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Indian Minister meets Sajith and invites him to India | 7-Jan-21 | International Relations | The visiting External Affairs Minister of India Dr Subrahmaniyam Jaishankar met Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yeste... | Indian Minister meets Sajith and invites him to India The visiting External Affairs Minister of India Dr Subrahmaniyam Jaishankar met Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yeste... | POSITIVE | Other |
Trump concedes election after Congress certifies Biden’s win | 7-Jan-21 | International news | United States President Donald Trump is stepping down and has pledged to an orderly transfer of power to President-elect... | Trump concedes election after Congress certifies Biden’s win United States President Donald Trump is stepping down and has pledged to an orderly transfer of power to President-elect... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks end higher | 7-Jan-21 | Markets | Sri Lanka stock market closed 0.87 percent higher on Thursday, pushed up by index heavy Browns Investments, LOLC Holding... | Sri Lanka stocks end higher Sri Lanka stock market closed 0.87 percent higher on Thursday, pushed up by index heavy Browns Investments, LOLC Holding... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka will continue to cremate all Covid dead - Minister | 7-Jan-21 | Health | Sri Lanka will continue to cremate the bodies of all its citizens who die of Covid 19 whatever social or religious objec... | Sri Lanka will continue to cremate all Covid dead - Minister Sri Lanka will continue to cremate the bodies of all its citizens who die of Covid 19 whatever social or religious objec... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Public Security Minister lays out accusations against detained lawyer Hisbullah | 7-Jan-21 | Easter Sunday attacks | Lawyer Hijaz Hisbullah had spoken with the Easter Sunday attackers on three occasions by phone, Minister of Public Secur... | Public Security Minister lays out accusations against detained lawyer Hisbullah Lawyer Hijaz Hisbullah had spoken with the Easter Sunday attackers on three occasions by phone, Minister of Public Secur... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Pasan Wanigasekara appointed Board of Investment Sri Lanka DG | 7-Jan-21 | Economy | Pasan Wanigasekera, an accounting and finance professional who is also a lawyer had been appointed Director General of t... | Pasan Wanigasekara appointed Board of Investment Sri Lanka DG Pasan Wanigasekera, an accounting and finance professional who is also a lawyer had been appointed Director General of t... | POSITIVE | Other |
World leaders condemn 'assault on democracy' at US Capitol | 7-Jan-21 | International news | World leaders and governments on Wednesday expressed shock and outrage at the storming of the US Capitol in Washington b... | World leaders condemn 'assault on democracy' at US Capitol World leaders and governments on Wednesday expressed shock and outrage at the storming of the US Capitol in Washington b... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Four dead in Washington violence - Police | 7-Jan-21 | International news | At least four people are dead in the violent incidents seen in the United States capital Washington where the legislativ... | Four dead in Washington violence - Police At least four people are dead in the violent incidents seen in the United States capital Washington where the legislativ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka, India to discuss tourism revival strategy with Maldives, Nepal | 7-Jan-21 | Business | Sri Lanka and India plans to initiate talks to revive post Coronavirus tourism President the office of President Gotabay... | Sri Lanka, India to discuss tourism revival strategy with Maldives, Nepal Sri Lanka and India plans to initiate talks to revive post Coronavirus tourism President the office of President Gotabay... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka President, India's Jaishankar discuss East Container Terminal, LNG plant | 7-Jan-21 | Logistics | Sri Lanka's President Gotabaya Rajapasksa had discussed the East Container Terminal of the Colombo Port and a liquefied ... | Sri Lanka President, India's Jaishankar discuss East Container Terminal, LNG plant Sri Lanka's President Gotabaya Rajapasksa had discussed the East Container Terminal of the Colombo Port and a liquefied ... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka sells Rs40bn in bills in first auction, CB bill stock Rs738bn | 7-Jan-21 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka sold 40 billion rupees of Treasury bills at pre-determined yields at an 'auction' with central bank already ho... | Sri Lanka sells Rs40bn in bills in first auction, CB bill stock Rs738bn Sri Lanka sold 40 billion rupees of Treasury bills at pre-determined yields at an 'auction' with central bank already ho... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Trump nationalists storm US capitol, world leaders condemn violence | 7-Jan-21 | International news | Supporters of US President Donald Trump, a nationalist backed by sections of the religious establishment stormed the US ... | Trump nationalists storm US capitol, world leaders condemn violence Supporters of US President Donald Trump, a nationalist backed by sections of the religious establishment stormed the US ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee ends flat in one week forwards, gilt yields marginally down | 6-Jan-21 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka rupee closed flat at 191.00/192.00 in the spot next market against the US dollar on Wednesday, while bond yiel... | Sri Lanka rupee ends flat in one week forwards, gilt yields marginally down Sri Lanka rupee closed flat at 191.00/192.00 in the spot next market against the US dollar on Wednesday, while bond yiel... | NEGATIVE | Other |
India’s economic recovery will benefit Sri Lanka – Dr Jaishankar | 6-Jan-21 | Democracy | India’s Covid numbers have come down sharply and with vaccination in sight, India’s economic recovery will be “ful... | India’s economic recovery will benefit Sri Lanka – Dr Jaishankar India’s Covid numbers have come down sharply and with vaccination in sight, India’s economic recovery will be “ful... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks close 0.8-pct higher | 6-Jan-21 | Markets | Sri Lanka stocks closed 0.83 percent higher Wednesday with Browns Investments, Vallible one and Commercial Leasing and ... | Sri Lanka stocks close 0.8-pct higher Sri Lanka stocks closed 0.83 percent higher Wednesday with Browns Investments, Vallible one and Commercial Leasing and ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka has asked India for Covid 19 vaccines - Indian FM | 6-Jan-21 | Health | Sri Lanka has conveyed its interest in accessing COVID-19 vaccines from India, Delhi’s top envoy External Affairs Mini... | Sri Lanka has asked India for Covid 19 vaccines - Indian FM Sri Lanka has conveyed its interest in accessing COVID-19 vaccines from India, Delhi’s top envoy External Affairs Mini... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka seeks vaccines, talks on pharma, tourism, infrastructure investments: India Minister | 6-Jan-21 | Economy | Sri Lanka has sought Coronavirus vaccines from India and the two countries had also discussed investments in infrastruc... | Sri Lanka seeks vaccines, talks on pharma, tourism, infrastructure investments: India Minister Sri Lanka has sought Coronavirus vaccines from India and the two countries had also discussed investments in infrastruc... | POSITIVE | Capital Goods |
Sri Lanka seeking investor for East Terminal, expert committee report awaited: Ports Minister | 6-Jan-21 | Logistics | Sri Lanka is seeking an investor to complete the East Container Terminal of the Colombo Port and a report from a technic... | Sri Lanka seeking investor for East Terminal, expert committee report awaited: Ports Minister Sri Lanka is seeking an investor to complete the East Container Terminal of the Colombo Port and a report from a technic... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Opinion: Moving Towards Necessary Balance | 6-Jan-21 | Democracy | With multiple challenges ahead such as resolving the issue of burial of Muslims who die of Covid 19 and the contentious ... | Opinion: Moving Towards Necessary Balance With multiple challenges ahead such as resolving the issue of burial of Muslims who die of Covid 19 and the contentious ... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka GDP to grow 3.3-pct in 2021: World Bank | 6-Jan-21 | Economy | Sri Lanka's economic growth is expected to recover to 3.3 percent in 2021, and 2.2 percent in 2022 after contracting 6.7... | Sri Lanka GDP to grow 3.3-pct in 2021: World Bank Sri Lanka's economic growth is expected to recover to 3.3 percent in 2021, and 2.2 percent in 2022 after contracting 6.7... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee quoted firmer in one-month forwards, gilt yields flat | 6-Jan-21 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka rupee was quoted firmer around 189.50/191.50 to the US dollar in the one month market on Wednesday, while bond... | Sri Lanka rupee quoted firmer in one-month forwards, gilt yields flat Sri Lanka rupee was quoted firmer around 189.50/191.50 to the US dollar in the one month market on Wednesday, while bond... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka AG orders criminal probe over ETI Finance linked Rs13b unauthorised accounts | 6-Jan-21 | Banking | Sri Lanka's Attorney General has ordered a criminal probe over 13 billion rupees of illegal deposits allegedly taken by ... | Sri Lanka AG orders criminal probe over ETI Finance linked Rs13b unauthorised accounts Sri Lanka's Attorney General has ordered a criminal probe over 13 billion rupees of illegal deposits allegedly taken by ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Coronavirus isolates Eheliyagoda, Pujapitiya areas; death in Matale | 6-Jan-21 | Health | Sri Lanka has Coronavirus isolated areas in Pujapitiya and Eheliyagoda while several areas in Akkaraipattu had been rel... | Sri Lanka Coronavirus isolates Eheliyagoda, Pujapitiya areas; death in Matale Sri Lanka has Coronavirus isolated areas in Pujapitiya and Eheliyagoda while several areas in Akkaraipattu had been rel... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to improve resolution of failing banks: CB Governor | 6-Jan-21 | Banking | Sri Lanka is improving the process of dealing with failing banks and finance companies and which will prevent contagion ... | Sri Lanka to improve resolution of failing banks: CB Governor Sri Lanka is improving the process of dealing with failing banks and finance companies and which will prevent contagion ... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee ends weaker in one-month forwards, gilt yields steady | 5-Jan-21 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka rupee closed weaker around 192/192.50 to the US dollar in the one month market on Tuesday, while bond yields s... | Sri Lanka rupee ends weaker in one-month forwards, gilt yields steady Sri Lanka rupee closed weaker around 192/192.50 to the US dollar in the one month market on Tuesday, while bond yields s... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks end higher | 5-Jan-21 | Uncategorized | Sri Lanka stock market close 1.22 percent higher on Tuesday continuing the surge for the second day, pushed up by index ... | Sri Lanka stocks end higher Sri Lanka stock market close 1.22 percent higher on Tuesday continuing the surge for the second day, pushed up by index ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Slight downward trend in Sri Lanka's daily COVID-19 cases inconclusive; more testing needed | 5-Jan-21 | Health | Daily COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka since the emergence of the second wave are showing a slight downward trend from end De... | Slight downward trend in Sri Lanka's daily COVID-19 cases inconclusive; more testing needed Daily COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka since the emergence of the second wave are showing a slight downward trend from end De... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Two Indian companies to roll out Covid vaccines | 5-Jan-21 | Health | Two of India’s biggest Pharmaceutical companies have jointly announced that they will develop, manufacture and supply ... | Two Indian companies to roll out Covid vaccines Two of India’s biggest Pharmaceutical companies have jointly announced that they will develop, manufacture and supply ... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to open airports for tourist flights from January 21: Tourism Minister | 5-Jan-21 | Tourism | Sri Lanka will open airports for commercial tourist flights from January 21, 2021 and travel industry will have follow r... | Sri Lanka to open airports for tourist flights from January 21: Tourism Minister Sri Lanka will open airports for commercial tourist flights from January 21, 2021 and travel industry will have follow r... | POSITIVE | Other |
