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Ranjan Ramanayake's sentence is making him an unlikely hero | 18-Jan-21 | Opinion | Social Media is hailing Ramanayake for his honesty and courage although the colourful actor faces a long prison term and... | Ranjan Ramanayake's sentence is making him an unlikely hero Social Media is hailing Ramanayake for his honesty and courage although the colourful actor faces a long prison term and... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Coronavirus deaths rise to 254, 27-year old dies | 18-Jan-21 | Health | Sri Lanka Coronavirus deaths have risen by 08 to 264, with a 27-year old passing away official data showed while 749 new... | Sri Lanka Coronavirus deaths rise to 254, 27-year old dies Sri Lanka Coronavirus deaths have risen by 08 to 264, with a 27-year old passing away official data showed while 749 new... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka among best performing stock markets after Venezuela, Hanoi | 18-Jan-21 | Markets | Sri Lanka stocks have risen the most in the world in 2021 after Venezuela in local currency and is just behind Vietnam a... | Sri Lanka among best performing stock markets after Venezuela, Hanoi Sri Lanka stocks have risen the most in the world in 2021 after Venezuela in local currency and is just behind Vietnam a... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka SEC welcomes stock surge, calls for informed decision-making | 17-Jan-21 | Markets | Sri Lanka's Securities and Exchange Commission has welcomed a surge in the Colombo Stock Exchange making it one of the b... | Sri Lanka SEC welcomes stock surge, calls for informed decision-making Sri Lanka's Securities and Exchange Commission has welcomed a surge in the Colombo Stock Exchange making it one of the b... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka SEC clears new listing framework, autonomy for CSE, broker guidelines | 17-Jan-21 | Markets | Sri Lanka's Securities and Exchange Commission said it has approved a new framework for listing companies giving more au... | Sri Lanka SEC clears new listing framework, autonomy for CSE, broker guidelines Sri Lanka's Securities and Exchange Commission said it has approved a new framework for listing companies giving more au... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Tamil parties want UN action against the government for HR violations | 17-Jan-21 | Democracy | Political parties, civil society bodies and victims organisations demand that the Human Rights Council act against the g... | Sri Lanka Tamil parties want UN action against the government for HR violations Political parties, civil society bodies and victims organisations demand that the Human Rights Council act against the g... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka state land on 30-year lease to Pelwatte Milk | 17-Jan-21 | Agriculture | Sri Lanka's cabinet of ministers had approved the transfer of 22 hectares of state land to Pelwatte Milk Industries Ltd,... | Sri Lanka state land on 30-year lease to Pelwatte Milk Sri Lanka's cabinet of ministers had approved the transfer of 22 hectares of state land to Pelwatte Milk Industries Ltd,... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka revises 'local value addition matrix' for assembled vehicles | 17-Jan-21 | Business | Sri Lanka has revised the domestic 'value addition' criteria of assembled vehicles following discussions with the indust... | Sri Lanka revises 'local value addition matrix' for assembled vehicles Sri Lanka has revised the domestic 'value addition' criteria of assembled vehicles following discussions with the indust... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka plantations firms propose wage model | 16-Jan-21 | Apparel | Sri Lanka's Regional Plantations Companies have proposed a wage model which they say allows daily wage f 1,105 rupees in... | Sri Lanka plantations firms propose wage model Sri Lanka's Regional Plantations Companies have proposed a wage model which they say allows daily wage f 1,105 rupees in... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Orca Lanka: Killer whales are here and well worth meeting | 16-Jan-21 | Environment | They may be intelligent, communicative and super-social in ways we can scarcely imagine | Orca Lanka: Killer whales are here and well worth meeting They may be intelligent, communicative and super-social in ways we can scarcely imagine | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka eyes artificial intelligence for bank regulation: CB Governor | 16-Jan-21 | Banking | Sri Lanka is looking at artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve off-site supervision of banks as part of... | Sri Lanka eyes artificial intelligence for bank regulation: CB Governor Sri Lanka is looking at artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve off-site supervision of banks as part of... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee at 195.30/195.70 in one-weeks amid intervention | 15-Jan-21 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka's rupee was quoted around 195.20/195.70 in the one-week forward market in late trade on Friday after intervent... | Sri Lanka rupee at 195.30/195.70 in one-weeks amid intervention Sri Lanka's rupee was quoted around 195.20/195.70 in the one-week forward market in late trade on Friday after intervent... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's Peoples' Bank says it is strong and stable | 15-Jan-21 | Banking | Sri Lanka's state-run People's Bank said it was strong and stable and had relationships with 900 foreign banks. | Sri Lanka's Peoples' Bank says it is strong and stable Sri Lanka's state-run People's Bank said it was strong and stable and had relationships with 900 foreign banks. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks soar 3.9-pct, rupee slides in excess liquidity | 15-Jan-21 | Markets | Sri Lanka stocks soared 3.91 per cent higher reaching up 14 per cent so far in 2021 while the rupee was defended around ... | Sri Lanka stocks soar 3.9-pct, rupee slides in excess liquidity Sri Lanka stocks soared 3.91 per cent higher reaching up 14 per cent so far in 2021 while the rupee was defended around ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
