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Sri Lanka local elections: opposition wants speaker to summon finance secretary | 2/28/2023 | Politics | Speaker Abeywardena said there is no legal provisions for him to exercise the powers of parliament himself. | Sri Lanka local elections: opposition wants speaker to summon finance secretary Speaker Abeywardena said there is no legal provisions for him to exercise the powers of parliament himself. | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka's draft data protection and privacy laws should not hamper markets, innovation: IPS | 11/6/2019 | Business | Sri Lanka's draft privacy and data protection laws, while important, should not place unnecessary burdens on businesses ... | Sri Lanka's draft data protection and privacy laws should not hamper markets, innovation: IPS Sri Lanka's draft privacy and data protection laws, while important, should not place unnecessary burdens on businesses ... | positive | 1 |
SJB National List includes Actor-politician Diana Gamage | 8/8/2020 | Parliamentary Elections 2020 | The main opposition in the Ninth Parliament of Sri Lanka, the Samagi Jana Balavegaya has nominated seven politicians who... | SJB National List includes Actor-politician Diana Gamage The main opposition in the Ninth Parliament of Sri Lanka, the Samagi Jana Balavegaya has nominated seven politicians who... | positive | 1 |
Trump says first US states could reopen soon, halts funding to WHO | 4/15/2020 | International news | President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that swaths of the United States could lift coronavirus shutdowns "very soon" a... | Trump says first US states could reopen soon, halts funding to WHO President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that swaths of the United States could lift coronavirus shutdowns "very soon" a... | negative | -1 |
Two Retired military chiefs, the two Saraths top their party lists in Colombo and Gampaha | 8/7/2020 | Parliamentary Elections 2020 | Two retired military officers have been elected to Parliament through rival parties, both topping their districts from t... | Two Retired military chiefs, the two Saraths top their party lists in Colombo and Gampaha Two retired military officers have been elected to Parliament through rival parties, both topping their districts from t... | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka rupee appreciates against Ruble, Bank of Russia may clean float | 3/1/2022 | Bonds & Forex | Policy rate hiked to 20-pct as Russians withdraw cash | Sri Lanka rupee appreciates against Ruble, Bank of Russia may clean float Policy rate hiked to 20-pct as Russians withdraw cash | negative | -1 |
Prime Minister in Bangladesh on two-day visit | 3/19/2021 | International Relations | Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa is in Bangladesh today to join celebrations connected to the hundredth birth anniversar... | Prime Minister in Bangladesh on two-day visit Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa is in Bangladesh today to join celebrations connected to the hundredth birth anniversar... | positive | 1 |
Edotco Malaysia to deploy 1000 lamp pole towers in Sri Lanka | 7/17/2019 | ICT | Edotco Lanka, a telecom tower affiliate of Malaysia's Axiata group is investing in a 'smart pole' network which will pro... | Edotco Malaysia to deploy 1000 lamp pole towers in Sri Lanka Edotco Lanka, a telecom tower affiliate of Malaysia's Axiata group is investing in a 'smart pole' network which will pro... | positive | 1 |
World Markets: Oil down, Pound resumes slide in key Brexit week | 10/15/2019 | International news | The British pound fell against the euro and dollar on Monday, the start of a pivotal week for Britain and the European U... | World Markets: Oil down, Pound resumes slide in key Brexit week The British pound fell against the euro and dollar on Monday, the start of a pivotal week for Britain and the European U... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka's mid day shares edge up | 8/7/2023 | Markets | All Share Price Index was up 0.81 percent or 94.11 points to 11,727 | Sri Lanka's mid day shares edge up All Share Price Index was up 0.81 percent or 94.11 points to 11,727 | negative | -1 |
COVID-19 jabs can take weeks to work, continued vigilance vital: Sri Lanka epid experts | 5/19/2021 | Health | “In the meantime, you can still get infected and infect others,” she warned. | COVID-19 jabs can take weeks to work, continued vigilance vital: Sri Lanka epid experts “In the meantime, you can still get infected and infect others,” she warned. | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka to review bus licensing system on expressways | 2/17/2019 | Ground | Sri Lanka has appointed a committee to review route licenses for buses operated on expressways, the state information of... | Sri Lanka to review bus licensing system on expressways Sri Lanka has appointed a committee to review route licenses for buses operated on expressways, the state information of... | positive | 1 |
