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Sri Lanka implemented forced cremation of Covid victim under Gotabaya Rajapaksa government
Two Chinese research vessels arrived in Sri Lanka within 14 months through October 2023.
Gotabaya Rajapaksa's cancellation led to severed diplomatic ties with Japan
Diplomatic ties between Sri Lanka and Japan has improved under Wickremesinghe after Rajapaksa's LRT cancellation
adverse weather condition has been cited as possible reason for Raisi's helicopter crash
Sri Lanka, a founding member of IORA, assumed the chairmanship in October 2023.
Chinese onion price reduced by Rs. 120 per kg to 375, Indian onion price slashed by Rs. 50 to 445
Iran could not fund the project as promised due to the economic sanctions by the U.S.
Sri Lanka delegation has returned after concluding a 6-day visit to China
Prime Minister Gunawardena is on a six-day official visit to China
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena in China to discuss bilateral relations and development cooperation
Bilateral relationship with Japan suffered after former leader Gotabaya Rajapaksa cancelled LRT
Sri Lanka has banned foreign research vessels for one year until it build capacity, govt has said.
Sri Lanka to start sister district concept in Kalutara as a model project
Sri Lanka temporarily banned foreign research vessels after Indian concerns over Chinese vessels
Agreed to work on early implementation of the SLSFTA, reciprocal visa free arrangement between two countries
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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 |
| Latest | Last | |
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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 |
| pts | % | |
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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 |
| Latest | Last | |
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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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Minister in December expected the bid call to be announced by end 2023.
Wickremesinghe also called for cooperation among major powers rather than competition.
How Council approaches crisis in Gaza litmus test to credibility, reiterated importance of avoiding double standards
The United States remains committed to the economic growth and prosperity of Sri Lanka, the official said.
Non-alignment means not becoming a bystander.
President proposes establishment of Palestinian State within timeframe of five years
Sri Lanka is unable to buy Iran crude since 2012 after the US sanctions
A total of 602 have left for agricultural positions in Israel, and more will leave in the coming days
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Hossein Amir Abdollahian on official visit to Sri Lanka
"The digital economy is seen by everybody as a means to continue building Sri Lanka's economic future."
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