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Sri Lanka plans bootha price controls | 7-Mar-24 | Agriculture | Sri Lanka's combined harvesters for rice is next in line for price controls | Sri Lanka plans bootha price controls Sri Lanka's combined harvesters for rice is next in line for price controls | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee closes at 307.30/40 to the US dollar | 7-Mar-24 | Bonds & Forex | Bond yields up. | Sri Lanka rupee closes at 307.30/40 to the US dollar Bond yields up. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks close up 1-pct, crossings, retail push turnover to 2.6bn | 7-Mar-24 | Stocks & Companies | Turnover topped 2.6 billion. Crossings in Lanka Milk Foods, Central Finance, and John Keells. Retail activity in LOLC | Sri Lanka stocks close up 1-pct, crossings, retail push turnover to 2.6bn Turnover topped 2.6 billion. Crossings in Lanka Milk Foods, Central Finance, and John Keells. Retail activity in LOLC | NEGATIVE | Food Products |
Sri Lanka commences IMF second review | 7-Mar-24 | Economic Crisis | Review and reaching staff level agreement will pave way for accessing third tranche | Sri Lanka commences IMF second review Review and reaching staff level agreement will pave way for accessing third tranche | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka considering nuclear power as an energy option: Min | 7-Mar-24 | Nuclear power | In order to develop nuclear power, a legal framework must be put in place | Sri Lanka considering nuclear power as an energy option: Min In order to develop nuclear power, a legal framework must be put in place | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka ruling party MP Rohitha Abeygunawardena appointed COPE chair | 7-Mar-24 | Politics | SLPP MP Ranjith Bandara previously held the COPE chairmanship. | Sri Lanka ruling party MP Rohitha Abeygunawardena appointed COPE chair SLPP MP Ranjith Bandara previously held the COPE chairmanship. | POSITIVE | Other |
Regional cooperation and PPPs key to developing educational technology in Sri Lanka: IPS | 7-Mar-24 | Op-ed/Special Reports | Expanding Ed-tech through partnerships, collaborations, and AI can improve quality education | Regional cooperation and PPPs key to developing educational technology in Sri Lanka: IPS Expanding Ed-tech through partnerships, collaborations, and AI can improve quality education | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka needs stray dog solution before animal rights law: Min | 7-Mar-24 | Animal Rights | Before we bring in any law to prevent harming animals we have to find a solution to 6.2mn strays | Sri Lanka needs stray dog solution before animal rights law: Min Before we bring in any law to prevent harming animals we have to find a solution to 6.2mn strays | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka state bus service makes Rs1.098bn in 2023: Minister | 7-Mar-24 | Transport | SLTB has made a profit of 1.098 billion rupees in 2023, ahead of digitalisation | Sri Lanka state bus service makes Rs1.098bn in 2023: Minister SLTB has made a profit of 1.098 billion rupees in 2023, ahead of digitalisation | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee opens at 307.65/75 to the US dollar | 7-Mar-24 | Bonds & Forex | Bonds slightly higher | Sri Lanka rupee opens at 307.65/75 to the US dollar Bonds slightly higher | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's Adani wind power purchase price below other non-tendered rates: Minister | 7-Mar-24 | Economy | Ground mounted wind is given 43 rupees for plants below 10 MW | Sri Lanka's Adani wind power purchase price below other non-tendered rates: Minister Ground mounted wind is given 43 rupees for plants below 10 MW | NEGATIVE | Other |
Yala, October 2023 | 7-Mar-24 | Uncategorized | Leopards and Jackals and Crocs, Oh My!! | Yala, October 2023 Leopards and Jackals and Crocs, Oh My!! | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka central bank profits from printing money, parliament has some control: Harsha | 7-Mar-24 | Economy | COPF Chairman to give report | Sri Lanka central bank profits from printing money, parliament has some control: Harsha COPF Chairman to give report | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's Hilton Colombo ready for private investment: state minister | 6-Mar-24 | Economy | Meanwhile, progress on the Hyatt Hotel, which falls under Fernando's ministry, has reached the halfway mark, he said. | Sri Lanka's Hilton Colombo ready for private investment: state minister Meanwhile, progress on the Hyatt Hotel, which falls under Fernando's ministry, has reached the halfway mark, he said. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka sees 1,995 new companies registered in Jan 2024: President | 6-Mar-24 | Business | The registration of companies rose to 22,376 in 2023. In January 2024, 1,995 new companies were registered. | Sri Lanka sees 1,995 new companies registered in Jan 2024: President The registration of companies rose to 22,376 in 2023. In January 2024, 1,995 new companies were registered. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka will bring new laws to sustain economic reforms: president | 6-Mar-24 | Economy | Wickremesinghe invited all parties represented in parliament to support the reforms. | Sri Lanka will bring new laws to sustain economic reforms: president Wickremesinghe invited all parties represented in parliament to support the reforms. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka plans to lift VAT from books, school supplies: President | 6-Mar-24 | Business | The more the economy strengthens the more we take actions to make people’s lives easier | Sri Lanka plans to lift VAT from books, school supplies: President The more the economy strengthens the more we take actions to make people’s lives easier | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee closes at 307.80/88 to the US dollar | 6-Mar-24 | Bonds & Forex | Bond yields were broadly steady. | Sri Lanka rupee closes at 307.80/88 to the US dollar Bond yields were broadly steady. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Treasuries yields up, Rs42bn 12-month bills sold | 6-Mar-24 | Economy | All offered 160bn in bills sold | Sri Lanka Treasuries yields up, Rs42bn 12-month bills sold All offered 160bn in bills sold | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks close up, LOLC Finance trade pushes turnover past 2.2bn | 6-Mar-24 | Stocks & Companies | Turnover topped 2.2 billion. Nearly half of this came from an LOLC Finance Plc trade (1bn) | Sri Lanka stocks close up, LOLC Finance trade pushes turnover past 2.2bn Turnover topped 2.2 billion. Nearly half of this came from an LOLC Finance Plc trade (1bn) | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka president quips about parliamentary committee's future amid speculation | 6-Mar-24 | Politics | "Before the question of how long I'll be there, how long you'll be the chairman is the question." | Sri Lanka president quips about parliamentary committee's future amid speculation "Before the question of how long I'll be there, how long you'll be the chairman is the question." | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to bring in new laws, increase safe houses for women | 6-Mar-24 | Gender Issues | Two new bills that will be presented to parliament after Cabinet approval | Sri Lanka to bring in new laws, increase safe houses for women Two new bills that will be presented to parliament after Cabinet approval | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka extends expat electric vehicle import scheme to June | 6-Mar-24 | Autos | Extension of an electrical vehicle import licence scheme meant for Sri Lankan expatriates | Sri Lanka extends expat electric vehicle import scheme to June Extension of an electrical vehicle import licence scheme meant for Sri Lankan expatriates | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka central bank salary hike from 29-pct to 89-pct: PM | 6-Mar-24 | Economy | Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has revealed the steep salary hikes given to central bank employees | Sri Lanka central bank salary hike from 29-pct to 89-pct: PM Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has revealed the steep salary hikes given to central bank employees | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to gazette price ceiling for eggs | 6-Mar-24 | Agriculture | Price ceiling for eggs, as prices in the market rise ahead of several key religious and cultural holidays. | Sri Lanka to gazette price ceiling for eggs Price ceiling for eggs, as prices in the market rise ahead of several key religious and cultural holidays. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka seeking debt moratorium till Dec 2027, repayments by 2042: President | 6-Mar-24 | Economy | Debt to be repaid from 2027 to 2042 | Sri Lanka seeking debt moratorium till Dec 2027, repayments by 2042: President Debt to be repaid from 2027 to 2042 | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee opens stronger at 307.70/90 to US dollar | 6-Mar-24 | Economy | Bond yields were flat ahead of a bill auction later on Wednesday | Sri Lanka rupee opens stronger at 307.70/90 to US dollar Bond yields were flat ahead of a bill auction later on Wednesday | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka central bank salary hike dispute with parliament deepens | 6-Mar-24 | Economy | Party leaders claim salary hike insensitive and parliament has ultimate control | Sri Lanka central bank salary hike dispute with parliament deepens Party leaders claim salary hike insensitive and parliament has ultimate control | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to seek BOT investor for Galle leisure port | 5-Mar-24 | Business | Mixed development projects would be set up on the filled land. | Sri Lanka to seek BOT investor for Galle leisure port Mixed development projects would be set up on the filled land. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks close near 3-month high in high turnover | 5-Mar-24 | Markets | Over 1 bln rupee turnover continued for seventh straight session | Sri Lanka stocks close near 3-month high in high turnover Over 1 bln rupee turnover continued for seventh straight session | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee closes at 307.95/108.05 to the US dollar | 5-Mar-24 | Bonds & Forex | Bond yields flat | Sri Lanka rupee closes at 307.95/108.05 to the US dollar Bond yields flat | NEGATIVE | Other |