New upgrade to hospitals increase Covid-ready beds | 15-Jan-21 | Health | Rural hospitals are being upgraded with Intensive Care facilities with World Bank help | New upgrade to hospitals increase Covid-ready beds Rural hospitals are being upgraded with Intensive Care facilities with World Bank help | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka exports down 16-pct, imports 20-pct in November | 15-Jan-21 | Economy | Sri Lanka's exports were down 16.3 percent to 819 million dollars in November 2021 from a year earlier and imports were ... | Sri Lanka exports down 16-pct, imports 20-pct in November Sri Lanka's exports were down 16.3 percent to 819 million dollars in November 2021 from a year earlier and imports were ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka: PCR testing capacity at International Airport drops drastically | 15-Jan-21 | Health | A shortage of automated extraction reagent kits cuts tests to 600 per day as arrivals are ramped up | Sri Lanka: PCR testing capacity at International Airport drops drastically A shortage of automated extraction reagent kits cuts tests to 600 per day as arrivals are ramped up | NEGATIVE | Other |
Two workers test positive for COVID-19 at Galle quarantine hotel for England cricket team | 15-Jan-21 | Health | Two workers at a hotel in Dadalla, Galle, where the visiting England cricket team were quarantined have tested positive ... | Two workers test positive for COVID-19 at Galle quarantine hotel for England cricket team Two workers at a hotel in Dadalla, Galle, where the visiting England cricket team were quarantined have tested positive ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Air Force bombs Lahugala with MAS seed | 15-Jan-21 | Environment | Sri Lanka Air Force said it had seed-bombed a 60 acre area in Lahugala in a reforestation bid in the fourth such operati... | Sri Lanka Air Force bombs Lahugala with MAS seed Sri Lanka Air Force said it had seed-bombed a 60 acre area in Lahugala in a reforestation bid in the fourth such operati... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Air Force boosts canine capacity | 15-Jan-21 | Aviation | Twenty canines brought from the Netherlands and trained to detect explosives and drugs with support from the Civil Aviat... | Sri Lanka Air Force boosts canine capacity Twenty canines brought from the Netherlands and trained to detect explosives and drugs with support from the Civil Aviat... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee quoted 193.00/196.00 levels in one-month forwards | 15-Jan-21 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted at 193.00/196.00 levels to the US dollar in one-month forwards market on Friday while bon... | Sri Lanka rupee quoted 193.00/196.00 levels in one-month forwards Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted at 193.00/196.00 levels to the US dollar in one-month forwards market on Friday while bon... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka expects stronger maize harvest in 2021 amid armyworm | 15-Jan-21 | Agriculture | Sri Lanka maize farmers have sown over 96,000 hectares for the main (Maha) 2021 season which can produce up to 385,368 m... | Sri Lanka expects stronger maize harvest in 2021 amid armyworm Sri Lanka maize farmers have sown over 96,000 hectares for the main (Maha) 2021 season which can produce up to 385,368 m... | NEGATIVE | Food Products |
Nathaniel Rothschild visits Sri Lanka Port City | 15-Jan-21 | Business | Nathaniel Rothschild, a member of a Europe-based investment banking family, had visited Sri Lanka's Port City as part o... | Nathaniel Rothschild visits Sri Lanka Port City Nathaniel Rothschild, a member of a Europe-based investment banking family, had visited Sri Lanka's Port City as part o... | POSITIVE | Other |
Ferentino Tyre Corporation commissioned by Sri Lanka President | 15-Jan-21 | Business | Ferentino Tyre Corporation (Pvt) Ltd, an export oriented greenfield project which the firm says will be South Asia's lar... | Ferentino Tyre Corporation commissioned by Sri Lanka President Ferentino Tyre Corporation (Pvt) Ltd, an export oriented greenfield project which the firm says will be South Asia's lar... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Opinion: Building a common Sri Lankan identity a challenge | 14-Jan-21 | Democracy | Are Sri Lankans of all ethnicities equal citizens and can this country build a nation that treats all groups equally? | Opinion: Building a common Sri Lankan identity a challenge Are Sri Lankans of all ethnicities equal citizens and can this country build a nation that treats all groups equally? | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka PM plans tax concessions for film industry | 14-Jan-21 | Business | Sri Lanka is planning to give tax concessions to the film industry involving import duties and income tax relief, Prime ... | Sri Lanka PM plans tax concessions for film industry Sri Lanka is planning to give tax concessions to the film industry involving import duties and income tax relief, Prime ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
