and Browns Investments | negative | -1 |
Public Utilities Commission not approving power cuts | 3/25/2019 | Uncategorized | The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) says that they were not informed of the power cuts imposed by the C... | Public Utilities Commission not approving power cuts The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) says that they were not informed of the power cuts imposed by the C... | negative | -1 |
Gnanasara Thero's release may be delayed | 5/23/2019 | Politics | The Bodu Bala Sena says the release of their General Secretary Galagodaththe Gnanasara Thero from prison may be delayed. | Gnanasara Thero's release may be delayed The Bodu Bala Sena says the release of their General Secretary Galagodaththe Gnanasara Thero from prison may be delayed. | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka banks had restructured 3.6-pct of loans, SME moratorium limited effect: Fitch | 1/29/2020 | Banking | Sri Lanka's banks have already restructured some bad loans and a moratorium and credit support announced for small and m... | Sri Lanka banks had restructured 3.6-pct of loans, SME moratorium limited effect: Fitch Sri Lanka's banks have already restructured some bad loans and a moratorium and credit support announced for small and m... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka keeps overnight policy rates unchanged, market rates move up | 10/14/2021 | Economy | Market rates move up after last hike | Sri Lanka keeps overnight policy rates unchanged, market rates move up Market rates move up after last hike | positive | 1 |
New fake news/hate speech laws: Are they really necessary? | 6/7/2019 | Politics | Civil society actors and legal experts are calling into question the Government's freshly proposed moves to curb hate sp... | New fake news/hate speech laws: Are they really necessary? Civil society actors and legal experts are calling into question the Government's freshly proposed moves to curb hate sp... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka optimistic over China’s Myanmar Corridor proposal - govt official | 11/27/2023 | Trade | Sri Lanka has been looking for all opportunities to come out of its unprecedented economic crisis | Sri Lanka optimistic over China’s Myanmar Corridor proposal - govt official Sri Lanka has been looking for all opportunities to come out of its unprecedented economic crisis | positive | 1 |
Govt contradicting itself on MCC compact - JVP | 12/16/2019 | Politics | The JVP accused the new government today of contradicting its own stance on the controversial Millennium Challenge Corpo... | Govt contradicting itself on MCC compact - JVP The JVP accused the new government today of contradicting its own stance on the controversial Millennium Challenge Corpo... | negative | -1 |
What now for 2020 cricket in Coronavirus? Four key questions | 5/25/2020 | Sports | The coronavirus may have struck shortly before the English cricket season was due to start but it threatens to have majo... | What now for 2020 cricket in Coronavirus? Four key questions The coronavirus may have struck shortly before the English cricket season was due to start but it threatens to have majo... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka won't face hunger crisis, economic situation will get worse before it gets better: new PM | 5/14/2022 | Economy | “After I speak to [friendly nations], there will be help coming from there. They won’t allow people to starve.” | Sri Lanka won't face hunger crisis, economic situation will get worse before it gets better: new PM “After I speak to [friendly nations], there will be help coming from there. They won’t allow people to starve.” | negative | -1 |
Six Indians nabbed with more than two tons of Beedi leaves | 7/30/2019 | Uncategorized | Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended six Indian nationals with 2379kgs of Beedi leaves in Northwestern seas yesterday (July 29... | Six Indians nabbed with more than two tons of Beedi leaves Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended six Indian nationals with 2379kgs of Beedi leaves in Northwestern seas yesterday (July 29... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka adds 63GWh to hydro stocks from depression downpour | 12/27/2022 | Energy | Delayed monsoons reduce hydro resources | Sri Lanka adds 63GWh to hydro stocks from depression downpour Delayed monsoons reduce hydro resources | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka rupee trades at 313.75/314.00 to the US dollar | 2/13/2024 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee trades at 313.75/314.00 to the US dollar Tuesday, dealers said. Bond yields were down. | Sri Lanka rupee trades at 313.75/314.00 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee trades at 313.75/314.00 to the US dollar Tuesday, dealers said. Bond yields were down. | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka small businesses