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Sri Lanka sees 15,000 tri-force absentees respond to amnesty; State Minister says no extension | 17-May-24 | Defence | Around 26,000 military personnel have been absent from the services: Minister | Sri Lanka sees 15,000 tri-force absentees respond to amnesty; State Minister says no extension Around 26,000 military personnel have been absent from the services: Minister | NEGATIVE | Commercial & Professional Services |
WFP, USAID support Sri Lanka focus on disaster management | 17-May-24 | Weather and Climate | National level dialogue to develop and strengthen cooperation among all stakeholders involved in disaster risk reduction | WFP, USAID support Sri Lanka focus on disaster management National level dialogue to develop and strengthen cooperation among all stakeholders involved in disaster risk reduction | POSITIVE | Commercial & Professional Services |
MR doubles down on anti-privatisation even as party members bat for reforms | 16-May-24 | Politics | "We do not approve of this," he said. | MR doubles down on anti-privatisation even as party members bat for reforms "We do not approve of this," he said. | NEGATIVE | Commercial & Professional Services |
US, Sri Lanka Navy discuss anti-drug trafficking measures | 16-May-24 | Defence | Collaboration on initiatives to enhance maritime domain awareness, bolstering anti-drug trafficking measures | US, Sri Lanka Navy discuss anti-drug trafficking measures Collaboration on initiatives to enhance maritime domain awareness, bolstering anti-drug trafficking measures | POSITIVE | Commercial & Professional Services |
Sri Lanka rupee closes stronger at 300.70/90 to US dollar | 16-May-24 | Bonds & Forex | Bond yields were up. | Sri Lanka rupee closes stronger at 300.70/90 to US dollar Bond yields were up. | POSITIVE | Banks |
Sri Lanka stocks close down, interest in JKH | 16-May-24 | Stocks & Companies | Turnover was down at 1.4 billion. This was its lowest since April 22. | Sri Lanka stocks close down, interest in JKH Turnover was down at 1.4 billion. This was its lowest since April 22. | NEGATIVE | Diversified Financials |
Fonterra to exit or sell down Sri Lanka unit | 16-May-24 | Business | To keep ingredient and food service supply divisions | Fonterra to exit or sell down Sri Lanka unit To keep ingredient and food service supply divisions | NEGATIVE | Food, Beverage & Tobacco |
Sri Lanka to shrink Army over 50-pct by 2030, to strengthen Navy: State Defence Minister | 16-May-24 | Defence | Political leaders have been reluctant to slash the size of military fearing repercussions in elections | Sri Lanka to shrink Army over 50-pct by 2030, to strengthen Navy: State Defence Minister Political leaders have been reluctant to slash the size of military fearing repercussions in elections | NEGATIVE | Commercial & Professional Services |
Sri Lanka planning patient bill of rights: Minister | 16-May-24 | Health | Medical and health staff sometimes do not listen to the patient. Ministry of Health received nearly 700 complaints | Sri Lanka planning patient bill of rights: Minister Medical and health staff sometimes do not listen to the patient. Ministry of Health received nearly 700 complaints | NEGATIVE | Health Care Equipment & Services |
Sri Lanka will not recover for 15 years if current policies change: Semasinghe | 16-May-24 | Economy | Disingenuous statements will not count at the election, said Semasinghe. | Sri Lanka will not recover for 15 years if current policies change: Semasinghe Disingenuous statements will not count at the election, said Semasinghe. | NEGATIVE | Commercial & Professional Services |
Sri Lanka's Lanka Pay ties up with PhonePe to help Indian tourists | 16-May-24 | Economy | . | Sri Lanka's Lanka Pay ties up with PhonePe to help Indian tourists . | NEGATIVE | Diversified Financials |
Sri Lanka plans diplomatic mission to rescue ex-soldiers from Russia-Ukraine war | 16-May-24 | Defence | We have already spoken to the Russian Ambassador regarding this | Sri Lanka plans diplomatic mission to rescue ex-soldiers from Russia-Ukraine war We have already spoken to the Russian Ambassador regarding this | POSITIVE | Commercial & Professional Services |
Sri Lanka's Industrial Development Boards signs deal to support MSMEs | 16-May-24 | Business | IDB launching program for the development of micro, small and medium scale entrepreneurs | Sri Lanka's Industrial Development Boards signs deal to support MSMEs IDB launching program for the development of micro, small and medium scale entrepreneurs | POSITIVE | Commercial & Professional Services |
