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Sri Lanka's Hatton National Bank 'A(lka)' rating confirmed with negative watch: Fitch

Fitch has also maintained HNB's senior and subordinated debt ratings of 'A(lka)' and 'BBB+(lka)', respectively, on RWN.

June 14, 2023 6 min read

US' RM Parks signs deal for fuel retailing in Sri Lanka

RM Parks will operate under the Shell Plc group.

June 8, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka private credit negative in April, CPC dollar debt taken over by govt

Credit to state enterprises fell by 516 billion rupees to 1,130 billion rupees in April 2023

June 5, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka tourism revenues doubles in May 2023

Despite an off peak month, over 83,000 tourists visit Sri Lanka in May

June 3, 2023 1 min read
Sri Lanka leader hits at US, West for double standards on human rights after Gaza failure 

His criticism comes as Sri Lanka is still struggling to come out of an unprecedented economic crisis

Sri Lanka free visas may boost arrivals 15-20 pct from India, China, Russia: official

Sri Lanka charges 20 dollars for an online ETA for South Asian countries, and 30 dollars for others.

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
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Sri Lanka opposition JVP raise concerns over organic fertilizer imports from China

Sri Lanka's plans to import 63 million US dollars of organic fertilizer from a China

September 21, 2021 2 min read

Sri Lanka gets four million more Sinopharm doses; final batch on SPC order

The consignment sees the conclusion of a contract the SPC had entered with the manufacturer.

Chanka Jayasinghe
September 19, 2021 2 min read

Sri Lanka extends COVID-19 lockdown to Oct 01

Sri Lanka’s ongoing COVID-19 conditional lockdown has been extended till October 01

September 17, 2021 2 min read

Sri Lanka shares down on profit taking; new CB chief’s directions waited

Market slips on profit taking

September 16, 2021 2 min read

Sri Lanka's prisons minister has forfeited moral right to hold office: BASL

The BASL has asked authorities to “act forthwith in dealing with these serious acts of impunity".

September 16, 2021 2 min read

Sri Lanka Catholic church wants controversial monk's claims investigated

The monks claims were serious enough to warrant an inquiry, the statement said.

September 16, 2021 2 min read

Long COVID: Sri Lanka expert warns of multisystem inflammatory syndrome onset

Patients whose organs are affected must be thoroughly examined and treated accordingly, he said.

Chanka Jayasinghe
September 15, 2021 4 min read

Sri Lanka opposition calls for legal action, sacking, of prisons minister

The TNA called for an immediate inquiry to be followed by charges filed against the state minister.

September 15, 2021 3 min read

Sri Lanka PM calls for unity at G20 interfaith dialogue in Italy as expats protest

Meanwhile, another group of Sri Lankans held their own protest in support of the government.

September 13, 2021 2 min read

Sri Lanka PM has not sought audience with Pope, says foreign ministry after Cardinal's remarks

"We're seeing a conspiracy being attempted to cover up the Easter Sunday attack,” Cardinal Ranjith said.

September 8, 2021 3 min read