AKD's visit to India was on routine invitation: high commissioner to Sri Lanka | 5-Mar-24 | Politics | "But if they were willing to come, they're most welcome," he said. | AKD's visit to India was on routine invitation: high commissioner to Sri Lanka "But if they were willing to come, they're most welcome," he said. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka cabinet asks parliament to deal with CB salary hike row: Minister | 5-Mar-24 | Economy | Various ministers expressed their opinions | Sri Lanka cabinet asks parliament to deal with CB salary hike row: Minister Various ministers expressed their opinions | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to build floating solar power plants on Chandrika Wewa, Kiriiban Wewa | 5-Mar-24 | Power | "The proposed projects will add about 3 gigawatt hours of annual electricity generation to the national grid." | Sri Lanka to build floating solar power plants on Chandrika Wewa, Kiriiban Wewa "The proposed projects will add about 3 gigawatt hours of annual electricity generation to the national grid." | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to join US-led International Counter Ransomware Initiative | 5-Mar-24 | Technology | The CRI was launched in 2021 as a common platform. | Sri Lanka to join US-led International Counter Ransomware Initiative The CRI was launched in 2021 as a common platform. | POSITIVE | Other |
SriLankan Airlines debt of US$510mn to be taken over by govt | 5-Mar-24 | Economy | 60 to 70 million US dollars to ease liquidity problems | SriLankan Airlines debt of US$510mn to be taken over by govt 60 to 70 million US dollars to ease liquidity problems | NEGATIVE | Transportation |
Sri Lanka may need private creditor deal to finalize official MOUs | 5-Mar-24 | Economy | Official creditors objected to a private creditor deal in Zambia | Sri Lanka may need private creditor deal to finalize official MOUs Official creditors objected to a private creditor deal in Zambia | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee at 308 to US dollar after opening stronger | 5-Mar-24 | Bonds & Forex | Bond markets yields were largely unchanged | Sri Lanka rupee at 308 to US dollar after opening stronger Bond markets yields were largely unchanged | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lankan Airlines interest deadline, final bid timelines extended | 5-Mar-24 | Economy | The indicative timeline for cabinet approval for a sale agreement pushed to September from June | Sri Lankan Airlines interest deadline, final bid timelines extended The indicative timeline for cabinet approval for a sale agreement pushed to September from June | NEGATIVE | Transportation |
Sri Lanka cuts Octane 95, Super Diesel price, kerosene mis-pricing worsens | 5-Mar-24 | Energy | Octane 92 petrol, diesel unchanged | Sri Lanka cuts Octane 95, Super Diesel price, kerosene mis-pricing worsens Octane 92 petrol, diesel unchanged | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka electricity prices cut 21.9-pct: regulator | 4-Mar-24 | Energy | Public utility commission of Sri Lanka has reduced electricity prices by 21.9 percent | Sri Lanka electricity prices cut 21.9-pct: regulator Public utility commission of Sri Lanka has reduced electricity prices by 21.9 percent | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna to decide on election after Basil's return | 4-Mar-24 | Politics | "From that moment on, we'll say compete with us and see if you can," said Nishantha. | Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna to decide on election after Basil's return "From that moment on, we'll say compete with us and see if you can," said Nishantha. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee closes at 308.05/15 to the US dollar | 4-Mar-24 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 308.05/15 to the US dollar Monday, dealers said. Bond yields were broadly steady. | Sri Lanka rupee closes at 308.05/15 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 308.05/15 to the US dollar Monday, dealers said. Bond yields were broadly steady. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka opposition to table first-ever no-faith motion against sitting speaker | 4-Mar-24 | Politics | "It's a special event," said Peiris. | Sri Lanka opposition to table first-ever no-faith motion against sitting speaker "It's a special event," said Peiris. | POSITIVE | Other |
