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Sri Lanka has enough fuel to distribute : CPC | 8/28/2022 | Energy | Requests the public not to distress unnecessarily | Sri Lanka has enough fuel to distribute : CPC Requests the public not to distress unnecessarily | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka apparel industry appeals for re-opening, salary support over Coronavirus crisis | 4/9/2020 | Business | Sri Lanka's apparel industry has asked for early re-opening of factories to avoid competitors taking their business, sus... | Sri Lanka apparel industry appeals for re-opening, salary support over Coronavirus crisis Sri Lanka's apparel industry has asked for early re-opening of factories to avoid competitors taking their business, sus... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka President Wickremesinghe appoints cabinet | 7/22/2022 | Political News | . | Sri Lanka President Wickremesinghe appoints cabinet . | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka opposition calls for investigation into IVS-VFS Global tourist visa monopoly profits | 5/4/2024 | Business | What is the cost of service? The parliament must immediately investigate | Sri Lanka opposition calls for investigation into IVS-VFS Global tourist visa monopoly profits What is the cost of service? The parliament must immediately investigate | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka moves to relax fertilizer ban for some crops as food prices soar | 11/22/2021 | Agriculture | Meeting with President on Monday | Sri Lanka moves to relax fertilizer ban for some crops as food prices soar Meeting with President on Monday | positive | 1 |
Prespoll2019: First shots fired in anger | 11/7/2019 | Law and Order | Police are investigating after bodyguards escorting Parliamentarian S B Dissanayake opened fire at a group trying to obs... | Prespoll2019: First shots fired in anger Police are investigating after bodyguards escorting Parliamentarian S B Dissanayake opened fire at a group trying to obs... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka JVP heavyweight defends colleague's controversial remark | 1/16/2023 | Politics | “They didn’t take the essence of it; did not take the idea behind it. They just clung to one word,” said Handunnet... | Sri Lanka JVP heavyweight defends colleague's controversial remark “They didn’t take the essence of it; did not take the idea behind it. They just clung to one word,” said Handunnet... | negative | -1 |
Opinion: It is time to rethink how we are dealing with Covid | 11/16/2020 | Health | As the second wave of the Covid 19 pandemic continues to engulf the country, and the public is increasingly showing its ... | Opinion: It is time to rethink how we are dealing with Covid As the second wave of the Covid 19 pandemic continues to engulf the country, and the public is increasingly showing its ... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka President seeks exit strategy as Mahinda fails majority test | 12/1/2018 | Political News | President Maithripala Sirisena appeared to have softened his hardline position and was seeking a face-saving exit from t... | Sri Lanka President seeks exit strategy as Mahinda fails majority test President Maithripala Sirisena appeared to have softened his hardline position and was seeking a face-saving exit from t... | negative | -1 |
Development Officers on strike today | 9/4/2019 | Economy | Development officers attached to the Ministry of Internal Affairs will be carrying out a token strike today, Union Secre... | Development Officers on strike today Development officers attached to the Ministry of Internal Affairs will be carrying out a token strike today, Union Secre... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka tea exports fall 8-pct in October | 11/26/2018 | Agriculture | ECONOMYNEXT - Sri Lanka’s exports of black tea, its main agricultural product, fell eight percent to 23.3 million... | Sri Lanka tea exports fall 8-pct in October ECONOMYNEXT - Sri Lanka’s exports of black tea, its main agricultural product, fell eight percent to 23.3 million... | negative | -1 |
12 Colombo Dockyard workers test positive for COVID-19 | 10/19/2020 | Health | Sri Lanka's health officials detected another 12 COVID-19 infection cases in the Colombo Dockyard, a Sri Lankan shipbuil... | 12 Colombo Dockyard workers test positive for COVID-19 Sri Lanka's health officials detected another 12 COVID-19 infection cases in the Colombo Dockyard, a Sri Lankan shipbuil... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka's CODEGEN to set up Port City company | 3/26/2024 | Investment | CODEGEN Innovations will invest 500,000 US dollars, earn 15 million dollars within 5 years and create 400 jobs. | Sri Lanka's CODEGEN to set up Port City company CODEGEN Innovations will invest 500,000 US dollars, earn 15 million dollars within 5 years and create 400 jobs. | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka's legal system delays discourage investors: Minister | 11/10/2023 | Courts | Sri Lanka must digitise legal system, expedite court cases to attract investors, minister of foreign affairs says | Sri Lanka's legal system delays discourage investors: Minister Sri Lanka must digitise legal system, expedite court cases to attract investors, minister of foreign affairs says | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka Cardinal says foreign conspiracy behind Easter attacks | 7/21/2019 | Political News | ECONOMYNEXT – The head of Sri Lanka's Roman Catholic Church Sunday lambasted the government and its foreign allie... | Sri Lanka Cardinal says foreign conspiracy behind Easter attacks ECONOMYNEXT – The head of Sri Lanka's Roman Catholic Church Sunday lambasted the government and its foreign allie... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka activates tea, rubber, cococnut spice export crops amid Coranvirus curfew, hotlines given | 4/15/2020 | Agriculture | Sri Lanka has given the go-ahead for tea, coconut, rubber, pepper, Cinnamon and other crop producers to resume harvestin... | Sri Lanka activates tea, rubber, cococnut spice export crops amid Coranvirus curfew, hotlines given Sri Lanka has given the go-ahead for tea, coconut, rubber, pepper, Cinnamon and other crop producers to resume harvestin... | negative | -1 |
SAARC countries should come together to ensure post-Covid recovery - Dinesh | 9/25/2020 | Economy | Sri Lanka has stressed the need for South Asian countries to collaborate to revive the economies of the region which is ... | SAARC countries should come together to ensure post-Covid recovery - Dinesh Sri Lanka has stressed the need for South Asian countries to collaborate to revive the economies of the region which is ... | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka stocks close up, turnover tops 1bn | 2/22/2024 | Stocks & Companies | Turnover was at 1.4 million. A large part of this came from trading in John Keells Holdings Plc (571 million) | Sri Lanka stocks close up, turnover tops 1bn Turnover was at 1.4 million. A large part of this came from trading in John Keells Holdings Plc (571 million) | negative | -1 |
Sajith wants stability in the security apparatus | 3/25/2021 | Defence | Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa is proposing that the government involve a selected foreign investigative team... | Sajith wants stability in the security apparatus Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa is proposing that the government involve a selected foreign investigative team... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka rupee quoted firmer, gilt yields flat | 3/11/2020 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted stronger at 182.30/35 to the US dollar in the spot market on Wednesday while bond yields... | Sri Lanka rupee quoted firmer, gilt yields flat Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted stronger at 182.30/35 to the US dollar in the spot market on Wednesday while bond yields... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka debt assurance delay taking heavy toll on people: Minister | 1/13/2023 | Economy | Sri Lanka was hoping to get debt assurance from bilateral creditor by December 2022 or January 2023 | Sri Lanka debt assurance delay taking heavy toll on people: Minister Sri Lanka was hoping to get debt assurance from bilateral creditor by December 2022 or January 2023 | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka's shares pick up on a 72 week high on DDO | 7/19/2023 | Markets | All Share Price Index (ASPI) edged up 1.11 percent or 131.22 points to 10,927.07 | Sri Lanka's shares pick up on a 72 week high on DDO All Share Price Index (ASPI) edged up 1.11 percent or 131.22 points to 10,927.07 | negative | -1 |
UNP couldn't execute its plan because of the coalition with SLFP-Eran | 10/30/2019 | Politics | State Minister of Finance Eran Wickramaratne says the current UNP government could not execute all its plans in the last... | UNP couldn't execute its plan because of the coalition with SLFP-Eran State Minister of Finance Eran Wickramaratne says the current UNP government could not execute all its plans in the last... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka’s Catholics demand to know the truth behind the Easter Sunday massacre | 3/1/2021 | Easter Sunday attacks | Sri Lanka’s Catholic Church has declared March 7 as Black Sunday to express its dissatisfaction over the findings of t... | Sri Lanka’s Catholics demand to know the truth behind the Easter Sunday massacre Sri Lanka’s Catholic Church has declared March 7 as Black Sunday to express its dissatisfaction over the findings of t... | negative | -1 |
Employees holding Sri Lanka State Engineering Corporation chairman hostage | 4/29/2021 | Law and Order | The chairman's office on the sixth floor of the building has been surrounded by employees, a spokesman said. | Employees holding Sri Lanka State Engineering Corporation chairman hostage The chairman's office on the sixth floor of the building has been surrounded by employees, a spokesman said. | negative | -1 |