Some individuals making claims to cause stock market downturn: President | 16-May-24 | Stocks & Companies | "When they made this type of statements the stock market will face a down turn on the following day." | Some individuals making claims to cause stock market downturn: President "When they made this type of statements the stock market will face a down turn on the following day." | NEGATIVE | Banks |
Sri Lanka rupee opens stronger at 301.75/302.50 to US dollar | 16-May-24 | Bonds & Forex | Bond yields were up | Sri Lanka rupee opens stronger at 301.75/302.50 to US dollar Bond yields were up | NEGATIVE | Banks |
Sri Lanka appoints special panel to provide state lands to military ahead of polls | 16-May-24 | Defence | Sri Lankan military is highly regarded by majority for its role in winning a 26-year war against LTTE | Sri Lanka appoints special panel to provide state lands to military ahead of polls Sri Lankan military is highly regarded by majority for its role in winning a 26-year war against LTTE | POSITIVE | Commercial & Professional Services |
Sri Lanka adopted 75 new laws in the past two years: President | 15-May-24 | Legal | "The stability of a country depends on the rule of law. A country gains recognition only when justice is done" | Sri Lanka adopted 75 new laws in the past two years: President "The stability of a country depends on the rule of law. A country gains recognition only when justice is done" | POSITIVE | Commercial & Professional Services |
Adani deal symptomatic of Sri Lanka's high costs from lack of competition: Analyst | 15-May-24 | Economy | "The fundamental problem with Sri Lanka is we have to expose this economy to market," | Adani deal symptomatic of Sri Lanka's high costs from lack of competition: Analyst "The fundamental problem with Sri Lanka is we have to expose this economy to market," | NEGATIVE | Commercial & Professional Services |
Sri Lanka T-bill yields down across maturities | 15-May-24 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s Treasury bill yields fell across maturities at Wednesday’s auction, data from the state debt office show... | Sri Lanka T-bill yields down across maturities Sri Lanka’s Treasury bill yields fell across maturities at Wednesday’s auction, data from the state debt office show... | NEGATIVE | Banks |
Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker at 302.00/40 to US dollar | 15-May-24 | Bonds & Forex | Bond yields were down. | Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker at 302.00/40 to US dollar Bond yields were down. | NEGATIVE | Banks |
Sri Lanka govt extends military benefits for CDF ahead of polls | 15-May-24 | Defence | President Wickremesinghe, also the defence minister, is expected to contest in the presidency later 2024 | Sri Lanka govt extends military benefits for CDF ahead of polls President Wickremesinghe, also the defence minister, is expected to contest in the presidency later 2024 | POSITIVE | Commercial & Professional Services |
Sri Lanka stocks close down, selling pressure on banks | 15-May-24 | Stocks & Companies | "Market was a bit volatile today, and there was some profit-taking seen," | Sri Lanka stocks close down, selling pressure on banks "Market was a bit volatile today, and there was some profit-taking seen," | NEGATIVE | Banks |
Visiting China Garment Association members meet Sri Lanka firms | 15-May-24 | Apparel | Objective of this high-level delegation was to bolster existing trade relations, explore fresh avenues of collaboration | Visiting China Garment Association members meet Sri Lanka firms Objective of this high-level delegation was to bolster existing trade relations, explore fresh avenues of collaboration | POSITIVE | Consumer Durables & Apparel |
Sri Lanka defence university gets almost 1,000 applicants for medical degree | 15-May-24 | Education | Sri Lanka’s cabinet approved paid medical degrees at KDU on April 2024. | Sri Lanka defence university gets almost 1,000 applicants for medical degree Sri Lanka’s cabinet approved paid medical degrees at KDU on April 2024. | POSITIVE | Commercial & Professional Services |
Sri Lanka economic governance forum hosted by Advocata | 15-May-24 | Economy | It will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo from 8.30am onwards | Sri Lanka economic governance forum hosted by Advocata It will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo from 8.30am onwards | POSITIVE | Commercial & Professional Services |
