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Sri Lanka has not executed anybody since 1976
Measures are also being taken under provisions of the Act to destroy ice and other dangerous drugs, he said.
The sanctions include financial sanctions and visa restrictions.
Most Sri Lankan men are gender insensitive, not serious about violence against women
Minister in December expected the bid call to be announced by end 2023.
Government donation of US$1mn will be distributed through official UN agencies, citizen contributions encouraged
The Opposition Samagi Jana Balavegaya holds a rally in Colombo to protect the right to freedom of speech
“Many will regard this as an ominous sign of an on-coming authoritarian regime,” the United National Party observed ...
“Unscrupulous elements” offering to fill hotels with foreign arrivals should not be tolerated Army Commander General...
Opposition lawyers say Ramanayake who was sentenced for contempt of court should be able to continue as an MP
Indian External Affairs Minister tells Virakesari that Sri Lanka has promised to work towards realizing the expectations...
Obstinacy on the Muslim burial issue and the destruction of a memorial for the Jaffna war dead shows the government want...
SJB Parliamentarian asks for protection after he says President Rajapaksa said he could be “killed like a dog.”
University Grants Commission Chairman Snr Prof Sampath Amarathunge says the monument was not suitable for the Sri Lanka ...
Authorities destroy memorial for war dead in University under cover of darkness, police ask protestors to disperse
A leading Civil Society activist from the Muslim community is calling on members of his community to do their best to pr...
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| 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 |
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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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| 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 |
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Sri Lanka’s system of devolved power provided by the Provincial Councils should be enhanced and activated to create a ...
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