Udayanga Weeratunga in bubble, one law, one country not possible: Sri Lanka Tourism Minister | 5-Jan-21 | Business | Udayanga Weeratunga, a former envoy to Ukraine who is under fire for arranging tours allegedly flouting of health rules ... | Udayanga Weeratunga in bubble, one law, one country not possible: Sri Lanka Tourism Minister Udayanga Weeratunga, a former envoy to Ukraine who is under fire for arranging tours allegedly flouting of health rules ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka extends new exchange controls till July 02, 2021 | 5-Jan-21 | Economy | Sri Lanka has extended exchange controls introduced after a steep fall in the currency around March and April 2020, in t... | Sri Lanka extends new exchange controls till July 02, 2021 Sri Lanka has extended exchange controls introduced after a steep fall in the currency around March and April 2020, in t... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka should start fund to bring back stranded workers: legislator | 5-Jan-21 | Business | Sri Lanka should start a fund to bring back stranded foreign workers, as some are reportedly being forced into prostitut... | Sri Lanka should start fund to bring back stranded workers: legislator Sri Lanka should start a fund to bring back stranded foreign workers, as some are reportedly being forced into prostitut... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to sign on Covid vaccine phase two | 5-Jan-21 | Health | Sri Lanka will sign part two of the COVAX agreement with the World Health Organisation this week which will enable the c... | Sri Lanka to sign on Covid vaccine phase two Sri Lanka will sign part two of the COVAX agreement with the World Health Organisation this week which will enable the c... | POSITIVE | Other |
Police rule out extremism in the attack on Mawanella Buddha statue | 5-Jan-21 | Crime | Police are ruling out any extremism or terrorism associated with the minor attack on a Buddha statue in Hingula, Mawanel... | Police rule out extremism in the attack on Mawanella Buddha statue Police are ruling out any extremism or terrorism associated with the minor attack on a Buddha statue in Hingula, Mawanel... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka state-run trading firm to buy paddy at Rs50-Rs44 a kilo | 5-Jan-21 | Agriculture | Sri Lanka's state-run Paddy Marketing Board will buy rough rice harvested in the current Maha cultivation season at pric... | Sri Lanka state-run trading firm to buy paddy at Rs50-Rs44 a kilo Sri Lanka's state-run Paddy Marketing Board will buy rough rice harvested in the current Maha cultivation season at pric... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Port City Commission Law approved for drafting | 5-Jan-21 | Legal | Sri Lanka's Cabinet of Ministers had approved the drafting of a law to set up a Commission to oversee activities at Colo... | Sri Lanka Port City Commission Law approved for drafting Sri Lanka's Cabinet of Ministers had approved the drafting of a law to set up a Commission to oversee activities at Colo... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to extend controversial Press Council law to electronic, new media | 5-Jan-21 | Media | Sri Lanka will extend a controversial Press Council law enacted in 1973 to electronic and media, according to a decision... | Sri Lanka to extend controversial Press Council law to electronic, new media Sri Lanka will extend a controversial Press Council law enacted in 1973 to electronic and media, according to a decision... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee quoted slightly stronger in one month forwards, gilt yields steady | 5-Jan-21 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka rupee was quoted stronger around 190/192 to the US dollar in the one month market on Tuesday, while bond yield... | Sri Lanka rupee quoted slightly stronger in one month forwards, gilt yields steady Sri Lanka rupee was quoted stronger around 190/192 to the US dollar in the one month market on Tuesday, while bond yield... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka import controls 'essential', open economy to be reviewed: CB Governor | 5-Jan-21 | Economy | Sri Lanka's import controls on so-called 'non-essential' goods are essential to stop foreign exchange 'leakages' Central... | Sri Lanka import controls 'essential', open economy to be reviewed: CB Governor Sri Lanka's import controls on so-called 'non-essential' goods are essential to stop foreign exchange 'leakages' Central... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to encourage bank mergers, expand to region: CB Governor | 5-Jan-21 | Banking | Sri Lanka will help smaller banks to merge with stronger ones and large commercial banks will also be encouraged to go a... | Sri Lanka to encourage bank mergers, expand to region: CB Governor Sri Lanka will help smaller banks to merge with stronger ones and large commercial banks will also be encouraged to go a... | POSITIVE | Other |