Archer on top of World Cup bowling standings as England hold Sri Lanka to 232-9 | 6/21/2019 | Legal | Jofra Archer moved joint top of the World Cup bowling charts as England restricted Sri Lanka to 232-9 in a group match a... | Archer on top of World Cup bowling standings as England hold Sri Lanka to 232-9 Jofra Archer moved joint top of the World Cup bowling charts as England restricted Sri Lanka to 232-9 in a group match a... | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka official remittances up 40-pct in November as improved FX policy helps | 12/9/2023 | Economy | Sri Lanka received $5.4 billion through remittances from official channels in the first 11 months of 2023 | Sri Lanka official remittances up 40-pct in November as improved FX policy helps Sri Lanka received $5.4 billion through remittances from official channels in the first 11 months of 2023 | negative | -1 |
University courses must serve the job market - President | 2/11/2020 | Education | President Gotabaya Rajapaksa wants sweeping reforms in the University curricula gearing them to serve the job market to ... | University courses must serve the job market - President President Gotabaya Rajapaksa wants sweeping reforms in the University curricula gearing them to serve the job market to ... | positive | 1 |
Qatar, India refused leaking X-Press Pearl boxes before fire in Sri Lanka: report | 5/27/2021 | Logistics | Chemical leak discovered in Arabian sea | Qatar, India refused leaking X-Press Pearl boxes before fire in Sri Lanka: report Chemical leak discovered in Arabian sea | negative | -1 |
Police to enforce polythene ban | 4/9/2019 | Politics | Environmental regulations will be amended to give the police power to implement the ban on polythene, President Maithrip... | Police to enforce polythene ban Environmental regulations will be amended to give the police power to implement the ban on polythene, President Maithrip... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka rupee slightly firmer at open, bond yields flat | 7/29/2020 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka rupee was quoted slightly firmer at 185.72/82 to US dollar in the spot market on Wednesday while bond yields w... | Sri Lanka rupee slightly firmer at open, bond yields flat Sri Lanka rupee was quoted slightly firmer at 185.72/82 to US dollar in the spot market on Wednesday while bond yields w... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka's report on anti-terror law ready ahead of EU delegation visit: Foreign Min Secy | 9/16/2021 | Human Rights | “We are waiting for the EU delegation. We are not scared. There is nothing to hide. We are quite open to them,” he s... | Sri Lanka's report on anti-terror law ready ahead of EU delegation visit: Foreign Min Secy “We are waiting for the EU delegation. We are not scared. There is nothing to hide. We are quite open to them,” he s... | positive | 1 |
US stocks gain more in rebound, Dow +3.4% | 12/27/2018 | International news | Wall Street stocks rallied on Wednesday afternoon, shaking off four straight routs following strong retail sales data an... | US stocks gain more in rebound, Dow +3.4% Wall Street stocks rallied on Wednesday afternoon, shaking off four straight routs following strong retail sales data an... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka chamber webinar on Vietnam, Thailand business after Covid-19 on June 10 at 1030h | 6/10/2020 | Economy | Sri Lanka's Ceylon Chamber of Commerce said it is conducting a seminar on business opportunities in Vietnam and Thailand... | Sri Lanka chamber webinar on Vietnam, Thailand business after Covid-19 on June 10 at 1030h Sri Lanka's Ceylon Chamber of Commerce said it is conducting a seminar on business opportunities in Vietnam and Thailand... | positive | 1 |
Trinco Five case: HRW, AI call for court with international participation | 7/10/2019 | Uncategorized | Issuing a joint statement on last week’s acquittal of all 13 defendants of the so called Trinco Five case citing a lac... | Trinco Five case: HRW, AI call for court with international participation Issuing a joint statement on last week’s acquittal of all 13 defendants of the so called Trinco Five case citing a lac... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka central bank to move to a floating rate, end foreign reserve collection: report | 11/19/2023 | Economy | Reserves around 3 months of imports deemed as sufficient | Sri Lanka central bank to move to a floating rate, end foreign reserve collection: report Reserves around 3 months of imports deemed as sufficient | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka parliament polls delay: president finds unlikely ally in one-time adversary | 11/25/2022 | Politics | "That is good for small parties like ours. It will allow us to organise this party well," said Sirisena. | Sri Lanka parliament polls delay: president finds unlikely ally in one-time adversary "That is good for small parties like ours. It will allow us to organise this party well," said Sirisena. | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka cancels hundreds of mini-hydro deals, 190MW to be re-tendered | 1/29/2020 | Energy | Sri Lanka has cancelled 175 mini-hydro deals hurriedly signed before the Presidential elections and another 190MegaWatts... | Sri Lanka cancels hundreds of mini-hydro deals, 190MW to be re-tendered Sri Lanka has cancelled 175 mini-hydro deals hurriedly signed before the Presidential elections and another 190MegaWatts... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka stocks edge down from record high amid foreign selling | 12/15/2021 | Markets | Sri Lanka stocks fell 0.36 percent ending a four session | Sri Lanka stocks edge down from record high amid foreign selling Sri Lanka stocks fell 0.36 percent ending a four session | negative | -1 |