EU gives Sri Lanka Rs8bn grant to improve courts, food safety, low carbon industry | 14-Jan-21 | International Relations | The European Union said it will give Sri Lanka three grants worth 35.75 million euro (8.26 billion rupees) to develop th... | EU gives Sri Lanka Rs8bn grant to improve courts, food safety, low carbon industry The European Union said it will give Sri Lanka three grants worth 35.75 million euro (8.26 billion rupees) to develop th... | POSITIVE | Food Products |
Sri Lanka Coronavirus fatalities climb to 247 with death in Battaramulla | 14-Jan-21 | Health | Sri Lanka's Coronavirus total fatalities has climbed to 247 with 3 deaths being reported on January 13 and total confirm... | Sri Lanka Coronavirus fatalities climb to 247 with death in Battaramulla Sri Lanka's Coronavirus total fatalities has climbed to 247 with 3 deaths being reported on January 13 and total confirm... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's Sunshine, Abans, Singer, DSI local ratings lifted after sovereign downgrade | 14-Jan-21 | Bonds & Forex | Fitch Ratings said it was lifting the local ratings of several private companies after a recaliberation of the domestic ... | Sri Lanka's Sunshine, Abans, Singer, DSI local ratings lifted after sovereign downgrade Fitch Ratings said it was lifting the local ratings of several private companies after a recaliberation of the domestic ... | POSITIVE | Other |
Pillayan released due to CA decision – Lawyer | 14-Jan-21 | Courts | The release of Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan and others from the case ends the possibility of justice for the family of ... | Pillayan released due to CA decision – Lawyer The release of Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan and others from the case ends the possibility of justice for the family of ... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Telecom, Ceylon Electricity Board ratings lowered after sovereign downgrade | 14-Jan-21 | Economy | Fitch Ratings has lowered the domestic rating of two state-controlled utilities after a re-caliberation of the scale fo... | Sri Lanka Telecom, Ceylon Electricity Board ratings lowered after sovereign downgrade Fitch Ratings has lowered the domestic rating of two state-controlled utilities after a re-caliberation of the scale fo... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka selling state lands to foreigners through backdoor: Harsha | 14-Jan-21 | Economy | Sri Lanka's current administration is selling real estate to foreigners and locals through the back door after coming to... | Sri Lanka selling state lands to foreigners through backdoor: Harsha Sri Lanka's current administration is selling real estate to foreigners and locals through the back door after coming to... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka port terminal: India's Adani group and partners to hold 49-pct | 14-Jan-21 | Logistics | India's Adani group and their partners will hold 49 percent and the Sri Lanka government a majority of 51 percent in a c... | Sri Lanka port terminal: India's Adani group and partners to hold 49-pct India's Adani group and their partners will hold 49 percent and the Sri Lanka government a majority of 51 percent in a c... | POSITIVE | Other |
We will stand by Ranjan and fight for his rights - Sajith | 13-Jan-21 | Democracy | The Opposition Samagi Jana Balavegaya holds a rally in Colombo to protect the right to freedom of speech | We will stand by Ranjan and fight for his rights - Sajith The Opposition Samagi Jana Balavegaya holds a rally in Colombo to protect the right to freedom of speech | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee ends weaker in spot next, gilt yields steady | 13-Jan-21 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee closed weaker at 193.75/194.75 to the US dollar in the spot next market on Wednesday from a day earl... | Sri Lanka rupee ends weaker in spot next, gilt yields steady Sri Lanka’s rupee closed weaker at 193.75/194.75 to the US dollar in the spot next market on Wednesday from a day earl... | NEGATIVE | Other |
All Sri Lankans will be vaccinated free of charge; first batch should arrive within three months: ch... | 13-Jan-21 | Health | Sri Lanka will likely receive the first batch of a government-approved COVID-19 vaccine within the next three months and... | All Sri Lankans will be vaccinated free of charge; first batch should arrive within three months: ch... Sri Lanka will likely receive the first batch of a government-approved COVID-19 vaccine within the next three months and... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks end 2-pct higher | 13-Jan-21 | Markets | Sri Lanka stock market closed 2.21 percent higher on Wednesday continuing the surge pushed by index heavy Expolanka Hold... | Sri Lanka stocks end 2-pct higher Sri Lanka stock market closed 2.21 percent higher on Wednesday continuing the surge pushed by index heavy Expolanka Hold... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka, Maldives youth to get new skills to counter hate speech in social media | 13-Jan-21 | 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 | Other |