England cricketer Moeen Ali tests positive for Covid-19 in Sri Lanka | 4-Jan-21 | Culture | England player Moeen Ali had tested positive for a Coronavirus test conducted on Sunday January 03, after landing in Sri... | England cricketer Moeen Ali tests positive for Covid-19 in Sri Lanka England player Moeen Ali had tested positive for a Coronavirus test conducted on Sunday January 03, after landing in Sri... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to issue a 2000 rupee banknote again | 4-Jan-21 | Economy | A new 2000 Sri Lanka rupee banknote will be introduced in 2021 with improved security features, as part of the existing... | Sri Lanka to issue a 2000 rupee banknote again A new 2000 Sri Lanka rupee banknote will be introduced in 2021 with improved security features, as part of the existing... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee ends weaker in one month forwards, gilts flat | 4-Jan-21 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka rupee closed weaker around 191/193 to the US dollar in the one month market on Monday, while bond yields were ... | Sri Lanka rupee ends weaker in one month forwards, gilts flat Sri Lanka rupee closed weaker around 191/193 to the US dollar in the one month market on Monday, while bond yields were ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Severe lightning warning issued for several places | 4-Jan-21 | Weather and Climate | The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning with thunderstorms at several places in Sabara... | Severe lightning warning issued for several places The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning with thunderstorms at several places in Sabara... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Development Bonds in more foreign currencies, direct bond sales eyed: CB Governor | 4-Jan-21 | Economy | Sri Lanka Development Bonds, currently a dollar denominated government security, will be issued in more foreign currenci... | Sri Lanka Development Bonds in more foreign currencies, direct bond sales eyed: CB Governor Sri Lanka Development Bonds, currently a dollar denominated government security, will be issued in more foreign currenci... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka will continue repatriation but at a slower pace – Foreign Secy | 4-Jan-21 | Health | Sri Lanka will continue the repatriation of Sri Lankans abroad at a slow pace due to the capacity of the quarantine cent... | Sri Lanka will continue repatriation but at a slower pace – Foreign Secy Sri Lanka will continue the repatriation of Sri Lankans abroad at a slow pace due to the capacity of the quarantine cent... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks soars on opening day 2021 | 4-Jan-21 | Markets | Sri Lanka stock market close 1.78 percent higher on the opening day of 2021, pushed up by index heavy Ceylon Tobacco Com... | Sri Lanka stocks soars on opening day 2021 Sri Lanka stock market close 1.78 percent higher on the opening day of 2021, pushed up by index heavy Ceylon Tobacco Com... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka tourism regulator not provided Ukrainian travel itinerary; Sigiriya, P'naruwa trips cancel... | 4-Jan-21 | Health | Sri Lanka’s tourism regulator was not informed of a Ukrainian tour group’s excursions to Mirissa and Yala last week ... | Sri Lanka tourism regulator not provided Ukrainian travel itinerary; Sigiriya, P'naruwa trips cancel... Sri Lanka’s tourism regulator was not informed of a Ukrainian tour group’s excursions to Mirissa and Yala last week ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Indian Foreign Minister here tomorrow for talks | 4-Jan-21 | International Relations | India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr S. Jaishankar will be the first high-profile guest of the government this year a... | Indian Foreign Minister here tomorrow for talks India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr S. Jaishankar will be the first high-profile guest of the government this year a... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to keep 'permanent' single digit interest rates: CB Governor | 4-Jan-21 | Economy | Sri Lanka will establish a 'permanent single digit interest rate structure' in the country, which will benefit the busin... | Sri Lanka to keep 'permanent' single digit interest rates: CB Governor Sri Lanka will establish a 'permanent single digit interest rate structure' in the country, which will benefit the busin... | POSITIVE | Other |