85 pct of grade 3 children in Sri Lanka poor in literacy, numeracy: UNICEF | 8/17/2023 | Education | Sri Lanka allocates less than 2% of its GDP on education, which falls well below the international benchmark of 4-6%. | 85 pct of grade 3 children in Sri Lanka poor in literacy, numeracy: UNICEF Sri Lanka allocates less than 2% of its GDP on education, which falls well below the international benchmark of 4-6%. | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka to set aside Rs14bn for housing of estate workers | 1/16/2024 | Housing | Government has allocated 14 billion rupees for people without homes in the plantations, | Sri Lanka to set aside Rs14bn for housing of estate workers Government has allocated 14 billion rupees for people without homes in the plantations, | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka central bank complied with govt directions as allowed by law: Deputy Governor | 7/10/2020 | Economy | Sri Lanka's central bank had complied with government directions as permitted by available monetary law, central bank of... | Sri Lanka central bank complied with govt directions as allowed by law: Deputy Governor Sri Lanka's central bank had complied with government directions as permitted by available monetary law, central bank of... | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka declares Monday Sep 19 school holiday | 9/15/2022 | Education | The ministry of public administration and home affairs had previously declared September 19 a national day of mourning | Sri Lanka declares Monday Sep 19 school holiday The ministry of public administration and home affairs had previously declared September 19 a national day of mourning | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka newly built Macksons Tower offers flexible rents in tight economy | 3/13/2021 | Business | Macksons Tower, a newly completed 19-floor mixed development says it is offering flexible rental options support prospec... | Sri Lanka newly built Macksons Tower offers flexible rents in tight economy Macksons Tower, a newly completed 19-floor mixed development says it is offering flexible rental options support prospec... | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka central bank sells dollars in June after 'flexible exchange rate' panic: analysis | 7/18/2023 | Economy | Net amount sold is marginal amid high interest rates | Sri Lanka central bank sells dollars in June after 'flexible exchange rate' panic: analysis Net amount sold is marginal amid high interest rates | negative | -1 |
Sanjaya Mohottala Board of Investment Sri Lanka Chairman | 12/9/2020 | Economy | Sanjaya Mohottala has assumed duties as the Chairman of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka after serving as the agency... | Sanjaya Mohottala Board of Investment Sri Lanka Chairman Sanjaya Mohottala has assumed duties as the Chairman of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka after serving as the agency... | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka bond yields open steady | 3/10/2023 | Bonds & Forex | Issue of 180,000 million rupees Treasury Bonds is scheduled on March 13 | Sri Lanka bond yields open steady Issue of 180,000 million rupees Treasury Bonds is scheduled on March 13 | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka and India in ‘meeting of minds’ over security | 7/27/2023 | Political News | The president reiterated his broad assurance that Sri Lankan territory will not be used against India | Sri Lanka and India in ‘meeting of minds’ over security The president reiterated his broad assurance that Sri Lankan territory will not be used against India | positive | 1 |
Imprisonment over contempt court charges legal but disproportionate: constitutional lawyer | 1/12/2021 | Free Speech | Director, Edinburgh Centre for Constitutional Law, Dr Asanga Welikala tells EconomyNext that imprisonment over contempt ... | Imprisonment over contempt court charges legal but disproportionate: constitutional lawyer Director, Edinburgh Centre for Constitutional Law, Dr Asanga Welikala tells EconomyNext that imprisonment over contempt ... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka Tamils demand foreign judges in war crimes probe | 3/23/2019 | International news | Sri Lanka's main minority Tamil party demanded Friday that foreign judges be included in a special court to investigate ... | Sri Lanka Tamils demand foreign judges in war crimes probe Sri Lanka's main minority Tamil party demanded Friday that foreign judges be included in a special court to investigate ... | negative | -1 |
