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"We have to have a green economy. So green financing, the whole aspect, commercial, economic aspects become important"
“In the mornings, in the assembly, children faint. They get exposed to the heat,”
"Code Red - Climate Risks and Opportunities for Sri Lankan Businesses"
Mirissa beach to get blue flag status, which will increase by fivefold the southern province's tourism-based economy
10% levy on annual profits of global tax evasion assets, estimated at USD1.4tn, deposited in tax havens be charged
National level dialogue to develop and strengthen cooperation among all stakeholders involved in disaster risk reduction
Competition showcased undergrad students' solutions to waste problems
The governments of Great Britain and Northern Ireland are leading in terms of Ocean Health
This will remove existing barriers to taking immediate action to prevent unauthorized constructions
Involving the DMC, TRC and service providers including SLT Mobitel, Hutch, Dialog and Airtel.
Parliament Sectoral Oversight Committee recommends lunch sheet ban after grace period of 6 months
Gates expressed the commitment of the BMGF to support Sri Lanka in building a robust and climate-resilient nation.
Says Sri Lanka sees many impacts of climate change now
Road map and strategic plan to achieve carbon neutral status by 2050
President will address the global COP28 summit on Friday
There is demand for kithul-related products in international market, so standard of kithul treacle must be certified
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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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Japan has provided a JPY 200 mn grant to boost north-east fisheries infrastructure, and JPY 160 mn of a doppler network
ADB representatives met government officials to discuss water supply sector reform program
The campaign included a series of competitions and challenges for school and university students to discuss and innovate
Science is learning more and more about how these astonishing animals came to exist in the first place
President outlines country’s plans for environmental sustainability and economic growth.
Kits help maintain proper hygiene, reduce health risks, support physical and emotional well-being of the vulnerable
Steps should be taken to replace current National Environment Act with a new environmental act that suits country
The discussion also resulted in the decision to convene several online sessions to engage with other relevant parties.
Though mining permits have been given to three firms, unlikely that permission will be given to dig deeper than 4.2m
“It’s worth noting that there are 150 tropical countries, with 88 of them participating in the Belt & Road initiativ...
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