Sri Lanka Freedom Party anti-Sirisena faction, New Alliance meet for talks | 15-May-24 | Politics | The meeting took place in Madiwela on Tuesday May 14. | Sri Lanka Freedom Party anti-Sirisena faction, New Alliance meet for talks The meeting took place in Madiwela on Tuesday May 14. | POSITIVE | Commercial & Professional Services |
Russia envoy asked for list of Sri Lankans hired for Ukraine war, ashes of the dead | 15-May-24 | Defence | "We asked if they can repatriate the remains of the dead Sri Lankan war heroes at least" | Russia envoy asked for list of Sri Lankans hired for Ukraine war, ashes of the dead "We asked if they can repatriate the remains of the dead Sri Lankan war heroes at least" | NEGATIVE | Commercial & Professional Services |
Sri Lanka to investigate those who refused government free rice: State Minister | 15-May-24 | Economic Crisis | Any party fraudulently obtaining Aswesuma benefits may not have come forward to get it for fear of revealing identity | Sri Lanka to investigate those who refused government free rice: State Minister Any party fraudulently obtaining Aswesuma benefits may not have come forward to get it for fear of revealing identity | NEGATIVE | Commercial & Professional Services |
Sri Lanka must modernise agriculture, reorient towards growing export markets: president | 15-May-24 | Agriculture | "They will have to be fed, and food will have to be supplied to a strong middle class in those regions." | Sri Lanka must modernise agriculture, reorient towards growing export markets: president "They will have to be fed, and food will have to be supplied to a strong middle class in those regions." | NEGATIVE | Food, Beverage & Tobacco |
Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court officials learn high tech system in India’s apex court | 15-May-24 | Courts | India has offered a raft of training to Sri Lankan civil servants, scholarship for students to learn in India | Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court officials learn high tech system in India’s apex court India has offered a raft of training to Sri Lankan civil servants, scholarship for students to learn in India | POSITIVE | Commercial & Professional Services |
Families complain about 280 Sri Lankans in Russia-Ukraine war, 16 confirmed dead | 15-May-24 | Defence | So far 16 persons have been confirmed dead | Families complain about 280 Sri Lankans in Russia-Ukraine war, 16 confirmed dead So far 16 persons have been confirmed dead | NEGATIVE | Commercial & Professional Services |
Sri Lanka telecom law change hits media freedom: opposition | 15-May-24 | Legal | "When you grant greater power, there would be an increase in the opportunity for extortion." | Sri Lanka telecom law change hits media freedom: opposition "When you grant greater power, there would be an increase in the opportunity for extortion." | POSITIVE | Telecommunication Services |
Sri Lanka in talks with India to set up arms manufacturing unit: State Defence Minister | 15-May-24 | Defence | Sri Lanka is already into arms manufacturing, but at a small scale | Sri Lanka in talks with India to set up arms manufacturing unit: State Defence Minister Sri Lanka is already into arms manufacturing, but at a small scale | NEGATIVE | Capital Goods |
Sri Lanka rupee opens weaker at 301.50/302.50 to US dollar | 15-May-24 | Bonds & Forex | Bond yields were down. | Sri Lanka rupee opens weaker at 301.50/302.50 to US dollar Bond yields were down. | NEGATIVE | Banks |
Sri Lanka's HNB net up 2-pct in March 2024 quarter | 15-May-24 | Banking | The reported earnings of 12.61 rupees for the quarter | Sri Lanka's HNB net up 2-pct in March 2024 quarter The reported earnings of 12.61 rupees for the quarter | NEGATIVE | Banks |
Sri Lanka's Commercial Bank net up 152-pct in March quarter | 15-May-24 | Banking | Net interest income improves | Sri Lanka's Commercial Bank net up 152-pct in March quarter Net interest income improves | POSITIVE | Banks |
New twist in VFS Global visa deal, officials dodge COPF summons | 14-May-24 | Legal | COPF chief says officials have violated parliamentary priviledge | New twist in VFS Global visa deal, officials dodge COPF summons COPF chief says officials have violated parliamentary priviledge | NEGATIVE | Commercial & Professional Services |