Opposition accuses governing party-men of felling forests and violating sanctuaries | 9/18/2020 | Environment | The government is vehemently denying that there has been a spate of serious incidents where protected forests have been ... | Opposition accuses governing party-men of felling forests and violating sanctuaries The government is vehemently denying that there has been a spate of serious incidents where protected forests have been ... | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka to optimize investments in mineral resources | 9/26/2023 | General Industry | These resources have the potential to yield significant value through the production of value-added goods. | Sri Lanka to optimize investments in mineral resources These resources have the potential to yield significant value through the production of value-added goods. | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka avoids May Day rallies amid Islamist terror threat | 5/1/2019 | Political News | Sri Lanka's political parties and trade unions are not holding May Day parades and rallies in 2019 following the bombing... | Sri Lanka avoids May Day rallies amid Islamist terror threat Sri Lanka's political parties and trade unions are not holding May Day parades and rallies in 2019 following the bombing... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka’s Talawakelle Tea December quarter profit up 16-pct | 1/20/2019 | Agriculture | Sri Lanka’s Talawakelle Tea Estates said net profit rose 16 percent to 178 million rupees in the December 2018 qu... | Sri Lanka’s Talawakelle Tea December quarter profit up 16-pct Sri Lanka’s Talawakelle Tea Estates said net profit rose 16 percent to 178 million rupees in the December 2018 qu... | negative | -1 |
Pompeo remembers Sri Lanka Easter Sunday attacks, says will pursue justice | 4/22/2020 | Political News | US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said his country will "not rest" in bringing to justice those involved in Easter Sunda... | Pompeo remembers Sri Lanka Easter Sunday attacks, says will pursue justice US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said his country will "not rest" in bringing to justice those involved in Easter Sunda... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka bond yields fall ahead of SRR cut | 2/22/2019 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka's bond yields fell Friday after the Central Bank said it was cutting the statutory reserve ratio from March 01... | Sri Lanka bond yields fall ahead of SRR cut Sri Lanka's bond yields fell Friday after the Central Bank said it was cutting the statutory reserve ratio from March 01... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka to ban FMCG sachet packs, mulls banning 'quarter' alcohol bottles: report | 9/2/2020 | Business | Sri Lanka's environment ministry will take a final decision on banning 'quarter' arrack bottles this week while a decisi... | Sri Lanka to ban FMCG sachet packs, mulls banning 'quarter' alcohol bottles: report Sri Lanka's environment ministry will take a final decision on banning 'quarter' arrack bottles this week while a decisi... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka to sell airtime on ex-DW relay station to Encompass Digital Media | 12/29/2020 | Business | Sri Lanka has agreed to sell airtime on a former Deutsche Welle relay station in Trincomallee in the North East of the i... | Sri Lanka to sell airtime on ex-DW relay station to Encompass Digital Media Sri Lanka has agreed to sell airtime on a former Deutsche Welle relay station in Trincomallee in the North East of the i... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka bourse falls to near 5-month low on margin calls, economic concerns | 3/28/2022 | Markets | "10,000 is a psychological point. If it breaks, we would see another downward trend as a result of a spiraling effect." | Sri Lanka bourse falls to near 5-month low on margin calls, economic concerns "10,000 is a psychological point. If it breaks, we would see another downward trend as a result of a spiraling effect." | negative | -1 |
Flood warnings for Kelani and Kalu, sea to be rough | 10/22/2019 | Weather and Climate | During the 24 hour period that ended at 9.30 a.m. this morning (22 Oct) five were killed and 10823 people from 3048 fami... | Flood warnings for Kelani and Kalu, sea to be rough During the 24 hour period that ended at 9.30 a.m. this morning (22 Oct) five were killed and 10823 people from 3048 fami... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka opposition leader says future govt under him not obliged to back IMF, other deals | 1/30/2023 | Politics | Sri Lanka's Wickremesinghe govt sees rising protests against tax reforms, economic hardships | Sri Lanka opposition leader says future govt under him not obliged to back IMF, other deals Sri Lanka's Wickremesinghe govt sees rising protests against tax reforms, economic hardships | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka Treasuries yields up across maturities | 2/18/2020 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka's Treasuries yields edged up across maturities at Tuesday's auction, with the three month yield rising 09 basi... | Sri Lanka Treasuries yields up across maturities Sri Lanka's Treasuries yields edged up across maturities at Tuesday's auction, with the three month yield rising 09 basi... | negative | -1 |
SIA denies agreeing to abolish Net Metering & Net Accounting | 6/7/2019 | Uncategorized | Denying media reports that it had agreed to a proposal to abolish the Net Metering and Net Accounting schemes, the Solar... | SIA denies agreeing to abolish Net Metering & Net Accounting Denying media reports that it had agreed to a proposal to abolish the Net Metering and Net Accounting schemes, the Solar... | negative | -1 |