Amid security concerns, India-funded unique ID card project faces delay in Sri Lanka | 4-Mar-24 | Human Rights | Minister in December expected the bid call to be announced by end 2023. | Amid security concerns, India-funded unique ID card project faces delay in Sri Lanka Minister in December expected the bid call to be announced by end 2023. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks close up 1-pct, turnover at 1.7bn | 4-Mar-24 | Stocks & Companies | The broader All Share Index closed up 1.07 percent at 10,805; S&P SL20 Index closed up 1.49 percent at 3,084. | Sri Lanka stocks close up 1-pct, turnover at 1.7bn The broader All Share Index closed up 1.07 percent at 10,805; S&P SL20 Index closed up 1.49 percent at 3,084. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to bring new law to replace Port City Law: Prez | 4-Mar-24 | Legal | Existing laws of Sri Lanka not adequate, thus, UK commercial laws will apply within jurisdiction of offshore economy | Sri Lanka to bring new law to replace Port City Law: Prez Existing laws of Sri Lanka not adequate, thus, UK commercial laws will apply within jurisdiction of offshore economy | NEGATIVE | Other |
Protests, strikes must stop for some time for Sri Lanka to recover under SJB govt: MP | 4-Mar-24 | Politics | "We have to understand this reality and maintain a somewhat tough administration, won't we?" he said. | Protests, strikes must stop for some time for Sri Lanka to recover under SJB govt: MP "We have to understand this reality and maintain a somewhat tough administration, won't we?" he said. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka tech, AI firms invited to apply to UK's Pathfinder awards | 4-Mar-24 | ICT | Winners will receive help to grow their business in the UK. | Sri Lanka tech, AI firms invited to apply to UK's Pathfinder awards Winners will receive help to grow their business in the UK. | POSITIVE | Other |
Japan, UNFPA gift Sri Lanka reproductive health mobile units | 4-Mar-24 | Health | Health on Wheels clinics will provide marginalized communities critical maternal and reproductive healthcare services | Japan, UNFPA gift Sri Lanka reproductive health mobile units Health on Wheels clinics will provide marginalized communities critical maternal and reproductive healthcare services | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's CEB reports Rs61bn profit for 2023 with Dec quarter gains | 4-Mar-24 | Energy | The CEB reported profits of 77.9 billion rupees for the December quarter | Sri Lanka's CEB reports Rs61bn profit for 2023 with Dec quarter gains The CEB reported profits of 77.9 billion rupees for the December quarter | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka seeks 5-month extension for Hamilton case suspension | 4-Mar-24 | Economy | Time given till March 2022 for intervenient petitioner for a reply if any | Sri Lanka seeks 5-month extension for Hamilton case suspension Time given till March 2022 for intervenient petitioner for a reply if any | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee opens at 308.20/50 to the US dollar | 4-Mar-24 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 308.20/50 to the US dollar Monday, dealers said. Bond yields were broadly steady. | Sri Lanka rupee opens at 308.20/50 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 308.20/50 to the US dollar Monday, dealers said. Bond yields were broadly steady. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka central bank swaps top $3.2bn by December | 4-Mar-24 | Economy | The gross position grew from 2,263 million dollars to 3,280 million US dollars over the year | Sri Lanka central bank swaps top $3.2bn by December The gross position grew from 2,263 million dollars to 3,280 million US dollars over the year | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka loses MICE tourists to Thailand on minimum room rates | 3-Mar-24 | Business | We don't mind demand and supply situation taking the rates up as in the Maldives | Sri Lanka loses MICE tourists to Thailand on minimum room rates We don't mind demand and supply situation taking the rates up as in the Maldives | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka coconut auction price up 4.7-pct | 3-Mar-24 | Agriculture | Auction price are down 2.5-pct so far this year | Sri Lanka coconut auction price up 4.7-pct Auction price are down 2.5-pct so far this year | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka tourist arrivals up 102-pct in Feb led by Russia | 3-Mar-24 | Business | Russian arrivals were 32,030 just overtaking India at 30,027 | Sri Lanka tourist arrivals up 102-pct in Feb led by Russia Russian arrivals were 32,030 just overtaking India at 30,027 | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka tourist arrivals in Feb led by Russia amid visa row | 3-Mar-24 | Business | Russian visitors took pole position amid a visa row | Sri Lanka tourist arrivals in Feb led by Russia amid visa row Russian visitors took pole position amid a visa row | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka central bank officials to be summoned to party leaders meeting over steep pay hike | 3-Mar-24 | Economy | Legislators have questioned steep salary hikes to central bank officials | Sri Lanka central bank officials to be summoned to party leaders meeting over steep pay hike Legislators have questioned steep salary hikes to central bank officials | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to shut oil refinery for 'turnaround' maintenance | 2-Mar-24 | Energy | This is a mandatory requirement, in compliance with international norms | Sri Lanka to shut oil refinery for 'turnaround' maintenance This is a mandatory requirement, in compliance