Sri Lanka to present Economic Transformation Bill | 14-May-24 | Economy | Proposed Economic Transformation bill will be gazetted shortly | Sri Lanka to present Economic Transformation Bill Proposed Economic Transformation bill will be gazetted shortly | POSITIVE | Commercial & Professional Services |
Sri Lanka's EDB and Peoples' Bank tie up to offer exporters finance, knowledge | 14-May-24 | Trade | People’s Bank to offer financial advisory services, funding facilities, and trade finance options to exporters with ED... | Sri Lanka's EDB and Peoples' Bank tie up to offer exporters finance, knowledge People’s Bank to offer financial advisory services, funding facilities, and trade finance options to exporters with ED... | POSITIVE | Banks |
Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker at 301/302.00 to US dollar | 14-May-24 | Bonds & Forex | Bond yields were down. | Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker at 301/302.00 to US dollar Bond yields were down. | NEGATIVE | Banks |
Sri Lanka govt workers want basic salary hike over cost of living allowances | 14-May-24 | Economy | "We urge the government to add an amount to the government workers' basic salary." | Sri Lanka govt workers want basic salary hike over cost of living allowances "We urge the government to add an amount to the government workers' basic salary." | NEGATIVE | Commercial & Professional Services |
Sri Lanka stocks close down, driven by political uncertainty | 14-May-24 | Stocks & Companies | Turnover was 3.3 billion. | Sri Lanka stocks close down, driven by political uncertainty Turnover was 3.3 billion. | NEGATIVE | Banks |
Sri Lanka's Pick Me powers JumJum mobike app in Nepal | 14-May-24 | Ground | The app called JumJum (Let’s Go) will initially launch in Kathmandu | Sri Lanka's Pick Me powers JumJum mobike app in Nepal The app called JumJum (Let’s Go) will initially launch in Kathmandu | POSITIVE | Software & Services |
Sri Lanka coconut prices largely unchanged at auction | 14-May-24 | Agriculture | Wholesale prices were 95 to 110 rupees for large nuts and 85 to 90 rupees for small nuts | Sri Lanka coconut prices largely unchanged at auction Wholesale prices were 95 to 110 rupees for large nuts and 85 to 90 rupees for small nuts | NEGATIVE | Food, Beverage & Tobacco |
Sri Lanka unlikely to hold O/L English, Science exams again despite complaints: Minister | 14-May-24 | Education | Reports have emerged of leakage of English paper, out side syllabus being included in Science | Sri Lanka unlikely to hold O/L English, Science exams again despite complaints: Minister Reports have emerged of leakage of English paper, out side syllabus being included in Science | NEGATIVE | Commercial & Professional Services |
Sri Lanka to allow renewable power wheeling | 14-May-24 | Energy | Wheeling allows power from a plant to be carried to a different location by paying a fee to the network operator | Sri Lanka to allow renewable power wheeling Wheeling allows power from a plant to be carried to a different location by paying a fee to the network operator | NEGATIVE | Utilities |
Ex-forces personnel being hired as estate managers a problem: Sri Lanka Minister | 14-May-24 | Tea | “What they do is for private estates, they will get a retired person from the army or the Police,” | Ex-forces personnel being hired as estate managers a problem: Sri Lanka Minister “What they do is for private estates, they will get a retired person from the army or the Police,” | NEGATIVE | Commercial & Professional Services |
Sri Lanka's NSB subsidiary staff to be offered VRS: Minister | 14-May-24 | Banking | Sri Lanka Savings Bank staff will be offered a voluntary retirement scheme, | Sri Lanka's NSB subsidiary staff to be offered VRS: Minister Sri Lanka Savings Bank staff will be offered a voluntary retirement scheme, | NEGATIVE | Banks |
Sri Lanka cigarette taxes down amid legal sales fall in 2024 March quarter | 14-May-24 | Markets | Turnover linked taxes fell to 31.7 billion rupees from 34.2 billion rupees | Sri Lanka cigarette taxes down amid legal sales fall in 2024 March quarter Turnover linked taxes fell to 31.7 billion rupees from 34.2 billion rupees | NEGATIVE | Food, Beverage & Tobacco |
Sri Lanka rupee opens weaker at 300.50/301.00 to US dollar | 14-May-24 | Bonds & Forex | Bond yields were down, dealers said. | Sri Lanka rupee opens weaker at 300.50/301.00 to US dollar Bond yields were down, dealers said. | NEGATIVE | Banks |