Four countries soften travel advisories to Sri Lanka | 5/29/2019 | Uncategorized | Four countries have now softened their travel advisories to Sri Lanka urging travelers to be extremely cautious and resp... | Four countries soften travel advisories to Sri Lanka Four countries have now softened their travel advisories to Sri Lanka urging travelers to be extremely cautious and resp... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka's Teejay Lanka net down 82-pct in March 2023 quarter | 5/18/2023 | Business | Finance costs up | Sri Lanka's Teejay Lanka net down 82-pct in March 2023 quarter Finance costs up | negative | -1 |
Coronavirus crisis: Prince Charles positive, a third of humanity in lockdown | 3/25/2020 | Health | Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis: | Coronavirus crisis: Prince Charles positive, a third of humanity in lockdown Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis: | negative | -1 |
India signs JVSHA for 100MW solar power plant in Sri Lanka's strategic Tricomalee | 3/13/2022 | Uncategorized | The JVSHA was signed a week ahead Finance Minister Basil Rajapakasa's visit to sign USD 1 billion cvedit line | India signs JVSHA for 100MW solar power plant in Sri Lanka's strategic Tricomalee The JVSHA was signed a week ahead Finance Minister Basil Rajapakasa's visit to sign USD 1 billion cvedit line | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka to halt parate execution of defaulted SME bank loans: Minister | 2/21/2024 | Banking | Cabinet paper next week | Sri Lanka to halt parate execution of defaulted SME bank loans: Minister Cabinet paper next week | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka sells Rs127bn in bonds, 2032 on tap at 30.09-pct | 9/29/2022 | Bonds & Forex | Cut off for shorter tenors estimated at around 34 percent. | Sri Lanka sells Rs127bn in bonds, 2032 on tap at 30.09-pct Cut off for shorter tenors estimated at around 34 percent. | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka Railways gets container, oil wagons | 5/16/2019 | Ground | ECONOMYNEXT - Sri Lanka Railways has taken delivery of the first batches of new container carrier wagons and oil wagons ... | Sri Lanka Railways gets container, oil wagons ECONOMYNEXT - Sri Lanka Railways has taken delivery of the first batches of new container carrier wagons and oil wagons ... | negative | -1 |
India reaffirm assistance to Sri Lanka at high level virtual meeting | 1/15/2022 | Economy | The two countries have also discussed a 1.5 billion US dollar credit line. | India reaffirm assistance to Sri Lanka at high level virtual meeting The two countries have also discussed a 1.5 billion US dollar credit line. | positive | 1 |
Inefficiency, corruption in Sri Lanka’s revenue collection bodies hit tax target – Aluthgamage | 9/26/2023 | Economy | Sri Lanka sees 20% revenue shortfall this year amid lethargic tax collection - MP | Inefficiency, corruption in Sri Lanka’s revenue collection bodies hit tax target – Aluthgamage Sri Lanka sees 20% revenue shortfall this year amid lethargic tax collection - MP | negative | -1 |
Outrage as Sri Lanka president pardons killer of Swedish teen | 11/10/2019 | Legal | Sri Lanka's president has pardoned a death-row prisoner who murdered a Swedish teenager just a week before he leaves off... | Outrage as Sri Lanka president pardons killer of Swedish teen Sri Lanka's president has pardoned a death-row prisoner who murdered a Swedish teenager just a week before he leaves off... | negative | -1 |
Anti-carbon tax rally turns violent in Paris | 3/16/2019 | International news | After weeks of declining participation, France's "yellow vest" protest movement attempted to rebound on Saturday with a ... | Anti-carbon tax rally turns violent in Paris After weeks of declining participation, France's "yellow vest" protest movement attempted to rebound on Saturday with a ... | negative | -1 |
Website registering people for vaccinations has crashed | 2/16/2021 | Sri Lanka Covid vaccine | The website run by the State Ministry for Primary Health Care, Epidemic and COVID Disease Control that Sri Lankans were ... | Website registering people for vaccinations has crashed The website run by the State Ministry for Primary Health Care, Epidemic and COVID Disease Control that Sri Lankans were ... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka shares edge up in mid day trade | 6/23/2023 | Markets | Sri Lanka's shares edged up in mid day trade on Friday, Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) data showed. | Sri Lanka shares edge up in mid day trade Sri Lanka's shares edged up in mid day trade on Friday, Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) data showed. | positive | 1 |