UNP condemns President’s threat against Harin | 13-Jan-21 | Democracy | “Many will regard this as an ominous sign of an on-coming authoritarian regime,” the United National Party observed ... | UNP condemns President’s threat against Harin “Many will regard this as an ominous sign of an on-coming authoritarian regime,” the United National Party observed ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Army chief wants corruption out of the quarantine process | 13-Jan-21 | Corruption | “Unscrupulous elements” offering to fill hotels with foreign arrivals should not be tolerated Army Commander General... | Army chief wants corruption out of the quarantine process “Unscrupulous elements” offering to fill hotels with foreign arrivals should not be tolerated Army Commander General... | NEGATIVE | Other |
SJB says Mannapperuma to replace Ranjan if he loses seat | 13-Jan-21 | Courts | Opposition lawyers say Ramanayake who was sentenced for contempt of court should be able to continue as an MP | SJB says Mannapperuma to replace Ranjan if he loses seat Opposition lawyers say Ramanayake who was sentenced for contempt of court should be able to continue as an MP | NEGATIVE | Other |
UK variant of COVID-19 confirmed in Sri Lanka as British national tests positive | 13-Jan-21 | Health | The new strain of the novel coronavirus discovered in the UK has entered Sri Lanka through a British national that recen... | UK variant of COVID-19 confirmed in Sri Lanka as British national tests positive The new strain of the novel coronavirus discovered in the UK has entered Sri Lanka through a British national that recen... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee quoted 191/194 in spot next market | 13-Jan-21 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka's rupee was quoted wide at 191/194 in mid-morning trade to the US dollar in the spot next market on Wednesday ... | Sri Lanka rupee quoted 191/194 in spot next market Sri Lanka's rupee was quoted wide at 191/194 in mid-morning trade to the US dollar in the spot next market on Wednesday ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka airport gets international health safety certification | 13-Jan-21 | 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 | Other |
Sri Lanka extends Covid-19 wage cut till March 2021 | 13-Jan-21 | Legal | Sri Lanka has allowed Coronavirus hit firms to pay lower salaries till March 2021, provided workers are kept in employme... | Sri Lanka extends Covid-19 wage cut till March 2021 Sri Lanka has allowed Coronavirus hit firms to pay lower salaries till March 2021, provided workers are kept in employme... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Swarnamahal Financial Services depositors to get another payment: Sri Lanka central bank | 13-Jan-21 | Banking | Sri Lanka's central bank said depositors of Swarnamahal Financial Services will get another tranche of cash, taking repa... | Swarnamahal Financial Services depositors to get another payment: Sri Lanka central bank Sri Lanka's central bank said depositors of Swarnamahal Financial Services will get another tranche of cash, taking repa... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka 2021 main season rice expected at 2.8mn tonnes: Minister | 13-Jan-21 | Agriculture | Sri Lanka is expecting a rough rice (paddy) harvest of 2.8 million metric tons of rice in the main 2021 (Maha) cultivati... | Sri Lanka 2021 main season rice expected at 2.8mn tonnes: Minister Sri Lanka is expecting a rough rice (paddy) harvest of 2.8 million metric tons of rice in the main 2021 (Maha) cultivati... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker, gilt yields down | 12-Jan-21 | Uncategorized | Sri Lanka’s rupee closed weaker at 192.50/194.00 in the spot next market against the US dollar on Tuesday, while bond ... | Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker, gilt yields down Sri Lanka’s rupee closed weaker at 192.50/194.00 in the spot next market against the US dollar on Tuesday, while bond ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka will likely receive Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine through COVAX: Lalith Weeratunga | 12-Jan-21 | Health | Frontline workers in health, military and other sectors, people over the age of 60 with non-communicable diseases and se... | Sri Lanka will likely receive Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine through COVAX: Lalith Weeratunga Frontline workers in health, military and other sectors, people over the age of 60 with non-communicable diseases and se... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka central bank to wind-up ETI Finance through court | 12-Jan-21 | Banking | Sri Lanka's central bank said it will make an application to court to wind up, ETI Finance Limited, a failed finance com... | Sri Lanka central bank to wind-up ETI Finance through court Sri Lanka's central bank said it will make an application to court to wind up, ETI Finance Limited, a failed finance com... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Mahapola Fund has lost over LKR600 million - COPE | 12-Jan-21 | Corruption | Parliamentary Committee orders a CID investigation into large scare corruption at Mahapola lottery | Mahapola Fund has lost over LKR600 million - COPE Parliamentary Committee orders a CID investigation into large scare corruption at Mahapola lottery | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Customs busts vehicle import racket under diplomatic cover | 12-Jan-21 | Economy | Sri Lanka Customs said it had busted a racket where accident-damaged cars are packed in containers and imported to the c... | Sri Lanka Customs busts vehicle import racket under diplomatic cover Sri Lanka Customs said it had busted a racket where accident-damaged cars are packed in containers and imported to the c... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka politicos beat Ukraine tourists in Coronavirus: Minister | 12-Jan-21 | Business | Sri Lanka's members of parliament were currently ahead of Ukraine tourists in Coronavirus confirmations, co-cabinet mini... | Sri Lanka politicos beat Ukraine tourists in Coronavirus: Minister Sri Lanka's members of parliament were currently ahead of Ukraine tourists in Coronavirus confirmations, co-cabinet mini... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to repay US$6,865mn foreign debt in 2021: Minister | 12-Jan-21 | Economy | Sri Lanka is making arrangements to repay or roll-over 6,865 million dollars of foreign debt in 2021 co-cabinet spokesma... | Sri Lanka to repay US$6,865mn foreign debt in 2021: Minister Sri Lanka is making arrangements to repay or roll-over 6,865 million dollars of foreign debt in 2021 co-cabinet spokesma... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Imprisonment over contempt court charges legal but disproportionate: constitutional lawyer | 12-Jan-21 | 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 | Other |
Actor-politico Ranjan Ramanayake jailed for contempt | 12-Jan-21 | Courts | Actor-politician Ranjan Ramanayake, a Member of Parliament for the main Opposition Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB) has been... | Actor-politico Ranjan Ramanayake jailed for contempt Actor-politician Ranjan Ramanayake, a Member of Parliament for the main Opposition Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB) has been... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Ambassador Teplitz "deeply disappointed" by US Capitol riots | 12-Jan-21 | International Relations | US Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives Alaina B Teplitz says she is deeply disappointed by the "appalling scene" in... | Ambassador Teplitz "deeply disappointed" by US Capitol riots US Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives Alaina B Teplitz says she is deeply disappointed by the "appalling scene" in... | NEGATIVE | Other |
IFC gives Sri Lanka's Nations Trust Bank US$25mn for Covid-19 loans | 12-Jan-21 | Banking | Washington-based International Finance Corporation said it was giving 25 million US dollars to Sri Lanka's Nations Trust... | IFC gives Sri Lanka's Nations Trust Bank US$25mn for Covid-19 loans Washington-based International Finance Corporation said it was giving 25 million US dollars to Sri Lanka's Nations Trust... | NEGATIVE | Other |
India will hold Sri Lanka to its commitments on reconciliation | 12-Jan-21 | Democracy | Indian External Affairs Minister tells Virakesari that Sri Lanka has promised to work towards realizing the expectations... | India will hold Sri Lanka to its commitments on reconciliation Indian External Affairs Minister tells Virakesari that Sri Lanka has promised to work towards realizing the expectations... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee quoted steady in spot next, gilt yields marginally down | 12-Jan-21 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted steady at 192.00/194.00 in the spot next market against the US dollar on Tuesday, while b... | Sri Lanka rupee quoted steady in spot next, gilt yields marginally down Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted steady at 192.00/194.00 in the spot next market against the US dollar on Tuesday, while b... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka central bank swaps surge, forward premiums negative in MMT | 12-Jan-21 | Economy | Sri Lanka's central bank swap transactions with market participants and others to borrow reserves have surged in 2020, o... | Sri Lanka central bank swaps surge, forward premiums negative in MMT Sri Lanka's central bank swap transactions with market participants and others to borrow reserves have surged in 2020, o... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka sells Rs100bn in 3,5,7-year bonds | 12-Jan-21 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka has sold 100 billion rupees of bonds at an auction on January 11 selling all offered securities, data from the... | Sri Lanka sells Rs100bn in 3,5,7-year bonds Sri Lanka has sold 100 billion rupees of bonds at an auction on January 11 selling all offered securities, data from the... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker around 192/193 in spot next | 11-Jan-21 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka's rupee closed weaker at 192.00/193.00 in the spot next market against the US dollar on Monday, while bond yie... | Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker around 192/193 in spot next Sri Lanka's rupee closed weaker at 192.00/193.00 in the spot next market against the US dollar on Monday, while bond yie... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks up 1.8-pct | 11-Jan-21 | Markets | Sri Lanka stock market closed 1.8percent higher Monday helped by index heavy Brown Investments Expolanka, and John Keell... | Sri Lanka stocks up 1.8-pct Sri Lanka stock market closed 1.8percent higher Monday helped by index heavy Brown Investments Expolanka, and John Keell... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka appoints presidential task force to oversee COVID-19 vaccination | 11-Jan-21 | Health | A presidential task force chaired by chief advisor to the president Lalith Weeratunga will oversee a “National Deploym... | Sri Lanka appoints presidential task force to oversee COVID-19 vaccination A presidential task force chaired by chief advisor to the president Lalith Weeratunga will oversee a “National Deploym... | POSITIVE | Other |
