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Sanghamitta theri came from India to Sri Lanka in 236 BC with a sapling from the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi tree.
Mbeki will meet President and Cabinet members during his visit, will be chief guest at CMG event
Mahinda Siriwardena oversaw the implementation of IMF-led tough economic reforms
“A revered icon whose contributions profoundly shaped and elevated Sri Lankan cinema,”
He is also chief information officer of Capital Alliance Limited
They replace M D D Pieris and Ranee Jayamaha who completed their terms.
Officials also discussed the release of land and land acquisition for the implementation of development works.
All members have visas for up to 3–6 months
The proposal was approved by the parliament without a vote.
Minister Siyambalapitiya said 277,360 kilograms of eggs have been imported from February 13.
At this juncture of the unprecedented economic crisis, the timeless philosophy of the Buddha becomes a source of solace
Welfare Benefit Payment Scheme under the Welfare Benefit Act will be taken up on May 12
A book on Sri Lanka's cricket history by UK-based author Nicholas Brookes will help promote the island's status.
"The decision to close liquor stores for three days will cost the government 337 million rupees per day".
After the second electricity tariff hike in February 2023, no changes were made to the water tariff.
Yearly, Sri Lanka reports around 3,000 cases of suicide with about eight to nine cases reported every day
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| US Dollar | 332.3603 | 330.8514 |
| UK Pound | 440.9424 | 438.3450 |
| Euro | 368.4879 | 371.0168 |
| Yen | 2.0805 | 2.0916 |
| Aus Dollar | 227.4342 | 231.1659 |
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| Indian Rupee | 3.5474 | 3.4202 |
| Korean Won | 0.2492 | 0.2479 |
| Oman Rial | 863.2287 | 859.3320 |
| Saudi Riyal | 88.5586 | 88.0955 |
| UAE Dirham | 90.4874 | 90.0766 |
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| S&P SL20 | 6,365.57 | +0.26% |
| CSE All Share | 22,157.40 | +0.56% |
| Turnover Rs | 2975.05 million | 1193.67 million |
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| 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 | |
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| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
| Gilt Repo | 7.74 | 7.72 |
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State-run Sri Lanka Ports Authority started employing lady gantry crane operators.
Despite intense political concern with Buddhism and socialism, Ambedkar strangely relegates them to separate spheres.
The Dalai Lama has been leading a Chinese-occupied Tibetan government in exile from India
"However, it has never been enforced for the last five decades to my knowledge,"
All Island Three Wheel Drivers’ Association is not against the plan.
China Business Council operates under the aegis of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce
Her raw materials consist of waste items such as unusable aircraft seats covers, blankets, uniforms and other items.
The current prices are too high and if we increase it more it will result in further downfall of the business
Litro Gas is raising fuel through a price formula every month to prevent losses and borrowings
He had made no comment on banning women massaging men or vice versa, he insisted.
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