Opinion: Questions as to whether another review of the 20A is a sham to distract critics | 9/16/2020 | Constitutional Amendments | With controversy arising over the proposed 20 Amendment to the Constitution is the Prime Minister using a review of the ... | Opinion: Questions as to whether another review of the 20A is a sham to distract critics With controversy arising over the proposed 20 Amendment to the Constitution is the Prime Minister using a review of the ... | negative | -1 |
Foreign investors sell Sri Lanka rupee bonds | 12/9/2019 | Bonds & Forex | Foreign investors have sold rupee bonds in the first week of December, after being net buyers in the previous week, offi... | Foreign investors sell Sri Lanka rupee bonds Foreign investors have sold rupee bonds in the first week of December, after being net buyers in the previous week, offi... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka to start vaccinating 20-30-year age group with Sinopharm; booster considered | 9/2/2021 | Health | Sri Lanka is to vaccine people aged between 20 and 30 years with the expected 12 million Chinese Sinopharm jabs | Sri Lanka to start vaccinating 20-30-year age group with Sinopharm; booster considered Sri Lanka is to vaccine people aged between 20 and 30 years with the expected 12 million Chinese Sinopharm jabs | negative | -1 |
Rajapaksa memorial case to be heard daily from 15 Oct | 8/30/2019 | Politics | The Special High Court trial-at-bar will hold daily hearings for the D. A. Rajapaksa memorial case against Former Defenc... | Rajapaksa memorial case to be heard daily from 15 Oct The Special High Court trial-at-bar will hold daily hearings for the D. A. Rajapaksa memorial case against Former Defenc... | positive | 1 |
Over two-thirds of UNP MPs back Sajith - Mangala | 8/29/2019 | Uncategorized | Claiming that United National Party (UNP) Deputy Leader Sajith Premadasa has the backing of over two-thirds of the party... | Over two-thirds of UNP MPs back Sajith - Mangala Claiming that United National Party (UNP) Deputy Leader Sajith Premadasa has the backing of over two-thirds of the party... | negative | -1 |
IMF ready to listen alternative views, but Sri Lanka is on “knife edged path”: Mission Head | 3/21/2024 | Economic Crisis | Many Sri Lankan political parties want to renegotiate the IMF deal amid public grumbling over higher taxes | IMF ready to listen alternative views, but Sri Lanka is on “knife edged path”: Mission Head Many Sri Lankan political parties want to renegotiate the IMF deal amid public grumbling over higher taxes | negative | -1 |
More clarity on Sri Lanka debt restructuring upon president's return: minister | 6/19/2023 | Economy | “Following the president’s visit to France, we anticipate a better understanding of these issues." | More clarity on Sri Lanka debt restructuring upon president's return: minister “Following the president’s visit to France, we anticipate a better understanding of these issues." | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka to get 16,000 tourists from Estonia, Baltic States: Udayanga Weeratunga | 12/21/2023 | Business | Visitors from Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Moldova and Poland, will arrive in the country with tours arranged by JoinUp | Sri Lanka to get 16,000 tourists from Estonia, Baltic States: Udayanga Weeratunga Visitors from Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Moldova and Poland, will arrive in the country with tours arranged by JoinUp | positive | 1 |
Anti-Muslim violence: Govt won't interfere in investigations - Kabir | 5/16/2019 | Politics | Despite both government and opposition parliamentarians claiming knowledge of an elusive “invisible hand” said to be... | Anti-Muslim violence: Govt won't interfere in investigations - Kabir Despite both government and opposition parliamentarians claiming knowledge of an elusive “invisible hand” said to be... | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka raises petrol to Rs138 a litre, diesel unchanged | 8/13/2019 | Energy | SrI Lanka has raised the price of petrol by 2 rupees to 138 rupees a litre but keeping the more expensive diesel fuel un... | Sri Lanka raises petrol to Rs138 a litre, diesel unchanged SrI Lanka has raised the price of petrol by 2 rupees to 138 rupees a litre but keeping the more expensive diesel fuel un... | negative | -1 |
UNP elects Ruwan Wijewardene Deputy Leader - due to replace Ranil next year | 9/14/2020 | Politics | Former State Minister for Defense Ruwan Wijewardene has been elected the Deputy Leader of the United National Party secr... | UNP elects Ruwan Wijewardene Deputy Leader - due to replace Ranil next year Former State Minister for Defense Ruwan Wijewardene has been elected the Deputy Leader of the United National Party secr... | positive | 1 |
