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Rs 9.8bn injected in 2024. Rs20bn allocated in the 2025 budget
Govt to sign agreements with banks
The breakwater expansion study has already begun
Realizing these benefits demands collaborative efforts to foster sustainable practices
We have to continue this momentum if we are to take on the regional volume
Two old A330 aircraft were acquired paying 50 million dollars higher than market price
In the next 2 to 5 years the two terminals will add 7 million TEUS in capacity
Agents ask to pay port charges in rupees instead
SLPA has waived 20 mn USD of demurrage for importers who have been unable to clear goods in time
LOLC has foreign operations and the Sri Lanka rupee fell steeply in March
Ceylon Association of Shipping Agents (CASA) has gifted 100 bicycles to the port
Lack of jet fuel in Colombo forces SriLankan, other airlines to refuel in other airports
Normal and expected levels in the Port of Colombo, despite the economic and political crisis
During the past two years they have paid for all the supplies made
The national carrier has racked up losses of 372 billion rupees since management control
I propose that the loss making Sri Lankan Airlines be privatized
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| Euro | 372.5204 | 371.0168 |
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| Aus Dollar | 233.0533 | 231.1659 |
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| Korean Won | 0.2499 | 0.2479 |
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| Saudi Riyal | 88.4403 | 88.0955 |
| UAE Dirham | 90.3209 | 90.0766 |
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| S&P SL20 | 5,656.91 | -0.43% |
| CSE All Share | 19,927.30 | -0.28% |
| Turnover Rs | 1457.79 million | 1193.67 million |
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| 3-m bill | 7.61 | 7.84 |
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| 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 |
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| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
| Gilt Repo | 7.74 | 7.72 |
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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
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