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Sri Lanka plans to extend leases of plantations: Minister

Now about 22 years remain in the lease

June 21, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka passes law to start parliament budget office

The Parliamentary Budget Office shall be an independent body and accountable to Parliament

June 21, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka to give welfare benefits to over two million families from Jul 01

A 200 million World Bank loans to be approved on June 28

June 20, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka meets 29 commitments in IMF programs: think tank

Revenues short of target

June 19, 2023 2 min read
Sri Lanka stocks close down for second week

The energy industry (111mn) saw the most investor interest, mainly due to trading of Lanka IOC Plc (down at 98.20).

NPP govt won't honour Sri Lanka's ISB debt, warns Harsha de Silva

"Goes to show these guys have absolutely no idea how to run a country."

Sri Lanka bond yields edge up at close

Sri Lanka’s bond yields went up on moderate trade on Monday (07), market dealers said.

February 7, 2022 1 min read

Sri Lanka's regulator decides no power cuts "until further notice"

"The reasons are we have enough raw materials to generate power as well as enough water to generate hydro power."

January 31, 2022 3 min read

Sri Lanka's CAA removes price ceiling for bottled water

Sri Lanka's CAA withdraws from fixing the prices of water bottles

January 31, 2022 2 min read

Sri Lanka slips for the fourth day

ASPI closed 0.18 percent or 22.56 points lower on Friday

January 28, 2022 2 min read

Sri Lanka bond yields steady Friday after rise on rate hike

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January 21, 2022 2 min read

Kids in Sri Lanka back to school amid vaccine rollout as threat of Omicron looms

The government announced its decision to vaccinate children aged 12 to 15 on December 05.

Dulya de Silva, Neshella Perera, Aathmika Mahasenan
January 10, 2022 3 min read

Sri Lanka Christians brace for dull Christmas as high living costs, gas explosions bite

Vijitha's four walls painted a cheerful orange do not reflect the mood within.

Aathmika Mahasenan, Dulya de Silva and Neshella Perera
December 23, 2021 7 min read

Sri Lanka women company directors forum could help boost board representation: IFC

Out of CSE-listed company directors, 9.5% are women

December 1, 2021 2 min read

Sri Lanka bond market ends quiet

Bond auction fully subscribed

November 29, 2021 2 min read

Sri Lanka, Bangladesh discuss cooperation in shipping

"Enhanced cooperation between Chittagong and Sri Lankan ports will facilitate a win-win situation for both countries."

Mahadiya Hamza
November 18, 2021 2 min read
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3-m bill 7.61 7.84
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Sri Lanka to administer COVID-19 booster shot to over-60s from Wed (17)

Health officials had initially decided to give the booster shot to 60-year-olds six months after the second jab.

Mahadiya Hamza
November 16, 2021 2 min read

Sri Lankan Resus Energy renewable firm given A+(lka) rating by Fitch

Fitch Ratings said it had given an 'A+(lka) rating with a stable outlook to Resus Energy, a renewable power firm.

November 9, 2021 7 min read

Sri Lanka’s Tokyo Cement profit down 94 pct as cost rose, price controls bite

Sri Lanka imposed price controls on several essentials including imported cement due to a forex shortage in the country.

November 4, 2021 2 min read

Despite Indian pressure, Sri Lanka says provincial polls only after electoral reform

“We cannot exactly say when the elections will be held. It will be held after the election system is changed.”

October 19, 2021 3 min read

Sri Lanka foreign minister calls for cooperation with Malaysia in digitization, education

"Sri Lanka is interested in adopting certain aspects of Malaysia's digitalization process."

Mahadiya Hamza
October 15, 2021 2 min read

Sri Lanka's COVID-19 inter-province travel ban to be strictly enforced till Oct 21

Health official are still concerned about a possible resurgence of COVID-19.

October 15, 2021 1 min read

Sri Lanka foreign minister briefs diplomats on economy, UN probe and GSP plus

“The minister sought the cooperation of the diplomatic community in the resumption of tourism and economic activity."

October 14, 2021 3 min read

Sri Lanka govt talks with teacher trade unions end with no final decision: officials

“We did not give our response in the meeting, but we hope to discuss it with the unions tomorrow," said Stalin.

Chanka Jayasinghe
October 12, 2021 3 min read

Sri Lanka stocks gain in lackluster trading after increase in T-bill yields

Sri Lanka stock index gained 0.48 percent on Thursday (23) in thin trade

September 23, 2021 2 min read

Sri Lanka former president Kumaratunga lambasts SLFP leadership

“They have no love for the party, nor foresight; purely the thirst for power,” she said.

September 23, 2021 5 min read