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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
“The same government is arresting a young Tamil artist under the PTA over alleged LTTE-related content,” Rajapaksa s...
RCSS has drawn attention to the widening capability-action gap confronting Sri Lanka.
NPP strongest showing in Colombo district
Pakistan claims 3 Indian jets downed
In several local bodies the combined opposition, which is fragmented, outnumbered the NPP
Voters went to polls, with a divided opposition and the central bank missing its 5 percent inflation target
Media reports said there was peaceful and brisk voting in many districts
Last LG polls were held in 2018
Deals include cooperation on customs, equipment manufacturing, agriculture, and trade
President Dissanayake has offered Sri Lanka's expertise in archaeology and historical monuments
Disanayake paid his respects at the War Heroes’ Monument in Hanoi by laying a floral wreath
Sri Lankans who sought employment abroad under a tourist visa and fell prey to trafficking
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| Aus Dollar | 233.0533 | 231.1659 |
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| Indian Rupee | 3.4948 | 3.4202 |
| Korean Won | 0.2499 | 0.2479 |
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| Saudi Riyal | 88.4403 | 88.0955 |
| UAE Dirham | 90.3209 | 90.0766 |
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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 |
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| 12-m bill | 8.23 | 8.3 |
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| 5-yr bond | 9.82 | 9.56 |
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To Lam led a sweeping anti-corruption drive that reduced the politburo by a third
There is recognition in Sri Lanka that Vietnam has a full market economy
The security check has delayed a Singapore Airline flight
The bill comes into force as the Proceeds of Crime Act, No. 05 of 2025.
Will also meet with senior dignitaries including the General Secretary of the Communist Party
"They tortured him."
Sri Lanka's previous governments have agreed for India's land connectivity project
Top defence officials of the two South Asian nations are meeting for three-day defence dialogue
The FTA talks between the two countries have stalled since 2018
Both countries signed seven MoUs including on Defence during the recent visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
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