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India, U.S. have raised concerns over arrivals of two Chinese research vessels within 14 months
Tourist arrivals hit a record high last year
Russia will use US actions to bolster its justifications for invading Ukraine. China may cite Venezuela over Taiwan
It is essential that actions should be taken in a way that is according to UN Conventions, to protect international law
Step towards transforming policing practices embedding a trauma-informed, evidence-based, and accountable approach
Workshop for Members of Parliament of Sri Lanka in the People’s Republic of China
UK announced sanctions against several military commanders and a Tamil Tiger
Public Debt Management Act No. 33 of 2024 covers obtaining and managing foreign debt
Sri Lanka's new government has yet to respond over target sanctions on top military leaders
Working closely to further strengthen bilateral relations in economic, trade, education, and technological sectors
Mahinda Dasa Ratnayake, Pivithuru Janak Kumarasinghe, Nimal Upali Senadheera and Jayantha Jayasuriya appointed
Discussions will focus on trade, investment, renewable energy, fisheries, agriculture sector cooperation, defence
Remi Lambert (France), Ihab I M Khalil (Palestine) and Purna Bahadur Nepali (Nepal)
Acted swiftly to fortify systems, isolate the affected components, and engage cybersecurity experts
Whatever grave that is dug up will only reveal tears
Pyramid schemes have been used to lure greedy investors
| 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 | - | - |
LG polls were delayed by former leader Ranil Wickremesinghe, citing lack of funds
"We will be able to get a lot of information from the phones," Wijepala said.
His speeches in parliament to be removed from the Hansard
In hiding since February 27
"A just society is only possible when we uphold the supremacy of the law."
Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill to be submitted parliament for approval
142.20m long Destroyer with a crew of 160
High level parliamentary delegation from Vietnam to visit Sri Lanka
Urged students, elders, parents and old boys to enjoy the season in a safe, honourable way.
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