Amaraweera issues a veiled threat to MR over SLFP membership | 8/15/2019 | Uncategorized | The General Secretary of United Peopleâs Freedom Alliance Mahinda Amaraweera is saying that the only thing preventing ... | Amaraweera issues a veiled threat to MR over SLFP membership The General Secretary of United Peopleâs Freedom Alliance Mahinda Amaraweera is saying that the only thing preventing ... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka opposition MP rubbishes opposition leader's call for snap election | 9/13/2021 | Politics | “Statements like this are immature and unwise,” he added. | Sri Lanka opposition MP rubbishes opposition leader's call for snap election “Statements like this are immature and unwise,” he added. | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka CB chief urges public to become informants to boost tax revenue | 1/2/2024 | Economy | Sri Lanka is trying to boost revenues with higher income tax and VAT rates | Sri Lanka CB chief urges public to become informants to boost tax revenue Sri Lanka is trying to boost revenues with higher income tax and VAT rates | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka fresh coconut auction price up 0.2-pct | 2/8/2019 | Agriculture | Sri Lanka's fresh coconut prices picked up 0.2 percent to 30,022.55 for 1,000 nuts at the weekly auction held in Colombo... | Sri Lanka fresh coconut auction price up 0.2-pct Sri Lanka's fresh coconut prices picked up 0.2 percent to 30,022.55 for 1,000 nuts at the weekly auction held in Colombo... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka minister vows to act against tourism harassment | 5/1/2024 | Corruption | Sri Lanka has witnessed a raft of harassment against foreign visitors recently | Sri Lanka minister vows to act against tourism harassment Sri Lanka has witnessed a raft of harassment against foreign visitors recently | negative | -1 |
Veteran singer Angeline Gunathilaka is no more | 3/29/2019 | Uncategorized | Veteran singer Anjaleen Gunathilaka passed away a short while ago, at the age of 79. She was undergoing treatment at the... | Veteran singer Angeline Gunathilaka is no more Veteran singer Anjaleen Gunathilaka passed away a short while ago, at the age of 79. She was undergoing treatment at the... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka's Colombo Port container volumes up 13-pct to 7mn | 12/31/2018 | Logistics | Sri Lanka's Colombo Port has handled 7 million containers by December 30 2018, up 13.2 from a year earlier, the state po... | Sri Lanka's Colombo Port container volumes up 13-pct to 7mn Sri Lanka's Colombo Port has handled 7 million containers by December 30 2018, up 13.2 from a year earlier, the state po... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka may have to depend on India or nuclear to reach low carbon target: researcher | 5/19/2024 | Energy | The cost of reaching a very low carbon emission target may be around 40 billion US dollars | Sri Lanka may have to depend on India or nuclear to reach low carbon target: researcher The cost of reaching a very low carbon emission target may be around 40 billion US dollars | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka SEC urges real estate securities with rules in place | 8/2/2020 | Bonds & Forex | The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka said rules are now in place for the issue of Real Estate Investment ... | Sri Lanka SEC urges real estate securities with rules in place The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka said rules are now in place for the issue of Real Estate Investment ... | negative | -1 |
Use Nelum Pokuna theatre to treat COVID-19 patients: Sri Lanka's ex health minister | 5/4/2021 | Health | Senaratne requested the government to not add beds for COVID-19 treatment to hospitals that provide tertiary care | Use Nelum Pokuna theatre to treat COVID-19 patients: Sri Lanka's ex health minister Senaratne requested the government to not add beds for COVID-19 treatment to hospitals that provide tertiary care | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka rupee opens steady, gilt yields flat | 10/29/2019 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted at 181.40/55 to the US dollar on Tuesday steady from Monday’s close in the first half-h... | Sri Lanka rupee opens steady, gilt yields flat Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted at 181.40/55 to the US dollar on Tuesday steady from Monday’s close in the first half-h... | negative | -1 |
Islandwide curfew lifted on Monday at 5 am travel restrictions for high-risk areas | 4/25/2020 | Law and Order | The islandwide curfew will be lifted on Monday, April 27 at 5.00 am Police Headquarters announced with conditions impo... | Islandwide curfew lifted on Monday at 5 am travel restrictions for high-risk areas The islandwide curfew will be lifted on Monday, April 27 at 5.00 am Police Headquarters announced with conditions impo... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka has freshwater moss, seaweed, lots of chickens to make organic fertilizer: Minister | 6/8/2021 | Agriculture | Farmers having less than one hectare of land will also be given 30,000 rupees to produce organic fertilizer. | Sri Lanka has freshwater moss, seaweed, lots of chickens to make organic fertilizer: Minister Farmers having less than one hectare of land will also be given 30,000 rupees to produce organic fertilizer. | negative | -1 |
