Colombo shares opened mixed on Thursday just as Sri Lankans went to the polls to decide the fate of incumbent President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
The president is seeking a third term in office but facing a formidable challenge from his main competitor, former Health Minister Maithripala Sirisena.
Voting in most polling centres was brisk in the morning with the Elections Commission taking extra-ordinary measures to ensure a free and fair poll, amidst reports that disruptions could take place. Police have been ordered to shoot to injure against trouble-makers defying their orders.
The All Share Index gained by 0.65 per cent to reach 7,486.50 around 11 am while the S&P SL200 gained by 0.95 per cent to 4,188.55 at the same time. Trading will close early at noon compared to 2.30 pm in view of the poll. – Ends -
Former Chairman of SriLankan Airlines, Nishantha Wickramasinghe, arrested on allegation of corruption by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has been remanded until July 1 by the Colombo Magistrate court.
Deputy Minister of Finance and Economic Stabilization and NPP National List MP Harshana Suriyapperuma who is tipped to be named the next Finance Ministry Secretary resigned from Parliament today.
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