Discrimination against minorities what is the endgame? | 11-Jan-21 | Democracy | Obstinacy on the Muslim burial issue and the destruction of a memorial for the Jaffna war dead shows the government want... | Discrimination against minorities what is the endgame? Obstinacy on the Muslim burial issue and the destruction of a memorial for the Jaffna war dead shows the government want... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee opens weaker, bonds up | 11-Jan-21 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka rupee was quoted weaker around 191.25/75 to the US dollar in the spot next market on Monday, while bond yields... | Sri Lanka rupee opens weaker, bonds up Sri Lanka rupee was quoted weaker around 191.25/75 to the US dollar in the spot next market on Monday, while bond yields... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka fines three finance companies under anti-money laundering rules | 11-Jan-21 | Banking | Sri Lanka's Financial Intelligence Unit, which operates under the central bank has fined three finance companies 2.3 mil... | Sri Lanka fines three finance companies under anti-money laundering rules Sri Lanka's Financial Intelligence Unit, which operates under the central bank has fined three finance companies 2.3 mil... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Vasudeva tests positive for Covid as MPs contact tracing continues | 11-Jan-21 | Health | MP Vasudeva Nanayakkara has been one of the first contacts of infected MP Rauff Hakeem | Vasudeva tests positive for Covid as MPs contact tracing continues MP Vasudeva Nanayakkara has been one of the first contacts of infected MP Rauff Hakeem | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka central bank forex interventions turn negative in November | 11-Jan-21 | Economy | Interventions in Sri Lanka's foreign exchange market by the central bank to maintain a soft-pegged exchange rate regime ... | Sri Lanka central bank forex interventions turn negative in November Interventions in Sri Lanka's foreign exchange market by the central bank to maintain a soft-pegged exchange rate regime ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Covid 19 enters Parliament but the work will go on | 11-Jan-21 | Health | Members of Parliament Rauff Hakeem and Dayasiri Jayasekara are Covid positive but officials say no disruption of duties ... | Covid 19 enters Parliament but the work will go on Members of Parliament Rauff Hakeem and Dayasiri Jayasekara are Covid positive but officials say no disruption of duties ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
SJB calls on Police chief to protect Harin Fernando | 10-Jan-21 | Democracy | SJB Parliamentarian asks for protection after he says President Rajapaksa said he could be “killed like a dog.” | SJB calls on Police chief to protect Harin Fernando SJB Parliamentarian asks for protection after he says President Rajapaksa said he could be “killed like a dog.” | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Modern Monetary Theory experiment could be an untamed demon: economist | 10-Jan-21 | Op-ed/Special Reports | vSri Lanka's unprecedented monetary printing bout in the name of Modern Monetary Theory, a collection of ideas that advo... | Sri Lanka Modern Monetary Theory experiment could be an untamed demon: economist vSri Lanka's unprecedented monetary printing bout in the name of Modern Monetary Theory, a collection of ideas that advo... | NEGATIVE | Other |
More protests in Jaffna over removal of war memorial | 10-Jan-21 | Democracy | University Grants Commission Chairman Snr Prof Sampath Amarathunge says the monument was not suitable for the Sri Lanka ... | More protests in Jaffna over removal of war memorial University Grants Commission Chairman Snr Prof Sampath Amarathunge says the monument was not suitable for the Sri Lanka ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka converts Treasury overdrafts with state banks to bonds | 10-Jan-21 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka has cut Treasury overdrafts from state-banks by a lump sum administrative issue of at least 248 billion rupees... | Sri Lanka converts Treasury overdrafts with state banks to bonds Sri Lanka has cut Treasury overdrafts from state-banks by a lump sum administrative issue of at least 248 billion rupees... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Femtech advances by MAS wins global recognition | 9-Jan-21 | Apparel | Sri Lanka's MAS group said it had been recognized for advancements in female centric technology (FemTech) that improved ... | Sri Lanka Femtech advances by MAS wins global recognition Sri Lanka's MAS group said it had been recognized for advancements in female centric technology (FemTech) that improved ... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's ETI Finance directors ordered to be brought before court: AG | 9-Jan-21 | Legal | Sri Lanka's Attorney General has ordered police to take the statements and bring to court several directors of Sri Lanka... | Sri Lanka's ETI Finance directors ordered to be brought before court: AG Sri Lanka's Attorney General has ordered police to take the statements and bring to court several directors of Sri Lanka... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Jaffna tense as war memorial is destroyed | 9-Jan-21 | Democracy | Authorities destroy memorial for war dead in University under cover of darkness, police ask protestors to disperse | Jaffna tense as war memorial is destroyed Authorities destroy memorial for war dead in University under cover of darkness, police ask protestors to disperse | NEGATIVE | Other |
Three Sri Lankans charged by US for deaths of 5 Americans in Easter blasts | 9-Jan-21 | Easter Sunday attacks | The United States has charged three Sri Lankans being held in Sri Lanka with aiding a terrorist group in the attacks on ... | Three Sri Lankans charged by US for deaths of 5 Americans in Easter blasts The United States has charged three Sri Lankans being held in Sri Lanka with aiding a terrorist group in the attacks on ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka’s blue whale is a superb athlete. Is she also a scholar? | 9-Jan-21 | Animal Rights | Considerations on cetacean brainpower | Sri Lanka’s blue whale is a superb athlete. Is she also a scholar? Considerations on cetacean brainpower | POSITIVE | Other |
The first Sri Lankan healthcare worker to die of Covid 19 is from Ratnapura hospital | 9-Jan-21 | Health | Sri Lanka’s Healthcare system is being hit by Covid 19 infections with the first death of a frontline health worker re... | The first Sri Lankan healthcare worker to die of Covid 19 is from Ratnapura hospital Sri Lanka’s Healthcare system is being hit by Covid 19 infections with the first death of a frontline health worker re... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Twitter suspends Donald Trump's account for glorification of violence | 9-Jan-21 | Political News | Social media network Twitter.com has suspended US President Donald Trump's private account for violating its policies on... | Twitter suspends Donald Trump's account for glorification of violence Social media network Twitter.com has suspended US President Donald Trump's private account for violating its policies on... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka begins seafood exports to Ukraine from Mattala | 9-Jan-21 | Aviation | Sri Lanka has begun exporting seafood to Ukraine on a new route from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to Kiev ope... | Sri Lanka begins seafood exports to Ukraine from Mattala Sri Lanka has begun exporting seafood to Ukraine on a new route from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to Kiev ope... | POSITIVE | Food Products |
Sri Lanka rupee ends weaker in spot next, gilt yields down | 8-Jan-21 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka rupee closed weaker at 191.00/192.50 in the spot next market against the US dollar on Friday, while bond yield... | Sri Lanka rupee ends weaker in spot next, gilt yields down Sri Lanka rupee closed weaker at 191.00/192.50 in the spot next market against the US dollar on Friday, while bond yield... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Government considering opening Tuition classes on Jan 25 – Prof GL | 8-Jan-21 | Education | The government is seriously considering the re-opening of tuition classes throughout the country on January 25th when sc... | Government considering opening Tuition classes on Jan 25 – Prof GL The government is seriously considering the re-opening of tuition classes throughout the country on January 25th when sc... | NEGATIVE | Other |
India's Jaishankar meets Sri Lanka biz leaders, 'air-travel bubble', expanding FTA discussed | 8-Jan-21 | Economy | Visiting External Minister S Jaishankar had discussed starting an 'air travel bubble' with India and expanding a free tr... | India's Jaishankar meets Sri Lanka biz leaders, 'air-travel bubble', expanding FTA discussed Visiting External Minister S Jaishankar had discussed starting an 'air travel bubble' with India and expanding a free tr... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka must exercise caution and not be in hurry to import vaccine: Dr Nihal Abeysinghe | 8-Jan-21 | Health | Sri Lanka must not be in a hurry to decide on a COVID-19 vaccine and ought to, for the time being, focus its efforts on ... | Sri Lanka must exercise caution and not be in hurry to import vaccine: Dr Nihal Abeysinghe Sri Lanka must not be in a hurry to decide on a COVID-19 vaccine and ought to, for the time being, focus its efforts on ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks end first-week of 2021 higher | 8-Jan-21 | Markets | Sri Lanka stock market closed 0.31 percent higher on Friday drove by index heavy Expolanka Holdings, Distilleries and L... | Sri Lanka stocks end first-week of 2021 higher Sri Lanka stock market closed 0.31 percent higher on Friday drove by index heavy Expolanka Holdings, Distilleries and L... | NEGATIVE | Other |