Attorney General directs police to arrest Ravi K and others over Bonds scam | 3/3/2020 | Law and Order | The Attorney General Dappula de Livera has directed police to obtain warrants from court to arrest former Minister Ravi ... | Attorney General directs police to arrest Ravi K and others over Bonds scam The Attorney General Dappula de Livera has directed police to obtain warrants from court to arrest former Minister Ravi ... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka teachers, principals go on strike over fuel price | 4/25/2022 | Politics | “Only teachers and principals are even aware of this problem; not ministry officials,” he added. | Sri Lanka teachers, principals go on strike over fuel price “Only teachers and principals are even aware of this problem; not ministry officials,” he added. | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka's new Mawbima Janatha Party to promote entrepreneurial mindset | 10/12/2023 | Political News | The party will also promote a "more scientific plan" to the country's problems | Sri Lanka's new Mawbima Janatha Party to promote entrepreneurial mindset The party will also promote a "more scientific plan" to the country's problems | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka's Fair Trade and Organic Products Promoted in Belgium | 10/30/2019 | Economy | Embassy of Sri Lanka in Brussels promoted exports of Fair Trade and organic products from Sri Lanka during the Fair Trad... | Sri Lanka's Fair Trade and Organic Products Promoted in Belgium Embassy of Sri Lanka in Brussels promoted exports of Fair Trade and organic products from Sri Lanka during the Fair Trad... | positive | 1 |
China Machinery wins Sri Lanka coal power plant maintenance deal | 2/28/2019 | Energy | ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka has awarded China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) a contract for skilled labour... | China Machinery wins Sri Lanka coal power plant maintenance deal ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka has awarded China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) a contract for skilled labour... | positive | 1 |
Is this the end of the road for the SLFP? | 2/28/2020 | Politics | With the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna rapidly eclipising the Sri Lanka Freedom Party, what fate awaits a party that once ... | Is this the end of the road for the SLFP? With the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna rapidly eclipising the Sri Lanka Freedom Party, what fate awaits a party that once ... | negative | -1 |
Prime Minister assures government aid to develop places of worship | 8/15/2019 | Uncategorized | Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe is promising government financial assistance to develop all religious p... | Prime Minister assures government aid to develop places of worship Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe is promising government financial assistance to develop all religious p... | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka chamber chief suggests policy reforms | 8/19/2021 | Economy | We as a nation we must also make sure that we are investor friendly | Sri Lanka chamber chief suggests policy reforms We as a nation we must also make sure that we are investor friendly | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka rupee marginally stronger, stocks gain at open | 7/14/2020 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka rupee was quoted marginally stronger at 185.80/85 to US dollar in the spot market on Tuesday while bond yields... | Sri Lanka rupee marginally stronger, stocks gain at open Sri Lanka rupee was quoted marginally stronger at 185.80/85 to US dollar in the spot market on Tuesday while bond yields... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka cricket debacle: Chief selector to "reveal all", hints at conspiracy | 11/10/2023 | Sports | Fielding questions from reporters, Wickramasinghe said he would “reveal all” in two days’ time. | Sri Lanka cricket debacle: Chief selector to "reveal all", hints at conspiracy Fielding questions from reporters, Wickramasinghe said he would “reveal all” in two days’ time. | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka power minister lambasts regulatory chief, defends planned removal | 5/24/2023 | Energy | “Being a member of an independent commission does not allow him to make political decisions." | Sri Lanka power minister lambasts regulatory chief, defends planned removal “Being a member of an independent commission does not allow him to make political decisions." | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka state retailer Lanka Sathosa appoints ex-army major as CEO | 10/18/2020 | Economy | Lanka Sathosa Limited, a loss-making state-run retail chain has appointed a retired army major as its chief executive of... | Sri Lanka state retailer Lanka Sathosa appoints ex-army major as CEO Lanka Sathosa Limited, a loss-making state-run retail chain has appointed a retired army major as its chief executive of... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka central bank guidance peg falls 24 cents | 7/4/2022 | Bonds & Forex | Bond market was active in thin trade | Sri Lanka central bank guidance peg falls 24 cents Bond market was active in thin trade | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka to re-open Jaffna airport for international flights | 6/28/2022 | Aviation | The cabinet has given the approval to re-initiate the operation effecting from July 01,2022 | Sri Lanka to re-open Jaffna airport for international flights The cabinet has given the approval to re-initiate the operation effecting from July 01,2022 | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka's Treasuries yields marginally up | 3/11/2020 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka's 6-and 12-months treasury yields marginally went by 2-basis points while 3-months yield was flat, data from t... | Sri Lanka's Treasuries yields marginally up Sri Lanka's 6-and 12-months treasury yields marginally went by 2-basis points while 3-months yield was flat, data from t... | negative | -1 |
