"It was bargain hunting, though we saw some strong selling early in the trading," says analyst.

We are trying to ensure their passage via the Polish border. We are still negotiating with relevant authorities on this.

Both stock index nosedived as economic concerns, crude oil price outlook after Russian attack dented sentiment

Sri Lanka stocks suffer with both index plunging over 5-pct as forex crisis leads to fuel shortage, power cuts

The Special GST consolidates several taxes on liquor, cigarettes, telecommunications, betting and gaming and vehicles.

Impairment charge for loans and other losses jumped 95 percent in the quarter to 7.7 billion rupees in the quarter.

Investor sentiment dented by economic worries

Sri Lanka stocks dropped for the second day erasing 162 billion market capitalization.

"For that we only need a very limited number of test kits and that is being done using a very organised system."

Japan has also given 200 million yen worth of equipment to counter illegal drugs