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A helicopter carrying President Raisi crashed into a hillside as he was returning from opening a dam
Sri Lanka Foreign Ministry says the OHCHR report is unwarranted, preposterous
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.
The visa will also allow foreign students of higher education to stay for one year after graduation and work
Right groups say Sri Lanka is likely face another resolution in the next UNHRC session
SOPA’s annual Awards for Editorial Excellence are given to recognize and reward great journalism
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.
To have discussions with Foreign Minister Sabry and meet President and Prime Minister
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
Urgent applications to be submitted by April 26 due to closure
"CARAT Sri Lanka will feature the expertise of the US Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team (FAST)."
Such a fund, he says would ensure transparency.
The long delayed project was originally to be completed in 2024
| Latest | Last | |
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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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US NSA spokes about bilateral engagement, regional security in the Indian Ocean
Any form of institutional strengthening could lead to their private gains being investigated as well
For us, as close and proximate neighbours, cooperation is the only option," Santosh Jha tells India-SL Defence Seminar
The monk was sentenced to four years in prison with hard labour for hate speech against Muslims.
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.
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.
Sri Lanka delegation has returned after concluding a 6-day visit to China
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