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Chairman Mahesh Katulanda told reporters the office initially absorbed around 42,000 complaints from past commissions
He succeeds Ambassador Julie J Chung who served in Sri Lanka from 2022 to 2026 and left in January this year.
Chandrika Kumaratunga and Amitav Acharya highlight new global order at Professor Shelton U Kodikara Memorial Oration
Government has said the move was to ensure justice faster, to solve millions of dragged legal cases
For a traditional medicine forum and the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference.
His appointment follows Eric Meyer's as ambassador earlier this month.
Opposition, media have questioned the govt over recent controversial coal tender, scams, electricity tariff hike
Cuba is in a humanitarian and economic crisis, as the United States has intensified its blockade
In a March affidavit Kapila Chandrasena said he was threatened to "be forced to hang"
Includes cooperation in police training
Viet Nam and Sri Lanka exchanged 5 memoranda of understanding on tourism, security cooperation, commercial engagement,
Consultation also touched bilateral trade, maritime issues, investment among many others
In 2025, 4,742 cases were reported, with 572 cases resolved, and 4,170 cases still pending investigation or prosecution.
Viet Nam's President and Communist Party General Secretary Tô Lâm will visit
Exploring the potential establishment of a Bank of Maldives in Sri Lanka
Several bilateral MoUs are expected to be signed during Muizzu's visit
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| US Dollar | 331.7485 | 330.8514 |
| UK Pound | 443.7468 | 438.3450 |
| Euro | 372.5204 | 371.0168 |
| Yen | 2.0969 | 2.0916 |
| Aus Dollar | 233.0533 | 231.1659 |
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| Indian Rupee | 3.4948 | 3.4202 |
| Korean Won | 0.2499 | 0.2479 |
| Oman Rial | 861.6397 | 859.3320 |
| 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 |
| 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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CIABOC has intensified action against complaints amid criticism from opposition
The RCMS was started to strengthen capacities of civil and military administrations in maritime safety
"Looking forward to continued engagement for mutual benefit."
Muizzu is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka from May 3-5.
Sri Lankan authorities investigating matter and coordinating with Australian officials assisting investigation
The visiting French Senate delegation met Herath at the Ministry premises this week.
Cyber criminals breach email conversation on loan repayments with creditors
"If the payment did not go to the creditor country was there a technical default?"
CoPF chairman said US$2.5mn siphoned from the treasury
The monies were part of a 22.9 million dollar foreign debt settlement due in September 2025.
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