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Hambantota Port is planning to draw more container traffic
BYD registrations drop to
So, the growth has been spectacular. So has been the growth in productivity and efficiencies
Crossovers have now become a popular vehicle segment, outpacing sedans and hatchbacks.
Ambassador Qi Zhenhong had promised to convey the request to the Chinese government
The last week of November also saw cyclone Ditwah hitting Sri Lanka
People asking that the railways be privatized
To boost utilization of the airport government approval has been received for several new activities
Fuel and car license fess to be taxed
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About US$180mn project ongoing or planned
In 2022, HIP handled a total volume of 558,188 units through 249 vessel calls, which is expected to increase.
Colombo Jaffna direct trains halted from 5 months from Jan 05
Sri Lanka has been in the process of coming out of an unprecedented economic crisis
In 2021 Sri Lanka Railways lost Rs10.3bn rupees
Hotels charge in US dollars, I do not see why we cannot
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| I-m SLIBOR | - | - |
We are collecting old rails and other metal scrap to sell
Three-wheel drivers have been significantly affected by the fuel shortage, price hike
The minimum fare had gone up from 17 to 20 rupees
"We can’t even be sure of the exact number of requested waivers as we have received many in a short period.’’
If the transportation sector grinds to a halt, that would have a severe impact on exports and tourism
Another Indian firm is upgrading railway tracks between on the Maho-Anuradhapura-Omanthai track.
RITES will also supply two AC diesel multiple units (DMU) to Sri Lanka Railways.
Sri Lanka rupee has fallen from 186 to around 194 to the US dollar in January 2021 as new car imports and registrations ...
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