with international norms | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka eyes SOE law by May 2024 for better governance | 1-Mar-24 | Business | Public Commercial Business (PCB) Act to improve governance of state-owned enterprise as part of anti-corruption efforts | Sri Lanka eyes SOE law by May 2024 for better governance Public Commercial Business (PCB) Act to improve governance of state-owned enterprise as part of anti-corruption efforts | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee closes at 308.80/90 to the US dollar | 1-Mar-24 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 308.80/90 to the US dollar Friday, dealers said. Bond yields were broadly steady. | Sri Lanka rupee closes at 308.80/90 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 308.80/90 to the US dollar Friday, dealers said. Bond yields were broadly steady. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks close up 0.37-pct, Expo to de-list | 1-Mar-24 | Stocks & Companies | Expolanka is the largest listed company on the Colombo Stock Exchange. | Sri Lanka stocks close up 0.37-pct, Expo to de-list Expolanka is the largest listed company on the Colombo Stock Exchange. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to cut Rs200 import tax on dates for Ramazan | 1-Mar-24 | Economy | Sudden tax cuts by gazette are under fire for undermining governance | Sri Lanka to cut Rs200 import tax on dates for Ramazan Sudden tax cuts by gazette are under fire for undermining governance | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka should focus on alternative crops: Minister | 1-Mar-24 | Agriculture | Need to focus on alternative crops such as maize, green gram and undu | Sri Lanka should focus on alternative crops: Minister Need to focus on alternative crops such as maize, green gram and undu | NEGATIVE | Agricultural Raw Materials |
Faux-revolutionaries want education in Sri Lanka to stagnate, oppose reforms: Sajith | 1-Mar-24 | Education | "Every time something new is being attempted, what do they do? They take to the streets." | Faux-revolutionaries want education in Sri Lanka to stagnate, oppose reforms: Sajith "Every time something new is being attempted, what do they do? They take to the streets." | NEGATIVE | Other |
India funds electricity project in Sri Lanka's northern islands | 1-Mar-24 | Power | Delft, Analativu and Nainativu islands will receive hybrid renewable energy system under USD 10.995 million grant | India funds electricity project in Sri Lanka's northern islands Delft, Analativu and Nainativu islands will receive hybrid renewable energy system under USD 10.995 million grant | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Nawaloka Hospital gets court order to stop asset sale | 1-Mar-24 | Banking | Court of Appeal issues interim order preventing Hatton National Bank PLC from auctioning the property | Sri Lanka Nawaloka Hospital gets court order to stop asset sale Court of Appeal issues interim order preventing Hatton National Bank PLC from auctioning the property | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka will stand up for any economic rights comprised at Red Sea: president | 1-Mar-24 | Uncategorized | "Any disturbance to the peace and stability of the region poses a threat to our country," he said. | Sri Lanka will stand up for any economic rights comprised at Red Sea: president "Any disturbance to the peace and stability of the region poses a threat to our country," he said. | NEGATIVE | Other |
AKD maintains 50-pct lead in Sri Lanka presidential voting intent poll in January | 1-Mar-24 | Politics | Support for Dissanayake had dropped just 1 percentage point since December 2023. | AKD maintains 50-pct lead in Sri Lanka presidential voting intent poll in January Support for Dissanayake had dropped just 1 percentage point since December 2023. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka eyes criminal asset recovery law by April under IMF program | 1-Mar-24 | Legal | The asset recovery law will be in line with a United Nations Convention against Corruption | Sri Lanka eyes criminal asset recovery law by April under IMF program The asset recovery law will be in line with a United Nations Convention against Corruption | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka unveils action plan after IMF corruption report | 1-Mar-24 | Fiscal | Action plan to combat corruption, includes reforms to bribery commission, public tendering, state enterprise governance | Sri Lanka unveils action plan after IMF corruption report Action plan to combat corruption, includes reforms to bribery commission, public tendering, state enterprise governance | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka imports rise in Jan as tourism, remittances boost dollar incomes | 1-Mar-24 | Economy | .The trade deficit expanded to 541 million US dollars from 445 million as non-Merchandise incomes were spent | Sri Lanka imports rise in Jan as tourism, remittances boost dollar incomes .The trade deficit expanded to 541 million US dollars from 445 million as non-Merchandise incomes were spent | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka begins solar pilot project on plantation | 1-Mar-24 | Energy | Semi transparent solar PV powered agrivoltaic pilot project commissioned in Hanthana | Sri Lanka begins solar pilot project on plantation Semi transparent solar PV powered agrivoltaic pilot project commissioned in Hanthana | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee opens at 309.05/15 to the US dollar | 1-Mar-24 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 309.05/15 to the US dollar Friday, dealers said. Bond yields were broadly stable | Sri Lanka rupee opens at 309.05/15 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 309.05/15 to the US dollar Friday, dealers said. Bond yields were broadly stable | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka’s RAMIS online tax collection system “not operatable”: IT Minister | 29-Feb-24 | Economy | Sri Lanka is still struggling to boost tax collection via online | Sri Lanka’s RAMIS online tax collection system “not operatable”: IT Minister Sri Lanka is still struggling to boost tax collection via online | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka aims to boost SME with Sancharaka Udawa tourism expo | 29-Feb-24 | Tourism | Tourism industry exhibition will bring together businesses ranging from hotels to travel agents and airlines | Sri Lanka aims to boost SME with Sancharaka Udawa tourism expo Tourism industry exhibition will bring together businesses ranging from hotels to travel agents and airlines | POSITIVE | Transportation |
Sri Lanka rupee closes at 309.50/70 to the US dollar | 29-Feb-24 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 309.50/70 to the US dollar Thursday, dealers said. Bond yields slightly higher. | Sri Lanka rupee closes at 309.50/70 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 309.50/70 to the US dollar Thursday, dealers said. Bond yields slightly higher. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to expand Aswesuma benefits to around 40-pct of population ahead of polls | 29-Feb-24 | Politics | In December, the government had 1.41 million Aswesuma beneficiaries. | Sri Lanka to expand Aswesuma benefits to around 40-pct of population ahead of polls In December, the government had 1.41 million Aswesuma beneficiaries. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to get Cyber Security Act, Authority: Min | 29-Feb-24 | ICT | Digital economy had grown from 4.73 to 5 percent. | Sri Lanka to get Cyber Security Act, Authority: Min Digital economy had grown from 4.73 to 5 percent. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks close down, turnover stays above 1bn | 29-Feb-24 | Stocks & Companies | JKH was the most actively traded stock of the day; its subsidiary CCS announced a partnership with Reliance | Sri Lanka stocks close down, turnover stays above 1bn JKH was the most actively traded stock of the day; its subsidiary CCS announced a partnership with Reliance | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka inflation rises 5.9-pct over 17 -months, food down | 29-Feb-24 | Economy | Food prices were down 1.6-pct over 17-months despite VAT hike | Sri Lanka inflation rises 5.9-pct over 17 -months, food down Food prices were down 1.6-pct over 17-months despite VAT hike | NEGATIVE | Food Products |
Sri Lanka president's party claims opposition SJB members to join them after March 10 | 29-Feb-24 | Politics | "After March 10, a majority of SJBers will join us," he said. | Sri Lanka president's party claims opposition SJB members to join them after March 10 "After March 10, a majority of SJBers will join us," he said. | POSITIVE | Other |
Japan trains Sri Lanka Coast Guard on oil spill response | 29-Feb-24 | Shipping | The Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has trained 37 officers of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) on how to handle oil spills, | Japan trains Sri Lanka Coast Guard on oil spill response The Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has trained 37 officers of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) on how to handle oil spills, | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka wants to ensure absence major power rivalries in Indian Ocean: president | 29-Feb-24 | International Relations | Wickremesinghe also called for cooperation among major powers rather than competition. | Sri Lanka wants to ensure absence major power rivalries in Indian Ocean: president Wickremesinghe also called for cooperation among major powers rather than competition. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's NPP continues to lead voting intent poll ahead of main opposition | 29-Feb-24 | Politics | It showed no substantial change in general election voting intentions in January 2024 compared to the previous month. | Sri Lanka's NPP continues to lead voting intent poll ahead of main opposition It showed no substantial change in general election voting intentions in January 2024 compared to the previous month. