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Sri Lanka sees toughest UNHRC resolution after continuous failure to address human rights
- Sri Lanka will ask for vote on upcoming “unfair” UN resolution: foreign minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka expects less votes in upcoming UNHRC session, if resolution vote held (Category: Breaking News)
- UNHRC resolution is consequence of governance failure (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to hold ground at UNHRC vote on Oct 06: foreign minister (Category: Breaking News)
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- Pohottuwa’s Suicidal Plunge (Category: Breaking News)
- Evaluation Of Aragalaya (Category: Breaking News)
- What Is To Be Done? – Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
- Will Gota Mess Around With 13A? (Category: Breaking News)
September tourist arrivals have plunged to lowest in 11 months.
- Sports Draw (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka Marks First Anniversary of Civil War End (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Marks First Anniversary of Civil War End (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Marks First Anniversary of Civil War End (Category: Breaking News)
By Norman Palihawadane Colombo Archbishop Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has warned that the prevailing economic crisis and increasing unemployment and food prices are accelerating malnutrition among hundred thousands of families countrywide. Addressing a ceremony at the annual get-together of the Archdiocesan Family Apostolate Service held at St Peter’s College Auditorium in Colombo, the Archbishop sai...
- Orwellian Isle Ordeals (Category: Breaking News)
- Message from a Cell Death (Category: Breaking News)
- Post-Match Melancholia (Category: Breaking News)
- Empire’s Enchantment (Category: Breaking News)
Crisis-hit Sri Lanka is desperately looking for tourism earning to finance its imports
- Lankan exports to Poland increase (Category: Breaking News)
- US$ 150mn additional cost dampens exports (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka continued strong economic recovery says IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka police offered Rs. one million reward for information that could lead to an arrest of ... (Category: Breaking News)
Investor sentiment has turned buoyant after IMF comments
- Sri Lanka’s NTB profits down 12-pct in March quarter (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s People’s Leasing net down 37-pct in March (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka sell Rs60bn mostly in 3-month bills, yield up (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka debt office raises 21 pct of required debt via T-bills (Category: Breaking News)
By Akitha Pereras The government had acted irresponsibly by increasing the number of ministers while country was undergoing an unprecedented economic crisis, Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB) national organizer Tissa Attanayake said, addressing the media in Colombo.Attanayake said that for the first time the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) was looking into economic crimes in […]
- Semasinghe rubbishes reports claiming transfer of economic centers to foreign country (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. protected public servants, even in the face of economic crisis  PM (Category: Breaking News)
- CMLS calls for talks with trade unions (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. to unveil National Reorganisation Plan – President (Category: Breaking News)
Shares have been on the rise mainly on positive sentiment after the IMF comments.
- Sri Lanka sells Rs80bn in mostly 3-month bills, down 18bp (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka sell Rs60bn mostly in 3-month bills, yield up (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka debt office raises 21 pct of required debt via T-bills (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Bairaha Farm’s profit soars over 200% on rising chicken price (Category: Breaking News)
Market sees over 600 million rupees of net foreign inflow
- Sri Lanka’s NTB profits down 12-pct in March quarter (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s People’s Leasing net down 37-pct in March (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Haycarb March net up on forex gains (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka sells Rs80bn in mostly 3-month bills, down 18bp (Category: Breaking News)
Market saw net foreign inflow for the 18th session in the last 21.
- Sri Lanka shares fall on profit taking (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka sells Rs81bn in Treasuries, yields steady (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka sells Rs127bn in bonds, 2032 on tap at 30.09-pct (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka stocks gain on financials; Sampath Bank leads (Category: Breaking News)
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- Taking Dictatorial Steps To Control Public Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Corruption & Lack Of Common-Sense; Presidential Brutalities (Category: Breaking News)
- Downward Spiralling Economy: Increased Govt Spending & Reduced Revenue (Category: Breaking News)
- Failed Economy: Bribery & Corruption To Maintain Power (Category: Breaking News)
The program aims to provide fertilisers up to 1 million farmers
- Agricultural equipment at concessionary terms for Sri Lankan farmers (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. to ban tobacco cultivation (Category: Breaking News)
- Pay farmers their pension they have contributed to Anura Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
- Tribute to our gutsy farmers (Category: South Australia)
USAID Administrator Samantha Power today announced an additional $40 million in development assistance to Sri Lanka to help farmers purchase fertilizer and other vital agricultural inputs. Power, who is currently in Sri Lanka, made the announcement after meeting farmers and discussing their issues. This assistance will support Sri Lankans as they come out of a […]
- Samantha Power to visit Sri Lanka to discuss crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Samantha Power notes unrest forced GR to flee Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Samantha Power assures Ranil USAID support (Category: Breaking News)
- Power to raise human rights issue during Sri Lanka visit (Category: Breaking News)
Market has seen 5.52 billion in foreign outflow in last 19 sessions
- Sri Lanka sells Rs81bn in Treasuries, yields steady (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka sells Rs50bn of Treasury bonds (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka sells Rs127bn in bonds, 2032 on tap at 30.09-pct (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka bourse slips ahead of policy rates, IMF (Category: Breaking News)
Market sees continuous net foreign buying in the last 10 sessions
- Sri Lanka bourse slips ahead of policy rates, IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka shares fall on profit taking (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka stocks gain for third straight session led by market heavyweights (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka sells Rs127bn in bonds, 2032 on tap at 30.09-pct (Category: Breaking News)
Day's turnover hits over 7-month high; foreign inflows hit highest in 3 years
- Sri Lanka shares slip over 2-pct in mid-day trade (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka stocks fall for third straight session; net foreign inflow hits over 3-yr high (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka shares end at new over 5-month peak in high turnover helped by Expolanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka shares plunge in mid-day trade on Lanka IOC, Expolanka (Category: Breaking News)
Market saw net foreign outflow for the 1st time in 16 straight sessions.
