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Reaffirmed China’s continued commitment to further enhancing bilateral cooperation for mutual benefit
Former SriLankan CEO was given US$2mn as bribe in 2013, UK court found
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
Stepped up action following a rise in plantation and forestry companies soliciting public funds illegally
A memorandum of understanding on the establishment of a Political Consultations Mechanism is due to be signed
Dissanayake was speaking at the inauguration of the third phase of the Myliddy Fisheries Harbour Development Project
At least 15 high profile politicians including ex-president Wickremesinghe arrested under new NPP government
Humane, sustainable, and evidence-based dog population management programme for the Western Province
Underworld operative Kehelbaddara Padme, in particular, proved to be hard to catch, Ravi Seneviratne said.
"The doctors' recommendation is that because he has complications he cannot be produced in court physically,"
They’ll meet with parliamentarians, civil society, & senior government officials to share ideas
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Such acts undermine rule of law, and can have potential to impact the public confidence in the administration of justice
| Latest | Last | |
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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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Wickremesinghe is one of the few long serving politician in Sri Lanka
Wickremesinghe is in remand till Aug 26 and has been transferred to hospital
Wickremesighe was remanded till August 26
Arrested over expenses in a stopover in London while returning from Cuba
Wickremsinghe became President when Sri Lanka was hit by the worst currency crisis in since independence
After proceedings resumed lights went out plunging premises packed with officials, media and supporters into darkness
The arrest was over misappropriation of funds during a foreign visit while he was president
Chinese ambassador’s comments come after recent U.S. tariff policy
To encourage collaboration, including government-to-government investments and private-sector partnerships
Workshop brings together over 80 youth leaders from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka
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