lockdown town centres; TUs issue ultimatum | 8/18/2021 | Economy | Trade associations in several towns have shuttered shops for a week | Sri Lanka small businesses lockdown town centres; TUs issue ultimatum Trade associations in several towns have shuttered shops for a week | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka national inflation up 66.7-pct in July 2022 | 8/22/2022 | Economy | Food prices up 102-pct since money printing accelerated in Feb 2022 | Sri Lanka national inflation up 66.7-pct in July 2022 Food prices up 102-pct since money printing accelerated in Feb 2022 | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka's Bank of Ceylon viability rating on watch on recapitalization | 11/30/2023 | Banking | Pending possible recapitalization for losses from state enterprise funding, while confirming a long-term rating at 'CC' | Sri Lanka's Bank of Ceylon viability rating on watch on recapitalization Pending possible recapitalization for losses from state enterprise funding, while confirming a long-term rating at 'CC' | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka to hike tourist arrival target to 2.0mn for 2023 | 4/3/2023 | Tourism | "The target for March 2023 was only 90,000, but we have exceeded that. | Sri Lanka to hike tourist arrival target to 2.0mn for 2023 "The target for March 2023 was only 90,000, but we have exceeded that. | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka rupee ends weaker, gilt yields down | 6/18/2020 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka rupee closed weaker at 186.60/75 to the US dollar on Thursday while bond yields fell further, dealers said. | Sri Lanka rupee ends weaker, gilt yields down Sri Lanka rupee closed weaker at 186.60/75 to the US dollar on Thursday while bond yields fell further, dealers said. | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka factories extend recovery in Jan but short of raw materials from forex shortages: PMI | 2/17/2022 | Economy | The PMI for January is 58.7, up from 58.1 in December. | Sri Lanka factories extend recovery in Jan but short of raw materials from forex shortages: PMI The PMI for January is 58.7, up from 58.1 in December. | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka paying highest ever price for oil in depreciated rupees: Minister | 2/20/2022 | Energy | When the global crude price was at 147 US dollar per barrel in 2008, the rupee was only 108 | Sri Lanka paying highest ever price for oil in depreciated rupees: Minister When the global crude price was at 147 US dollar per barrel in 2008, the rupee was only 108 | negative | -1 |
Five arrested for smuggling foreign currency out of forex-crisis-hit Sri Lanka | 1/30/2022 | Economy | The stash consisted of 95,000 US dollars, 18,000 Euros and 37,000 Saudi Riyals. | Five arrested for smuggling foreign currency out of forex-crisis-hit Sri Lanka The stash consisted of 95,000 US dollars, 18,000 Euros and 37,000 Saudi Riyals. | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka property price disinflation in the capital Colombo ends | 8/7/2021 | Business | Near double digit growth | Sri Lanka property price disinflation in the capital Colombo ends Near double digit growth | negative | -1 |
ACJU calls for low-key Eid-ul-Fitr with emphasis on helping those affected | 5/28/2019 | Uncategorized | The All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama (ACJU) has called for a "simple" Ramadan celebration this year, in light of the prevail... | ACJU calls for low-key Eid-ul-Fitr with emphasis on helping those affected The All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama (ACJU) has called for a "simple" Ramadan celebration this year, in light of the prevail... | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka's Samurdhi scheme can continue broader mandate to reduce poverty: official | 8/2/2023 | Economy | He conceded, however, that the new system is not without its issues. | Sri Lanka's Samurdhi scheme can continue broader mandate to reduce poverty: official He conceded, however, that the new system is not without its issues. | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka's shares down after constant gains | 8/14/2023 | Markets | Shares close down on Monday on profit taking and selling interest due to constant gains in the previous sessions | Sri Lanka's shares down after constant gains Shares close down on Monday on profit taking and selling interest due to constant gains in the previous sessions | negative | -1 |
Won't allow SLFP to be absorbed by any party - Amaraweera | 9/3/2019 | Politics | The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) will once again prove to be a decisive force in Sri Lanka's political future and will... | Won't allow SLFP to be absorbed by any party - Amaraweera The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) will once again prove to be a decisive force in Sri Lanka's political future and will... | positive | 1 |