Sri Lanka raised $470.6 million last week via development bonds, the central bank said. President Maithripala Sirisena’s administration must repay an estimated 1.97 trillion rupees ($12.85 billion) in 2018 – a record high – including $2.9 billion of foreign loans, and a total of $5.36 billion in interest.
COLOMBO, Jan 24 (Reuters) – Sri Lankan shares rose on Wednesday after two straight sessions of decline, helped by gains in Ceylon Tobacco Co on foreign investor buying. But turnover was low due to lower participation of local retail and institutional i…
Jan 23, Colombo: Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu have accused the Sri Lankan Navy personnel of attacking a number of trawlers, snapping their fishing nets and chasing them back to Indian waters while they were fishing near the Katchatheevu islet on Tu…
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COLOMBO, Jan 23 (Reuters) – Sri Lankan shares edged down on Tuesday for a second straight session, their ninth session of losses in ten, but turnover was up on heavy trading by foreign investors. The Colombo Stock index ended 0.05 percent weaker at 6,4…
Sri Lankan shares edge lower; turnover up on foreign trades. Reuters Staff. 2 Min Read. COLOMBO, Jan 23 (Reuters) – Sri Lankan shares edged down on Tuesday for a second straight session, their ninth session of losses in ten, but turnover was up on heav…
In tropical Sri Lanka, where air conditioning can cost sky high, the reduction of heat intake through windows can translate into significant savings. Nano Shield considerably cuts down heat penetration through windows, reducing the demand for air condi…
For the first time, researchers have shown that Asian elephants in Sri Lanka are scared of honey bees, much like their African counterparts.
In partnership with the Sri Lankan Wildlife Conservation Society and Australia’s Newcastle University, a network of 10 trial beehive fence projects are presently being tested to see if they can reduce human-elephant conflict for rural farms in central Sri Lanka. “We have a wonderful community of willing …
I will be travelling on the above airline from LHR to Colombo early March, am I allowed to,take an IPad as cabin luggage? Thank you in advance for your assistance. Pina. One destination mentioned in this post. 1. Colombo. Western Province, Sri Lanka. R…