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Deadline for accepting of donations to Gaza Fund extended till May 31
"I think this is time for the global north to walk the talk and collaborate," he said.
China strongly protested for allowing German research ship last month
Analysts say Sri Lanka has been receiving more assistance from Global South than rich Global North
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.
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."
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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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Israel’s Minister of Transport and Road Safety, Brig Gen Miri Regev has met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe
Discussed resuming projects on expanding the main airport, a light rail project and the central expressway
The delegation will meet key Indian officials to explore avenues for further collaboration
Sri Lanka is committed to pursuing progress on reconciliation and human rights through domestic institutions
Iran's ambassador said that Iran hopes to share technology and science knowledge with Sri Lanka.
Many Sri Lankans still criticize India for not fast tracking investments in Trincomalee oil tank farm
JVP has opposed many Indian projects strongly in the past
Sri Lanka’s strategic location in the Asia Pacific region has attracted many world powers
India has already given 450 million Indian rupees to Sri Lanka for Unique ID project
"Sri Lanka has taken difficult measures to put the country on a long-term sustainable footing."
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