Navin threatens to expose Sri Lanka Provincial Governor | 7/28/2019 | Agriculture | Sri Lanka's Plantations Industries Minister Navin Dissanayake has threatened to expose a Provincial Governor who is pres... | Navin threatens to expose Sri Lanka Provincial Governor Sri Lanka's Plantations Industries Minister Navin Dissanayake has threatened to expose a Provincial Governor who is pres... | negative | -1 |
SriLankan wet-leases two aircraft from Air Belgium | 12/31/2023 | Aviation | A second aircraft from Air Belgium is to arrive in mid-January 2024. | SriLankan wet-leases two aircraft from Air Belgium A second aircraft from Air Belgium is to arrive in mid-January 2024. | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka central bank busts US$9.8bn since Feb 2020 to suppress rates, for stimulus | 8/2/2022 | Economy | Reserves depleted for debt repayment, imports and some capital flight | Sri Lanka central bank busts US$9.8bn since Feb 2020 to suppress rates, for stimulus Reserves depleted for debt repayment, imports and some capital flight | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka FDI: think tank calls for policy consistency over tax incentives | 10/27/2023 | Business | "This will reduce distortions in the economy while ensuring the government’s revenue base is protected,” said Advoca... | Sri Lanka FDI: think tank calls for policy consistency over tax incentives "This will reduce distortions in the economy while ensuring the government’s revenue base is protected,” said Advoca... | negative | -1 |
Erdogan sacks Turkey central bank governor amid rate tensions | 7/6/2019 | International news | President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has sacked the governor of Turkey's central bank and replaced him with his deputy, a pres... | Erdogan sacks Turkey central bank governor amid rate tensions President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has sacked the governor of Turkey's central bank and replaced him with his deputy, a pres... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka's Cargills Bank plans IPO | 12/1/2023 | Stocks & Companies | The Bank proposes to issue 62,500,000 ordinary voting shares at a price of 8.00 rupees a share. | Sri Lanka's Cargills Bank plans IPO The Bank proposes to issue 62,500,000 ordinary voting shares at a price of 8.00 rupees a share. | negative | -1 |
Japan Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa to visit Sri Lanka | 4/29/2024 | Political News | To have discussions with Foreign Minister Sabry and meet President and Prime Minister | Japan Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa to visit Sri Lanka To have discussions with Foreign Minister Sabry and meet President and Prime Minister | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka's inflation picks up to 4.1-pct in March 2021 | 3/31/2021 | Economy | Sri Lanka's 12-month consumer price inflation accelerated to 4.1 percent in March 2021 from 3.3 percent in February amid... | Sri Lanka's inflation picks up to 4.1-pct in March 2021 Sri Lanka's 12-month consumer price inflation accelerated to 4.1 percent in March 2021 from 3.3 percent in February amid... | negative | -1 |
More than a million can lose jobs as COVID 19 ravages the economy - experts | 5/7/2020 | Economy | More than a million Sri Lankans are likely to become unemployed or underemployed as the COVID 19 crisis ravages the econ... | More than a million can lose jobs as COVID 19 ravages the economy - experts More than a million Sri Lankans are likely to become unemployed or underemployed as the COVID 19 crisis ravages the econ... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka may run out hotel rooms for high-end tourists: Official | 5/27/2024 | Tourism | "High-end hotels which are charging over 250-300 dollars a night are having very high occupancy at very high rates" | Sri Lanka may run out hotel rooms for high-end tourists: Official "High-end hotels which are charging over 250-300 dollars a night are having very high occupancy at very high rates" | negative | -1 |
Over 300 Sri Lanka lawyers flock to represent 53 arrested protestors | 4/2/2022 | Politics | "People have the fundamental rights to express their displeasure without crossing the limit." | Over 300 Sri Lanka lawyers flock to represent 53 arrested protestors "People have the fundamental rights to express their displeasure without crossing the limit." | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka's NITF exposure to terror attacks limited to Rs. 500mn | 5/1/2019 | Finance | Sri Lanka's state-owned National Insurance Trust Fund (NITF) will have a maximum exposure of 500 million rupees from the... | Sri Lanka's NITF exposure to terror attacks limited to Rs. 500mn Sri Lanka's state-owned National Insurance Trust Fund (NITF) will have a maximum exposure of 500 million rupees from the... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka defence establishment monitoring protests for acts of violence: official | 4/5/2022 | Defence | Legal action will be taken against such violent elements, said Gunaratne. | Sri Lanka defence establishment monitoring protests for acts of violence: official Legal action will be taken against such violent elements, said Gunaratne. | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka blockchain start-up gets venture capital from Japan | 8/17/2020 | ICT | Tracified, a Sri Lanka-based start-up which is developing a blockchain based solution to track supply chains has receive... | Sri Lanka blockchain start-up gets venture capital from Japan Tracified, a Sri Lanka-based start-up which is developing a blockchain based solution to track supply chains has receive... | negative | -1 |