- Sri Lanka stocks gain on financials; Sampath Bank leads (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka shares fall on profit taking (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka bourse edges up after three-session fall amid continued foreign inflow (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka stocks gain for third straight session led by market heavyweights (Category: Breaking News)
An LOLC merger speculation helps gain
- Sri Lanka shares slip over 2-pct in mid-day trade (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka shares fall over 1.5% in mid-day trade (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka shares fall in mid-day trade; liquid index down 1-pct (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka stocks gain near 4-pct in first hour (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is likely to face a new resolution at the upcoming UNHRC session - diplomats
- Counter resolution from Sri Lanka to the UNHRC? (Category: Breaking News)
- Enter the dragon (Category: Breaking News)
- Resolution moderate and balanced US makes opening statement (Category: Breaking News)
- Resolution on SL adopted, 24-15 (Category: Breaking News)
(PTI) The IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva yesterday (4) said she is pleased the Washington-based lender and the Sri Lankan government have reached a staff-level agreement to provide about $2.9 billion to help the bankrupt country, terming the deal as an “important step forward.” The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday announced that it will provide […]
- Sri Lanka to brief creditors on IMF deal for economic recovery (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka awaiting assurances from India, China, says Central Bank Governor (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF says 2.9bn loan bailout for Sri Lanka tied to debt relief from bilateral creditors (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka crisis would deepen if creditors disagree, IMF says amid China concerns (Category: Breaking News)
"Investors expect the economy to recover sooner than later."
- Sri Lanka shares fall on profit taking (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka stocks gain on financials; Sampath Bank leads (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Sampath Bank’s Profit down by 4.9-pct (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka bourse edges up after three-session fall amid continued foreign inflow (Category: Breaking News)
Foreign flows into Sri Lanka stocks turned into net inflow on Wednesday
- Sri Lanka LOLC Holdings net up 440-pct in March (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Sampath Bank’s Profit down by 4.9-pct (Category: Breaking News)
- Stocks edge down ahead of IPOs; rupee up (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Hatton National Bank net up in March 2022 quarter (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a preliminary agreement on an emergency loan to the crisis-hit country and a formal announcement will be made on Thursday, four sources with direct knowledge of the matter said.The post Crisis-hit Sri Lanka strikes staff-level pact with IMF on loan – sources appeared first on ONLANKA News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - S...
- Sri Lanka’s revenue shortfall concerns IMF team – sources (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka, IMF reach preliminary agreement on emergency loan- reports (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF delegation to arrive in Sri Lanka on Thursday (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF staff to visit Sri Lanka in September for first programme review (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a preliminary agreement on an emergency loan to the crisis-hit country and a formal announcement will be made on Thursday, four sources with direct knowledge of the matter said. The island nation, struggling with its worst economic crisisin more than seven decades, had sought up […]
- IMF insists no talks with Sri Lanka on digital services tax (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF ready to support Sri Lanka’s discussions with bondholders (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF begins talks in Sri Lanka in attempt to reach deal (Category: Breaking News)
- China’s offer not sufficient for IMF deal (Category: Breaking News)
Market up for the first time in six straight sessions
- Sri Lanka stocks gain on financials; Sampath Bank leads (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka shares fall on profit taking (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka bourse edges up after three-session fall amid continued foreign inflow (Category: Breaking News)
- Record breaking Stock Market (Category: Breaking News)
The country is yet to see the impacts of economic crisis easing.
- Rescue Deal (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka Devalues Rupee, Plans Tax Cuts to Support Growth (Category: Breaking News)
- Current phase of global recovery and implications for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Budget is vital for development (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka stocks gained to four month high early this month on political stability hope
- Sri Lanka’s NTB profits down 12-pct in March quarter (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s People’s Leasing net down 37-pct in March (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Haycarb March net up on forex gains (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka sells Rs80bn in mostly 3-month bills, down 18bp (Category: Breaking News)
There will be selling ahead of the interim budget on August 30
- Sri Lanka’s NTB profits down 12-pct in March quarter (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s People’s Leasing net down 37-pct in March (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Haycarb March net up on forex gains (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka sells Rs80bn in mostly 3-month bills, down 18bp (Category: Breaking News)
ASPI lost 183 points
- Sri Lanka’s NTB profits down 12-pct in March quarter (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s People’s Leasing net down 37-pct in March (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Haycarb March net up on forex gains (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka sells Rs80bn in mostly 3-month bills, down 18bp (Category: Breaking News)
The main All Share Price Index (ASPI) fell 0.66%
- Sri Lanka stocks gain on financials; Sampath Bank leads (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka shares fall on profit taking (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka bourse edges up after three-session fall amid continued foreign inflow (Category: Breaking News)
- Record breaking Stock Market (Category: Breaking News)
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