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Lokuhapuarachchi was forced to flee the country under former president Mahinda Rajapaksa regime in 2007.
Appointed chairperson of Aitken Spence, and group companies Browns Beach Hotels and Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings
Banga replaces Santosh Thomas who spearheaded the company's expansion
"Commitment to the advancement of the market economy has left an indelible mark on the broader financial sector
Munasinghe will lead the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of Cinnamon Life
She will lead operations in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
From June the Central Environmental Authority would also bring regulations for imported pellets.
The 68th annual convention of Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) is set to be held from July 6 to 9, 2023.
From his axiom of ahimsa (non-violence), Gandhi derives two promising themes...
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
"The decision to close liquor stores for three days will cost the government 337 million rupees per day".
| Latest | Last | |
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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 |
| pts | % | |
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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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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
State-run Sri Lanka Ports Authority started employing lady gantry crane operators.
"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
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
"From today onwards there will be no such buses in the Kataragama – Colombo route via Galle road."
Indians came as cheap labours under British Colonial rulers
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