Asian markets hit by trade worries, Brexit woes sink pound | 10/9/2019 | International news | Asian markets tracked hefty losses in New York on Wednesday owing to growing China-US tensions ahead of fresh trade talk... | Asian markets hit by trade worries, Brexit woes sink pound Asian markets tracked hefty losses in New York on Wednesday owing to growing China-US tensions ahead of fresh trade talk... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka central bank discontinues incentive for foreign remittances | 1/5/2023 | Economy | Incentive was granted in December 2021 to discourage using illegal hawala/undiyal money transactions | Sri Lanka central bank discontinues incentive for foreign remittances Incentive was granted in December 2021 to discourage using illegal hawala/undiyal money transactions | negative | -1 |
Two cruise ships laid up in Sri Lanka's China-backed Hambantota Port | 7/3/2022 | Logistics | Ships are laid up when they are taken off profitable service. | Two cruise ships laid up in Sri Lanka's China-backed Hambantota Port Ships are laid up when they are taken off profitable service. | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka’s Litro hikes LP Gas 12.5kg cylinder by Rs145 | 9/4/2023 | Energy | Litro says price rise was moderated by extra stocks ordered last month at a lower price | Sri Lanka’s Litro hikes LP Gas 12.5kg cylinder by Rs145 Litro says price rise was moderated by extra stocks ordered last month at a lower price | negative | -1 |
Asian markets sink at end of healthy week, dollar up | 11/9/2018 | International news | Asian markets turned lower Friday as investors took their foot off the pedal at the end of a broadly positive week, whil... | Asian markets sink at end of healthy week, dollar up Asian markets turned lower Friday as investors took their foot off the pedal at the end of a broadly positive week, whil... | negative | -1 |
Gnanasara Thero likely to win Buddhist Monks' tussle over National List seat | 8/8/2020 | Courts | Ultra Right-Wing Buddhist Monk Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero will be nominated to be in Parliament by a small party ca... | Gnanasara Thero likely to win Buddhist Monks' tussle over National List seat Ultra Right-Wing Buddhist Monk Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero will be nominated to be in Parliament by a small party ca... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka forex markets open with bids at 230 to US dollar, no offers | 3/8/2022 | Bonds & Forex | The central bank has also called for tighter fiscal policy | Sri Lanka forex markets open with bids at 230 to US dollar, no offers The central bank has also called for tighter fiscal policy | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka rupee collapses as gold imports end | 4/18/2019 | Economy | Sri Lanka's rupee started to collapse rapidly from around April 2018 as soon as legal gold imports ended, official data ... | Sri Lanka rupee collapses as gold imports end Sri Lanka's rupee started to collapse rapidly from around April 2018 as soon as legal gold imports ended, official data ... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka charter flights run into headwinds in 2018 | 12/6/2019 | Aviation | Tourist arrivals via charter flights to Sri Lanka ran into headwinds in 2018, falling 14.5 percent from a year earlier t... | Sri Lanka charter flights run into headwinds in 2018 Tourist arrivals via charter flights to Sri Lanka ran into headwinds in 2018, falling 14.5 percent from a year earlier t... | negative | -1 |
Ghost ships of Lagos, a haven of crime | 4/15/2019 | International news | The two men in the motorised wooden canoe look around warily as they leave a towering shipwreck in the Lagos lagoon, wit... | Ghost ships of Lagos, a haven of crime The two men in the motorised wooden canoe look around warily as they leave a towering shipwreck in the Lagos lagoon, wit... | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka police shake up after mob violence | 5/15/2022 | Political News | Some 230 people have been arrested in connection with the arson attacks | Sri Lanka police shake up after mob violence Some 230 people have been arrested in connection with the arson attacks | positive | 1 |