89 Sri Lankans in the Middle East have died of COVID-19: Labour Minister | 8-Jan-21 | Health | Eighty-nine Sri Lankan migrant workers have died in the Middle East due to COVID-19, Labour Minister Nimal Siripala De S... | 89 Sri Lankans in the Middle East have died of COVID-19: Labour Minister Eighty-nine Sri Lankan migrant workers have died in the Middle East due to COVID-19, Labour Minister Nimal Siripala De S... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka medical insurance for family members of Buddhist monks | 8-Jan-21 | Finance | State-run Sri Lanka Insurance has started a medical insurance scheme for family members of Buddhist monks, which will pr... | Sri Lanka medical insurance for family members of Buddhist monks State-run Sri Lanka Insurance has started a medical insurance scheme for family members of Buddhist monks, which will pr... | POSITIVE | Other |
Assassinated Sri Lanka editor's daughter seeks UN investigation | 8-Jan-21 | Legal | The daughter of slain editor Lasantha Wickrematunge has petitioned the United Nations asking it to investigate his assas... | Assassinated Sri Lanka editor's daughter seeks UN investigation The daughter of slain editor Lasantha Wickrematunge has petitioned the United Nations asking it to investigate his assas... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Muslim leader accuses Govt. of attempt to radicalise youth by denying burial | 8-Jan-21 | Health | A leading Civil Society activist from the Muslim community is calling on members of his community to do their best to pr... | Muslim leader accuses Govt. of attempt to radicalise youth by denying burial A leading Civil Society activist from the Muslim community is calling on members of his community to do their best to pr... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to take-over plantations company hospitals with land | 8-Jan-21 | Business | Sri Lanka has decided to take over estate hospitals that are operated by a number of plantations companies along with la... | Sri Lanka to take-over plantations company hospitals with land Sri Lanka has decided to take over estate hospitals that are operated by a number of plantations companies along with la... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee quoted firmer in spot next, gilt yields steady | 8-Jan-21 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka rupee was quoted firmer at 187.50/189.50 in the spot next market against the US dollar on Friday, while bond y... | Sri Lanka rupee quoted firmer in spot next, gilt yields steady Sri Lanka rupee was quoted firmer at 187.50/189.50 in the spot next market against the US dollar on Friday, while bond y... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka sugar scam from midnight gazette, parliament committee calls for probe | 8-Jan-21 | Economy | A committee on public finance at Sri Lanka's parliament has called for a probe on alleged huge profits made from sudden ... | Sri Lanka sugar scam from midnight gazette, parliament committee calls for probe A committee on public finance at Sri Lanka's parliament has called for a probe on alleged huge profits made from sudden ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Cardinal leading the charge against developers intruding into Muthurajawela | 8-Jan-21 | Economy | Sri Lanka’s Roman Catholic Church is marshalling its forces to protect the Muthurajawela wetlands from a multi-use dev... | Cardinal leading the charge against developers intruding into Muthurajawela Sri Lanka’s Roman Catholic Church is marshalling its forces to protect the Muthurajawela wetlands from a multi-use dev... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka swap with Peoples's Bank of China in advanced stage: Minister Cabraal | 8-Jan-21 | Economy | A 10 billion yuan (about 1.5 billion US dollar) swap line for Sri Lanka's central bank with the People's Bank of China a... | Sri Lanka swap with Peoples's Bank of China in advanced stage: Minister Cabraal A 10 billion yuan (about 1.5 billion US dollar) swap line for Sri Lanka's central bank with the People's Bank of China a... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka de-reg commission headed by Weeratunga, Balendra appointed by President | 7-Jan-21 | Economy | Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapapksa has appointed a de-regulation commission headed by Principal Advisor to the Pres... | Sri Lanka de-reg commission headed by Weeratunga, Balendra appointed by President Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapapksa has appointed a de-regulation commission headed by Principal Advisor to the Pres... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Healthcare workers will be vaccinated first says Health Minister | 7-Jan-21 | Sri Lanka Covid vaccine | Around 155,000 front line healthcare workers in Sri Lanka are to receive the COVID-19 vaccine first, Health Minister Pav... | Healthcare workers will be vaccinated first says Health Minister Around 155,000 front line healthcare workers in Sri Lanka are to receive the COVID-19 vaccine first, Health Minister Pav... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee ends firmer in spot next, gilt yields down | 7-Jan-21 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka rupee closed firmer at 188.50/189.50 in the spot next market against the US dollar on Thursday, while bond yi... | Sri Lanka rupee ends firmer in spot next, gilt yields down Sri Lanka rupee closed firmer at 188.50/189.50 in the spot next market against the US dollar on Thursday, while bond yi... | NEGATIVE | Other |