Hundreds of Sri Lankans hospitalised in Russia-Ukraine war; legislator seeks special envoy | 14-May-24 | Defence | There is a diplomatic intervention that is needed | Hundreds of Sri Lankans hospitalised in Russia-Ukraine war; legislator seeks special envoy There is a diplomatic intervention that is needed | POSITIVE | Commercial & Professional Services |
Sri Lanka IORA Business Conclave to explore untapped markets | 13-May-24 | Business | IORA Business Conclave 2024 on May 28 and 29 will focus on sectors significant to economy | Sri Lanka IORA Business Conclave to explore untapped markets IORA Business Conclave 2024 on May 28 and 29 will focus on sectors significant to economy | POSITIVE | Commercial & Professional Services |
Sri Lanka sells Rs70bn in 2028 to 2032 bonds | 13-May-24 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka has sold 70 billion rupees in 2028, 2030 and 2032 bonds, data from the state debt office showed. | Sri Lanka sells Rs70bn in 2028 to 2032 bonds Sri Lanka has sold 70 billion rupees in 2028, 2030 and 2032 bonds, data from the state debt office showed. | NEGATIVE | Banks |
Sri Lanka rupee closes flat at 299.00/30 to US dollar | 13-May-24 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee closed flat at 299.00/30 to the US dollar on Monday, dealers said. Bond yields were down. | Sri Lanka rupee closes flat at 299.00/30 to US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee closed flat at 299.00/30 to the US dollar on Monday, dealers said. Bond yields were down. | NEGATIVE | Banks |
Sri Lanka stocks close down, turnover drops to 1.7bn | 13-May-24 | Stocks & Companies | Turnover was the lowest in two weeks at 1.7 billion. The capital goods sector brought in most | Sri Lanka stocks close down, turnover drops to 1.7bn Turnover was the lowest in two weeks at 1.7 billion. The capital goods sector brought in most | NEGATIVE | Banks |
Sri Lanka expert panel reviews RPC land lease; Minister demands action | 13-May-24 | Agriculture | RPCs are already brought under Finance Ministry by President Wickremesinghe | Sri Lanka expert panel reviews RPC land lease; Minister demands action RPCs are already brought under Finance Ministry by President Wickremesinghe | NEGATIVE | Food, Beverage & Tobacco |
Sri Lanka might look into water tariff reduction “very soon”: Minister | 13-May-24 | Government services | Government raised water tariff between 30-50% in 2023, | Sri Lanka might look into water tariff reduction “very soon”: Minister Government raised water tariff between 30-50% in 2023, | NEGATIVE | Utilities |
IMF urges Maldives to halt money printing to keep dollar peg amid 'debt distress' | 13-May-24 | South Asia | Maldives remains at high risk of external and overall debt distress | IMF urges Maldives to halt money printing to keep dollar peg amid 'debt distress' Maldives remains at high risk of external and overall debt distress | NEGATIVE | Banks |
Sri Lanka BoI, Orion sign US$1.78mn deal to expand Orion Colombo, Orion Nest | 13-May-24 | Business | Agreement with Board of Investment of Sri Lanka for US$1.78mn to expand Orion Colombo and Orion Nest | Sri Lanka BoI, Orion sign US$1.78mn deal to expand Orion Colombo, Orion Nest Agreement with Board of Investment of Sri Lanka for US$1.78mn to expand Orion Colombo and Orion Nest | NEGATIVE | Real Estate Management&Development |
IORA chair Sri Lanka invited for BRICS Foreign Minister summit in Russia | 13-May-24 | International Relations | Sri Lanka, a founding member of IORA, assumed the chairmanship in October 2023. | IORA chair Sri Lanka invited for BRICS Foreign Minister summit in Russia Sri Lanka, a founding member of IORA, assumed the chairmanship in October 2023. | POSITIVE | Commercial & Professional Services |
Sri Lanka rupee opens stronger at 298.80/299.30 to US dollar | 13-May-24 | Bonds & Forex | Bond yields were broadly steady, dealers said. | Sri Lanka rupee opens stronger at 298.80/299.30 to US dollar Bond yields were broadly steady, dealers said. | POSITIVE | Banks |
Sri Lanka Port City offshore banking regulations within two months: Minister | 13-May-24 | Banking | The banking regulations remains to be approved by parliament | Sri Lanka Port City offshore banking regulations within two months: Minister The banking regulations remains to be approved by parliament | NEGATIVE | Banks |
