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They are still at discussion level
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Colombo 01, 02, 03, 07, 08, 09, 10, and 11 will see water supply interrupted for 21-hours from 9:00 AM Saturday (10).
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Expects reserves to improve
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Foods rise 3.9-pct in the month
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"There were many arguments and counter – arguments and opinions expressed at the meeting"
Activities at near normal and recovers from a 1.8-pct contraction
Incredibly proactive and effective set of containment policies - IMF
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Forum to showcase investment opportunities and build joint ventures
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Dollarization would protect the salaries of workers from money printing
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"We have targets which are tough"
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Colombo Port City Commission passes with 148 votes
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Tourism, exports demand may be hit due to domestic and global Covid-19 waves
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This Direction shall come into effect from 07th May, 2021
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Past projections have been wildly off target when money was printed for 'stop-go' policies
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Hgher levels of monetary instability and lower growth was seen from around 2015 with 'flexible' policy
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Sri Lanka’s challenging macroeconomic situation will likely moderate growth in 2022
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| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| US Dollar | 199.9076 | 199.9329 |
| UK Pound | 276.2723 | 274.9377 |
| Euro | 235.9309 | 235.4310 |
| Aus Dollar | 147.3719 | 147.0407 |
| Yen | 1.8140 | 1.8116 |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Rupee | 2.6898 | 2.6855 |
| Korea Won | 0.1736 | 0.1734 |
| Oman Rial | 519.2540 | 519.3197 |
| Saudi Riyal | 53.2931 | 53.2998 |
| UAE Dirham | 54.4240 | 54.4309 |
| pts | % | |
|---|---|---|
| S&P SL20 | 3,077.95 | -0.46% |
| CSE All Share | 8,117.70 | -0.23% |
| Turnover Rs million. | 4,600,535,430.20 | 4,600,535 |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| 3-m bill | 5.14 | 5.13 |
| 6-m bill | 5.17 | 5.16 |
| 12-m bill | 5.22 | 5.21 |
| 5-yr bond | 7.35 | 7.34 |
| 8-yr bond | 7.89 | 7.88 |
| today | yesterday | |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight Money | 5.12 | 5.00 |
| Gilt Repo | 5.13 | 5.00 |
| I-m SLIBOR | - | - |
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