An Echelon Media Company
Monday December 4th, 2023
All Sections
Notable
“Are we to keep our mouths shut when half a million people are going to lose their electricity?"
"No one will be able to take away my determination to bring the rogue family that robbed this country to book,” he sai...
Sri Lanka is currently discussing changing the opening times of bars
Modi said that it was “wonderful to connect and discuss various issues” with Wickremesinghe.
Premadasa called his question a matter of “national importance”.
Families from Colombo, Vavuniya and Batticaloa joined International Conference for Families of Missing persons
November 29 is the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, a UN-organized observance.
A net favourability rating of less than zero means that the individual or institution is unpopular.
Only 34 percent of the respondents said they had heard about the bill.
Despite end of 26-year war, Sri Lanka still allocates higher budget for defence
Sri Lanka will provide early retirement to a 34,000 strong civil defence force that protected villages during civil war
Sri Lankan politicians have historically used racism to divide the country
The NPP had enjoyed support from 42 percent of likely voters in September.
“The Rajapaksas have their share of responsibility.”
The total allocation for the North and East specifically is 4.25 billion.
"Only 14 percent of Grade 3 students reached all essential learning competencies in literacy."
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| US Dollar | 330.2942 | 315.1016 |
| UK Pound | 429.0139 | 401.1871 |
| Euro | 372.1704 | 343.1959 |
| Aus Dollar | 227.2526 | 211.5951 |
| Yen | 2.3820 | 2.1908 |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Rupee | 3.6453 | 3.5932 |
| Korea Won | 0.2342 | 0.2292 |
| Oman Rial | 780.3569 | 769.4973 |
| Saudi Riyal | 80.1114 | 78.9849 |
| UAE Dirham | 81.7952 | 80.6569 |
| pts | % | |
|---|---|---|
| S&P SL20 | 2,573.80 | 1.00% |
| CSE All Share | 9,073.41 | 0.65% |
| Turnover Rs million | 1,591,766,524.95 | 1,029,335,694.32 |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| 3-m bill | 21.72 | 21.79 |
| 6-m bill | 19.55 | 20.31 |
| 12-m bill | 17.72 | 19.28 |
| 5-yr bond | 21.00 | 22.53 |
| 8-yr bond | 19.42 | 20.55 |
| today | yesterday | |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight Money | 13.93 | 14.00 |
| Gilt Repo | 13.50 | 14.00 |
| I-m SLIBOR | - | - |
Although this provision was not formally presented in the budget proposals but has been factored into the estimates
“Fiscal discipline is essential for a country,” he said.
China is also prioritising the extension of a China-Myanmar Economic Corridor to the island nation, according to Yiqin.
“We have the question of whether a government policy can be challenged in court,” said Rajapaksa.
"Citizens can go to court and seek punishment and compensation,” she said.
President Wickremesinghe and Maldivian president Dr Muizzu engaged in bilateral discussions
“The COPE meeting that was to be held at 1pm today, and there will be no further COPE meetings till further notice.”
Net favourability ratings of all major party leaders remained negative in October.
"Over 200,000 Sri Lankan children will benefit from the funds."
This is the third UN bodies or committee that Sri Lanka was elected to over the past few months.
We use cookies to help us improve and customize your experience. Learn more about how we use cookies in our cookie policy.
Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 1/1/20) and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement (updated 1/1/20). Your California Privacy Rights. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast. Ad Choices.
Gain clarity on the biggest stories of the day with our daily newsletter, Morning Briefing
© 2023 Echelon Media (PVT) Ltd. All Rights Reserved
3 min read