Three shipments of fuel to arrive in Sri Lanka by mid, end July, August: Lanka IOC | 7/2/2022 | Petroleum | Gupta said the ships will be arriving either from Singapore or Fujairah, UAE. | Three shipments of fuel to arrive in Sri Lanka by mid, end July, August: Lanka IOC Gupta said the ships will be arriving either from Singapore or Fujairah, UAE. | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka central bank will be unaccountable as long it can punish victims | 7/12/2023 | Bellwether | The new central bank goal and objective are a personification of the impossible trinity of monetary policy objectives | Sri Lanka central bank will be unaccountable as long it can punish victims The new central bank goal and objective are a personification of the impossible trinity of monetary policy objectives | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka' CPC may need Treasury's help to repay India's $700 mln - minister | 6/27/2022 | Energy | Sri Lanka has totally dependent on India for its fuel requirement from March to mid June. | Sri Lanka' CPC may need Treasury's help to repay India's $700 mln - minister Sri Lanka has totally dependent on India for its fuel requirement from March to mid June. | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka records 35 new COVID-19 patients in 24 hours; total cases rise to 4,523 | 10/10/2020 | Health | Sri Lankan health officials identified 35 new COVID-19 patients over a 24-hour period that ended at 11am today (10), the... | Sri Lanka records 35 new COVID-19 patients in 24 hours; total cases rise to 4,523 Sri Lankan health officials identified 35 new COVID-19 patients over a 24-hour period that ended at 11am today (10), the... | negative | -1 |
Internal issues in his administration did not cause Easter attacks - Sirisena | 11/26/2020 | Easter Sunday attacks | Former President Maithripala Sirisena is rejecting the notion that tensions within the Yahapalanaya administration led t... | Internal issues in his administration did not cause Easter attacks - Sirisena Former President Maithripala Sirisena is rejecting the notion that tensions within the Yahapalanaya administration led t... | negative | -1 |
Mangala Samaraweera speaks against Sri Lanka's nationalism, hate in parliament | 7/27/2019 | Political News | Sri Lanka' Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera has warned that the country will remain in crisis forever unless the doc... | Mangala Samaraweera speaks against Sri Lanka's nationalism, hate in parliament Sri Lanka' Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera has warned that the country will remain in crisis forever unless the doc... | negative | -1 |
New Sri Lanka stock market misconduct criteria to improve enforcement: IMF | 5/24/2019 | Markets | ECONOMYNEXT – New criteria for reporting capital market wrongdoings to the regulator by Sri Lanka’s stock ... | New Sri Lanka stock market misconduct criteria to improve enforcement: IMF ECONOMYNEXT – New criteria for reporting capital market wrongdoings to the regulator by Sri Lanka’s stock ... | negative | -1 |
Ceylon Chamber submits proposal for public transport management post-lockdown | 4/17/2020 | Health | Calling for a sound public transportation plan in view of a proposed reopening of schools and universities in Sri Lanka,... | Ceylon Chamber submits proposal for public transport management post-lockdown Calling for a sound public transportation plan in view of a proposed reopening of schools and universities in Sri Lanka,... | negative | -1 |
T-56 magazines, ammunition found in Puttalam canal | 7/26/2019 | Uncategorized | Three T-56 magazines and 180 bullets were taken into police custody when Municipal Council workers found them in a cana... | T-56 magazines, ammunition found in Puttalam canal Three T-56 magazines and 180 bullets were taken into police custody when Municipal Council workers found them in a cana... | negative | -1 |
Mob violence hindering attack probe - Minister | 5/16/2019 | Uncategorized | The anti-Muslim mob attacks are hindering the investigations and the prosecution of the extremists responsible for the E... | Mob violence hindering attack probe - Minister The anti-Muslim mob attacks are hindering the investigations and the prosecution of the extremists responsible for the E... | negative | -1 |
Fed hikes rates 75bp as Powell Bubble pushes up food prices hurting the poor | 6/16/2022 | Economy | Blames Russia and Ukraine | Fed hikes rates 75bp as Powell Bubble pushes up food prices hurting the poor Blames Russia and Ukraine | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka's Dialog Axiata 'AAA(lka)' rating confirmed | 3/16/2021 | ICT | Fitch Ratings has confirmed an 'AAA(lka)' rating of Sri Lanka's Dialog Axiata with a 'stable outlook. | Sri Lanka's Dialog Axiata 'AAA(lka)' rating confirmed Fitch Ratings has confirmed an 'AAA(lka)' rating of Sri Lanka's Dialog Axiata with a 'stable outlook. | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka, Maldives youth to get new skills to counter hate speech in social media | 1/13/2021 | Arts and Culture | Social media influencers in Sri Lanka and the Maldives who are countering online hate could sharpen their skills in a pr... | Sri Lanka, Maldives youth to get new skills to counter hate speech in social media Social media influencers in Sri Lanka and the Maldives who are countering online hate could sharpen their skills in a pr... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka growth slowdown risk from bombings could prompt interest rate cut | 5/27/2019 | Economy | ECONOMYNEXT – The prospect of Sri Lanka’s central bank loosening monetary policy at its review this week h... | Sri Lanka growth slowdown risk from bombings could prompt interest rate cut ECONOMYNEXT – The prospect of Sri Lanka’s central bank loosening monetary policy at its review this week h... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka needs Port City but bill raises Constitutional and regulatory concerns: Harsha | 4/16/2021 | Legal | Sri Lanka's China-backed Colombo Port City will be a driver of growth and knowledge transfer but the draft bill for a Co... | Sri Lanka needs Port City but bill raises Constitutional and regulatory concerns: Harsha Sri Lanka's China-backed Colombo Port City will be a driver of growth and knowledge transfer but the draft bill for a Co... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka rupee steady at 194.50/196.00 to dollar in spot next | 1/19/2021 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted around 194.50/196.00 in the spot-next market on Tuesday while bond yields eased, dealers ... | Sri Lanka rupee steady at 194.50/196.00 to dollar in spot next Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted around 194.50/196.00 in the spot-next market on Tuesday while bond yields eased, dealers ... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka rupee opens weaker, gilt yields up | 11/26/2019 | Uncategorized | Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted weaker at 181.15/20 to the US dollar, while gilt yields gained and stocks opened 0.46 per... | Sri Lanka rupee opens weaker, gilt yields up Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted weaker at 181.15/20 to the US dollar, while gilt yields gained and stocks opened 0.46 per... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka India ministers discuss US$1.5bn credit lines in second meeting | 1/16/2022 | Economy | A swap discussed at the first meeting December had been released | Sri Lanka India ministers discuss US$1.5bn credit lines in second meeting A swap discussed at the first meeting December had been released | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka central bank chief threatens to resign amid worsening political instability | 5/11/2022 | Economy | “We don’t even have reserves to import essentials for the next one week,” he said. | Sri Lanka central bank chief threatens to resign amid worsening political instability “We don’t even have reserves to import essentials for the next one week,” he said. | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka Parliament takes a break till Friday | 11/19/2018 | Political News | Sri Lanka's Parliament adjourned till November 23 after a discussion over appointing a select committee to probe unruly ... | Sri Lanka Parliament takes a break till Friday Sri Lanka's Parliament adjourned till November 23 after a discussion over appointing a select committee to probe unruly ... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka exports down 20-pct in November 2020 amid Coronavirus surge, CIS up | 12/24/2020 | Economy | Sri Lanka's exports dipped 20 percent in November 2020 from a year earlier to 747.5 million dollars with shipments to al... | Sri Lanka exports down 20-pct in November 2020 amid Coronavirus surge, CIS up Sri Lanka's exports dipped 20 percent in November 2020 from a year earlier to 747.5 million dollars with shipments to al... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka deputy speaker vote: Mahinda, Namal Rajapaksa absent; Johnston, Sanjeewa present | 5/17/2022 | Politics | The police has yet to arrest any of the MPs named by the attorney general. | Sri Lanka deputy speaker vote: Mahinda, Namal Rajapaksa absent; Johnston, Sanjeewa present The police has yet to arrest any of the MPs named by the attorney general. | negative | -1 |
Cargills improves Sri Lanka farmer yields, cuts costs with India’s Jain Irrigation | 7/5/2019 | Agriculture | Cargills (Ceylon), which operates Sri Lanka’s biggest supermarket chain, said it has helped Sri Lankan farmers ge... | Cargills improves Sri Lanka farmer yields, cuts costs with India’s Jain Irrigation Cargills (Ceylon), which operates Sri Lanka’s biggest supermarket chain, said it has helped Sri Lankan farmers ge... | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka in biggest ever nurdle hunt after X-Press Pearl spill, volunteer hunters arrested | 6/4/2021 | Logistics | At least eight nurdle hunters were arrested perhaps for the first time in the world | Sri Lanka in biggest ever nurdle hunt after X-Press Pearl spill, volunteer hunters arrested At least eight nurdle hunters were arrested perhaps for the first time in the world | positive | 1 |
