Notable
In fact, my government actually re-acquired some state owned enterprises
Sri Lanka's trade, investment hit by UIS-led sanctions on Iran, Russia
Sri Lanka implemented forced cremation of Covid victim under Gotabaya Rajapaksa government
To call for nominations
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
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
| 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 |
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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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Prime Minister Gunawardena is on a six-day official visit to China
Current laws also fail to recognize males as victims of rape. “We want to gender neutralize this"
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
Government legislator retorts NPP wolf in sheep clothing
Sri Lanka temporarily banned foreign research vessels after Indian concerns over Chinese vessels
Opposition MPs raise concerns over alleged corruption of some COPE members
Opposition said clauses in online safety act to police social media were against constitution
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