Notable
The overall land value index went up 5.9 percent.
FAO, Ministry of Education, HNB and partners launch National Youth Innovation Challenge to mark World Food Day in Sri La
"These assets are not currently being utilized by the State Engineering Corporation,
Marina Hotel Holdings (Private) Limited, Prime Melva Port City (Private) Limited, and Homelands Port City (Private) Limi
"The priority now must be to preserve this stability and build on it through implementation of reforms related to trade
Small-scale machinery valued at an estimated 1.23 billion rupees to clear urban canals
Land to be used for a new invention/information technology-related, mixed development project
Sri Lanka has been in the process of boosting more tourists from China
Sri Lanka ICT companies participate at Japan IT Week 2026
Unlocking value in Sri Lanka’s knowledge and innovation sector
The Gulf region produces much of the world’s fertiliser as natural gas is an important feedstock.
Tender for consultancy services for feasibility study and preparation of plans for extension of Kelani Valley line
Most DBI graduates have secured jobs before graduation ceremony
The revenue is down 15 percent in the first quarter
Major lines like the upcountry line are unrepaired 5 months after being damaged during Cyclone Ditwah
Skills for Inclusive Economy (S4IE) program designed to reach more entrepreneurs across the island
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| US Dollar | 331.7485 | 330.8514 |
| UK Pound | 443.7468 | 438.3450 |
| Euro | 372.5204 | 371.0168 |
| Yen | 2.0969 | 2.0916 |
| Aus Dollar | 233.0533 | 231.1659 |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Rupee | 3.4948 | 3.4202 |
| Korean Won | 0.2499 | 0.2479 |
| Oman Rial | 861.6397 | 859.3320 |
| Saudi Riyal | 88.4403 | 88.0955 |
| UAE Dirham | 90.3209 | 90.0766 |
| pts | % | |
|---|---|---|
| S&P SL20 | 5,656.91 | -0.43% |
| CSE All Share | 19,927.30 | -0.28% |
| Turnover Rs | 1457.79 million | 1193.67 million |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| 3-m bill | 7.61 | 7.84 |
| 6-m bill | 7.91 | 8.26 |
| 12-m bill | 8.23 | 8.3 |
| 3-yr bond | 9.24 | 9.25 |
| 5-yr bond | 9.82 | 9.56 |
| 8-yr bond | 10.50 | 10.48 |
| today | yesterday | |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
| Gilt Repo | 7.74 | 7.72 |
| I-m SLIBOR | - | - |
JICA funded contract valued at 628.10 million Japanese Yen (2,660.70 million rupees)
His appointment comes at a time when Sri Lanka is struggling to attract FDI
Survey highlights how companies are responding to evolving compensation and benefits related challenges in the sector
High Court and Magistrate's Court, currently in Galle Fort, will be moved to new courts complex constructed in Beligaha
Price revisions are considered only twice a year
The daily average tourist arrivals have plunged over 40 percent from February to March 2026
To improve 4 sections of the Colombo-Galle-Hambantota-Wellawaya road in the Kalutara District,
Imports of these rice varieties will be allowed from April 1 to 30, and must be cleared by May 31
The proposal to issue free 6-month tourist visas to promote tourism was announced last year, but yet to be implemented
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