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"Anti-drug raids are actively being carried out outside, which naturally leads to arrests and subsequent detentions
6 million rupees in compensation to families of eight prison officers who died in the Negombo prison riot
Sri Lanka and Uzbekistan launch framework for bilateral cooperation through political consultations
The bills seek to strengthen the country's legal framework for preventing money laundering and financial crimes
A British court found Airbus paid US$2 million to a shell company owned by ex-SriLankan CEO's wife
U.S.-Sri Lanka Partnership Seizes 463 KG of Crystal Methamphetamine in Joint Counternarcotics Operation
Indian Ocean sees the first U.S. attack on Iranian ship after Middle East war
Nearly 10 percent of Sri Lanka's population live in Gulf countries as expatriate workers
Attack was expected long ago
Salley was one of the trusted army generals by ex-leader Gotabaya Rajapaksa since his defence secretary appointment
Existing law already mandates that private security agencies register and obtain a license, and regulates the industry
Ruling NPP has lost control in all committees in CMC despite winning 2026 budget vote in second attempt
. AI technology should be harnessed to promote the cultural values and capabilities of humankind.
There is also a shortage of legal staff, he said.
“Sri Lanka reaffirmed its interest in strengthening economic ties, with particular emphasis on trade, tourism
His visit "reinforces global confidence in Sri Lanka’s recovery
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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 |
| pts | % | |
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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 |
| Latest | Last | |
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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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Sri Lanka has intensified raids at entry points and within the country to eliminate drugs
Need for transparent, participatory and forward looking Parliaments to address challenge of declining public trust
The NPP government has promised to appoint professionals to SOEs instead of political allies
Sri Lanka and the European Union (EU) to hold 27th Joint Commission Meeting
Sri Lankan President requested the Prime Minister to accord serious consideration to amicably resolve current impasse
Sri Lanka's past mishandling of foreign policy also has been a reason for 2022 economic crisis
Sri Lanka was in the grey list twice since 2011
Cabinet approves proposal to sign agreement with Finland to establish political consultation mechanism
Central Bank is probing 18 companies for illegal deposits after luring investments for cultivation
Japan financed e-gate project, IOM implemented
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