Sri Lanka VFS Global visa deal despite IMF anti-corruption requirements: opposition | 13-May-24 | Business | Having pledged all those new measures, and agreed to the IMF conditions, what does the government do? | Sri Lanka VFS Global visa deal despite IMF anti-corruption requirements: opposition Having pledged all those new measures, and agreed to the IMF conditions, what does the government do? | NEGATIVE | Commercial & Professional Services |
Sri Lanka strongly expects to sign up US$3.0 FDI in 2024, with China refinery | 12-May-24 | Economy | Sri Lanka elections, high tax rates are challenges | Sri Lanka strongly expects to sign up US$3.0 FDI in 2024, with China refinery Sri Lanka elections, high tax rates are challenges | NEGATIVE | Commercial & Professional Services |
Sri Lanka ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa slams privatization | 12-May-24 | Political News | In fact, my government actually re-acquired some state owned enterprises | Sri Lanka ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa slams privatization In fact, my government actually re-acquired some state owned enterprises | NEGATIVE | Commercial & Professional Services |
China Duty Free operations in Sri Lanka Port City planned in June: Minister | 12-May-24 | Business | A cabinet paper relating to its operations has been submitted | China Duty Free operations in Sri Lanka Port City planned in June: Minister A cabinet paper relating to its operations has been submitted | NEGATIVE | Consumer Services |
Sri Lanka tea prices rise for third straight week | 12-May-24 | Business | However prices were down from March highs | Sri Lanka tea prices rise for third straight week However prices were down from March highs | NEGATIVE | Food, Beverage & Tobacco |
Sri Lanka to deal with Iran, Russia in non-sanctioned areas: FM | 11-May-24 | Political News | Sri Lanka's trade, investment hit by UIS-led sanctions on Iran, Russia | Sri Lanka to deal with Iran, Russia in non-sanctioned areas: FM Sri Lanka's trade, investment hit by UIS-led sanctions on Iran, Russia | NEGATIVE | Commercial & Professional Services |
Sri Lanka official remittances cross $2bn in Jan-April 2024 | 11-May-24 | Economy | Remittances are on the rise after the central bank stopped parallel exchange rat | Sri Lanka official remittances cross $2bn in Jan-April 2024 Remittances are on the rise after the central bank stopped parallel exchange rat | POSITIVE | Banks |
Two bills to empower women during economic recovery | 11-May-24 | Economy | A society with capitalists and philanthropists can become more vigilant against violence towards women, president says | Two bills to empower women during economic recovery A society with capitalists and philanthropists can become more vigilant against violence towards women, president says | POSITIVE | Commercial & Professional Services |
Sri Lanka’s April tourism revenue rise 52-pct | 11-May-24 | Tourism | Sri Lanka's tourism industry recovering faster and outperforming | Sri Lanka’s April tourism revenue rise 52-pct Sri Lanka's tourism industry recovering faster and outperforming | NEGATIVE | Consumer Services |
Sri Lanka in talks with Canada investors for US$500mn industrial zone in Jaffna | 10-May-24 | Economy | The industrial park will be build on 700 acres by a defunct state-run cement factory. | Sri Lanka in talks with Canada investors for US$500mn industrial zone in Jaffna The industrial park will be build on 700 acres by a defunct state-run cement factory. | NEGATIVE | Capital Goods |
Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker at 299.00/30 to US dollar | 10-May-24 | Bonds & Forex | Bond yields were down, dealers said. | Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker at 299.00/30 to US dollar Bond yields were down, dealers said. | NEGATIVE | Banks |
Sri Lanka SJB leadership still members of UNP, claims Diana's spouse | 10-May-24 | Politics | "It was given for them to take the party forward and serve the people of the country," he said. | Sri Lanka SJB leadership still members of UNP, claims Diana's spouse "It was given for them to take the party forward and serve the people of the country," he said. | POSITIVE | Commercial & Professional Services |
Sri Lanka stocks close up, turnover at Rs2.5bn | 10-May-24 | Stocks & Companies | Turnover was at 2.5 billion. Capital goods (Rs680mn) and banks (Rs665mn) brought in the most turnover. | Sri Lanka stocks close up, turnover at Rs2.5bn Turnover was at 2.5 billion. Capital goods (Rs680mn) and banks (Rs665mn) brought in the most turnover. | POSITIVE | Banks |
