Notable
Real GDP was estimated to grow 5.3-pct in the first quarter of 2023 and power generation 9.6-pct
Sri Lanka has seen some rise in anti-Indian sentiments recently
Plans for an LNG supply, a petroleum pipeline linking the two countries, and advancing oil and gas exploration
A pre-feasibility study for a land connection between Sri Lanka and India has been completed,
We also plan to get consultancy service also for synchronous condensers
Tankers have to wait for 5 hours to get diesel
I have the replies from the Russian companies which were suggested by the Russian Ambassador
Sri Lanka sees one of its worst fuel crisis due to dollar shortage.
Sri Lanka motorists demand fuel as shortage has limited fuel supply.
Some of the protesters said India should not use Sri Lanka's vulnerable position to take advantage in business deals.
The present demand is around 2,800 mega watts (MW) per day.
Herath said he will table the letter, dated June 11, for discussion at the next COPE meeting.
Next fuel ships on May 16, two more ships expected in the month
After a recent change to the CEB law deals can be made without competitive tender Adani project
Ending tendering by changing the law has created space to buy power
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| US Dollar | 332.5018 | 332.3603 |
| UK Pound | 440.0661 | 440.9424 |
| Euro | 367.7137 | 368.4879 |
| Yen | 2.0793 | 2.0805 |
| Aus Dollar | 226.4670 | 227.4342 |
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| Indian Rupee | 3.5357 | 3.5474 |
| Korean Won | 0.2494 | 0.2492 |
| Oman Rial | 863.5962 | 863.2287 |
| Saudi Riyal | 88.5939 | 88.5586 |
| UAE Dirham | 90.5259 | 90.4874 |
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| S&P SL20 | 6,293.72 | -1.13% |
| CSE All Share | 22,024.18 | -0.60% |
| Turnover Rs | 3232.70 million | 2975.05 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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BJP’s cronyism has now crossed Palk Strait and moved into Sri Lanka
I hope to have this system in place by the 1st week of July
CEB Chairman Ferdinando withdraws statement to parliament
The President vehemently denied the statement made by the Chairman of the Ceylon Electricity Board
The island can continue with 3-hour power cuts till December this year with the existing resources
One hour power cuts on June 14 and June 19
The reasons for Herath's departure were not immediately clear.
Unscheduled power cuts till 8am on Thursday were reported in Colombo, Kandy, Gampaha, Piliyandala and other areas.
Competitive tenders ended for IPPs
The Colombo city centre could face a power cut of three hours between 6.00 am and 8.15 am.
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