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Cabraal has been prevented leaving the country from April 7
Sri Lanka, going through a crippling forex crisis, was facing severe fuel shortages over the weekend.
Notably, newly sworn in Agriculture Minister Mahinda Samaraweera represents the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).
Cabraal kept the exchange rate artificially steady while spending reserves for foreign debt repayment.
An extraordinary gazette issued on Samarawickrama's appointment on Wednesday (18).
What happened on May 9 was the result of political meddling in the police department
"Government celebrates War Heroes Day,," while Tamils observe 'Tamils Genocide Day'
Rajapaksa quit after his supporters attacked unarmed protesters who had been demanding for his resignation.
"Our party does not spend 24/7/365 on marginalising you."
"Yesterday we received 160 million dollars from the World Bank. We cannot use it for fuel but we are discussing it."
If you are to succeed, you can only do so by unifying and integrating, not by dividing and conquering
"The Attorney General ordered to summon these people and get their statements."
The opposition sought to demonstrate how nationwide calls for President Rajapaksa’s resignation is reflected in p'ment...
Among those who voted against the motion was Sri Lanka's newly elected Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| US Dollar | 364.4202 | 364.4504 |
| UK Pound | 458.4562 | 454.9265 |
| Euro | 387.0507 | 385.9320 |
| Aus Dollar | 260.3089 | 257.4611 |
| Yen | 2.8814 | 2.8648 |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Rupee | 4.6162 | 4.6218 |
| Korea Won | 0.2831 | 0.2831 |
| Oman Rial | 933.5913 | 933.6892 |
| Saudi Riyal | 95.8218 | 95.8319 |
| UAE Dirham | 97.8580 | 97.8683 |
| pts | % | |
|---|---|---|
| S&P SL20 | 2,844.97 | 3.42% |
| CSE All Share | 8,474.49 | 2.53% |
| Turnover Rs million | 2,730,762,448 | 1,978,302,133 |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| 3-m bill | 21.98 | 21.19 |
| 6-m bill | 22.23 | 21.80 |
| 12-m bill | 22.89 | 22.67 |
| 5-yr bond | 21.70 | 22.43 |
| 8-yr bond | 21.46 | 22.52 |
| today | yesterday | |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight Money | 14.50 | 14.50 |
| Gilt Repo | 14.50 | 14.50 |
| I-m SLIBOR | - | - |
The police has yet to arrest any of the MPs named by the attorney general.
The election is now under way, in the form of a secret ballot.
New PM needs parliament majority sweeping reforms to deal with an IMF loan for economic recovery
There were 360 disciplinary cases against police officers, many were even promoted due to pressure from government MPs
Curfew delayed till 1100pm from an earlier 0800pm
The question is who gave an order to overrule the president
More than 46 politicians and their supporters' properties were destroyed by angry mobs despite a curfew.
It will then be presented to the cabinet of ministers for approval, the PM’s office said in a statement.
Some 230 people have been arrested in connection with the arson attacks
May 18, the day the attack is reportedly expected to take place, marks the end of the war.
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