Rahuman becomes 2nd Sri Lankan MP to be sworn in twice in 2020-elected parliament | 10-May-24 | Politics | Already Jayantha Ketagoda sworn in twice in the current parliament | Rahuman becomes 2nd Sri Lankan MP to be sworn in twice in 2020-elected parliament Already Jayantha Ketagoda sworn in twice in the current parliament | POSITIVE | Commercial & Professional Services |
Mujibur Rahuman back in Sri Lanka parliament after Diana departs | 10-May-24 | Politics | The Supreme Court made the verdict on Gamage on Wednesday May 08. | Mujibur Rahuman back in Sri Lanka parliament after Diana departs The Supreme Court made the verdict on Gamage on Wednesday May 08. | POSITIVE | Commercial & Professional Services |
Sri Lanka Defense Ministry sets up office to track personnel in Ukraine, Russia | 10-May-24 | Defence | Request for information via telephone number 0112441146. | Sri Lanka Defense Ministry sets up office to track personnel in Ukraine, Russia Request for information via telephone number 0112441146. | NEGATIVE | Commercial & Professional Services |
Sri Lanka rupee opens flat at 298.40/80 to US dollar | 10-May-24 | Bonds & Forex | Bond yields were broadly steady, dealers said. | Sri Lanka rupee opens flat at 298.40/80 to US dollar Bond yields were broadly steady, dealers said. | POSITIVE | Banks |
Sri Lanka Central Bank in push to tighten SIM re-issue over mobile banking scam | 10-May-24 | Banking | The central bank together with banks are tightening security on an ongoing basis | Sri Lanka Central Bank in push to tighten SIM re-issue over mobile banking scam The central bank together with banks are tightening security on an ongoing basis | NEGATIVE | Banks |
Sri Lanka waits for clearance to implement India-funded Unique ID card project | 10-May-24 | Uncategorized | The project has raised concerns over data privacy of Sri Lankan citizens and protection of personal data | Sri Lanka waits for clearance to implement India-funded Unique ID card project The project has raised concerns over data privacy of Sri Lankan citizens and protection of personal data | NEGATIVE | Commercial & Professional Services |
Sri Lanka to change telecom law to allow private party to build towers: State Minister | 9-May-24 | Technology | The amendment aims to boost digital economy in Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka to change telecom law to allow private party to build towers: State Minister The amendment aims to boost digital economy in Sri Lanka | POSITIVE | Telecommunication Services |
Sri Lanka to bring National Cyber Security Act amid surge in social network users: State minister | 9-May-24 | ICT | The user base across all social networks has surged from 60 million to 74 million. | Sri Lanka to bring National Cyber Security Act amid surge in social network users: State minister The user base across all social networks has surged from 60 million to 74 million. | POSITIVE | Telecommunication Services |
Sri Lanka rupee closes steady at 298.65/80 to US dollar | 9-May-24 | Bonds & Forex | Bond yields were down, dealers said. | Sri Lanka rupee closes steady at 298.65/80 to US dollar Bond yields were down, dealers said. | NEGATIVE | Banks |
Sri Lanka stocks close up, Dialog, banks drive turnover | 9-May-24 | Stocks & Companies | Banks saw renewed interest and nearly all banking shares closed up in the day. | Sri Lanka stocks close up, Dialog, banks drive turnover Banks saw renewed interest and nearly all banking shares closed up in the day. | POSITIVE | Banks |
Sri Lanka SEC approves scholars to certify Islamic securities | 9-May-24 | Markets | The SEC considers this as an essential step to satisfy the needs of Islamic investors | Sri Lanka SEC approves scholars to certify Islamic securities The SEC considers this as an essential step to satisfy the needs of Islamic investors | POSITIVE | Banks |
Palestine issue helps Sri Lanka to regain reputation among OIC after cremation criticism | 9-May-24 | International Relations | Sri Lanka implemented forced cremation of Covid victim under Gotabaya Rajapaksa government | Palestine issue helps Sri Lanka to regain reputation among OIC after cremation criticism Sri Lanka implemented forced cremation of Covid victim under Gotabaya Rajapaksa government | POSITIVE | Commercial & Professional Services |
