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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 likely to hit further if it cannot secure fuel in near future
Ambassador's comments, political in nature, comes four days after ruling NPP recorded landslide at polls
Sri Lanka president briefs security situation to Iran envoy after attack threat on Israeli tourists
Sri Lanka floods have killed at least 3, affected over 158,000 people.
U.S. Admiral's visit comes two days after the arrival of Chinese war ship to Colombo
India, U.S. have raised strong security concerns over Chinese ships coming for research in Sri Lankan waters
Jaishankar is on an official visit to Sri Lanka
Jaishankar met Dissanayake in February in Delhi.
Sri Lanka's new president has limited options in foreign policy: researchers
India, China compete for large infrastructure projects in Sri Lanka
The 'Widening Red Sea Conflict: Implications for the global economy and Sri Lanka' was discussed at a forum
| 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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The Commonwealth Senior Officials meeting held ahead of Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM)
Coincides with Indian warship visit
Review of WTM notes that the group continues to play facilitating role in LTTE’s terrorist activities by fundraising
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