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Family member complaints about Sri Lankans in warfront rise to 455

Returnees have said about 600 to 800 Sri Lankans may be at the warfront working for Russian private military companies. ...

Apsara Rodrigo
May 30, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka businesses aim to strengthen links with IORA partners

IORA business conclave organized by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce discusses collaboration between member states

May 30, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka rupee closes flat at 301.85/90 to US dollar

Bond yields were steady.

May 30, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close up, banking stocks steady

Turnover was 1.3 billion.

May 30, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka needs energy transition law so private sector can come in: President

Enhance institutional capacity, regulatory framework for renewable energy procurement to attract private sector

May 30, 2024 4 min read

Singapore team to help improve Sri Lanka immigration system

Will facilitate Sri Lanka's efforts to modernize and improve processes related to immigration, visa issuance

May 30, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka tourists to get 60-day visa free entry to Thailand

The visa will also allow foreign students of higher education to stay for one year after graduation and work

May 30, 2024 1 min read

Reyaz Mihular chairman of Sri Lanka's Watawala Plantations

Mihular, a chartered accountant, appointed chairman, succeeding Sunil G Wijesinha who held the position for 12 years

May 30, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee opens lower at 301.60/75 to US dollar

Bond yields were steady.

May 30, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka monetary policy is not to promote growth: CB Governor

The objective of monetary policy is to stabilize and facilitate for the country to achieve potential growth

May 30, 2024 4 min read

Fearing legal action globally, Sri Lanka parliament calls to review UN’s evidence gathering

Right groups say Sri Lanka is likely face another resolution in the next UNHRC session

May 30, 2024 5 min read

Iraq official invites Sri Lanka investors to do business in Bagdad, Kurdistan

Through direct shipping facilities, Sri Lanka can enjoy benefits of fast and convenient trade facilitation to Europe, ME

May 29, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka prime minister says presidential election still scheduled for 2024

"We have restored democracy since the night it was destroyed," he said.

May 29, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka's Aitken Spence Plantation Managements to delist from CSE

The exit offer price is 240 rupees per share

May 29, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka rupee closes broadly flat at 301.60/302.00 to US dollar

Bond yields were down.

May 29, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka Treasury bill yields fall across maturities, 3-months 8.62-pct

All offered bills were sold

May 29, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close down after Commercial Bank capital call

"There was significant selling pressure on the bank's shares which trickled to other banking stocks too,"

May 29, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka central bank gets IFC, World Bank help to focus on green finance

By including inclusive green finance with an emphasis on export-oriented SMEs

May 29, 2024 1 min read

Defence Ministry clearance a must for Sri Lanka ex-servicemen applying for Russia visa

Sri Lankans being deployed in the Russia-Ukraine conflict

May 29, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka rubber sector collapse to worsen with wage hike order: official

"Just because our cost of production may rise, we cannot raise our sale prices, because we are not price makers"

Nethmi Rajawasam
May 29, 2024 2 min read