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's Motor Traffic Dept in final phase of digitalization: Min | 29-Feb-24 | Government services | DMT registers doubling of profit in 2023 despite vehicle import ban | Sri Lanka's Motor Traffic Dept in final phase of digitalization: Min DMT registers doubling of profit in 2023 despite vehicle import ban | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee opens at 309.90/310.00 to the US dollar | 29-Feb-24 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee appreciated further to open at 309.90/310.00 to US dollar Thursday, dealers said. Bond yields steady... | Sri Lanka rupee opens at 309.90/310.00 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee appreciated further to open at 309.90/310.00 to US dollar Thursday, dealers said. Bond yields steady... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka confident of “smoother" IMF second review: State Minister | 28-Feb-24 | Economic Crisis | The IMF has already disbursed two tranche of the EFF | Sri Lanka confident of “smoother" IMF second review: State Minister The IMF has already disbursed two tranche of the EFF | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's religious leaders need to cultivate harmony: Prez | 28-Feb-24 | Religion | Acknowledged the intrinsic connection between religion and reconciliation | Sri Lanka's religious leaders need to cultivate harmony: Prez Acknowledged the intrinsic connection between religion and reconciliation | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee closes at 310.00/15 to the US dollar | 28-Feb-24 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 310.00/15 to the US dollar Wednesday, dealers said. Bond yields were steady. | Sri Lanka rupee closes at 310.00/15 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 310.00/15 to the US dollar Wednesday, dealers said. Bond yields were steady. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Treasuries yields edge up after steep fall | 28-Feb-24 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka's Treasuries yield have come down sharply in recent weeks | Sri Lanka Treasuries yields edge up after steep fall Sri Lanka's Treasuries yield have come down sharply in recent weeks | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks close up, retail activity coming in | 28-Feb-24 | Stocks & Companies | Turnover was at 1.2 billion. | Sri Lanka stocks close up, retail activity coming in Turnover was at 1.2 billion. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Education Ministry asks schools to keep children out of sun | 28-Feb-24 | weather | Extreme hot weather may rise tomorrow and next day, avoid keeping school students outdoors in high temperatures | Sri Lanka Education Ministry asks schools to keep children out of sun Extreme hot weather may rise tomorrow and next day, avoid keeping school students outdoors in high temperatures | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka focused on national unity: FM at UN Human Rights Council | 28-Feb-24 | International Relations | How Council approaches crisis in Gaza litmus test to credibility, reiterated importance of avoiding double standards | Sri Lanka focused on national unity: FM at UN Human Rights Council How Council approaches crisis in Gaza litmus test to credibility, reiterated importance of avoiding double standards | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to improve infrastructure on its hilly terrains | 28-Feb-24 | Construction and Real Estate | The rural development program will be implemented in 11 districts with mountains | Sri Lanka to improve infrastructure on its hilly terrains The rural development program will be implemented in 11 districts with mountains | POSITIVE | Capital Goods |
Sri Lanka's boat builders head to Dubai | 28-Feb-24 | Business | Boat builders in Sri Lanka are headed to the Dubai International Boat show to showcase their capabilities | Sri Lanka's boat builders head to Dubai Boat builders in Sri Lanka are headed to the Dubai International Boat show to showcase their capabilities | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee trades at 310.10/30 to the US dollar | 28-Feb-24 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 310.10/30 to the US dollar on Wednesday, dealers said. Bond yields were steady. | Sri Lanka rupee trades at 310.10/30 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 310.10/30 to the US dollar on Wednesday, dealers said. Bond yields were steady. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee closes at 310.25/50 to the US dollar | 27-Feb-24 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 310.25/50 to the US dollar Tuesday, dealers said. Bond yields were broadly steady. | Sri Lanka rupee closes at 310.25/50 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 310.25/50 to the US dollar Tuesday, dealers said. Bond yields were broadly steady. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka, Romania to strengthen trade ties | 27-Feb-24 | Trade | Romania will sign an agreement with Sri Lanka to further speed up the trade process and prevent double taxation. | Sri Lanka, Romania to strengthen trade ties Romania will sign an agreement with Sri Lanka to further speed up the trade process and prevent double taxation. | POSITIVE | Other |
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