Rwandan help to fight Fall Army Worm part of on-going cooperation – Army spokesman | 4-Jan-21 | Agriculture | Rwandan military officers conducting experimental spraying of pesticides to combat the Fall Army Worm which is threateni... | Rwandan help to fight Fall Army Worm part of on-going cooperation – Army spokesman Rwandan military officers conducting experimental spraying of pesticides to combat the Fall Army Worm which is threateni... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka 2020 GDP to shrink 3.9-pct, monetary policy for growth in 2021: CB Governor | 4-Jan-21 | Economy | Sri Lanka's economy will contract 3.9 percent 2020 hit by a Coronavirus shock, and the central bank will continue with '... | Sri Lanka 2020 GDP to shrink 3.9-pct, monetary policy for growth in 2021: CB Governor Sri Lanka's economy will contract 3.9 percent 2020 hit by a Coronavirus shock, and the central bank will continue with '... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee opens steady in one-month market | 4-Jan-21 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka rupee was quoted weaker around 189.50/190.50 to the US dollar in the one month market on Monday, while bond yi... | Sri Lanka rupee opens steady in one-month market Sri Lanka rupee was quoted weaker around 189.50/190.50 to the US dollar in the one month market on Monday, while bond yi... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka private loans positive in November, credit to state expands | 4-Jan-21 | Banking | Sri Lanka's commercial banks loans to private customers grew by 41.4 billion rupees in November 2020, slower than the 59... | Sri Lanka private loans positive in November, credit to state expands Sri Lanka's commercial banks loans to private customers grew by 41.4 billion rupees in November 2020, slower than the 59... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Arthashasthra, for new thinking on Sri Lanka statecraft | 4-Jan-21 | Arthashasthra | Arthashasthra is a treatise on statecraft, supposedly written by Kautilya, also known as Chanakya, in the time of Chandr... | Arthashasthra, for new thinking on Sri Lanka statecraft Arthashasthra is a treatise on statecraft, supposedly written by Kautilya, also known as Chanakya, in the time of Chandr... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lankans banned from Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya when Ukrainians visit | 3-Jan-21 | Business | Sri Lanka will restrict access to important religious and archaeological sites to its citizens as a group of Ukrainian t... | Sri Lankans banned from Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya when Ukrainians visit Sri Lanka will restrict access to important religious and archaeological sites to its citizens as a group of Ukrainian t... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Cricket employee tests positive for Coronavirus, England team arrives | 3-Jan-21 | Sports | Sri Lanka Cricket said an employee has tested positive for Coronavirus on Saturday January 02, and has been isolated and... | Sri Lanka Cricket employee tests positive for Coronavirus, England team arrives Sri Lanka Cricket said an employee has tested positive for Coronavirus on Saturday January 02, and has been isolated and... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's State Mortgage and Investment Bank [SL]BBB+ rating confirmed: ICRA | 3-Jan-21 | Banking | ICRA Lanka said it was confirming a domestic [SL]BBB+ rating of State Mortgage and Investment Bank, a state-run housing ... | Sri Lanka's State Mortgage and Investment Bank [SL]BBB+ rating confirmed: ICRA ICRA Lanka said it was confirming a domestic [SL]BBB+ rating of State Mortgage and Investment Bank, a state-run housing ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's DFCC Bank downgraded to CCC+ after sovereign rating cut | 3-Jan-21 | Banking | Sri Lanka's DFCC Bank has been downgraded to 'CCC+' from 'B-' by Standard and Poor's after an earlier cut in the soverei... | Sri Lanka's DFCC Bank downgraded to CCC+ after sovereign rating cut Sri Lanka's DFCC Bank has been downgraded to 'CCC+' from 'B-' by Standard and Poor's after an earlier cut in the soverei... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka repatriates 60,470 nationals, 68,000 awaiting return amid Coronavirus layoffs: Foreign Sec... | 3-Jan-21 | Economy | Sri Lanka has so far repatriated 60,470 national from foreign countries amid a Coronavirus crisis and a waiting list has... | Sri Lanka repatriates 60,470 nationals, 68,000 awaiting return amid Coronavirus layoffs: Foreign Sec... Sri Lanka has so far repatriated 60,470 national from foreign countries amid a Coronavirus crisis and a waiting list has... