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Ali is in Sri Lanka to participate in the 6th Pakistan-Sri Lanka Armed Forces Defence Dialogue
Port City project was suspended in 2015 for corruption allegations, but later allowed to continue following probe
Sri Lankan delegates toured the Port of Baltimore during the U.S. visit
Indian HC: Future plans include rehabilitation of Kankesanthurai Harbour under Indian grant assistance of US$65mn
Promises to maintain a peaceful Indian Ocean
IRIS Dena was sunk by U.S. while Sri Lanka was assessing "goodwill visit" request
Indian Ocean sees the first U.S. attack on Iranian ship after Middle East war
Will engage with Sri Lankan government officials and military counterparts
Only Sri Lanka and Nepal to be invited for the event; Leaders from 18 others also invited
JVP has led two insurrection in Sri Lanka including one against an Indian Accord
Heads of mission for Israel, Palestine, Lebanon and Kenya approved
JVP protested against an Indian deal in 1987 and has advocated against Indian expansionism in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's past mishandling of foreign policy also has been a reason for 2022 economic crisis
High Commissioner reminds Indian goodwill projects for Sri Lanka
Envoy warns to attack US bases in neighbouring nations if US strikes
| 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 | % | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
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| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
| Gilt Repo | 7.74 | 7.72 |
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Wang Yi was in Sri Lanka for few hours during transit
He comes three weeks after Indian EAM's visit to Colombo
India, U.S. have raised concerns over arrivals of two Chinese research vessels within 14 months
The Chengdu office was close in 2016 due to financial constraints amid concerns
Sri Lanka has been mainly using US dollar as the currency for in international trade
UAE delegation is in Sri Lanka for Joint Commission meeting in Colombo
Sri Lanka’s strategic location in the Indian Ocean is seen as a key for trans-shipment routes for India
40th board meeting of the India-Sri Lanka Foundation held in Colombo
Four-member delegation was in Sri Lanka for five days
"Will not allow any external force to exert influence in this regard,"
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