Is Sri Lanka’s pandemic debt moratorium interest free? – fact checked | 11/30/2021 | Business | For the borrowers who did not pay the interest, a separate interest for that unsettled interest payment will be char... | Is Sri Lanka’s pandemic debt moratorium interest free? – fact checked For the borrowers who did not pay the interest, a separate interest for that unsettled interest payment will be char... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka to raise retirement age for EPF to 60 years for men, women | 11/17/2020 | Economy | Sri Lanka will raise the retirement age for the purpose of the Employment Provident to 60 years and remove the differenc... | Sri Lanka to raise retirement age for EPF to 60 years for men, women Sri Lanka will raise the retirement age for the purpose of the Employment Provident to 60 years and remove the differenc... | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka rupee ends firmer around 194.00/194.50 levels in one-weeks | 2/11/2021 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka rupee closed firmer around 194.00/194.50 levels in the one-week forwards market on Wednesday, while bond yield... | Sri Lanka rupee ends firmer around 194.00/194.50 levels in one-weeks Sri Lanka rupee closed firmer around 194.00/194.50 levels in the one-week forwards market on Wednesday, while bond yield... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka stocks end 1.64-pct higher recouping some of the losses made last week | 3/22/2021 | Markets | Sri Lanka stocks gained 1.64 percent, recovering some of the losses from last week on index heavy LOLC Holdings, Ceylon ... | Sri Lanka stocks end 1.64-pct higher recouping some of the losses made last week Sri Lanka stocks gained 1.64 percent, recovering some of the losses from last week on index heavy LOLC Holdings, Ceylon ... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka seeks UN help for Vesak celebrations | 1/19/2024 | Culture | Sri Lanka asks China for help in obtaining UN sponsorship of State Vesak festival. | Sri Lanka seeks UN help for Vesak celebrations Sri Lanka asks China for help in obtaining UN sponsorship of State Vesak festival. | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka rough rice output in 2021 Maha could be down 10-pct | 1/1/2021 | Agriculture | Sri Lanka's paddy farming in the 2021 Maha (main) season is below average, the state agricultural office said, forecasti... | Sri Lanka rough rice output in 2021 Maha could be down 10-pct Sri Lanka's paddy farming in the 2021 Maha (main) season is below average, the state agricultural office said, forecasti... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka producers suggests tax cut for incremental exports after Easter Sunday attack | 5/27/2019 | Business | Sri Lanka's exporters are looking to export excess goods produced and not consumed in the post-Easter Sunday economy, a ... | Sri Lanka producers suggests tax cut for incremental exports after Easter Sunday attack Sri Lanka's exporters are looking to export excess goods produced and not consumed in the post-Easter Sunday economy, a ... | negative | -1 |
Lakshman Kiriella to support Sajith | 3/4/2020 | Political News | Former United National Party (UNP) parliamentarian Lakshman Kiriella will contest the upcoming parliamentary election Sa... | Lakshman Kiriella to support Sajith Former United National Party (UNP) parliamentarian Lakshman Kiriella will contest the upcoming parliamentary election Sa... | positive | 1 |
Milton Friedman's views on currency boards explained by Hanke amid Sri Lanka soft-peg crisis | 8/4/2022 | Economy | Pure floating exchange rates and a fixed exchange rate with a currency boards are free-market mechanisms | Milton Friedman's views on currency boards explained by Hanke amid Sri Lanka soft-peg crisis Pure floating exchange rates and a fixed exchange rate with a currency boards are free-market mechanisms | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka appoints committee to facilitate repatriation of refugees from India | 9/5/2022 | Human Rights | The Sri Lanka Deputy High Commissioner’s Office in Chennai is coordinating the efforts in this regard. | Sri Lanka appoints committee to facilitate repatriation of refugees from India The Sri Lanka Deputy High Commissioner’s Office in Chennai is coordinating the efforts in this regard. | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka's dairy SOE, Milco slips further into the red | 6/18/2019 | Agriculture | ECONOMYNEXT - Milco (Pvt) Ltd, a state-run firm, has slipped further in to the red in 2018, losing 820 million rupees, u... | Sri Lanka's dairy SOE, Milco slips further into the red ECONOMYNEXT - Milco (Pvt) Ltd, a state-run firm, has slipped further in to the red in 2018, losing 820 million rupees, u... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka hikes petrol to Rs361, diesel to Rs341 | 8/31/2023 | Energy | . | Sri Lanka hikes petrol to Rs361, diesel to Rs341 . | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka state workers take 86 cents of every tax rupee home in Covid-19 pandemic | 5/13/2021 | Economy | Under 'revenue based fiscal consolidation' state sector was expanded and salaries raised over several years | Sri Lanka state workers take 86 cents of every tax rupee home in Covid-19 pandemic Under 'revenue based fiscal consolidation' state sector was expanded and salaries raised over several years | negative | -1 |