Notable
The U.S. attack killed 104 Iranians; Only 84 bodies found
"U.S. diplomatic facilities, including outside the Middle East, have been targeted.
"Understand. 25 percent of our exports go to the US."
The move seeks to bring transparency to a process often criticized by families of disappeared for its lack of clarity
President also blames certain bank managers for the illegal dollar outflow
Opposition MPs argued that the present need is direct help in forensics from international entities
After initial protests, the unanimous decision was made for a secret vote
Sri Lanka yet to formulate SOP to facilitate foreign research vessels amid Indian pressure
Celebrating NM’s birthday in the 90th year of the LSSP
Israel and Iran and continuing strikes against each other
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral economic cooperation, explored avenues to strengthen ties
About 15,000 members of the community from India and other countries are expected to arrive in Sri Lanka for the event.
"Unsolicited proposals increase the potential for corruption," Transparency International said in its plaint.
A one-year ban on foreign research vessels under last year, but new govt has failed to appoint SOP panel so far
Earlier in the day Disanayake met German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
Three brokers suspended for three years
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | % | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
| Gilt Repo | 7.74 | 7.72 |
| I-m SLIBOR | - | - |
Cabinet approves signing an MoU with Australia to facilitate cooperation between the two countries' police forces
These included skills "Like delivering powerful opening & closing arguments & examining witnesses on the stand,"
It will be President Dissanayake's 5th official foreign visit
CID probe requested
UN Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka has briefed Sri Lanka's Speaker on the upcoming visit
"These came from Thailand."
"Sri Lanka remains committed to supporting a negotiated settlement in line with internationally agreed parameters
Dissanayake vowed to end the corrupt shadow system
"These sessions aim to strengthen institutional knowledge, improve democratic practices, and share best practices
European Union delegation visit May 28-31
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