Treasury bill yield up in 12-months, 3-months rejected | 1/14/2020 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka's 12-month Treasury bill yields rose 06 basis point to 8.58 percent at Tuesday's auction while 3-month bills w... | Treasury bill yield up in 12-months, 3-months rejected Sri Lanka's 12-month Treasury bill yields rose 06 basis point to 8.58 percent at Tuesday's auction while 3-month bills w... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka airport gets international health safety certification | 1/13/2021 | Aviation | Sri Lanka's main international airport in Katunayake has been certified as having complied to internationally recognized... | Sri Lanka airport gets international health safety certification Sri Lanka's main international airport in Katunayake has been certified as having complied to internationally recognized... | positive | 1 |
Warehousing profits prop up Sri Lankan tea broker's bottom line | 10/30/2019 | Uncategorized | Sri Lanka’s Asia Siyaka Commodities lost 4.4 million rupees in the September 2019 quarter compared with profits of nin... | Warehousing profits prop up Sri Lankan tea broker's bottom line Sri Lanka’s Asia Siyaka Commodities lost 4.4 million rupees in the September 2019 quarter compared with profits of nin... | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka President blocks deputy speaker's resignation amid losing support | 4/7/2022 | Democracy | Tuesday's mass defection from SLPP came amid a worsening economic crisis precipitated a political crisis | Sri Lanka President blocks deputy speaker's resignation amid losing support Tuesday's mass defection from SLPP came amid a worsening economic crisis precipitated a political crisis | negative | -1 |
Welisara Navy COVID 19 "cluster" has yielded 206 patients, as total reaches 596 | 4/28/2020 | Health | The total number of people infected with COVID 19 through the Welisara Navy camp is 206, the Director-General Health Ser... | Welisara Navy COVID 19 "cluster" has yielded 206 patients, as total reaches 596 The total number of people infected with COVID 19 through the Welisara Navy camp is 206, the Director-General Health Ser... | negative | -1 |
Gotabaya released from D. A. Rajapaksa memorial case; passport released | 11/21/2019 | Politics | President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has been released from all indictments in the D. A. Rajapaksa memorial case, sources said. | Gotabaya released from D. A. Rajapaksa memorial case; passport released President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has been released from all indictments in the D. A. Rajapaksa memorial case, sources said. | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka in in discussion with India, China to acquire nitrogen extract: agriculture minister | 10/4/2021 | Agriculture | Farmers in Sri Lanka are banned from using chemical fertilizer and insecticides, amid import controls. | Sri Lanka in in discussion with India, China to acquire nitrogen extract: agriculture minister Farmers in Sri Lanka are banned from using chemical fertilizer and insecticides, amid import controls. | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka to use Biyagama free trade zone as blueprint for industrialisation: president | 9/7/2023 | Economy | “These areas are set to undergo rapid development, transforming into vibrant commercial cities,” he said. | Sri Lanka to use Biyagama free trade zone as blueprint for industrialisation: president “These areas are set to undergo rapid development, transforming into vibrant commercial cities,” he said. | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka allows import of some agro-chemicals under license | 5/10/2021 | Agriculture | The new rules apply to bills of lading and airway bills dated May 06 or after. | Sri Lanka allows import of some agro-chemicals under license The new rules apply to bills of lading and airway bills dated May 06 or after. | negative | -1 |
Sri Lanka hospital upgrade with ING Bank credit | 1/26/2019 | Economy | ING Bank NV will provide 75 percent of a 54.4 million Euro upgrade of hospitals in Northern Sri Lanka under an export cr... | Sri Lanka hospital upgrade with ING Bank credit ING Bank NV will provide 75 percent of a 54.4 million Euro upgrade of hospitals in Northern Sri Lanka under an export cr... | positive | 1 |
Sri Lanka public should stay home, get vaccinated: Director Information | 8/7/2021 | Health | Delta spread | Sri Lanka public should stay home, get vaccinated: Director Information Delta spread | negative | -1 |