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“Any damage to the economy can be recovered. We cannot recover lost lives,” he said.
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“You need people to lift weight at the gym,” the MP said.
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“If the opposition does have such connections, the government will happily accept their assistance.”
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The opposition will extend its fullest support to the government to manage the crisis, he said.
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“We’re at a decisive juncture," he said
All public meetings and media events will temporarily suspended
The funds should be prioritised to combat the epidemic, said Premadasa
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“This has never happened in the history of this house,” MP Sumanthiran said.
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"I have a right to speak up for my constituents," said Minister Gamini Lokuge
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Senaratne requested the government to not add beds for COVID-19 treatment to hospitals that provide tertiary care
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Parliament has yet to receive the Supreme Court's verdict on the bill.
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"This is a bill that will decide Sri Lanka’s sovereignty," the MP said.
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"This is the time to put a stop to internal conflict,” he said.
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The ruling Sri Lanka Podujana Peramau (SLPP) has notably decided to forego May Day celebrations this year
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"We urge the authorities to ensure that the freedom of speech and freedom of expression is upheld"
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The suspect is a resident in Battaramulla who had been in Australia for 10 years, police said.
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| US Dollar | 199.5000 | 199.5695 |
| UK Pound | 280.6067 | 281.7522 |
| Euro | 241.0758 | 242.1377 |
| Aus Dollar | 154.3033 | 155.9436 |
| Yen | 1.8202 | 1.8334 |
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| Indian Rupee | 2.7086 | 2.7185 |
| Korea Won | 0.1766 | 0.1778 |
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| UAE Dirham | 53.1957 | 54.3320 |
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| S&P SL20 | 2,869.52 | 0.67% |
| CSE All Share | 7,228.23 | 0.93% |
| Turnover Rs million. | 1,279,238 |
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| 3-m bill | 5.07 | 5.04 |
| 6-m bill | 5.11 | 5.09 |
| 12-m bill | 5.16 | 5.15 |
| 5-yr bond | 7.38 | 7.12 |
| 8-yr bond | 7.87 | 7.71 |
| today | yesterday | |
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| Overnight Money | 4.65 | 4.65 |
| Gilt Repo | 4.68 | 4.67 |
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The government has also ordered 60 armoured personnel carriers (APCs), he said.
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“The government must take full responsibility for the ongoing third wave,” he said.
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Jayasekara said Fernando had presented some important information to parliament about the Easter attack probe
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"The government is trying, unsuccessfully, to highlight the Indian situation and claim that we have it better”
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Sri Lanka's cabinet of ministers have approved a controversial proposal to ban face covers including the burqa
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Sri Lanka should amend the controversial Port City economic commission bill to reflect constructive criticism: MP
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Former Minister Rishad Bathiudeen and his brother Riyaj are to be detained for 90 days for further questioning, police s...
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Government MPs have requested President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to take legal action against the entire Yahapalana cabinet ov...
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Former Sri Lankan minister Rishad Bathiudeen and his brother Riyaj were taken into custody in the early hours of today f...
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