Sri Lanka to end emission testing duopoly | 9-May-24 | Transport | State organizations like the Sri Lanka Transport Board can also do emission testing | Sri Lanka to end emission testing duopoly State organizations like the Sri Lanka Transport Board can also do emission testing | POSITIVE | Commercial & Professional Services |
Sri Lanka to hold Presidential polls between Sept 17-Oct16: Commission | 9-May-24 | Political News | To call for nominations | Sri Lanka to hold Presidential polls between Sept 17-Oct16: Commission To call for nominations | NEGATIVE | Commercial & Professional Services |
Sri Lanka legal alcohol sales down 19-pct in 2023 | 9-May-24 | Economy | Production of commonly used 180ml bottles (kaaley bothal), consumed by lower income earners, decreased by 14.5 percent | Sri Lanka legal alcohol sales down 19-pct in 2023 Production of commonly used 180ml bottles (kaaley bothal), consumed by lower income earners, decreased by 14.5 percent | NEGATIVE | Food, Beverage & Tobacco |
Sri Lanka has stabilized under IMF deal, sustainable growth next: President | 9-May-24 | Economic Crisis | "Going beyond stability now we have to go on a sustainably path." | Sri Lanka has stabilized under IMF deal, sustainable growth next: President "Going beyond stability now we have to go on a sustainably path." | POSITIVE | Commercial & Professional Services |
Sri Lanka builds up Navy capacity to handle foreign research ships during moratorium: FM | 9-May-24 | Defence | Two Chinese research vessels arrived in Sri Lanka within 14 months through October 2023. | Sri Lanka builds up Navy capacity to handle foreign research ships during moratorium: FM Two Chinese research vessels arrived in Sri Lanka within 14 months through October 2023. | POSITIVE | Commercial & Professional Services |
Sri Lanka rupee opens stronger at 298.50/70 to US dollar | 9-May-24 | Bonds & Forex | Bond yields were broadly steady, dealers said. | Sri Lanka rupee opens stronger at 298.50/70 to US dollar Bond yields were broadly steady, dealers said. | POSITIVE | Banks |
Sri Lanka keen to resume unilaterally cancelled LRT, but no agreement from Japan: FM | 9-May-24 | International Relations | Gotabaya Rajapaksa's cancellation led to severed diplomatic ties with Japan | Sri Lanka keen to resume unilaterally cancelled LRT, but no agreement from Japan: FM Gotabaya Rajapaksa's cancellation led to severed diplomatic ties with Japan | NEGATIVE | Transportation |
Over 200 Sri Lanka ex-soldiers dead in Russia-Ukraine frontline as drone fodder, escapee says | 9-May-24 | Defence | Hundreds of Sri Lankan ex-soldiers have been recruited | Over 200 Sri Lanka ex-soldiers dead in Russia-Ukraine frontline as drone fodder, escapee says Hundreds of Sri Lankan ex-soldiers have been recruited | NEGATIVE | Commercial & Professional Services |
Sri Lanka COPF summons border officials over VFS Global visa crisis | 8-May-24 | Business | Officials summoned tomorrow for "balanced examination in to the ongoing visa fiasco" | Sri Lanka COPF summons border officials over VFS Global visa crisis Officials summoned tomorrow for "balanced examination in to the ongoing visa fiasco" | NEGATIVE | Commercial & Professional Services |
Sri Lanka drafting laws that will address climate change: President | 8-May-24 | Business | "We have to have a green economy. So green financing, the whole aspect, commercial, economic aspects become important" | Sri Lanka drafting laws that will address climate change: President "We have to have a green economy. So green financing, the whole aspect, commercial, economic aspects become important" | NEGATIVE | Commercial & Professional Services |
Tourists in fix as Sri Lanka visa validity halved after VFS Global deal | 8-May-24 | Business | Posters slam VFS Global for bad programming and also Sri Lanka for creating a 'typical mess' | Tourists in fix as Sri Lanka visa validity halved after VFS Global deal Posters slam VFS Global for bad programming and also Sri Lanka for creating a 'typical mess' | NEGATIVE | Consumer Services |
Sri Lanka in discussion with Saudi-based ACWA Power for renewable energy project | 8-May-24 | Energy | Sri Lanka is in discussion for Saudi investments | Sri Lanka in discussion with Saudi-based ACWA Power for renewable energy project Sri Lanka is in discussion for Saudi investments | POSITIVE | Utilities |
Sri Lanka rupee closes stronger at 298.75/85 to US dollar | 8-May-24 | Bonds & Forex | Bond yields were down, dealers said. | Sri Lanka rupee closes stronger at 298.75/85 to US dollar Bond yields were down, dealers said. | NEGATIVE | Banks |