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka government bank overdraft tops half a trillion rupees | 3-Jan-21 | Economy | A Sri Lanka government overdraft by mostly at state-run banks had topped half a trillion rupees by August 2020, spiking ... | Sri Lanka government bank overdraft tops half a trillion rupees A Sri Lanka government overdraft by mostly at state-run banks had topped half a trillion rupees by August 2020, spiking ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka school dropout crisis of poor kids could worsen from Coronavirus: think tank | 2-Jan-21 | Economy | Sri Lanka's Coronavirus school closures could aggravate the plight of poor kids who already form the overwhelming majori... | Sri Lanka school dropout crisis of poor kids could worsen from Coronavirus: think tank Sri Lanka's Coronavirus school closures could aggravate the plight of poor kids who already form the overwhelming majori... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka mammals, endemic shrews to whales, showcased in new book | 2-Jan-21 | Environment | Sri Lanka's mammals are showcased in a new field guide illustrated with 300 colour photographs of nearly 130 species ran... | Sri Lanka mammals, endemic shrews to whales, showcased in new book Sri Lanka's mammals are showcased in a new field guide illustrated with 300 colour photographs of nearly 130 species ran... | POSITIVE | Other |
Expert committee says burial of Covid 19 dead can take place with precautions | 2-Jan-21 | Health | The expert committee advising the government on the disposal of the remains of those who die of the Covid 19 virus is re... | Expert committee says burial of Covid 19 dead can take place with precautions The expert committee advising the government on the disposal of the remains of those who die of the Covid 19 virus is re... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka military to run driver database, produce driving licenses | 2-Jan-21 | Economy | Sri Lanka's military had taken over the running of a databases of citizens authorized to drive and produce driving licen... | Sri Lanka military to run driver database, produce driving licenses Sri Lanka's military had taken over the running of a databases of citizens authorized to drive and produce driving licen... | NEGATIVE | Food Products |
Sri Lanka Covid 19 death rate comparable to global average - Samaraweera | 1-Jan-21 | Health | Sri Lanka’s fatality rate from the Covid 19 pandemic is equal to the global rate which is around 9 deaths per million ... | Sri Lanka Covid 19 death rate comparable to global average - Samaraweera Sri Lanka’s fatality rate from the Covid 19 pandemic is equal to the global rate which is around 9 deaths per million ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee starts 2021 weaker against greenback | 1-Jan-21 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka's rupee was quoted weaker on January 01, 2021 in late trading dealers said, after strengthening on December 31... | Sri Lanka rupee starts 2021 weaker against greenback Sri Lanka's rupee was quoted weaker on January 01, 2021 in late trading dealers said, after strengthening on December 31... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Coronavirus Kaththankudy, Kalmunai areas, Covid deaths top 200 | 1-Jan-21 | Health | Sri Lanka has Coronavirus isolated several areas in Kalmunai in the East of the island, while death from Covid-19 reache... | Sri Lanka Coronavirus Kaththankudy, Kalmunai areas, Covid deaths top 200 Sri Lanka has Coronavirus isolated several areas in Kalmunai in the East of the island, while death from Covid-19 reache... | NEGATIVE | Other |
WHO helping poorer countries to get Pfizer Covid vaccine | 1-Jan-21 | Health | The World Health Organization (WHO) has listed Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, in order to s... | WHO helping poorer countries to get Pfizer Covid vaccine The World Health Organization (WHO) has listed Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, in order to s... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka plans gold backed securities, corporate debt repos: CSE Chairman | 1-Jan-21 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka's Colombo Stock Exchange is planning to trade gold backed securities and create an over-the-counter market for... | Sri Lanka plans gold backed securities, corporate debt repos: CSE Chairman Sri Lanka's Colombo Stock Exchange is planning to trade gold backed securities and create an over-the-counter market for... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rough rice output in 2021 Maha could be down 10-pct | 1-Jan-21 | 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 | Agricultural Raw Materials |