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Trading in foreign currency is usually not permitted in Sri Lanka
New QR code registering motorist faced challenges
The government accuse some groups illegally purchasing excess fuel illegally
Sri Lanka was also hit by US sanctions on Iran in 2012
Eligible projects may benefit from BoI and regulatory facilitation, including fiscal incentives, infrastructure support,
Lanka IOC PLC and Chevron Lubricants Lanka PLC awarded contracts for supplying Sapugaskanda power station
We have this week received a written reply from that company
President Dissanayake's party vowed to suspend Adani project during the run up to last year elections
Some of the plants are awarded and is expected to come on stream by end 2026
Adani sent a letter to the BOI saying they are withdrawing from the project
Mannar 50MW plant expected in 2027
CPC has been given the tanks on a 50-year lease.
Operating loss reduced with other income
To be built on four reservoirs
219.7233 hectare land given as grant to Sustainable Energy Authority for Siyambalanduwa 100 MW solar power project
Passing budget, eliminating losses at CEB key to passing next review
| 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 |
| Latest | Last | |
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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 |
| Latest | Last | |
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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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
| Gilt Repo | 7.74 | 7.72 |
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Several countries have offered to support Sri Lanka on nuclear energy
Not all dealers are involved in the proces - CPC Chairman says
“This investment adds a reliable fuel provider to the market.”
Power purchase agreement signed for a 9.08 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) installation
CEB aims to secure long-term funding from international agencies to minimize impacts on electricity tariffs
MOU for coal power plant was signed in 2006.
Power outages results in more households turning to traditional stoves using firewood and kerosene, as back-up
The disturbance resulted in an imbalance between generation and demand, leading to cascading disconnections
Adani Group withdrew from its projects last week after the new government wanted to revise down prices.
Demand management measures, or power cuts, no longer necessary
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