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Right groups say Sri Lanka is likely face another resolution in the next UNHRC session
Sri Lanka Foreign Ministry says the OHCHR report is unwarranted, preposterous
Sri Lanka's Parliament has called for applications to fill vacancies in its Office on Missing Persons (OMP).
Deadline for accepting of donations to Gaza Fund extended till May 31
Contributions of Rs10mn from Kathankudi Mosque, Rs2.2mn from Katu Kale Jumma Mosque, Rs3.5mn from employment agencies
"The decision to forcefully cremate those who succumbed to COVID-19 was not based on any science."
Sri Lanka has donated an initial one million dollars to assist children impacted by Israel's assault on Gaza.
Minister in December expected the bid call to be announced by end 2023.
Government donation of US$1mn will be distributed through official UN agencies, citizen contributions encouraged
Sri Lanka is committed to pursuing progress on reconciliation and human rights through domestic institutions
"Hoping that this contribution brings solace and strength during moments of crisis."
Sri Lanka stands with people of Palestine and will continue to support them in quest to realize Statehood
Yukthiya operation has led to arrest nearly 39,000 people in 1 month - police
Government committed to safeguarding freedom of navigation and ensuring minimal adverse impact on Sri Lanka economy
Smith will be in Sri Lanka December 11-15 to discuss minority rights.
Sri Lanka is facing international probe into its past human rights conduct
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| US Dollar | 305.1018 | 305.3339 |
| UK Pound | 386.9523 | 387.2371 |
| Euro | 330.8712 | 332.1141 |
| Aus Dollar | 201.0018 | 201.4980 |
| Yen | 2.0266 | 2.0278 |
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| Indian Rupee | 3.6453 | 3.5932 |
| Korea Won | 0.2342 | 0.2292 |
| Oman Rial | 780.3569 | 769.4973 |
| Saudi Riyal | 80.1114 | 78.9849 |
| UAE Dirham | 81.7952 | 80.6569 |
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| S&P SL20 | 2,573.80 | 1.00% |
| CSE All Share | 9,073.41 | 0.65% |
| Turnover Rs million | 1,591,766,524.95 | 1,029,335,694.32 |
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| 3-m bill | 21.72 | 21.79 |
| 6-m bill | 19.55 | 20.31 |
| 12-m bill | 17.72 | 19.28 |
| 5-yr bond | 21.00 | 22.53 |
| 8-yr bond | 19.42 | 20.55 |
| today | yesterday | |
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| Overnight Money | 13.93 | 14.00 |
| Gilt Repo | 13.50 | 14.00 |
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Families from Colombo, Vavuniya and Batticaloa joined International Conference for Families of Missing persons
November 29 is the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, a UN-organized observance.
"Only 14 percent of Grade 3 students reached all essential learning competencies in literacy."
Government to revisit 'River for Jaffna' project proposed by engineer decades ago, and in the pipeline for years
"1.6 million differently-abled community members have not received the empowerment they deserve."
Action is needed by both the public sector and the private sector for prevention of violence against women
Two Sri Lankans have been killed since the conflict started on Oct 7
Kits help maintain proper hygiene, reduce health risks, support physical and emotional well-being of the vulnerable
At least 18 petitions have been filed against the bill in the Supreme Court.
Rajapaksa visited the Ambassador for Palestine in Sri Lanka to offer his condolences over the death of civilians in Gaza
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