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I propose that the loss making Sri Lankan Airlines be privatized
The lease premiums may still be cheaper than existing aircraft after a sovereign downgrade
He said this organization is making losses and needs to be sold
Sought information relating to port activity and the economy of the southern part of Sri Lanka
"We allowed some flights to come and refuel at Mattala as well because BIA's fuel was finishing faster"
As a start all timelines would be extended by 3 months
"This a private sector sponsored project to bring in 1 billion dollars to the country through budget airline tourism"
Says also made profits in December 2021
The 7 percent bond issued by SriLankan matures in 2024 and carries a government guarantee
The business plan of the airline necessitates a 35-aircraft-strong fleet by 2025
"SriLankan will continue to monitor the situation in Russia, and hopes to restart operations once conditions improve."
USA, Maldives, France, Germany, Kenya, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland and Switzerland
The USD 1 billion credit line is expected to be signed during Rahjapaksa's visit, which was postponed twice.
The minimum fare had gone up from 17 to 20 rupees
First international flights to Ratmalana in 50 years
| Latest | Last | |
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| US Dollar | 364.4504 | 364.5309 |
| UK Pound | 454.9265 | 452.1215 |
| Euro | 385.9320 | 383.7066 |
| Aus Dollar | 257.4611 | 256.8567 |
| Yen | 2.8648 | 2.8518 |
| Latest | Last | |
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| Indian Rupee | 4.6218 | 4.6218 |
| Korea Won | 0.2831 | 0.2820 |
| Oman Rial | 933.6892 | 933.8840 |
| Saudi Riyal | 95.8319 | 95.8811 |
| UAE Dirham | 97.8683 | 97.8887 |
| pts | % | |
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| S&P SL20 | 2,750.91 | 1.75% |
| CSE All Share | 8,265.61 | 1.12% |
| Turnover Rs million | 1,978,302,133 | 1,597,235,821 |
| Latest | Last | |
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| 3-m bill | 21.19 | 21.10 |
| 6-m bill | 21.80 | 21.68 |
| 12-m bill | 22.67 | 22.39 |
| 5-yr bond | 22.43 | 21.89 |
| 8-yr bond | 22.52 | 21.78 |
| today | yesterday | |
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| Overnight Money | 14.50 | 14.50 |
| Gilt Repo | 14.50 | 14.50 |
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Fully vaccinated travellers are those who had taken a second dose at least two week before departure
Qatar Airways becomes the first operator to resume pre-pandemic level daily flights
"We can’t even be sure of the exact number of requested waivers as we have received many in a short period.’’
A six-hour rapid PCR test was required for passengers departing from countries in the region.
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If the transportation sector grinds to a halt, that would have a severe impact on exports and tourism
There is gap between official and unofficial exchange rates
Freight rates elevated
Steps have been taken to ensure the services provided to SriLankan Airlines are never disrupted, the minister said.
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